TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Toronto - Updated November 2024

El Catrin

80/100 (18706 ratings)

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"Celebrated my Girlfriends birthday there last night and we loved the place. Great food. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the tuna tostada dish..."

Jesse Shields

"After googling best margaritas in Toronto this place came up and it did deliver. The food and drinks were pretty good and the service was nothing..."

Victoria Henriquez

"Waitress recommended Horchata Colada after she patiently listened how I like my drink to be. It was amazing! I loved the drink! Music was good there..."

Chieko Yoshimoto

"Decided to try it out on a whim since we were at Distillery anyway. Was not disappointed. Having never eaten at an upscale Mexican restaurant before,..."

Chris Watts

"The food, the service, and of course the sangria was just amazing. The food was so well presented and yummy. Excellent couldn’t fault a thing, ..."

Lisa Shaw

"Incredible service and food! Our server was so knowledgeable that he even suggested drink pairings for our selections! I can’t wait to try more of..."

Bridget McLean

"Amazin food our server was Riccardo and he was amazing. Great atmosphere amazing..."

Krysten Melo

"One of the best restaurants out of Mexico where you can eat authentic Mexican food, me, a Mexican,..."

Carlos Molina

"Had a wonderful experience ~* the staff were courteous, knowledgeable, and of great humour. The ambience was incomparable . Our selections were made..."

Jan Di Leo

"Went there for girls’ night out... loved it! It’s beautiful!!! The margaritas were great, tacos al pastor so delicious, but my favourite was..."

Edith Gee

"Amazing food and drinks � but portions were really small. Good place to..."

Amrita Masih

"Great Mexican place!This restaurant has a cool vibe and atmosphere in the Distillery District of Toronto. You will definitely want to make..."

Ahana Bassi

"Had the world best Churros! Amazing 👌. I had a mojito with tacos and they both were..."

Preeti Abhinav Mishra

"Best Mexican place I have ever tried. I love the distillery district and El Catrin is the place to go for good food. We ordered the vegetarian, the..."

Christine

"every time you visit El catrin, you are bound to get a waiting if you have not booked a table in advance. If you get a table at walk in without..."

Mohit Garg

"O El Catrin, situado no Distillery District, conjuga uma decoração fantástica, um serviço de excelência (porventura a sala mais bem gerida que..."

Pedro Póvoa

"My server (Anthony) was an absolute darling, serving me with warmth and candour. He helped me decide on the perfect drink - the Mayan, which is sooo..."

Gurpreet Somal

"Really enjoyed the decor and atmosphere. The tequila and mezcal selection was impressive. Service staff were attentive and helpful even though the..."

Marie-Eve Giguère

"An absolutely amazing experience for me for my birthday dinner. My all time favourites were the the elaborate, yet highly authentic decor all around..."

Angela Fazio

"Very enjoyable restaurant, we sat outside as the weather permitted it. The music was great and the ambience jolly. However , one thing that needs to..."

Patyl Astrid

"Torontonians love patios during the summer and El Catrin, located in the Distillery District, has one of the best patios. It’s cheery and spacious,..."

Gastro World

"I visited El Catrin for Saturday Morning brunch with friends. The patio is BEAUTIFUL and the restaurant inside is even more gorgeous - they have some..."

NikiTheFoodie

"The wait for this place without reservations is long. Looking at 45mins+. But once seated, food comes out really fast. Drinks and food are amazing..."

MooMoo

"I was looking for good Mexican restaurant for many years. A friend recommended it to me. I went on Friday night on a date with my husband. There was..."

Katia S

"I had a wonderful meal here. The Mexican food is very authentic (according to my Mexican friend). The food is served as tapas style so it is meant..."

Chocolove.88

"AMAZING AMBIANCEIn town for only two nights and so glad a local recommended El Catrin to us for dinner! Sat outside around the fire pit for a..."

Lisa Sterr

"Killer ambiance, beautiful interio, excellent patio, in one work a must visit place in Toronto.. food is good their shrimp taco is excellent...."

Pinchofbong

"This is easily the most beautiful restaurant I've been too! The ambience is amazing. The food menu is a lil difficult to understand for someone who..."

