These 100 restaurants have been ranked the best in Canada
Unsure of where to eat the next time you go out for dinner? Looking for a mouthwatering meal while on vacation elsewhere in Canada? These 100 restaurants are considered to be the best of the best by Canada’s Best. Have you been to any of them?
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Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants of 2026 The annual list of Canada’s Best has been unveiled, featuring an array of new additions and longtime staples beloved by Canadian foodies.
How Canada’s Best makes its ranking Canada’s Best editor and publisher Jacob Richler says there are more than 150 judges from across Canada who submit a list of restaurants that left a lasting impact on their palates. The judges are distributed across Canada according to proportion of population, Richler notes, so that more populous provinces like Ontario don’t completely dominate the list. (Scott Usheroff)
How Canada’s Best makes its ranking Richler says they ask the judges to consider flavour, the quality of ingredients on the plate, and service, and are asked to name at least three restaurants. “They’re voting for a complete restaurant experience,” Richler said, adding that judges were also asked to name something that restaurant does a great job in specifically. Here’s what restaurants made the list for 2026, ranked in ascending order. (Scott Usheroff)
100. Casavant, Montreal, Que. With an array of shareable plates brimming with seasonal ingredients, Casavant does full kitchen service up until midnight for those who enjoy a late-night meal. (Dominique Lafond)
99. Claire Jacques, Montreal, Que. This neighbourhood buvette serves seasonal plates and a notable wine selection. Canada's Best says the dishes here are "approachable and finessed." (Philippe Guilbault)
98. Auberge St-Mathieu, Que. Tucked inside of a rustic inn on the shores of Lake Bellemare, diners can enjoy a meal with picturesque views. Canada's Best says the dishes here reflect a "precise and confident hand." (Emile Desroches)
97. Naagan by Zach Keeshig, Owen Sound, Ont. This intimate restaurant serves "progressive Indigenous" dishes brimming with Ojibwa flavours, with many of its dishes using foraged ingredients or food grown themselves. (Chloe Lukas)
96. Kavita, Vancouver, B.C. Channeling flavours and cooking techniques of India, diners sink their teeth into dishes like chili cheese garlic naan, farm zucchini chaat, and dry-aged Fraser Valley duck curry. It’s also Kavita’s first year featured on Canada’s Best 100 list. (Aditya Pawar)
95. Chez Jean-Paul, Montreal, Que. A vibrant, yet intimate, restaurant serving dishes with seasonal ingredients and a new addition to Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants this year. (Yvon Monette)
94. Sunnys Chinese, Toronto, Ont. Drawing inspiration from high-energy dining cultures throughout China, diners can sink their teeth into dishes from mapo tofu to typhoon shelter squid. Canada's Best recommends trying the Husband and Wife Beef, which comes with marinated tripe, shank and tendon lathered in chili oil. (Daniel Neuhaus)
93. Elena, Montreal, Que. At this neighbourhood spot, guests can feast on salad, hoagies and wood-fired pizzas, from classics like margherita to cheekily-named pies like M. Funguy. (Scott Usheroff)
92. DaiLo, Toronto, Ont. This cozy restaurant in Toronto’s west end serves New Asian cuisine (through a tasting menu or a la carte options), offering up plates like Vietnamese phaux beef carpaccio and Burmese tofu. Canada's Best recommends starting with dumplings and trying on of DaiLo's "excellent" cocktails. (Matthew Neubauer/Epicurean Social.)
