TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Toronto - Updated November 2024

Carisma

85/100 (2727 ratings)

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"Excellent meal, superb service. I knew we picked the right place to have our final meal in Toronto on our vacation when we walked in in jeans and..."

Danielle Deeb

"The girlfriend and I just left this place for our valentines dinner, probably the best place I’ve ever eaten out and the staff was phenomenal! This..."

Clinton Andrews

"Carisma is one of the best restaurants in downtown Toronto, food is fabulous, the service is out of this world! I will continue to recommend..."

Sylvia Johnson-Rieswyk

"Had an 8 hour lay over in Toronto. I asked the folks at The Royal York where I could Great A good Italian pasta dish and they recommended Carisma...."

Colleen Stockall

"Retirement celebration...six of us. Food was incredible. My second time there and will keep coming back to the four cheese gnocchi and veal al Limone..."

Vicki Attwood

"It's always the best food and service! � 10/10, veal parmigiana is delicious! Wine is excellent and lots of Italian flare. Hot guests too..."

Mariella Nikolaeva

"This truly one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in Toronto. I sincerely loved every single bite. I had the Warm mushroom salad and the..."

Nancy Malecki

"Best Italian restaurant in Toronto! Great food, great service and great environment. Michael and Margy make sure everyone feels at home and is..."

Paul DeMelo

"Such a great little restaurant with amazing food a wine. A little pricey but well worth..."

Karen Pacheco

"Great Italian food, service in Toronto. Great place for both personal and business diner. Owner Mike and staff are simply..."

Vito Cerone

"If your looking for great food and great service look no further! This place is hands down the best Italian restaurant downtown Toronto, a must..."

Matina Lainas Margaronis

"I had the tiger shrimp on spaghettini! Was the best pasta ever! Great service as..."

Todd Beelby

"The food was exquisite. Service was wonderful, and all staff was very attentive. The owner came to the table and we bantered back and forth with..."

Kelly Pilkenroth

"Best Italian Restaurant in Toronto...from the owner Margi to all the waitstaff...food is absolutely amazing...ambience transforms you to a little..."

Susie Martas

"Awesome atmosphere. Incredibly nice staff. Delicious wine and food. Loved..."

Jacob Jakubski

"I love this place very very good they owners are there all the time and are great people. The food is the best, I try to go there every time I visit..."

Jack French

"Celebrating a friend promotion. Great food I had the venison and lovely wine. Attentive service. Wonderful pasta..."

Sylvia Fazzolari

"Oh! Words cannot describe the tastes!! But the service is explained easily as "comforting, attentive and effortless" Thanks for a great dining..."

Stephen Lima

"I end up going there because our reservation at Sotto Sotto was backed up with 40 min and I am so happy that that happened!!! So much more space,food..."

Tatyana Boyadzhieva

"Great service, fantastic food my wife and I had a great time...this was our first time there and we highly recomend..."

Marco Argentino

"Les glaces son très bonne Ont a bien rigolait entre mr mugsy et bambam vraiment top 🖒 ont reviendra avant de quitté..."

Christophe Hayoun

"Scallops were excellent and pasta superb. Excellent customer service with my waiter nicola/ cy, like a doting grandfather ...would highly recommend...."

Lynda Kenny

"Food is excellent, service is perfect. One of the best Italian restaurants we've been to in..."

Csilla Punjabi

"Fabulous fresh amazing service ... not enough words to describe! ..."

Karen Reid

"I’m 50 years old. After eating the lamb chops at Carisma last nite, I wish I was 20 again, so I get another 30+ years to eat more chops there...."

Ashley Veasey

"Thank you for a very nice and joyful evening � Food was superb and staff really..."

Simone Thar

"Great restaurant......staff & food was amazing. They made my husbands birthday dinner a night to remember. Looking forward to another visit...."

Suzette French

"Great food. Great service. Smallish quiet space. Good times were..."

Greg Padley

"Awesome food and great service. Very personal and always eager to help. Restaurant has great ambiance and romantic. Loved..."

Jamie Dossantos

"Great service and good Italian food. Highly..."

Marc Ramsbottom

"Food is excellent! Staff were all friendly. We really enjoyed everything about..."

Paolo Marcelli

"Excellent service! Excellent Food! Would go back in a heart beat! Great atmosphere..."

Chris Mastronardi

"Best Italian restaurant, hands down! From the moment you walk in the door you are made to feel like you are in their home. Our food was outstanding,..."

