Toronto is the city that quietly does everything better than it lets on. Canada's largest city is a genuine world metropolis with 200+ nationalities, an absurdly good food scene, neighbourhoods that each feel like their own city, and a waterfront that most visitors never fully explore. This guide skips the CN Tower queue and goes deeper: the underground food halls of Kensington Market, the cocktail bars hidden behind unmarked doors in the Entertainment District, the Korean spas of North York, the art galleries tucked into Victorian warehouses in the Junction, and the islands you reach by a five-minute ferry that make the whole skyline appear behind you like a postcard. Whether you're here for a weekend or a week, Toronto rewards the curious — and this is where to start
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format:attraction Rating 4.9 3672 reviews A sprawling miniature replica of Canada's cities and landmarks, built with jaw-dropping attention to detail Highly 4.9-star establishment with 3,672 reviews. Highly 4.9-star establishment with 3,672 reviews. Open now Highly rated derived:iconic
format:aquarium Rating 4.6 68120 reviews Spectacular underwater tunnel and shark gallery steps from the CN Tower — one of Canada's most visited attractions Highly 4.6-star aquarium with 68,120 reviews. Highly 4.6-star aquarium with 68,120 reviews. Open now Highly rated Popular derived:iconic derived:trending
Experience Rating 4.8 328 reviews One of North America's largest museums with 40+ galleries spanning natural history, world cultures, and art Dinosaurs, ancient relics, changing exhibitions, and more Dinosaurs, ancient relics, changing exhibitions, and more
format:attraction Rating 4.8 787 reviews The city's defining landmark — observation deck, EdgeWalk, and 360° restaurant above the clouds Highly 4.8-star establishment with 787 reviews. Highly 4.8-star establishment with 787 reviews. 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9, Canada +1 416-601-3833 https://www.cntower.ca/brave-the-edgewalk Did the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower and it was honestly unreal. The first step outside hits you like a shock, but the safety setup is solid and everything is run professionally. Huge shoutout to my instructor Mitchell (@stromyspice) — she’s sharp, confident, and knows exactly how to keep people calm without treating anyone like a kid. Her instructions were clear, her vibe was solid, and she made the whole experience way more fun than I expected. The views are insane, leaning off the edge is the perfect mix of terrifying and addictive, and the whole experience is absolutely worth it. If you want something that actually pushes you instead of another basic tourist activity, this is the one. I'd do it again without thinking twice. This was a once in a lifetime experience, the thrill you get whilst doing the experience and after is amazing. Our guide Rebecca (Domino), was sensational a calming influence who made the activity. It really is the thing to do. If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime thrill in Toronto, EdgeWalk at the CN Tower is the ultimate adventure! From the moment we suited up to the final step back inside, the experience was both exhilarating and incredibly well-managed. Big shoutout to DJ, our amazing guide – honestly, he’s a real-life Spider-Man! 🕷️🕸️ He struck the perfect balance between keeping us safe and encouraging us to push our limits. His energy, confidence, and humor made the whole experience feel both daring and fun. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and it shows! What really impressed me was the extremely thorough safety process – our gear was checked nearly 10 times by at least 4 different team members before we even stepped outside. It gave us full confidence that we were in safe hands, even while walking on the edge of one of the tallest towers in the world. Standing 116 storeys above the ground, leaning out over the edge with nothing but a harness—it’s an adrenaline rush like no other. The views are breathtaking, the air is crisp, and the feeling of being up there is simply surreal. