Bib Gourmand restaurants in Toronto and beyond
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To date, 31 Toronto restaurants have been awarded the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, which recognizes their exceptional and reasonably priced menus.
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award
The Bib Gourmand rating system began as part of the MICHELIN Guide, created in 1900 by brothers and car tire manufacturers Edouard and Andre Michelin. In 1955, MICHELIN Inspectors started marking restaurants with an “R” in the guide to recognize the ones they noted served high-quality food at affordable prices. This later became known as the Bib Gourmand Award.
The MICHELIN Guide describes Bib Gourmand restaurants as offering “a simpler style of cooking, which is recognizable, easy-to-eat and offers something you feel you could attempt to replicate at home.” The criteria for Bib Gourmand restaurants are tailored to the cost of living in each country and region, making it a valuable resource for diners seeking exceptional dining experiences at affordable prices.
Bib Gourmand Toronto restaurants
Here are the award-winning Toronto restaurants on the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand list.
The Ace
Step back in time at this vintage 1950’s inspired diner in the heart of Roncesvalles Village. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Rafael Badell and Maggie Stackpole, The Ace serves classic brunch food such as eggs, French toast, omelettes and eggs Benedict.
The locally sourced dinner menu changes every week.
Location: 231A Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto
Alma
Savour mouth-watering Chinese fusion dishes and appetizers at Alma, led by Chef Anna Chen.
This minimalist, cozy restaurant in Bloordale Village offers a comforting, home-like feel. Ask for suggestions from the extensive wine selection to pair with your food.
Location: 1194 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Antylia
Latin American flavours make a bold statement in dishes served at the popular Bloor-West restaurant owned by husband-and-wife Chefs Aldo Camarena and Ashley McKay. The restaurant sources ingredients locally. They nixtamalize heirloom corn masa and grind it in-house on a volcanic stone mill imported from Puebla, Mexico.
Location: 1059 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Bar Raval
Elegantly carved mahogany wood frames the cavernous interior of Bar Raval, an authentic pintxos bar serving small plates of vibrant Spanish cuisine. Order a drink at the counter, then gather with friends around the barrel tabletops illuminated by hanging red and yellow lights.
The menu draws on Barcelona's cuisine and features small, shareable plates. A full list of cocktails, beer and wine is also offered.
Inside, it's standing room only, with a few bar seats (seating is available on the patio), and the restaurant does not take reservations.
Location: 505 College Street, Toronto
BB’s
Bask in the relaxed vibe and pastel decor at Parkdale’s BB’s Diner. Choose an intimate table for two, slide up on a stool at the omakase-style bar or sit on the heated patio, weather permitting.
This diner creates perfectly balanced sweet and tart Filipino-inspired dishes. Vegan and vegetarian meal options are available. Check BB’s on Instagram for current weekly specials.
Brunch is available on a walk-in basis only. Book dinner reservations at BB’s.
Location: 5 Brock Avenue, Toronto
Campechano
If you like tacos, you’ll love Campechano. This small, cozy restaurant, located at the corner of Adelaide Street West and Portland Street, boasts rustic charm that entices guests to return. Take a seat inside the dining room, surrounded by retro-painted walls or on the outdoor patio, decorated with string lights and hanging plants.
The wide variety of tacos are cooked with in-house tortillas and include grilled sirloin steak, chorizo, chipotle chicken, haddock, cauliflower, mushrooms and more. The meat is ethically sourced, and the heirloom corn is imported directly from smallholder farms in Mexico. Pair your meal with popular cocktails such as margaritas and sangrias
Location: 504 Adelaide Street West, Toronto
Cherry Street Bar-B-Que
A popular counter-service style barbecue house, Cherry Street Bar-B-Que is located inside a historic former bank in the Port Lands district.
Authentic smoked meat is prepared on the patio over live oak fires, a cooking technique introduced by Pitmaster Lawrence La Pianta, who gained experience in the Kansas City Barbeque Society’s competitive cooking circuit. Order a portion of barbecued meats, such as beef brisket, pulled pork, turkey breast, smoked chicken wings and baby back ribs or opt for a large sampler platter to share.
