Best Restaurants Near St Lawrence Market, Toronto (Jun 2026)
One of the world's great food markets and the restaurants surrounding it. From peameal bacon sandwiches inside the market to elevated dining rooms on the neighbouring streets.
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 | Restaurant 20 VictoriaModern Canadian | 955 |      |
4.4 ★348 reviews | Milk Bread, Halibut | 20 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5C 2A1 |
| 2 | aKinModern Chinese | 927 |   |
4.7 ★228 reviews | Abundance (Japanese sea bream in mala consommé), Caviar CSB | 51 Colborne St, Toronto, ON M5E 1E3 |
| 3 | SAMMARCOItalian Steakhouse | 555 |   |
4.6 ★322 reviews | ELORA ST MARTIN’S STRIPLOIN, CRUDO DI TONNO | 4 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1G4 |
| 4 | Bar Goa TorontoNew-age Goan | 261 | |
4.3 ★694 reviews | Keema Pao, Butter Chicken | 36 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2C5 |
| 5 | NEO COFFEE BAR | 189 | 4.5 ★2,095 reviews | Cloud 9 Latte, Matcha Latte | 161 Frederick St Unit 100, Toronto, ON M5A 1J9 | |
| 6 | TerroniItalian | 181 | 4.2 ★7,063 reviews | Burrata e Prosciutto, Calamari alla Griglia | 57 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1K6 | |
| 7 | Laylak Lebanese CuisineAuthentic Lebanese | 180 |  |
4.7 ★2,728 reviews | Kefta (both kinds), Date Cake | 25 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2R1 |
| 8 | LucieFrench | 163 | |
4.8 ★548 reviews | Foie Gras, La Saint Jacques (Scallops) | 100 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5C 2W1 |
| 9 | The Berczy TavernModern Canadian | 161 | |
4.6 ★551 reviews | Sunday Prime-Rib Roast, Burger | 69 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B5 |
| 10 | Bar ARDOItalian | 148 | |
4.4 ★180 reviews | Bar Ardo Burger, Linguine with wild shrimp | 169 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1J4 |
| 11 | Blackbird Baking Co. St. LawrenceBakery | 128 | 4.4 ★61 reviews | Sourdough Bread, Kouign Amann | 92, St. Lawrence South Market, 95 Front St E Unit UL44, Toronto, ON M5E 1C2 | |
| 12 | Pearl DiverSeafood | 122 | 4.4 ★1,946 reviews | Oysters, Kimchi Fried Rice | 100 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1K9 | |
| 13 | Victoria Cafe | 113 | 4.1 ★116 reviews | Scones, Mini Beef Wellington | 37 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1E9 | |
| 14 | Notte Ristorante (formerly Amano Trattoria)Italian | 112 | 4.5 ★1,001 reviews | Focaccia with Parmesan butter, Rigatoni Alla Bolognese | 9 Church St, Toronto, ON M5E 1M2 | |
| 15 | SukhoTHAIAuthentic Thai | 95 | 4.2 ★3,836 reviews | Pad Thai, Khao Soi | 52 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1E3 | |
| 16 | Sud FornoItalian | 91 | 4.1 ★2,870 reviews | Pane Pugliese, Pressed Sandwiches (La-Mensa) | 132 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5C 1X3 | |
| 17 | Petit Dejeuner by LPD CaféBreakfast | 91 | 4.3 ★2,031 reviews | Belgian Waffles, Waffle Benedict | 191 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1J5 | |
| 18 | OEB Breakfast Co.Breakfast | 89 | 4.6 ★1,139 reviews | Gnocchi, Benny Brisket | 20 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2B8 | |
| 19 | European DelightEuropean Deli | 77 | 4.3 ★57 reviews | Perogies (Potato & Cheddar, Mushroom & Sauerkraut), Blintzes | 95 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1M6 | |
| 20 | Uno MustachioItalian | 77 | 4.4 ★413 reviews | Veal Parmesan Sandwich, Eggplant Sandwich | Market, 95 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1M6 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.