Café Polonez : Toronto’s 45-Year-Old Polish Institution on Roncesvalles
There are restaurants you go to once. And then there are restaurants you've been going to your whole life. Café Polonez is the second kind.
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Bar Allegro : The Pompette Group’s Spirited Aperitivo Bar in Little Italy
Bar Allegro opened its doors at 597 College Street in late January 2026. Just a few doors down from Canada's best cocktail bar, Bar Pompette.
Emmer : Great Bakery and Café on Harbord Street
Emmer in Harbord Village makes the pistachio croissants people line up for, house-cured hams, sourdough, and even a sourdough-based beer.
Sep Lai: Laotian delights in a bring-your-own-wine spot
In Pointe-Saint-Charles, Sep Lai is a warm and welcoming spot serving delicious Laotian cuisine, in a bring-your-own-wine format.
Gisèle Buvette: “Living Wines, Lovely People”
In Quebec City, Gisèle offers a "real" buvette just the way we like them! Small plates, a superb wine list, and a great vibe.
Bayrut: Authentic Lebanese Cuisine
Bayrut is authentic Lebanese cuisine inspired by the recipes of the two owners' mother. A great addition to the neighbourhood!
Quetzal : Toronto’s Amazing Fire-Only Mexican Restaurant
Quetzal cooks every dish over open wood fire, with no gas in the kitchen. A Michelin-starred Toronto temple to elevated Mexican cuisine.
Linny’s : An Incredible Steakhouse on Ossington
Linny's combines the Jewish deli tradition with the steakhouse, in a tribute to David Schwartz's Linda, with everything made in house.
Mimi Chinese : One of Our Favourite Chinese Restaurants in Toronto
Mimi Chinese on Davenport reopened in 2026 with a brighter room and a sharper take on regional Chinese cooking in Yorkville.
Linny’s Luncheonette : Big Hug Hospitality’s Insane Takeout Deli
Linny's Luncheonette on Ossington is Big Hug Hospitality's takeout deli, serving delicious sandwiches in Toronto.
Sunny’s Chinese : Mimi Chinese’s Fun Little Cousin
Sunny's Chinese started as a pandemic pop-up out of Mimi Chinese's back kitchen and grew into one of Toronto's most exciting restaurants.
Liliana : Marvin Palomo’s New Personal Tribute on Queen West
Liliana is chef Marvin Palomo's personal restaurant on Queen W, serving Italian classics with subtle Asian influences in a warm 30-seat room.
Porzia’s : The Lasagna That Built a Restaurant
Porzia's — the small, warm restaurant on Oakwood Avenue where this lasagna lives — is so much more than a one-dish story.
Mhel : Where a Piece of Grilled Fish Tells a Whole Story
Mhel is the creation of husband-and-wife team Young Hoon Ji and Seung-Min Yi, who opened the doors in the summer of 2023.
Jamil’s Chaat House : The Modern Pakistani Pop-Up That Made Queen West Buzz
Jamil's Chaat House on Queen West serves modern Pakistani chaat, tandoor classics, and a vibrant natural wine list in a candlelit room.
Taverne Bernhardt’s : The Rotisserie Chicken Restaurant Toronto Didn’t Know It Needed
Taverne Bernhardt's, occupying the main level of a converted Edwardian house on Dovercourt Road, is that restaurant.