Best Food & Drink in the Distillery District, Toronto (Jun 2026)
A pedestrian-only heritage district with brick-and-beam restaurants, craft breweries, artisan chocolate, and cozy cafes spread across Toronto's best-preserved Victorian industrial architecture.
Last updated June 20, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
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 | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madrina Bar y TapasSpanish Tapas | 171 | 4.2 ★2,344 reviews | Bone Marrow Tartare, Oxtail Bun | 2 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 | |
| 2 | Cluny Bistro & BoulangerieFrench | 140 | 4.3 ★5,136 reviews | French Onion Soup, Steak Frites | 35 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 | |
| 3 | SOMA chocolatemakerChocolate Shop | 130 | 4.6 ★1,261 reviews | Maya Hot Chocolate, Old School Chocolate | 32 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 | |
| 4 | El Catrin DestileriaMexican | 123 | 4.2 ★9,204 reviews | Guacamole, Margaritas | 18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 | |
| 5 | BOKU Japanese Eats + Drinks (Distillery District)Japanese | 122 | 4.2 ★1,528 reviews | Takoyaki, Curry Udon with Shrimp | 42 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 | |
| 6 | Brick Street BakeryCanadian Bakery | 97 | 4.3 ★471 reviews | Cornish Pasty, Sausage Rolls | 27 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.





