Canoe
Canoe, found on Wellington Street, is an upscale restaurant featuring continental fare. Thanks to creative pairings, such as lobster in a creme fraiche, with fresh gnocchi, Canoe has carved a name for itself as a culinary innovator in the Greater Toronto area. With main courses only setting you back about $45 as of 2009, you can afford to top your meal off with one of the in-house pastry chef's handcrafted desserts.
Canoe
66 Wellington St. W.
Toronto Dominion Tower, Downtown West
Toronto, Ontario
(416) 364-0054
oliverbonacini.com
Colborne Lane
Colborne Lane, conveniently located on Colborne, is an affordable restaurant with high class dining. Always using the freshest of ingredients--often purchased from local markets--the chefs at Colborne Lane put their main focus on innovating seafood, salads and other main dishes by focusing on sheer quality. Colborne has a hipper vibe than most top restaurants, so here you can finish your meal off with ice cream served straight from a liquid nitrogen bath. A meal will only run you $9 to $36 a plate as of 2009.
Colborne Lane
45 Colborne St.
Toronto, Ontario
(416) 368-9009
colbornelane.com
Nota Bene
If thick, juicy cuts of fine steak or rack of lamb is more your style, then try Nota Bene, found right on Queen Street. The diners that visit this modern and exciting restaurant can expect a few signature dishes. The signature appetizer, the charcuterie plate, is a selection of bacon cooked and served in a variety of ways. If that wasn't enough to ramp up a carnivores appetite, you can also enjoy suckling pig as a main dish. However, beef and lamb dishes are available to suit anyone's taste for a price tag of around $89 per plate as of 2009.
Nota Bene
180 Queen St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
(416) 977-6400
notabenerestaurant.com
Rosticceria Dolce e Salato
For those who are looking for a tasty restaurant that has quality food with prices that are lighter on the wallet, look for Dolce e Salato on Weston Road. Here you'll find authentic Italian food that is cooked and kept in foil for lucky diners to slide onto their plastic trays. While it might sound low class, beware of lumping the restaurant in as "fast food" place. Instead, it's a local joint that keeps diners coming back with fresh and authentic meals that run from $5 to $12 as of 2009, making it a fan favorite in the city.
Rosticceria Dolce e Salato
8611 Weston Road
Weston, Ontario
(905) 856-0431
Niagara Street Cafe
The Niagara Street Cafe found on Niagara Street, offers bistro dining all day for weary Torontonians. The Cafe welcomes diners with a warm atmosphere and an extensive menu. Regulars choose from high class choices like the duck confit at night, while indulging in brioche french toast in the morning. On Sunday mornings, the tradition of a Sunday brunch is continued. Offerings such as shoestring potatoes and an $11 grilled cheese (that is worth every penny) are added to the brunch menu. A rare gem with a hometown feel, Niagara Street Cafe should not be missed.
Niagara Street Cafe
169 Niagara St.
Toronto, Ontario
(416) 703-4222
niagarastreetcafe.com
