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Anyone hungering for a place to try authentic dishes from all over the world without globe-trotting should consider a trip to Toronto, Canada. The city is teeming with a large variety of international cuisines – a distinction that earned the food scene a ranking as the most diverse in the world. (1)

There are so many cuisine choices that it can be challenging to narrow down the options! Fortunately, this article showcases some of the best in Toronto.  All you need to do is plan the details and prepare to hear rave reviews from your travelers!

SAVOR ITALIAN FARE THAT DINERS ADORE

Widely considered the best fresh pasta in the city, Famiglia Baldassarre has gained a passionate following in Toronto. People gather outside the doors of the shop and lunch spot before they open each day, eager to enjoy the Southern Italian dishes created by owner and chef Leandro Baldassarre (who once reigned in the kitchen of three-Michelin-starred Dal Pescatore). Traditional dishes like ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta, gnocchi laid atop shaved black truffles and ragu infused with beef and tomato please a wide range of palates. Premium ingredients like fagiolini (green beans infused with mint, olive oil, and vinegar), aged crudo di parma and fior di latte are a big reason why lunch at Famiglia Baldassarre delights diners. Lunch is served Wednesday through Friday from noon to 2 p.m. local time and reservations are not accepted, so make sure your group is aware they should arrive at the space a bit before opening to snag one of the 10 available seats inside.

SHOWCASING CANADIAN INGREDIENTS

When in Canada, travelers should not miss out on a restaurant that celebrates ingredients found specifically in the country. Canoe is an upscale fine dining restaurant located on the 54th floor of the TD Bank tower. A bank of floor-to-ceiling windows gives patrons a sweeping view of downtown Toronto’s skyline and the understated décor scheme feels undeniably posh. Ultra-fresh ingredients from across Canada are used for mouthwatering dishes that compose a hyper seasonal menu. A tasting menu gives diners a chance to try small portions of multiple culinary creations. Canoe makes two private dining rooms available for a more intimate and exclusive dining event if you want the experience to be especially unforgettable.

SOUTH INDIAN CUISINE WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Madras Masala offers diners creations rooted in what is known as the hallowed trinity of South Indian cuisine – stew, lentils and rice. Owner and chef Dhamodharan Rengasamy has been pleasing discerning palates since the restaurant opened its doors in 2008. The menu has a little something for everyone, from meat enthusiasts to diehard vegetarians. Notable South Indian items include Chettinad prawn curry, Dum biriyani, kadhai paneer, lamb/mutton pasantha and chicken xacuti.

A PLAYFUL, HIGH-ENERGY CHINESE DINING EXPERIENCE

Sunny’s Chinese is a retro-chic Hong Kong café tucked away in a nondescript hallway that will give your travelers an experience unlike any they have ever had before. The restaurant was designed to provide a playful and lively vibe reminiscent of high-energy dining cultures that exist throughout China. The food makes Sunny’s Chinese a standout, as well. It includes Kipfer heritage pork chop, typhoon shelter squid, mapo tofu, silver needle noodle, BBQ eggplant and twice cooked Tanjo Farms pork. From the boisterous atmosphere to the memorable dishes, your diners be sure to remember their meal at this hidden gem.

SWANKY STEAKHOUSE WITH A GENEROUS HELPING OF SEAFOOD

The word “Palace” certainly seems appropriate when considering the grand scale and ambitious menu of Prime Seafood Palace. This fine dining establishment has double the culinary star power courtesy of celebrity chef Matty Matheson and culinary director Coulson Armstrong at the helm. The duo has meticulously curated a menu that includes standouts like bone-in dry-aged prime rib, caviar, ricotta dumplings, lobster nuggets, cacio e pepe-inspired cauliflower, black pepper crust filet mignon, carrot tarts and A5 Wagyu.

SAMPLE WINES AND SAVOR LIGHT BITES

Grape Witches owners Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben “cast spells” that are dry or sweet, or perhaps contain a hint of each, at their wine shop and bar. In addition to selling and serving exquisite bottles of wine, Grape Witches offers patrons the opportunity to take workshops with fun elements like a litmus test that determines how far outside their taste comfort zone each participant agrees to venture. These workshops are a great way to encourage bonding among your travelers, an especially alluring benefit if they work in the same department as a team. While the wine shop and bar does not offer full meals, tinned seafood, cheese plates and crudites are available for a light bite.

Toronto is one of the few cities in the world where you can sample dishes from across the globe. Dining in this cosmopolitan mecca is a heady experience that gives travelers a hint of international cultures at every meal.

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1 https://www.restobiz.ca/toronto-food-scene-ranked-as-worlds-most-diverse/

This article was last updated on December 17, 2024

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