Restaurants in Toronto
Dining in Toronto is as diverse as the city. Expect Italian, Greek, Chinese and Indian food as authentic as you'd find in their homelands in neighbourhoods like Little Italy, Chinatown and The Danforth, Toronto's Greektown. Lai Wah Heen, in Midtown, is one of Toronto's finest Chinese restaurants and Terroni offers excellent Italian fare in the Financial District. Restaurants typically close between lunch and dinner and most use local ingredients.
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1. North 44° - Top-end: (More than C$45 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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One of the city's finest restaurants, downtown North 44° (which refers to Toronto's latitude) is owned by Marc McEwan, one of Toronto's pre-eminent chefs. A sophisticated clientele dines on squab with brussel sprout risotto and venison loin with German spätzle. More than 50 wines are available by the glass.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 5pm-11pm
Address
2537, Yonge Street, Toronto M4P 2H9
Telephone
+1 416 487 4897
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2. Lai Wah Heen - Top-end: (More than C$45 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Toronto's finest Chinese restaurant, Lai Wah Heen in Midtown features hundreds of dishes from throughout China. The formal, elegant dining room inside the Metropolitan Hotel tends to attract business clientele but the restaurant's dim sum lunch and extensive dinner menu also draw people from outside its doors.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm; Sat & Sun 11am-3pm; Sun-Thu 5.30pm-10.30pm (until 11pm Fri & Sat)
Address
Metropolitan Hotel, 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto M5G 1R3
Telephone
+1 416 977 9899
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3. Sassafraz - Top-end: (More than C$45 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Sassafraz, located right in the heart of Yorkville in Toronto, serves a contemporary blend of French and Californian cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. Try the mirin and soya-glazed Quebec foie gras followed by the Canadian beef tenderloin with Yukon potatoes, pea puree and Bordelaise sauce.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon 11.30am-12am; Tue-Sat 11.30am-2am; Sun 11am-12am; Dinner daily from 5pm
Address
100, Cumberland Street, Toronto M5R 1A6
Telephone
+1 416 964 2222
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4. Auberge du Pommier - Top-end
Show moreDon't have time to drop by your French country house this weekend? Then this intimate, fine-dining room that exudes Provençal-style charm is a ready alternative. Chef Marc St Jacques combines classical French technique with the best of Canadian ingredients. Service is equally refined, as is the extensive wine list.
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Main courses C$36-C$44
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 11:45am-2:30pm; Mon-Thurs 5-9pm, Fri & Sat 5:30-9:30pm
Address
4150 Yonge St, Toronto, Canada
Telephone
416/222-2220
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5. Pangaea - Top-end: (More than C$45 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show morePangaea draws a discerning crowd to its hip Yorkville location. Relying on locally produced ingredients, the menu changes frequently and has both meat and seafood dishes. Try the Nunavit Caribou cooked with maple-glazed brussel sprouts, or the moonfish on corn and saffron chowder for some local flavours. The restaurant includes more than 450 wines on its wine list.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 11.30am-11.30pm
Address
1221, Bay Street, Toronto M5R 3P5
Telephone
+1 416 920 2323
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6. Beer Bistro - Mid-range: (C$25-C$45 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreThe Beer Bistro in the Financial District dedicates itself to Canada's favourite drink. Nearly 200 beers from around the world are listed on the menu, many available nowhere else in Canada. Each dish also includes beer as an ingredient, ranging from pan-roasted chicken with a balsamic stout glaze to pizzas made with beer bread.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 11.30am-1am (until 2am Thu & Fri); Sat 11am-2am; Sun 11am-11pm
Address
18, King Street East, Toronto M5C 1C4
Telephone
+1 416 861 9872
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7. Avli - Mid-range: (C$25-C$45 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Considered one of the finest, most authentic Greek restaurants in town, Avli is located in The Danforth, Toronto's Greektown. Expect all the standard favourites, from moussaka and souvlaka to grilled chicken and lamb. Avli has won rave reviews for its heavenly dips and also features a wine list heavily weighted toward Greek varieties.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 12pm-12am
Address
401, Danforth Avenue, Toronto M4K 1P1
Telephone
+1 416 461 9577
