Eater 38 Restaurants in Toronto (May 2026)
The Eater 38 maps 38 essential restaurants - the places you should go to tonight, tomorrow, and again and again. Updated regularly so the list is always current.
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Last updated May 6, 2026
Top Eater 38 in Toronto
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prime Seafood PalaceUpscale Canadian |       |
4.4 ★701 reviews | Scallops, Palace Bacon | 944 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G8 |
| 2 | CanoeInventive Canadian | |
4.4 ★3,773 reviews | Wild Ginger Meringue with Blackberries, Alberta Beef | 66 Wellington St W 54th floor, Toronto, ON M5K 1E9 |
| 3 | Famiglia BaldassarreItalian | |
4.7 ★1,005 reviews | Fresh Pasta (daily specials), Ravioli (Spinach Ricotta or Pumpkin) | 122 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 4H1 |
| 4 | Amal TorontoLebanese | |
4.4 ★3,172 reviews | Dips Platter, Kibbeh | 131 Bloor St W 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5S 1R1 |
| 5 | Aloette RestaurantFrench Bistro | |
4.5 ★1,982 reviews | Wedge Salad, Lamb Skewers | 163 Spadina Ave. 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2A5 |
| 6 | Maha's Brunch | |
4.6 ★4,857 reviews | Honey Cardamom Latte, Date Grilled Cheese | 226 Greenwood Ave, Toronto, ON M4L 2R2 |
| 7 | Vela Toronto | |
4.5 ★1,114 reviews | Strip Loin Steak, Espresso Martini | 90 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2 |
| 8 | ItacateAuthentic Mexican | |
4.5 ★979 reviews | Tacos (Beef Tongue / Lengua), Tacos (Suadero) | 998 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1A2 |
| 9 | Wonton Hut Noodle BarHong Kong-style Noodles |  |
4.3 ★670 reviews | Wonton Noodle Soup, Beef Brisket | 3760 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3R 0N2 |
| 10 | Pizzeria BadialiNew York-style Pizza | |
4.7 ★6,564 reviews | Vodka Pizza, Burrata Marinara | 181 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON M6J 3C6 |
| 11 | ZET'S Restaurant AirportGreek | |
4.4 ★8,491 reviews | Chicken Souvlaki Dinner, Zet's Burger | 6445 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1R8 |
| 12 | TORASushi | |
4.6 ★4,384 reviews | Sushi | Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin St #612B, North York, ON M6A 2T9 |
| 13 | PLANTA Toronto - YorkvilleInternationally Inspired Plant-based | |
4.4 ★4,228 reviews | 1000 Layer Crispy Potatoes, Bang Bang Broccoli | 1221 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5R 3P5 |
| 14 | Piggy’s IslandAuthentic Korean Bbq | |
4.4 ★2,801 reviews | Pork Belly, Yangnyeom Galbi (Marinated Short Ribs) | 5 Glen Cameron Rd #27, Thornhill, ON L3T 5W2 |
| 15 | Beach Hill SmokehouseTexas Bbq | |
4.6 ★1,701 reviews | Brisket, Pork Ribs | 172 Main St, Toronto, ON M4E 2W1 |
| 16 | La CubanaCuban | |
4.4 ★1,834 reviews | Pork Shoulder Meal/Sandwich, Cubano Sandwich | 92 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4 |
| 17 | Restoran MalaysiaAuthentic Malaysian | |
4.1 ★2,584 reviews | Roti with Curry, Nasi Lemak Ayam Goring | 815 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9X2 |
| 18 | Lao Lao BarLaotian | |
4.5 ★1,319 reviews | Massaman Curry, Drunken Noodles | 5 St Joseph St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3 |
| 19 | Patty Time | |
4.6 ★1,063 reviews | Beef Patty, Chicken Patty | 2919 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1J 1W8 |
| 20 | Beast PizzaPizza | |
4.5 ★1,108 reviews | Pepperoni Pizza, Crust Monsieur | 96 Tecumseth St., Toronto, ON M6J 2H1 |
| 21 | ZET'S RestaurantGreek Comfort | |
4.4 ★1,229 reviews | Banquet Burger, Steak on Kaiser | 15 Jevlan Dr Unit E, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8C2 |
| 22 | Que Ling Vietnamese CuisineVietnamese | |
4.6 ★831 reviews | Bún Riêu Cua (#14), Phở | 248 Boulton Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 1Y3 |
| 23 | The Heartbreak ChefNorth American | |
4.7 ★744 reviews | Fried Chicken Sandwich, Mac and Cheese | 170 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8 |
| 24 | Good Behaviour Ice Cream and Sub SandwichesSandwiches | |
4.7 ★711 reviews | Beef Brisket Sub, Spicy Meatball Sub | 342 Westmoreland Ave N, Toronto, ON M6H 3A7 |
| 25 | Lazy Daisy's Cafe | |
4.3 ★1,106 reviews | Biscuits / Biscuit Sandwiches, Buttermilk Pancakes | 1515 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 2A4 |
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