My Top Toronto Restaurants
Dining out has always been more than just eating for me — it’s about the full experience. It’s about sharing space and time with good company, the conversations that unfold over a meal, the mix of new and familiar flavours, and the atmosphere that lingers long after you leave the table.
It’s no secret that Toronto’s has an excellent food scene. The city brings together influences from every corner of the globe, creating a dining culture that is constantly evolving yet rooted in classics.
I wanted to highlight some of my favourite restaurants in Toronto: from special occasion places to something more casual. I’ve also included a few spots that are on my radar and that I can’t wait to experience firsthand.
All time favourites:
Alo - Upscale & contemporary - Tasting menu - Michelin starred - Entertainment District
Prime Seafood Palace - Contemporary steakhouse - Michelin starred chef - Queen West
My top picks:
Sushi Masaki Saito - Omakase - Michelin starred - Queen West
Black & Blue - Steakhouse - Financial District
The Chase - Seafood - Financial District
Shoushin - Omakase sushi - Michelin starred - North Toronto
Yasu - Omakase sushi - Harbour Village
Osteria Giulia - Seafood focused Italian - Michelin starred - Yorkville
Jacob’s & Co - Steakhouse - Financial District
Nobu - Sushi - Entertainment District
Canoe - Contemporary Canadian - Financial District
Daphne - Modern American - Financial District
Lee - Asian and French fusion - Entertainment District
Casual side:
Ja Bistro - Sushi - Entertainment District
Alobar Downtown & Alobar Yorkville - Modern American
Alder - Modern American - Entertainment District
Giulietta - Italian - Queen West
Want to try:
Dreyfus - Stylish & casual French - Harbour Village
Sammarco - Italian Steakhouse - Michelin starred chef - Financial District
Bar Eugenie - Stylish, global inspired sharing plates - Harbour Village
Parquet - French bistro - Harbour Village
20 Victoria - Contemporary, tasting menu - Michelin starred - Financial District