Allen’s
143 Danforth Ave., Toronto
One of the most popular New York-style saloons in Toronto. The impressive menu features Guinness-braised lamb shank and for dessert,143 Danforth Ave., Toronto
One of the most popular New York-style saloons in Toronto. The impressive menu features Guinness-braised lamb shank and for dessert,2372 Bloor St. W., Toronto
A fixture in the Bloor West Village neighbourhood for more than three decades. Serves up hearty, homestyle fare: schnitzel is325 Bay St., Toronto
Big, brashly luxurious restaurant soars high above the Financial District. The equally bold menu boasts upscale interpretations of regional fare2425 Yonge St., Toronto
One of the better Italian restaurants in an area inundated (Yonge and Eglinton) with them. The specialty here is pasta45 Esandar Dr., Toronto
One of Toronto’s first craft breweries (the company was founded in 1986), Amsterdam now produces a number of fine ales245 Queens Quay W., Toronto
Huge waterfront brew pub from local craft beer maker Amsterdam Brewery pours a number of the company’s popular ales and5112 Dundas St. W., Toronto
West-end eatery specializes in Turkish cuisine served in a family-friendly environment. Numerous hot and cold appetizers lead into traditional mains1595 Dupont St., Toronto
A little corner of Italy in the Junction Triangle serves dishes typical of the country’s northern regions. Wild boar meatballs1085 Bathurst St., Toronto
Purported to be Toronto’s oldest vegetarian restaurant (open since 1974). Extensive menu offers fresh, tasty and nutritious salads, naturally, as240 Annette St., Toronto
Slick little Italian trattoria caters to discerning Junction-area diners. Neapolitan-style pizzas are popular, as are the house-made pastas. Also featuresPark Hyatt Toonto, 4 Avenue Rd., Toronto
Tony Yorkville is the appropriate location for this serene homage to the goddess of the harvest. Grilled cheese and lobsterSherwood Forest Village, 1900 Dundas St. W., Mississauga
A quaint café in the upscale Sherwood Forest Village. The open kitchen creates an ever-changing variety of soups, sandwiches, crepes,Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill St., Toronto
Italian eatery in the Historic Distillery District serving panini, pizzas, pastas and more. Hearty dishes include beer braised lamb shank,909 Dundas St. W., Toronto
Chic little spot in a trendy neighbourhood showcases a well-curated list of rarer Ontario and international vintages, plus fresh Spanish-243 King Street E., Toronto
Keeping the focus on fresh and authentic Sicilian cuisine, chef and owner Roberto Marotta brings his family recipes and a490 Queen St. W., Toronto
Arepas are round Venezuelan corncakes stuffed with all sorts of tasty ingredients. Try flank steak with black beans, plantain and25 York St., Toronto
A standout in Maple Leaf Square, this restaurant offers upscale Italian fare in a contemporary setting. Beneath a hanging wooden215 Carlingview Dr., Etobicoke
Southwestern-inspired interior sets the scene for a culinary showdown between chimichangas and steaks. Grills, pastas, pizzas, salads, sandwiches and burgers287 King St. W., Toronto
Fine Indian fare in a golden-hued dining room. Tandoor specialties are juicy prawn and boneless atish chicken in pickle seasoning.500 Bloor St. W., Toronto
This Israeli import is an upgrade from the average coffee chain, with a chic colour palette of red, black and