Toronto eats by neighbourhood. Old Chinatown on Spadina runs the city's Cantonese and Hong Kong canon, from Mother's Dumplings on Spadina to dim sum at Rol San. The Danforth's Greektown serves Greek souvlaki at Astoria Shish Kebob House and Mezes, and Taste of the Danforth in August closes the street. Little Italy on College Street is where Grant van Gameren's Bar Isabel and Bar Raval pour Iberian wines and pintxos. Roncesvalles Avenue runs the Polish line with the Polish Festival every September. The Michelin Guide arrived in 2022 with stars for Alo, Sushi Masaki Saito and Edulis, and added Quetzal as Toronto's first Mexican Michelin star. Peameal bacon sandwiches at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market, Jamaican beef patties at Patty King and Caribbean Queen of Patties, butter tarts and Nanaimo bars hold the casual canon. Coffee culture runs through Pilot Coffee, Sam James and Boxcar Social.

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  1. Alo

    Order The full tasting menu; the kitchen drives the night.

  2. Edulis

    Order Whatever the kitchen sends out; the menu is set per booking.

  3. Quetzal

    Order The wood-fired sharing plates and a flight of mezcal at the counter.

  4. Canoe

    Order The full Canadian tasting menu with the wine pairing.

  5. Bar Raval

    Order A round of pintxos at the counter with a glass of vermouth.

  6. Bar Isabel

    Order The whole grilled octopus and a bottle from the Iberian wine list.

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When to come hungry in Toronto

Peak food season
June through October for Ontario stone fruit, peaches and tomatoes from Niagara, plus the patio season across King West, Ossington and Dundas West. Taste of the Danforth runs early August. Winterlicious prix-fixe runs late January through early February. Niagara wine festival weekends through October. St Lawrence Market Saturdays year round; Saturday morning at the North building's farmers market is the busiest window.
Local dining hours
Lunch 11:30-14:00. Dinner 17:30-22:00; last seating runs to 21:30 at fine-dining rooms. Late-night kitchens close 02:00 on Friday and Saturday on College and Ossington. Sunday brunch peaks 09:30-14:00 across Roncesvalles, Leslieville and Little Italy. Chinatown dim sum runs 09:00-15:00. Bars close 02:00 by Toronto licensing law.
Tipping
Tip 18 to 20 percent on the pre-tax total at sit-down restaurants. Counters and bars take $1 to $2 per drink or 15 percent. Tasting menus at Alo and Sushi Masaki Saito do not include service; check the bill before adding more. Patty shops and pho counters expect cash tips on the till. Hotels add a 1 to 3 percent destination marketing fee on top.

Toronto food, FAQ

What food is Toronto known for?

Toronto's signature dishes include Peameal bacon sandwich, Jamaican beef patty, Butter tart, Caesar cocktail, Hawaiian pizza. See our signature dishes chapter for where to eat each.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Toronto?

TableJourney editors map Toronto by district. Chinatown (Spadina), Kensington Market, Little Italy (College West), The Danforth (Greektown) are among the strongest for food, each with its own guide.

Where should I eat fine dining in Toronto?

Editor picks in Toronto include Alo, Sushi Masaki Saito, Edulis, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

Are there food tours in Toronto?

TableJourney covers 5 editor-picked food tours in Toronto, with what each shows you and how much to budget.

Does Toronto have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Toronto dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free, halal, kosher venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.