Rini Zachariah

"I've had a lovely start to the Summer so far, and I'm finally back home for a week before I'm heading off again. It's been nice to have some time..."

LUXOMME

"Love the ambience. Got ourselves a table near the fire pit. A chill in the air with the warmth of the fire I fell in love with this place instantly...."

Rujuta Agate

"Excellent place! The staff was very flexible with me moving tables (too sunny to handle) and was quick to serve. Phenomenal food as well! I ordered..."

Isidora

"This was by far my favorite mexican restaurant. Awesome decoration inside out. The service is relaxed but sharp when needed. And the food is amazing...."

João Ramalhete

"We had mini vegetariano burrito and Pollo con mole. Great blend of all the species. Great service and staff. The patio ambience is just awesome. We..."

Rathod Nidul

"I had lunch on a sunny hot afternoon when a hot taco and cool mojito are the perfect combo my friend and I ordered the fish tac i s. They were good..."

Linda Matarasso

"Top notch guac and margaritas! They make the guacamole right at the table. I had Heuvos Rancheros which was very tasty. Definitely..."

Sarra Smeaton

"Beautiful patio with heaters and a fire pit. Amazing Mexican food with a modern twist. Friendly and attentive service. They will bring a blanket..."

Nadege Kelechian Vergura

"Mexican tapas with that Distillery District sophistication. At night, this restaurant's fantastic interior comes alive with vibrant fiesta-like..."

Abby N.

"Great atmosphere and music. Fun place to have a few drinks and snacks. Mojitos are fantastic as is the guacamole. We had ours with a side of..."

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"Very cool decor, awesome French toast with mango butter (delish!), can't go wrong with the tacos. I tried the ceviche for my 2nd trip and I wasn't..."

Ornila Rahman

"Great atmosphere great food, drinks are on point. Guacamole is mashed table side to your liking (chunky or smooth). Service lagged a little towards..."

Jay

"Came for brunch a few weeks ago when my sister was in town. We sat on the patio even though it was November and the heat lamps were suprisingly hot..."

Gabrielle Peyton

"We visited El Catrin last night after wandering around the Christmas Market. The staff were friendly and attentive. The décor and ambiance were..."

Brad Arbour

"This is a great place for tapas. The restaurant had a great vibe and the staff were very accommodating. I went with some friends and we decided to go..."

Cris

"If this review was based solely on decor, atmosphere and location, as well as service then it would be a solid 5/5. However, for a restaurant with so..."

Pardis Parhizgar

"Food was great! Portions are small but packed with lots of flavor. Eat outside on the patio, the atmosphere is not as good indoors. Patio is first..."

Daniel Nguyen

"Full marks on decor, drinks and service. Price and food (kind of important) bring it down a few notches. Be prepared to scramble in case of a..."

Alexander

"Probably our favourite restaurant ever! The coolest vibe and amazing food! A Mexican tapas style joint with high end tastes!Fresh guac made..."

Christine Martin

"I went here with my friends and we stayed in the patio. The place has a very nice ambiance that will make you want to go back. Their food was not the..."

Jojo G.

"Came here for my birthday, and after about a 40 minute wait in line with a cash bar, I will deffinately say it was worth it. Traditional Mexican..."

Stephen008

"Absolutely loved this place ! Its huge and buzzing with activity. Be prepared to wait for a table on most evenings . We chose to sit outside.. The..."

Dina Shah

"Dined at El Catrin last night based on a lot of recommendations. We started with the guac and tortilla chips and then the tuna ceviches. Our main..."

Tanisha

"If you haven't been, go NOW! Buried in the heart of the distillery district. The atmosphere is so much fun and the patio is beautiful. The food is..."

Amanda Morari

"Went here for Friday night dinner with a couple of girlfriends. Was able to make a reservation in advance. Food and service was great! Portions..."

ChristineT

"So, me and my girlfriends wanted to have a very relaxed sunday night and decided to go to El catrin. Full crowded but we had an amazing time, with..."

Krupali Mehta

"My girlfriends and I made an impromptu Sunday night plan, expecting a very casual mundane dinner but as we entered El Catrin it completely turned..."