Elaine Burgess West

"I have been wanting to try Carisma for awhile now. Today was that day. Everyone was soooo nice. I am not sure however, if this was because I know..."

Eleanor Caranay

"Had an amazing evening at Carisma. Every dish was mouth watering, the service was exquisite. It's such a nice place, high quality, no pretension!..."

Lidija Borojevic

"Homemade pasta, truffle oil, barrata, and ragu... who could ask for any more? The food and service was fabulous. We'll be..."

Suzie Bauer

"Terrific Food and atmosphereWe received a warm welcome when we arrived. Had a great server. The pasta is excellent and there are a variety..."

Krishna Goel

"Wow! I have been to many restaurants in my life but this one takes the cake! As soon as we walked in it was so friendly and warm! I was greeted in..."

Ashish Sharma

"I have frequently gone by this restaurant, and was curious to try it out. I dined here for a business meeting with several of my..."

Winder Gill

"One of my favourite restaurants in Toronto and of course it's Italian fare :)Anytime I want a good dinner, this is where I go because the..."

Salsadreea

"The ambiance, staff, service, food and wine all amazing. Hidden Italian gem, grossly underrated on the Toronto food..."

Sw

"Wonderful Italian meal, felt like I was almost brought back to Italy.The tomato and mozzarella antipasti was amazing. Grilled..."

M.Choi

"Carisma is an authentic Italian restaurant that is just fantastic. The pasta was perfectly cooked- I had a pasta dish with fresh ricotta and it was..."

SarahNOM

"Carisma is an authentic Italian spot on King Street, just west of Yonge, and it is definitely not one to just walk by.I love restaurants..."

Karen Ng

"Food is so good that I will stay another day. Lamb was perfect, cream Brule awesome. Wine top of the line. Service very discreet and..."

Marcin Slabczynski

"Excellent Food & Service - If you have not checked out Carisma, you need to! The food is appetizing and very filling. The service is amazing as the..."

Fashionable Foodie TO

"Excellent restaurant. Dinner for two. Food was superb, service was polite, timely, courteous. Easy..."

Papa_gecko

"Excellent Italian. I was staying at the King Edward Hotel on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Carisma was right beside the hotel. We were quickly seated (with..."

Chris

"Very Impressed. I have walked by Carisma for years but decided to give it a try only yesterday. I didn't know what to expect but from the very moment..."

Lisha.shoe

"Great date night. Ambiance: RomanticService: GreatFood: Hits and some missesSuggestions: Tuna Tartare, Ravioli..."

Jaycee

"Excellent Recommendation. The concierge from the King Edward suggested this restaurant to us for a pleasant dinner. An understatement. The entire..."

Tcob53

"Amazing Service!. One of the most friendly restaurants I've been to in Toronto. Incredible food but the best part was how family oriented the staff..."

DC

"Fantastic pastas. The ravioli was spectacular. The scaloppine was underwhelming but the steak was fine. The dining room has a sedate quality while..."

Sugith

"As a customer of the original Il Mulino on Eglinton I had high expectations. Totally nailed it. The family that owns the restaurant works the room..."

Ken Stern

"Excellent service and exceptional food. I can't wait to go back. Lamb ravioli was lick-the-plate worthy. The antipasto quartet was unbelievable. Rack..."

Alicia Rewega

"Perfect timing. Came in for a quick dinner before the theater tonight and could not have hoped for a more perfect meal. Timing was excellent,service..."

Kirsten

"41st b-day dinner was exceptional. Ok.. here it goes - an honest to goodness factual restaurant review.. TORONTO's best restaurant! I eat out daily..."

Urbanfare

"Tried Carisma for the first time last night with the family and absolutely loved it. Excellent service, food and atmosphere. I would recommend..."

Food Lover

"Loved it. Passed by this restaurant a couple of times while it was still under renovation, curiosity finally got the best of me when the next time I..."

JS

"Carisma on King & Church is a dark abode where time passes more slowly than its hectic surroundings. There is a solemn yet fantastical element..."

David Kong

"An Italian friend told me, a good way to judge an Italian place is to order something unusual sounding (aka you have not tried a making it, proving..."

IS Palette

"... other pastas including the raviolini stuffed with veal, roasted pistachios and truffle oil, the fusilloni with smoked chicken, and pappardelle..."

Kitty Bling

"Fine dining and exquisite Italian experience as part of our social which was made memorable by John and his support staff. We were a group of 10..."

Shashank Dixit

"Absolutely loved this place! I made a reservation for a friend's birthday and the owner (Michael) met us a the door and personal walked us to our..."

