Best Restaurants Near the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) (Jun 2026)
Where to eat when you're at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. A walkable cluster of some of Toronto's best restaurants between the Entertainment District and the waterfront.
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 | AloFrench Tasting Menu | 1,176 | 4.6 ★2,133 reviews | Tasting Menu, Egg & Toast | 163 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2L6 | |
| 2 | Sushi YugenSushi | 431 | 4.7 ★493 reviews | Omakase ($98 price point), Torched A5 Wagyu Sushi (add-on) | 150 York St, Toronto, ON M5H 3S5 | |
| 3 | CanoeInventive Canadian | 378 | 4.4 ★3,773 reviews | Wild Ginger Meringue with Blackberries, Alberta Beef | 66 Wellington St W 54th floor, Toronto, ON M5K 1E9 | |
| 4 | Aloette RestaurantFrench Bistro | 374 | 4.5 ★1,982 reviews | Wedge Salad, Lamb Skewers | 163 Spadina Ave. 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2A5 | |
| 5 | KiinRoyal Thai | 270 | 4.6 ★1,189 reviews | Royal Thai Assorted Dumplings, Lamb Chops | 326 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R3 | |
| 6 | Mott 32 TorontoContemporary Chinese | 201 | 4.1 ★295 reviews | Shredded Peking Duck Spring Roll, Hot & Sour Iberico Pork Shanghainese Soup Dumplings | 190 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 0A3 | |
| 7 | PAINorthern Thai | 192 | 4.6 ★14,561 reviews | Khao Soi, Chef Nuit’s Pad Thai | 18 Duncan St, Toronto, ON M5H 3G8 | |
| 8 | Mizzica Gelateria & CafeItalian Desserts | 181 | 4.7 ★3,013 reviews | Pistachio Gelato, Sicilia Gelato | 307 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A4 | |
| 9 | KŌSTBajan | 181 | 4.3 ★5,783 reviews | Lamb Chops, Crispy Skinned Salmon | 80 Blue Jays Way 44th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2G3 | |
| 10 | AanchModern Indian | 175 | 4.3 ★3,064 reviews | Paneer Tikka Masala, Dal Bukhara | 259 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3E4 | |
| 11 | JaBistroJapanese | 173 | 4.5 ★1,826 reviews | Aburi Assortment / Aburicious, Nama (Classic Nigiri) | 222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6 | |
| 12 | LOUIX LOUISAmerican | 169 | 4.2 ★1,850 reviews | Beef Tartare, Steak (Cowboy Steak / Beef Tenderloin) | 325 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 4G3 | |
| 13 | DaphneModern European | 169 | 4.4 ★1,377 reviews | Lobster Cappelletti, Fried Olives | 67 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1Z5 | |
| 14 | LucieFrench | 163 | 4.8 ★548 reviews | Foie Gras, La Saint Jacques (Scallops) | 100 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5C 2W1 | |
| 15 | The Rabbit Hole | 161 | 4.4 ★669 reviews | Beef Wellington, Sticky Toffee Pudding | 21 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1L6 | |
| 16 | Nobu Restaurant TorontoJapanese | 161 | 4.2 ★838 reviews | Black Cod with Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño | 25 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 1H2 | |
| 17 | Aera | 161 | 3.8 ★1,410 reviews | Blackberry Mojito, Spicy Scallop Rolls | 8 Spadina Ave. #3800, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 | |
| 18 | Harbour 60 TorontoSteakhouse | 156 | 4.4 ★3,016 reviews | Buttermilk Calamari, Fried Brussels Sprouts | 60 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 1B7 | |
| 19 | estiatorio Milos TorontoMediterranean | 156 | 4.3 ★416 reviews | Milos Special, Grilled Fish (Grouper, Red Snapper, Bass) | 330 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 2S8 | |
| 20 | Ice CreamonologyIce Cream | 153 | 4.7 ★1,455 reviews | Pistachio Ice Cream, Tiramisu Ice Cream | 250 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2N2 | |
| 21 | PUNCHIndian | 149 | 4.6 ★179 reviews | Beef Wellington, Butter Chicken Pot Pie | 30 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 | |