91. Les Brumes Du Coude, Moncton, N.B. This classroom-turned-restaurant serves dishes that could easily be found in a French bistro, like beef cheek wine ragout and New Brunswick spelt ragout. Canada's Best highly recommends anything on their menu involving pasta. (Angèle Cormier)
90. The Fish Man, Richmond, B.C. Foodies looking for seafood dripping with Chinese flavours can head over to The Fish Man for a sea-to-table experience, with dishes like Hunan chopped chili lingcod head and whole Canadian Geoduck served two ways. (@Mayowill)
89. Giulietta, Toronto, Ont. A stylish neighbourhood gem serving mouthwatering Italian dishes, including handmade pastas, entrees and a handful of charcoal-crisped pizzas (like their La Giulietta, with Sicilian bronte pistachio, lardo di Modena, panna and smoked scamorza). (Rick O’Brien)
88. Nola, Winnipeg, Man. Channeling flavours from the Pacific Northwest and blending it with the chef's Chinese heritage, Nola serves dishes like corn and nori fritter with coconut chimichurri, and seared scallop and lo bak go with black bean chili, napa cabbage, dehydrated apple, fermented radish beurre blanc and celery oil. (Travis Ross Photography)
87. The Inn at Bay Fortune, Souris, P.E.I. Using ingredients from its herb gardens, farm, and from around the P.E.I., this restaurant serves guests up an immersive farm-to-table experience. (Inn at Bay Fortune)
86. Bar Eugenie, Toronto, Ont. New to Canada’s Best Restaurants list this year, Bar Eugenie serves an ingredient-driven menu with nods to Filipino cuisine, with offerings like scallop kinilaw with coconut, pomelo and Thai chili, and B.C. black cod with chickpea, tomato and ‘nduja. (Nicole & Bangal)
85. Don Alfonso 1890, Toronto, Ont. Diners can sink their forks into drool-worthy Italian dishes while overlooking Lake Ontario atop the Westin Harbour Castle. Canada's Best also notes that Don Alfonso has an "exceptional" wine list. (A-Frame Photography)
84. Pilgrimme, Galliano, B.C. Packed with flavours highlighting the seasons of the West Coast, Pilgrimme serves guests foraged ingredients from Galiano Island. (Luis Valdizon)
83. Wild Blue, Whistler, B.C. With a menu dedicated to Pacific Northwest cuisine, diners can expect to dig into fresh wild seafood from black tiger prawns to sablefish. Wild Blue also boasts a notable steak menu, featuring different cuts from across the country (and beyond). (Leah Kathryn)
82. Enigma, Toronto, Ont. This restaurant located in the heart of Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood serves guests a fine-dining experience through a seasonal, multicourse tasting menu with white-glove service. The wine list may be small, but Canada's Best says it is intriguing and is filled with glasses that pair well with the menu. (Enigma)
81. Hearth, Saskatoon, Sask. Hearth serves up hearty dishes reflective of the Prairies, from brunch to dinner. The menus are constantly evolving, but the plates showcase Saskatchewan ingredients. Canada's Best says lunch at their patio is becoming a summertime institution in Saskatoon. (Bob Deutscher)
80. Elem, Vancouver, B.C. The menu at Elem will keep diners on their toes as it changes daily and features dishes from all corners of the world. Like the yellowfin tuna bhel fused with Indian flavours to a whole grilled fish inspired by a trip to Mexico. (Aditya Pawar)
79. Parcelles, Austin, Que. At Parcelles, diners can enjoy a farm-to-table meal from right inside of a farmhouse or in the gardens. The menu here changes with the seasons, featuring ingredients mainly grown on site. (Émile Desroches)
78. Au Pied de Cochon, Montreal, Que. First opening its doors in 2001, Au Pied de Cochon serves guests an ever-changing menu filled with undeniably Québécois plates. Canada's Best says the foie gras on the menu remains the shining star. (Scott Usheroff)
77. Arlo, Ottawa, Ont. This cozy wine bar boasts an expansive natural wine list, which complement the seasonal, comfort food dishes at Arlo. The ever-changing menu exemplifies Canadian cuisine with a playful twist, Canada's Best says. (Molly Wright)