Kevin Noguera

"This restaurant is WOW!! If you have special occasions if may take them here, you will not be disappointed! It’s a bit pricy but worth it!! The..."

CHNC 0571

"Great service, delicious food and very filling. The starter bread was surprisingly delicious as well with a generous olive oil drizzle. Our favourite..."

Angela Han

"AMAZING FOOD! BETTER SERVICE. Armando and Sylvia were exceptional. The lasagna was better than mom's and please save room for..."

Hayden Eaves

"Fantastic little Italian Restaurant. Owners Marji and Michael are gracious hosts...you feel like family when you leave. The chef will create anything..."

Susie S

"Really enjoyed dining at Carisma. The mojito was fresh with the right amount of liquor, the Calamarata had a healthy seafood mix, and I’m glad I..."

Eunice Ade

"Great place, calamari is incredible, buratta, raviolini delicious, real Italian family atmosphere, with an elegant feel. Birthday presentation of..."

AL Valan

Kit Kat

77/100 (3269 ratings)

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"This place was absolutely awesome - and that would be an understatement. My family and I visited on probably one of the busiest days of the year -..."

Mike Milovick

"My fabulous lady friends and myself were there for dinner April 14th. Had such a great experience! Our server, Tate was amazing! He owner stopped by..."

Tammy Heywood-Kerr

"The service was fantastic! But the food it was Amazing! The atmosphere was also some of the best that I have been in! This tiny spot is a jewel and a..."

Dave Hart

"Great food and a varied menu. Our group had ribs, roasted chicken, and lamb chops. All very tasty. Owner/manager and server, Tate, were very..."

Carol Narak

"An Icon of the Entertainment District in Toronto Al Carbone serves up amazing meals & hospitality. From A list celebrities to everyday people he..."

Bobby Armstrong

"Exceptional food, service and ambiance. We have gone here on a number of occasions and they never..."

Kent Hebert

"This is my go to spot for pre show meals. I've actually never had a bad meal here and the service is always spot on, whether I sit at the bar or a..."

Wendy Furtenbacher

"Awesome place busy hopping small and food is always great!! Definitely worth..."

Roberta Lauzon

"Johnny is a great host, the food is outstanding and the waitstaff is spot on. A must visit when in..."

Hank Dupuis

"Visiting from Cleveland, OH and this was one of my favorite places we visited. The service was exceptional and the food and wine were outstanding...."

Kimberley Carpenter

"We were there Dec 13th with our nephew and fiancee to celebrate their engagement. Our party of six were treated like royalty. Champagne, wine and..."

Don Dickison

"We usually come every other month before seeing a show and we love it every time ! Amazing food great service and the owner Al and his staff are just..."

Tarah Bleier

"Atmosphere was amazing, food was fabulous, and service was..."

Bruce Gibson

"Great place !Yes, yes, yes the place is small but it is super compensated with great service and great attention to detail from all the..."

Krishna Goel

"My friend and I came here a few weeks ago for his birthday. This was our first time coming here as we were visiting Toronto. I loved the atmosphere..."

Amy Erickson

"A nice and cosy place. pastas were just perfect . Tiramusu cake was delicious. The staff were friendly too..Also, it was child friendly. I would come..."

Moina Adeni

"So happy that we found Kit Kat while visiting and touring Toronto! Sweet restaurant! Great staff.. so friendly and attentive! Owners were so..."

Ashish Sharma

"I can’t say enough great things about Kit Kat. The atmosphere is fantastic- cozy, quirky, and such a unique feel that is totally lost in chain..."

Sneha Verma

"The food was great. Service was amazing. You gotta eat here if you are looking for Italian food. I would not go anywhere else for high quality..."

Nick Strilchuk

"Great food, prices and service! I love this place and so do my Colleagues. I went on this app for the first time and saw some bad reviews which makes..."

P Timo

"I went here before a play down the street. I made reservations . We missed our GO train from Hamilton but when I called they said they would try to..."

Theresa Black McCourt

"Great place and great food. Very homey and staff treat you like family. Going back tomorrow night again. Great selection of wines and other spirits...."

Festus

"Excellent service, very accommodating for our party of 9 very hungry and thirsty people. Almost everyone ordered seafood pasta special. All very..."

Sean Kenny

"The food, atmosphere and ambiance was reminiscent of Italian authenticity to its roots. The owner greeted us almost immediately and the bar staff..."

NBurley

"Diner from Calgary. The fabulous food was only overshadowed by the service, and in particular, the bar hostess Joanna.Incredible fun atmosphere..."

