Thousand Islands
Below a B&B, this homey little waterfront Irish pub and restaurant serves up hearty and delicious fare: the 'Irish tenderloin' (grilled, bacon-wrapped…
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Kingston
This phenomenal bakery and cafe fuses unlikely ingredients into palate-pleasing dishes such as Vietnamese spring rolls and sesame tuna meatballs. The…
Ottawa
Anchoring the market district, this sturdy brick building is the perfect place to stop when hunger strikes. Aside from the fresh produce and cheese, an…
Northern Ontario
Locally lauded chef Steve Simpson's elevated comfort food uses seasonal local ingredients, with the regularly changing menu split between small plates (eg…
Ottawa
Slick, smart and ineffably cool, this joint is always packed: arty-farty hipsters bump elbows with wealthy coiffured housewives. Ottawa foodies appreciate…
Northern Ontario
A shimmering jewel in a dismal downtown strip, decades-old Arturo's is the kind of place you remember after your vacation has ended. Atmospheric but…
Northern Ontario
With ambitions to be a Ben & Jerry's of the north, Prime sells gelato and sorbet in creative flavors such as salted caramel, and sometimes alcoholic…
Northern Ontario
After the original location burnt down, owners Mike and Natalie started a food truck in Fort Vermilion, which has a kid's play area. The ribs are probably…
Niagara Peninsula
A cute turn-of-the-century house repurposed into an even cuter pizzeria with simple, streamlined decor. It's the pizza that speaks loudest here: dough…
Southwestern Ontario
A tiny, bustling, diner-style eatery serving steaming bowls of ramen packed with ingredients like pork chashu, charred corn and lotus chips. Noodles are…
Northern Ontario
You'll think you've stumbled into a staff cafeteria in Finland; indeed, that's how the Hoito started, over a century ago, providing affordable meals to…
Southwestern Ontario
Inventive dishes, global influences and a cool, laid-back vibe are what drive the experience at Stratford's 'it' restaurant. Order à la carte for lunch…
Ottawa
This 'scratch diner' is one of Ottawa's hippest breakfast and lunch spots, with its retro art and everything made from scratch. Breakfast is all home…
Toronto
There's usually a line on the sidewalk outside the picket fence of this always-bustling brunch/lunch joint with a simple menu of cheap and cheery homemade…
Southwestern Ontario
An industrial-chic cafe in the heart of James St N serving upscale breakfast fare – lemon ricotta short stacks, avocado toast with smoked salmon, even the…
Northern Ontario
This low-lit bistro makes up for once being the first branch of mega-chain Tim Hortons by serving some of Canada's finest steaks and ribs, accompanied by…
Ottawa
Sit among the low-lit decor of hummingbirds and hot-air balloons, and drink house beers and other local craft brews from screw-top jars. It's food with…
Ottawa
With a hip industrial aesthetic underscored by Day of the Dead references, El Camino is either praised as Ottawa's taco joint of the hour or derided as…
Toronto
An industrial-chic cafe/bar/coffee haven, Boxcar Social has enviable views of Lake Ontario. The menu matches the vibe, with fresh takes on salads and…
Southwestern Ontario
Stop at this tiny house turned bakery/deli/pizzeria for hearty wraps and salads, pizza and all manner of baked goods (cinnamon buns, anyone?). Coffee…
Ottawa
Book in advance for one of the hottest tables in the capital, if not the whole country. Beckta offers an upmarket dining experience with an original spin…
Southwestern Ontario
A boho-chic cafe tucked between country boutiques, Lost & Found serves delicious and beautifully presented salads, sandwiches and soups. Vegetarian and…
Niagara Peninsula
A country market selling fresh fruit, jams, ice cream and fruit pies, all grown, picked and baked on-site by fourth-generation farmers – a roadside gem!
Southwestern Ontario
This humongous, chapel-shaped market will whet and satisfy any appetite. There's a permanent collection of delis, bakeries, chocolate shops, fresh-produce…
Southwestern Ontario
A hopping cafe in the central square, Sirkel is a go-to for locals and visitors in the know. Breakfast is traditional and hearty, while lunch brings…
Northern Ontario
This self-proclaimed supper club's focus is on rustic Tuscan cuisine, but chefs aren't shy about getting experimental. The ever-shifting menu promises…
Muskoka Lakes
Tucked into an alley just off the main drag, this small British-style pub serves up hearty, locally sourced meals – the charcuterie board is ah-mazing –…
Southwestern Ontario
It's all about local and organic foods at this boho-chic cafe, with from-scratch creations like free-range water buffalo burgers, kale salad with hemp…
Ottawa
Métropolitain puts a modern spin on the typical brasserie with its swirling zinc countertop, flamboyant fixtures and Gallic soundtrack: you'll feel like…
Ottawa
The brainchild of celebrated chef and molecular gastronomy enthusiast Marc Lépine, Atelier is a white-walled laboratory dedicated to tickling the taste…
Thousand Islands
In a charming waterfront spot about 12km east of Gananoque, this beautifully refurbished restaurant belonging to the opulent Ivy Lea Club marina is open…
Ottawa
If the local chefs are purchasing their fish from Whalesbone's wholesale wing (or should we say 'fin'), then there's really no doubt that it's the best…
Toronto
Pizza Libretto crafts what is arguably the best pizza in town. The secret? A wood-fired oven built by a third-generation pizza-oven builder with stones…
Toronto
Tucked just off Bloor St, Guaca-Moles serves authentic Mexican dishes in a black-painted converted brick house. Choose from classics like elote (Mexican…
Northern Ontario
What would you expect to find lurking behind the facade of a highway motel 7km south of Wawa? Food from Trinidad, mon! Add some spice to your trip and try…
Kingston
It's a tad pricey but locals love this little taste of Paris with a hint of Québec in the Anglophone heart of Kingston: consider the gourmet poutine…
Niagara Falls
Fine dining isn't something you find easily at the falls, which makes this fine restaurant at the Sterling Inn & Spa so refreshing. Service, decor,…
Northern Ontario
It would be easy to miss or discount this unassuming place in a strip mall, but you would be wrong for doing so. Inside this sports bar-like place is…
Ottawa
The first restaurant in Ottawa’s Chinatown, Shanghai is now run by the artistic children of the original owners. The food is great – modern Chinese…
Northern Ontario
Nestled among the lakefront motels, this lovely little bistro, built in 1934, serves a range of dishes including salads, pastas, venison burger, rainbow…
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