Best Restaurants on Ossington, Toronto (Jun 2026)
One of the world's coolest streets according to Time Out. Ossington is a dense, eclectic mix of natural wine bars, tasting menus, and late-night taco spots between Dundas and Queen.
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 | Linny’sSteakhouse | 931 |        |
4.6 ★332 reviews | Challah Service, Ribeye Steak | 176 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7 |
| 2 | The Lunch Lady of SaigonVietnamese | 367 |  |
4.5 ★1,060 reviews | Duck Salad, Pork Tomahawk with lettuce wraps | 93 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z2 |
| 3 | Favorites Thai BBQThai Bbq | 261 |  |
4.5 ★585 reviews | Confit Duck Leg, Thai Style Oysters | 141 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z6 |
| 4 | Bang Bang Ice Cream & BakeryIce Cream | 204 | 4.6 ★4,600 reviews | Boba Milk Tea Ice Cream, London Fog Ice Cream | 93A Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 0G1 | |
| 5 | Pho Tien ThanhVietnamese | 176 | |
4.4 ★2,792 reviews | Beef Pho, Rare Beef Pho | 57 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y9 |
| 6 | Mamakas TavernaGreek | 173 | |
4.5 ★1,912 reviews | Lamb Chops, Spanakopita | 80 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7 |
| 7 | La CubanaCuban | 171 |  |
4.4 ★1,834 reviews | Pork Shoulder Meal/Sandwich, Cubano Sandwich | 92 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4 |
| 8 | La BananeFrench | 170 | |
4.6 ★1,270 reviews | Gâteau à la Banane (Banana Cake), Roasted Maitake Mushroom | 227 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8 |
| 9 | The Lakeview Diner | 170 |  |
4.0 ★3,048 reviews | Apple Pie Milkshake, Lakeview Burger | 1132 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X2 |
| 10 | UnionCanadian | 170 | |
4.5 ★1,375 reviews | Steak Tartare, Elk Sliders | 72 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7 |
| 11 | Côte de BœufFrench Bistro | 165 | |
4.4 ★947 reviews | Steak Tartare, Steak Frites | 130 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z5 |
| 12 | FoxleyAsian Fusion | 159 | |
4.4 ★504 reviews | Arctic Char Ceviche, Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche | 207 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8 |
| 13 | Bonito'sKorean | 141 | |
4.1 ★92 reviews | Oklahoma Burger, Gojugang Wings / Korean Sauce Wings | 180 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7 |
| 14 | Sam James Coffee Bar OZ | 124 | 4.5 ★116 reviews | Mocha latte, Coffee | 141 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z6 | |
| 15 | Rooms Coffee | 122 | 4.6 ★586 reviews | Matcha Latte, Hojicha Latte | 135 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z6 | |
| 16 | Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle RestaurantVietnamese | 114 | 4.2 ★1,887 reviews | Pho, Fried Spring Rolls | 125 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4 | |
| 17 | Bellwoods Brewery | 96 | 4.5 ★2,443 reviews | Big Pig, Burger | 124 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z5 | |
| 18 | Fat ChoiVegan | 89 | 4.6 ★174 reviews | Bao Buns, Noodles | 94 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4 | |
| 19 | ODDSEOULKorean Fusion | 85 | 4.3 ★1,053 reviews | Japchae, Pork Bao | 90 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4 | |
| 20 | Linny's LuncheonetteSandwiches | 83 | 4.4 ★101 reviews | Pastrami Sandwich, Reuben Sandwich | 174 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7 | |
| 21 | Gracie’s PizzaPizza | 76 | 4.4 ★30 reviews | Spicy Pepp Pizza, Margherita Pizza | 1181 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X4 | |
| 22 | Taberna LXPortuguese | 66 | 4.8 ★129 reviews | Olive Oil Cake, Meat Croquettes | 1161 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X3 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.