Canada's top restaurants ranked in new list. These are the Toronto restaurants that made the cut.
Each and every year, OpenTable publishes its Top 100 Restaurants in Canada list. This year, Toronto had more than 25 restaurants make the cut. Here is a look at which restaurants made the list.
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Toronto restaurants make up more than a quarter of OpenTable's annual list Each and every year, OpenTable publishes its Top 100 Restaurants in Canada list. This year, Toronto had more than 25 restaurants make the cut. (OpenTable)
These restaurants showcase Canada's 'ever-evolving' dining scene The Toronto restaurants that landed on OpenTable's Top 100 list this year exemplify the country's 'ever-evolving' dining scene, according to Matt Davis, senior country director of Open Table Canada.
“Newcomers that joined OpenTable this year including The Lunch Lady have secured spots on the list, standing beside long-time favourites like DaiLo. Together, they showcase the bold flavours and innovative talent shaping Canada’s culinary future,” Davis said. (OpenTable)
How the ranking works OpenTable considered data from Sept. 1, 2024, to Aug. 31, 2025, looking at various metrics like diner reviews, ratings, percentage of five-star reviews and restaurants made in advance, and direct searches, among others. From there, OpenTable weighted the metrics to make up its overall score and ranked the list.
This year, Toronto had 27 restaurants crack the top 100 list. These are the restaurants that made the cut, in alphabetical order. ((Taha Samet Arslan/Pexels))
Alo Restaurant, 163 Spadina Ave. A Michelin-star, contemporary French restaurant that prioritizes seasonal ingredients for its tasting menu. (OpenTable)
Aloette, 163 Spadina Ave. Nestled right underneath Alo, this French bistro is known for its cheeseburger. There is also another location located steps away from Union Station. (OpenTable)
Amal Restaurant, 131 Bloor St. W. This Yorkville restaurant serves Lebanese meze, skewers and grills, including skewer platters that can be split among two to four people. (OpenTable)
Bar Isabel, 797 College St. Bar Isabel, a cozy tavern in the midst of Toronto’s Little Italy and Little Portugal, serves a variety of pintxos, tapas, and shareable plates. (OpenTable)
Bar Prima, 1136 Queen St. W. A date-night spot in Toronto’s west end serving various Italian plates, including a handful of pasta dishes like lobster fra diavola and mushroom mezzaluna. (OpenTable)
Café Boulud, 60 Yorkville Ave. Within the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, diners can feast on French bistro classis or dishes with contemporary flair. (OpenTable)
DaiLo, 503 College St. This Little Italy spot celebrates New Asian Cuisine, serving Chinese fare but with French techniques. (OpenTable)
Don Alfonso 1890, 38th floor at 1 Harbour Square Overlooking Lake Ontario, diners can opt for either a tasting menu serving Italian plates or eat a la carte. (OpenTable)
Estiatorio Milos, 330 Bay St. A Greek restaurant celebrating Mediterranean fish and seafood and serving a family-style menu on Sundays. (OpenTable)
George Restaurant, 111C Queen St. E. Inside of a restored chocolate factory from the 1850s, this east-end restaurant offers seasonal tasting menus and signature blind tastings. (OpenTable)
Giulietta, 972 College St. An Italian trattoria plating wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta, meant for sharing with the table (or not). (OpenTable)
Grey Gardens, 199 Augusta Ave. Serving a menu described by the restaurant as “New North American,” diners can step into this Kensington Market spot for unique plates and an expansive wine list. (OpenTable)
Lee, 497 Richmond St. W. Susur Lee’s flagship restaurant leans into French cooking techniques while serving South East Asian plates. (OpenTable)
Linny’s, 176 Ossington Ave. While this Ossington Avenue spot serves steakhouse classics, it also offers Ossetra caviar and a pastrami sandwich. (OpenTable)
Mamakas Tavern, 80 Ossington Ave This Trinity Bellwoods restaurant serves a variety of Aegean cuisine, like shrimp saganaki and moussaka. (OpenTable)
Mineral, 1027 Yonge St. A Filipino restaurant that says it transports diners “into Manila nightlife” with its inventive tasting menu. (OpenTable)
Osteria Giulia, 134 Avenue Rd. A sister restaurant to Giulietta, with a focus on seafood-forward dishes from the Ligurian coast. (OpenTable)
Prime Seafood Palace, 944 Queen St. W. Celebrity chef Matty Matheson’s upscale dining spot serving caviar, chilled and warm seafood, and hearty entrees. (OpenTable)
Quetzal, 419 College St. A vibrant, Michelin-star restaurant serving upscale Mexican cuisine straight from an open-fire grill. (OpenTable)
Sunnys Chinese, 60 Kensington Ave. From mapo tofu to silver needle noodle, Sunnys serves dishes from various provinces in China. (OpenTable)
Rasa, 196 Robert St. In the heart of Harbord Village, diners can feast on a globally inspired menu, serving dishes from a chickpea fritter to country-style ribs with dashi grits. (OpenTable)
Richmond Station, 1 Richmond St. W. This restaurant boasts a weekly, rotating tasting menu featuring seasonal products from southern Ontario. (OpenTable)
Scaramouche, 1 Benvenuto Pl. With panoramic views of downtown Toronto’s skyline, this restaurant serves various French plates and is known for its coconut cream pie. (OpenTable)
Sushi Yugen, 150 York. St. This downtown Toronto restaurant boasts kaiseki-inspired and sushi omakase menus. (OpenTable)
The Chase, 10 Temperance St. Using local and seasonal ingredients, The Chase serves contemporary North American plates at its elegant rooftop. (OpenTable)
The Lunch Lady, 93 Ossington Ave. Named after the renowned Nguyen Thi Thanh, known as the legendary lunch lady in Ho Chi Minh City, this newly opened restaurant serves various Vietnamese plates. (OpenTable)
What other dining trends shaped 2025? Canadians preferred dining in larger groups of at least six people, as OpenTable noted a 28 per cent increase year-over-year. The booking platform anticipates the trend to continue, with 37 per cent of Canadians revealing they prefer dining in groups than alone. ((Denys Gromov/Pexels))
‘Happy hour is the best hour’ The hour between 4 and 5 p.m. was a popular one for Canadians to meet up for a bite to eat, as OpenTable saw a 30 per cent increase year-over-year. Forty-one per cent of Canadians also said they would rather have an earlier dinner than a late one, when dining out in 2026. ((cottonbro/P)
Countertops are in, booths are out More people were sitting at the counter, marking a 78 per cent rise year-over-year in 2025. OpenTable says diners want to experience the kitchen’s magic. (Daniel Neuhaus)
