Toronto's Fifty Best Restaurants       welcome

CENTRO GRILL & WINE BAR     American
Always in the avant-garde, Centro continues as a central jewel among restaurants, close to the hearts of their Torontonian and international patrons. It's the busiest deluxe restaurant in Toronto, attracting the celebs, the chic, and the powerful to a setting akin to a modern Venetian palace, with 18-foot ceiling, pillars and mezzanine, resplendent with brilliant colours and refracted light. People return for the innovative cooking and inventive combinations of forceful flavours and finesse, the best the city has to offer. And they return for the best wine list in North America, with over 800 expertly chosen selections.
2472 Yonge Street     (416) 483-2211

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EDO         Japanese
EDO, the old name for Tokyo during the days of the Shogun. Besides the stunning sushi, there are many innovative and exquisite dishes. Their classic sauces of teriyaki, saikyo and sesame are matchless, as is the tempura. The reasonably priced list includes some rarely seen wines and sakes.
484 Eglinton Avenue West     (416) 322-6011

EDO-ko       Japanese
Traditional sushi and full menu served in a casual atmosphere. Great for dropping in for a quick bite from noon through late night. The sushi bar has become a favourite for women and men to stop by when alone, for a quiet "read", or to converse with the congenial chefs. There are specialties not found elsewhere such as the EDO-ko oysters, Kaki Age (a variation of tempura) and lobster tempura. Ask for the famous "Dynamite Roll", Karashi Sumiso, Nasu Dengaku (eggplant). The wine and sake list allows for small tastings to match each course.
  431 Spadina Road    (416) 482-8973

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LA BODEGA           French
Two Victorian houses is the perfect airy, romantic setting. Glowing with its high ceiling, Victorian woodwork, bright windows, cozy fireplace and tree-lined summer patio. Intimate and elegant--- so French in decor and with its famous regional dishes--- with the inimitable casual elegance and ambience that can evoke Paris in a plate of cassoulet. The classically hearty dishes, matched by a great wine list with a Bordeaux emphasis, are there, but driven by a light health conscious cooking style that stresses fresh-market cuisine.
30 Baldwin Street   (416) 977-1287

LAKES        North American
Lakes is a place where you take a seat, its warm, comfortable surroundings ease all tensions and prepare you for the gastronomic delights to follow. All the senses are stimulated--- gentle music from a bygone era, savory aromas from the open kitchen, "comfort" food to satisfy any taste, expert presentation and the soft feel of a plush, upholstered banquette. The menu features some of Toronto's tastiest treats--- from warm goats cheese appetizer to the chef's daily fresh fish or meat specials. Their homemade desserts are legendary. An intimate and friendly bar overlooks Yonge Street. The extensive, yet reasonably priced wine list, offers many choices by the glass.
1112 Yonge Street     (416) 966-0185

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