What are the best restaurants in Burlington?

Top-ranked restaurants in Burlington include Spencer's At The Waterfront, Rust BistroBar, Isabelle Restaurant & Lounge, Loondocks Restaurant, Paradiso.

What are the best places to eat in Burlington?

Spencer's At The Waterfront (1340 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7S 1B1), Rust BistroBar (1801 Walkers Line unit 7, Burlington, ON L7M 0H6), Isabelle Restaurant & Lounge (3 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 0A4).

Best Restaurants in Burlington (Aug 2026)

13 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips

Last updated August 23, 2026

Spencer's At The Waterfront

Upscale Canadian · $$$

4.2 (3,159)

What to order Short Ribs, Lobster Roll, Oysters Rockefeller

Rust BistroBar

Modern Canadian · $$

4.6 (857)

What to order French Onion Soup, Braised Short Rib, Seafood Risotto

Isabelle Restaurant & Lounge

Mediterranean

4.3 (985)

What to order Pita and Whipped Feta, Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts, Braised Lamb

Loondocks Restaurant

Creative Canadian

4.7 (524)

What to order Nova Scotia Crab Cakes, Arctic Char, Goat Cheese and Beet Salad

Paradiso

Italian · $$

4.5 (520)

What to order Crab Ravioli, Brie Wrapped in Phyllo Pastry, House-made Focaccia Bread

No.8 Restaurant

Elevated Modern

4.9 (227)

What to order Shanghai Style Uni Rice Cake, French Toast, Marble Cheung Fun

The Martini House

Modern Canadian · $$

4.4 (1,108)

What to order Mojito Shrimp, Oysters, Candy Apple Salad

Son of a Peach Pizzeria

Neapolitan-style Pizza · $$

4.4 (1,883)

What to order Garlic Knots, Crispy Cauliflower, Spicy Salami & Wild Honey Pizza

Downtown Bistro & Grill

Canadian · $$

4.6 (436)

What to order Pork Schnitzel, Jambalaya, Beef Short Rib

The Carriage House Restaurant

$$$$

4.7 (456)

What to order Foie Gras, Seafood Crepe, Caesar Salad

MYTHOS Greek Cuisine

Greek · $$

4.3 (1,274)

What to order Mythos Classic (Breakfast), Gyro Dinner, Cyprus Meze / Meze

Pepe and Lela's Eatery

Authentic Mexican

4.7 (698)

What to order Margaritas, Tortilla Soup, Fish Tacos

Cima Enoteca

Italian

4.5 (337)

What to order Neapolitan Pizza (especially Margherita or Vodka Pizza), Spaghetti al Ragu Bolognese (Boar), Truffle Gnocchi

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How this is scored

National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.

These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.

#	Restaurant	Scoop Score	Google Rating	What to Order	Address
1	Spencer's At The WaterfrontUpscale Canadian	173	4.2 ★3,159 reviews	Short Ribs, Lobster Roll	1340 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7S 1B1
2	Rust BistroBarModern Canadian	166	4.6 ★857 reviews	French Onion Soup, Braised Short Rib	1801 Walkers Line unit 7, Burlington, ON L7M 0H6
3	Isabelle Restaurant & LoungeMediterranean	164	4.3 ★985 reviews	Pita and Whipped Feta, Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts	3 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 0A4
4	Loondocks RestaurantCreative Canadian	162	4.7 ★524 reviews	Nova Scotia Crab Cakes, Arctic Char	5111 New St, Burlington, ON L7L 1V2
5	ParadisoItalian	160	4.5 ★520 reviews	Crab Ravioli, Brie Wrapped in Phyllo Pastry	2041 Pine St, Burlington, ON L7R 2N1
6	No.8 RestaurantElevated Modern	153	4.9 ★227 reviews	Shanghai Style Uni Rice Cake, French Toast	446 Pearl St, Burlington, ON L7R 2N1
7	The Martini HouseModern Canadian	136	4.4 ★1,108 reviews	Mojito Shrimp, Oysters	437 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 2L8
8	Son of a Peach PizzeriaNeapolitan-style Pizza	117	4.4 ★1,883 reviews	Garlic Knots, Crispy Cauliflower	2049 Pine St #62, Burlington, ON L7R 1E9
9	Downtown Bistro & GrillCanadian	114	4.6 ★436 reviews	Pork Schnitzel, Jambalaya	441 Elizabeth St, Burlington, ON L7R 2L8
10	The Carriage House Restaurant	110	4.7 ★456 reviews	Foie Gras, Seafood Crepe	2101 Old Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON L7R 1A4
11	MYTHOS Greek CuisineGreek	107	4.3 ★1,274 reviews	Mythos Classic (Breakfast), Gyro Dinner	3500 Fairview St, Burlington, ON L7N 2R5
12	Pepe and Lela's EateryAuthentic Mexican	105	4.7 ★698 reviews	Margaritas, Tortilla Soup	1893 Appleby Line, Burlington, ON L7L 0G5
13	Cima EnotecaItalian	95	4.5 ★337 reviews	Neapolitan Pizza (especially Margherita or Vodka Pizza), Spaghetti al Ragu Bolognese (Boar)	1200 Brant St B1, Burlington, ON L7P 5C6

Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.