Best Restaurants Near the CN Tower, Toronto (Jun 2026)
Where to eat when visiting the CN Tower. A walkable cluster of Toronto's best restaurants between the Entertainment District and the waterfront — from quick bites to proper sit-down meals.
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 | KŌSTBajan | 181 |  |
4.3 ★5,783 reviews | Lamb Chops, Crispy Skinned Salmon | 80 Blue Jays Way 44th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2G3 |
| 2 | AanchModern Indian | 175 |  |
4.3 ★3,064 reviews | Paneer Tikka Masala, Dal Bukhara | 259 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3E4 |
| 3 | Nobu Restaurant TorontoJapanese | 161 |  |
4.2 ★838 reviews | Black Cod with Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño | 25 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 1H2 |
| 4 | Aera | 161 | |
3.8 ★1,410 reviews | Blackberry Mojito, Spicy Scallop Rolls | 8 Spadina Ave. #3800, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 |
| 5 | Ice CreamonologyIce Cream | 153 | 4.7 ★1,455 reviews | Pistachio Ice Cream, Tiramisu Ice Cream | 250 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2N2 | |
| 6 | PUNCHIndian | 149 | |
4.6 ★179 reviews | Beef Wellington, Butter Chicken Pot Pie | 30 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 |
| 7 | Chen Chen's Nashville Hot ChickenTakeout | 147 | 4.5 ★1,044 reviews | Nashville Chicken Sandwich, Nashville Tenders | Wellington Market, 486 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2 | |
| 8 | Clockwork Champagne & Cocktails | 141 | 4.5 ★599 reviews | Afternoon Tea, Scones (plain and cranberry) | 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 | |
| 9 | Pho Ngoc Yen 3Vietnamese | 132 | 4.7 ★851 reviews | Pho (Beef or Chicken), Pad Thai (Chicken & Shrimp) | 350 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R7 | |
| 10 | Khao San RoadAuthentic Thai | 129 | 4.4 ★3,996 reviews | Khao Soi, Bangkok Pad Thai | 11 Charlotte St, Toronto, ON M5V 0M6 | |
| 11 | Rodney’s Oyster HouseSeafood | 121 | 4.6 ★3,447 reviews | Oysters, Mussels | 469 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M4 | |
| 12 | Tutti MattiTuscan Italian | 119 | 4.3 ★599 reviews | Pappardelle, Braised Beef Cheek | 364 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R7 | |
| 13 | Sansotei Ramen Union StationJapanese Ramen | 119 | 4.3 ★558 reviews | Tonkotsu Black, Spicy TanTan | 65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 0C7 | |
| 14 | Oklahoma Burgers - King WestAmerican | 111 | 4.4 ★378 reviews | Oklahoma Burger, Double Smash Bone Marrow Burger | 214 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3S6 | |
| 15 | Minami TorontoJapanese | 109 | 4.4 ★1,373 reviews | Minami Roll, Salmon Oshi Sushi / Aburi Salmon Oshi Bento | 225 King St W Suite 100, Toronto, ON M5V 3M2 | |
| 16 | Mother TongueFilipino | 106 | 4.4 ★1,017 reviews | Wagyu Beef Bao, General Tao Bao | 348 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R7 | |
| 17 | Lulu Bar TorontoHawaiian-inspired | 103 | 4.4 ★802 reviews | Mochiko Fried Chicken, Hot Dog Bao | 427 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1E3 | |
| 18 | Union ChickenCanadian Comfort | 97 | 4.5 ★2,814 reviews | People's Champ Poutine, OG Chicken Sandwich | 65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6 | |
| 19 | Tortería San CosmeMexican | 97 | 4.2 ★508 reviews | Nopales Torta, Esquites | 5 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 3W1 | |
| 20 | Le Sélect BistroClassic French | 97 | 4.4 ★3,153 reviews | Steak Frites, French Onion Soup | 432 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1E3 | |
| 21 | The Morning AfterBrunch | 96 | 4.4 ★3,031 reviews | Chicken and Waffles, PB & J French Toast | 88 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 4A7 | |
| 22 | South St. BurgerAmerican | 87 | 4.3 ★1,348 reviews | Classic Burger, Mushroom and Swiss Burger | 20 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 0G5 | |
| 23 | Prince Street PizzaNew York-style Pizza | 84 | 3.9 ★1,712 reviews | Spicy Spring pizza, Build your own vegan and gluten free deep dish pizza | 472 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0W1 | |
| 24 | Miss Likklemore's | 83 | 4.3 ★863 reviews | Likkle Patties, Slow-Braised Oxtail | 433 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4 | |
| 25 | La DiperieIce Cream | 83 | 4.3 ★851 reviews | Ice Cream (any flavor with a shell), Samberry Cup | 20 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 0G5 | |
| 26 | La CarnitaMexican | 80 | 4.1 ★4,634 reviews | Mexican Chorizo Taco, Pork Belly Taco | 106 John St, Toronto, ON M5H 1X9 | |
| 27 | Pizzeria Moretti TorontoElevated Italian | 75 | 3.5 ★1,036 reviews | Margherita Pizza, Vodka Burrata Rigatoni | 328 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3T4 | |
| 28 | Ramen RyuJapanese Ramen | 75 | 4.3 ★367 reviews | Original Ramen, Spicy Ramen | The Well Lower Ground Level, 486 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2 | |
| 29 | 00 GelatoIce Cream | 72 | 4.3 ★291 reviews | Pistachio Gelato, Salted Caramel Gelato | 370 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1J9 | |
| 30 | The Carbon Snack Bar | 64 | 4.7 ★104 reviews | Breakfast Sandwich & Drip Coffee Combo, Smoked Salmon Sandwich on Biscuit | 460 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2J4 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.