Best hidden gem Restaurants in Toronto

The best restaurants for hidden gem in Toronto, curated by TastyPals editors.

61 restaurantsAvg rating 4.7
hidden gem in Toronto
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Momo Mojo
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NepaleseChinatownvalue

Momo Mojo

Momo Mojo is a nepalese restaurant in Chinatown in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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5.0
Based on 250 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ak Hakka & Momo Kingdom With Timur Thakali
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NepaleseLittle Italyvalue

Ak Hakka & Momo Kingdom With Timur Thakali

Ak Hakka & Momo Kingdom With Timur Thakali is a nepalese restaurant in Little Italy in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Dumplingsdinnercozy

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5.0
Based on 26 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Momo Kensington market
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GlobalKensington Market$

Momo Kensington market

Momo Kensington market is a global restaurant in Kensington Market in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cheap eatshidden gemlow key

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5.0
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ethio Kana
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EthiopianToronto$$

Ethio Kana

Ethio Kana is a ethiopian restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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5.0
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Spicy Ethiopian
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EthiopianToronto$$

The Spicy Ethiopian

The Spicy Ethiopian is a ethiopian restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.9
Based on 568 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Placos Tacos Mexican Food & Bar
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GlobalKensington Market$

Placos Tacos Mexican Food & Bar

Placos Tacos Mexican Food & Bar is a global restaurant in Kensington Market in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cheap eatshidden gemlow key

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4.9
Based on 555 reviews
7
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Vegan Ethiopian & Eritrean Vegan Cuisine
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EthiopianToronto$$

La Vegan Ethiopian & Eritrean Vegan Cuisine

La Vegan Ethiopian & Eritrean Vegan Cuisine is a ethiopian restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.9
Based on 494 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lokum Eats - Food by Tradition
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NeighborhoodThe Junction$

Lokum Eats - Food by Tradition

Lokum Eats - Food by Tradition is a neighborhood restaurant in The Junction in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.9
Based on 479 reviews
9
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Loga's Corner
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NepaleseQueen Westvalue

Loga's Corner

Loga's Corner is a nepalese restaurant in Queen West in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Dumplingsdinnercozy

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4.9
Based on 418 reviews
10
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mad Momo & Hakka
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NepaleseMidtownvalue

Mad Momo & Hakka

Mad Momo & Hakka is a nepalese restaurant in Midtown in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Dumplingsdinnercozy

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4.9
Based on 347 reviews
11
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for hanamaru market and bento
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GlobalDanforthvalue

hanamaru market and bento

hanamaru market and bento is a global restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.9
Based on 325 reviews
12
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Rikki Tikki
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GlobalKensington Market$

Rikki Tikki

Rikki Tikki is a global restaurant in Kensington Market in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cheap eatshidden gemlow key

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4.8
Based on 2064 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Shambhala Kitchen
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GlobalParkdale$

Shambhala Kitchen

Shambhala Kitchen is a global restaurant in Parkdale in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.8
Based on 2043 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Kensington Kitchen
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GlobalKensington Market$

Kensington Kitchen

Kensington Kitchen is a global restaurant in Kensington Market in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cheap eatshidden gemlow key

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4.8
Based on 185 reviews
15
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mesobs Restaurant
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EthiopianToronto$$

Mesobs Restaurant

Mesobs Restaurant is a ethiopian restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 174 reviews
16
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Chop Steakhouse & Bar
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GlobalWeston$

Chop Steakhouse & Bar

Chop Steakhouse & Bar is one of the better-known global spots in Weston in Toronto, which makes it a practical place to start.

hidden gemdinner

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4.7
Based on 9288 reviews
17
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Himalayan Kitchen (Momo2Go)
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NepaleseQueen West$

Himalayan Kitchen (Momo2Go)

Himalayan Kitchen (Momo2Go) is one of the better-known nepalese spots in Queen West in Toronto, which makes it a practical place to start.

dumplingshidden gemnepalese

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4.7
Based on 7549 reviews
18
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Earls Kitchen + Bar
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GlobalWeston$

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Earls Kitchen + Bar is one of the better-known global spots in Weston in Toronto, which makes it a practical place to start.