Location: 275 Cherry Street, Toronto
Chica’s Chicken
Be sure to order some drinks before trying Chica’s Chicken’s famous Nashville-style spicy fried chicken. Run by husband-and-wife team Matt and Carolyn, this restaurant’s unique combination of dry-brined chicken and in-house spice blend has created irresistible hot chicken that some consider the best fried chicken in Toronto.
Most people can handle the mild and medium heat on Chica’s Chicken menu, while spice lovers can go for the higher tiers, spiced up with ghost peppers and Carolina Reapers. The chicken is locally sourced from grain-fed, free-range Ontario farms and is 100% halal.
Location: 2853 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Conejo Negro
Proudly honouring a blend of Caribbean, Creole, and Latin cultures, Conejo Negro boasts a thoughtfully crafted menu that captures the rich essence of all three.
Vibrant small plate options include Brazilian cheese puffs, pork belly tacos and firecracker shrimp, while the larger dishes like jerk chicken, blackened fish and Caribbean-style braised beef don’t skimp on the bold flavours either. The cocktail menu features original flavours like Mezcalitas Maracuja and Rum Punch.
Visit Conejo Negro on Instagram for more information and menu updates.
Book a table at Conejo Negro and discover why it’s known as one of Toronto’s better date night restaurants.
Location: 838 College Street, Toronto
The Cottage Cheese
Walking into the sunny, wood cabin-inspired interior of this Kensington Market restaurant feels like an open invitation to slow down and linger over something delicious.
The seasonal menu emphasizes the flavours and traditions of Indian food, creating standout dishes like charcoal chicken tikka, pistachio lamb chop, fish alleppey and vegetable biryani. It’s also known for its creative dessert twists like gulab jamun churros (fried milk churros soaked with rose syrup and cardamom).
Enjoy cocktails like Mango Magic and Amaretto Sours with your meal. Alternatively, the restaurant offers great “zerohol” options, such as the Coconut Mojito and Tangerine Beauty, featuring agave and lime.
Reserve a table at The Cottage Cheese.
Location: 64 Oxford Street, Toronto
Enoteca Sociale
Enjoy simple and delicious Italian small plates at Enoteca Sociale. Led by Chef Kyle Rindinella, this family-friendly restaurant draws inspiration from Roman culinary practices and serves traditional dishes such as spaghetti cacio e pepe, gnocchi pomodoro and bucatini all’Amatriciana.
Treat yourself to a chocolate terrine or sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The bar offers Italian-focused wines that are difficult to find elsewhere in Ontario.
Make reservations at Enoteca Sociale. For a more intimate dining experience, book the restaurant’s private wine cellar for up to 14 guests.
Location: 1288 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Favorites Thai
Located west of Trinity Bellwoods Park on Ossington Avenue, Favorites Thai BBQ can be difficult to find—hidden behind a small coffee shop.
Once you find this restaurant, you’re in for a treat with any of the delicious items on the menu: fried chicken wings, calamari and coconut rice salad, cha siu short rib and much more. The narrow dining room, natural lighting and minimalist decor give the place a cozy, intimate feel.
Reserve a table at Favorites Thai.
Location: 141 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
Golden Horseshoe Barbecue
Experience authentic Texas-style barbecue at Golden Horseshoe Barbecue, where meat is cooked low and slow on an offset wood-burning smoker to delivery rich smoky flavour.
Location: 657 Dupont Street, Toronto
Grey Gardens
Soak in the lively atmosphere at one of Toronto’s favourite seafood restaurants in the heart of Kensington Market.
Owned by restaurateur Jen Agg, this restaurant has a spacious dining room and a charming outdoor patio. It boasts an extensive wine list and the menu features outstanding seafood dishes, including scallops with serrano pepper, oysters and shrimp cocktail and smoked fish with dip.
Make reservations at Grey Gardens.
Location: 199 Augusta Avenue, Toronto
Indian Street Food Company
Tucked among the packed row of shops lining Bayview Avenue, the Indian Street Food Company is a neighbourhood hotspot—and for good reason. A tribute to old Indian coffee shops, this restaurant offers a comfortable, homey atmosphere with its reclaimed wood walls, collection of photographs and soft lighting.
Explore the varied menu of imaginative dishes inspired by India’s street vendors, with small plates featuring exciting variations of thali, tandoori, curry and cooked vegetables.
