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Where to Eat in Toronto: Best Restaurants from Budget to Fine Dining

A food lover's guide to Toronto. We compare prices, locations, and specialties of the best restaurants in the city.

By Yocker Editorial Team Last Verified: August 4, 2026 2 min read
Where to Eat in Toronto: Best Restaurants from Budget to Fine Dining
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The Diverse Flavors of Toronto

With thousands of restaurants reflecting over a hundred cultures, Toronto is a top food destination. Here is a carefully researched list of the best places to eat, divided by budget.


Budget Eats (Under $20 CAD per person)

Khao San Road

  • Cuisine: Authentic Thai street food.
  • Specialty: Pad Thai or Khao Soi (creamy coconut curry noodle soup).
  • Cost: $16 - $20 per main.
  • Address: 11 Charlotte St.
  • Transit: Streetcar to King St W & Blue Jays Way.

Banh Mi Nguyen Huong

  • Cuisine: Vietnamese.
  • Specialty: Traditional pork banh mi sandwiches on fresh, crusty baguettes.
  • Cost: $5 - $8 per sandwich (incredibly budget-friendly!).
  • Address: 322 Spadina Ave (Chinatown).
  • Transit: 510 Spadina Streetcar to Dundas St W.

Mid-Range Dining ($25 - $50 CAD per person)

Richmond Station

  • Cuisine: Canadian farm-to-table.
  • Specialty: The Station Burger (made with milk bun and aged cheddar) or seasonal tasting menus.
  • Cost: $24 - $38 per main. Note: Hospitality is included in their prices; tipping is not required.
  • Address: 1 Richmond St W.
  • Transit: Subway to Queen Station.

Gusto 101

  • Cuisine: Modern Italian.
  • Specialty: Mafalde ai Funghi (truffle cream mushroom pasta).
  • Cost: $22 - $32 per main.
  • Address: 101 Portland St.
  • Transit: Streetcar to Bathurst St & Adelaide St.

Fine Dining ($100+ CAD per person)

Canoe

  • Cuisine: Contemporary Canadian.

Canoe restaurant, Toronto — interior dining room view

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  • Specialty: Multi-course tasting menus highlighting wild game, local mushrooms, and fresh Atlantic seafood.
  • Cost: Tasting menu approx. $175 - $220 CAD.
  • Vibe: Stunning 54th-floor views of the city skyline and harbor.
  • Address: 66 Wellington St W.
  • Transit: Subway to Union Station.

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