The MICHELIN Guide recently returned to Toronto for its 2024 edition! Launched in 2022, Toronto became the first Canadian city featured in the MICHELIN Guide, joining the ranks of global dining destinations like New York and Chicago. The 2024 guide broadens its scope beyond the city to celebrate the diverse talents of chefs and restaurants across the greater Toronto area and showcase more of Ontario’s culinary experiences.
About the MICHELIN Guide
Globally recognized as the gold standard for restaurant excellence, the MICHELIN Guide originally began in France in the early 20th century as a way to promote car travel and tire sales. It has since evolved into a trusted source for travellers to discover high-quality restaurant and hotel recommendations.
MICHELIN awards one, two, or three stars to restaurants offering outstanding cooking. One star means that a restaurant is “worth the stop,” two stars indicates that it is “worth the detour,” and three stars means that it is “worth the special journey.”
Wondering what MICHELIN looks for when they visit a restaurant? To fully assess the quality of a restaurant, MICHELIN’s anonymous inspectors evaluate restaurants on five key criteria:
- Product quality
- Mastery of cooking techniques
- Harmony of flavours
- Chef’s personality
- Consistency across the menu
This rigorous process ensures that the MICHELIN Guide remains the most respected authority in fine dining.
2024 MICHELIN Guide Toronto & Region Honourees
The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Toronto & Region expands its territory to award four new restaurants their first MICHELIN Star. This year’s selection features 100 total restaurants across 30 diverse cuisine types, with a second MICHELIN Green Star recognizing excellence in sustainability added to the list.
Two Star Distinction
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Sushi Masaki Saito has retained its two-star MICHELIN status, offering an extraordinary omakase experience that transports diners through Chef Saito’s mastery of Japanese culinary traditions. With fish flown in from Japan, unique dishes like shirako grilled over binchotan, and chutoro beneath a blizzard of white truffles, every detail creates an unforgettable dining adventure.
One Star Distinction
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Photo by Valentina Tretiak for DaNicoDaNico
Where: 440 College St, Toronto, ON (View Map)
DaNico is an Italian restaurant with a focus on traditional, handmade pastas and classic Italian flavours, served in a warm and inviting atmosphere in the heart of the city.
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Hexagon
Where: 210 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, ON (View Map)
Hexagon is a contemporary French-inspired restaurant that pairs refined technique with seasonal Canadian ingredients, offering an elevated dining experience in Oakville.
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Restaurant Pearl Morissette
Where: 3953 Jordan Rd, Jordan Station, ON (View Map)
Restaurant Pearl Morissette is a fine dining destination located in Jordan Station, renowned for its seasonal tasting menu that showcases the best of Ontario’s local and foraged ingredients. As the newest recipient of the MICHELIN Green Star, the restaurant is celebrated for its sustainable practices, including their on-site regenerative farm, which deeply connects it to the rich agricultural landscape of the Niagara Benchlands.
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The Pine
Where: 7535 County Rd 9, Creemore, ON (View Map)
The Pine in Collingwood offers farm-to-table dining. Their menu of modern Canadian dishes highlights locally-sourced ingredients, with an emphasis on sustainability.
Find all honourees awarded the one-star MICHELIN distinction here.
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award Winners
The MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award is a designation given to select restaurants that offer good quality food for a good value. These restaurants tend to be personal favourites among the inspectors when dining on their own time. This year, four new restaurants were included in the guide, showcasing a variety of cuisines including South Indian, Caribbean, Latin and Creole. The 2024 Bib Gourmand selections are:
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Berkeley North
Where: 31 King William St, Hamilton, ON (View Map)
Berkeley North brings modern Canadian cuisine to Hamilton, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and innovative dishes in a chic, urban setting.
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Conejo Negro
Where: 838 College St, Toronto, ON (View Map)
Conejo Negro is a contemporary Latin-inspired restaurant known for its creative fusion dishes, blending bold Latin flavours with modern culinary techniques.
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Guru Lukshmi
Where: 7070 St Barbara Blvd #50, Mississauga, ON (View Map)
Guru Lukshmi is a celebrated spot for authentic South Indian cuisine, specializing in dosas and other traditional dishes, offering a true taste of Southern India in Mississauga.
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Rasa
Where: 196 Robert St, Toronto, ON (View Map)
Rasa offers an eclectic menu of globally-inspired dishes with a focus on bold flavours and creative presentations, making it a standout in Toronto’s vibrant dining scene.
Find all Bib Gourmand honourees featured in the guide here.
Special Awards
MICHELIN presents a few Special Awards to hospitality professionals and teams delivering exceptional service and experiences that elevate the restaurant industry. The 2024 honourees include:
Exceptional Cocktails Award: Shayne Herbert, Azura
Sommelier Award: Ashleigh Forster, DaNico
Outstanding Service Award: Lamine Martindale, Conejo Negro
Young Chef/Culinary Professional Award: Rafael Covarrubias, Hexagon
MICHELIN Recommended Selections
Photo on left by: Jonathan Bielaski for Langdon Hall. Photo on right by: Captured by Kirsten for Down Home Restaurant
MICHELIN Recommended Selections is a distinction that celebrates restaurants for their exceptional cooking, recognizing those that provide memorable dining experiences by prioritizing quality ingredients and great service. With this year’s guide expansion, we’re thrilled to see Langdon Hall and Down Home Restaurant, both Feast On® ambassadors, honoured for their commitment to seerving local ingredients. The Feast On® program is a significant initiative that supports local economies and propels culinary excellence by fostering strong connections between chefs, farmers, and communities, making this recognition a true testament to their commitment to culinary excellence and Ontario’s rich culinary landscape.
Find the full list of MICHELIN Recommended Honourees here.
Taste, Explore, and Stay! Find your next Culinary Getaway!
Celebrate and find your next culinary getaway by tasting your way through our delicious province—because who says you can’t eat your way to your dream vacation? Before you dive into the details, be sure to download the MICHELIN app to explore top dining spots and book unique hotels, all in one spot!
