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89 Harbord St., Toronto M5S 1G4
416-962-8989

The Harbord Room

If the girl you've had a crush on since college comes to town for a visit ripe with sexual tension, take her to ex-Drake Chef Cory Vitiello's uber-popular rustic pink den for some fresh Pappardel... read more

550 Wellington Street West, Toronto M5V 2V8
(416) 640-7778

Scarpetta

Scott Conant got off to a rocky start when the opening of his critically acclaimed Manhattan trattoria was accompanied by an open letter to Toronto that was deemed condescending by the city's food ... read more

604 King Street West, Toronto M5V 1M5
(416) 865-1600

Buca

Despite its geographical obscurity (Buca is located way down a King West back alley) the cozy room--all exposed brick, super high ceilings, and bare industrial bulbs--is always filled with symmetri... read more

1710 Queen St. W., Toronto M6R 1B3
(416) 534-6700

Local Kitchen & Wine Bar

Here the word "local" refers to owners Fabio Bondi and Michael Sangregorio's aspirations to be the go-to local restaurant for Parkdale's influx of educated residents, as well as their commitment to... read more

501 College St., Toronto M6G 1A4
(416) 964-1555

Briscola

If there's one thing Toronto doesn't need, it's another Trattoria. But that didn't stop Ink Entertainment's Charles Khabouth, and his partner Toufik Sarwa from opening Briscola, the nightlife duo's... read more

699 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto M6C 1B2
(416) 658-9666

The Stockyards Smokehouse and Larder

Is it possible to get tired of making "best of" lists year after year? Just ask Tom Davis, the pitmaster who's responsible for that succulent beef brisket and pit smoked chicken that sell out faste... read more

1321 Dundas Street West, Toronto M6J 1X8
(647) 342-6104

Brockton General

It's getting more and more impossible to argue that Dundas West has become the city's culinary center, thanks to joints like Brockton General, which epitomizes the strip's philosophy: elemental coo... read more

1006 St. Clair Ave. W, Toronto M6E 1A2
416-654-7666

Room Service

On a nondescript St Clair corner, chef/owner Washington does a succulent curried goat, authentic oxtail with spinners and broad beans, and a red wine-infused bread pudding that will have even na... read more

293 Palmerston Ave., Toronto M6J 2J3
647-342-6307

Woodlot

Chef David Haman has a lot of guts. With wood-fired pizzas all the rage in the big smoke, the former Lucien staffer built a wood-burning oven from scratch with no intention of taking on Libretto fo... read more

356 College Street , Toronto M5T 1S6
(416) 500-3852

Caplansky's Deli

Torontonians no longer have to drive five hours down the 401 to get authentic smoked meat. Zane Caplansky's old school deli has become the de facto spot for Jewish comfort food thanks to his luscio... read more

60 Harbour St., Toronto M5J 1B7
(416) 777-2111

Harbour Sixty Steakhouse

Under-the-sea delights and those moo-ing barn animals fill the brass plates and eager stomaches at this indulgent Toronto destination. When you're not witnessing fat men make Big Corporate Deals, y... read more

107 King Street E, Toronto M5C 1G6
(416) 603-8009

Origin

Chef Claudio Aprile--who once worked under Ferran Adria--warned his loyal followers that his new endeavour was not Colborne Lane, the trailblazing eatery whose molecular menu put chef on the map. H... read more

94 Ossington Ave., Toronto
416-953-2356

Paramour

Ossington veterans Adam Baduley and Amber Honor Elson's first foray into fine dining is elevated by house manager Adly Gawad-formerly of Splendido-and his maniacal attention to guests. Comforting m... read more

609 King St W., Toronto M5V 1M5
(416) 703-7775

Wvrst

Don't let the name fool you. Owner Aldo Lanzillotta's ode to the German beer hall serves some of the best sausages in the city. Either in a roll or on their own, tuck into artisanal tubed meats tha... read more

25 York Street, Toronto M5J 2V5
416-363-2742

Aria

Toronto's extravagant Aria, which, with its soaring ceilings, Moooi hanging lamps, Dennis Lin ceiling sculpture, and bright pink wine wall, is almost operatic in its aesthetic presentation. Serves ... read more

832 Dundas Street W., Toronto M6J 1V3
(416) 364-4785

Campagnolo

Seekers of gooey lasagna or oily pepperoni pizza, beware. Campagnolo does Italian cuisine the way its found in the most bucolic pockets of the old country: housemade burrata and grilled squid with ... read more

299 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto M6R 2M3
(416) 532-7700

Barque Smokehouse

Hardly the first BBQ joint in town, but if you believe the Internet, it's by far the city's best. The brainchild of former ad-man Dave Neinstein and his business partner Jonathan Persofsky, Barque ... read more

1636 Queen Street East, Toronto M4L 1G3
(647) 346-0617

The Burger's Priest

Toronto's burger craze shows no sign of slowing down, and it's largely thanks to these guys, whose religious (get it?) following comes from far and wide to gorge on their classic American burgers. ... read more

594 College St., Toronto M6G 1B3
416-534-4637

Cafe Diplomatico

Celebrating its 40th year as primo patio destination, "The Dip," as its affectionately known, still dishes out affordable, filling pizzas, pastas and paninis. Summertime is ripe for a heaping pitch... read more

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