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Four Ontario restaurants were just named among the best in Canada

Air Canada just revealed its official list of the best new restaurants in the country for 2024.

The airline's highly anticipated annual Top 10 list was announced Monday evening, approximately two months after the company shared the longlist of 30 Canadian restaurants in the running for a coveted spot on that ranking.

"We're thrilled to shine a light on Canada's emerging culinary talent through Air Canada's annual Best New Restaurants list," said Andy Shibata, vice president of brand for Air Canada.

"Food is an important part of culture and heritage, and by sharing the very best of Canada's creative culinary scene, we hope to inspire people to seek out great food experiences across our country. In doing so, we are proud to celebrate the best of Canadian talent and support the vitality of Canada's restaurant and hospitality sector."

Air Canada's Best New Restaurants is the longest-running Canadian restaurant ranking.

It's also the only one to use a single, anonymous reviewer who travels the country ranking the top restaurants that opened in Canada between late Spring 2023 and May 31, 2024.

The reviewer ranks restaurants recommended by a panel of food experts.

So, without any more delay, here is the Top 10 list for Air Canada's Best New Restaurants 2024:

  1. Sabayon – Montreal, QC
  2. Mhel – Toronto, ON
  3. Maison de Soma – Mont-Tremblant, QC
  4. Takja BBQ House – Toronto, ON
  5. Café Malabar – Victoria, BC
  6. Parapluie – Montreal, QC
  7. Bar Prima – Toronto, ON
  8. Fat Rabbit – St. Catharines, ON
  9. Gary's – Vancouver, BC
  10. Crumb Queen/Andy's Lunch – Winnipeg, MB

Have you tried any of these new restaurants? 

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Fareen Karim


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