Three dozen Toronto eateries have made OpenTable’s Top 100 restaurants in Canada.
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The online restaurant-reservation platform released its lineup, giving diners in and around Toronto more reason to check out the diverse and delicious offerings at available across the GTA.
The list was compiled following an analysis of more than 1 million customer reviews, along with ratings from verified diners, between Oct. 1, 2023 and Sept. 30, 2024.
Reservation demand and the percentage of five-star reviews were also factors.
Aside from tables at Toronto’s most-sought-after restaurants, OpenTable’s data uncovered that Torontonians have a bigger appetite when it comes to dining out, showing an 11% year-over-year increase in seated dining.
New consumer research conducted by PureSpectrum suggests that the number is only going to grow in 2025, with 58% of those surveyed saying they plan to dine out even more.
The recent announcement from the Trudeau government of a temporary GST break should help restaurants in general, with their offerings being items that will be tax-free until Feb. 15.
Research also shows that Torontonians are craving unique, curated experiences, with 46% of Toronto residents saying they would be more interested in experiential dining next year than they were in 2024.
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That includes restaurants with tasting menus, group dining, taking cooking classes and other one-of-a-kind culinary experiences.
In fact, group dining rose 18% year-over-year, the largest increase out of any other party size, according to OpenTable data, with a whopping 45% of Canadians saying they anticipate dining out with groups more frequently in 2025.
”At Bridgette Bar, group dining has become more popular and usually indicates a celebration,” Amanda Jansen, director of operations at Concorde Entertainment Group, said.
“Our menu is designed for sharing, which makes the decision process easier and allows diners to focus on creating unforgettable memories.”
The reservation data also found that Canadians are dining out earlier in the evening, partly due to hybrid and more flexible work schedules.
The top restaurants in Toronto include:
Akira Back
Alo Restaurant
Alobar Yorkville
Amal Restaurant
Avelo Restaurant
Azura
Bar Isabel
Bar Prima
Bar Vendetta
BlueBlood Steakhouse
Caffino
Canoe Restaurant and Bar
DaiLo
Don Alfonso 1890
Enoteca Sociale
Epoch Bar & Kitchen Terrace
General Public
George Restaurant
Giulietta
Grey Gardens
Gusto 501
Joso’s
Lee
Mamakas Taverna
Mother Cocktail Bar
Osteria Giulia
Parallel
Prime Seafood Palace
Quetzal
Rasa
Scaramouche Restaurant
Sorrel Rosedale
The Butcher Chef
The Chase
Tutti Matti
Via Allegro Ristorante (Etobicoke)
The complete list can be found here.