Toronto Life Best New Restaurants in Toronto (Oct 2026)

Seafood

4.9 (71)

What to order Oysters, Ice Box (Small/Mixed Shellfish), Octopus

Japanese

4.5 (298)

What to order Grilled Kanpachi, Maguro (Tuna), Caramel Pudding (Purin)

Modern European

4.5 (367)

What to order Cheeseburger, Rainbow Trout Tartare, Black Cod

French

5.0 (19)

What to order Croquettes, Goat Cheese Salad, Steak Frites

Chinese

4.6 (65)

What to order Signature Broth, Shaobing with Smoky Eggplant Dip, Clam Broth with Noodles and Pork Belly

Italian

4.4 (393)

What to order Tomato Tramezzini, Chicken Liver & Caviar Maritozzi, Scallops Rockefeller

Modern European

4.8 (123)

What to order Lamb Tartare, Green Peppercorn Squid, Duck Confit

Korean Bbq

4.7 (229)

What to order Hansang Tasting Menu, A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, Seafood Pancake

Russian-inspired French Fare · $

4.6 (413)

What to order Sweet Breads, Ribeye Steak, Hokkaido Scallops

Korean-inspired Comfort

4.8 (108)

What to order Deviled Eggs, Steak Tartare, The Burger

Authentic Thai

4.7 (465)

What to order Pad Thai, Green Curry, Beef & Veggies (Beef)

Indian

4.6 (179)

What to order Beef Wellington, Butter Chicken Pot Pie, Hamachi Ceviche / Hiramasa Crudo

Pakistani

4.5 (197)

What to order Spaghetti Squash, Kabocha, Beef Kebab

Japanese Omakase

5.0 (94)

What to order 20-Course Dinner Omakase, Sushi Rice, Scallop

Italian

4.7 (422)

What to order Black Truffle Pasta (Spaghettoni), Black Cod, Branzino

Steakhouse

4.6 (332)

What to order Challah Service, Ribeye Steak, Pastrami

Japanese

5.0 (151)

What to order Cacio e Pepe Ball, Karaage Chicken, Risotto

Palestinian

4.3 (381)

What to order Knafeh, Grey Zucchini Dish, Mushroom Salad

3.8 (1,410)

What to order Blackberry Mojito, Spicy Scallop Rolls, Tajima Wagyu Steak with Au Jus

Italian

4.6 (325)

What to order Mackerel Crostini, Duck Agnolotti, Braised Beef Cheek Cavatelli

European

4.5 (193)

What to order Chicken, Clam Spaghetti / Vongole, Steak Tartare

Italian

4.4 (128)

What to order Agnolotti / Mushroom Agnolotti, Eggplant with Pesto, Ricotta Ravioli with Chanterelles

Italian Steakhouse

4.6 (322)

What to order ELORA ST MARTIN’S STRIPLOIN, CRUDO DI TONNO, 100-EGG PASTA

Seasonal Canadian

4.5 (167)

What to order Chocolate Cake, Escarole Salad, Braised Beef Cheek

Takeout

4.9 (216)

What to order Charcoal Chicken, Fries, Garlic Dip

Middle Eastern

4.9 (729)

What to order Smoked Lamb, Truffle and Mushroom Muttabaq, Cauliflower Burrata

Modern Canadian

4.8 (176)

What to order Chef's Tasting Menu, Scallop Chowder / Scallops, Hispi Cabbage / Charred Cabbage

Modern European With Euro Fusion

4.6 (100)

What to order Beef Tartare, Lobster Benedict, Sea Bream

Modern Canadian Fine Dining

4.6 (949)

What to order Meat Dish (Tasting Menu), Pork Dish, Lobster Course

Vietnamese Pho

4.5 (1,060)

What to order Duck Salad, Pork Tomahawk with lettuce wraps, Crab Fried Rice

Singaporean

4.4 (76)

What to order Laksa, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Kaya Toast Set

Italian

4.3 (329)