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Toronto or locals looking to do something unforgettable. Thanks again, DJ, for making it such an epic memory! What an experience, what a unique opportunity! Fears overcome and Toronto seen from a completely new perspective. Absolutely thrilling! The entire team and the processes are incredibly professional. Safety is definitely a top priority here! A once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed. You will not regret this experience!!! Its was more than worth it! The staff were professional, welcoming and flawless. Hurricane was our tour guide for the edge walk and he did an excellent job making us feel comfortable and capable of everything. I felt very safe and protected and everyone was very helpful and patient with the entire group. If you want to do this alone! Do it! They will pair you with a group! Make sure you eat! The experience was 2hours in total. Also come cute there will be many photos and videos taken during the experience. All in all I would definitely come back and I highly recommend this experience. It was incredible, thrilling and just perfect! I will never forget it! Thank you!!! Open now Highly rated derived:local_favorite format:viewpoint format:viewpoint
format:attraction Rating 4.8 1403 reviews A lantern-lit evening walking tour through Toronto's oldest streets — ghost stories, criminal history, and tales of the city's darker past told by guides who know how to make the shadows work. Routes cover Old Town, the Distillery District, and the waterfront. One of the best ways to understand the city's history while genuinely being unsettled by it. Runs year-round; book online in advance. Highly 4.8-star establishment with 1,403 reviews. Highly 4.8-star establishment with 1,403 reviews. 11 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 4R2, Canada +1 416-238-1473 http://www.hauntedwalk.com/ Joined the University of Toronto Tour on Halloween with Morgan as our storyteller. The stories were hair-raising and spooky - and a real treat for people like us who love scary stories, with a dash of history on the side. Morgan made sure that every time we stop, the spot is audible for everyone to hear clearly - and a big plus that she always pick the perfect eerie spot to complete the vibe. It was a good 75 minutes - but actually was longer since she gave ample time for everyone to take photos of the haunted door (no spoilers don’t worry!). The walking tour was a good mix of nature, buildings and city sceneries. My favourite part was when, after the tour, I asked Morgan if I can take a pic of The Haunted Walk pin so I can have a digital souvenir - and to my surprise she readily gave it to me . What a great Halloween treat! PS Morgan also had candies for us when we started the tour. Excited to try out the other ghost tours soon! Bought 2 tickets for the Distillery tour on a whim because it was Halloween night and we had a blast. The day of Halloween my Girlfriend and I had plans to host a party - no biggie except everybody cancelled on us. Girlfriend was sad so I wanted to have an awesome last minute date planned out for her. Distillery district sounded eerily spooky and fun given the setting. Bought tickets and had lovely meal before coming. Our tour walk was awesome! I forgot the guide's name, maybe it was Charles or Chris? But he was incredibly nice and enthusiastic. We loved his energy and im happy for the memories I made on Halloween A lovely tour of the distillery district! It's a beautiful little chunk of history, my husband and I loved seeing all the old buildings and equipment. I loved the ghost stories and our guide was clearly passionate about the subjects she was talking about. Unfortunately I cannot remember her name for sure, but I believe it was Kate. We did the UofT tour. It was a weekday at 7:30 so only 2 people myself included but I did see that the 8pm tour had more people so we got lucky :) Our guide, Lucy, was lovely and so knowledgeable! The ghost stories were entertaining and spooky and was so cool to learn about the history of the university, too. Will definitely be taking more of their tours during the Halloween season. We had an incredible time on opening night of the "Ghosts of the Don Valley at Evergreen Brick Works" tour! Our guide Lauren is very professional and her storytelling is captivating. We learned so much history and mysteries about this area, even the rain didn't dampen our experience (it actually added to the spooky factor!) 👻 Open now Highly rated derived:iconic
format:museum Rating 4.7 18978 reviews Frank Gehry-designed gallery housing 90,000+ works including the world's largest collection of Canadian art Highly 4.7-star establishment with 18,978 reviews. Highly 4.7-star establishment with 18,978 reviews. Open now Highly rated Popular derived:iconic derived:trending format:museum cultural_style:design format:museum cultural_style:design
