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Best Food & Drink in the Distillery District, Toronto (May 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 May 5, 2026

Top Best Food & Drink in the Distillery District, Toronto in Toronto

# Restaurant Awards Google Rating What to Order Address
1 Madrina Bar y TapasSpanish Tapas Michelin Selected 4.2 ★2,344 reviews Bone Marrow Tartare, Oxtail Bun 2 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
2 El Catrin DestileriaMexican 4.2 ★9,204 reviews Guacamole, Margaritas 18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
3 Cluny Bistro & BoulangerieFrench 4.3 ★5,136 reviews French Onion Soup, Steak Frites 35 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
4 SOMA chocolatemakerChocolate Shop 4.6 ★1,261 reviews Maya Hot Chocolate, Old School Chocolate 32 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
5 BOKU Japanese Eats + Drinks (Distillery District)Japanese 4.2 ★1,528 reviews Takoyaki, Curry Udon with Shrimp 42 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
6 Brick Street BakeryCanadian Bakery 4.3 ★471 reviews Cornish Pasty, Sausage Rolls 27 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

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