Thousand Islands
Below a B&B, this homey little waterfront Irish pub and restaurant serves up hearty and delicious fare: the 'Irish tenderloin' (grilled, bacon-wrapped…
Must-see restaurants in Ontario
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Kingston
This phenomenal bakery and cafe fuses unlikely ingredients into palate-pleasing dishes such as Vietnamese spring rolls and sesame tuna meatballs. The…
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Ottawa
Anchoring the market district, this sturdy brick building is the perfect place to stop when hunger strikes. Aside from the fresh produce and cheese, an…
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Northern Ontario
Locally lauded chef Steve Simpson's elevated comfort food uses seasonal local ingredients, with the regularly changing menu split between small plates (eg…
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Ottawa
Slick, smart and ineffably cool, this joint is always packed: arty-farty hipsters bump elbows with wealthy coiffured housewives. Ottawa foodies appreciate…
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Northern Ontario
A shimmering jewel in a dismal downtown strip, decades-old Arturo's is the kind of place you remember after your vacation has ended. Atmospheric but…
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Northern Ontario
With ambitions to be a Ben & Jerry's of the north, Prime sells gelato and sorbet in creative flavors such as salted caramel, and sometimes alcoholic…
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Northern Ontario
After the original location burnt down, owners Mike and Natalie started a food truck in Fort Vermilion, which has a kid's play area. The ribs are probably…
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Niagara Peninsula
A cute turn-of-the-century house repurposed into an even cuter pizzeria with simple, streamlined decor. It's the pizza that speaks loudest here: dough…
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Southwestern Ontario
A tiny, bustling, diner-style eatery serving steaming bowls of ramen packed with ingredients like pork chashu, charred corn and lotus chips. Noodles are…
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Northern Ontario
You'll think you've stumbled into a staff cafeteria in Finland; indeed, that's how the Hoito started, over a century ago, providing affordable meals to…
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Southwestern Ontario
Inventive dishes, global influences and a cool, laid-back vibe are what drive the experience at Stratford's 'it' restaurant. Order à la carte for lunch…
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Ottawa
This 'scratch diner' is one of Ottawa's hippest breakfast and lunch spots, with its retro art and everything made from scratch. Breakfast is all home…
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Toronto
There's usually a line on the sidewalk outside the picket fence of this always-bustling brunch/lunch joint with a simple menu of cheap and cheery homemade…
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Southwestern Ontario
An industrial-chic cafe in the heart of James St N serving upscale breakfast fare – lemon ricotta short stacks, avocado toast with smoked salmon, even the…
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Northern Ontario
This low-lit bistro makes up for once being the first branch of mega-chain Tim Hortons by serving some of Canada's finest steaks and ribs, accompanied by…
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Ottawa
Sit among the low-lit decor of hummingbirds and hot-air balloons, and drink house beers and other local craft brews from screw-top jars. It's food with…
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Ottawa
With a hip industrial aesthetic underscored by Day of the Dead references, El Camino is either praised as Ottawa's taco joint of the hour or derided as…
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Toronto
An industrial-chic cafe/bar/coffee haven, Boxcar Social has enviable views of Lake Ontario. The menu matches the vibe, with fresh takes on salads and…
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Southwestern Ontario
Stop at this tiny house turned bakery/deli/pizzeria for hearty wraps and salads, pizza and all manner of baked goods (cinnamon buns, anyone?). Coffee…
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Ottawa
Book in advance for one of the hottest tables in the capital, if not the whole country. Beckta offers an upmarket dining experience with an original spin…
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Southwestern Ontario
A boho-chic cafe tucked between country boutiques, Lost & Found serves delicious and beautifully presented salads, sandwiches and soups. Vegetarian and…
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Niagara Peninsula
A country market selling fresh fruit, jams, ice cream and fruit pies, all grown, picked and baked on-site by fourth-generation farmers – a roadside gem!
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Southwestern Ontario
This humongous, chapel-shaped market will whet and satisfy any appetite. There's a permanent collection of delis, bakeries, chocolate shops, fresh-produce…
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Southwestern Ontario
A hopping cafe in the central square, Sirkel is a go-to for locals and visitors in the know. Breakfast is traditional and hearty, while lunch brings…
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Northern Ontario
This self-proclaimed supper club's focus is on rustic Tuscan cuisine, but chefs aren't shy about getting experimental. The ever-shifting menu promises…
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Muskoka Lakes
Tucked into an alley just off the main drag, this small British-style pub serves up hearty, locally sourced meals – the charcuterie board is ah-mazing –…
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Southwestern Ontario
It's all about local and organic foods at this boho-chic cafe, with from-scratch creations like free-range water buffalo burgers, kale salad with hemp…
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Ottawa
Métropolitain puts a modern spin on the typical brasserie with its swirling zinc countertop, flamboyant fixtures and Gallic soundtrack: you'll feel like…
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Ottawa
The brainchild of celebrated chef and molecular gastronomy enthusiast Marc Lépine, Atelier is a white-walled laboratory dedicated to tickling the taste…
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Thousand Islands
In a charming waterfront spot about 12km east of Gananoque, this beautifully refurbished restaurant belonging to the opulent Ivy Lea Club marina is open…
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Ottawa
If the local chefs are purchasing their fish from Whalesbone's wholesale wing (or should we say 'fin'), then there's really no doubt that it's the best…
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Toronto
Pizza Libretto crafts what is arguably the best pizza in town. The secret? A wood-fired oven built by a third-generation pizza-oven builder with stones…
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Toronto
Tucked just off Bloor St, Guaca-Moles serves authentic Mexican dishes in a black-painted converted brick house. Choose from classics like elote (Mexican…
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Northern Ontario
What would you expect to find lurking behind the facade of a highway motel 7km south of Wawa? Food from Trinidad, mon! Add some spice to your trip and try…
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Kingston
It's a tad pricey but locals love this little taste of Paris with a hint of Québec in the Anglophone heart of Kingston: consider the gourmet poutine…
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Niagara Falls
Fine dining isn't something you find easily at the falls, which makes this fine restaurant at the Sterling Inn & Spa so refreshing. Service, decor,…
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Northern Ontario
It would be easy to miss or discount this unassuming place in a strip mall, but you would be wrong for doing so. Inside this sports bar-like place is…
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Ottawa
The first restaurant in Ottawa’s Chinatown, Shanghai is now run by the artistic children of the original owners. The food is great – modern Chinese…
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Northern Ontario
Nestled among the lakefront motels, this lovely little bistro, built in 1934, serves a range of dishes including salads, pastas, venison burger, rainbow…
