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As an entity that defines ourselves as unearthing the city's best food, one dish at a time, it only made sense to compile a guide to some of the best, most iconic, integral, photogenic and delicious dishes in our city. Toronto has one too many restaurants to count and sometimes it's hard to nail down precisely what you want to eat next. Well, if you're overwhelmed by one too many choices, a good place to start is here. Eating your way through this list is no small feat but doing so gives you the honorary badge of honour that you really have checked off all of Toronto's best hits.
We have consulted our network of food enthusiasts, and in the know Torontonians, but given the breadth of our city's culinary scene, we could not possibly include all of the amazing and memorable dishes out there. So here is a list of some of Toronto's most essential dishes that we highly encourage you to try at least once.
If you believe there to be an obvious dish missing, please leave a comment below and we will adjust accordingly.
1846-1848 Lawrence Ave E
Shawarma from Ghadir Meat
7353 Yonge St
Naengmyeon from Cho Sun Ok
456 Queen St W
Sansai Udon from Raku
149 Dundas St W
Bibimbap from Kimchi Korea House
385 Roncesvalles Ave
Breakfast Sandwich from Gold Standard
4848 Yonge St
Japa Burgers from Nome Izakaya
53 Clinton St
Lemongrass Chicken Rice Box from Pinky's Ca Phe
11 Duncan St
Lamb Ribs from Byblos
559 Bloor St W
Kakimaya Oysters from Kinka Izakaya
116 Atlantic Ave
Cheeseburger from Burger Drops
699 St Clair Ave W
Chicken and Waffles from The Stockyards Smokehouse
1 Richmond St W
Station Burger from Richmond Station
823 Dundas St W
Big Ass Chicken Sando from The Heartbreak Chef
4 Crescent Rd
Beef Brisket Sandwich from Black Camel
545 King St W
The House Special from Porchetta and Co.
678 Queen St E
Hot Turkey Sandwich from White Lily Diner
12 Brant St
Ribeye from Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
691 Bloor St W
Soon Tofu from Bun Chang Dong Soon Tofu
196 Robert St
Chopped Salad from Rasa
849 Dundas St W
100-Layer Lasagna from La Palma
1920 Ellesmere Rd
Chili Chicken from Federick Restaurant
503 College St
Big Mac Bao from DaiLo
130 Ossington Ave
Ribeye from Cote De Boeuf
163 Spadina Ave 1st Floor
Lemon Meringue Pie from Aloette
72 Ossington Ave
Swiss Train Ride from Union
869 Bloor St W
Vegetarian Platter from Lalibela Restaurant
374 Royal York Rd
Donuts from SanRemo Bakery
942 The Queensway
Portuguese Chicken from Best Portuguese Chicken
309 Spadina Ave
Shanghai Noodles from Swatow Restaurant
280 Spadina Ave
Pan Fried Dumplings from Juicy Dumpling
794 Dundas St W
Chinese “Pineapple” Bun Burger from Patois
3255 Hwy 7 #258fc
Chinese BBQ Pork and Duck from HKS Barbecue & Noodle House
323 Spadina Ave
Siu Mai from Rol San
226 Greenwood Ave
Mind Blowing Chicken Sandwich from Maha's Restaurant
1692B Jane St
Beef Birria Tacos from Comal y Canela
4810 Sheppard Ave E
Roti from Mona's Roti
421 College St
Spicy Miso Ramen from Ramen Isshin
122 Geary Ave
Lunch Special from Famiglia Baldassarre
4020 Finch Ave E
Lobster Tower from Fishman Lobster Clubhouse
326 Adelaide St W
Khao Yum from Kiin
18 Duncan St
Pad Gra Prow from Pai
720 Queen St W
Tonnarelli alla Norcina from Terroni
93A Ossington Ave
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich from Bang Bang Ice Cream
1569 Eglinton Ave W
Jamaican Beef Patties from Randy's Take-Out
69 Kensington Ave
Baja Fish Taco from Seven Lives
225 Augusta Ave
Pastor Chilaca from Tacos Gus
69 Duncan Street
The Rude Dude from Rudy
132 Yonge St
Nutella & Crema Bombolone from Sud Forno
325 Bay St
King’s Cake from Louix Louis
146 Ossington Ave
Beef Tartare from Paris Paris
797 College St
Grilled Octopus from Bar Isabel
216 Close Ave
Momos from Loga's Corner
2570 Birchmount Rd
Jerk Chicken Shawarma Poutine from Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro
59 Cameron St
Dr. Pepperoni from Maker Pizza
81 Underhill Dr
Stuffed Jerk Chicken Sandwich from Allwyn's Bakery
414 Dupont St
Whole Roasted Cauliflower from Fat Pasha
715 Queen St W
Birthday Cake Donut from Bloomer's
1281 Bloor St W
Burrata Pesto Cream Spaghetti from Sugo
5631 Steeles Ave E #5
Smoked Meat Sandwich from SumiLicious
As an entity that defines ourselves as unearthing the city's best food, one dish at a time, it only made sense to compile a guide to some of the best, most iconic, integral, photogenic and delicious dishes in our city. Toronto has one too many restaurants to count and sometimes it's hard to nail down precisely what you want to eat next. Well, if you're overwhelmed by one too many choices, a good place to start is here. Eating your way through this list is no small feat but doing so gives you the honorary badge of honour that you really have checked off all of Toronto's best hits.