hidden gemdinner

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4.7
Based on 6286 reviews
19
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Black+Blue Toronto
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GlobalWeston$$$$

Black+Blue Toronto

Black+Blue Toronto is one of the better-known global spots in Weston in Toronto, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.7
Based on 5871 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Loga's Corner
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NepaleseToronto$

Loga's Corner

Loga's Corner is a nepalese restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingshidden gemnepalese

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4.7
Based on 3498 reviews
21
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Original Ka Chi (Kenshington market)
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GlobalKensington Market$

Original Ka Chi (Kenshington market)

Original Ka Chi (Kenshington market) is a global restaurant in Kensington Market in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cheap eatshidden gemlow key

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4.7
Based on 2378 reviews
22
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Wren
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GlobalDanforthvalue

The Wren

The Wren is a global restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.7
Based on 2060 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lalibela Cuisine
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EthiopianToronto$$
BIB GOURMAND

Lalibela Cuisine

Lalibela Cuisine is a ethiopian restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 2059 reviews
24
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for P&M Restaurant
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GlobalWestonvalue

P&M Restaurant

P&M Restaurant is a global restaurant in Weston in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Local gemsdinnerhidden gem

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4.7
Based on 1087 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Momo Hut & Gardens
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NepaleseDanforthvalue

Momo Hut & Gardens

Momo Hut & Gardens is a nepalese restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Dumplingsdinnercozy

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4.7
Based on 918 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Gully
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GlobalBloorcourtvalue

Gully

Gully is a global restaurant in Bloorcourt in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.7
Based on 782 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant
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EthiopianToronto$$

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant is a ethiopian restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 424 reviews
28
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Swiss Chalet Express
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GlobalDanforthvalue

Swiss Chalet Express

Swiss Chalet Express is a global restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.7
Based on 423 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Casa Morales
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GlobalKensington Market$

Casa Morales

Casa Morales is a global restaurant in Kensington Market in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cheap eatshidden gemlow key

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4.7
Based on 396 reviews
30
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for GOCHU LIBRE KANTINA
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GlobalBloorcourtvalue

GOCHU LIBRE KANTINA

GOCHU LIBRE KANTINA is a global restaurant in Bloorcourt in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.7
Based on 287 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for SIMPL THINGS
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GlobalParkdale$

SIMPL THINGS

SIMPL THINGS is a global restaurant in Parkdale in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.7
Based on 274 reviews
32
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Himalayan Momo House
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NepaleseMidtownvalue

Himalayan Momo House

Himalayan Momo House is a nepalese restaurant in Midtown in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Dumplingsdinnercozy

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4.7
Based on 269 reviews
33
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Trattoria Di Parma
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GlobalDanforthvalue

Trattoria Di Parma

Trattoria Di Parma is a global restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.7
Based on 215 reviews
34
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Enoteca Rossio
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NeighborhoodThe Junction$

Enoteca Rossio

Enoteca Rossio is a neighborhood restaurant in The Junction in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.7
Based on 93 reviews
35
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Fox on John
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GlobalEast York$$

Fox on John

Fox on John is one of the better-known global spots in East York in Toronto, which makes it a practical place to start.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.6
Based on 12384 reviews
36
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Seven Lives Tacos y Mariscos
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GlobalKensington Market$

Seven Lives Tacos y Mariscos

Seven Lives Tacos y Mariscos is a global restaurant in Kensington Market in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cheap eatshidden gemlow key

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4.6
Based on 3781 reviews
37
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Pantheon Restaurant
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GlobalDanforthvalue

Pantheon Restaurant

Pantheon Restaurant is a global restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.6
Based on 2670 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY
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Hidden GemToronto$

PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY

PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY is a hidden gem restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keypersonal

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4.6
Based on 1176 reviews
39
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Selam Restaurant & Lounge
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EthiopianToronto$$

Selam Restaurant & Lounge

Selam Restaurant & Lounge is a ethiopian restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 1051 reviews
40
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Guu Izakaya
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GlobalParkdale$

Guu Izakaya

Guu Izakaya is a global restaurant in Parkdale in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.6
Based on 884 reviews
41
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Venga Cucina
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NeighborhoodThe Junction$

