Cantina Mercatto is the newest addition to the Mercatto family of restaurants (Taverna, Locale, Trattoria and College) that started some 20 years ago on Toronto Street. Close to both the...

Carole’s Cheesecake delivers on the promise of its name, offering over a dozen types of the delicious dessert which range from classic with fruit toppings to speciality varieties like Reese’s...

Named for one of the liveliest downtown neighbourhoods of Lisbon, Chiado is bringing a taste of Portugal to Toronto. Albino Silva, one of North America’s most critically acclaimed chefs and...

One part Toronto-based couple, one part Italian gelato and one part Asian-influenced flavours is the makeup of Kekou Gelato House. This downtown spot is serving up gelato, Popsicles, and beverages...

Leña Restaurante is the newest addition to the Oliver & Bonacini empire. For Anthony Walsh, the company’s corporate executive chef, this project is especially close to his heart. Leña is...

Nadège Patisserie, founded by partners Morgan McHugh and executive chef Nadège Nourian in 2009, has become a favourite among lovers of French macarons in the city. These sweets are a...

In 2009, Nadège Nourian, a fourth-generation pastry chef from France, boldly set up an eponymous bakery and café in the immediate vicinity of Dufflet and Clafouti on Queen West. Now...

Osteria Rialto is the flagship restaurant in the historical Paradise building which also houses Bar Biltmore and Paradise Theatre. The restaurant, spearheaded by executive chef Basilio Pesce and bar director...

Seafood lovers look no further. Oyster Mine is the spot for all things oysters, lobsters and shrimp. This upscale restaurant creates an elegant dining experience with a live seafood bar...

Nortown’s own Padella is a great little taste of Italy way outside little Italy. Step inside into the warm ambience of modest yet refined decor, which, like the menu, is...

Longtime North York favourite Paese is living up to its name as an icon of Armour Heights. “Paese” is the Italian word for town or village, which takes on a...

To know ’em is to love ’em with Pizzeria Libretto. The chain of Neapolitan pizzerias is one of the city’s best known because it is so many people’s favourite. You...

Sassafraz, the quintessential Yorkville hangout and celeb magnet, has been seriously revamped. The 20-year-old Victorian house has gone from a sunny yellow to a sophisticated sage green, and that’s just...

A restaurant so nice they named it twice! Ristorante Sotto Sotto is the Annex’s long-established destination for upscale, south-central Italian fare with all food made as if it were the...

Summer’s Ice Cream is Yorkville’s most iconic ice cream parlour that has been serving up homemade ice cream and frozen yogurt since 1984. Owned and operated by the Tokey family,...

Tabülè restaurant began, in theory at least, as a birthday gift. Co-owner Diana Sideris bought her husband, chef Rony Goraichy cooking classes at George Brown after discovering his interest in...

The Good Son’s new location at the Shops at Don Mills is just as inviting as the original spot on Queen Street West. Its menu is largely the same, with...

Chef Vittorio Colacitti has an unusually varied resume. He’s done fine dining (at George, Lucien and Didier); he’s done corporate gigs (he was a chef with Loblaws); he’s done pizza...

The Inside Scoop is Toronto’s ice cream dream come true. With over 40 premium ice cream flavours, including dairy-free, sorbet and soft serve flavours, there’s no limit to the exuberant...

XO Gelato wants you to give your mother a big kiss. Situated in the heart of the Davisville village, this dessert destination is a family-run community staple that hand makes...