76. Antheia, Ottawa, Ont. Up to 12 guests can dine at Antheia’s backlit tasting bar, where they can expect to feast on several dishes highlighting traditional fermentation methods. This new addition to Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants was additionally awarded for its community leadership. (Jamie Kronick)
75. Nupo, Calgary, Alta. This modern omakase restaurant tucked beside a hotel lobby in Calgary’s East Village serves 17 to 20 courses of sustainably sourced fish. Diners who couldn’t land a seat at the counter can still in the main restaurant, where there is a healthy variety of vegetarian dishes (like sweet potato gyoza and daikon "steak"). ( DQ Studios)
74. Gatsby’s, Calgary, Alta A new addition to Canada’s Best restaurants list this year, serving guests an ultra-fine-dining experience with multi-course menus highlighting seasonal ingredients and regional specialties. Gatsby’s also touts itself as the “first and only” House of Hazelwood 'Keyholder' in Canada, meaning guests can sip on a variety of hard-to-find whiskies. (Ruslana Tyshchenko Photography)
73. L’Express, Montreal, Que. A Parisian-style bistro that has been a longtime staple in Plateau-Montreal for decades, boasting an extensive wine list and drool-worthy daily specials. (Mathieu Pothier)
72. Portage, St. John’s, N.L. Right in St. John’s historic downtown is this casual dining spot, where guests can dig into Newfoundland Canadiana cuisine fused with international influence, like Zoey’s cannoli with shrimp Rangoon and sweet chili. (Rebecca Pardy)
71. Gia Vin et Grill, Montreal, Que. For lunch, this beloved neighbourhood spot serves daytime antipasti and sandwiches but come dinner time, diners can sink their forks into some pasta or succulent steak sourced from a local farm. (Scott Usheroff)
70. Toqué!, Montreal, Que. A mainstay in Montreal for decades, this restaurant channels French and Asian traditions but the food is "entirely Québécois." (Hans Laurendeau)
69. Pluvio, Ucluelet, B.C. Utilizing ingredients that can be found right on the B.C. coast, Pluvio serves guests Canadian cuisine through an ever-changing, seasonal menu that Canada's Best says is "equal parts playful, satisfying and surprising." (Jordyn Giesbrecht)
68. Peacock, Winnipeg, Man. What was once Yujiro is now Peacock, a restaurant serving sushi and riffs on pan-Asian fare. Canada's Best says the flavours here are "layered, clean and complex."(Julia Litwora)
67. Bacchus, Vancouver, B.C. Nestled inside the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa is this intimate restaurant serving European-inspired cuisine brimming with regional ingredients and sustainably-sourced seafood. Canada's Best says Bacchus is also known for its dirty martinis. (Jamie Lee Fucco)
66. Grille-Nature, Montreal, Que. Grille-Nature serves a hearty meal with responsibly farmed meats and offers, what it describes as, an eclectic wine list. The in-house-grilled rotisserie chicken and charcoal sausage are two dishes Canada's Best noted. Though the restaurant opened late in 2025, it was worthy enough to crack Canada’s Best Restaurants list this year. (Alana Lapierre)
65. Bar Gigi, Calgary, Alta. What used to be an old fish-and-chips establishment has transformed to an intimate, 20-seat restaurant with inventive shareable plates. Their prawn toast and potato ravioli are among fan favourites. It’s also making its first appearance on Canada’s Best 100 Restaurants. (Maddy Vine)
64. Botanist, Vancouver, B.C. With cuisine reflective of the Pacific Northwest, diners can try out dishes like steamed sablefish and dry-aged duck breast for dinner. Botanist also serves a tasty brunch on the weekends (there’s even butter poached lobster benedict on the menu). (Mark Yuen)
63. Mastard, Montreal, Que. Dishes at Mastard are seasonal and brimming with creativity. The beloved neighbourhood spot currently boasts plates like scallop with eel and turnip, carrot with beef and sea urchin, and a rhubarb dessert with Agastache and fennel. (Philippe Richelet)
