The World-Famous MICHELIN Guide Heads to Toronto
Canadian diners are about to be star-struck.
Frilu. Photo by Bennett Lo.
The world-famous MICHELIN® Guide has revealed its inaugural Canadian edition, awarding all-important stars and honours to 74 restaurants across Toronto.
One restaurant, chef Masaki Saito’s Sushi Masaki Saito, was awarded two stars. Another 12 restaurants, including the ever-popular Alo and Osteria Giulia, received one star. And a further 17 restaurants were awarded the Bib Gourmand, a designation given to restaurants that provide high-quality, great-value food—where two courses and a glass of wine or dessert can be had for under $60.
Sushi Masaki Saito. Photo courtesy of Sushi Masaki Saito.
Sushi Masaki Saito. Photo courtesy of Sushi Masaki Saito.
Alobar Yorkville. Photo by Jonathan Adediji.
Alobar Yorkville. Photo by Jonathan Adediji.
Alobar Yorkville. Photo by Jonathan Adediji.
Osteria Giulia. Photo by Rick O’Brien.
Osteria Giulia. Photo by Rick O’Brien.
Aburi Hana. Photo by Leslie Seto.
Aburi Hana. Photo by Leslie Seto.
Now that Toronto’s dining scene has been critiqued, it’s time to look forward to the next Canadian city to be ranked—Vancouver. The West Coast city’s inaugural MICHELIN® Guide is set to come out later this fall. If there’s anything that can be gleaned from the Toronto rankings it’s that there is a glut of fantastic dining options in Canada and a good many of them are Japanese—so, Vancouver, get that sushi while you can.
