Barberian’s Steak House: The Toronto Spot That Hasn’t Blinked Since 1959
Barberian's Steak House has been Toronto's classic steakhouse since 1959, run by Arron Barberian, with the largest wine cellar in Canada.
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Casa Paco: A Love Letter to Old-World Europe in a Little Italy Row House
In Toronto's Little Italy, Casa Paco's four partners cook seafood tasting menus, Sunday paella and Ontario Wagyu cured six months.
Cono: the Canis chefs are back on College Street, and they’re scooping gelato
Jeff Kang and Tosh Agassiz, are making small-batch gelato on College Street. Basque cheesecake, sweet corn, miso blondie and more.
Cherry on Top: gelato that stays open as late as Ossington does
Cherry on Top brings house-made vegan, gluten-free gelato, Italian sodas and an espresso bar to Dundas and Ossington.
156 OneFiveSix: Toronto’s Only Michelin-Recognized Korean Restaurant
156 OneFiveSix is Toronto's only Michelin-recognized Korean restaurant. Now on Queen West with a moody open kitchen and a 48-hour short rib.
Uh Bar: a laboratory invaded by nature on Dundas West
In a basement on Dundas West, Uh Bar pours clarified gin fizzes, hawthorn margaritas and hosts Sunday live music.
Gram’s Pizza: the analog slice shop keeping the Junction Triangle fed
No website, no app, just a phone number and cardboard signs. Inside Gram's Pizza, the Junction Triangle slice shop.
Imanishi Japanese Kitchen: Ten Years of Izakaya Spirit on Dundas West
A decade in, Imanishi still runs on izakaya logic: corn kakiage, Tokyo Toast and a sake list they are more than happy to walk you through.
Actinolite: The Ossington Restaurant Where No One Is Called Chef
Inside Actinolite, the Ossington restaurant where the menu never repeats and no one in the kitchen is called chef.
The French Kitchen: Didier Leroy’s French technique, Canadian ingredients, and twenty seats in the Junction
In a 20-seat Junction room, chef Didier Leroy plates five courses of French technique and Canadian produce.
Pizzeria Badiali: The Pizza That Put Toronto on the Map
Judging by the line stretching out of Pizzeria Badiali, this place makes great pizza. It's time to discover this exceptional pizzeria.
Bar Isabel: A Gateway to Spanish Gastronomy in Toronto
Our review of Bar Isabel, Grant van Gameren's Spanish tapas bar on College, where the grilled octopus, jamon and sherry keep every seat full.
Bakery Pompette : A Taste of France on College Street
Bakery Pompette is a true French-style neighbourhood bakery: a place to come pick up your daily bread and pastries.
Bar Vendetta: An Incredible Table on Dundas Street West
Bar Vendetta is Jen Agg's pasta and natural wine bar in the former Black Hoof space on Dundas West, with an Italian-leaning list.
Contrada: Italian Fun Dining in Little Italy
Contrada brings seasonal modern Italian to Toronto's Little Italy: handmade pasta, expressive vegetables and seafood on College Street.
Ferdi’s: The Swiss-English Chip Shop Winning the Junction
At Ferdi's, a Toronto couple turns Swiss-English cravings into fish and chips, sausages and three-day triple-cooked fries.