Toronto is the capital of Ontario and Canada's largest city, home to about 2.8 million people on the north shore of Lake Ontario. This guide covers the CN Tower, museums, neighbourhood food, transit and practical costs for visitors.
Toronto is one of the world's most multicultural dining cities, with Cantonese and Szechuan in Chinatown on Spadina, Portuguese and Italian on College, Greek on the Danforth, South Asian on Gerrard East, Korean around Bloor and Christie, Polish on Roncesvalles and Jamaican and Caribbean on Eglinton West. Local specialities include the peameal bacon sandwich, butter tarts and Ontario craft beer and whisky. The Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection, released September 22, 2026, lists restaurants across Toronto and the surrounding region.
Must-try dishes
Iconic dishes that define Toronto.
Peameal bacon sandwich
Cornmeal-crusted back bacon grilled and served on a soft kaiser roll.
Where to try: Carousel Bakery, St. Lawrence Market, 93 Front St E
Price: CAD 8-14 (about USD 6-10)
Butter tart
Flaky pastry shell with a set filling of butter, sugar and egg, often with raisins or pecans.
Where to try: Bakeries and the stalls at St. Lawrence Market
Price: CAD 3-5 (about USD 2-4)
Jerk chicken
Pimento- and scotch-bonnet-marinated chicken from the Jamaican and Caribbean restaurants of the city.
Where to try: Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen, 104 Portland St
Price: CAD 15-25 (about USD 11-18)
Dim sum and dumplings
Steamed and pan-fried dumplings from Spadina Avenue's Chinatown.
Where to try: Mother's Dumplings, 421 Spadina Ave
Price: CAD 12-25 (about USD 9-18)
Pintxos
Basque-style bar snacks eaten standing at the bar.
Where to try: Bar Raval, 505 College St
Price: CAD 6-15 each (about USD 4-11)
Top restaurants
Handpicked picks for the best dining experiences.
DaNico
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection with one star.
Known for: Contemporary Italian tasting menu
440 College St, Toronto, ON, Canada
Don Alfonso 1890
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection with one star; located in the Westin Harbour Castle.
Known for: Italian tasting menus
1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON, Canada
Edulis
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection with one star.
Known for: Mediterranean-leaning seasonal menus
169 Niagara St, Toronto, ON, Canada
Restaurants by cuisine
Browse picks grouped by cuisine type.
Japanese
Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection with one star; inside the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre.
Known for: Kaiseki
6 Sakura Way, Toronto, ON, Canada
Kappo Sato
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection with one star.
Known for: Kappo-style tasting menu
575 Mount Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON, Canada
Musoshin Ramen
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Recommended restaurant.
Known for: Ramen
9 Boustead Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Okeya Kyujiro Toronto
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Recommended restaurant.
Known for: Omakase sushi
26 Bellair St, Toronto, ON, Canada
Thai
Favorites Thai
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection Bib Gourmand.
Known for: Thai plates
141 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Kiin
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Recommended restaurant.
Known for: Northern Thai cooking
326 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON, Canada
PAI
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Recommended restaurant.
Known for: Northern Thai cooking
18 Duncan St, Toronto, ON, Canada
American
Chinese
Mother's Dumplings
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Recommended restaurant.
Known for: Handmade dumplings
421 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Contemporary
Enigma Yorkville
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection with one star.
Known for: Contemporary tasting menu
23 Saint Thomas St, Toronto, ON, Canada
Indian
Indian Street Food Company
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection Bib Gourmand.
Known for: Indian street food and chaat
1701 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Italian
Osteria Giulia
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection with one star.
Known for: Italian seafood-led menu
134 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON, Canada
Enoteca Sociale
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection Bib Gourmand.
Known for: Roman-style pasta
1288 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, Canada
Armenian
Asian
Barbecue
Canadian
Creative
Creative Diner And Bakery
Egyptian
Maha's
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Recommended restaurant.
Known for: Egyptian breakfast
226 Greenwood Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Filipino
Gastropub
Georgian And Central Asian
Jamaican
Korean
Lebanese
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Texas Barbecue
Golden Horseshoe Barbecue
Listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection Bib Gourmand (new in 2026).
Known for: Family-style Texas barbecue
657 Dupont St, Toronto, ON, Canada
Food tours & tastings in Toronto
Eat your way through Toronto with a guide.
Browse food experiences in TorontoWe may earn a commission from bookings made through these links.
Street food
Local flavours at affordable prices.
Peameal bacon sandwich
The classic quick Toronto lunch, eaten standing at the market.
Find it at: St. Lawrence Market, 93 Front St E
Hot dogs and sausages
Street-cart hot dogs are sold across downtown, typically around CAD 4-7 (about USD 3-5).
Find it at: Downtown street carts near Yonge-Dundas Square
Food markets
Where locals shop and graze.
St. Lawrence Market
Historic market hall with more than 100 vendors selling meats, cheese, seafood, bakery items and prepared food.
Hours: The south market is closed Sunday and Monday; check stlawrencemarket.com for current hours
Kensington Market
Pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood of small food shops, cafes and international grocers.
Hours: Hours vary by vendor
Dining etiquette & tips
Navigate the local food scene confidently.
Tipping is customary: 15-20% of the pre-tax bill in sit-down restaurants.
Ontario adds 13% HST to restaurant bills; this is not included in menu prices.
Michelin-listed restaurants, especially starred ones, usually need booking weeks ahead; Bar Raval takes walk-ins only.
Many restaurants are closed Sunday or Monday; check the restaurant's website before travelling.
The TTC subway and streetcars reach most of the neighbourhoods listed; Union Station serves the St. Lawrence Market area.
- Vegetarian
- Widely available, with strong options at Indian, Middle Eastern and Chinese restaurants.
- Halal
- Halal restaurants are concentrated on Gerrard East, along Danforth and in Scarborough.
- Gluten free
- Most restaurants mark gluten-free dishes on the menu; Italian and Japanese restaurants often accommodate on request.
Food budget guide
What to expect at different price points.
| Level | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | CAD 12-25 (about USD 9-18) per meal | Market stalls, dumplings, ramen, pho and street food. |
| Mid-range | CAD 30-60 (about USD 22-43) per meal | Bib Gourmand restaurants and neighbourhood sit-down dinners. |
| Upscale | CAD 120-350 (about USD 86-252) per meal | Michelin-starred tasting menus and omakase counters. |