| 22 | 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 | |
| 23 | Clockwork Champagne & Cocktails | 141 | 4.5 ★599 reviews | Afternoon Tea, Scones (plain and cranberry) | 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 | |
| 24 | Shangri-La Lobby Lounge and BarLounge Fare | 140 | 4.4 ★568 reviews | Afternoon Tea, Scones | 188 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 0A3 | |
| 25 | Banh Mi BoysVietnamese With Asian Fusion | 136 | 4.5 ★2,414 reviews | Fried Chicken Bao, Kimchi Fries | 392 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A9 | |
| 26 | 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 | |
| 27 | Touhenboku RamenJapanese Ramen | 129 | 4.3 ★1,730 reviews | Black Garlic Ramen, Mushroom Ramen | 261 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4 | |
| 28 | Khao San RoadAuthentic Thai | 129 | 4.4 ★3,996 reviews | Khao Soi, Bangkok Pad Thai | 11 Charlotte St, Toronto, ON M5V 0M6 | |
| 29 | Rodney’s Oyster HouseSeafood | 121 | 4.6 ★3,447 reviews | Oysters, Mussels | 469 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M4 | |
| 30 | Los Compas TacosAuthentic Mexican | 120 | 4.8 ★2,273 reviews | Al Pastor Tacos, Asada Tacos | 140 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2L4 | |
| 31 | Tutti MattiTuscan Italian | 119 | 4.3 ★599 reviews | Pappardelle, Braised Beef Cheek | 364 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R7 | |
| 32 | NAAN KABOBAfghan | 119 | 4.8 ★2,165 reviews | Sultani Plate, NK Grill | 240 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z7 | |
| 33 | Sansotei Ramen Union StationJapanese Ramen | 119 | 4.3 ★558 reviews | Tonkotsu Black, Spicy TanTan | 65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 0C7 | |
| 34 | Ikkousha Ramen TorontoJapanese Ramen | 118 | 4.6 ★2,529 reviews | Signature Tonkotsu Ramen, Black Tonkotsu Ramen | 249 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4 | |
| 35 | The DorsetBritish Gastropub | 114 | 4.4 ★525 reviews | Chicken Liver Pâté, Crispy Prawn Toast | 457 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1E7 | |
| 36 | Oklahoma Burgers - King WestAmerican | 111 | 4.4 ★378 reviews | Oklahoma Burger, Double Smash Bone Marrow Burger | 214 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3S6 | |
| 37 | Le Gourmand | 110 | 4.3 ★1,854 reviews | Chocolate Chip Cookie, Salted Caramel Cookie | 152 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 3S6 | |
| 38 | Pearl Harbourfront Chinese CuisineChinese | 110 | 4.3 ★1,757 reviews | Peking Duck, Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) | 207 Queens Quay W #200, Toronto, ON M5J 1A7 | |
| 39 | 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 | |
| 40 | Mother TongueFilipino | 106 | 4.4 ★1,017 reviews | Wagyu Beef Bao, General Tao Bao | 348 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R7 | |
| 41 | LIBRARY BAR | 105 | 4.5 ★848 reviews | Bay Street Sandwich (Prime Rib Sandwich), French Onion Soup | 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3 | |
| 42 | Lulu Bar TorontoHawaiian-inspired | 103 | 4.4 ★802 reviews | Mochiko Fried Chicken, Hot Dog Bao | 427 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1E3 | |
| 43 | Byblos DowntownEastern Mediterranean | 100 | 4.5 ★3,648 reviews | Turkish Manti Dumplings, Fried Chicken | 11 Duncan St, Toronto, ON M5V 3M2 | |
| 44 | Pizzeria Libretto - UniversityNeapolitan Pizza | 98 | 4.4 ★3,576 reviews | New York Pepperoni Pizza, Margherita Pizza | 155 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 3B7 | |
| 45 | Union ChickenCanadian Comfort | 97 | 4.5 ★2,814 reviews | People's Champ Poutine, OG Chicken Sandwich | 65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6 | |
| 46 | Tortería San CosmeMexican | 97 | 4.2 ★508 reviews | Nopales Torta, Esquites | 5 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 3W1 | |
