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1. Amsterdam Barrel House
4.5
Awesome(1082)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Leaside
Booked 3 times today
The Amsterdam Barrel House is located in the heart of Leaside, and offers a from-scratch menu curated of delicious comfort foods & Toronto's best-in-class craft beer portfolio pouring through 16 taps. With two floors of seating and expansive outdoor patios, the Barrel House offers a unique dining experience for every season. Savour our lip-smacking dishes including Buffalo Cauliflower, Lemon Chicken Schnitzel, and our famous Smokehouse Burger, all while warming yourself by the roaring fireplace in our main dining room or our multi floored patios!We are a "local go-to" where we aim to show you our Amster'Dam good hospitality and keep you coming back again & again....Hope to see you soon!
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2. Osteria Giulia
4.8
Exceptional(971)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Yorkville
Booked 55 times today
Osteria Giulia sprung to life in our imaginations as a tribute to Italian traditions of the past. We wanted to create one simple, beautiful thing. Somewhere outside of your busy life, outside of your surroundings, outside of time. An environment, an experience, an entire evening. Osteria Giulia is intimate, warm and familiar. We’ve revelled in her every detail. We’ve established a rarified menu focusing on Northern Italian cuisine and delicate coastal, Mediterranean flavour. Giulia is a new imagining of what an Italian restaurant can be. It always was the place of our dreams, the reason for our collaboration, and the culmination of—and conduit for—our collective passion. Chef Rob Rossi & David Minicucci'22 | '23 | '24 One Star Michelin | Toronto'22 Canada's 100 Best | Best New Restaurant #2'22 Canada's 100 Best | Best Overall #14'22 Toronto Life | Best New Restaurant'23 La Liste | The World's Best Restaurants'24 Top 50 Ristoranti Italiani nel Mondo
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3. Linny's
4.7
Exceptional(127)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Ossington
Booked 41 times today

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4. Quetzal
4.9
Exceptional(1045)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mexican • Little Italy / College St.
Booked 42 times today
At Quetzal, we celebrate regional Mexican cuisine, inspired by traditional flavours and cooking styles, all cooked over a 28 foot-long open fire that runs the span of the hot line.  Traditional moles, sauces and little-known native ingredients are transported to Toronto and infused with the bounty of local Ontario and Canadian produce, for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Quetzal is located at the corner of College & Bathurst, at the edges of four Toronto hotspot neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Kensington Market, Harbord Village, and the Annex.
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5. Giulietta
4.8
Exceptional(2242)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy / College St.
Booked 60 times today
Chef Rob Rossi & David Minicucci, have collaborated to bring a genuine neighbourhood restaurant to Dufferin Grove.Designed by acclaimed architect Guido Costantino, a beguiling interior sets the stage for a convivial dining experience that honours traditional Italian fare while showcasing stand-out ingredients. Original brick and beam frame this warm, welcoming space where no detail is left unconsidered. Copper, Italian wool and red oxidized steel accents interplay with blonde wood and terrazzo, creating a rich, textured environment.We look forward to welcoming you soon.**Reservations are available within 14 days** Bar / Main BarStandard / Dining RoomCounter / Chef's Bar4169640606 | @giulietta972'22, '23, '24 Michelin Guide | Toronto'19 Canada's 100 Best | Best New Restaurant #1'19 Canada's 100 Best | Best Overall #9'19 Toronto Life | Best New Restaurant #3'18 EnRoute | Best New Restaurant #5
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6. Bar Isabel
4.8
Exceptional(2068)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Little Italy / College St.
Booked 63 times today
Enjoy an intimate dining experience at Bar Isabel - a cozy restaurant nestled between Toronto's little Italy and little Portugal, where creative Spanish-inspired small plate dishes are served alongside cocktails and an extensive Iberian focused wine list. The restaurant's elegant interior boasts an intriguing blend of soft lighting, curved walls and a beautiful mosaic tile floor. Managed under the guidance of Maitre d' and Partner Alessandro Pietropaolo, Bar Isabel's menu includes a diverse mix of pintxos, conservas, seafood and meat dishes. Diners rave about the grilled octopus, the bone marrow and the ceviche. For dessert, the Basque cake and sherry cream is a must-try. Bar Isabel is open 5-11pm Sunday through Friday, and 12-11pm Saturday. Accolades include listings in the Michelin Guide, Canada's top 100, and 2013 awarded the best new restaurant in Canada by Enroute Magazine. Bar Isabel accepts reservations for parties of up to 8 guests.
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7. DaNico
4.9
Exceptional(342)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy / College St.
Booked 17 times today
Danico is the perfect choice for special occasions. It's described as a 'fantastic', 'warm' and 'welcoming' place with an 'amazing ambiance' that adds to the 'special night out' atmosphere. The 'beautiful' food is 'exceptional' and 'creative', with a 'modern Italian culinary tradition' infused with Asian influences. Reviewers praised the 'exceptional service' and the 'knowledgeable' servers. They also mentioned the 'surprise' and 'pleasant' surprises after another that added to the 'outstanding experience of food discovery'.
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8. Daphne
4.7
Exceptional(1097)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Financial District
Booked 88 times today
Daphne is a modern American style restaurant, lounge, and garden terrace in the heart of Toronto's Financial District. Daphne offers American cuisine with a contemporary twist, skillfully curated by Executive Stuart Cameron. The menu showcases seasonal American classics, complemented by an array of small bites, handcrafted cocktails, and an extensive wine list, all presented within an elegant and modern ambiance. At the heart of the culinary offerings are two authentic wood-fired grills, infusing a distinct flavor into each dish. Locally sourced ingredients, along with local and imported seafood, are expertly grilled over live coals, ensuring a tantalizing dining experience. Each dish is thoughtfully enhanced with the addition of seasonal produce, while the bakery crafts artisanal breads by hand.
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9. Canoe Restaurant and Bar
4.5
Awesome(6353)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Financial District
Booked 53 times today
Critically acclaimed to be among Canada’s best restaurants, Canoe's unique location high atop the TD Bank Tower affords a breathtaking view of the city and Lake Ontario. The design, originally conceptualized by noted designers Yabu Pushelberg and most recently refreshed by Solid Design Creative, is clean and simple, yet absolutely stylish - a brilliant reflection of Canada's rich raw environment. That same brilliance is captured through the flavours and textures of Chef Ron McKinlay’s inspired regional Canadian cuisine.
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10. Enoteca Sociale
4.6
Exceptional(1225)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy / College St.
Booked 33 times today
Enoteca Sociale is built on passion.Passion for sharing a culture we fell in love with through the food we eat and the experiences we share. Opened in 2010, Enoteca Sociale has become a mainstay for Italian Cuisine in the Toronto, built on the philosophy of making simple & honest Roman cuisine that can be shared with friends and family.Through the years, Enoteca Sociale has evolved to offer a wider food offering comprised of traditional Roman dishes like Cacio e Pepe, l’Amatriciana and Carbonara. With Chef Kyle Rindinella at the helm the menu takes inspiration directly from Rome, remaining as true to the traditional culinary practices as possible. The Italian-focused wine list includes varietals that are rarely available elsewhere in Ontario and represent the entire country of Italy.
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