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L’EXPRESSO BAR MERCURIO
321 Bloor Street West
+1 416 585 2233
Wake up to a wonderful breakfast menu in a comfortable room. You will be pleased with their coffee and sweets selections, which include Dufflet pastries (one of Toronto’s well-known bakeries).
OVER EASY
208 Bloor Street West
+1 416 922 2345
Choose from a mouthwatering spread of omelettes, eggs Benedict, scrambled or sunny side up and served with bacon and fresh bread. Soups, salads and sandwiches, too. Open 7 a.m. Breakfast, brunch, lunch daily.
SASSAFRAZ
100 Cumberland Street
+1 416 964 2222
Saturday and Sunday brunch accompanied by a warm Jazz duo.
THE GALLERY GRILL AT HART HOUSE
University of Toronto
+1 416 978 2445
Experience one of Toronto’s most unique settings for a delicious Sunday brunch.
THE SENATOR
249 Victoria Street
+1 416 364 7517
Enjoy an exceptional breakfast in the cities oldest diner.
CRYSTAL 5 (C5) at the Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
+1 416 586 7928
Located at the pinnacle of the new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, C5 is a unique dining destination. Using local and artisan ingredients, menu items can be paired with wines from the international and regional wine list.
JAMIE KENNEDY AT THE GARDINER MUSEUM
111 Queens Park Crescent
+1 416 362 1957
Located on the third floor of the museum. An à la carte menu is offered on Friday nights. The menu, dominated by tapas, combines an eclectic array of flavors and textures, including Chef Michael Dixon’s warm pork terrine, Cornish hen, the Gardiner burger, shellfish paella, roasted lamb, strawberry shortcake and chocolate walnut tart.
CAREN’S WINE AND CHEESE BAR
158 Cumberland Street
+1 416 962 5158
Serves a deluxe selection of cheeses from Bleu de Benedictin to Queso Fresco, plus pastas, oysters, steak and fromage-inspired mains such as a Stilton-stuffed burger and macaroni and cheese. Put together your own cheese plate or take one of the suggested pairings.
B ESPRESSO BAR
111 Queen Street East
+1 416 866 2111
First-rate espresso and specialty coffees made with much love, this friendly little café and kitchen oozes Italian charm.
CLAFOUTI
915 Queen Street West
+1 416 603 1935
A great place to stop in for a nibble while visiting the West Queen West neighborhood. Take your snack across the street and sit on a park bench in beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park.
HOLT’S CAFÉ
50 Bloor Street West, mezzanine level
+1 416 960 7817
Holt’s Café serves up classy fare, particularly their trademark open-faced tartines. Tapas dishes, salads and soups also available.
À LA MODE
LUCIEN
36 Wellington Street East
+1 416 504 9990
In the heart of the Historic District of Toronto, enjoy a fine menu paired by a selection of fine wines. A small room with a warm and elegant décor.
COWBELL
1564 Queen Street West
+1 416 849 1095
This small and cozy restaurant has recently made a big splash with its slow-food, local farmer focus. A neighbourhood haunt with delicious fair.
COLBORNE LANE
45 Colborne Street
+1 416 368 9009
Cuisine is eclectic; each dish balancing many elements, subverting preconceptions about texture and the precedence of flavors, and introducing ravishing new ingredients.
CONTINENTAL
PANGAEA
1221 Bay Street
+1 416 920 2323
Pangaea serves up globally-inspired dishes prepared with local ingredients for a taste of international togetherness that some refer to as fusion cuisine.
JAMIE KENNEDY’S WINE BAR
9 Church Street
+1 416 362 1957
With innovative seasonal cooking, generous service and a wine program that gives pride of place to affordable, unsung bottlings, Jamie Kennedy’s comfortable downtown room is easily one of the best mid-range restaurants in the city.
CLUCK, GRUNT AND LOW
362 Bloor Street West
+1 416 962 5050
This buzzing casual restaurant in the laid-back Annex neighborhood serves the most delicious ribs in the city.
CHINESE
LAI TOH HEEN
692 Mount Pleasant Road
+1 416 489 8922
This elegant, ambitious modern Chinese room is a worthwhile destination. The kitchen has an informed and steady hand with nouvelle-Cantonese cuisine, incorporating such luxury ingredients as truffles, lobster and foie gras through the menu.
BRIGHT PEARL
346 Spadina Avenue
+1 416 979 3988
Bright Pearl is a dim sum restaurant that serves up Cantonese fare along with the classic dim sum.
SWATOW
309 Spadina Avenue
+1 416 977 0601
Swatow’s generous meat and seafood dishes are peppered with flawlessly cooked vegetables and sauces more varied in seasoning than traditional Cantonese cuisine.