62. Sushi Yugen, Toronto, Ont. Diners can either opt for a classic sushi omakase rooted in Edomae technique, or go for the “grand journey,” which boasts sushi omakase and kaiseki honouring seasonal ingredients and flavours. (Rick O’Brien)
61. Monarque, Montreal, Que. A stylish brasserie in Old Montreal serving mouthwatering multicourse menus, with plates like venison tartare, egg ravioli, and ora king salmon. Canada's Best says guests can expect a "sophisticated dining experience" and incredible service. (Vincent Perrocheau)
60. Chez Céline, Vancouver, B.C. This warm and inviting French bistro serves brunch and a menu filled with “fun times” like a foie gras sando, to mains like a ricotta gnudi with tarragon butter. (Hakan Burcuoglu)
59. Boulevard, Vancouver, B.C. An award-winning seafood restaurant serving a blend of French and international flavours, from seared Hokkaido scallops to roasted ling cod. (Leila Kwok)
58. Terre, St. John’s, N.L. A new addition to Canada’s Best restaurants list this year, Terre serves dishes that draw inspiration from St. John’s and the nearby ocean. (Bruno Florin)
57. Lawrence, Montreal, Que. Serving diners since 2010, this 25-seat bistro has been putting up plates brimming with locally-sourced ingredients that “showcase the best that Quebec has to offer.” (Rachel Cheng)
56. Parapluie, Montreal, Que. This cozy, 32-seat restaurant on the outskirts of Little Italy serves ever-changing plates paying homage to Québécois cuisine. Parapluie does still feature one staple that's been there since the beginning, an oeuf mayonnaise withi poached lobster and tarragon emulsion. (Karelle Voyer)
55. Actinolite, Toronto, Ont. Serving truly Canadian dishes, guests can choose between Actinolite's six-course seasonal menu filled local ingredients or the three-course neighbourhood menu. Canada's Best says their patio is stellar in the summer. (Miguel Gauthier)
54. Atelier, Ottawa, Ont. Over the course of roughly three hours, guests will be guided through “seven distinct expressions” in Atelier’s menu. Canada's Best says the dishes here are "precise, complex, delicious and sometimes strange...in concept, but never flavour." (Miv Photography)
53. Tribute, Halifax, N.S. The food at this waterfront restaurant surrounds around “charcoal cookery,” where guests can feel and taste that East Coast hospitality. It’s also the first year that Tribute, which opened late in 2024, cracked Canada’s Best restaurants list.(Jessica Emin)
52. Sushi Masaki Saito, Toronto, Ont. Working in seasonal specialties, Sushi Masaki Saito’s omakase menu leans into the traditional Japanese dining style. Canada's Best says no other Japanese chef in the country has the same sort of connections Masaki Saito has for sourcing Japanese fish. (Wallace Wong/Studio Koe)
51. Joe Beef, Montreal, Que. French bistro classics, steak and seafood take centre plate at this charming restaurant. Some signature dishes include lobster spaghetti with fumet, ladons and brandy cream, and an oeuf en gelée with Madeira, jambon blanc and black truffle. (Scott Usheroff)
50. Deer + Almond, Winnipeg, Man. A Winnipeg establishment for the last 14 years, diners can drop by for a meal brimming with local ingredients. Though the menu is always changing, Canada's Best says it "never ceases to surprise and delight." (Josh Dookhie)
49. La Cabane d'à Côté, St-Benoît de Mirabel, Que. Guests can swing by the restaurant’s lush gardens for a charming picnic, or feast on a multicourse menu inside of a wood-fire-heated cabin. Canada's Best says the cooking here is a "celebratory showcases for Quebec terroir." (Scott Usheroff)
48. Fat Rabbit, St. Catharines, Ont. High-quality meat is the primary focus here at Fat Rabbit, like glazed lamb ribs and smoked duck breast. The restaurant also makes all of its charcuterie in-house. (Scott Usheroff)
47. Pasta Pooks, Montreal, Que. A new addition to Canada’s Best Restaurants list this year, Pasta Pooks serves fresh pasta each day they're open, as well as hoagies and wine. Canada's Best says poutine will also make a return to the menu, after being a popular choice last summer. (Coach Vic)