Onlythe Facts

"Came on my own. In on business. Bought a ticket to see Les Misérables. So only have 1 1/2 hours for dinner. Saw reviews on Urbanspoon and decided to..."

Lucie

"Food was great! Grilled calamari, linguine pescatore and penne arrabiatta are..."

I Eat

"Absolutely Perfect!. My boyfriend and I stopped in Kit Kat for a late night meal tonight.From the moment we sat down, I felt the sensual, warm,..."

Jennifer

"Loved it! Had the calamari for starters, fettuccine Alberto for a main and the tiramisu for dessert. Willing to go back for the exact same..."

Brittany Fernandez

"Forget any negative reviews of this place! It was fantastic. Me and my date shared the Pasta Misto for 2, choosing the fettuccine alberto, penne..."

HotPink

"Awesome food. I recently visited this restaurant for Dinner with my friends. Its a very busy place that requires reservation and some wait. But the..."

IndiGal

"This place always gets very tender calamari, cooks it just right. Served with a rich sauce (wish I could remember..."

Culinary Slut

"Ate here recently on a Monday night. Cute little place, and we sat right next to the window, nice romantic atmosphere. The manager was very inviting..."

Vicky Johnson

"Cosy and fun. I really like coming here for a quick lunch or dinner before the theater. The room is always jumping and Al is a great restauranteur...."

Kirsten

"After the show I took my parents there, and had a wonderful time. The food was fantastic the menu items we're varried, quality was superb and the..."

Geoff Shaw

"Small and Friendly Italian. I seem to like small and lively places. This one also has great italian food and fun, friendly service. Great sidewalk..."

P-Blade

"It was a very nice experience. I was there last night and I had the specials for the day, Calamari and Mussels for starter and Alaska Cod with..."

Carlos Turatto

"A very delicious and enjoyable experience. The special calimari was really tasty with a very nice complimenting sauce and great to share. The seafood..."

Mortaric

"Currently savoring every flavor in the rich osso bucco and angelhair fettucinni with my lovely girlfriend on Valentines day. Dimly lit with soothing..."

Nicholas Zarlenga

"Wow! GREAT Italian feast!. I had dinner here last week with a friend. It reminded me a lot of typical New York style Italian restaurantsLooking..."

Dan G.

"What a find!. Late at night, after work, with most other places closed on King West, we discovered rather by chance Kit Kat. Made to feel at home in..."

Matt Jenkins

"Great food ... great service ... great place ... will be on the list for future return..."

Brian Dimit

"Really Cool Place with even better food. Try to daily fish special .. It's a keeper..."

Mark Kuess

"Best Pre- and Post-Theatre Place. The pastas are great (everything else on the menu can be ignored), and the ability to choose three of any pasta off..."

Liz Lemon

"Al Carbone runs the restaurant with his family and his ever present dog, providing customers with a wide home made southern Italian cooking. The Osso..."

Mounir Bashour

"Food was great, especially cheese tortollini-service great too with great..."

Wendy

" My wife and I went to the Kit Kat restaurant after a long afternoon in the Auto Show at the Toronto Convention Centre. It has to be the worst laid..."

Ken Allen

"I had dinner at a friend of mine's staple last night, the Kit Kat Bar and Grill. It's a quaint little restaurant on King Street in the theatre..."

Rachelle

"Gimme a break; gimme a break!; gimme a break of that kit kat bar (and grill)! Really cozy italian restaurant. The staff are friendly and..."

Viktor Popov

"First time we went here was at least a decade back and then recently .. The food is the same , the owner is the same .. It's small piece of history..."

Ruchita Chhajed

"The food here is fantastic! This Italian rustic place is an amazing experience for all your senses. The decor is beautiful and homely. It's like your..."

Mike “Venom Ninja” Hilario

"Small and cozy bar/restaurant. The food was delicious, never had calamari that looked they way they did theirs. Wasn't too expensive. Good service,..."

Yew Kar

"A nice place to go after a show! :) Great atmosphere, ambience , waiters and cooks alike. It's a small restaurant, I suggest you make reservations..."

Tyler Pope Realty

"Walk past the kitchen as you head to seating in the back and pass a real tree inside when heading downstairs (to the bathrooms). Overall an..."

Jason M

"Extremely busy little restaurant, but if you make a reservation it is well worth the short wait. These guys know there business and surprisingly..."

Doug Backwell

"Celebrating daughter's birthday on Sunday and had a wonderful time. The staff is amazing and made her day very special. The food is delicious and..."

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