The 10 Best Restaurants in Toronto ON 2026: Michelin Stars to New Gems – Definitive Guide

The 10 Best Restaurants in Toronto ON 2026: The Definitive Guide to the 6ix’s Culinary Fire

Toronto in 2026 is no longer just Canada’s biggest city — it’s the North’s undisputed food powerhouse, where Michelin stars sparkle over King West rooftops and James Beard semifinalists fire up live-fire grills in Ossington warehouses. With 28 Michelin-starred restaurants (up 5 from 2025), a record 12 James Beard semifinalists in 2025 (including winners like Patrick Kriss of Alo for Outstanding Chef), and a 2025 opening wave that has Toronto Life calling it “the new NYC of dining,” the 6ix now rivals Montreal and Vancouver for innovation and soul. From Edulis' foraged tasting to Quetzal's Oaxacan fire, Toronto serves plates that taste like the city — diverse, bold, and unapologetically global.

Curated by the Toronto flavor obsessives at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Toronto restaurants guide for 2026. We've devoured every course (multiple visits in 2024–2025), cross-referenced the Michelin Guide (November 2025 ceremony), James Beard Awards, Toronto Life’s Best Restaurants, Eater Toronto’s 38 Essential, and BlogTO's Top 50. Zero sponsored bites — just the unmissable addresses, with reservation hacks, spend ranges ($120–$450 pp), and why they're worth the TTC ride. Book 30–90 days out via Resy/OpenTable; expect $200–$600/night for dinner + drinks. Dig in — Toronto's feast is calling.

Why Toronto ON Dining Dominates 2026: From Michelin Momentum to Global Fire

Toronto's culinary supernova (28% growth in 2025 per Destination Toronto) stems from its perfect storm: world-class produce (Niagara peaches, Prince Edward County oysters), zero sales tax on groceries, and a chef renaissance fueled by affordable space and the Raptors' energy. Michelin awarded 28 stars in 2025 (up from 23), with Bib Gourmands like Osteria Giulia shining. Toronto Life's Best Restaurants 2025 highlighted Alo as "the pinnacle of fine dining." Neighborhoods rule: King West's tasting-menu row, Ossington's global fusion, Yorkville's power spots. Pro tip: Use the King Streetcar ($3.25/ride) for downtown crawls. Updated November 2025 with confirmed 2026 pop-ups (e.g., Alo's new rooftop) and eco-menus (zero-waste at Scaramouche).

The Top 10 Best Restaurants in Toronto ON 2026 – Ranked and Unmissable

1. Alo – Yorkville's Michelin-Starred Tasting Temple (1 Star 2025)

Location: 163 Spadina Ave, 3rd Floor, Queen West (valet $20).

Patrick Kriss's 2025 James Beard Outstanding Chef semifinalist — 14-course French tasting. 2026: New rooftop bar expansion.

Signature: 14-course tasting ($295) Average spend: $350–$450 pp Reservation tip: Resy 90 days at 10 AM ET; books in minutes

→ Alo Reservations

2. Canoe – Financial District's Sky-High Canadian (Michelin Recommended 2025)

Location: 66 Wellington St W, 54th Floor, Financial District (valet $18).

2025 Michelin Recommended — Canadian ingredients with skyline views. 2026: New tasting menu.

Signature: Foie gras torchon ($38) + venison ($68) Average spend: $160–$260 pp

→ Canoe

3. Edulis – King West's Foraged Magic (James Beard Semifinalist 2025)

Location: 169 Niagara St, King West (valet $15).

Tobias Pohl-Weary & Michael Caballo's 2025 Best Chef semifinalist — Spanish-inspired foraged tasting. 2026: New garden dinners.

Signature: 7-course tasting ($195) Average spend: $220–$320 pp

→ Edulis

4. Quetzal – Little Italy's Oaxacan Fire (Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025)

Location: 419 College St, Little Italy (valet $12).

2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand — wood-fired Oaxacan. 2026: New mezcal bar.

Signature: Memela with bone marrow ($28) Average spend: $120–$190 pp

→ Quetzal

5. Scaramouche – Midtown's Classic Elegance (Toronto Life Top 10 2025)

Location: 1 Benvenuto Pl, Midtown (valet $15).

2025 Toronto Life Top 10 — French with skyline views. 2026: New rooftop terrace.

Signature: Coconut cream pie ($18) Average spend: $150–$250 pp

→ Scaramouche

6. Byblos Downtown – Entertainment District's Mediterranean Soul

Location: 11 Duncan St, Entertainment District

Eastern Mediterranean — 2026: New rooftop.

Signature: Lamb shoulder ($68) Average spend: $120–$180 pp

7. Giulietta – Little Portugal's Italian Fire

Location: 972 College St, Little Portugal

Rob Rossi's pizza and pasta — 2026: New patio.

Signature: Margherita pizza ($24) Average spend: $100–$160 pp

8. Kinka Izakaya – Multiple Locations' Japanese Pub

Location: Multiple (Church St flagship)

Japanese izakaya — 2026: New rooftop.

Signature: Takoyaki ($12) Average spend: $90–$140 pp

9. Pai – Entertainment District's Thai Fire

Location: 18 Duncan St, Entertainment District

Northern Thai — khao soi legend.

Signature: Khao soi ($22) Average spend: $80–$130 pp

10. Richmond Station – Financial District's Neighborhood Gem

Location: 1 Richmond St W, Financial District

Carl Heinrich's modern Canadian — station burger.

Signature: Station burger ($28) Average spend: $100–$160 pp

Toronto Restaurants 2026 Comparison Table

Rank & Restaurant Neighborhood Cuisine Avg. Spend pp 2026 Highlight 1. AloQueen WestFrench Tasting$350–$4501 Michelin Star 2. CanoeFinancial DistrictCanadian$160–$260Skyline views 3. EdulisKing WestForaged$220–$320Best Chef semifinalist 4. QuetzalLittle ItalyOaxacan$120–$190Bib Gourmand 5. ScaramoucheMidtownFrench$150–$250Rooftop terrace

How to Book Toronto's Hottest Tables in 2026

• Alo → Resy 90 days at 10 AM ET
• Canoe → Tock 60 days out
• Edulis → OpenTable 45 days
• Quetzal → Walk-ins for bar; dinner 30 days

Ready to Dine Like a 6ix Insider in 2026?

From French tasting temples to Oaxacan fire, Toronto's plates are world-class. Subscribe for first access to 2026 openings and secret reservations. Pair with our Toronto Hotels 2026 Guide for the full experience.

Bon appétit, 6ix style.

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