10 new restaurants that opened in Toronto last month
New restaurants in Toronto include a pizzeria serving Sicilian-Levantine slices and a Koreatown takeout spot for banh mi sandwiches. Plus, the old Cafe Crepe on Queen and its iconic glowing sign have officially been replaced by a doner kebab brand from Berlin.
Here are new restaurants in Toronto that opened in August.
German Doner Kebab
Goodbye crepes, hello juicy kebab sandwiches. Founded in 1989, this Berlin-based fast food chain made its first foray into Toronto by opening in the old Cafe Crepe digs on Queen Street earlier this month.
Vintage Hotpot
Marking the first overseas location of this massive Chinese hot pot chain is this new outpost on Steeles Ave. East. Grab braised dishes from the dim sum-style cart and take a selfie with the mascot outside after dinner.
Levant
Fluffy, Sicilian-style pizza dough meets Middle Eastern toppings like kofta meatballs and saffron at this new restaurant right at Ossington station. Levant also serves housemade hummus with focaccia and tiramisu kunafa.
David Rocco Bar Aperitivo
Yorkville’s all abuzz over celebrity chef and TV personality David Rocco’s new wine bar. It’s no reservations at this Cumberland Street restaurant serving classic Italian shareables like burrata and crostone.
The Wood Owl
This woodsy restaurant has come to roost on Danforth East, right next door to its sister saloon, The Wren. Open only in the evenings, expect a good wine list and pretty plates of Rockfish crudo and charred trout.
Zitto Zitto Taverna
Joining the fold of Italian restaurants on College Street, Zitto Zitto takes over the Trattoria Giancarlo space with a new grill-focused menu. It comes from the duo behind Sotto Voce Wine & Pasta bar and a former chef of EVOO Yorkville.
Lamhan Banh Mi
This bahn mi counter is packing up buns with cold cuts, veggies and grilled meats. They also serve an assortment of Vietnamese street food and coffee. Find Lamhan right across from Christie Pits Park.
Hector Vasquez of Levant
