Toronto's Fifty Best Restaurants

Midtown

AXCESS
-Continental
Fusion-
Uptown, upscale dining destination has captured the hearts and palates of regulars, and garnered praise from the toughest critics. The vibrant menu features silken soups, tantalizing appetizers and elegant main courses. A delectable selection of homemade breads and divine desserts. Extensive wine list emphasizing the wines of California.
3185 Yonge Street
(416) 482-8485

CENTRO GRILL
& WINE BAR
-N. American-
A central jewel among restaurants, close to the hearts of their Torontonian and international patrons. It attracts the celebs, the chic, and the powerful to a setting akin to a modern Venetian palace. Innovative cooking and inventive combinations of forceful flavours and finesse. The best wine list in North America, with over 800 expertly chosen selections.
2472 Yonge Street
(416) 483-2211

EDO
-Japanese-
EDO, the old name for Tokyo during the days of the Shogun. Stunning sushi and many innovative and exquisite dishes. Their classic sauces of teriyaki, saikyo and sesame are matchless, as is the tempura. 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. Either alone, for a quiet "read", or to converse with the congenial chefs. Discover specialties not found elsewhere-- the EDO-ko oysters, Kaki Age
(a variation of tempura) and lobster tempura. Ask for the famous "Dynamite Roll", Karashi Sumiso, Nasu Dengaku (eggplant). Wine and sake list allows for small tastings to match each course.
431 Spadina Road
(416) 482-8973

LA BODEGA
-French-
The perfect airy, romantic setting. Glowing with its high ceiling, bright windows, cosy fireplace and tree-lined summer patio. Intimate, casual elegance and ambience that can evoke Paris in a plate of cassoulet. There are classically hearty dishes, matched by a great wine list with a Bordeaux emphasis. Light health-conscious cooking style that stresses fresh-market cuisine.
30 Baldwin Street
(416) 977-1287

LAKES
-N. American-
Warm, comfortable surroundings ease all tensions, where all the senses are stimulated-- gentle music, savory aromas from the open kitchen, "comfort" food, and expert presentation. The menu features tasty treats-- from warm goats cheese appetizer to the chef's daily fresh fish or meat specials. Their homemade desserts are legendary. Intimate and friendly bar overlooks Yonge Street. Extensive, reasonably priced wine list, offers many choices by the glass.
1112 Yonge Street
(416) 966-0185

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