format:museum Rating 4.5 33424 reviews A Gothic Revival castle built by a millionaire in 1914, with secret passages, towers, and panoramic city views Highly 4.5-star establishment with 33,424 reviews. Highly 4.5-star establishment with 33,424 reviews. Open now Highly rated Popular derived:iconic derived:trending format:museum format:museum
format:museum Rating 4.7 7477 reviews The cathedral of Canada's religion — Stanley Cup, historic memorabilia, and interactive rink simulators in a 19th-century bank building Highly 4.7-star establishment with 7,477 reviews. Highly 4.7-star establishment with 7,477 reviews. Open now Highly rated Popular derived:iconic format:museum format:museum
format:museum Rating 4.5 6920 reviews A world-class museum of Islamic art and civilization, with a stunning Fumihiko Maki–designed building surrounded by contemplative gardens Highly 4.5-star establishment with 6,920 reviews. Highly 4.5-star establishment with 6,920 reviews. Open now Highly rated Popular derived:iconic format:museum format:museum
format:museum Rating 4.4 2764 reviews 10,000 shoes across 4,500 years of history — unexpectedly riveting and completely unique in the world Highly 4.4-star establishment with 2,764 reviews. Highly 4.4-star establishment with 2,764 reviews. Open now derived:local_favorite format:museum format:museum
format:museum Rating 4.6 1006 reviews A preserved Edwardian mansion with original furnishings intact, run by passionate volunteers with genuine love for the building Highly 4.6-star establishment with 1,006 reviews. Highly 4.6-star establishment with 1,006 reviews. Open now Highly rated derived:iconic format:museum format:museum
format:attraction Rating 4.5 44 reviews The original city — where Toronto was founded in 1793. The neighbourhood runs from Yonge Street east to Parliament, centred on King and Front, and contains the city's oldest surviving buildings: St. Lawrence Market, the Flatiron (Gooderham) Building, St. James Cathedral, and the cobblestone streets of the Distillery District just beyond. Walking it feels like reading the city's origin story. Start at the market on a Saturday morning and work your way east. Highly 4.5-star establishment with 44 reviews. Highly 4.5-star establishment with 44 reviews. 258 Adelaide St E #400, Toronto, ON M5A 1N1, Canada +1 416-410-9242 http://www.oldtowntoronto.ca/ The variety of businesses and walking tours offered in this part of the city is amazing. There's something for everyone, whether it's the St Lawrence Market, the Historic Distillery District, or St James Park - a great neighbourhood to explore for families and foodies on your own or with a tour guide! Awesome area…a bit destroyed by grafitti by oh well… Operations continued without disruption. Never fails to amaze me! Fantastic neighbourhood, worth the visit 7days a week - but the weekends are amazing ! Open now Highly rated derived:hidden_gem
format:establishment Rating 4.7 305 reviews A waterfront pier east of downtown with panoramic views of the city skyline and harbour — particularly striking at night when the skyline reflects across the water Highly 4.7-star establishment with 305 reviews. Highly 4.7-star establishment with 305 reviews. Open now Highly rated derived:hidden_gem
format:museum Rating 4.5 2679 reviews The original walled fort where Toronto was founded in 1793, tucked behind expressways but remarkably intact Highly 4.5-star establishment with 2,679 reviews. Highly 4.5-star establishment with 2,679 reviews. Highly rated derived:iconic format:museum format:museum
format:locality One of the great natural spectacles on earth — 57 metres of water falling at 2,800 cubic metres per second, best seen from the Canadian side where the panoramic Horseshoe Falls fills your entire field of view. Take the Hornblower (formerly Maid of the Mist) boat ride for the full sensory experience: you pull on a red poncho and sail directly into the mist at the base of the falls. The Journey Behind the Falls tunnel is worth it too. Go in the evening for the light show, or in winter when the falls freeze at the edges and the crowds disappear entirely. Highly rated locality with reviews. Highly rated locality with reviews. Niagara Falls, ON, Canada http://www.niagarafalls.ca/
format:neighborhood North America's largest collection of Victorian industrial architecture, now a pedestrian village of galleries, shops, and restaurants Highly rated neighborhood with reviews. Highly rated neighborhood with reviews.
