MICHELIN Guide Toronto 2025: The Complete List of Winners

Julie Anne
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The results are in. The 2025 MICHELIN Guide for Toronto was announced on September 18, bringing some big news for the city’s dining scene. One restaurant was promoted to the Two-Star category, and a newcomer was welcomed with its very first star. If you are looking for a top-tier dining experience for your next special occasion, here is the complete guide to every restaurant on the prestigious Toronto Michelin Stars 2025 list.

Heads up, foodies: Reservations at MICHELIN-starred restaurants can be hard to get, especially after a new announcement. It’s always best to check their websites directly for booking windows and the most current menu information.

All the MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants in Toronto for 2025

The New Two-Star Restaurant

Restaurant Pearl Morissette

Restaurant Pearl Morissette (RPM) has been promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars, a major honor recognizing its high level of consistency and artistry. Located in the Niagara region, it is a full destination experience on a 42-acre property with a winery, farm, and bakery. The team focuses on Canadian ingredients and the seasons, resulting in a spontaneous, multi-course tasting menu.

The New One-Star Restaurant

aKin

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Photo via aKin (@akin.toronto) • Instagram

Chef Eric Chong’s new restaurant, aKin, has earned a One Star rating right after opening. The restaurant is a tribute to Chef Chong’s Chinese heritage, reimagined through a modern, pan-Asian lens. The tasting menu creatively explores ingredients like abalone and tofu in a stylish dining room.

  • Price: $$$$
  • Cuisine: Modern Chinese
  • Location: 51 Colborne St, Toronto
  • Contact: https://www.akintoronto.com | info@akintoronto.com | (416) 363 – 0151
  • Pro Tip: For a great view of the kitchen’s work, try to book one of the four seats at the chef’s counter.

Toronto’s Full List of One-Star Restaurants (2025)

Aburi Hana

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Photo via ABURI Hana (@hanayorkville) • Instagram

This Yorkville spot specializes in a modern Kyō-Kaiseki menu, a formal multi-course Japanese dinner. The experience is theatrical, with high-quality ingredients presented in a minimalist dining room.

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Alo

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Photo via Alo Restaurant & Cocktail Bar (@alorestaurant) • Instagram

A contemporary French restaurant that has long been considered one of Canada’s best. Located atop a Victorian building, Alo offers a meticulously crafted tasting menu with famously attentive service.

DaNico

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Photo via DaNico (@danico.to) • Instagram

Housed in a grand, historic bank building in Little Italy, DaNico offers contemporary Italian food. The menu is an elevated take on Italian classics with a focus on high-end ingredients.

Don Alfonso 1890

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Photo via Don Alfonso 1890 (@donalfonsoto) • Instagram

Perched atop the Westin Harbour Castle, this restaurant offers wide-ranging views of the Toronto skyline. Don Alfonso 1890 serves a tasting menu of contemporary Italian food.

Edulis

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This cozy restaurant near King West focuses on Mediterranean-inspired food with an emphasis on wild mushrooms and seafood. The multi-course tasting menu changes constantly.

Enigma Yorkville

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Photo via ENIGMA (@enigmayorkville) • Instagram

This restaurant offers an intimate chef’s tasting menu in a sleek, modern Yorkville setting. The food is contemporary with a focus on European techniques and Canadian ingredients.

Hexagon

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Photo via Hexagon Restaurant (@hexagonrestaurant) • Instagram

Located in Oakville, Hexagon is a modern French restaurant with a contemporary design. The menu showcases classic French techniques applied to high-quality ingredients.

Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto

Photo via Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto (@kaisekiyuzenhashimoto) • Instagram

This is a highly traditional and formal Japanese dining experience in North York dedicated to the art of kaiseki, a meticulous, artistic, and seasonal multi-course meal.

Kappo Sato

This intimate restaurant offers a “kappo”-style experience, where the chef prepares a multi-course tasting menu right in front of you, with a focus on seasonal ingredients.

Osteria Giulia

Photo via O S T E R I A G I U L I A (@osteriagiulia) • Instagram

A refined Italian restaurant in Yorkville, Osteria Giulia specializes in seafood and handmade pasta in a minimalist and chic setting.

Quetzal

Photo via Quetzal (@quetzaltoronto) • Instagram

This is not a typical taco joint. Quetzal is a high-end Mexican restaurant that cooks almost everything over a massive 26-foot-long wood-burning grill.

Restaurant 20 Victoria

Photo via Restaurant 20 Victoria (@twentyvictoria) • Instagram

A small and intimate restaurant focused on a tasting menu that highlights pristine seafood and seasonal ingredients. The cooking is precise and lets the quality of the ingredients speak for itself.

  • Price: $$$$
  • Cuisine: Contemporary, Seafood
  • Location: 20 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5C 2N8
  • Contact: @twentyvictoria | (416) 804-6066

Shoushin

Photo via Shoushin (@shoushinca) • Instagram

A high-end sushi restaurant dedicated to the Edomae style, focusing on impeccably sourced, wild-caught seafood and perfectly seasoned rice in a serene setting.

Sushi Masaki Saito

Photo via Sushi Masaki Saito (@sushimasakisaito) • Instagram

Helmed by a two-MICHELIN-starred chef, this is one of the most exclusive sushi experiences in Canada. The omakase focuses on aged, wild-caught fish prepared with masterful skill.

The Pine

Photo via The Pine (@the_pine) • Instagram

Located in Creemore, The Pine offers a unique tasting menu that blends contemporary techniques with the chef’s Chinese heritage, all while using hyper-local ingredients.

Recognized for Sustainability: The Green Stars

Sundays

Photo via Sundays (@restaurant_sundays) • Instagram

The newest addition to the Green Star list. Located in Uxbridge, this restaurant harvests ingredients from its own nearby farm each morning to create a truly spontaneous and sustainable menu.

White Lily Diner

Photo via White Lily Diner (@whitelilydiner) • Instagram

This east-end diner has a serious commitment to sustainability, growing much of its own produce in a backyard garden and sourcing everything else from local Ontario farms.

Planning a Special Holiday Meal?

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of these top restaurants will offer special holiday menus. If you are looking for more great options for a festive meal, we have you covered.

Check out our full guide to 15+ Best Thanksgiving Dinners in Toronto (For Dine-In & Takeout).

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Julie Anne Loquinario

Hey, it’s Julie! Powered by coffee and cuddles from my five feline overlords, I’m always hunting down the best cafés and restos in Toronto and the GTA. When I’m not indulging in my latest food obsession, you’ll find me binge-watching shows or dreaming up my next adventure.

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