Toronto Life Best New Restaurants in Toronto (May 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 May 5, 2026
Toronto Life Best New Restaurants in Toronto
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MhelJapanese |      |
4.5 ★298 reviews | Grilled Kanpachi, Maguro (Tuna) | 276 Havelock St, Toronto, ON M6H 3B9 |
| #1 | General Public RestaurantModern European |  |
4.5 ★367 reviews | Cheeseburger, Rainbow Trout Tartare | 201 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1 |
| #2 | Yan Dining RoomChinese |  |
4.6 ★65 reviews | Signature Broth, Shaobing with Smoky Eggplant Dip | 195 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C8 |
| #2 | Bar PrimaItalian |  |
4.4 ★393 reviews | Tomato Tramezzini, Chicken Liver & Caviar Maritozzi | 1136 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3 |
| #3 | Takja BBQ HouseKorean Bbq |  |
4.7 ★229 reviews | Hansang Tasting Menu, A5 Miyazaki Wagyu | 962 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A5 |
| #3 | Restaurant StopRussian-inspired French Fare | |
4.6 ★413 reviews | Sweet Breads, Ribeye Steak | 397 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2N1 |
| #5 | Savor Thai TorontoAuthentic Thai | |
4.7 ★465 reviews | Pad Thai, Green Curry | 1226 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1B4 |
| #5 | Jamil's Chaat HousePakistani | |
4.5 ★197 reviews | Spaghetti Squash, Kabocha | 1086 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H8 |
| #6 | DaNicoItalian |  |
4.7 ★422 reviews | Black Truffle Pasta (Spaghettoni), Black Cod | 440 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T3 |
| #6 | Linny’sSteakhouse |  |
4.6 ★332 reviews | Challah Service, Ribeye Steak | 176 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7 |
| #7 | loufPalestinian | |
4.3 ★381 reviews | Knafeh, Grey Zucchini Dish | 501 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M4V 1B8 |
| #7 | Aera | |
3.8 ★1,410 reviews | Blackberry Mojito, Spicy Scallop Rolls | 8 Spadina Ave. #3800, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 |
| #8 | ContradaItalian | |
4.6 ★325 reviews | Mackerel Crostini, Duck Agnolotti | 537 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1A9 |
| #8 | Martine's Wine BarEuropean | |
4.5 ★193 reviews | Chicken, Clam Spaghetti / Vongole | 293 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2J3 |
| #9 | ONZE RestaurantFrench | |
4.8 ★60 reviews | Seared Pickerel, Standing Spaghetti | 2066 Avenue Rd, North York, ON M5M 4A6 |
| #9 | The Fall Bright TavernSeasonal Canadian | |
4.5 ★167 reviews | Chocolate Cake, Escarole Salad | 840 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1M2 |
| #10 | Arbequina RestaurantMiddle Eastern | |
4.9 ★729 reviews | Smoked Lamb, Truffle and Mushroom Muttabaq | 325 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M6 |
| #10 | The RosebudModern Canadian | |
4.8 ★176 reviews | Chef's Tasting Menu, Scallop Chowder / Scallops | 498 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1M1 |
| #11 | Dopamina RestaurantModern European With Euro Fusion | |
4.6 ★100 reviews | Beef Tartare, Lobster Benedict | 45 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON M7A 1N8 |
| #12 | Porzia'sItalian | |
4.3 ★329 reviews | Lasagna Bolognese, Tiramisu Soft Serve | 319A Oakwood Ave, York, ON M6E 2V8 |
| #12 | OcchiolinoItalian | |
4.2 ★323 reviews | Spaghetti all’Amatriciana, Beet Salad | 499 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5S 2P8 |
| #13 | MSSM YorkvilleJapanese Omakase | |