46. Takja BBQ, Toronto, Ont. A Korean BBQ spot in Toronto’s west end that serves premium meats to grill. Guests can also opt for the hansang, where the restaurant will fill the table with seafood, banchan, cuts of BBQ, seasonal vegetables, rice and bingsoo. (Scott Usheroff)
45. Cabaret l’Enfer, Montreal, Que. The tasting menu changes practically daily, and features local and seasonal ingredients influenced by the “slow food” movement. Currently, Canada's Best says chef and owner Massimo Piedimonte poured his love of Montreal culture into a seven course tasting menu inspired by the seven deadly sins. (Audrey Eve Beauchamp)
44. Sabayon, Montreal, Que. This quaint restaurant serves a surprise six-course tasting menu to 14 guests. On Friday and Saturday afternoons they offer their version of teatime, where guests can eat desserts from Patrice Demers, who Canada’s Best has dubbed, the best pastry chef this year. (Patrice Demers)
43. Salle Climatisée, Montreal, Que. Drawing inspiration from Parisian cafes, Salle Climatisé uses seasonal ingredients cooked gently. There are no cocktails available but one can sip on one of their many wines. (Salle Climatisée )
42. River Café, Calgary, Alta. Perched on a small island in the heart of Calgary, River Café is well-known locally for its patio, weekend brunch and its own garden, fresh with herbs, berries and edible flowers during the seasonal months. (Pauline Yu Photography)
41. Prime Seafood Palace, Toronto, Ont One of celebrity chef Matty Matheson’s establishments, this upscale restaurant on Queen Street West serves a selection of beef, seafood and vegetables (and according to Canada's Best, "never disappoints").(Basement Digital)
40. St. Lawrence, Vancouver, B.C. Though the menu is ever-evolving, diners can expect to see French-focused plates that pay tribute to Québécois culture. Canada's Best says the cooking here is "always highly refined." (Hakan Burcuoglu)
39. Down Home, Markdale, Ont. Only open for one seating Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, diners can enjoy a multicourse tasting menu highlighting seasonal ingredients while sipping on Canadian-only beverages. Canada's Best says the one constant on the menu is seen in its dessert, with Gladys' molasses cookies. (Hannah Harradine)
38. DaNico, Toronto, Ont. What was once a bank has transformed to an upscale, Michelin-star restaurant, where diners can choose between a multicourse prix-fixe or chef’s tasting menu brimming with Italian cuisine. (Valentyna Tretiak)
37. Sammarco, Toronto, Ont. Not only is this steakhouse new to Canada’s Best list this year, but it was also acknowledged for its restaurant design. Though it boasts mouthwatering steaks, a standout dish is the fettucine which uses 100 eggs and 24-month old parmigiano Reggiano. (Rick O’Brien)
36. Pichai, Montreal, Que. This sleek restaurant just south of Saint-Hubert Plaza serves a variety of Thai dishes with a twist. The Cha Yen Tiramisu, for example, infuses the dessert with Thai tea. Canada's Best suggests heading to their Instagram to see what wine events they're holding with visiting producers. (Clara Lacasse)
35. NL Ginzburg, Toronto, Ont. A new addition to Canada’s Best Restaurants list, NL Ginzburg cooks Italo-Jewish cuisine and serves a rotating selection of wine. Canada's Best says their pastas are made in-house, with their tagilatelle rolled out daily, and their meats cooked over a charcoal grill. (Paige Lindsay)
34. Alma, Montreal, Que. The menu at Alma blends Mexican flavours with ingredients found locally in Quebec. The restaurant nixtamalizes the corn nightly, an ancient process that works to soften the grain. (Two Food Photographers/Allison Slattery)
33. Burdock & Co., Vancouver, B.C This fine dining restaurant serves a whimsical, farm-to-table tasting menu to guests focusing heavily on botanical and vegetal ingredients. Their April-May menu serves plates featuring components from trees, like pine resin, spruce tip and birch syrup. (Hakan Burcuoglu)
