14 of the hottest restaurant openings in Toronto this month
Published October 3, 2025 at 11:12 am
Restaurants that opened in Toronto last month during September 2025 brought all kinds of exciting new options to try. We have a couple new restaurants for classic Italian, new outposts of popular concepts, and more great options for everything from street food to seafood.
Here are new restaurants that opened in Toronto in September 2025.
This highly anticipated barbecue restaurant had a queue around the block before they even swung open their doors at the corner of Dupont and Christie.
What used to be Lost Land has now transformed into this new concept serving Italian-inspired fare with beautiful presentation.
Dubbing itself an “Ultraclub,” this new concept that opened where Grand Bizarre used to reside caters to lovers of burlesque with all kinds of entertainment. Food and drinks are also on deck, and bottles should be popping at this lively venue.
This Vancouver import has been opening locations in Toronto, and one can now be found in the city’s oasis of Asian food right in the heart of Koreatown. Customize your own hotpot with tons of options.
Those looking for a new downtown lunch option for bistro fare can head to this restaurant that just opened at Yonge and Temperance.
Calling all birria taco lovers! This restaurant that specializes in the dish has opened a new location in Kensington Market.
Harbord Village is now home to this top tier restaurant operating in a cozy space, run by chefs with major pedigree. Expect food that’s approachable, yet incredibly elegant.
A brewery called Something in the Water in Liberty Village has become the latest spot to host the newest location of this taco concept.
This pasta restaurant has expanded with a new location in Liberty Village, previously operating only at Stackt shipping container market. Pasta is made fresh every day, and dishes start at just $10.
Love seafood? There’s a new haven for you that just opened last month in September. They’re specializing in everything that swims, with swanky “ice boxes” loaded with fancy raw bar offerings.
The people behind Papi Chulo’s on Ossington are at it again with a new location just steps from Chulo’s, offering a very similar vibe. This place is poised to be a party spot with a fun nightlife atmosphere.
Looking for Vietnamese comfort food? This new spot for the cuisine specializes in broken rice bowls, and also serves noodle bowls and salad.
This international street food brand just opened a new location serving their take on noodle and rice dishes.
Queen West just welcomed this brand new option for laid back Italian food being served in a sophisticated space, where J’s Steak Frites used to be.