Kéya Gaglani

"Great decor and ambiance. Food is excellent and consistently good quality. Had lunch during pan am games and it was the only time we didn't need a..."

Droakleysmith

"We hit the jackpot here. It was a beautiful day and this restaurant set in the beautiful, historic Distillery District has a huge outside patio..."

Marilyn R. Wilson

"Loved the patio and decor so pretty here!! Ceviche was OK , tortillas and homemade guac were delicious. Cant wait to go back . Definitely a patio..."

Gosha

"Its a great place to hang on a hot day with lots of seat on the patio and plenty of room inside. Beautiful decoration and nice ambiance to chill and..."

Al K

"We just went the other day with a large group and I've been thinking about how to best characterize the place without being..."

Steve

"A trip to Mexico! The food is authentic and so delicious. Spicy Caeser & Menta Pepino to start, followed by Huevos Rancheros & Huevos Cazuela, with..."

Fashionable Foodie TO

"Been here many a time and for the most part it's the atmosphere that keeps me coming back. The interior is one of the best in the city, especially in..."

Adam J.

"The atmosphere alone is something worth going back for. I've been to this restaurant every season of the year from patios lunches in summer to fall &..."

Khaleel Washington

"Always good. I love the atmosphere and we have brought family here from out of town since it has such a cool unique vibe to it. Chef Olivier always..."

Sb1234

"Had a great time!. It was the first time visit for me and my husband and we were pleased. Great food, great ambience. Food and drinks came on time..."

Aish.kumar

"Amazing guac! This place is great for sharing plates. Their selection of tacos is pretty good. I think what really makes this place is the ambiance...."

Shanelle Weir

"Awesome meal. Delicious. Try the crickets☺Excellent service and atmosphere. First patio meal this season. Outdoor heaters are fantastic...."

Melody MacPherson

"When they say small, they mean it..tasty though. Group of four - four apps, guac ok, nothing special, crab fritters were actually crab lollypops on..."

Snackingchick

"Great cocktails and some of the best margaritas I have tried. Loved the baja fish taco they were amazing. We also ordered one chicken taco which was..."

Tarun Bassi

"Nice place with great vibes. It's busy on weekends for sure, so you may have to wait at least half an hour for an outdoor table. Food was good but be..."

Preeti Gadgil

"The food and ambiance at this establishment was fantastic. Our server recommended great drink options - we loved the mulled wine and margaritas we..."

G M

"What a great experience from start to finish! I had booking issues so stopped by on my way home. They totally set me up. Had great food, amazing..."

Kirstie

"Ambience: 4.5; Drinks: 4; Food: 2.75; Service: 3 One should definitely visit for the feel, ambience and drinks. Do make sure you book the table well..."

Reema Joshi

"Great ambiance and decor, feels like you are transported to Mexico. The service was very attentive, we had a baby and our waitress Megan happily..."

Rebecca Zhang

"Went to this place for get together. The service is great, add to that great selection of cocktails. The gang loved the cocktail options. I was..."

Ravi Raj

Han Ba Tang

80/100 (1186 ratings)

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"This place is dark and loud expect to use your outdoor voice when coming here to chat. Despite how loud it is you can tell that everyone is having a..."

Sapan

"It was fun vibe bar! The service and the food was surprisingly very good. Also like their drinks seletction. Exceeded my expectations. A good place..."

Stephen Miler

"This is my new favourite Korean restaurant (although keep in mind that it is a fusion restaurant). It has a fun bar vibe, but the service was good..."

Cooking With Alison

"One thing I did really like was their INFUSED SOJU! I got a flight to try a few different flavours - this was very unique! I would recommend this..."

SCL

"Unique atmosphere, hip design, and great food as expected given it's high rating to date. We especially enjoyed our service and consultation as we..."

Kurt S

"It was a great cool hip vibe when u walk in! There's a menu specials board on the left wall as you walk in and the right side has some infused..."

Janny

"Nelson @Han_Ba_Tang: Drinks are a strength here, but Kitty couldn't drink so she had a virgin pina colada. I decided it to keep it simple and just..."