32. Casa Paco, Toronto, Ont. Paying homage to the warm “family run restaurants of old,” diners can expect to feast on dishes brimming with Italian and Spanish flavours. Craving paella? Go on a Sunday afternoon. (Chuck Ortiz)
31. Sushi Nishinokaze, Montreal, Que. This new addition to Canada’s Best Restaurants can serve eight guests at a time for its Edomae omakase, which highlights local and imported wild seafood. It also boasts itself as a “living gallery” due to its ancient and contemporary ceramics. (Bernard Lin)
30. Mhel, Toronto, Ont. The menu changes daily at this intimate restaurant in Toronto’s Bloorcourt Village, but the dishes are packed with a blend Korean and Japanese flavours. Sake drinkers would also have plenty to choose from. (Johnny Tang)
29. June, Vancouver, B.C. This vibrant, two-level brasserie is a new addition to Canada’s Best restaurants, serving French-influenced West Coast plates like frog legs with spiced B.C. honey. Canada's Best recommends going for the burger (and their fun list of mini martinis). (Juno Kim)
28. DOPO, Calgary, Alta. With impeccable service and mouthwatering Italian dishes, this basement dining room is warm and inviting to all guests who step inside this self-described “Italian joint.” (Jay Walker)
27. aKin, Toronto, Ont. Diners who love being kept on their toes can head to aKin for their blind tasting menu, which draws inspiration from classic Asian recipes and contemporary culinary techniques. (Jono Lawley)
26. Le Crocodile, Vancouver, B.C. Though the menu is ever-changing at this downtown Vancouver spot, diners can expect dishes channeling culinary traditions from northeastern France with a lighter and brighter approach. (Sarah Annand)
25. Änkor, Canmore, Alta This cozy restaurant in the heart of the Rockies serves seasonal menus highlighting contemporary Canadian cuisine with dishes. Diners can opt for a six-course tasting menu, which can be served with thoughtfully curated wine parings from the house sommelier. (DQ Studios)
24. Baan Lao, Richmond, B.C. This fine Thai restaurant prides itself on sourcing ingredients directly from farmers, growers and fishers, and uses rice tilled from a 15-acre farm in Thailand that has been in the chef’s family for eight decades. (Sarawut Yuttanava)
23. Limbo, Montreal, Que. With a menu that is changing daily but still packed with plenty of classic eats leaning into the French tradition, Limbo has become a new favourite among Montreal foodies. (Clara Lacasse)
22. Bar St-Denis, Montreal, Que. What was once a dive bar has transformed into an elegant restaurant serving dishes combining French and Middle Eastern influences, from falafel to profiterole. Canada’s Best also named this spot the best restaurant bar of the year thanks to its design and wide-ranging drink list. (Matthieu Goyer)
21. Rôtisserie La Lune, Montreal, Que. Right in the thick of Montreal’s Little Italy neighbourhood is this French rotisserie, run by the same team behind Mon Lapin. This neigbourhood gem serves various fire-roasted birds and entrees like chicken soup with house-made raviolini. (Dominique Lafond)
20. Published on Main, Vancouver, B.C. Boasting a menu honouring ingredients found in British Columbia, this restaurant features seasonal tasting menus and a la carte dishes like stinging nettle goma-ae, smoked and candied steelhead, and all dressed pork ribs. (Cody Allmin)
19. Dreyfus, Toronto, Ont. Tucked inside of a cozy, dimly-lit townhouse on Harbord Street is this French bistro serving a notable selection of wine. Love dessert? Canada's Best says the crepes Suzette are not to be missed. (Paige Lindsay)
18. Langdon Hall, Cambridge, Ont. Set inside of a historic 19th-century estate, guests can feast from a selection of carefully curated dishes packed with Canadian flavours. Canada's Best says it's "garden-to-table fine dining at its best."(Jonathan Bielaski)
17. Sumibiyaki Arashi, Vancouver, B.C. Fourteen guests can partake in an omakase experience anchored in yakitori grilled over binchotan charcoal, though plates of seasonal fish and vegetables are also brought to the table. Canada’s Best also named it the best new restaurant of the year due to the attention and technique chef Peter Ho uses with every skewer. (Juno Kim)