format:park Rating 4.6 9783 reviews A former industrial brick factory turned sustainability hub — farmer's markets, ravine trails, art installations, and community events Highly 4.6-star establishment with 9,783 reviews. Highly 4.6-star establishment with 9,783 reviews. Open now Highly rated Popular derived:iconic format:park format:park
format:route Rating 4.4 673 reviews A continuously evolving 1km stretch of commissioned murals in the Fashion District — the living canvas of Toronto street art Highly 4.4-star route with 673 reviews. Highly 4.4-star route with 673 reviews. derived:local_favorite
format:landmark Rating 4.4 1438 reviews A quiet residential viewpoint above the Don Valley with one of the most dramatic and least-known skyline panoramas in the city Highly 4.4-star establishment with 1,438 reviews. Highly 4.4-star establishment with 1,438 reviews. Open now derived:local_favorite format:viewpoint format:viewpoint
format:park Rating 4.7 27344 reviews Toronto's 400-acre urban wilderness — cherry blossoms in spring, Shakespeare-in-the-Park in summer, a small zoo, and the Grenadier Pond year-round Highly 4.7-star establishment with 27,344 reviews. Highly 4.7-star establishment with 27,344 reviews. Open now Highly rated Popular derived:iconic derived:trending format:park format:park
format:park Rating 4.6 157 reviews ce Age sandstone cliffs rising 90m above Lake Ontario — a Blue Flag beach, hiking trails, and some of the most dramatic natural scenery in Ontario Highly 4.6-star establishment with 157 reviews. Highly 4.6-star establishment with 157 reviews. Open now Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:park format:park
format:natural_feature Rating 4.7 2017 reviews A car-free island archipelago 8 minutes by ferry — beaches, a lagoon, the William Meany Maze, and the most photogenic view of the downtown skyline Highly 4.7-star establishment with 2,017 reviews. Highly 4.7-star establishment with 2,017 reviews. Highly rated derived:iconic
format:route Rating 4.6 200 reviews The creative spine of Toronto from Bathurst to Roncesvalles — independent galleries, record shops, indie bars, and the energy of a city that hasn't been fully gentrified Highly 4.6-star route with 200 reviews. Highly 4.6-star route with 200 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem
format:route A continuous lakefront path from the harbourfront west to Humber Bay — public art, boardwalks, patios, and uninterrupted Lake Ontario views Highly rated route with reviews. Highly rated route with reviews.
format:park Rating 4.6 611 reviews A forested ravine walk through one of Toronto's wealthiest and greenest neighbourhoods — the city's secret: 300km of ravine trails hidden within urban blocks Highly 4.6-star establishment with 611 reviews. Highly 4.6-star establishment with 611 reviews. Open now Highly rated derived:local_favorite format:park format:park
format:transit_station Rating 4.1 15 reviews A self-guided wander through cobblestone laneways, Victorian warehouses, and art galleries that links naturally to St. Lawrence Market and the waterfront Highly 4.1-star establishment with 15 reviews. Highly 4.1-star establishment with 15 reviews. derived:hidden_gem
format:park Rating 4.7 1479 reviews The best free skyline view in Toronto — a hilltop park facing the downtown core, spectacular at sunset and beloved by locals for its zero-tourist atmosphere Highly 4.7-star establishment with 1,479 reviews. Highly 4.7-star establishment with 1,479 reviews. Open now Highly rated derived:iconic format:park format:park
format:establishment Rating 4.5 404 reviews One of Toronto's oldest and most mysterious hidden gems, located on the Toronto Islands — this lighthouse built in 1808 is shrouded in legend and ghost stories; reached by ferry and rarely visited beyond the island's main beach crowd; pairs perfectly with a full Toronto Islands day Highly 4.5-star establishment with 404 reviews. Highly 4.5-star establishment with 404 reviews. Open now Highly rated derived:hidden_gem
