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Best of Toronto

We scour the city for the best of the best: the best bars, restaurants and date spots so you can make the most of your next night out.

The best patios in Toronto | The patio at Kasa Moto in Toronto
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The 45 best patios in Toronto for 2025

Sip and snack al fresco at these charming oases — from string light-draped hideaways to rooftop hangouts with unbeatable city views, these are Toronto’s best patios for 2025.

Best sports bars in Toronto | Maple Leafs fans cheering at The Pint
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The best sports bars in Toronto to watch the Maple Leafs playoffs (with sound on)

Looking to leave the sofa on game day? We've got the best sports bars in Toronto for the big game with a side of beer and wings.

Best new Toronto restaurants | A Bindi Burger from Bindi's Burgers Toronto
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19 new Toronto restaurants for every type of budget

Satiate your spring cravings at these brand new Toronto restaurants. From Middle Eastern bowls and smash burgers to seafood towers, there's a range of wildly different price points.

An assortment of cheap eats from different restaurants including noodles, dumplings and a burger
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27 cheap eats in Toronto that'll strain your waistband, not your bank account

From dumplings to burgers, these restaurants are dishing out delicious cheap eats of all kinds so that you can enjoy a night out without breaking the bank.

Best vegan restaurants Toronto | Assorted dishes at Taqueria Vegana
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The ultimate guide to Toronto's 30 best vegan restaurants for 2025, ranked

by Hunter Gutman

Excellent plant-based cooking isn't difficult to find. We've rounded up Toronto's best vegan restaurants with forward-thinking flavours, and mock meat so good, you'll have to double-check that they're vegan.

Best restaurants Toronto | Bar Isabel grilled octopus
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The 25 best restaurants in Toronto that you must try in 2025

If you haven't tried the 25 best restaurants in Toronto, then you're sorely missing out — and if you haven't heard of them,  we're here to help. Add the best Toronto restaurants to your hit list ASAP.

Romantic restaurants Toronto | Inside the cavernous and/ore restaurant in Toronto
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28 romantic restaurants in Toronto to win their heart

Impress your date with a gorgeous night out at the most romantic restaurants in Toronto. From charming French bistros to sultry resto-lounges and date spots with dramatic views, there's something for every romantic.

Michelin recommended and Michelin star restaurants in Toronto | Elegant plates from DaNico
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25 new and noteworthy Michelin restaurants in Toronto and beyond

Michelin restaurants in Toronto — and, new this year, the surrounding region — now total 100. These are the new additions for 2024 and the best of the Michelin Guide.

The best new restaurants in Toronto | Assorted plates at Vinotecca Pompette
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These 22 new Toronto restaurants are turning up the heat for fall

This season, foodies have plenty to look forward to at the hottest new Toronto restaurants, bars and coffee shops making up for the drop in mercury.

Best bars in Toronto | A bartender garnishes a cocktail at The Cloak Bar
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The 40 hottest bars in Toronto for delicious drinks and a great time

The coolest bars in Toronto range from divey watering holes with cheap drinks to sexy cocktail lounges with drinks so good, they'll bring a tear to your eye. Here are the best bars in Toronto.

Best Italian restaurants in Toronto | Someone scoops up ravioli at Stelvio on Dundas West in Toronto
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21 best Italian restaurants in Toronto for pillowy pasta, pizza and more

Toronto's Italian restaurants span the entire spectrum, from casual red sauce joints dishing spaghetti and meatballs to high end eateries with impeccable cocktails and wine. Add these to your list ASAP.

Best new Toronto restaurants | The glamorous bar at Nobu
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The 23 best new Toronto restaurants that just opened for summer

These new Toronto restaurants and bars are heating things up this summer. From massive food halls dishing Toronto faves to omakase sushi and romantic date spots, these are the coolest new openings.

Summerlicious Toronto | Assorted sushi at AP in Toronto
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The best Summerlicious Toronto 2024 restaurants you need to try

Once again, the city is heating up with steep deals at some of our favourite restaurants. Here are the best Toronto Summerlicious menus for 2024.

Best brunch in Toronto | Duck and waffle at Louix Louis
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30 best Toronto brunch spots for an amazing weekend

From sunny eggs to fancy waffles, brunching is this city's favourite weekend indulgence — and we've got the best brunch spots in Toronto.

