Alo
163 Spadina Ave., Toronto
Stylish yet serene space from highly regarded chef Patrick Kriss. The restaurant features a tasting menu (generally five courses, withRestaurants
Antler
1454 Dundas St. W., Toronto
Chef Michael Hunter has both the name and the (cooking) game for his, well, game meat–focused restaurant. Menu focuses onBarque Butcher Bar
287 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto
A full-service butcher shop by day; protein-powered snack bar by night. Small plates menu boasts meaty bites ranging from jerkBranca
1727 Dundas St. W., Toronto
Stylish Dundas West restaurant offers up a well-curated menu of Argentinian-inspired grilled dishes—skirt steak, beef short ribs, Ontario leg ofDe Mello Palheta Coffee Roasters
2489 Yonge St., Toronto
House-roasted beans make for a perfect cup of siphon coffee, espresso and much more at this stylish midtown café. ExcellentKasa Moto
115 Yorkville Ave.
A luxurious setting in which to enjoy upmarket interpretations of Japanese fare, including a number of shareable dishes, robata-grilled optionsLoka
620 Queen St. W., Toronto
Ex-Charlottetown chef Dave Mottershall funded his first full-fledged Toronto restaurant via a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. Features stylized small-plate takes onMaman
First Canadian Place, 100 King St. W., Toronto
From Michelin-starred French chef Armand Arnal comes this modern-rustic oasis within the Financial District’s First Canadian Place building. Offers caféMata Petisco Bar
1690 Queen St. W., Toronto
Cozy Brazilian restaurant and bar in Parkdale serves up modern interpretations of South American fare that’s meant to be shared.Millie Patisserie
12 Oxley St., unit 101, Toronto
An offshoot of the owner’s popular Kensington Market creperie, this bright and airy sweet shop specializes in delicate French dessertsRoselle Desserts
362 King St. E., Toronto
Owners Stephanie Duong and Bruce Lee plied their trade at top restaurants in France and Hong Kong before opening thisSam James Coffee Bar
3 Ossington Ave., Toronto
Originating with a rough-and-tumble grab-and-go (mostly) café on Harbord Street, award-winning barista Sam James’s mini empire now spans four locations,The Carbon Bar
99 Queen St. E., Toronto
A fusion of Latin American and Texas-style cuisine in a gussied up historic space just east of Yonge Street. BarThe Tempered Room
1374 Queen St. W., Toronto
Acclaimed pastry chef Bertrand Alépée’s café and patisserie boasts some of the best confections in the city, alongside fresh breadsYasu
81 Harbord St., Toronto
You haven’t really experiences sushi until you’ve had it at this little Annex-area restaurant, which serves a reservations-only chef’s-choice menuYunaghi
538 Manning Ave., Toronto
The open kitchen at this intimate restaurant prepares kaiseki-style Japanese dishes that incorporate French classical techniques. The delicate, artful presentation
25 Liberty
25 Liberty St., Toronto
Tucked away in Liberty Village, this high-end café also boasts an impressive dinner menu featuring North American and European cuisine.259 Host
259 Wellington St., Toronto
In this multi-leveled space diners can peer through a semi-opaque screen to watch chef Sanjeev Sethi prepare his well-known contemporary3030 Dundas West
3030 Dundas St. W.
This sprawling space in the Junction comes to life every night, and especially on the weekend, with locals seeking more309 Dhaba Indian Excellence
309 King St. W., Toronto
Friendly servers guide you through an extensive menu that offers lamb aubergine, okra chicken, aloo kadchi and shrimp shaandar. Owner/chef