16. Mystic, Halifax, N.S. There is an abundance of tasting menus at this Halifax restaurant, but their signature selections give diners the choice of fauna, brimming with flavours found on land, or biota, for seafood-forward dishes. (Stephen Harris)
15. Kissa Tanto, Vancouver, B.C. Inspired by 1960s-era jazz cafes, Kissa Tanto serves an infusion of Japanese and Italian flavours into its dishes. The pappardelle off it’s a la carte menu, for example, is served with smoked guanciale, spicy salami, a shiso ginger gremolata and fonduta of Piave Vecchio. (Charles Nasby)
14. Linny’s, Toronto, Ont. A blend of your classic diner and sumptuous steakhouse, this restaurant serves mouthwatering meat from its steaks sourced from top-tier farms in Ontario and P.E.I., to its house-smoked pastrami. (Daniel Neuhaus)
13. Montreal Plaza, Montreal, Que. This brasserie’s menu is firmly rooted in French tradition, serving flavourful dishes like caramelized foie gras terrine with apple puree and truffle vinaigrette or trout tartare with popcorn and marinated ginger. (Matthieu Goyer)
12. AnnaLena, Vancouver, B.C. In the heart of Kitsilano, AnnaLena serves a continually changing tasting menu with dishes reflective of the seasons. Their torched torn bread, brushed with confit garlic oil, is a fan favourite. (Allison Kuhl)
11. The Pine, Creemore, Ont. What used to be a former gas station is now an upscale restaurant serving diners an immersive tasting menu experience packed with Canadian plates (they even use props). Canada’s Best also named it the best destination restaurant this year. (Frances Beaty)
10. 20 Victoria, Toronto, Ont. Named after its address, the multicourse menus at this downtown Toronto spot locally sources its ingredients and provides pairings through its thoughtfully curated wine list. (Stacey Brandford)
9. Eight, Calgary, Alta. Like the restaurant’s name suggests, only eight diners can be sat at a time. This East Village spot boasts a menu reflective of Canada’s “culinary identity.” (DQ Studios)
8. Le Violon, Montreal, Que. Seafood lovers may want to head to Le Violon, which features high-quality ingredients from coastal fisheries and seasonal Quebec produce. (Gabriel Boutin)
7. Alo, Toronto, Ont. Fine-dining boasting contemporary tasting menus right in the heart of downtown Toronto. Canada's Best suggests the number four corner table is the top spot in the dining room, for diners who can't snag a spot at the chef's counter. (Ashley van der Laan)
6. Beba, Montreal, Que An intimate 28-seat restaurant located on a quiet suburban corner, Beba serves an everchanging menu typically filled with Argentine-Jewish eats. (Scott Usheroff)
5. Edulis, Toronto, Ont. Inside of a cozy house with a yellow-hued interior, diners are encouraged to put their phones away and feast on a multicourse menu inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. (Ashley van der Laan)
4. Quetzal, Toronto, Ont. Diners can head to this refined Mexican restaurant on College Street, where its wood-burning and charcoal grills serve smoky grilled meats and seafood. (Pat Ozols)
3. Tanière3, Quebec City, Que. This Québécois restaurant, which boasts a unique seasonal menu, is also the recipient of the Best Service Award this year. According to Canada's Best, the service here starts "before a word is spoken." (Audrey-Eve Beauchamp)
2. Mon Lapin, Montreal, Que. This restaurant, touted as a spot with a bistro-like energy, is tucked in the heart of Montreal’s Little Italy neighbourhood and has a menu changing on the daily. (Dominique Lafond)
1. Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Jordan Station, Ont. Restaurant Pearl Morissette clinched the top spot for the second year in a row for its mouthwatering wine-country cuisine, highlighting local ingredients either grown on-site on its 17 hectares of land or sourced by an in-house forager. (Scott Usheroff)
