15 Best lunch Restaurants in Toronto
The best 15 restaurants for lunch in Toronto — curated by TastyPals editors.
Who this guide is for
This guide covers the highest-rated restaurants for lunch in Toronto, sorted by Google rating and editorial judgment. Picks span Kensington Market, East Chinatown and Scarborough.
Quick picks
On this page
- 1. Momo Kensington market
- 2. Haidilao Hot Pot Toronto Downtown
- 3. Di An Vietnamese Cuisine Scarborough
- 4. The Burger Monk (Flame Grilled)
- 5. Machida Shoten (College St)
- 6. Crack Burger Toronto
- 7. Placos Tacos Mexican Food & Bar
- 8. Sprouty
- 9. Social Llama Cafe
- 10. Rose's Viet Subs
- 11. Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor)
- 12. Lebanese Garden
- 13. Laylak Lebanese Cuisine Toronto
- 14. Rikki Tikki
- 15. PHO DAY
How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
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