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8. Mengrai - Mid-range: (C$25-C$45 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreWidely considered the city's finest Thai restaurant, Mengrai is a fine eatery in Old Toronto, also considered by some to be the best outside Thailand. Menu items include such standards as spring rolls, pad thai noodles, lemongrass soup and green curries. Weekday fixed price menus are good value.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Tue-Fri 11.45am-2.30pm; daily 5pm-10pm (until 11pm Fri & Sat)
Address
82, Ontario Street, Toronto M5A 2V3
Telephone
+1 416 840 2759
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9. Eight - Mid-range: (C$25-C$45 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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North American comfort foods enjoy a sophisticated twist at Eight, located within the Cosmopolitan Hotel in the Financial District. Dishes include macaroni and cheese made with chèvre; shepherd's pie with duck breast; and doughnuts topped with Quebec foie gras. More than 40 wines are available by the glass or the bottle.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 5pm-10pm (until 11pm Thu-Sat)
Address
Cosmopolitan Hotel, 8 Colborne Street, Toronto M5E 1E1
Telephone
+1 416 350 8188
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10. Terroni - Mid-range: (C$25-C$45 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreSimply-made Italian dishes fill the menu at Terroni. Expect home-made pastas, pizzas, and rich desserts, all made with the freshest ingredients. Of Terroni's four city locations, the one in Old Toronto has the largest dining room and the most interesting building. Previously the courthouse, the original jail cells are located near the washrooms.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 9am-11pm
Address
57a, Adelaide Street East, Toronto M5C 1K6
Telephone
+1 416 203 3093
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11. Il Fornello - Mid-range: (C$25-C$45 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreThere are seven comfortable, affordable Il Fornello restaurants throughout Toronto but this location lies conveniently in the heart of the Entertainment District, near the city's best theatres and sports arenas. Expect satisfying pastas, wood-fired pizzas with a selection of 50-60 toppings and a lengthy wait on theatre night.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 11.30am-9.30pm (until 10pm Thu & 10.30pm Fri); Sat 3.30pm-11pm
Address
214, King Street West, Toronto M5H 3S6
Telephone
+1 416 977 2855
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12. Over Easy - Budget: (Less than C$25 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreSunny yellows and sky blues help wake up businessmen, travellers and families at Over Easy. Egg dishes are an important part of the menu, including Benedicts and omelettes. Breakfast is served all day, but the menu also includes salads and sandwiches. Over Easy has two locations; this one is conveniently located in The Annex.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 7am-4pm
Address
208, Bloor Street, Toronto M5S 3B4
Telephone
+1 416 922 2345
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13. Carousel Bakery - Budget: (Less than C$25 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreCarousel Bakery is located within the St Lawrence Market in Old Toronto. The takeaway is famous for its peameal bacon sandwiches, a local favourite, with several thick slices of meat stacked on a thick, soft bun. Carousel Bakery also serves several other sandwiches, including smoked salmon.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Market hours: Tue-Thu 8am-6pm; Fri 8am-7pm; Sat 5am-5pm
Address
Upper Level 42, 93, Front Street E, Toronto M5E 1C3
Telephone
+1 416 363 4247
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14. Richtree Market Restaurant - Budget: (Less than C$25 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Arranged like a colourful indoor market, Richtree's mounds of fruit, cheeses and freshly-baked bread stand alongside omelette, pizza, sandwich and entrée stations. Select from the vast array of food and take it out or dine in the restaurant. Richtree Market Restaurants are situated throughout Toronto, this one being conveniently located in the Financial District.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 6.30am-9pm; Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 8am-6pm
Address
220, Yonge Street, Toronto M5B 2H6
Telephone
+1 416 351 8783
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15. Nataraj - Budget
Show moreThere's usually a bit of a wait for a table, especially at dinnertime - Nataraj's cuisine is popular given its good value and better-than-fair Northern Indian menus. Share tandoori chicken, rich veggie dishes like chana masala (chickpeas cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, onions and spices) and saag paneer (house-made cottage cheese cooked with onion and spinach). The tandoor-baked breads are good for scooping up the special relishes.
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Main courses C$7.50-C$13
Opening hours
Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm; daily 5-10:30pm
Address
394 Bloor St W, Toronto, Canada
Telephone
416/928-2925
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