Pouring a bottle of wine at the Ontario Wine Awards
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Sip on this: Here are the winners of the Ontario Wine Awards 2024

The Ontario Wine Awards has been recognizing the best vino in the province since 1995. We shine a spotlight on this year’s most prolific producers and provide you with the entire list of winners.

Best downtown Toronto restaurants | The heated, covered year-round patio at Harriet's Rooftop
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The 24 best downtown Toronto restaurants and bars

There are tons of restaurants in downtown Toronto, but when we head into the core for office days, games or events, we want to make it count. These are the best restaurants in downtown Toronto.

Best wineries in Beamsville | Two bottles of wine on a barrel at Tawse Winery
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The 5 best wineries in Beamsville, Niagara to visit this summer

by Katie Bridges

Skip the crowds in Niagara-on-the-Lake and head to Beamsville's wineries instead. The town is adorable, closer to Toronto and home to some of the best wineries in the region.

Best new restaurants Toronto | Small plates at Azura
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The 24 best new Toronto restaurants and bars that opened this spring

This season has seen an astonishing number of amazing new Toronto restaurants pop up across town. Here are the bars and bites you need to try this spring.

Best fish and chips in Toronto | A plate of fish and chips from Sea Witch
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9 spots frying up the best fish and chips in Toronto

by Taylor Newlands

Halibut or haddock? Beer-battered and crunchy or light and crispy? No matter how you like it, these are the top spots serving the best fish and chips in Toronto.

Best wine bars in Toronto |  Pouring wine at Paris Paris
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The best wine bars Toronto has to offer for rare vino and small plates

by Katie Bridges

Wine, whether natural or not, is in the limelight right now and these are the best wine bars in Toronto to find it at, along with tasty snack plates.

Best Thai restaurants in Toronto | A spread of dishes at Pai
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8 of the best Thai restaurants in Toronto for authentic eats

Heat things up with authentic "extreme Thai spicy" cuisine including vegan and vegetarian options at the best Thai restaurants in Toronto. Don't worry — they have mild dishes for Canadians, too.

Best new Toronto restaurants | People cheers over a table of food at Mishree
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21 new Toronto restaurants and bars you have to try this winter

Escape the cold at these 21 hot new Toronto restaurants and bars that just opened or are opening soon. Be among the first to hit up a vibey resto-lounge on Ossington, new restaurants at The Well and more.

The best Winterlicious Toronto 2024 menus | The dining room at PAI Uptown
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The 17 best Winterlicious Toronto restaurants you need to try for 2024

From January 26 to February 8, enjoy sweet deals on special prix-fixe menus at some of your favourite Toronto restaurants for Winterlicious. Snag a reservation at the best spots before they're gone.

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The 23 best restaurants in Toronto, hands down

There are a lot of great restaurants in this city, but some stand out above the rest for their seasonality, quality ingredients and inventive dishes. These are Foodism’s best restaurants in Toronto for 2023.

Filipino restaurants Toronto | A spread of dishes at BB’s
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11 Filipino restaurants in Toronto dishing out delicious classics

From juicy, flavourful adobo to magnificent kamayan feasts eaten with the hands, these Filipino restaurants in Toronto serve mouthwatering classics and more. 

New Toronto restaurants | Prosciutto and melon at Bar Notte
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16 new Toronto restaurants that you have to try this fall

From show-stopping Italian and mesmerizing Mediterranean restaurants to a speakeasy hidden behind a wellness shop, these are the hottest new Toronto restaurant openings.

Best cocktail bars in Toronto | A lineup of cocktails at Prequel & Co. Apothecary
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17 of the best cocktail bars in Toronto for sumptuous sippers

There's no shortage of excellent cocktail bars in Toronto serving immaculate vibes and drinks that make us swoon. Here are our picks for the best of them.

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Soak up the last warm weather with the best drinks of summer

Break out these lip-smacking summer drinks for sipping during the last few weeks of al fresco dinners, park picnics and cottage days.

Supper clubs in Toronto | Diners at Oui Aïa
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We attended 4 under-the-radar supper clubs in Toronto

We delve into the secret world of supper clubs in Toronto, from multi-course menus in condos to one-off dinners at mystery locations around the city.

