MICHELIN Star Restaurants in Toronto
The 2023 selection includes 82 restaurants and 28 types of cuisine in the first Canadian city to be recognized by the MICHELIN Guide.
In the second edition of the MICHELIN Guide in Toronto, 15 restaurants have been awarded a MICHELIN Star. The full selection of restaurants includes 21 Bib Gourmands, 46 Recommended restaurants and two restaurants recognized with the city’s first Green Stars. The 2023 new additions to the guide also include recognitions for Toronto's 2023 winners of the Service Award, Sommelier of the Year, Exceptional Cocktail and Young Chef.
As one of the most multicultural cities in the world, Toronto’s culinary scene is truly a cultural phenomenon. Our kitchens are renowned for their global influences, and our chefs for their extraordinary drive and talent.
MICHELIN Guide in Toronto is a symbol of international distinction. It invites the world to come and dive into Toronto’s world-spanning bites—to try something new, explore different cultures, and taste the special Toronto twist and fusion of flavours.
It is also a celebration of the culinary magic and craft our chefs and restaurants have long been appreciated for, by both locals and travellers.
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Sushi Masaki Saito
Even if you lived next door, omakase with Chef Masaki Saito would still feel like a faraway adventure. The foyer's marble staircase, a 200-year-old...
Read MoreAburi Hana
The air is charged here—you'll immediately sense that your evening is headed somewhere interesting. Minimalist in design, Aburi Hana saves the drama...
Read MoreAlobar Yorkville
Squirreled away down an alley and built out with seafoam green banquettes and sleek wood tables cast in an amber glow, this effortlessly cool destination...
Read MoreDon Alfonso 1890
When you want to feel like a proper adult, book a harbour-facing table at Don Alfonso 1890. Nestled atop the Westin, this restaurant feels like the...
Read MoreEnigma Yorkville
Chef Quinton Bennett's resume, with stints in London, Copenhagen and Johannesburg, is as varied and glittering as the tile mosaics that stretch across...
Read MoreKaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto
There is something special about this place and it's not just because it's connected to the Canadian Japanese Cultural Center. Instead of a traditional...
Read MoreKappo Sato *new in 2023
Unlike the quiet ceremony of a sushi omakase or the formal structure of a kaiseki, this freewheeling tasting is driven solely by Chef Takeshi Sato, who swims...
Read MoreOsteria Giulia
It seems nearly impossible to have a bad time at Chef Rob Rossi’s Italian stunner. Flickering candlelight bounces off cream-colored walls and blond...
Read MoreRestaurant 20 Victoria *new in 2023
On a quiet stretch of downtown Toronto, Chef Julie Hyde is making her talents known in this tiny-but-mighty restaurant that captured the city’s heart...
Read MoreBB's *new in 2023
Start your morning or fire up your evening at this groovy Filipino diner bursting with color and coolness. Sea foam green tile, pink booths and turquoise...
Read MoreCampechano
If you’re here for anything but tacos, you’ve come to the wrong place. Time flies at this cozy hotspot that sources heirloom corn from Mexico and...
Read MoreCherry St. Bar-B-Que
With views of the downtown skyline and construction sites on all sides, this popular Port Lands joint feels far from the rest of the city. In a way...
Read MoreChica's Chicken
This humble corner in the Junction is a faithful tribute to "hot chicken," a fiery, eye-watering style popularized in the American South. Chickens are...
Read MoreEnoteca Sociale
A home away from home, this venerable Roman favorite recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a quick renovation that has paid off handsomely...
Read MoreFavorites Thai
This vibrant Thai hot spot hides in plain sight along Ossington Avenue. A quick walk through a tiny coffee shop to the very back leads to the actual...
Read MoreFonda Balam
Is that the best lengua taco you’ve ever had? Is there a better birria in the city? You might find yourself asking a lot of questions at this casual...
Read MoreGrey Gardens
Everyone is drawn to restaurateur Jen Agg's hip, boisterous venue, which manages both style and substance with confident charm. An excellent wine list...
Read MoreIndian Street Food Company
Found in Leaside along a packed row of shops on Bayview Avenue, this neighborhood stalwart delivers a tight menu of street food favorites and regional...
Read MoreLa Bartola
Chef/owner Ivan Castro developed a passion for cooking at the heels of his mother and grandmother, and he shares the vibrant spirit and bold flavor of...
Read MorePuerto Bravo
Puerto Bravo is a quaint little spot on a busy street. The menu is also compact, leaning heavily on seafood while spotlighting regional cooking from...
Read MoreSumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
In a non-descript Scarborough shopping center, Sumith Fernando’s smoked meat is something of a rite of passage. Fernando spent nearly two decades learning...
Read MoreSunnys Chinese *new in 2023
In the belly of Kensington Market, down a hallway that nearly looks like a dead-end, you will find the door to this high-energy hotspot...
Read MoreTiflisi *new in 2023
East of downtown Toronto in Beaches, the Pkhakadze family delivers some of the city’s best and brightest Georgian cooking. Portions are built to share...
Read MoreWhite Lily Diner *new in 2023
Old school diners are rare creatures these days, but ones that smoke their own bacon, make their own biscuits and donuts, bottle their own hot sauce...
Read MoreWhite Lily Diner *new in 2023
Old school diners are rare creatures these days, but ones that smoke their own bacon, make their own biscuits and donuts, bottle their own hot sauce...
Read MoreAbout the MICHELIN Guide
The iconic MICHELIN Guide showcases incredible dining experiences in culinary destinations. First created in 1900 as a guide for motorists exploring the French countryside, the guide has expanded to over 35 countries, awarding more than 3,275 of its prestigious Stars to top restaurants around the globe. Toronto joins the ranks for the second year in the row, adding 16 Stars and Canada as a destination on the MICHELIN Guide map.
How the MICHELIN Guide Selection Works
The MICHELIN Guide ratings are awarded by a group of expert inspectors, who are professional culinary critics trained in the MICHELIN Guide method. The inspectors are anonymous and behave like any other customer in the restaurant. They then use a consistent set of criteria to judge the quality of the establishment.
Restaurants may receive one, two or three MICHELIN Guide Stars based on five criteria:
- Quality of ingredients
- Mastery of the cooking
- Harmony of the flavours
- Artistry of the Chef as reflected in the cuisine
- Consistency, both over time and across the entire menu
Beyond the Star ratings, MICHELIN Guide also awards Bib Gourmand, Recommended and Green Star recognitions.
Three Stars—exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey
Two Stars—excellent cooking, worth a detour
One Star—high-quality cooking, worth a stop
"Bib Gourmand"—good value cooking
"MICHELIN Green Star"—commitment to commendable environmental practices, ingenuity reflected in the sustainable practices used in everyday work