| 47 | Le Sélect BistroClassic French | 97 | 4.4 ★3,153 reviews | Steak Frites, French Onion Soup | 432 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1E3 | |
| 48 | The Morning AfterBrunch | 96 | 4.4 ★3,031 reviews | Chicken and Waffles, PB & J French Toast | 88 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 4A7 | |
| 49 | Queen Mother CafeSoutheast Asian | 92 | 4.4 ★1,870 reviews | Ping Gai, Thai Spicy Chicken Peanut Noodle Bowl | 208 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z2 | |
| 50 | Sud FornoItalian | 91 | 4.1 ★2,870 reviews | Pane Pugliese, Pressed Sandwiches (La-Mensa) | 132 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5C 1X3 | |
| 51 | Illstyl3 SammiesAmerican | 88 | 4.6 ★984 reviews | Philly Cheesesteak, South Philty Steak | 300 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1X2 | |
| 52 | RUDYAmerican | 87 | 4.3 ★1,351 reviews | The Crudy Burger, Double Patty Smash Burger | 69 Duncan St, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4 | |
| 53 | South St. BurgerAmerican | 87 | 4.3 ★1,348 reviews | Classic Burger, Mushroom and Swiss Burger | 20 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 0G5 | |
| 54 | Astor Lounge | 84 | 4.2 ★70 reviews | Oolong Cream Tea, Scones | 325 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 4G3 | |
| 55 | 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 | |
| 56 | Mos Mos Coffee | 83 | 4.6 ★659 reviews | Cold Brew, Lattes (Lao or Blue Mountain Iced) | Exchange Tower, 130 King St W, Toronto, ON M5X 1K6 | |
| 57 | Miss Likklemore's | 83 | 4.3 ★863 reviews | Likkle Patties, Slow-Braised Oxtail | 433 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4 | |
| 58 | La DiperieIce Cream | 83 | 4.3 ★851 reviews | Ice Cream (any flavor with a shell), Samberry Cup | 20 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 0G5 | |
| 59 | mamanEuropean | 82 | 4.3 ★757 reviews | Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie (Oprah's Favorite), Salted Tahini Honeycomb Latte | 100 King St W, Toronto, ON M5X 1A9 | |
| 60 | La CarnitaMexican | 80 | 4.1 ★4,634 reviews | Mexican Chorizo Taco, Pork Belly Taco | 106 John St, Toronto, ON M5H 1X9 | |
| 61 | Pizzeria Moretti TorontoElevated Italian | 75 | 3.5 ★1,036 reviews | Margherita Pizza, Vodka Burrata Rigatoni | 328 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3T4 | |
| 62 | 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 | |
| 63 | The Dapper Doughnut CafeDonut Shop | 74 | 4.0 ★45 reviews | Mini Doughnuts, Salted Caramel Doughnut | 40 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3Y2 | |
| 64 | Cubano KingsCuban | 74 | 4.8 ★255 reviews | Cubano Sandwich (Classic, Miami, or Tampa style), Pastelitos de Guayaba | 141 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2K8 | |
| 65 | The brick room | 74 | 4.3 ★340 reviews | Matcha Drinks (General), Ube Matcha | 181 Bay St. C060, Toronto, ON M5J 2T3 | |
| 66 | Tha Phae TavernThai | 73 | 4.6 ★265 reviews | Tom Yum Chicken Wings, Drunken Ramen Noodles with Pork Belly | 221 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1W4 | |
| 67 | HoGa Oriental CuisineKorean | 73 | 4.3 ★303 reviews | Chicken Katsu, Fish Katsu | 121 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3T9 | |
| 68 | 00 GelatoIce Cream | 72 | 4.3 ★291 reviews | Pistachio Gelato, Salted Caramel Gelato | 370 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1J9 | |
| 69 | Porchetta & Co | 68 | 3.9 ★233 reviews | Porchetta Sandwich, Fries | Exchange Tower, 130 King St W, Toronto, ON M5X 1K6 | |
| 70 | 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 | |
| 71 | Sam James Coffee Bar - PATH | 55 | 4.6 ★295 reviews | Latte, Espresso | 150 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3T9 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.






































