FRENCH
DIDIER
1496 Yonge Street
+1 416 925 8588
Renowned classic French Chef Didier Leroy’s restaurant is French to its core. Fine dining at it’s best.
LA PALETTE
256 Augusta Street
+1 416 929 4900
A hidden gem, feels like a neighbourhood Parisian bistro. Great fair in this little nook with only 10 tables.
BISTRO & BAKERY THUET
609 King Street West
+1 416 603 2777
Renowned chef Marc Thuet’s restaurant features fine French and Alsatian cuisine. You will find sophisticated, fusion-free French classics, as well as seasonal offerings with the finest local ingredients.
GREEK
PAPPAS GRILL
440 Danforth Avenue
+1 416 466 8158
Eclectic menu of Greek dishes as well as burgers, pastas, salads and desserts. Brunch served on weekends also.
CHRISTINA’S ON THE DANFORTH
492 Danforth Avenue
+1 416 463 4418
A mainstay on Danforth for more than 25 years. Lively entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights with belly dancers and live band.
PENELOPE
6 Front Street East
+1 416 947 1159
Popular Greek resto, especially with the theatre crowd. Service is quick and friendly, and the place is cavernous. Ceilings are high, with white stuccoed walls and hanging plants.
INDIAN
INDIAN RICE FACTORY
414 Dupont Street
+1 416 961 3472
Established since 1970. A succinct yet diverse menu offers a wide selection of vegetarian, meat and fish dishes. Gorgeous back patio in the summer.
AROMA
287 King Street West
+1 416 971 7242
Incredibly friendly service while you dine on the most authentic Indian cuisine in the city.
BABUR
273 Queen Street West
+1 416 599 7720
Acclaimed downtown restaurant specializing in northern Indian cooking. Generous lunch buffet also available.
SUSHI
SUSHI KAJI
860 The Queensway
+1 416 252 2166
Six years on, Mitsuhiro Kaji continues to set the city’s sushi standard with unmatched creativity and a fanaticism for freshness and authenticity. The gently rounded bar is the place to dine as Kaji and his team of masters-in-training send forth wave after wave of omakase creations.
HIRO SUSHI
171 King Street East
+1 416 304 0550
Chef Hiro personally visits at least four fish markets daily, seeking the freshest catch. They offer classic edo-style sushi, in both raw and cooked variations.
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INTERNATIONAL
GLOBE BISTRO
124 Danforth Avenue
+1 416 466 2000
The restaurant brings global flavor to food through fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. The front lounge has its own tapas menu but the real culinary action is beyond, in the balconied dining room, a beautifully lit beige and white space.
SPLENDIDO
88 Harbord Street
+1 416 929 7788
Still considered by regulars to be something of a hidden gem, Splendido continually ranks as one of Canada's top fine dining experiences. Known for their commitment to creating dishes that are fresh, interesting and constantly evolving.
SUSUR
601 King Street West
+1 416 603 2205
Super chef Susur Lee turns out meticulously-detailed dishes, served in a stark, clean-lined dining room at his namesake eatery. After seven years, it remains the city’s primo gourmet destination.
ITALIAN
KIT KAT
297 King Street West
+1 416 977 4461
Popular King West trattoria, which continues to charm with its high-backed booths, jammed-together tables and bustling vibe.
SOTTO SOTTO
116 Avenue Road
+1 416 962 0011
An upscale Avenue Road restaurant offering classic, simply prepared Italian fare in an intimate, romanesque dining room.
FIERAMOSCA
36A Prince Arthur Avenue
+1 416 323 0636
Fieramosca’s elegant premises and quietly authentic Southern Italian cuisine instantly transports diners to the finer side of life.
JAPANESE
BENIHANA
100 Front Street West
+1 416 860 5002
The upscale Japanese steakhouse includes a sushi bar, a robata grill, sake specials, and, of course, teppanyaki tables. It specializes in steak and seafood cooked by a chef at your "cooking-table."
BLOW FISH RESTAURANT AND SAKI BAR
668 King Street West
+1 416 860 0606
High-end Japanese-French fusion food in an upscale, glam setting. Peruse a large menu of sushi and sashimi, as well as tapas-style dishes meant for sharing.
KAISEKI SAKURA
556 Church Street
+1 416 923 1010
Specializes in kaiseki, the high-end Japanese tasting menu that features intricate, artistically crafted food. Pick and choose dishes à la carte from a seasonal menu, or sample chef Daisuke Izutsu's multi-course tasting.
MEXICAN/BRAZILIAN
DOS AMIGOS
1201 Bathurst Street
+1 416 534 2528
Excellent warm service and authentic Mexican cuisine in this little hidden neighborhood gem.
