We all knew Toronto was a world-class food city, and last night, it received yet another major stamp of international recognition! The MICHELIN Guide officially unveiled its 2026 Toronto & Region selection, celebrating the very best dining destinations across the city and beyond.
Announced during a glamorous ceremony at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex on September 22, this year’s selection features an impressive 111 restaurants spanning 33 distinct cuisine types. Whether you are looking for luxurious fine dining or wallet-friendly neighborhood gems, there is plenty of fresh inspiration for your hit list.
Here is everything you need to know about Toronto’s latest MICHELIN distinctions.
The New Bib Gourmands: Exceptional Eats on a Budget
The coveted Bib Gourmand designation highlights spots offering exceptional food at a great value. This year, five new restaurants earned the title, bringing the total number of Bib Gourmand spots in the region to 31.
Toronto’s newest budget-friendly favourites include:
- Antylia (Bloor Street West)
- Golden Horseshoe Barbecue (Dupont Street)
- The Lunch Lady of Saigon (Ossington Avenue)
Expanding into the broader region, Les Incompetents in St. Catharines and RPM Bakehouse in Jordan also scooped up the honor.
MICHELIN Stars & Recommended Spots
The region’s top dining institutions continue to shine brightly:
- 14 restaurants maintained their prestigious One MICHELIN Star.
- 1 restaurant holds the coveted Two MICHELIN Stars.
Among the starred heavyweights keeping Toronto on the global culinary map are Alo, DaNico, Don Alfonso 1890, Edulis, Enigma Yorkville, Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto, Kappo Sato, Osteria Giulia, Quetzal, Restaurant 20 Victoria, Shoushin, Sushi Masaki Saito, aKin, Restaurant Pearl Morissette, and The Pine.
In addition to the starred lineup, 11 brand-new spots joined the Guide’s Recommended list for the first time (bringing the total recommended list to 65). Notable newcomers to check out include 156 ONEFIVESIX, Bar Allegro, Bar ARDO, Bar Eugenie, Liliana, LORE, oddBird, Pho Ngoc Yen, PUNCH, Revé, and Takja.
Special Awards & Standout Talent
Four individual hospitality trailblazers were recognized with MICHELIN Special Awards for outstanding craft and service:
- Exceptional Cocktails Award: Sharon Chan (156 ONEFIVESIX)
- Sommelier Award: Toni Weber (Restaurant 20 Victoria)
- Outstanding Service Award: Eric Roell (LORE)
- Young Chef / Culinary Professional Award: Andrew Golden (Golden Horseshoe Barbecue)
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, praised “the talented and innovative restaurant community” across the region for pushing local gastronomy forward.
Time to plan your next meal out!