Venga Cucina

Venga Cucina is a neighborhood restaurant in The Junction in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.6
Based on 848 reviews
42
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ugly Delicious Toronto
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GlobalKensington Market$

Ugly Delicious Toronto

Ugly Delicious Toronto is a global restaurant in Kensington Market in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cheap eatshidden gemlow key

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4.6
Based on 842 reviews
43
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Pape Village Original Greek Restaurant
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GlobalDanforthvalue

Pape Village Original Greek Restaurant

Pape Village Original Greek Restaurant is a global restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.6
Based on 835 reviews
44
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Chantecler
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GlobalBloorcourtvalue

Chantecler

Chantecler is a global restaurant in Bloorcourt in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.6
Based on 572 reviews
45
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Wood Owl
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GlobalDanforthvalue

The Wood Owl

The Wood Owl is a global restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.6
Based on 400 reviews
46
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dawat Restaurant & Buffet
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GlobalEast York$

Dawat Restaurant & Buffet

Dawat Restaurant & Buffet is a global restaurant in East York in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.6
Based on 76 reviews
47
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Knockout chicken
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GlobalKensington Market$

Knockout chicken

Knockout chicken is a global restaurant in Kensington Market in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cheap eatshidden gemlow key

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4.5
Based on 3800 reviews
48
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mezes
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GlobalDanforthvalue

Mezes

Mezes is a global restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.5
Based on 3191 reviews
49
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Silent H
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Hidden GemToronto$

Silent H

Silent H is a hidden gem restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keypersonal

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4.5
Based on 1365 reviews
50
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Nodo Junction
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NeighborhoodThe Junction$

Nodo Junction

Nodo Junction is a neighborhood restaurant in The Junction in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.5
Based on 1315 reviews
51
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Wazema Ethiopian Restaurant
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EthiopianToronto$$

Wazema Ethiopian Restaurant

Wazema Ethiopian Restaurant is a ethiopian restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 613 reviews
52
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for General Public Restaurant
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NeighborhoodThe Junction$

General Public Restaurant

General Public Restaurant is a neighborhood restaurant in The Junction in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.5
Based on 385 reviews
53
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Eden Trattoria
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GlobalWestonvalue

Eden Trattoria

Eden Trattoria is a global restaurant in Weston in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Local gemsdinnerhidden gem

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4.4
Based on 2708 reviews
54
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ethiopian House
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EthiopianToronto$$

Ethiopian House

Ethiopian House is a ethiopian restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 1282 reviews
55
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant
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EthiopianToronto$$

Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant

Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant is a ethiopian restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 1267 reviews
56
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for El Trompo
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GlobalKensington Market$

El Trompo

El Trompo is a global restaurant in Kensington Market in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

cheap eatshidden gemlow key

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4.3
Based on 2183 reviews
57
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Momo Ghar
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NepaleseTorontovalue

Momo Ghar

Momo Ghar is a nepalese restaurant in Toronto in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Dumplingsdinnercozy

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4.3
Based on 1508 reviews
58
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Factory Girl
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GlobalDanforthvalue

Factory Girl

Factory Girl is a global restaurant in Danforth in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.3
Based on 1022 reviews
59
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Día Restaurant and Lounge
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GlobalBloorcourtvalue

Día Restaurant and Lounge

Día Restaurant and Lounge is a global restaurant in Bloorcourt in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.3
Based on 379 reviews
60
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Amsterdam Barrel House
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GlobalEast York$

Amsterdam Barrel House

Amsterdam Barrel House is a global restaurant in East York in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

hidden gemlow keydinner

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4.2
Based on 722 reviews
61
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Living Room
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GlobalBloorcourtvalue

Living Room

Living Room is a global restaurant in Bloorcourt in Toronto that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Hidden gemsdinnerlow key

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4.2
Based on 53 reviews

Common questions about hidden gem in Toronto

What are the best restaurants for hidden gem in Toronto?

The top restaurants for hidden gem in Toronto include Momo Mojo, Ak Hakka & Momo Kingdom With Timur Thakali, Momo Kensington market. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best hidden gem restaurant in Toronto?

Momo Mojo is among the top-rated options for hidden gem in Toronto, with a 5.0 Google rating and 250 reviews.

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