Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Toronto / Ontario

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Standing Room Only

5.0

5 (172)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Guelph

About the restaurant

Come and enjoy a drink in Canada's Smallest Bar - Standing Room Only! Located in Guelph's unique and historic Ward neighbourhood. We craft delicious and innovative cocktails in an intimate and creative space. Come and enjoy a throwback to another time - when speakeasies were all the rage! Perfect for after work drinks - or before or after dinner drink - or even a night cap! The room is also available to book for your intimate private event. Please call or message us on Instagram to make arrangements.

Top review

Donna

Dined 4 days ago

Standing Room Only has been a great experience for the two times I’ve been. It’s a unique spot, which is very welcoming and has great drinks. I had a delicious mock tail tonight!

Haliburton Post House

4.9

4.9 (44)

CAN$51 and over

International

Minden

About the restaurant

Fresh, Elevated Culinary Experiences.

Deliciously satisfying chef crafted cuisine at the Post House goes beyond the basics.
Celebrate fine dining and the freshest seasonal ingredients, food & beverages!

Our kitchen is headed by Executive Chef Dan Sanders. Each menu is carefully crafted and uniquely curated each season to bring optimal enjoyment to your experience with us!

Make a reservation for upcoming dining opportunities at The Post House! Enjoy gourmet cuisine at our lodge on selected dates. Our prix fixe menus are updated seasonally.

Top review

Dean

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Wonderful place, with amazing food and great service and chef. Would highly recommend this spot.

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Dining at The Post House

C Suite

4.9

4.9 (97)

CAN$51 and over

Cocktail Bar

The Annex

About the restaurant

The hidden cocktail bar of your dreams. Styled after a 1920's era cocktail train car, C Suite creates a unique cocktail experience whether you are joining us at the bar or in the lounge.

When seated at the bar, our barman Albert Han and his apprentice Fei will create unforgettable cocktails for you, tailored exactly to your tastes. It will be the best hour of your day.

Join us in our lounge to experience our signature cocktails, taste some whiskies or have a glass of wine paired expertly with our culinary offerings, prepared by the finest chefs in Toronto.

Reserve your spot today.

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Naomi

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing experience. The staff made my partner feel so good on her birthday. Not only did we receive complimentary items, we also left with a little card and gift from the staff. An amazing touch, worth every penny

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Bespoke Bar Experience

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Lounge seating

SOLSTICE Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (430)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Mississauga

About the restaurant

In the fall of 2005, brothers Vince, John Paul and Andrew Angheloni (AKA "The Boy's" to all of the regulars) opened Solstice Restaurant & Wine Bar™ in Clarkson Village. Being raised in a family that was always involved in the restaurant business, the brothers share a passion for food, wine, and all things culinary. Their vision was to share this passion with the community and create a restaurant that is not only exceptional quality & value, but warm and inviting as well.

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MariaVIP

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Always a great experience and great food. Thank you for a memorable evening.

The Imperial Tandoor

4.9

4.9 (282)

CAN$30 and under

Indian

Peterborough

About the restaurant

The Imperial Tandoor is a local family run restaurant with mission to present the true Indian hospitality experience to our community by means of an authentic Indian restaurant.

With a desire to grill and tandoor a multitude of fresh ingredients, marinated and dipped in secret and unusual combinations, the food at ‘The Imperial Tandoor’ is prepared for sharing and for pleasurable moments.

Succulent Kababs, freshly baked Naan bread and eclectic selection of Indian curries introduce guests to the exotic flavors of North India.

The menu at The Imperial Tandoor is a rich culmination of traditional recipes prepared with new techniques and given an innovative presentation. Our food is made with the highest quality ingredients, and we take the utmost care in the food’s preparation.

Top review

Cathy

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, great service, super clean! Very authentic Indian Cuisine, highly recommend

The Springwood

5.0

5 (496)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Whitby

About the restaurant

The Springwood can be summed up effectively as a neighborhood restaurant, whose values, regarding the menu, focus greatly on locally sourced ingredients, hyper-seasonality, regenerative farming practices and minimizing waste.

The restaurant is the brainchild of local entrepreneurs Matthew Simpson (Chef) and Jasmine Lee (General Manager). Partners in business and in life since 2007.

To further their knowledge of the Hospitality industry they made their way to Downtown Toronto, where they were able to hone their crafts working in upscale and well-known restaurants for nine years. The end goal was always assured though, that they would come back to the town that gave them their start and help bring a special space to the place that they grew up.

As you make your way inside, you will be met with warm wood, lush plant life and funky art deco accents. We want this space to feel as though you are stepping into our home and we welcome you all to Come Over for Dinner.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Springwood is a truly unique and delicious dining experience. Our server, Sara, was very welcoming and knowledgeable. We did one of the tasting menus which was a great way to enjoy our first visit here as we tried many things we might have not thought to order. There was sooo much food we had to bring home some of our main course! Fantastic and cozy ambiance. Truly a dining experience and not just a typical restaurant meal. Highly recommend.

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New Years Eve at The Springwood 2024

Yukashi Japanese Cuisine

5.0

5 (349)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

Yonge and Eglinton

About the restaurant

At Yukashi, we adhere to Japanese culinary tradition by carefully selecting seasonal vegetables that showcase the finest flavours and aromas, resulting in dishes that not only tantalize our customers' palates but also reflect our commitment to authenticity. Each course features a delightful array of seasonal bites that highlight the best of locally-sourced and imported Japanese ingredients. And with our artfully curated drink pairings, Chef Daisuke Izutsu invites you to an unforgettable dining experience that seamlessly blends the best of Japan with a subtle Canadian twist.

Kindly note that at this time, reservations are required for all seating, and we encourage you to book in advance to secure your spot at our coveted counter.

Top review

Elissa

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious culinary experience with lovely attentive wait staff. A great way to celebrate a birthday.

Seasoned Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (257)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

Hamilton

About the restaurant

Chefs and brothers Matt and Will Gaynor have both led busy kitchens for Stratford’s theatre crowd, and have both cooked alongside world-renowned chefs. At Seasoned, they come together to bring downtown Hamilton their fresh take on French-Italian inspired cuisine.

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Kelly

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

We go to this restaurant before theatre. Always accommodating, delicious food, great service. The dessert is amazing.

The Civil

5.0

5 (134)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Pizzeria

Kitchener

About the restaurant

The Civil specialises in from-scratch everything. From the best in modern cocktails to some of the most adventurous pizzas out there, we pride ourselves on serving the freshest. We offer a funky, cozy environment perfect for dates, friend dates, small groups, and, really, any pizza & cocktail fanatic. We're located in the beautiful Tannery Building in DTK.

Top review

Allan

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

First time…. Heard great things! Didn’t disappoint

The Gate

4.9

4.9 (198)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mediterranean

Grey Highlands

About the restaurant

Modern European cuisine by Chefs Jonathan Gushue and Philippe De Montbrun. A cozy and casual space offering seasonally-inspired cuisine. Dine at the limited-spaced kitchen counter and watch the team create the magic. The dining room boasts a beautifully, historic brick wall with soft natural light. A thoughtfully-curated wine list can be enjoyed in the lounge space in the back.

Parking can be found behind the restaurant, off of Grey Road 4 behind the Home Hardware.

Top review

Jackie

Dined 2 days ago

This was my 4th visit and the menu has been as different as it is delicious every time! Definitely order dessert ! It was so nice to see The New Farm there for their staff Christmas party. What a great place for a Christmas party! So great to know they offer catering!!!

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