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These are the most anticipated restaurant openings in Toronto right now
Toronto’s culinary scene is constantly expanding and evolving, and these restaurants are about to open in the city. Get ready to make your reservations.
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Toronto.com's list of most anticipated restaurant openings in the city. Some downtown/urban ones include:
Riley’s Fish & Steak
Coming soon to Wellington Street in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, Riley’s Fish & Steak is set to replace its previous surf and turf establishment, The Shore Club.Part of the Glowbal Restaurant Group, Riley’s Fish & Steak first opened in Vancouver and was Michelin recommended in 2025. Guests can look forward to delicious seafood towers piled high with luxe delicacies like fresh-shucked east and west coast oysters, juicy king crab legs and buttery poached lobster.
Menu highlights also include a raw bar, meat and seafood-focused classics like steak frites, and of course, whole grilled fish. There will also be a custom-built stage for live music.
Pho Le
Receiving a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide in 2023, 2024 and 2025, Pho Le originally opened in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and has been specializing in Vietnamese beef noodle soup since 1970.While Pho Le currently has a Canadian outpost in Richmond Hill, the chain recently announced that a new location will soon pop up in Toronto at 51 Baldwin St. Made with zero additives and focusing exclusively on beef bone broth, Pho Le uses fresh herbs and spices flown in from Vietnam to make its delicious pho soups.
Diners are spoiled for choice with a menu that boasts everything from combo sets that include a small appetizer, to an assortment of phở bowls, from the signature rare beef noodle, to the meaty crab vermicelli.
PhoLe is set to open its doors in Toronto sometime this week.
DL Chicken
DownLow Chicken, a staple for crunchy, Nashville fried chicken in downtown Vancouver, is bringing its brand to Toronto, with an anticipated opening date of March 20 at 538 Manning Ave. in Little Italy.In a city saturated with chicken restaurants, DL Chicken brings the heat with its spicy take on a classic fried chicken sandwich, introducing menu staples like The Jerk (jerk seasoning and mayo), and the limited edition Banh Mi finished with sriracha mayo.
DL Chicken also offers by-the-piece combos (leg, thigh or tenders), chicken and waffles, and tasty sides like mac n’ cheese, crinkle-cut fries and sweet and sour coleslaw.
Tre Viet Heritage Kitchen & Bar
Located on the second floor of 31 Elm St. near Yonge-Dundas, Tre is a late-night, contemporary Vietnamese eatery that’s all set to elevate the humble street food and pho scene in Toronto.Head chef Chau Du is reinventing a host of Vietnamese classics using fresh, high quality ingredients. Menu highlights include fish-sauced glazed chicken wings, grilled shrimp mango salad, and beef carpaccio.
The dessert menu features True to its roots, the majority of Tre’s interior was sourced directly from Vietnam, including the gorgeous clay tableware, which was brought back from Bat Trang, as well as the statement bamboo wall which was pieced together by hand.
Tre is set to have a soft opening on March 20 and will be open Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. until midnight.
Hinoya Curry
Now open at 20 Carlton St., Hinoya Curry is a global restaurant chain that originated in Tokyo, Japan. The new Toronto location marks Hinoya Curry’s first-ever location in Canada.
Winner of the Tokyo Curry Grand Prix, Hinoya Curry specializes in slow-simmered curries that are a mix of sweet and spicy. Following a recipe handed down through the centuries, Hinoya Curry’s dishes keep a consistent base, but invite diners to choose from a variety of toppings, from fried egg to katsu (fried pork cutlet).
Hinoya Curry is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Those who bring their receipt back between March 23 and March 31 can enjoy one free topping with any curry order as the restaurant celebrates its grand opening.
