Happy Monday, Toronto! We hope you’ve been having a great start to December so far. With the holiday time well around the corner, what better opportunity to explore the city’s delicious food scene with loved ones? If it’s different cuisines you seek, you can check out our full list of the top six restaurants of the week!
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Here are the top six restaurants of the week:
Fearless Meat
When it comes to juicy burgers and sandwiches with a wide range of options, Fearless Meat doesn’t disappoint. The meat lovers can enjoy menu items like Beach Burger, Fearless Fried Mother Clucker and Chili Cheese Dog and there’s the Beyond Meat Vegan Burger as a vegetarian option. They’re open daily from 11am – 8pm.
Must haves: Montreal Smoked Meat, Poutine
Lazy Daisy’s Cafe
Another one of our restaurants of the week is this cozy breakfast and brunch spot, which offers an extensive menu filled with pancakes, club sandwiches and breakfast burritos. You can also find a selection of juices and beverages. Lazy Daisy’s Cafe is open daily from 8:30am – 2:30pm.
Must haves: Biscuit breakfast sandwiches
Pomegranate
Step into the world of Persian cuisine at Pomegranate. They offer various traditional and classic Persian dishes, like qeimeh (Iranian stew), qormeh sabzi (braised meat), baqali polo (rice dish) and lots more. End the meal on a sweet note with baklava or Persian ice-cream. They’re open Thursday to Sunday from 5pm – 9pm and reservation details can be found here.
Must haves: Lamb Shank, Chicken Fesenjaan
Nusa Dua
Explore the flavours of Indonesia at this family-owned joint. The menu includes a selection of appetizers (fried corn cake, chicken wings), main courses (chicken satay, nasi goreng, mie goreng), desserts and drinks. They’re open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am and reservations can be made here.
Must haves: Mie Goreng, Beef Rendang
The Carbon Bar
If you’re craving Texas-style barbecue and steaks, then The Carbon Bar is the place to check out. Along with snacks and starters, the main attraction is of course the BBQ dishes. This comes in the form of pork ribs, beef brisket, steak frites and more. They’re open Tuesday to Sunday from 4pm and reservations can be made here.
Must haves: Pit Master Platter, Korean Fried Cauliflower
Istanbul Shawarma
As the name suggests, shawarma is the speciality of this restaurant. Their wraps and plates come with different options, including chicken, beef kofta, gyro, chickpea and eggplant. They also serve Turkish pide, like ground beef, veggie mix and shawarma. Istanbul Shawarma is open daily from 11am.
Must haves: Chicken Shawarma