Follow Indian Street Food Company on Instagram and make reservations online.
Location: 1701 Bayview Avenue, East York
The Lunch Lady
Experience the legendary cooking of Chef Nguyen Thi Thanh, who elevates authentic Vietnamese street food into culinary excellence. These are the flavours that left the late Anthony Bourdain craving more.
Location: 93 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
Mhel
Soft lighting, dark green walls and wooden furniture help Mhel establish a natural, cozy atmosphere that’s perfect for an intimate meal. Run by partners Young Hoon Ji and Seung-Min Yi, this restaurant features a rotating menu that combines Korean cuisine with Japanese influences.
Location: 276 Havelock Street, Toronto
Puerto Bravo
Puerto Bravo began as a small home business that took orders through Facebook. Its popularity encouraged head Chefs Luis Bautista and Viridiana Cano to open a permanent restaurant in busy Little India—you’ll spot it from the sparkling blue crab on the front window.
It specializes in regional cooking from Tampico in the Gulf of Mexico, featuring dishes like wera tostadas, carne asada tacos, freshly cooked Argentinian shrimp and carlota (Marie biscuits layered with lime, condensed milk and cream cheese). Salsa is made in-house and a variety of cocktail options range from papaya lime to cucumber mint.
Location: 1425 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
R&D
Vibrant graffiti-covered walls and hanging pendant lights set the rebellious, daring vibe of R&D. Owned by Chefs Alvin Leung and Eric Chong, this restaurant is in downtown Toronto’s Chinatown.
Branding itself as a modern Canadian-Asian restaurant, it draws inspiration from French, Chinese, Korean and other international cuisines to produce a unique fusion of unconventional flavours. The diverse and creative menu includes spinach dip spring rolls, pork and crab siu mai, kalbi beef bao, lamb spiducci, R&D fried rice (featuring mushroom XO and porcini butter) and more.
R&D is open for reservations from Wednesday to Sunday.
Location: 241 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Rasa
Rasa is a relaxed, sharing-style gastropub with a vibrant menu that MICHELIN describes as offering “hearty, unfussy flavours in abundance.”
From the chickpea fritters to the spicy ceviche to the port steak—flavours and portion sizes are big, so bring friends and stay a while. Try an original cocktail, including an Apricot Gin Smash or Mango-rita. A full mocktail menu is also available.
Location: 196 Robert Street, Toronto
Ricky + Olivia
Owned by the spirited chef duo Ricky Casipe and Olivia Simpson, Ricky + Olivia’s bright blue chairs, beaded curtains and colourful tiled decor reflect the playful energy that carries through every part of their dining experience.
The food and drinks draw on ’90s childhood favourites, and past dishes have included “Kraft Lunchables” made with beef pepperettes and house-made cheddar, Big Mac-inspired steak tartare and peanut butter and jelly chicken liver mousse. The menu also features fun signature cocktails, Ontario wines and old-school slushies.
Make reservations at Ricky + Olivia.
Location: 996 Queen Street East, Toronto
SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
Located inside Scarborough’s Milliken Crossing outdoor shopping mall, SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli brings a passion for high-quality deli meat to the Greater Toronto Area.
Owner Sumith Fernando worked in Montreal’s famous Schwartz’s Deli before creating his signature spice blend recipe. Fluorescent lighting and red-and-white checkered decor give the impression of a classic deli.
The enticing combination of peppery brisket, soft rye bread, yellow mustard and delicious Montreal smoked meat have made SumiLicious a popular staple in the community.
Location: 5631 Steeles Avenue East #5, Scarborough
Sunnys Chinese
With pale green booths and black-and-white checkered floors, Sunnys Chinese may be reminiscent of a classic American diner. However, its Chinese cuisine draws on regional dishes from Sichuan, Shanxi, Guangdong and Hong Kong.
Experience homestyle food directly from the wok and charcoal grill, like mapo tofu, silver needle noodles and charcoal pork belly. Order a glass of Baijiu (Chinese liquor) to go with your meal. And be sure to leave room for dessert—soft serve or Hong Kong-style French toast.
There’s a reason people consider it some of the best Chinese food in Toronto.
