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100 essential restaurants in Toronto you need to try at least once

The best restaurants in Toronto run the gamut from hole-in-the-wall sandwich shops to Michelin-starred sushi omakase and everything in between: just as diverse as the city's population.

Whether you're a seasoned local foodie or are endeavouring to start exploring the city's food scene, these restaurants are a great place to start. Just make sure you wear your stretchy pants.

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Fareen Karim at Liliana


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