We have consulted our network of food enthusiasts, and in the know Torontonians, but given the breadth of our city's culinary scene, we could not possibly include all of the amazing and memorable dishes out there. So here is a list of some of Toronto's most essential dishes that we highly encourage you to try at least once.
If you believe there to be an obvious dish missing, please leave a comment below and we will adjust accordingly.
1 Byng Ave
Sang Ji Bao from Sang-Ji Fried Bao
1846-1848 Lawrence Ave E
Shawarma from Ghadir Meat
7353 Yonge St
Naengmyeon from Cho Sun Ok
456 Queen St W
Sansai Udon from Raku
149 Dundas St W
Bibimbap from Kimchi Korea House
1402 Queen St E
Salmon Rosti from The Green Wood
Red Burger from Harry's Charbroiled
414 Dupont St
Bagel and Lox from Schmaltz Appetizing
385 Roncesvalles Ave
Breakfast Sandwich from Gold Standard
4848 Yonge St
Japa Burgers from Nome Izakaya
53 Clinton St
Lemongrass Chicken Rice Box from Pinky's Ca Phe
10 Bay St # 105
Aburi Sushi from Miku
379 Harbord St
Trust Skippa from Skippa
11 Duncan St
Lamb Ribs from Byblos
559 Bloor St W
Kakimaya Oysters from Kinka Izakaya
116 Atlantic Ave
Cheeseburger from Burger Drops
601 King St W
Singaporean Style Slaw from Lee
699 St Clair Ave W
Chicken and Waffles from The Stockyards Smokehouse
1 Richmond St W
Station Burger from Richmond Station
823 Dundas St W
Big Ass Chicken Sando from The Heartbreak Chef
11 Charlotte St
Khao Soi from Khao San Road
47 Front St E
Quinoa Onion Rings from Fresh
4 Crescent Rd
Beef Brisket Sandwich from Black Camel
545 King St W
The House Special from Porchetta and Co.
