Toronto Life Best New Restaurants in Toronto (Mar 2026)
Toronto Life's annual ranking of the city's best new restaurants, selected by their food editors.
See the official 2025 list at Toronto Life Best New Restaurants.
Last updated March 14, 2026
Mhel
Toronto
What to order Grilled Kanpachi, Maguro, Grilled Chicken
General Public Restaurant
Toronto
What to order Banoffee Pie, Malt Chips / Fries, Rainbow Trout Tartare
Yan Dining Room
Toronto
What to order Quail Bone Broth, Drunken Oyster, Steamed Clams Custard
Bar Prima
Toronto
What to order Scallops Rockefeller, Lobster Fra Diavola, Gnocchi with Truffle
Takja BBQ House
Toronto
What to order Hansang Set Menu, A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, Seafood Pancake
Restaurant Stop
Toronto
What to order Ribeye Steak, Scallops, Honey Cake
Savor Thai Toronto
Toronto
What to order Beef Cheek Curry, Pad Thai, Mango Sticky Rice
Jamil's Chaat House
Toronto
What to order Tasting Menu, Karahi Chicken Bun, Maitake Mushrooms
DaNico
Toronto
What to order Black Truffle Pasta, Wagyu Beef, Signature Tasting Menu
Linny’s
Toronto
What to order Pastrami, Challah Service, Chicken Liver Toast
louf
Toronto
What to order Maftoul, Kunafeh, Grey Zucchini
Aera
Toronto
What to order Avocado Maki, 10 oz Steak, Well Seafood Tower
Contrada
Toronto
What to order Mackerel Toast, Pork Chop, Cavatelli Pasta
Martine's Wine Bar
Toronto
What to order Chocolate Cake, Chicken, Pasta
The Fall Bright Tavern
Toronto
What to order Chocolate Cake, Chicken Sausage au Chalet, Braised Beef Cheek
The Rosebud
Toronto
What to order Scallops, Chef's Tasting Menu, Salmon Tartare
and/ore
Toronto
What to order Deviled Eggs, Chicken, Octopus
Porzia's
What to order Lasagna Bolognese, Rigatoni Ragu, Tiramisu Soft Serve
Occhiolino
Toronto
What to order Amatriciana, Pappardelle, Soft Serve with Olive Oil
Pii Nong Thai
What to order Papaya Salad, Tom Yum Soup, Green Curry Chicken
Conejo Negro
Toronto
What to order Firecracker Shrimp, Cornbread, Fried Chicken
Bonito's
Toronto
What to order Oklahoma Burger, Korean Fried Chicken Sandos, Gojugang Wings
Casa Morales
Toronto
What to order Carnitas, Barbacoa, Crema Poblana
The Old York Tavern
Toronto
What to order Stracciatella & Flatbread, Tavern Burger, Mushroom Tartine
Daphne
Toronto
What to order Beef Tartare, Branzino, Lobster Tail Pasta
Belle Isle
Toronto
What to order Shrimp Toast, Patatas Bravas, Dan Dan Mian
Ariete E Toro
Toronto
What to order Enzo Sandwich, La Primavera, Quello Forte
Toronto Life Best New Restaurants in Toronto
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MhelContemporary Asian | |
4.5 ★295 reviews | Grilled Kanpachi, Maguro | 276 Havelock St, Toronto, ON M6H 3B9 |
| #1 | General Public RestaurantModern European | |
4.5 ★358 reviews | Banoffee Pie, Malt Chips / Fries | 201 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1 |
| #2 | Yan Dining RoomChinese | |
4.6 ★60 reviews | Quail Bone Broth, Drunken Oyster | 195 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C8 |
| #2 | Bar PrimaItalian | |
4.4 ★372 reviews | Scallops Rockefeller, Lobster Fra Diavola | 1136 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3 |
| #3 | Takja BBQ HouseKorean Bbq | |
4.7 ★225 reviews | Hansang Set Menu, A5 Miyazaki Wagyu | 962 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A5 |
| #3 | Restaurant StopContemporary | |
4.6 ★411 reviews | Ribeye Steak, Scallops | 397 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2N1 |
| #5 | Savor Thai TorontoThai | |
4.7 ★452 reviews | Beef Cheek Curry, Pad Thai | 1226 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1B4 |
| #5 | Jamil's Chaat HousePakistani | |
4.5 ★188 reviews | Tasting Menu, Karahi Chicken Bun | 1086 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H8 |
| #6 | DaNicoItalian | |
4.7 ★393 reviews | Black Truffle Pasta, Wagyu Beef | 440 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T3 |
| #6 | Linny’sSteakhouse | |
4.6 ★306 reviews | Pastrami, Challah Service | 176 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7 |
| #7 | loufMiddle Eastern | |
4.3 ★ | Maftoul, Kunafeh | 501 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M4V 1B8 |
| #7 | AeraContemporary | |
3.8 ★1,386 reviews | Avocado Maki, 10 oz Steak | 8 Spadina Ave. #3800, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 |
| #8 | ContradaItalian | |
4.6 ★312 reviews | Mackerel Toast, Pork Chop | 537 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A9 |
| #8 | Martine's Wine BarContemporary | |
4.5 ★190 reviews | Chocolate Cake, Chicken | 293 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2J3 |
| #9 | The Fall Bright TavernContemporary Canadian | |
4.5 ★ | Chocolate Cake, Chicken Sausage au Chalet | 840 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1M2 |
| #10 | The RosebudContemporary | |
4.8 ★168 reviews | Scallops, Chef's Tasting Menu | 498 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1M1 |
| #11 | and/oreModern | |
4.6 ★835 reviews | Deviled Eggs, Chicken | 1040 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H7 |
| #12 | Porzia'sItalian | |
4.3 ★327 reviews | Lasagna Bolognese, Rigatoni Ragu | 319A Oakwood Ave, York, ON M6E 2V8 |
| #12 | OcchiolinoItalian | |
4.2 ★318 reviews | Amatriciana, Pappardelle | 499 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5S 2P8 |
| #13 | Pii Nong ThaiAuthentic Thai | |
4.5 ★1,020 reviews | Papaya Salad, Tom Yum Soup | 1677 Bayview Ave, East York, ON M4G 3C1 |
| #14 | Conejo NegroCaribbean | |
4.5 ★762 reviews | Firecracker Shrimp, Cornbread | 838 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A2 |
| #15 | Bonito'sKorean-ecuadorian Fusion | |
4.1 ★92 reviews | Oklahoma Burger, Korean Fried Chicken Sandos | 180 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7 |
| #16 | Casa MoralesMexican | |
4.8 ★342 reviews | Carnitas, Barbacoa | 152 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L5 |
| #16 | The Old York TavernContemporary Canadian | |
4.5 ★953 reviews | Stracciatella & Flatbread, Tavern Burger | 167 Niagara St, Toronto, ON M5V 1C9 |
| #18 | DaphneModern Canadian | |
4.4 ★ | Beef Tartare, Branzino | 67 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1Z5 |
| #19 | Belle IsleAmerican | |
4.9 ★116 reviews | Shrimp Toast, Patatas Bravas | 1455 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Z9 |
| #20 | Ariete E ToroItalian | |
4.7 ★262 reviews | Enzo Sandwich, La Primavera | 12 Keewatin Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 1Y2 |
Ranked by Toronto Life Best New Restaurants.