Toronto breweries | Beer and scallops at Bellwoods Brewery
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16 must-visit Toronto Breweries for cold pints and tasty bites

From juicy Jelly Kings at Bellwoods Brewery to funky IPAs at Bandit, these Toronto breweries have the best beers, bites and vibes — and some are even dog-friendly.

Late-night food in Toronto | The dining room and bar at LoPan above DaiLo
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14 spots with mouth-watering late-night food in Toronto

by Hunter Gutman

When hunger strikes long after the sun goes down, these restaurants with late-night food in Toronto will be there in your time of need. No matter what you're craving, these are the best spots to get late-night food in Toronto.

Toronto's best burgers |  The Tavern Burger at Danny's Pizza Tavern
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The 19 juiciest, best burgers in Toronto, ranked

Whether you like 'em smashed and crispy or stacked on a juicy puck of chuck, our list of Toronto's best burgers will satisfy any craving (and maybe ruffle some feathers).

Harriet's Rooftop at 1 Hotel Toronto
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Ultimate foodie showdown: Does Toronto's east or west have better food? You decide

Is it best in the west? Or is the east where it's at? We've narrowed down the best places to eat and drink on either side of Yonge Street, and now it's up to you to vote — who does it best, east or west?

New restaurants in Toronto for spring 2023 | Steak tartare at Bar Prequel
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18 hot new restaurants in Toronto that opened this spring

Be among the first to try these brand new bars and restaurants in Toronto, from a stock exchange themed bar with live tickers to a late 1800s Parisian apothecary.

Restaurants and bars with live music in Toronto | Guests at the bar watch a small band playing inside Lapinou
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Jam out at these 15 bars with live music in Toronto

by Taylor Newlands

Sip on a glass of wine and snack on small plates as you bask in the atmosphere of sweet sounds at these bars and restaurants with live music in Toronto.

Kensington Market restaurants | A drink at Grey Gardens
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13 delectable dining spots you have to try in Kensington Market

by Katie Bridges

Kensington Market has fought to stave off chains and big-box stores — the result is an eclectic, laid-back neighbourhood that is ripe for dining.

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12 of the hottest gay bars in Toronto for steamy nights

by Jessica Mazze

Pride isn’t over after June 30 — celebrate your courage and connect with the LGBTQ+ community year-round at the most fabulous gay bars in Toronto.

Toronto's best seafood restaurants | Oysters and bone marrow shooters at Pink Sky
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We’re hooked on the oceanic eats at Toronto’s best seafood restaurants

by Hunter Gutman

From freshly shucked oysters to epic shellfish towers, mouth-watering coastal crustaceans await at Toronto’s best seafood restaurants.

Accessible restaurants in Toronto for barrier-free dining | Inside Oretta Midtown
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Accessible restaurants in Toronto that you must visit

Toronto is known for its diverse cuisine, but its locales aren’t always so far-reaching. We round up our favourite accessible restaurants in Toronto for barrier-free dining.

Toronto's best Greek restaurants | Whole grilled fish at Mamakas
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10 awesome Greek restaurants you have to try

by Meredith Hardie

Greektown isn't the only place for incredible Greek cuisine and Agean bites. Discover Toronto's best Greek food at these tavernas across the city.

The best afternoon tea and high tea in Toronto
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Pinky fingers up: 11 spots to get afternoon tea in Toronto

From bone china at classy hotels to jam-slathered scones at twee tearooms, we show you where to bag the best high tea and afternoon tea in Toronto.

Best Chinese food in Toronto | Four-foot belt noodle at Mimi Chinese
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Try these amazing restaurants for Chinese food in Toronto

From classic dishes like peking duck to hangover-curing dim sum and innovative takes on family traditions, this is where to get the best Chinese food in Toronto.

Toronto restaurants offering takeout and delivery |
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50 restaurants offering delivery and takeout in Toronto right now

by Katie Bridges

Another lockdown means another ban on indoor dining. Support your Toronto restaurant faves with a takeout order this week.

Heated patios in Toronto for outdoor dining | Casa Loma
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Toronto's best heated patios for outdoor dining right now

by Meredith Hardie

It may be freezing, but we're still seeking out patios. Stay warm-ish and support restaurants with a trip to Toronto's best heated patios for outdoor dining.

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