Best Lunch Restaurants in The Annex

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1. The Lunch Lady

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4.8

Exceptional(17)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Trinity-Bellwoods

Booked 205 times today

The Lunch Lady Toronto is the next chapter in the remarkable story of Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thanh—known around the world as "The Lunch Lady"—after her unforgettable appearance on Chef Anthony Bourdain’s "No Reservations". Her food, humble in origin but bold in flavour, moved Bourdain and went on to capture hearts across the globe.In 2020, we partnered with Ms. Thanh to bring her dream to life in Vancouver—translating her soulful dishes into a modern Vietnamese kitchen. The Lunch Lady quickly became a beloved fixture in Vancouver, earning 3 consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards.Now, in Toronto, we continue our journey. Our menu honours the cuisine that Ms. Thanh perfected over decades, while embracing the creative & vibrant energy of our new home on Ossington Avenue. From the streets of Saigon to the heart of Toronto, we are proud to offer a dining experience that is rooted in heritage, driven by innovation, and carried by the belief that a great meal can tell a powerful story.

2. KŌST

4.6

Exceptional(4965)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Entertainment District

Booked 153 times today

Kōst is a 44th-floor rooftop restaurant and bar featuring unparalleled panoramic views of the city from Toronto’s BISHA Hotel. Inspired by the Baja Peninsula, the cuisine unites the bright, fresh and lively flavours of the Californian coastline by way of colourful dishes and refreshing cocktails. Kōst welcomes guests for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

3. Amal Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2808)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Lebanese • Yorkville

Booked 64 times today

Welcome to Amal, where the Lebanese spirit of joie de vivre comes to life. It’s a voyage through time and place that embraces the pursuit of pleasure. Amal aims to feed and provoke your soul, but above all, nourish it with hope. Amal is a story. Amal is home. One may come as a guest, but one always leaves as family.2023 & 2022 MICHELIN Guide RecommendedPlease note that Amal is closed for Lunch service every Monday, we are open for Dinner. Our kitchen closes from 3pm -5pm (daily) between Lunch and Dinner service.For parties of 6+ please direct your inquiries to info@amaltoronto.com for further planning.We look forward to hosting you!Please note that our voicemail services are currently experiencing technical difficulties. For urgent inquiries please email info@amaltoronto.com

4. Lucie

4.7

Exceptional(475)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Financial District

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to Restaurant Lucie, a quintessential French fine dining experience nestled in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District. As you step into our elegant restaurant, you'll be transported to a world of culinary excellence and refined taste. Our Executive Chef, Arnaud Bloquel, combines traditional French techniques with modern innovation to create a symphony of flavors on each plate.At Lucie, we believe that dining is experiential, and every visit is an opportunity to create lasting memories. Discover the epitome of French culinary excellence at our enchanting fine dining establishment named after the Owner’s beloved grandmother.We currently offer an A La Carte lunch menu and two set menu offerings during dinner service.

5. Café Boulud

4.8

Exceptional(3687)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Yorkville

Booked 33 times today

Café Boulud is Chef Daniel Boulud’s reimagined French Brasserie located in the Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville, Toronto. The restaurant serves a seasonally changing menu rooted in French tradition, highlighting both bistro classics and contemporary dishes inspired by Chef Daniel’s family meals in Lyon.

6. Terroni Price

4.5

Awesome(4597)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rosedale / Summerhill

Booked 132 times today

Summer 2025 patio season is here! Terroni Price St. patio is now open for walk-ins and can be requested upon arrival (weather permitting). Located in the heart of Summerhill, Terroni Price is our mid-town restaurant offering three floors with private or non-private or cocktail dining options. Whether it’s a family night, a lunch meeting, or dinner before a night out, everyone feels comfortable at Terroni Price with its vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

7. Holts Café Bloor

4.6

Exceptional(614)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 10 times today

Visit holtrenfrew.com/holtscafe to view the menu and call 416-355-2832 to place your order. We look forward to serving you!Holts Café celebrates Canadian cuisine with a European influence. Our vision of the restaurants and their cuisine is focused on sustainability, quality-driven ingredients, locality, and seasonality. The menus will pay homage to Holts Café classics and staples with a warm, inviting, fresh, and simplistic approach. Service times include brunch and lunch at all cafés, as well as afternoon tea and an expanded evening dinner service at select locations—all in a refined, contemporary environment.

8. Fox on John

4.3

Awesome(1812)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• British • Entertainment District

Booked 101 times today

Welcome to Toronto’s best and most vibrant restaurant and bar! Open from breakfast to last call; our kitchen + bar serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night cravings.Indulge in incredible appetizers, pasta dishes, pizzas, shareable platters, steaks, and a top-tier selection of wine bottles. Sip on signature cocktails, premium spirits, refreshing mocktails, and Toronto’s best beer selection.Enjoy sunny patio vibes with CN Tower views and our beautiful interior space. Fox on John is your go-to for birthdays, anniversaries, events, and special occasions, with bottle service, live entertainment, and a vibrant nightlife scene after 9 PM with drinks from $5.95 and live DJs.We're minutes from Rogers Centre, perfect for pre- and post-theatre meals and game-day drinks.Join us for our Daily Brunch from 9 AM - 4 PM daily, Happy Hour from 1 - 7 PM on weekdays and 9 PM until late daily. Don’t miss the all-inclusive bottomless brunch every weekend from 9 AM - 4 PM. See you at Fox on John!

9. ONE Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1695)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Yorkville

Booked 74 times today

With a variety of beautiful dining spaces and dishes that will delight the palate, ONE is sure to impress.The restaurant’s stunning décor was fashioned by award winning design group Yabu Pushelberg. Low light and textured walls create a sumptuous ambiance, perfect for entertaining. The tree-lined candle lit patio is the perfect place to sit back and savour ONE's culinary creations and unique signature cocktails, all the while taking in Yorkville's bustling and exciting street life.If it is private dining you are interested in, ONE Restaurant has two exquisite spaces to offer. The smaller and more intimate Neil Young Room, located off the main dining room and the grand and impressive Yorkville Room, situated just beyond the entrance to the bar lounge.Whether the occasion be personal or business, the chic bar, al fresco oasis or lavish dining room will make for an immersive dining experience day or night.

10. La Plume

4.4

Awesome(550)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • King West

Booked 39 times today

Located at The Well in Toronto, La Plume draws inspiration from the South of France, honouring fresh seafood flavours, timeless French classics and rotisserie-style cooking. Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, explore its charming dining room, expertly crafted cocktails and tempting tartare bar.

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Penny
Liverpool/Merseyside •3 reviews
4.0
Dined today
We had a very good time here, only it was so crowded but ok … it was Canada Day!! Staff were friendly!
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KŌSTPrice: Expensive• Californian• Entertainment District
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4.6
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Rahma
Ottawa •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The restaurant was sooo beautiful I loved it, the service was amazing and their food was delicious, I would love to go back there.
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Amal RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Lebanese• Yorkville
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4.8
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Nicholas
Toronto / Ontario •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious food with exceptional service, great vibe I. The restaurant, it suits the area very well!
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The Lunch LadyPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Trinity-Bellwoods
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4.8
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Brian
Toronto / Ontario •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 24, 2025
Service and food is always o/s. Had a thorouggly enjoyable dinner. Renoir server and Anna the Sommelier we a pleasure.
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Café BouludPrice: Very Expensive• French• Yorkville
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4.8
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ToFoodVIP
Toronto / Ontario •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 24, 2025
We had a great time once again. Service was very good and the dishes were superb.
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LuciePrice: Very Expensive• French• Financial District
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4.7

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