Toronto’s food scene is officially world-class, with Michelin stars to prove it. From sushi to Thai street eats, these standout restaurants offer unforgettable dining experiences. Here are six of the best Michelin-star restaurants in Toronto to try in 2025.
Table of Contents: 6 Best Michelin-star Restaurants in Toronto
- Sushi Masaki Saito – Toronto’s only two-Michelin-star omakase experience
- Alo – refined French-inspired tasting menus
- Restaurant 20 Victoria – seasonal Canadian tasting menus
- Don Alfonso 1890 – high class and high altitude Italian dining
- Quetzal – elevated Mexican cuisine cooked over open flames
- Edulis – Mediterranean fine dining with artistic flair
Sushi Masaki Saito
Toronto’s only two-Michelin-star omakase experience
Toronto’s only two-Michelin-star sushi destination, Sushi Masaki Saito offers an intimate omakase experience with the finest fish flown in from Japan. Chef Masaki Saito’s meticulous technique and seasonal awareness make every piece a fleeting masterpiece.
Local tip: Book far in advance and arrive with an open palate—you’re not just eating sushi, you’re experiencing art.
Alo
Refined French-inspired tasting menus
163 Spadina Ave | alorestaurant.com
Chef Patrick Kriss’s contemporary French restaurant impresses with refined tasting menus that blend European technique and global inspiration. Dishes are artfully crafted, flavour-driven, and full of creative flair.
Local tip: Don’t miss the creamy Koshihikari risotto with porcini emulsion or the rack of lamb with Thai green curry. For something more classic, the Dover sole with caviar beurre blanc is a standout.
Restaurant 20 Victoria
Seasonal Canadian tasting menus
20 Victoria St | exploretock.com/restaurant20victoria
A hidden downtown gem focused on elegant, seafood-forward tasting menus. Chef Julie Hyde’s kitchen delivers clean, refined dishes in a no-tipping, relaxed dining room—earning praise for its impeccable sauces and service.
Local tip: Expect a rotating menu with standout creations like Iberico pork chop with bagna vert, and pâte à choux filled with strawberry-rhubarb jam and white chocolate ganache. Book early—this tiny spot fills up fast!
Don Alfonso 1890
High class and high altitude Italian dining
1 Harbour Square, 18th Floor | donalfonso1890.ca
An elevated Italian restaurant perched on the 38th floor with panoramic waterfront views. From eel gelato to seasonal lamb dishes, the tasting menu transports you to the Amalfi coast, with exquisite pairings and service to match.
Local tip: Reserve a lakeside-facing table for sunset, choose from the prix fixe or go for the tasting menu to sample more of the dishes on offer—true culinary theatre.
Quetzal
Elevated Mexican cuisine cooked over open flames
419 College St | quetzaltoronto.com
Toronto’s only Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant, Quetzal delights with bold flavours cooked over open flame. Expect authentic, vibrant dishes with fresh ingredients and fire-kissed perfection.
Local tip: Located in Little Italy, be sure to enjoy the live music, visual arts, record shops, and other indie and lo-fi cultural experiences while you’re in the area.
Edulis
Mediterranean fine dining with artistic flair
169 Niagara St | edulisrestaurant.com
Don’t let this modest red house on Niagara deceive you; Edulis is one of Toronto’s most coveted dining experiences—and with good reason. This cozy little restaurant’s seasonal multi-course menu focuses on bringing out the best of old-world European cooking, with a particular focus on wild mushrooms and Canadian seafood. But what makes Edulis unforgettable isn’t just the food—it’s the warmth from the husband-and-wife owners Michael and Tobey who have created a space that feels more like a dinner party in a friend’s home than a formal restaurant.
Local tip: A seasonal menu that places mushrooms as the star of the show makes winter the perfect time to visit. Warm up from the cold and enjoy the amazing flavours of fresh black truffles.
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