Looking for the best restaurants in Toronto to eat at?
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, which also means we’ve got an incredibly diverse food scene.
Whether you’re looking for authentic Mexican tacos or spicy Indian food, you’ll find plenty of amazing restaurants and food spots in Toronto.
Here are some of the best restaurants to visit in downtown Toronto!
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- Looking for specific dishes? Eat at the best Toronto taco spots or best Toronto poké bowl spots.
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- Craving something sweet? Visit the best Toronto ice cream spots, gelato spots, soft serve spots, vegan ice cream spots, or bubble tea spots.
- In the mood for a drink? Stop by one of the best Toronto craft breweries or drink spots.
- Looking to order in? Order Chinese takeout, dessert delivery, or even meal kits on one of the best Toronto food apps, order from restaurants offering their own delivery, or check out these takeout/delivery deals!
Best restaurants in Toronto
Kinka Izakaya
Ever been to a Japanese izakaya before?
They basically serve up tapas-style bar eats alongside cocktails and drinks, and Kinka Izakaya does not disappoint.
Literally everything I’ve ever had at Kinka has been amazing, and I’ve been coming here for over 7 years.
You absolutely need to try their Karaage (deep fried chicken), Takoyaki (octopus balls), and any of their bibimbap bowls.
If you’re interested in seeing more of Kinka’s menu, I’ve got a blog post all about my Kinka Izakaya review.
LOCATION: Various locations
Otto’s Bierhalle
Otto’s serves up local craft beer and amazing German shareable feasts in the trendy Queen West neighbourhood.
They’ve got a spacious interior with plants hanging from the ceiling and a disco-friendly bathroom (if you know, you know).
If you’re into sausages and sauerkraut, you’ll definitely love Otto’s.
LOCATION: 1087 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
PAI Northern Thai Kitchen
PAI is one of Chef Nuit Regular’s multiple restaurants in Toronto, and she’s kinda famous for her amazing and authentic Thai cooking.
Everything on the menu is amazing, but I pretty much always go for the Beef Khao Soi.
If you’re a Thai food fan, check out some of the other best Thai restaurants in Toronto!
LOCATION: 18 Duncan St, Toronto, ON
DaiLo
You’ll find DaiLo’s elegant space in the heart of Little Italy, decked out in teal and gold details.
They serve up French-inspired Chinese dishes, and it’s all a literal dream.
Their Sweet & Sour Pork Hock and Truffle Fried Rice are the bomb dot com.
If you’re wondering what “DaiLo” means, it’s “big brother” in Cantonese, and people typically use it in like a “hey boss!” context.
LOCATION: 503 College St, Toronto, ON
Grand Electric
Grand Electric is one of the best taco spots in Toronto, and I’d totally visit more often if they weren’t so far out west in Parkdale.
While I love their tacos, I die for their Mission Wings – they’re heavenly crispies of goodness flavoured in black mole spice and topped with crema, hot sauce, and sesame.
They’ve also got a selection of cocktails and other dranks if you’re in the mood for that!
LOCATION: 1330 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
Little India
I’ve been coming to Little India since I was a kid, and it’s one of the best Indian restaurants in Toronto.
Their lunch buffets are pretty dang great, and if I’m ordering a-la-carte, I pretty much always go for their Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan.
If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, order a Mango Lassi (a mango yogurt drink) or Gulab Jamun (sweet balls of goodness)!
LOCATION: 255 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
King Taps
King Taps is in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, and I kid you not, they serve up some of the best pizza in Toronto.
I’m obsessed with their BBQ Chicken Pizza and Bianca Pizza (with parmesan cream sauce, fennel sausage, and caramelized onions).
They have a massive menu full of drinks, whether you’re into craft beer or fine wine.
The restaurant itself is also huge, with plenty of seating inside the restaurant or on the patio (partially covered if you’re visiting on a rainy day)!
If you’re interested in seeing more of the menu, I’ve got a blog post all about my King Taps review.
LOCATION: 100 King St. West, Toronto, ON
Best restaurants in Toronto:
- Kinka Izakaya
- Otto’s Bierhalle
- PAI Northern Thai Kitchen
- DaiLo
- Grand Electric
- Little India
- King Taps
Toronto has many awesome restaurants across the city, but these were just some of my favourites.
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If you’re looking for even more Toronto restaurants, you might enjoy these posts:
- Looking for the best places to eat in the city? Try the best cheap eats in Toronto or best healthy restaurants in Toronto.
- Looking for the best ethnic restaurants? Eat at the best Indian restaurants, Mexican restaurants, Chinese restaurants, or Thai restaurants.
- Looking for specific dishes? Eat at the best Toronto taco spots or best Toronto poké bowl spots.
- Searching for Instagrammable spots? Check out the most Instagrammable brunch spots, restaurants, coffee shops, or dessert spots.
- Hunting for the top patios? Sit on one of the best patios in Toronto, rooftop patios, covered patios, Instagrammable patios.
- Craving something sweet? Visit the best Toronto ice cream spots, gelato spots, soft serve spots, vegan ice cream spots, or bubble tea spots.
- In the mood for a drink? Stop by one of the best Toronto craft breweries or drink spots.
- Looking to order in? Order Chinese takeout, dessert delivery, or even meal kits on one of the best Toronto food apps, order from restaurants offering their own delivery, or check out these takeout/delivery deals!
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