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Summary

You’re Only A True Toronto Foodie If You’ve Eaten At These 13 Restaurants

How many have you been to?

Lead Writer, Travel

If you consider yourself a foodie, then you've probably been to these popular Toronto restaurants and maybe even more than once.

With towering dishes of pasta, colourful tacos and iconic milkshakes, these spots are always worth coming back to.

Gusto 101

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 101 Portland St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can find this spot in a repurposed garage, and the food will sweep you away to the streets of Italy.

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El Catrin Destileria

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Mexican

Address: 18 Tank House Ln., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Boasting a colourful patio and the largest tequila collection in Canada, this spot is a go-to for Mexican food and margaritas.

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The Lakeview Restaurant

Price: 💸

Cuisine: Brunch

Address: 1132 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Known for its 24-hour brunch, this iconic Toronto diner has an apple pie milkshake that will change your life.

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PIANO PIANO

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 88 Harbord St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Wood-fired pizza, gooey pasta and more await you at this colourful restaurant.

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Sugo

Price: 💸

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 1281 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: This Italian spot is loved for its affordable prices and massive portion sizes, and you can dig into mountains of pasta when dining here.

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Salad King

Price: 💸

Cuisine: Thai

Address: Multiple locations

Why You Need To Go: Don't let the name fool you — this restaurant serves up mouth-watering curry and Thai food that will keep you coming back.

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Alo

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: French

Address: 163 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Ranked as one of the top restaurants in Canada, this French venue boasts a multi-course menu and wine that pairs perfectly with your dish.

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PAI

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Thai

Address: 18 Duncan St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Experience the authentic taste of Thailand at this restaurant, which is known for its Pad Thai.

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La Carnita

Price: 💸

Cuisine: Mexican

Address: Multiple locations

Why You Need To Go: From tacos to churros, this spot has you covered when it comes to Mexican fare.

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PLANTA

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Vegan

Address: Multiple locations

Why You Need To Go: The plant-based restaurant is a go-to for vegans and non-vegans alike, and you can get everything from burgers to cheesecake.

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Oretta

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 633 King St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you're craving Italian food, look no further than this chic spot, which has everything from pizza to tiramisu.

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The Stockyards

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Comfort food

Address: 699 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Known for its drool-worthy burgers and fried chicken, this spot will take you to comfort food heaven.

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Miku

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Sushi

Address: 10 Bay St. #105, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy a wide sake selection and flame-seared sushi when dining at this spot.

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  • Lead Writer

    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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