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From a downtown izakaya to the newest hot spot on Queen West, here are 11 of the best new restaurants to check out in Toronto this week. 1. Good Catch Boil House
From upscale Chinese dinners to Moroccan-Parisian fusion brunches and everything in between -- 2021 was the year that brought tons of new spots sure to become culinary classics for years to come. Here is our list of some of the best new restaurants to open in Toronto in 2021.
Oct 31, 2022 · New restaurant openings in Toronto have brought us more excellent low-key spots for pizza, tacos and sushi, as well as sophisticated new hangouts to enjoy upscale drinks and snacks.
- Amy Carlberg
- Compton Ave.
- Blue Bovine
- Azura
- Lisbon Hotel
- Leslie's Sandwich Room
- Muay Thai Restaurant and Bar
- The Ballroom Bowl Yorkville
- Electric Bill
- Bar Ardo
- Mossop’s Social House
1282 Dundas St. W.
An ode to a city with one of the best cocktail scenes in the world, Compton Ave. emulates a London, U.K. address. Everything from the immaculate exterior (completely transformed from its previous occupant, Founder) to the antique art (including an original 1855 Heinrich Hollpein piece, ‘Portrait of a Lady in Black’) will transport you to Europe. Compton Ave. is the latest joint cooked up by Netflix-famous mixologist Frankie Solarik, and naturally, the cocktail menu doesn’t disappoint. There a...
65 Front St. W.
Remember when you sprinted through Union Station to catch your train? Now, it’s a culinary concourse. Blue Bovine is the fanciest addition, taking up 1,600-square-feet of the main floor with its steak and sushi wonderland. Kevin O’Leary and Mitch Marner are the big names attached to this BlueBlood Steakhouse sister spot, but the first-rate program from sushi master Yi-Joo Na and cocktail menu from veteran Bryan Laylo (BarChef, Mother) should not be overlooked. bluebovine.com
162 Danforth Ave.
We need a little more bang for our tasting menu buck in this economy. Azura on Danforth offers diners a 10-course Gourmet Chef’s Tasting Menu for a very reasonable $127, filled with beautifully presented dishes and a mix of Mediterranean ingredients and flavours. The chef’s tasting experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours, but if time and money are of the essence, there’s a condensed version (4-7 courses) for $78. restaurantazura.com
19 Lawren Harris Square
Though its name is a non sequitur, Lisbon Hotel — actually a wine bar in the Corktown neighbourhood — is a hit. Located on the ground floor of a condo complex, top design firm Saucier + Perrotte has turned a potentially soulless lobby into a vibey space with romantic nooks, Persian rugs and a gorgeous bar. Sally Gillespie (Bar Raval, Pretty Ugly) is shaking tasty tipples for under $20, while Adam Hijazi’s tapas menu fills bellies at cocktail hour. lisbonhotel.ca
969 Queen St. E.
The pillowy focaccia at Leslie’s Sandwich Room, with its pockets of air bubbles and generous olive oil and salt sprinkling, is worth crossing the DVP alone. Once you’re there, you might as well pull up a stool and get both mitts around one of their sammies stuffed to the brim with Italian deli meats, house-cured tuna or roasted beef. lesliessandwichrooms.com
325 Queen St. W.
If you’re looking for a Thai restaurant that punches above its weight, this downtown eatery is just the thing. The family behind several Thai joints in the GTA is launching Muay Thai Restaurant and Bar, which blends Thai culture with food and martial arts. Menu highlights include a street-food-inspired pad Thai and a whole crab on fried rice, plus some spicy, signature sips. muaythairesto.com
1 Bloor St. E.
John Street’s iconic bowling alley-bar has just gotten the Yorkville treatment, and it’s a strike. Just beneath Yonge and Bloor, Ballroom Bowl Yorkville is swanky enough to impress a first date. There are eight gorgeous lanes (plus two reserved for VIPs) to let the good times roll, plus a long bar and dining room to enjoy the elevated food and drink menu. theballroombowl.ca
866 Bloor St. W.
We jumped at the chance to check out Electric Bill, a new drinking den by Toronto-Australian bartender Casey Ryan and the Civil Liberties team. The two bars are mere steps away from each other and both pour exceptional cocktails, but that’s where the similarities end. Electric Bill is inspired by the land down under, and we couldn’t help but chuckle at the green wallpaper emblazoned with cockatoos and koalas, and the cheeky Aussie-slang tipple titles, all listed in an actual Oxford dictionary...
169 King St. E.
King East just got a new spot for Sicilian small plates and cocktails just minutes away from its predecessor, Ardo. For their next trick, wife-and-husband team Jacqueline Nicosia and chef Roberto Marotta have created Bar Ardo, a dreamy spot for after-work drinks and bites. Expect the same delicious culinary inspiration from their beloved Italy, but this time in technicolour, with splashes of colour seen everywhere from plate to glass and even in the restaurant's textured design. barardo.ca
56 Yonge St.
There is no bad time to visit Mossop’s Social House, an all-day hangout spot attached to the newly renovated Hotel Victoria. WestGrove Design has created a space with so many cozy nooks and crannies, complete with velvet couches, flowery wallpaper and kitschy lamps and adornments that you might find you grow roots. Head here for locally roasted coffee from Detour Coffee, Levantine breakfast spreads, and bourekas pastries first thing in the morning. Grab hummus, za'atar fries, and Israeli chop...
Nov 3, 2023 · The most exciting new restaurant openings in Toronto are undeniably varied, ranging from ornate Italian spots to slice shops and everything in between. Whether you crave omakase sushi,...
Aug 31, 2022 · The summer of 2022 ushered in a wave of new openings and resurrections. There are fine-dining venues serving artfully plated masterpieces, design-forward restaurants dishing out seriously high-quality fare, and casual spots serving relaxed vibes with great food.
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Nov 3, 2023 · The summer of 2022 ushered in a wave of new openings and resurrections. There are fine-dining venues serving artfully plated masterpieces, design-forward restaurants dishing out seriously high-quality fare, and casual spots serving relaxed vibes with great food.
