Canada’s 10 Best New Restaurants of 2026
Canada's 100 Best New Restaurants 2026 ranked list.
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Sumibiyaki Arashi
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver's most in-demand reservation sits on East Broadway in Mount Pleasant, where a 14-seat counter defines what serious yakitori omakase looks like in Canada. Chef Pete Ho grills heritage-breed chicken over binchotan coals with a tare maintained over decades, producing a multicourse format that sits comfortably alongside the city's leading Japanese omakase rooms at the $$$$ price tier.
Rôtisserie La Lune
Montréal, Canada
A Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient in Montreal's Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie neighbourhood, Rôtisserie La Lune delivers traditional cuisine at mid-range prices that consistently outperform the spend. Rated 4.6 on Google from 165 reviews, it occupies the accessible end of Montreal's recognised dining tier — a position increasingly rare as the city's award-tracked restaurants migrate upmarket.
SAMMARCO
Toronto, Canada
SAMMARCO is the Italian steakhouse interpretation from Michelin-starred chef Rob Rossi and David Minicucci, the team behind Giulietta and Osteria Giulia. Located at 4 Front St E in Toronto's downtown core, it focuses on prime Canadian beef dry-aged in-house and premium seafood, placing it at the intersection of Italian dining tradition and serious steakhouse craft.
Overview
2026 Canada's 10 Best New Restaurants is an annual curated list highlighting the most outstanding new dining establishments across Canada. Compiled by Canada's 100 Best through a national survey of industry insiders, critics, and seasoned diners, it celebrates innovative chefs and venues that have recently opened, setting new standards in Canadian gastronomy.
Since its inception, Canada's 100 Best Restaurants has been the definitive voice in Canadian gastronomy, spotlighting culinary excellence nationwide. The 2026 list of the 10 Best New Restaurants captures the dynamic evolution of Canada’s food scene, showcasing fresh concepts, groundbreaking menus, and regional diversity. Each honoree represents a fusion of creativity, sustainability, and refined technique, reflecting both global trends and local ingredients. This list not only informs discerning diners but also shapes culinary conversations across North America and beyond.
For passionate diners and adventurous travelers alike, Canada’s 10 Best New Restaurants of 2026 offer a gateway to the freshest culinary innovations across the country. This carefully curated list reveals where Canada’s next-generation chefs are redefining tastes, textures, and techniques, from urban hotspots to hidden gems. Whether you seek boundary-pushing tasting menus or authentic regional fare, these new arrivals promise unforgettable dining experiences that capture the spirit of contemporary Canadian cuisine.
Quick Facts
- Publisher
- Canada's 100 Best Magazine
- Year
- 2026
- Coverage
- Nationwide across Canada
- Items
- 10 new restaurants
- Frequency
- Annual
About This Edition
The 2026 edition highlights a remarkable surge of culinary creativity reflecting Canada’s evolving palate and sustainable practices. Notably, there is a strong presence of plant-forward menus and Indigenous-inspired cuisines, signaling a broader shift towards inclusivity and environmental consciousness. This year’s newcomers also emphasize experiential dining and a blend of global influences, marking a dynamic chapter in Canada’s gastronomic narrative.
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