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Dining Options in Toronto

Restaurant Recommendations in Toronto

Thank you to staff at Toronto Regional Real Estate Board for compiling this list of iconic Toronto restaurants with price range and signature dishes. Make your reservations early to ensure you have a table waiting. 

Affordable Dining Options Near Westin Harbour Castle

Don Alfonso 1890

  • Cuisine: Contemporary Italian
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Distance: On-site (38th floor of the Westin Harbour Castle)
  • Website: donalfonsotoronto.com
  • Highlights: Michelin-starred dining with panoramic views.

Miku Toronto

  • Cuisine: Japanese (Aburi Sushi)
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Distance: ~650 meters (8-minute walk)
  • Website: mikurestaurant.com
  • Highlights: Flame-seared sushi and sophisticated dining.
  • Signature Dish: Aburi Oshi Sushi (Flame-Seared Pressed Sushi) — a signature dish known for its smoky flavor and perfect texture.

Harbour Sixty Steakhouse

  • Cuisine: Steakhouse
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Distance: ~700 meters (9-minute walk)
  • Website: harboursixty.com
  • Highlights: Premium cuts and elegant ambiance.

Alo Restaurant

  • Cuisine: French
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Distance: ~2.5 km (10-minute drive)
  • Website: alorestaurant.com
  • Highlights: Michelin-starred fine dining with seasonal tasting menus.
  • Signature Dish: Foie Gras with Brioche and Seasonal Fruit — a luxurious starter celebrated by critics and diners alike.

Canoe

  • Cuisine: Canadian
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Distance: ~1.2 km (15-minute walk)
  • Website: canoerestaurant.com
  • Highlights: Elevated Canadian cuisine and stunning views.
  • Signature Dish: Stuffed Lamb Saddle – this exquisite entrée features a tender lamb saddle filled with aubergine, pine nuts, feta, and couscous, complemented by morel mushrooms and a rich lamb jus gras. It’s a signature offering that showcases the restaurant’s commitment to refined Canadian cuisine.

Joso’s

  • Cuisine: Dalmatian Seafood
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Distance: ~3 km (10-minute drive)
  • Website: https://www.josos.com
  • Highlights: Unique ambiance and history.
  • Signature Dish: Nero Risotto — this deep black cuttlefish ink risotto is a traditional dish that reflects the restaurant’s Dalmatian roots. It’s a must-try for those seeking a taste of authentic coastal cuisine.

George Restaurant

  • Cuisine: Contemporary Canadian
  • Price Range: $$$$
  • Distance: ~1.8 km (6-minute drive)
  • Website: georgeonqueen.com
  • Highlights: Innovative tasting menus.
  • Signature Dish: Chef’s Choice Tasting Menu.

Sassafraz

  • Cuisine: Canadian
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Distance: ~3.5 km (12-minute drive)
  • Website: sassafraz.ca
  • Highlights: Historic Yorkville restaurant.

The Keg Mansion

  • Cuisine: Steakhouse
  • Price Range: $$$
  • Distance: ~3.2 km (10-minute drive)
  • Website: kegsteakhouse.com
  • Highlights: Classic steakhouse in a historic mansion.
  • Signature Dish: Prime Rib — a Keg staple, slow-roasted and carved tableside.

Affordable Dining Options Near Westin Harbour Castle

Aloette Bay

  • Cuisine: Contemporary Canadian
  • Price Range: $$
  • Distance: ~650 meters (8-minute walk)
  • Website: aloetterestaurant.com
  • Highlights: Elevated comfort food in a relaxed setting.

 

Mean Bao

  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion
  • Price Range: $
  • Distance: ~1.2 km (15-minute walk)
  • Highlights: Known for bao buns and dumplings.
  • Signature Dish: Jerk Chicken Bao — a spicy, flavorful twist on the traditional bao.

 

Juicy Dumpling

  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Price Range: $
  • Distance: ~2 km (25-minute walk)
  • Website: juicydumpling.ca
  • Highlights: Famous for affordable Shanghai-style soup dumplings.
  • Signature Dish: Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings) — juicy, delicate dumplings filled with savory broth.

 

Banh Mi Boys

  • Cuisine: Vietnamese Fusion
  • Price Range: $
  • Distance: ~1.5 km (20-minute walk)
  • Website: banhmiboys.com
  • Highlights: Vietnamese sandwiches, tacos, and bao.
  • Signature Dish: Pork Belly Banh Mi — crispy pork belly with pickled veggies and fresh herbs.

 

Ali’s Roti

  • Cuisine: Trinidadian
  • Price Range: $
  • Distance: ~3.5 km (10-minute drive)
  • Website: alisroti.ca
  • Highlights: Authentic Caribbean flavors since 1976.
  • Signature Dish: Doubles — two flatbreads filled with curried chickpeas and chutneys, a Trinidadian street food staple.

 

Pennies

  • Cuisine: American
  • Price Range: $
  • Distance: ~3 km (10-minute drive)
  • Website: https://pennies.bar
  • Highlights: Variety of sliders, including vegetarian options.
  • Signature Dish: Any of Their Sliders

 

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Price Range: $$
  • Distance: ~1.5 km (20-minute walk)
  • Website: paitoronto.com
  • Highlights: Authentic Northern Thai dishes.
  • Signature Dish: Khao Soi — Northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup, rich and fragrant.

Iconic & Affordable Toronto Restaurants

St. Lawrence Market

  • Type: Food Hall / Market Vendors
  • Distance: ~1.3 km (15-minute walk)
  • Iconic Status: Over 200 years old, often ranked among the world’s best food markets.
  • Highlights: Home to Carousel Bakery’s famous Peameal Bacon Sandwich, a must-try Toronto classic.

 

The Senator

  • Cuisine: Classic Diner
  • Distance: ~1.7 km (20-minute walk)
  • Iconic Status: Toronto’s oldest restaurant, established in 1929.
  • Website: thesenator.com
  • Price: $$ – Affordable brunch, burgers, and comfort food.
  • Signature Dish: The Senator Burger – a classic diner-style burger that has stood the test of time.

 

Gandhi Roti 

  • Cuisine: Indian Roti
  • Distance: ~2.5 km (30-minute walk)
  • Iconic Status: A long-time favorite for massive, flavorful roti wraps.
  • Highlights: Known for their Butter Chicken Roti – generous portions filled with rich, spiced butter chicken.