Terra’s slogan of “Fine dining north of the core” tells you both what it is and where it is. Located in Thornhill, having opened in 1995, Terra has received accolades and awards from the Toronto Restaurant Guide, Wine Spectator and the Best Ontario Wine List. Head chef Stephen Parrin was formally schooled at George Brown

Billed as offering premium comfort food in a sophisticated and warm setting, the Octagon has been serving Thornhill locals as well as visitors since 1974. The Octagon has all of the traditional steak house features, such as caesar salad, which is prepared at your table, and seafood for when you might not be in the

One of Vancouver’s best kept secrets has touched down in Toronto! The Parlour has taken over an abandoned piano factory in downtown, which elevates the cool factor of its atmosphere, decor, and menu. Chefs Sean Holland and Joey Agostino emphasize local ingredients and are committed to sustainable food sourcing, which supports farmers within the community.

At Harbord’s jewel of a sushi restaurant, Yasuhisa Ouchi serenades his patrons bite by bite. Chef can be found behind the bar night after night, carefully preparing each piece of the omakase meal. Here, $110 gets you about 20 courses, starting with apps, like the delicacy shirako, before progressing to sashimi and sushi. Each course

Originally opened in 1981 as Phoebe’s, Zee Grill is one of Toronto’s oldest seafood and oyster bars. With a name meaning “Sea Grill” in Dutch, Zee Grill offers an extensive menu of handpicked seafood favourites including lobster, calamari and salmon. The rotating selection of oysters at the bar are perfectly paired with a bottle of

For a neighbourhood known as Little Italy, the popular College St. strip is home to surprisingly few Italian restaurants. Zitto Zitto Taverna is helping bring the corner of College and Clinton back to its roots with its classic Italian menu and nostalgic ambiance. The restaurant comes from the same owners as Sotto Voce Wine &