There are many Toronto restaurants that you might consider to be outstanding, but some may think the best is yet to come.
Diners can expect to taste and experience many new restaurants set to open in 2024, and the anticipation is high! From Shake Shack to Nobu Toronto, some of the world's best fast food and fine dining restaurants have yet to debut in Canada.
And even though 2023 was a great year for Toronto's restaurant scene, with new Michelin-starred restaurants being recognized and some spots making it on Canada's best lists, 2024 should only be bigger and better.
Here are seven Toronto restaurants that you need to keep your eyes peeled for because they will be the talk of the town.
Shake Shack
@narcitytoronto Shake Shack is set to open its first Canadian location in Toronto later this year. But Narcity’s Mira Nabulsi can’t wait. She gave the popular American fast food chain a try for the first time while travelling in London, U.K., and she’s come to the conclusion that Canadians really have been missing out! Here’s her humble review of the franchise that’ll be in the Great White North soon enough. #toronto #shakeshack #londonuk #ontario #narcity #canada
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Address: TBA
Cuisine: Fast food
Why You Need To Go: Shake Shack is an American burger chain that has opened locations in many big cities around the world, like London and Dubai, but it has yet to make its Canadian debut. In 2023, the brand shared that they will be opening their first Canadian Shake Shack location in Toronto in 2024, and the opening date couldn't come any sooner.
Shake Shack London was not disappointing at all; in fact, even though some may think it's overhyped and Toronto already has all the burger joints it needs, I am confident that the fast food chain will not disappoint Canadians because it's so darn good.
Opening Date: TBA
Nobu Restaurant Toronto
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Address: 25 Mercer Street, Toronto
Cuisine: Japanese Peruvian
Why You Need To Go: Nobu is a well-known international restaurant in many big cities like Miami, New York, Rome and Dubai.
From raw fish to cooked cod and some of the world's most delicate dishes, you can expect to be transported to another world with the gastronomy experience that Nobu promises.
Opening Date: TBA
Bar Compton Ave
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Address: 1282 Dundas St. W., Toronto
Cuisine: Bar
Why You Need To Go: If you're a fan of Frankie Solarik's bars in Toronto, then you must be excited about this new addition. Solarik is known for BarChef and Prequel & Co. Apothecary, so we can only expect Bar Compton Ave to be just as cool.
However, unlike the other Toronto bars, this one has more of an English feel. So, if an elevated London bar with artistic and thirst-quenching cocktails is your vibe, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for this one.
Opening Date: Early 2024
L'Avenue
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Address: 486 Front St. W., Toronto
Cuisine: Brunch
Why You Need To Go: L'Avenue is a famous Canadian brunch restaurant in Montreal that quickly gained attention because its dishes are drool-worthy. L'Avenue has three Montreal locations and will open its first restaurant in Toronto's The Well in 2024.
The Well is one of Toronto's most popular destinations at the moment, and we can only imagine how busy it'll be once all its restaurants finally open their doors. Prince Street Pizza opened in 2023 and the excitement behind the spot was so high that the restaurant had a line out the door for months, and from the looks of it, L'Avenue is a brunch spot you should be adding to your list as well.
Opening Date: TBA
GRETA Bar
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Address: 590 King St. W., Toronto
Cuisine: Arcade Bar
Why You Need To Go: If the Toronto location is anything like the ones in Calgary or Vancouver, then Torontonians will have a great place to hang out on the weekends.
Greta Bar is an arcade bar with many games to play and street food that will surely get you munching.
In Toronto, gamers can expect to explore a two-floor 12,500 square-foot venue with over 50 arcade games, including "vintage classics with state-of-the-art interactive experiences," a spokesperson told Narcity.
It's time for a friendly game of Pacman.
Opening Date: Spring 2024
Mott 32
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Address: 180 University Avenue
Cuisine: Chinese
Why You Need To Go: Mott 32 is a fine dining restaurant with elevated Chinese food that seriously looks delicious.
The Toronto location won't be the first one in Canada because there's one in Vancouver, and it was the restaurant's first international franchise, Retail Insider stated. The new Chinese spot will also replace where the famous Momofuku once resided.
Opening Date: TBA
Blue Bovine Steak & Sushi House
Price: The menu is not out yet.
Address: 65 Front St W Unit 108, Toronto
Cuisine: Steak
Why You Need To Go: This lavish and beautifully decorated restaurant is taking Union Station to new heights. The restaurant is located underground but it has a vibe that can take you out of this world.
The restaurant is part of Liberty Group's latest projects and it is set to open in February 2024. This restaurant is run by the same company that's involved with BlueBlood Steakhouse in Casa Loma, but Blue Bovine Steak & Sushi House is definitely going to be more bold and sexy, giving a vibe that's much different than the Toronto classic.
"Indulge in the art of gastronomy with the most premium cuts of steak and exceptional sushi, curated by hospitality icon Nick Di Donato and Liberty Entertainment Group," the restaurant stated in an Instagram post.
Opening Date: February 2024
These seven restaurants are just a snippet of the kinds of spots Torontonians can expect to enjoy this 2024 season. There are so many other restaurants opening, too, that you should be excited about.
So stay tuned, while we take you through some of the city's newest and best date spots.
Interior of Abrielle Toronto.
Abrielle's bar.
Abrielle menu.
Whipped Eggplant, flatbread, sour dough bread and Burrata.
Octupus, Roasted Carrots, Patatas Bravas and Lamb Chops from Abrielle.
Spa Day and Santorini Smoke from Abrielle.
Two cocktails and Patatas Bravas from Abrielle.
Carrot Cake from Abrielle.
Different pies from Prince St. Pizza.
Spicy Spring pizza.
The Sunset Square and The Fancy Prince.
Many pizzas in a box.
Prince St. Pizza box and pie.
Pep pizza.
Menu and table setting at Daphne.
Daphne outdoor terrace.
Indoor dining at Daphne.
Dining room at Daphne.
Cocktail lounge.
Bone marrow and tuna carpaccio.
Rib eye, Daphne potato and sea bream.
Daphne Pizza.
The Daphne Potato.
Cocktails and mocktails at Daphne.
The Daphne Bar and Ice cream Sundae.
Laylak menu and table setting.
Interior of Laylak.
Entrance of Laylak.
Dips and fresh bread.
Grape leaves at Laylak.
Cheese rolls and kibbeh at Laylak.
Makdous fatteh at Laylak.
Dessert at Laylak.
Drinks at Laylak.
