Best Restaurants in Kensington Market, Toronto (May 2026)
Toronto's most eclectic food neighborhood. Vintage shops and graffiti-lined laneways give way to taco joints, dumpling houses, vegan cafes, and some of the city's best cheap eats.
Last updated May 6, 2026
Top Best Restaurants in Kensington Market, Toronto in Toronto
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QuetzalUpscale Mexican | 4.6 ★1,585 reviews | Curated Menu, Beef Tartare | 419 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1 | |
| 2 | Sunnys ChineseModern Asian Fusion | 4.4 ★935 reviews | Dan Dan Noodles, Orange Chicken | 60 Kensington Ave Units 6-14, Toronto, ON M5T 2K1 | |
| 3 | The Cottage Cheese - Urban IndianIndian | 4.5 ★1,307 reviews | Dal Makhani (Dal Bukhara), Pistachio Lamb Chop Korma | 64 Oxford St, Toronto, ON M5T 1P1 | |
| 4 | Rol San RestaurantChinese | 4.0 ★4,545 reviews | Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings), Siu Mai (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings) | 390 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G5 | |
| 5 | The Heartbreak ChefNorth American | 4.7 ★744 reviews | Fried Chicken Sandwich, Mac and Cheese | 170 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8 | |
| 6 | Casa MoralesModern Mexican | 4.8 ★354 reviews | Mole Rojo, Empanadas | 152 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L5 | |
| 7 | Ramen IsshinJapanese Ramen | 4.6 ★4,452 reviews | Red Dragon Ramen, Chicken Karaage | 421 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1 | |
| 8 | Seven Lives Tacos y MariscosMexican | 4.6 ★3,778 reviews | Gobernador Taco, Baja Fish Taco | 72 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2K2 | |
| 9 | Sneaky Dee'sTex-mex | 4.3 ★6,298 reviews | Nachos, Wings | 431 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T2 | |
| 10 | Knockout chickenTakeout | 4.5 ★3,775 reviews | Chicken Burger, Smash Burgers | 207 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L4 | |
| 11 | Ozzy's Burgers TorontoHalal Burgers | 4.5 ★3,347 reviews | Lamb Burger, Original Burger | 66 Nassau St Unit 1/2, Toronto, ON M5T 1M2 | |
| 12 | The BurgernatorBurgers | 4.4 ★3,127 reviews | BIG Bang Burger, Lamb Burgers | 269 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M1 | |
| 13 | Saigon LotusVietnamese | 4.6 ★1,843 reviews | Bun Bo Hue Chay, Golden Curry Vermicelli Soup | 6 St Andrew St, Toronto, ON M5T 1K6 | |
| 14 | Pizzeria Via MercantiNeapolitan Pizza | 4.5 ★1,945 reviews | Pizza, Stuffed Crust Pizza | 188 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L4 | |
| 15 | Phở Hưng RestaurantVietnamese | 4.1 ★3,071 reviews | Phở, Bún bò Huế | 350 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G4 | |
| 16 | FIKA Cafe | 4.6 ★1,420 reviews | Cardamom Latte, Cardamom Bun | 28 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2J9 | |
| 17 | El TrompoMexican | 4.3 ★2,063 reviews | Tinga Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos | 277 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L7 | |
| 18 | Buddha's Vegan RestaurantVegan Chinese | 4.6 ★1,355 reviews | Imitation Duck, General Tao's Vegan Chicken | 666 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1H9 | |
| 19 | Wanda's Pie in the SkyBakery | 4.3 ★1,937 reviews | Key Lime Pie, Cherry Pie | 287 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2 | |
| 20 | Banh Mi Nguyen HuongVietnamese | 4.5 ★1,065 reviews | Banh Mi, Nem Nuong (Grilled Pork Sausage) Honey Garlic Banh Mi | 322 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 1J6 | |
| 21 | HawkerAll-vegan Southeast Asian | 4.7 ★821 reviews | Tasting Menu, Grapes | 291 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2 | |
| 22 | Bunner's BakeshopBakery | 4.4 ★1,018 reviews | Cinnamon Roll, Red Velvet Cupcake | 244 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L7 | |
| 23 | Ugly Delicious TorontoAmerican Comfort | 4.6 ★805 reviews | Wagyu Burger, Classic Burger | 199 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1M1 | |
| 24 | King's CaféVegetarian Chinese | 4.6 ★775 reviews | Gua Baos, Dumplings | 192 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L6 | |
| 25 | LITTLE PEBBLES CAFEJapanese Desserts | 4.2 ★1,224 reviews | Tiramisu Croissant, Strawberry Croissant | 160 Baldwin St #8, Toronto, ON M5T 3K7 |
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