4.7 ★889 reviews | Omakase Experience, Pickled Radish Hand Roll | 154 Cumberland St 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M5R 1A8 |
| #13 | Pii Nong ThaiThai | |
4.5 ★1,018 reviews | Tom Yum Soup, Green Curry Chicken | 1677 Bayview Ave, East York, ON M4G 3C1 |
| #14 | Ayla UpstairsHong Kong Fusion | |
4.6 ★184 reviews | Chrysanthemum Caesar, Prawn Toast Okonomiyaki | 794 Dundas St W 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1 |
| #14 | Conejo NegroLatin American | |
4.5 ★781 reviews | Brazilian Cheese Puffs, Cornbread | 838 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A2 |
| #15 | Rooms | |
4.6 ★546 reviews | Espresso Martini, Hojicha Latte | 915 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M6H 1Z1 |
| #15 | Bonito'sKorean | |
4.1 ★92 reviews | Oklahoma Burger, Gojugang Wings / Korean Sauce Wings | 180 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7 |
| #16 | Casa MoralesModern Mexican | |
4.8 ★354 reviews | Mole Rojo, Empanadas | 152 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L5 |
| #16 | The Old York Tavern | |
4.5 ★964 reviews | Tavern Burger, Happy Hour Oysters | 167 Niagara St, Toronto, ON M5V 1C9 |
| #17 | Bar Goa TorontoNew-age Goan | |
4.3 ★694 reviews | Keema Pao, Butter Chicken | 36 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2C5 |
| #18 | Amber Kitchen and CoffeeInternational Fusion | |
4.7 ★165 reviews | Amber Eggs, Smash Chicken Tacos | 4 Boulton Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2J3 |
| #18 | DaphneModern European | |
4.4 ★1,377 reviews | Lobster Cappelletti, Fried Olives | 67 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1Z5 |
| #19 | Belle Isle | |
4.9 ★128 reviews | HK curry crudo, Cheung fun | 1455 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Z9 |
| #19 | Romi's | |
4.5 ★828 reviews | Falafel, Challah | 744 St Clair Ave W, York, ON M6C 1B5 |
| #20 | Ariete E ToroItalian Sandwiches | |
4.7 ★271 reviews | Enzo, Schiacciata bread sandwiches | 12 Keewatin Ave, Toronto, ON M4P 1Y2 |
| — | Ascari EnotecaItalian | |
4.6 ★697 reviews | Carbonara, Mushroom Agnolotti | 1111 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1K7 |
| — | Donatello RestaurantTraditional Italian | |
4.3 ★1,586 reviews | Garlic White Wine Clam Pasta, Seafood Linguini | 37 Elm St, Toronto, ON M5G 1H1 |
| — | JaBistroJapanese | |
4.5 ★1,826 reviews | Aburi Assortment / Aburicious, Nama (Classic Nigiri) | 222 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1V6 |
| — | KŌSTBajan | |
4.3 ★5,783 reviews | Lamb Chops, Crispy Skinned Salmon | 80 Blue Jays Way 44th Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2G3 |
| — | Mira Mira DinerDiner Fare | |
4.2 ★662 reviews | Rigatoni à la Vodka, Shrimp Scampi | 1963 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1H9 |
| — | R&DModern Canadian-chinese With Asian Fusion |  |
4.4 ★1,679 reviews | R&D Fried Rice, Dry Aged Peking Duck | 241 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2E2 |
| — | Sofia Italian RestaurantItalian | |
4.3 ★1,571 reviews | Rigatoni alla Vodka, Tagliatelle Bolognese | 99 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1C1 |
| — | The Rabbit Hole | |
4.4 ★669 reviews | Beef Wellington, Sticky Toffee Pudding | 21 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5H 1L6 |
| — | Yokai IzakayaJapanese Izakaya | |
4.5 ★1,087 reviews | Wagyu Sliders, Crispy Ume Brussels Sprouts | 3175 Rutherford Rd #28, Woodbridge, ON L4K 5Y6 |
Ranked by Toronto Life Best New Restaurants.