Best restaurants in Toronto

Toronto's Culinary Delights

Toronto's food landscape spans from the historic soft-serve windows of Etobicoke to the vibrant Caribbean kitchens of Scarborough. This collection includes local institutions like the Garden Gate in the Beaches and the long-standing Tom’s Dairy Freeze. Explore a mix of international flavors featuring authentic Sichuan peppercorns, Turkish wood-fired breads, and Jamaican jerk specialties, alongside established Canadian steakhouse chains and casual neighborhood pubs.

Toronto's Culinary Delights — Map

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Spring Sushi

All-you-can-eat Japanese and Thai cuisine featuring iPad ordering and views overlooking Dundas Square.

B

Jack Astor's

Casual Canadian restaurant and bar known for its lively atmosphere and classic pub fare.

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C

Frankie Tomatto's

Long-running Italian buffet famous for its 15-foot Leaning Tower of Pisa replica and extensive selection of pasta and pizza.

D

The Purple Onion

Established steakhouse and diner serving classic breakfast, grilled steaks, and traditional comfort food.

E

Subway

Global fast food chain specializing in customizable submarine sandwiches and salads.

F

Pizza Nova

Ontario-based pizza chain founded in 1963, offering traditional Italian-style pizzas.

G

The Fill Station

Local neighborhood pub featuring a selection of craft beers and traditional bar snacks.

H

The Keg

Refined Canadian steakhouse chain focusing on high-quality cuts of beef, prime rib, and seafood.

I

Ed's Real Scoop

Local creamery specializing in small-batch, handmade ice cream, gelato, and sorbet.

J

Sichuan Ren

Authentic Chinese restaurant specializing in spicy Sichuan province dishes and traditional hot pot.

K

Boston Pizza

Casual sports bar and restaurant chain serving a variety of pizzas, pastas, and wings.

L

Tom's Dairy Freeze

Classic roadside soft-serve stand operating since 1969, known for its retro atmosphere and diverse sundae menu.

M

The Roti Hut

Scarborough institution serving traditional Caribbean and Trinidadian cuisine, including rotis and doubles.

N

Sofra Istanbul

Mediterranean restaurant featuring Turkish specialties, wood-fired breads, and traditional kebabs.

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O

The Goof

The Goof, officially known as the Garden Gate, is a well known restaurant in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto.

P

Allwyn's Bakery

Popular spot for Jamaican jerk chicken sandwiches served on coco bread or stuffed patties.

Q

King's BBQ Chicken Restaurant

Casual eatery specializing in Portuguese-style rotisserie chicken and traditional sides.

R

Wing Machine

Local franchise specializing in buffalo-style chicken wings and thin-crust pizzas.

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