Canada’s most prestigious restaurant list has spoken, and Toronto is very much in the conversation. The 2026 Canada’s Best New Restaurants rankings were unveiled on May 4, and two Toronto establishments earned coveted spots among the country’s finest new dining destinations.
N.L. Ginzburg, the latest venture from the celebrated team behind Bernhardt’s — Carmelina Imola and Zachary Kolomeir — landed in sixth place nationally. The restaurant has drawn significant attention for its thoughtful menu approach, blending the simplicity of Italian slow-food trattoria traditions with the bold, layered flavours of Jewish diaspora cooking. It’s a concept that feels both deeply considered and genuinely exciting.
Not far behind, Sammarco secured seventh place and also claimed a special award for best restaurant design. The luxe Italian steakhouse from Chef Rob Rossi and David Minicucci — the team behind Giulietta and Osteria Giulia — is as visually stunning as it is culinarily impressive, setting a new benchmark for what a Toronto dining room can look and feel like.
Together, Toronto restaurants took 23 spots on the broader Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list, reaffirming the city’s status as the country’s undisputed culinary capital. Long-established favourites like Linny’s, Dreyfus, Sushi Masaki Saito and Giulietta shared the list with exciting new additions, painting a picture of a dining scene that keeps raising the bar.
These rankings aren’t just accolades — they’re invitations. Whether you’re a local eager to support the city’s best tables or a visitor planning a culinary trip to Toronto, the 2026 list is your definitive guide to where to go next.
Make a reservation at either of these nationally celebrated spots before they’re booked solid for months. Toronto’s restaurant scene is firing on all cylinders right now, and these two addresses should be at the very top of your list.