678 Queen St E
Hot Turkey Sandwich from White Lily Diner
431 College St
Kings Crown Nachos from Sneaky Dee's
155 University Ave
Margherita Pizza from Pizzeria Libretto
1288 Dundas St W
Cacio e Pepe from Enoteca Sociale
227 Ossington Ave
Eurobass en Croûte from La Banane
12 Brant St
Ribeye from Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
691 Bloor St W
Soon Tofu from Bun Chang Dong Soon Tofu
196 Robert St
Chopped Salad from Rasa
445 Danforth Ave
Gyros from Messini
195 Roncesvalles Ave
Pierogies from Cafe Polonez
80 Ossington Ave
Spanakopita from Mamakas Taverna
849 Dundas St W
100-Layer Lasagna from La Palma
1920 Ellesmere Rd
Chili Chicken from Federick Restaurant
503 College St
Big Mac Bao from DaiLo
505 College St
Pan con Tomato from Bar Raval
130 Ossington Ave
Ribeye from Cote De Boeuf
163 Spadina Ave 1st Floor
Lemon Meringue Pie from Aloette
3235 Hwy 7 #18B
Xiaolongbao from Ding Tai Fung
72 Ossington Ave
Swiss Train Ride from Union
90 Ossington Ave
Squash Poutine from Oddseoul
2 Lakeview Ave
Dyno Wings from Hanmoto
869 Bloor St W
Vegetarian Platter from Lalibela Restaurant
31 Howard St
Kamayan Feast from Tinuno
374 Royal York Rd
Donuts from SanRemo Bakery
6034 Yonge St
Korean BBQ from Daldongnae
92 Ossington Ave
Pressed Cubano from La Cubana
942 The Queensway
Portuguese Chicken from Best Portuguese Chicken
309 Spadina Ave
Shanghai Noodles from Swatow Restaurant
66 Edward St
Beef Hand-Pulled Noodle Soup from GB Hand Pulled Noodles
280 Spadina Ave
Pan Fried Dumplings from Juicy Dumpling
794 Dundas St W
Chinese “Pineapple” Bun Burger from Patois
3255 Hwy 7 #258fc
Chinese BBQ Pork and Duck from HKS Barbecue & Noodle House
323 Spadina Ave
Siu Mai from Rol San
1168 Queen St E
Truff-ghi from Descendant Pizza
275 Cherry St
BBQ Platter from Cherry Street Bar-B-Que
226 Greenwood Ave
Mind Blowing Chicken Sandwich from Maha's Restaurant
1692B Jane St
Beef Birria Tacos from Comal y Canela
4810 Sheppard Ave E
Roti from Mona's Roti
1374 Queen St W
Croissant from The Tempered Room
2057 Lawrence Ave E
Rare Beef Pho from Pho Metro
421 College St
Spicy Miso Ramen from Ramen Isshin
6758 Kingston Rd
Pizza Cake Big Slice from Lamanna's Bakery
122 Geary Ave
Lunch Special from Famiglia Baldassarre
4020 Finch Ave E
Lobster Tower from Fishman Lobster Clubhouse
326 Adelaide St W
Khao Yum from Kiin
244 Augusta Ave
Josephine Louise from Bunner's Bakeshop
18 Duncan St
Pad Gra Prow from Pai
152 Spadina Ave
Chocolate Chip Cookie from Le Gourmand
720 Queen St W
Tonnarelli alla Norcina from Terroni
217 Geary Ave
Falafel from Parallel
93A Ossington Ave
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich from Bang Bang Ice Cream
330 Hwy 7
Curry Crab from Saigon Star Restaurant
796 Bloor St W
Butter Chicken from Banjara Bloor
1569 Eglinton Ave W
Jamaican Beef Patties from Randy's Take-Out
69 Kensington Ave
Baja Fish Taco from Seven Lives
225 Augusta Ave
Pastor Chilaca from Tacos Gus
70 Fraser Ave
Synonym French Toast from School
69 Duncan Street
The Rude Dude from Rudy
132 Yonge St
Nutella & Crema Bombolone from Sud Forno
101 Portland St
Cavolo Nero from Gusto 101
325 Bay St
King’s Cake from Louix Louis
146 Ossington Ave
Beef Tartare from Paris Paris
797 College St
Grilled Octopus from Bar Isabel
216 Close Ave
Momos from Loga's Corner
2570 Birchmount Rd
Jerk Chicken Shawarma Poutine from Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro
59 Cameron St
Dr. Pepperoni from Maker Pizza
81 Underhill Dr
Stuffed Jerk Chicken Sandwich from Allwyn's Bakery
414 Dupont St
Whole Roasted Cauliflower from Fat Pasha
88 Harbord St
Egg Yolk Ravioli from Piano Piano
715 Queen St W
Birthday Cake Donut from Bloomer's
1281 Bloor St W
Burrata Pesto Cream Spaghetti from Sugo
5631 Steeles Ave E #5
Smoked Meat Sandwich from SumiLicious
93 Front St E
Peameal Bacon Sandwich from Carousel Bakery
85 Hanna Ave #104
Mrs. Biederhof's Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes from Mildred's Temple Kitchen
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