Best Restaurants in Toronto
This list highlights some of Toronto's best restaurants based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. It covers a wide range of cuisines, from Korean and Japanese to Mexican and Middle Eastern. Most restaurants are in Old Toronto, with a few in North York and Etobicoke, and the majority are in the inexpensive price category. The selection includes everything from casual food trucks to more formal dining rooms.
This focus on volume and rating helps identify places that are both popular and well regarded. You will find options for casual bites, all you can eat grills, and a few spots for a more expensive dinner. Service is a common positive theme, with many reviewers mentioning kind and welcoming staff across many different establishments. The list also reflects a variety of opening hours, from early morning bakeries to late night lounges.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOEY King St | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 15,203 | $$ |
| 2 | Gyubee Japanese Grill (Dundas) | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 12,855 | $ |
| 3 | Earls Kitchen + Bar - King West (King & Portland) | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 6,016 | $$ |
| 4 | Venerica Meats Grill | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 5 | 1,101 | $ |
| 5 | Kuya Don Lomi Batangas | North York | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 2,623 | $ |
| 6 | Poulet Rouge | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 2,092 | $ |
| 7 | Kim's Noodle | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,695 | $ |
| 8 | The Burger's Priest | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,589 | $$ |
| 9 | Sinjeon Topokki & Bar (Pocha) - Bloor 신전떡볶이 | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,276 | $ |
| 10 | Machida Shoten (College St) | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,195 | $ |
| 11 | Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill - Downtown | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,146 | $ |
| 12 | Mystic Muffin | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,144 | $ |
| 13 | Taco Loco | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,138 | $ |
| 14 | Saffron Mahal Indian Cuisine | North York | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 3,421 | $ |
| 15 | Antler Kitchen & Bar | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,869 | $$$ |
| 16 | Hawa Beirut Restaurant & Lounge | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,818 | $ |
| 17 | Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine Downtown Toronto | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,164 | $ |
| 18 | Haroo Korean Restaurant 하루 | Etobicoke | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 844 | $ |
| 19 | Arbequina Restaurant | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 828 | $$ |
| 20 | Korean Grill House Spadina | Old Toronto | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,782 | $ |
JOEY King St
It is open late, until 2:00 AM on some days, and has outdoor seating. Reviewers often mention kind staff, happy hour, and dishes like crab dip and udon carbonara.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-01:00
- Mon 11:00-01:00
- Tue 11:00-01:00
- Wed 11:00-02:00
- Thu 11:00-02:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
Gyubee Japanese Grill (Dundas)
It is known for its all you can eat BBQ and reviewers highlight the kind staff, meat quality, and crème brûlée. It is open for lunch and dinner daily.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-23:00
- Mon 12:00-23:00
- Tue 12:00-23:00
- Wed 12:00-23:00
- Thu 12:00-23:00
- Fri 12:00-00:00
- Sat 12:00-00:00
Earls Kitchen + Bar - King West (King & Portland)
It has a patio and offers happy hour. Reviewers often mention kind and sweet staff, birthday celebrations, and the petite steak frites.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-02:00
- Mon 11:30-02:00
- Tue 11:30-02:00
- Wed 11:30-02:00
- Thu 11:30-02:00
- Fri 11:30-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
Venerica Meats Grill
Reviewers praise its authentic Mexican food like carnitas and birria, and note staff friendliness. It operates from a food truck and closes at 5:00 PM most days.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-15:00
- Mon 09:30-17:00
- Tue 09:30-17:00
- Wed 09:30-17:00
- Thu 09:30-17:00
- Fri 09:30-17:00
- Sat 09:00-17:00
Kuya Don Lomi Batangas
It is known for Batangas lomi and bulalo. Reviewers often mention the large serving sizes. It is closed on Sundays and opens at 11:00 AM most days.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-20:30
- Tue 14:00-20:30
- Wed 11:00-20:30
- Thu 11:00-20:30
- Fri 10:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Poulet Rouge
It serves healthy bowls and flavourful chicken, with poutine and shisha also mentioned. It is open late, until midnight daily.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:30-00:00
- Mon 10:30-00:00
- Tue 10:30-00:00
- Wed 10:30-00:00
- Thu 10:30-00:00
- Fri 10:30-00:00
- Sat 10:30-00:00
Kim's Noodle
Reviewers often mention jjamppong, jajangmyeon, and large portions of Korean Chinese food. It is open for lunch and dinner with consistent hours.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
The Burger's Priest
It is known for its burgers, chicken sandwiches, and shakes. Reviewers also mention kind staff and poutine. It is open until midnight every day.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Sinjeon Topokki & Bar (Pocha) - Bloor 신전떡볶이
It specializes in Korean street food like topokki and kimbap. Reviewers often mention the Mala Rose Topokki and fries. It is open until 1:00 AM daily.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-01:00
- Mon 12:00-01:00
- Tue 12:00-01:00
- Wed 12:00-01:00
- Thu 12:00-01:00
- Fri 12:00-01:00
- Sat 12:00-01:00
Machida Shoten (College St)
Reviewers highlight the ramen broth, chili bean paste, and complimentary rice. It is open for lunch and dinner from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill - Downtown
Reviewers often mention the chicken shawarma, garlic potatoes, and welcoming staff. It is open late, until 3:00 AM on weekends.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-01:00
- Mon 11:00-01:00
- Tue 11:00-01:00
- Wed 11:00-01:00
- Thu 11:00-01:00
- Fri 11:00-03:00
- Sat 11:00-03:00
Mystic Muffin
It is known for its apple cake, banana bread, and falafel, with a cozy atmosphere. It opens early at 7:00 AM on weekdays and is closed on Sundays.