format:bar Rating 3.8 3702 reviews Price level 3 Toronto's largest and most spectacular nightclub, right on the waterfront — two floors, multiple rooms, a massive outdoor patio, and a production setup that rivals venues twice its size. Home to international headliners, sold-out electronic and hip-hop events, and the kind of nights that define a city's clubbing reputation. The indoor-outdoor flow in summer is unmatched anywhere in Toronto. Buy tickets in advance; major shows sell out fast. Highly 3.8-star bar with 3,702 reviews. Highly 3.8-star bar with 3,702 reviews. 11 Polson St First Floor, Toronto, ON M5A 1A4, Canada +1 416-469-5655 http://www.rebeltoronto.com/ Went here for special event for first time on Sun night/ early Mon morning. Place huge. The staff was nice and very helpful. Was warned to keep cell phone under guard at all times. Bathrooms were cleaned regularly. Taxi charges were alot but I negotiated my price cause I was paying cash so got better deal. Uber s were crazy expensive so not option. Didn't use coat check can't comment. Have no issues asking for water. When visit TO this will be my new Rave zone. A great place for a night out if you want good music, good service and a place to dance with an amazing vibe. It's spacious, has lots of different opportunities for different events, has multiple drink areas, has a GORGEOUS outdoor area to sit or smoke, food is delicious, the sound is great, the staff are very nice and helpful, the lights are beautiful and always different each time I'm there. Definitely worth checking out. Afterwards, if you look out across the water outside you can see the beautiful skyline of Toronto and the CN tower! There's usually a hotdog stand outside too with AMAZING hotdogs. I highly suggest trying that after too. Maybe I'm old but a lot of people are hating on the 50 Cent concert last weekend and I had a fabulous time 😂 Perhaps I just know what to expect from Rebel so I wasn't upset that he showed up late, I had a great time partying with my friends and can finally say I saw 50 Cent live! Really enjoyed the show, would go again in a heartbeat! Singing along with 50 Cent to Many Men is a core memory I'll enjoy forever! I was the official Cinematographer for the concert. My first time from at the venue. The staffs are so nice and serious with their job. Thank you! And I hope another concert brings me in again. See you soon!! For booking @directorbicycle on Ig It’s one of the nicest clubs we’ve been to for sure, played a show with DKM there a while back and it was amazing overall. Staff is really nice, venue is great. Greenrooms are great to, there is actually not much to complain about tbh or maybe I haven’t seen it the time we were there. format:bar format:cocktail_bar cultural_style:nightlife format:activity format:bar format:cocktail_bar cultural_style:nightlife format:activity
format:bar Rating 4.4 3248 reviews Price level 3 A tapas bar set inside a mind-bending undulating mahogany interior — open 8am–2am daily for Spanish-inspired plates and natural wine Highly 4.4-star bar with 3,248 reviews. Highly 4.4-star bar with 3,248 reviews. Open now derived:local_favorite format:bar format:restaurant format:cocktail_bar format:bar format:restaurant format:cocktail_bar
format:bar Rating 4.8 480 reviews Named Best Bar in Canada 2025 and a World's Top 100 bar — a Parisian-style cocktail café in Little Italy where the Cornichon martini has become a city legend Highly 4.8-star bar with 480 reviews. Highly 4.8-star bar with 480 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:bar format:cocktail_bar format:bar format:cocktail_bar
format:bar Rating 4.7 1308 reviews Price level 2 Toronto's most awarded cocktail bar, known for meticulous technique, seasonal ingredients, and a warm neighbourhood feel in the west end Highly 4.7-star bar with 1,308 reviews. Highly 4.7-star bar with 1,308 reviews. Highly rated derived:iconic format:bar format:bar
format:bar Rating 4.2 771 reviews Price level 2 A speakeasy hidden behind a neon-lit bodega — retro dim décor, inventive cocktails, and the thrill of a genuine secret-door entrance Highly 4.2-star bar with 771 reviews. Highly 4.2-star bar with 771 reviews. format:bar format:cocktail_bar format:bar format:cocktail_bar
format:bar Rating 4.2 870 reviews Price level 2 The city's definitive tequila and mezcal destination on Ossington with the largest premium agave spirits selection in Toronto Highly 4.2-star bar with 870 reviews. Highly 4.2-star bar with 870 reviews. format:bar format:cocktail_bar format:restaurant cultural_style:nightlife format:activity format:bar format:cocktail_bar format:restaurant cultural_style:nightlife format:activity
