List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Toronto

Michelin Guide Toronto and Region

Company type	Publication
Industry	Restaurant rating
Founded	2022
Headquarters	Toronto , Canada
Area served	Greater Toronto Area, Niagara Region, Simcoe County, Grey Highlands
Products	Restaurant ratings and guides
Website	guide.michelin.com/en/ontario/toronto-and-region

As of the 2024 edition of the Michelin Guide, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) boasts 16 restaurants distinguished with Michelin star honors. Originating in 1900 from the French tire manufacturer Michelin, the Michelin Guides have transformed from a motorist’s travel companion into an esteemed culinary rating benchmark. The allocation of Michelin stars is determined by five key factors: ingredient quality, expertise in flavor and technique, the chef’s unique style, cost-effectiveness, and reliability over multiple visits. Experienced inspectors, each with a minimum of ten years in the field, conduct anonymous assessments and assign one to three stars: one star signifies "high-quality cooking, worth a stop," two stars denote "excellent cooking, worth a detour," and three stars represent "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey." These ratings undergo regular review and may be revoked if standards deteriorate.

Originally planned for release in 2020, the Toronto Michelin Guide’s launch was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and finally premiered in September 2022 through a collaborative marketing effort between Destination Toronto and Michelin. By 2024, the guide broadened its scope to encompass adjacent areas, adopting the title "Toronto and Region." Additionally, within the GTA, there are 23 restaurants recognized with Bib Gourmand awards, highlighting venues that provide quality dining experiences at reasonable prices.

Lists

Restaurants awarded Michelin stars

Name	Cuisine	Location	2022	2023	2024	2025
Aburi Hana	Japanese	Toronto – Yorkville	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	TBA Sept. 18
Alo	French	Toronto – Downtown	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Alobar Yorkville	French	Toronto – Yorkville	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
DaNico	Italian	Toronto – Downtown	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Don Alfonso 1890	Italian	Toronto – Downtown	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Edulis	Mediterranean	Toronto – West End	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Enigma Yorkville	Contemporary	Toronto – Downtown	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Frilu	Nordic	Markham	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	colspan="2" Template:Michelin stars table cell

Name	Cuisine	Location	2022	2023	2024	2025

Name	Cuisine	Location	2022	2023	2024	2025

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French	Oakville	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	TBA Sept. 18
Japanese	Toronto – North York	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Japanese	Toronto – Midtown	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Italian	Toronto – Yorkville	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Chinese	Clearview	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Mexican	Toronto – Downtown	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Contemporary	Toronto – Downtown	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell
Contemporary	Lincoln	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell	Template:Michelin stars table cell

Criticism

The introduction of the guide faced backlash from various media, including BBC News, which contended that it failed to adequately showcase the full spectrum of Toronto's culinary diversity and questioned the necessity of seeking external endorsement. The Toronto Star highlighted that the 2022 edition disproportionately emphasized Japanese cuisine and eateries located downtown, thereby neglecting the broader gastronomic variety across the city. Additionally, the Star issues its own competing guide published concurrently with Michelin’s yearly release, asserting that it offers a more accurate portrayal of Toronto’s dining scene. This criticism aligns with wider concerns directed at Michelin regarding a lack of sufficient focus on diversity and inclusivity within the city’s varied demographic.

Further objections were raised about Michelin’s limited recognition of suburban areas such as Scarborough, a neighborhood celebrated for its rich and varied food culture. In both 2022 and 2023, only a single Scarborough establishment was awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. By 2024, Michelin broadened its scope beyond central Toronto to incorporate suburban locales and neighboring regions including the Niagara Region, Simcoe County, and Grey Highlands, which are generally considered outside the Greater Toronto Area.

See also

• List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Quebec
• List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Vancouver
• List of restaurants in Canada

External links

• Toronto and Region at Michelin Guide