BiteMe

"From my first meal at Han Ba Tang in 2014 to today, the restaurant remains one of my favourite spots in North York. I especially like visiting with a..."

Xiaoeats

"I love the vibe and concept of Han Ba Tang. A Korean Fusion Tapas bar where I can munch on Korean inspired sharing plates, have a Asian..."

Jennifer K

"I've been eyeing Han Ba Tang since it first opened. I came here with my friend and we shared the nachos, kimchi fries with bulgogi and the pulled..."

Pia

"The restaurant front can be easily missed, without any signage or anything in general. The good old GPS played its reliable role this time. AND,..."

Kam_ip

"My favourite spot in the North York area! I recommend this place to anybody I meet. I've probably tastes every item on their menu but Their..."

Kal Ramos

"The short beef rib is really nice and I like the kimchi fry as well. If you do not like the fat pork belly,please do not try it. It is not really..."

Mengxi

"ServiceThe waitresses are pretty and cute but not attentive at all to our needs. I came here the first time with a guy and I swear they came to..."

Mandy Wong

"The ambience here was pretty nice. It's not a huge place but it works. The staff is young and friendly but they are often delayed and at times..."

Tony530

"I met a friend I haven’t seen in almost 30 years at Han Ba Tang, A Korean joint in North York.I arrived, went to the bar and ordered the..."

Shawn Penny

"HanBaTang meaning one full round is a Korean fusion restaurant & bar located at Yonge and Shepherd. On a busy Friday night around 10pm, we waited..."

Blogsters X

"First thing you would notice about this place is that they do not even have a sign board- so you may walk by and not realize. The place is great for..."

Anooja

"Really enjoyed the food here at Han Ba TangThis place is pretty hipster (they don't even have a sign, so be careful you dont walk by) and..."

Johnny L.

"I came here with a few friends because we were in search of some good ol' Korean food. As soon as we walked in I knew it wasn't going to be that. It..."

Keely Littman

"Great spot! Best place in North York as far as I know. The food is lovely and the drinks good. The staff is friendly and I've been many..."

Keenan Sprague

"I first discovered the Korean pub/restaurant a few months back while casually browsing Instagram: quite a number of people had posted and given brief..."

Miyaka K

"Lucky me, I won a contest from Han Ba Tang to enjoy a complimentary dinner for me and 3 guests. I brought my husband and sisters. We had the..."

Mary Tang

"Trendy and busy spot just north of Yonge and Sheppard. Must try the tacos here. All of the taco options are decent but the pork tacos are by far..."

Sam

"Simply delicious!!! Great atmosphere. GET THE CHICKEN WINGS WITH CURRY POWDER! The bulgogi fries were on point. Careful ordering too much food - so..."

MAtia

"Every visit that i've made at Han Ba Tang has always been one to remember. The flavours of fusion that they present is incredible, and not to mention..."

F. Rashidi

"I was Impressed with all the food I tried. Great service, cool old fashioned industrial decor with a cool southern soundtrack to go with it. You..."

Dan G.

"It's official. I'm addicted to this place. I first visited this restaurant a week and a half ago because of all the rave reviews they received and I..."

Wayne Li

"Came across this place online, after seeing a picture of the entrance I quickly understood how I had walked by it so many times and never..."

Krystle Kryptonite

"Really delicious food. Black calamari was cooked extremely well and tasty, tacos were balanced (unagi taco is out of bounds good), crispy king prawns..."

Julia C.

"I first found out about this restaurant when I was browsing my Instagram feed. What caught my eye were a few things: Korean fusion tapas,..."

Andrea Chan

"Korean + Tacos = Amazing. That's what made me want to eat here originally, but Han Ba Tang has a lot more to offer than just tacos. They have tons of..."

SzechJuan Jose

"Han Ba Tang. Very cool place. I tried the sweet potato chips with wasabi mayo and kalbi taco. You won't regret to grab a snack here coz service is..."

Lecocq.jimmy

"Here I sit all alone. It’s 5:30pm on a Wednesday and I don’t mind at all – last Friday night I couldn’t even get a table. Love the..."