What to order Lasagna Bolognese, Tiramisu Soft Serve, Rigatoni Ragu

Italian

4.2 (323)

What to order Spaghetti all’Amatriciana, Beet Salad, Crudo

Authentic Thai · 2 locations in Toronto, East York

4.7 (727)

What to order Pad Thai, Coconut Butterfly Shrimp, Mango Bear Drink / Strawberry Milk Bear

Japanese Omakase

4.7 (889)

What to order Omakase Experience, Pickled Radish Hand Roll, Matcha Cake

American Bbq

4.7 (322)

What to order Brisket, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Mac and Cheese

Modern American

4.8 (279)

What to order Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Bigeye Tuna Tartare, Green Goddess Salad

Hong Kong Fusion

4.6 (184)

What to order Chrysanthemum Caesar, Prawn Toast Okonomiyaki, Ibérico Char Siu

Latin American

4.5 (781)

What to order Brazilian Cheese Puffs, Cornbread, Firecracker Shrimp

Modern European

4.8 (139)

What to order Mushroom Parfait, Potato Pave, Roasted Cabbage

Bar & Pub · $$

4.6 (546)

What to order Espresso Martini, Hojicha Latte, High Balls (Yuzu Highball)

Korean

4.1 (92)

What to order Oklahoma Burger, Gojugang Wings / Korean Sauce Wings, Aguachile

Italian

4.9 (281)

What to order Tuna Crudo, Ricotta Agnolotti, Aglio E Olio

Modern Mexican

4.8 (354)

What to order Mole Rojo, Empanadas, Barbacoa

4.5 (964)

What to order Tavern Burger, Happy Hour Oysters, Stracciatella & Flatbread

Filipino

4.4 (305)

What to order Lechon Kawali, Sisig, Lumpia Shanghai

New-age Goan

4.3 (694)

What to order Keema Pao, Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani

International Fusion

4.7 (165)

What to order Amber Eggs, Smash Chicken Tacos, Lentil Soup

Pizza

4.6 (183)

What to order Vodka Slice (or Vodka Pepperoni), Zaatar Slice, Nice Uncle Collaboration (with Uncle Pete’s)

Modern European

4.4 (1,377)

What to order Lobster Cappelletti, Fried Olives, Bread and Butter

Bar & Pub

4.9 (128)

What to order HK curry crudo, Cheung fun, Shrimp toast

Indian

4.9 (85)

What to order Butter Chicken, Lamb Kosha, Paneer Pinwheel

4.5 (828)

What to order Falafel, Challah, Hummus

Italian

4.8 (51)

What to order Gnudi, Penne Olive Vodka, Wood-Fired Pizza

Italian Sandwiches

4.7 (271)

What to order Enzo, Schiacciata bread sandwiches

Italian · $$$

4.6 (697)

What to order Carbonara, Mushroom Agnolotti, Brussel Sprouts

Traditional Italian · $$$

4.3 (1,586)

What to order Garlic White Wine Clam Pasta, Seafood Linguini, Bruschetta

Japanese · $$$$

4.5 (1,826)

What to order Aburi Assortment / Aburicious, Nama (Classic Nigiri), Pressed Scallops Sushi

Bajan · $$$

4.3 (5,783)

What to order Lamb Chops, Crispy Skinned Salmon, Beet and Burrata Salad

Diner Fare

4.2 (662)

What to order Rigatoni à la Vodka, Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Schnitzel

Modern Canadian-chinese With Asian Fusion · $$

4.4 (1,679)

What to order R&D Fried Rice, Dry Aged Peking Duck, Char Siu Bao

Italian · $$$$

4.3 (1,571)

What to order Rigatoni alla Vodka, Tagliatelle Bolognese, Tiramisu

$$

4.4 (669)

What to order Beef Wellington, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Fish and Chips

Japanese Izakaya · $$

4.5 (1,087)

What to order Wagyu Sliders, Crispy Ume Brussels Sprouts, Oysters