format:bar Rating 4.5 1403 reviews Price level 2 A legendary underground jazz and cocktail bar running nightly live performances since 1998 — the real deal for live blues and swing Highly 4.5-star bar with 1,403 reviews. Highly 4.5-star bar with 1,403 reviews. Highly rated derived:iconic format:bar format:cocktail_bar format:restaurant cultural_style:nightlife format:activity format:bar format:cocktail_bar format:restaurant cultural_style:nightlife format:activity
format:bar Rating 4.2 1758 reviews Price level 2 Toronto's premier electronic music club on Bathurst — world-class sound system, internationally acclaimed DJs, and a devout house and techno community since 2014 Highly 4.2-star bar with 1,758 reviews. Highly 4.2-star bar with 1,758 reviews. format:bar format:bar
format:bar Rating 3.8 1415 reviews Price level 3 A King West rooftop club with a retractable roof, bottle service, and one of the most stylish and versatile event spaces in downtown Toronto Highly 3.8-star bar with 1,415 reviews. Highly 3.8-star bar with 1,415 reviews. format:bar format:cocktail_bar cultural_style:nightlife format:activity format:bar format:cocktail_bar cultural_style:nightlife format:activity
format:bar Rating 4.3 203 reviews A kissaten-inspired 1970s Tokyo listening bar at Dundas and Ossington — lo-fi jazz on vinyl, punchy small plates, and cocktails tuned to the music's rhythm; one of the most atmospheric new openings in the city Highly 4.3-star bar with 203 reviews. Highly 4.3-star bar with 203 reviews. derived:hidden_gem format:bar format:cocktail_bar format:bar format:cocktail_bar
format:bar Rating 5 31 reviews A cocktail bar in Leslieville that opened in March 2026 in the former Dive Shop space. Tropical in essence but nothing like a tiki bar — the cocktail program pulls from savoury spices, barks, roots, and unexpected ingredients alongside classic structures. Good food, warm lighting, and a neighbourhood energy that feels earned rather than manufactured. Highly 5.0-star bar with 31 reviews. Highly 5.0-star bar with 31 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:bar format:cocktail_bar format:bar format:cocktail_bar
format:brewpub Rating 4.5 2476 reviews Price level 2 Toronto's most beloved craft brewery with a sprawling patio on Ossington, canned releases that sell out weekly, and a proper pub kitchen Highly 4.5-star brewpub with 2,476 reviews. Highly 4.5-star brewpub with 2,476 reviews. Highly rated derived:iconic format:bar format:restaurant format:bar format:restaurant
format:food Rating 4.6 2150 reviews Price level 4 Toronto's benchmark fine dining restaurant — tasting menus in a romantic second-floor room, Michelin-recognized and perpetually booked weeks ahead Highly 4.6-star establishment with 2,150 reviews. Highly 4.6-star establishment with 2,150 reviews. Highly rated derived:iconic format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:food Rating 4.6 553 reviews Price level 4 An intimate European-inflected tasting menu restaurant in a tiny King West townhouse — Michelin-recognized and beloved by locals who know Highly 4.6-star establishment with 553 reviews. Highly 4.6-star establishment with 553 reviews. Highly rated derived:local_favorite format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:bar Rating 4.4 3806 reviews Price level 4 Modern Canadian fine dining on the 54th floor of TD Tower with panoramic lake and city views — the classic Toronto power-lunch destination Highly 4.4-star bar with 3,806 reviews. Highly 4.4-star bar with 3,806 reviews. Open now derived:local_favorite format:bar format:restaurant format:bar format:restaurant
format:food Rating 4.7 642 reviews Price level 2 A lively Italian-American neighbourhood restaurant on Ossington — handmade pasta, natural wine, and a room that feels like the best dinner party you weren't invited to Highly 4.7-star establishment with 642 reviews. Highly 4.7-star establishment with 642 reviews. Open now Highly rated derived:local_favorite format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:coffee_shop Rating 4.6 299 reviews Price level 1 The godfather of Toronto's third-wave coffee scene — minimal, precise, and still the benchmark for espresso in the city after 15+ years Highly 4.6-star coffee shop with 299 reviews. Highly 4.6-star coffee shop with 299 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:cafe format:cafe
