Among a sea of fast-food chains and pubs spilling over with students, this European bar stands out from the crowd. Lean on the marble counter as the day...
270 Bloor Street WTrue bistro fare, just like top chef Marc Thuet likes it - but with an Alsatian twist. Thuet, who rose to fame on the haute-cuisine scene with Centro and...
609 King Street W
Sometimes Toronto latches on to trends in an embarrassing way - too late, too much, not too good. The city's new-found love of tapas is a case in point, but...
1560 Yonge Street
Some people forget that College Street is as Iberian as it is Italian. And this elegant, formal restaurant is devoted exclusively to Portuguese cuisine. The...
864 College StreetThis elegant, wood-panelled destination attracts local gastronomes who love their French food classic, unfussy and perfect. After years of working at other...
1496 Yonge StreetOne of Toronto's pioneering northern Italian establishments, La Fenice offers old-world service in a sleek 1980s setting (which has held up better than big...
319 King Street WChef Massimo Capra and partner Paolo Paolini have created a restaurant that is elegant enough for a special occasion, but friendly enough for a casual meal....
265 Davenport Road
Under leafy branches, the summertime patio more than doubles the size of this Italian neighbourhood restaurant. Regulars return time after time for...
41 Clinton StreetAmid a concentration of middling so-called Italian eateries, this warm spot is the real deal. It's frequented by a well-heeled neighbourhood crowd, but the...
2150 Yonge Street