Looking for the best new restaurants in Toronto this week? The city’s dining scene keeps growing, and this week there are 10 newer spots worth checking out. From a contemporary Vietnamese dining room downtown to a flashy Markham nightlife destination with Chinese fusion food and live entertainment, here are 10 of the best new places to eat in Toronto right now.
1. Tre Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine
Tre isn’t your average weeknight pho stop! The restaurant’s soft opening took place on March 20, with an exclusive 10% off/complimentary drink per guest special running until April 20. The space is nestled near the Eaton Centre and is already the place to go for food inspired by authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a room lined with thousands of natural bamboo stalks!
Start with the Grilled Shrimp Mango Salad, which pairs tart green mango with smoky grilled shrimp, or the fish sauce-glazed chicken wings if you want something richer. Then move on to the house pho, especially the Special Tre’s Pho with rare and well-done beef flank, beef balls, and 24-hour broth, or the umami-rich Pho Tre Special. For dessert, try the fresh durian sponge cake alongside a honey kumquat tea for something a little different. 31 Elm St, 2nd floor.
2. Aroi Thai
Aroi Thai is a new Thai spot in Leslieville that serves the freshest curry, pad thai and street food faves! For a lighter start, go for dishes like the betel leaf scallops, which come layered with ginger, lemongrass, lime, roasted coconut and peanuts, or the pomelo salad with grilled shrimp, herbs and a bright coconut-lime dressing. From there, indulge in the short rib khao soi, a northern Thai-style curry noodle dish topped with braised short rib, pickled mustard greens and crispy noodles, or try the beef brisket massaman if you want something slower-cooked and super satisfying.
There’s also the lobster green curry for a more indulgent order, as well as familiar classics like pad Thai and drunken noodles. If you still have room (just a little bit), mango sticky rice is a great way to end your meal. 1216 Queen St E.
3. Profound Detroit Style Pizza
Profound is a new Junction-area ghost kitchen that operates out of the Sweet Potato. Expect Detroit-style deep-square pies with crispy cheese edges, 48-hour fermented sourdough crust and sauce made with real San Marzano tomatoes! For a spicy-sweet hit, Dante’s Hot Honey pie layers calabrese salami, jalapeño, fresh oregano and chilli-infused honey, while Infinity Pepperoni goes all in with pepperoni tucked under the cheese and piled on top and around the edges.
The Superego Deluxe is loaded with pepperoni, thyme-infused garlic mushrooms, green pepper and Parmigiano, while Plato’s Garden is perfect if you want something meat-free. They’ve even got something sweet: try the apple-and-cinnamon dessert pizza! 108 Vine Ave.
4. Sovily
Queen West has no shortage of amazing lunch spots, but Sovily has it all: all-day breakfasts, pizza, sandwiches and coffee! For breakfast, try the smoked salmon: it’s placed on sourdough with cream cheese, red onion, capers and microgreens, while the avocado toast comes topped with green onion, lemon and boiled egg. There are also omelettes, like the protein omelette with beef sausage and pastrami, as well as a simple breakfast sandwich with egg, spicy mayo and avocado.
If you head over later in the day, aim for a more interesting pizza or sandwich option: the Truffle Mushroom pizza is earthy and bold while the Royal Pistachio pie is laden with fresh mozzarella, beef bologna, pistachio cream and crushed pistachios (yes, pistachios on pizza)! Or munch on the Double Sovily sandwich: it packs in beef pastrami and beef bologna with tomato, pickles and spicy smoked mayo. 779 Queen W.
5. The Copper Boot
This College Street Tex-Mex sports bar serves brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Happy Hour from 2 to 6 p.m. and then keeps the party going daily until 1 a.m.! Expect lots of comfort food and shareable plates. If you’re heading in earlier, the breakfast tacos are a great pick and come with your choice of bacon, sausage or chorizo, or indulge in the Cowboy Breakfast for a big plate loaded with eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage and toast.
Later in the day, try mains like cornbread and chilli made fresh from scratch, the stuffed brisket burger loaded with melted cheddar, onion rings, pickles, baconnaise and BBQ sauce or a huge platter of nachos piled with cheese, roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeño and green onions. 171 College St.
6. Bobby’s Breakfast Cafe & Bar
Bobby’s has been around since December and has more of an easygoing neighbourhood brunch feel to it, with a classic all-day breakfast spread. The Sammy Benny layers smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise and capers on English muffins, while the Cali Benny adds avocado and tomato for a fresher take. Omelette lovers have a lot to work with, too, from the meat-heavy “Meatlet” with smoked ham, sausage and bacon to the Greek Lord with spinach, tomato, feta and red onion.
For something traditional, indulge in The Classic with eggs, potatoes, fruit and toast, or the Scram-Scram, a fuller plate with eggs, breakfast meat, avocado and fruit. Complement your meal with a latte in flavours like Pistachio White-Chocolate, Pistachio Mocha, White Chocolate Matcha or Vanilla Almond. 810 College St.
7. Number One Entertainment Bar
The GTA’s newest nightlife spot is big on food and theatrical energy. Number One is an immersive dining-and-entertainment experience that’s taken over the former Hutaoli Music Restaurant & Bar space near Highway 7 East and Warden Avenue, bringing together Chinese fusion plates, cocktails and live performances under one roof (so you won’t have to go to two separate places for a dinner and a show). The Markham venue just celebrated its grand opening, so head over with a large group of friends and sip on pink fruit-forward cocktails made with different Asian spirits while indulging in beef and lamb skewers, chicken wings, smoked meats and sprawling trays of whole fish buried under dried chiles.
For entertainment, main shows run daily from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with music and dance performances and a more relaxed vibe Monday through Thursday. Expect wilder weekend lineups that could include animal performances, fire dancing, LED shows, magic tricks, aerial acrobatics and more! 3760 Hwy 7, Unit 1, in Markham.
8. Delhish
Delhish opened in October and offers the most delicious Indian, vegetarian and Asian dishes in Scarborough. Start with popular orders, like the Kathi Roll, Chole Kulche or Rumali Roll, then add crispy extras like the Kurkure Spring Rolls or Honey Chilli Potato. The momo selection is so good; try richer options like the Butter Chicken Momos, Chicken Kurkure Momos and Makhani Paneer Momos. Or just stick with the classics, like Paneer Butter Masala, Dal Makhani and Butter Chicken Rice. To drink, try a Shikanji or Classic Cold Coffee (Dilli wali). 41 Lebovic Ave, Unit 123, Scarborough.
9. Bellis
The lobby of the new Nomas Hotel has become a landing spot for Itameshi — the Japanese-Italian fusion chef Attila Baksa has been refining since 2020. Alongside Jeffrey Chu, Baksa has built a “home away from home” where the mashup feels considered, not gimmicky. Think spicy rigatoni layered with Hatcho miso and “Toma-Toast” topped with yuzu-whipped ricotta and ginger-soy marinated tomatoes, all set against terracotta walls and a clean, crushable cocktail list that keeps the room in steady rotation. 561 Bloor St. W.
10. Spano’s
After 40 years of feeding Montrealers, the family-run legend Spano’s has finally brought its “huge portion” energy to Toronto. The old-school diner at Keele and Lawrence is serving comfort food that practically requires a nap afterward. We’re talking “Special Spano” pizzas loaded with authentic Montreal smoked meat and steak-and-pepperoni submarines drowning in Saputo cheese. Between the “Ninja Burger” and the house-made tzatziki on the Greek platters, it’s a zero-pretense, from-scratch operation built for a heavy-duty night out. 1 Hafis Rd.