Location: 60 Kensington Avenue, Units 6–14, Toronto
Tiflisi
Located in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood, Tiflisi celebrates the culinary diversity and heartfelt hospitality of the country of Georgia.
This family-owned restaurant serves authentic Georgian cuisine, ranging from tasty appetizers like assorted pkhali (vegetables in walnut sauce) to tabaka (tender pan-fried chicken).
To reserve a table, call 416-686-7389.
Location: 1970 Queen Street East, Toronto
White Lily Diner
Large windows filter in the light, illuminating the wooden accents and natural decor of White Lily Diner.
This cozy, old-school restaurant specializes in comfort foods made with quality local ingredients. The menu changes weekly, so you can try new meals every time you visit.
White Lily Diner smokes its own bacon, bakes biscuits and doughnuts daily, bottles homemade hot sauce and grows vegetables. Plus, the wine and beer list exclusively features local businesses, so you’ll support local Ontario producers with every great drink you enjoy.
Location: 678 Queen Street East, Toronto
Bib Gourmand Restaurants outside Toronto
Since its introduction in Ontario, the MICHELIN Guide has expanded to include Bib Gourmand restaurants beyond the Greater Toronto Area, in Oakville, Dundas, Mississauga and the Niagara Area.
7 Enoteca
This trendy restaurant in Oakville’s fine-dining scene serves authentic Italian cuisine made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Feast on agnolotti with Ontario corn, grilled octopus, thin-crust Genovese pizza and other delicious dishes, plus panna cotta or tiramisu for dessert. Complement your meal with selections from the restaurant’s extensive Italian wine list.
Location: 216 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville
Barrel Heart Brewing
Located inside the historic Dundas post office, Barrel Heart Brewing is known for its barrel-aged sours and Belgian, saison-style beer. This rustic beer house pairs its inventive beers with elevated comfort food like potato salad, butter chicken, Cornish hen and banana pudding.
On Fridays, select the four-course tasting menu (for two people only), which includes dishes such as smoked Ontario pickerel and dry-aged pork chop.
Reserve your table at Barrel Heart.
Location: 104 King Street West, Unit 1, Dundas
Guru Lukshmi
Guru Lukshmi is a South Indian restaurant that serves vegetarian dishes with authentic South Indian flavours.
This family-run business has created a menu inspired by Indian cuisine, with secret recipes passed through generations. Dishes hit the perfect blend of flavour, fragrance, taste and visual appeal. In addition to popular Southern India dishes like idli, uthapam and sambar, the dosas are out of this world.
Follow Guru Lukshmi on Instagram. Walk-in guests are accommodated when possible; reserving a table in advance is highly recommended.
Location: 7070 Saint Barbara Boulevard, Mississauga
Les Incompetents
Created by the team behind Fat Rabbit restaurant and butcher, Les Incompetents pairs a 90s-inspired atmosphere with a cheeky French twist. Inspired by a reference in Home Alone, the restaurant describes its menu as French-ish, with imaginative interpretations of French cuisine.
Location: 386 St Paul Street, St. Catharines
RPM Bakehouse
RPM Bakehouse is the restaurant bakery of Pearl Morissette Winery and MICHELIN-starred Restaurant Pearl Morissette. RPM Bakehouse celebrates Ontario-grown grains and local ingredients through season breads and baked goods. Familiar flavours such as chocolate and cinnamon are reimagined with produce from the restaurant’s garden. Visit for all-day breakfast, fresh baking and coffee from local roasters or call ahead to place your order.
Location: 3839 Main Street, Jordan
Sundays Restaurant
Owned by Ben Denham and Ashley Lloyd (of White Lily Diner), this farm-to-table bistro uses the seasonal produce grown on its own farm to craft creative dishes. Its rotating menu has previously featured bison tartare, duck liver and pork rib chop.
On the beverage side, Sundays offers a curated wine list, cocktails made with farm-fresh elements and select beer from local brewers like Second Wedge.
Make reservations for Sundays.
Location: 58 Brock Street West, Uxbridge
Restaurants recognized by the MICHELIN Guide are likely to experience a significant increase in customers and reputation. You may need to check back regularly for reservation or table availability.
These Bib Gourmand restaurants are a delicious part of Ontario’s diverse array of internationally inspired and locally sourced dining experiences.
Last updated: October 1, 2026