This Toronto spot is Canada's 2nd best new restaurant and you don't want to miss dessert

Three other Ontario spots made the list.

A small plate of food. Right: Meat being cooked over a flame.

Potesala. Right: A dish being prepared at a Toronto restaurant.

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It's time to book a dinner date! This Toronto spot was just named the second-best new restaurant in Canada and it features drool-worthy small plates and delicious dessert.

On November 4, Air Canada released its list of the 2024 Top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada and four Ontario spots made the cut.

Air Canada's Best New Restaurants looks at venues that opened across Canada between late spring 2023 and May 31, 2024. Reviewed by a single, anonymous visitor, the Top 10 list considers all factors of the dining experience, including the quality of ingredients and team atmosphere.

Toronto's Mhel ranked second on the list. According to a press release, the venue serves "Korean-Japanese dishes with a touch of magic."

Inside, you'll find an "open kitchen where chefs with six burners and two charcoal grills add up to Korean-Japanese alchemy."

Mhel also offers Air Canada's Best New Restaurants' Dessert of the Year. You'll want to save room for the purin, a "sweet and simple Japanese rendition of crème caramel."

Toronto's Takja BBQ House ranked fourth on the list, with the city's Bar Prima coming in seventh and St. Catharines' Fat Rabbit at number eight.

Montreal's Sabayon was named best new restaurant in Canada overall and it serves up cozy afternoon tea.

A full list of Canada's Top 10 Best New Restaurants can be found on Air Canada's En Route website.

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  • Madeline Forsyth

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    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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