Ontario is Canada's most populous province, home to the nation's capital Ottawa and its largest city Toronto. The province stretches from the Great Lakes in the south to Hudson Bay in the north, offering world-class urban experiences, stunning natural landscapes, and rich Indigenous and colonial heritage.
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
Canoe Restaurant & Bar
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower with sweeping Toronto skyline views. Chef John Horne's modern Canadian cuisine features exceptional Ontario ingredients.
66 Wellington St W, 54th Floor, Toronto, ON M5K 1H6
Alo Restaurant
Canada's top-ranked restaurant for multiple years, offering a 7-course tasting menu of exquisite French-influenced Canadian cuisine. Intimate room with outstanding wine list.
163 Spadina Ave, 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2L6
Edulis
Tiny 30-seat restaurant with a weekly-changing menu built around foraged Ontario ingredients. One of Canada's most intimate fine dining experiences, with exceptional mushroom dishes.
169 Niagara St, Toronto, ON M5V 1C9
St. Lawrence Market Food Hall
Toronto's beloved public market since 1803 with dozens of vendors selling peameal bacon sandwiches, cheese, baked goods, deli meats, and fresh produce. South Market open Tue–Sat.
93 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
Toronto's best northern Thai restaurant, consistently packed with fans of authentic khao soi, pad see ew, and Thai street food favourites. Lively casual atmosphere.
18 Duncan St, Toronto, ON M5H 3G8
Bar Isabel
Rustic Spanish tavern on College Street renowned for exceptional charcuterie, pintxos, and wood-fired dishes. Warm candlelit atmosphere and outstanding natural wine list.
797 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C7
Pizzeria Libretto
Toronto's gold standard for Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. Thin, blistered crust with quality Ontario and Italian ingredients.
221 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8
Kensington Market Food Crawl
Toronto's bohemian open-air market with dozens of street food vendors, taquerias, Jamaican patty shops, empanada stands, and vintage goods. A multicultural food paradise.
Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2K6
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Modern Canadian
Canoe Restaurant & Bar
Richmond Station
Fauna Restaurant
Beckta Dining & Wine
AG Cuisine Niagara
Treadwell Farm to Table Cuisine
The Millcroft Inn & Spa Restaurant
George Restaurant
Union Restaurant
Canadian
Smoke's Poutinerie
The Black Hoof
Willow Springs Winery
Parts & Labour
The Elm Tree Restaurant
Chinese
Mother Dumplings
Rol San Restaurant
European
Edulis
Riviera Restaurant Ottawa
French
Alo Restaurant
Le Moulin de Provence
Italian
Pizzeria Libretto
Terroni
Steakhouse
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
Harbour Sixty Steakhouse
Various
St. Lawrence Market Food Hall
Kensington Market Food Crawl
American
Zak's Diner
Bbq
Buster Rhino's Southern BBQ
Burgers
The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro
Canadian Café
Café 1842
Canadian Pub
Chez Lucien
Greek
Mamakas Taverna
Japanese
Sushi Kaji
Jewish Deli
Schwartz's Montreal-Style Deli (Toronto)
Middle Eastern
Byblos Toronto
Plant
Copper Branch
Portuguese
Nando's PERi-PERi
Spanish
Bar Isabel
Tex
Lone Star Texas Grill
Thai
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
Vegan
Pure Kitchen
Vietnamese
Banh Mi Boys
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping practices vary — check local customs. Service charge is often included.
Restaurants may close between lunch and dinner. Plan meals around local dining hours.
Popular restaurants may not take reservations — arrive early or be prepared to wait.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $5-15/meal | Street food, local eateries, and simple restaurants. |
| Mid-range | $15-40/meal | Sit-down restaurants with good service and varied menus. |
| Upscale | $40+/meal | Fine dining, international cuisine, and premium experiences. |