Your complete Kensington Market food guide Toronto. Discover 8 exceptional restaurants from Middle Eastern plates to Michelin-starred tasting menus.
Weekday afternoons offer the most relaxed experience, with shorter waits and easier reservations at neighbouring restaurants. Weekends bring larger crowds but also more energy. For tasting-menu venues like Alo and Edulis, book several weeks ahead regardless of day.
While these venues cluster around downtown Toronto and Kensington Market, some — like Canoe Restaurant & Bar atop the TD Tower — require a short transit ride or walk. Plan 10-15 minutes between most stops if you're building a progressive meal.
Most of these kitchens accommodate dietary needs with advance notice. Tasting-menu venues like Alo and Edulis are particularly adept at adapting courses. Always communicate restrictions when booking to ensure the kitchen can plan accordingly.
Expect appetizers and mains at Byblos and Pai to range $18-$38, while tasting menus at Alo and Edulis typically start around $150-$200 per person before wine. Omakase at MSSM falls somewhere in between. Nobu and Canoe sit in the mid-to-high range for à la carte ordering.