Toronto ’s West End is a uprise culinary dream with multicultural dining ranging from flashy eats to in high spirits - end indulgences . The ever - changing Ossington Strip has become a new nutrient mecca for citizenry all over the GTA . What ’s most incredible about the 650 - cadence strip is that its culinary mosaic has no overlap in cuisine . Each restaurant is truly a standalone and the Strip inspires what could be the best culinary scavenger hunt in all of Toronto . These are the places you should absolutely make love about .
The best fusion
Foxley
Typically a dirty word , " fusion " is often seen as a cheesy throwback , but Foxley is doing it flop as it splice Asiatic and pan - Latin cuisines in tapas form . With an almost overwhelmingly extensive carte , you ’ll have a hard time deciding whatnotto ordering . Foxley serves up inventive tapas and an extensive wine leaning from around the orb . Whatever you do , do n’t reach up the blue crab and avocado salad and the Elia and duck prosciutto dumpling . Oh , and Foxley is pass - in only , so be decisive in your timing when you ’re seek to snag a tush .
Best Greek restaurant
Mamakas Taverna
image a spry hops over to Mykonos but do n’t quite have the time or funds ? Walking into Mamakas Taverna instantly channelise you to the Greek Isles . The narrow eating place radiate Mediterranean color , smells , and , dare I say it , sun ! This is not your snap up - and - go gyro hovel . Mamakas focuses on traditional Greek fare with a medley of beautiful spice . For a memorable night you wo n’t remember , have some traditional ouzo , an anise - flavored apéritif , to wrap up your meal .
Best cocktails
Hawker Bar
“ Prove that you love me and buy the next round … ” is the foretoken that greets patron just before entering this dimly lit Ossington stamping ground . Serving up a small , yet well - curated menu of Korean - inspired tapas , Hawker Bar leaves diners full to bursting with delicious chili con carne soy chicken annexe andlasaka katong . However , the active relish of the food are not the only star ; this minuscule restaurant answer up a dangerously delicious rendering of a Singapore Sling . Be here on a Wednesday for Wings and Slings – $ 15 for a pound of wings and a Hawker Sling .
Best date spot
Union
This French - inspire bistro is all about puff . Do n’t number in require flashy eats , but you ’ll get your money ’s deserving with the size of the destiny . Do not pass up Union ’s theme song appetiser : elk sliders . These pup are bursting with flavor and are large enough for an entrée . If you ’re still thirsty and feeling extra carnivorous , taste the sticky ribs that fall right off the bone and leave you happily satiate . check in on a Monday night for half - off all bottle of vino .
Best Cuban food
La Cubana Ossington
This dinette serves up some gravely delicious grub . No need to hop on a flight to Miami to cure your Cubano craving – its small menu boasts big flavour and traditional plates . From succulent , slowly - guy pork shoulder to chicken medianoche , you ca n’t go amiss . The only decision you ’ll call for to make is when you ’re go to come back . Come through on Thursday through Sunday and check out the backroom cocktail lounge for some cervezas and Cuban cocktail to go with a traditional Cuban sandwich .
Best cheap eats
Pho Tien Thanh
It might be in the best interest of this restaurant ’s regulars to distinguish you that Golden Turtle just up the street is far superior – but that would just make us liars . This no - frills Vietnamese eating house is n’t much for a locus , but the food speak for itself . The pho stock is pullulate with flavor and plentiful odor , and the rare beef is a must - try out . This Johnny Cash - only nook will give you full and your wallet unscathed .
Most Canadian restaurant
Boralia
Ever wonder what the aboriginal Canadian settlers ate ? Ever wanted to taste it for yourself ? Well , now you’re able to thanks for Boralia , a fancifully decorated smear serving elevated Canadian transportation . The menu is a bonafide history object lesson , taking you back in time with your palate as your guide . Boralia is delicious in both concept and execution ; the couple that hunt down the eating house pay up a beautiful homage to the commonwealth ’s culinary civilization and rich history . The hearty pigeon Proto-Indo European and venison liver foie gras parfait would make the like of Samuel de Champlain salivate .
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Boralia Restaurant
Courtesy of Mamakas Taverna
Hawker Bar
La Cubana Ossington
Boralia Restaurant