MILAGRO
5 Mercer Street
+1 416 850 2855
In the heart of the Entertainment district this upbeat Mexican restaurant serves delicious contemporary Mexican flavors.
RED VIOLIN
95 Danforth Avenue
+1 416 465 0969
Brazilian Steakhouse with excellent fair and live entertainment on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
PUBS
ALLEN’S RESTAURANT ON THE DANFORTH
143 Danforth
+1 416 463 3086
A Toronto legend, Allen's restaurant specializes in Irish American fare. For a full Irish reel, sample some of the 355 different whisky's (278 Scotch Single Malt), 140 bottled beers and 15 draughts. An old-fashioned, family-friendly delight, it's not to be missed. The patio is home to one of the largest trees in Toronto.
IRISH EMBASSY PUB AND GRILL
94 Yonge Street
+1 416 866 8282
Satisfying pub fair housed in an old bank in the middle of the city. Great place for a drink before a show or concert.
DUKE OF YORK
39 Prince Arthur
+1 416 964 2441
The home of Toronto’s first Victorian pub. The Duke has all the charm of an authentic English pub and plenty of selection on tap. Its menu transcends traditional pub fare by offering up everything from bangers and mash to Bombay chicken curry.
SEAFOOD
RODNEY’S OYSTER HOUSE
469 King Street West
+1 416 363 8105
The food is clearly upscale, oysters steal the show and the selection changes frequently.
OYSTER BOY
872 Queen Street West
+1 416 534 3432
A successful cross between pub (chest-high tables), restaurant (fine photography on the walls) and temple for seafood devotees, Oyster Boy highlights fruits of the sea in every menu item.
PURE SPIRITS OYSTER HOUSE AND GRILL
55 Mill Street at the Distillery District
+1 416 361 5859
The elements of earth, air, fire and water can all be found on the menu at Pure Spirits. The restaurant embraces diners with private cozy booths and engages oyster lovers with shuck side seats at the bar.
STEAK
HY’S STEAKHOUSE & COCKTAIL BAR
120 Adelaide Street West
+1 416 364 6600
The menu features high-quality dishes such as gorgonzola filet mignon, Cajun rib steak, blackened ahi tuna, and fan favorite steak and lobster. Hy's is the perfect setting for a romantic dinner for two, candles included.
CARMAN’S
26 Alexander Street
+1 416 924 8558
Rows and rows of celebrity photos line the front hallway of this steakhouse, which has been open for more than 45 years. All-inclusive menu includes 10 items from garlic bread to fresh strawberries, cheesecake to hot beverages.
BARBERIANS STEAKHOUSE
7 Elm Street
+1 416 597 0335
Set in an historic 1860 house, you'll find original Group of Seven paintings on the wall and a suited maitre d' at the front door of Barberian's. Steaks are aged and cut on premises.
NAMI
55 Adelaide Street East
+1 416 362 7373
Traditional makimono, sushi and sashimi dining, plus a robata bar for grilled to order seafood, steak, chicken and vegetables.
TAPAS
CAVA
1560 Yonge Street
+1 416 979 9918
Cava tempts discerning upscale palates with thirty-five small plates inspired by international flavors and owner / chef McDonald’s own eclectic interests and tastes.
LEE
603 King Street West
+1 416 504 7867
The relaxed atmosphere, thumping beat and tapas-style menu provide a casual atmosphere. An elegant fusion of Asian and European ingredients and techniques is the primary allure.
TORITO
276 Augusta Avenue
+1 647 436 5874
This popular restaurant is a tiny slice of Spain that thrives on superb tapas, sangria and the energy of its youthful clientele. Dishes accentuate simple ingredients.
THAI
BANGKOK GARDEN
18 Elm Street
+1 416 977 6748
Since 1982, this exotic garden oasis has served up authentic Thai cuisine. The classic elements of a superior Thai meal: hot, sour, sweet and salty are represented well.
SPRINGROLLS
693 Yonge Street
+1 416 972 6623
Setting the trend in Pan-Asian cooking, the Spring Rolls chain of restaurants offers tantalizing dishes from the Far East.
VEGETARIAN
LIVE
264 Dupont Street
+1 416 515 2002
Toronto’s premier organic raw food restaurant. Most menu options are gluten-free. They specialize in pure, non-processed and sugar free foods.
FRESSEN
478 Queen Street West
+1 416 504 5127
The menu at this vegan mecca is divided into salad, starch, crispy or vegetable sections. Atmosphere is cozy and relaxed and cuisine is gourmet and tapas-style.
LE COMMENSAL FINE VEGETARIAN CUISINE
655 Bay Street
+1 416 596 9364
Hot and Cold buffet with many vegan options – self serve. |