format:coffee_shop Rating 4.3 270 reviews Price level 2 One of Canada's most respected roasters with multiple cafés, a roastery, and a commitment to transparency at every step of sourcing Highly 4.3-star coffee shop with 270 reviews. Highly 4.3-star coffee shop with 270 reviews. derived:hidden_gem format:cafe format:cafe
format:cafe Rating 4.1 1422 reviews Price level 2 A small-batch roaster in the Junction neighbourhood beloved for exceptional filter coffee and a calm, unpretentious atmosphere Highly 4.1-star cafe with 1,422 reviews. Highly 4.1-star cafe with 1,422 reviews. Open now format:cafe format:cafe
format:fast_food_restaurant Rating 4.6 260 reviews Price level 1 Canada's iconic fried dough pastry — hand-stretched, topped with Nutella or cinnamon sugar, best eaten while wandering the market Highly 4.6-star fast food restaurant with 260 reviews. Highly 4.6-star fast food restaurant with 260 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:market Rating 4.6 42189 reviews Price level 2 One of the world's great public markets since 1803 — 120 vendors of local cheese, charcuterie, fresh bread, and Ontario produce across two floors Highly 4.6-star market with 42,189 reviews. Highly 4.6-star market with 42,189 reviews. Highly rated Popular derived:iconic derived:trending format:market format:shopping format:market format:shopping
format:cafe Rating 4.4 1487 reviews Price level 3 Daniel Boulud's Toronto outpost — an all-day French brasserie in Yorkville perfect for a leisurely afternoon of wine and steak tartare Highly 4.4-star cafe with 1,487 reviews. Highly 4.4-star cafe with 1,487 reviews. Open now derived:local_favorite format:cafe format:restaurant format:cafe format:restaurant
format:bar Rating 4.3 5572 reviews Price level 2 Caffe inside this hotel is the social heart of Queen West — all-day coffee, an art-filled room, and a patio that defines Toronto's creative neighbourhood energy Highly 4.3-star bar with 5,572 reviews. Highly 4.3-star bar with 5,572 reviews. Open now Popular derived:local_favorite format:bar format:restaurant format:bar format:restaurant
format:bakery Rating 4 824 reviews Price level 1 A beloved Bloor West institution since the 1990s — mismatched furniture, strong coffee, and the kind of regular crowd that makes a neighbourhood feel real Highly 4.0-star bakery with 824 reviews. Highly 4.0-star bakery with 824 reviews. Open now format:bar format:restaurant format:bar format:restaurant
format:food Rating 4.6 990 reviews An art deco diner-café on Queen West with a loyal local following for weekend brunch and bottomless coffee served at a beautifully worn counter Highly 4.6-star establishment with 990 reviews. Highly 4.6-star establishment with 990 reviews. Highly rated derived:local_favorite format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:food Rating 4.5 117 reviews Voted Toronto's best new restaurant of 2025 — a husband-and-wife Latin American kitchen in Bloorcourt with bold, inventive cooking rooted in Mexican and South American traditions; the most talked-about opening of the year Highly 4.5-star establishment with 117 reviews. Highly 4.5-star establishment with 117 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:food Rating 4.6 368 reviews A bone-in New York strip aged and finished with pastrami drippings, tallow, and butter — a meat-focused neighbourhood bistro on Ossington that quickly became one of Toronto Life's top restaurants of 2025 Highly 4.6-star establishment with 368 reviews. Highly 4.6-star establishment with 368 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:bar Rating 4.5 214 reviews Started as a pop-up, now Parkdale's most exciting permanent spot — South Asian street food done with precision and soul, built around dahi puri and boldly spiced chaat that feel both authentic and completely current Highly 4.5-star bar with 214 reviews. Highly 4.5-star bar with 214 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:bar format:restaurant format:bar format:restaurant
format:bar Rating 3.7 4499 reviews Price level 3 Sixteen stories above King West with 360° unobstructed city skyline views, three rooftop pools, and a Brazilian-Japanese menu by Chef Daniel Ken — the most glamorous day-to-night rooftop experience in Toronto; dress to impress and book ahead Highly 3.7-star bar with 4,499 reviews. Highly 3.7-star bar with 4,499 reviews. format:bar format:restaurant format:bar format:restaurant
