The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in Toronto This Year

Every year, Toronto's restaurant scene gets a little bigger, a little bolder, and a little more competitive. And 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in recent memory for new openings across the city.

Here are the spots that have the food community buzzing.

Hello Nori — Yorkville

The Vancouver-born handroll bar that's been expanding aggressively across Toronto is opening its third location in the city, this time in the heart of Yorkville. Hello Nori has built a cult following for its clean, minimalist approach to temaki — think pristine nori, warm rice, and impeccably fresh fish, served counter-style. The Yorkville outpost is expected to open in early 2026.

A BC Michelin Star Heads East

One of British Columbia's most acclaimed restaurants — a name synonymous with Michelin-level dining on the West Coast — is making its Toronto debut on Wellington Street West. Details are still under wraps, but insiders say the menu will showcase West Coast ingredients with a distinctly Toronto sensibility.

Mamakas — Summerhill

Mamakas, the beloved Greek restaurant that helped put Ossington on the culinary map, is expanding to Summerhill.

Badiali — Mirvish Village

If you've ever waited in line at Badiali's original location for one of its legendary slices, you already know why this expansion matters.

Brasserie Côte — Bloor and Brunswick

From the team behind Côte de Boeuf comes Brasserie Côte, a modern French brasserie near Bloor and Brunswick.

Union Chicken — Waterworks Food Hall

Union Chicken is bringing its signature buttermilk fried chicken to the Waterworks Food Hall in early 2026.

Whether you're chasing Michelin-level tasting menus or the perfect slice, 2026 has something for every appetite.