Best Restaurants on King West, Toronto (Aug 2026)
High-energy restaurants, rooftop patios, and late-night dining along one of Toronto's busiest going-out strips between Bathurst and Spadina.
Last updated August 23, 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 | Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen | 277 |   |
4.4 ★3,381 reviews | Curried Goat, Jerk Chicken | 104 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2 |
| 2 | Vela Toronto | 268 |  |
4.5 ★1,114 reviews | Strip Loin Steak, Espresso Martini | 90 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2 |
| 3 | KŌSTBajan | 181 |  |
4.3 ★5,783 reviews | Lamb Chops, Crispy Skinned Salmon | 80 Blue Jays Way 44th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2G3 |
| 4 | Gusto 101Southern Italian | 180 | |
4.3 ★5,485 reviews | Mafalde ai Funghi (Mushroom Pasta), Veal Schnitzel | 101 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N3 |
| 5 | AanchModern Indian | 175 | |
4.3 ★3,064 reviews | Paneer Tikka Masala, Dal Bukhara | 259 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3E4 |
| 6 | Beast PizzaPizza | 168 | |
4.5 ★1,108 reviews | Pepperoni Pizza, Crust Monsieur | 96 Tecumseth St., Toronto, ON M6J 2H1 |
| 7 | SARA | 165 | |
4.6 ★780 reviews | Tasting Menu, Ikura Latke | 98 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2 |
| 8 | Nobu Restaurant TorontoJapanese | 161 | |
4.2 ★838 reviews | Black Cod with Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño | 25 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 1H2 |
| 9 | Forget Me Not Coffee | 149 | 4.5 ★775 reviews | Black Sesame Latte, Dalgona Latte | 506 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1T5 | |
| 10 | Forno CulturaBakery | 136 | 4.5 ★1,470 reviews | Cornetto Mandorla, Focaccia Bread | 609 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M5 | |
| 11 | 1 Kitchen | 124 | 4.2 ★1,089 reviews | Pumpkin Soup, Smoked Cheddar Dip | 550 Wellington St W Ground Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2V4 | |
| 12 | Cafe RenéeFrench | 122 | 4.3 ★794 reviews | Ravioli du Dauphine, Rigatoni alla Vodka | 100 Portland St, Toronto, ON M5V 2N2 | |
| 13 | Rodney’s Oyster HouseSeafood | 121 | 4.6 ★3,447 reviews | Oysters, Mussels | 469 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M4 | |
| 14 | Honey ChineseChinese | 115 | 4.2 ★228 reviews | Peking Duck Tacos, General Tso Chicken | Located Inside Portland Square, 600 King St W 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 1M6 | |
| 15 | The DorsetBritish Gastropub | 114 | 4.4 ★525 reviews | Chicken Liver Pâté, Crispy Prawn Toast | 457 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1E7 | |
| 16 | Lulu Bar TorontoHawaiian-inspired | 103 | 4.4 ★802 reviews | Mochiko Fried Chicken, Hot Dog Bao | 427 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1E3 | |
| 17 | Miss Likklemore's | 103 | 4.3 ★863 reviews | Likkle Patties, Slow-Braised Oxtail | 433 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.