format:bar A Michelin-recommended surf-and-turf restaurant from Vancouver, now settled into a 7,800-square-foot space in Toronto's Financial District. The menu leans theatrical — prime rib carved tableside, lobster pot pie, salt-crusted sea bass cracked open in front of you. Live music five nights a week. The kind of place that makes a night out feel like an occasion. Highly rated bar with reviews. Highly rated bar with reviews. format:bar format:restaurant format:bar format:restaurant
format:food Rating 4.9 44 reviews A French bistro tucked behind Nadège Patisserie at 780 Queen West, opened in February 2026 by fourth-generation Lyon pastry chef Nadège Nourian. Classic Lyonnais dishes — quenelles, escargots, steak frites — reimagined with a modern touch. Café by day, bistro and cocktail bar by night. Personal, precise, and worth the detour. Highly 4.9-star establishment with 44 reviews. Highly 4.9-star establishment with 44 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:food Toronto's most-loved BBQ pop-up is finally getting a permanent home in Scarborough, opening summer 2026. Pitmaster Ruben Silva built a following through sold-out pop-ups across the city before landing here. The menu stays true to the Texas tradition: brisket, beef ribs, pork belly burnt ends, and jalapeño cheddar sausages. Highly rated establishment with reviews. Highly rated establishment with reviews. format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:food Rating 4.7 189 reviews Southern Thai cooking in Little Italy, led by chef Nagu Kandan. The kitchen runs on live fire and wok heat, with dishes layered in lemongrass, makrut lime, chili, and coconut. The format moves through the day — lunch, a sunset hour, and late bites when the night keeps going. The bar is built to match the heat on the plate. Highly 4.7-star establishment with 189 reviews. Highly 4.7-star establishment with 189 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:restaurant cultural_style:regional_cuisine format:restaurant cultural_style:regional_cuisine
format:food Rating 4.4 361 reviews A 7,000-square-foot Mediterranean and Asian restaurant at The Well, from Dubai's Tribes Hospitality Group. The first Canadian venture for the group, led by executive chef Ciprian Porumbacean. Sushi, robata, molecular gastronomy, and cocktails that glow — the space evolves into a full nightlife destination as the evening deepens. Highly 4.4-star establishment with 361 reviews. Highly 4.4-star establishment with 361 reviews. derived:hidden_gem format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:food Rating 5 30 reviews A 30-seat hidden pasta bar tucked behind a red curtain inside Bar Notte on Church Street, from chef Michael Angeloni. The menu rotates entirely around handmade pasta — agnolotti, tajarin, tagliatelle — built on classical Italian technique with seasonal Toronto ingredients. Intimate, intentional, and one of the more exciting openings of early 2026. Highly 5.0-star establishment with 30 reviews. Highly 5.0-star establishment with 30 reviews. Highly rated derived:hidden_gem format:restaurant format:restaurant
format:spa Rating 4.4 3201 reviews Toronto's most beloved full-day urban spa — four floors in a historic downtown building with 34 treatment rooms, a pool, hydrotherapy circuit, and restaurants; Canada's top-rated day spa for over 40 years Highly 4.4-star establishment with 3,201 reviews. Highly 4.4-star establishment with 3,201 reviews. Open now derived:local_favorite
format:spa Rating 4.3 405 reviews A Moroccan and Turkish-inspired hammam inside the Shangri-La Hotel — mosaic-tiled steam rooms, gommage scrubs, vinotherapy treatments, and a rooftop patio with Moroccan tea Highly 4.3-star establishment with 405 reviews. Highly 4.3-star establishment with 405 reviews. Open now derived:hidden_gem
format:spa Rating 4.4 821 reviews An award-winning women-only therapeutic waters spa with a Dead Sea Salt Pool, Epsom Salt Pool, cold plunge, eucalyptus steam room, and infrared sauna — one of the most genuinely restorative spa experiences in the city Highly 4.4-star establishment with 821 reviews. Highly 4.4-star establishment with 821 reviews. Open now derived:local_favorite