Caroline Becker

"Back to point I: even though I know they'll be arriving later than they said they would, I always have this lingering hope that one day night they..."

Vicki Chow

"Awesome. Just Awesome. I got to experience Han Ba Tang for the first time at a #ZomatoMeetup and all of the staff were beyond welcoming. We were..."

Pardis Parhizgar

"House infused soju? Check. Incredible dishes? Check. House made sauces? Check. Wonderful staff? You betchya! What more could you ask for from a..."

Tipsy Teachers

"Finally a spot in North York worth bragging about to my downtown friends and out of town visitors! I had the pleasure of dining at HanBaTang for a..."

Peta Merrick

"Han Ba Tang. I came here with my friends last week. Love the fish taco and kalbi beef . Most dishes were delicious. Must..."

Guergah

"The Bottom Line Great "happening" place in North York with fusion Korean American comfort food and delicious soju infused fruit cocktails. Come..."

Becky

"Han Ba Tang is one of the new restaurants in the Yonge and Sheppard area, they opened up this past May serving up Korean fusion tapas. "Han Ba Tang"..."

Jyau

"Back again with another TL;DR version of my review at Han Ba Tang.As a skeptic of Asian fusion food, I was a non-believer that Korean food..."

The Piquey Eater

"Great Food & Decor. Went there for dinner on a Saturday night and was lucky enough to snag a table, even though we didn't have reservations...."

Mitchell Gerskup

"Had dinner there for the first time and really enjoyed it. Service was great. Really enjoyed the good. Lobster tacos and kimchi fried were delicious...."

Rmt2277

"Food was OK. Service was excellent - owner was super nice. But food is not as exceptional as expected. A tad pricey for what it is. Ambience was..."

Foodie

"The food here is unique and wonderful. The ambiance is fantastic and the design of the restaurant is unlike any other. Definitely try the spoon..."

Nadia Caruso

"The Kimchi Fries with Bulgogi arrived in a big pan. This is definitely a dish that you would order to share with friends (much less you run the risk..."

Stenoodie

"We started our meals off with some tacos. As we didn't think we would be able to polish off three tacos each, we got two. Oh how I wish I decided to..."

Karen Ng

"Within the past year, a few of the restaurants at Yonge and Sheppard have turned over. One of the newcomers is Han Ba Tang, who opened their doors on..."

Xiaoeats

"Han Ba Tang has five flavours available (kalbi, chicken breast, spicy pork, chilli shrimp and asparagus) in single ($4-$5) or trio formats ($10-$11)...."

Gastro World

"Han Ba Tang (HBT) is a newly opened Korean fusion tapas restaurant and bar in the bustling Yonge and Sheppard neighbourhood. With a read parking..."

Food Sisterhood

"Great music? Check. Innovative drinks? Check. Unique food? Check. If you're looking for a place to drink or just catch up over good food then head to..."

CJ NOMS

"Han Ba Tang Part 2: The highlight of this experience is the infused soju. A nice touch is the fresh ingredient resting on top to indicate the soju..."

BiteMe

"This busy photo is showing off jars of infused soju, a specialty at the relatively new Korean restaurant, Han Ba Tang. Infused Soju was a revelation..."

BiteMe

"I have been dyinggg to try this place out. I absolutely love Korean food, and I couldn't pass up this new fusion restaurant. Located on Yonge and..."

Karen Ng

"After seeing a lot of good reviews about this hip Korean Fusion place in North York, my friend and I decided to give HBT a try. The retro Korean..."

Kelvin F

"Han Ba Tang is one of the new restaurants in the Yonge and Sheppard area, they opened up this past May serving up Korean fusion tapas. "Han Ba Tang"..."

Jacqueline

"There’s no shortage of Korean restaurants in North York but what sets Han Ba Tang apart is their modern take on Korean fare. From the minute you..."

Jess W.

"Han Ba Tang (HBT) is a newly opened Korean fusion tapas restaurant and bar in the bustling Yonge and Sheppard neighbourhood. With a read parking..."

Food Sisterhood

"This place was a very pleasant surprise and find. It had the perfect combination of great food combined with friendly service and value for..."

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