Opening hours
- Mon 07:00-18:00
- Tue 07:00-18:00
- Wed 07:00-18:00
- Thu 07:00-18:00
- Fri 07:00-18:00
- Sat 08:00-17:30
Taco Loco
It is known for birria tacos and other Mexican fare like pastor tacos. Reviewers often mention the friendly owner. It is closed on Tuesdays.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-20:00
- Mon 12:00-20:00
- Wed 12:00-20:00
- Thu 12:00-20:00
- Fri 12:00-20:00
- Sat 12:00-20:00
Saffron Mahal Indian Cuisine
Reviewers praise dishes like rara paneer and tandoori momos for their authentic flavors. It is open late, until 12:30 AM on weekends.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-00:30
- Mon 11:30-23:30
- Tue 11:30-23:30
- Wed 11:30-23:30
- Thu 11:30-23:30
- Fri 11:30-00:30
- Sat 11:30-00:30
Antler Kitchen & Bar
It features game like bison and venison, and offers a tasting menu. It opens for dinner at 3:00 PM on Sundays and 5:00 PM other days.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-22:00
- Tue 17:00-22:00
- Wed 17:00-22:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 15:00-22:00
Hawa Beirut Restaurant & Lounge
It offers Lebanese food, shisha, and has DJs and a belly dancer. Reviewers mention welcoming staff and truffle hummus. It is open late.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-02:00
- Mon 11:00-01:00
- Tue 11:00-01:00
- Wed 11:00-01:00
- Thu 11:00-02:00
- Fri 11:00-03:00
- Sat 11:00-03:00
Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine Downtown Toronto
Reviewers often mention kind servers, iskender, pide, and complimentary tea. It is open for breakfast and late into the night.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-02:00
- Mon 11:00-23:55
- Tue 11:00-23:55
- Wed 11:00-23:55
- Thu 11:00-23:55
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
Haroo Korean Restaurant 하루
It serves Korean food like pork bone soup and bibimbap. It is open for lunch and dinner but closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-21:00
- Wed 11:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-21:00
- Sat 11:30-21:00
Arbequina Restaurant
It offers a tasting menu and dishes like short ribs and manti. Reviewers note chef interaction. It is open for dinner from 5:00 PM, closed Mon-Tue.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-21:00
- Wed 17:00-21:00
- Thu 17:00-21:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Korean Grill House Spadina
It is known for Korean BBQ with reviewers highlighting the marinades, meat quality, and kimchi. It is open for lunch and dinner daily.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:30
- Mon 11:30-22:30
- Tue 11:30-22:30
- Wed 11:30-22:30
- Thu 11:30-22:30
- Fri 11:30-23:30
- Sat 11:30-23:30
Tips before you go
- Check hours before you go, as some places like Venerica Meats Grill and Mystic Muffin close by late afternoon or early evening.
- Many restaurants, like JOEY King St and Earls, have outdoor seating, which is good for warmer weather.
- For late night eats, consider Sumaq Iraqi Grill or Hawa Beirut, which are open until 2:00 or 3:00 AM on weekends.
- If you are on a budget, most restaurants here are in the inexpensive price category.
- Note that some places, like Taco Loco and Haroo Korean Restaurant, are closed one day a week.
- Many spots offer takeout and delivery, as indicated in their features.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. To ensure reliability, only restaurants with at least 300 reviews were considered. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Furthermore, only restaurants listed as currently open were included in this selection. This method helps surface establishments that are consistently praised by a large number of local diners.
Questions about restaurants in Toronto
Which restaurant has the highest rating?
It is an inexpensive Mexican food truck in Old Toronto. Reviewers often mention its carnitas, birria, and staff friendliness, and it closes at 5:00 PM on most days. This makes it a unique and highly rated spot for lunch or an early dinner.
Where can I find good late night food in Toronto?
Several restaurants are open past midnight. JOEY King St, Earls Kitchen + Bar, and Sinjeon Topokki are open until 1:00 or 2:00 AM. These spots offer a variety of cuisines for a late meal.
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