The best restaurants Toronto

Timetable

There is no schedule more variable than the restaurant business. Not only do they vary seasonally, but they also vary many times within a season. That said, Toronto is a very large city, so many restaurants are open every day, or usually from Monday/Tuesday to Saturday. And as everywhere, weekends and holidays are very busy, especially for the famous brunch served until 2 or 3 pm. Also, Torontonians eat earlier than Europeans. Therefore, kitchen opening hours are not very late, except for pub-style restaurants or those in the trendiest neighborhoods.

Budget & Tips

What costs extra

As a general rule, the prices displayed on the menus are always exclusive of tax. Not only is the Harmonized Sales Tax (13%) added, but also the 15% service charge. To find out what you have to pay, you have to increase the prices by almost 30%!

The local way

Eat a hot dog on the go at one of the small street stands in the business district and around the Harbourfront.

Get used to the often gigantic North American-styleportions, especially in pubs and sports pubs.

Have the opportunity to take a gourmet world tour by walking only a few blocks.

Have your meal with an unobstructed view of the city, rooftop restaurants being omnipresent.

To be avoided

Just because we're in America doesn't mean we have to be like the Americans! So please avoid the big fast food banners and opt for local tables to savour Ontario.

Kids

Smokers

Smoking is prohibited in restaurants and on their terraces. Smoking must also be kept away from the door of the establishment and its terraces (the law indicates 9 meters).

Tourist traps

In popular areas such as the Entertainment District, take the time to compare restaurants and menus, as many tend to jack up their prices to take advantage of the tourist windfall.