The best restaurants in Brampton reflect the diverse community. There are a wide range of restaurant options on this list from authentic Indian dishes to home cooked Southern BBQ, Portuguese delicacies to high-grade sushi platters and everything in between.

Here are the best restaurants in Brampton.

See also: 10 signs you grew up in Brampton.

RD's Southern Barbeque
If you're in search of real soul food, RD's is the perfect place. Featuring smoked selections such as their brisket, ribs and pulled pork sandwich. You can also indulge in New Orleans' classics like deep-fried okra, gumbo and their Catfish Po Boy. Even their poutine is loaded up with classic cheese curds, gravy and tons of meat.

Sur Irmaos Smokehouse
"Sur Irmaos" means "Southern Brothers" in Portuguese - fitting, since the business was launched by two brothers in 2012. They specialize in po' boy sandwiches, smoked dishes and Portuguese comfort food that can be enjoyed during lunch and dinner hours. If you're a Food Network junkie you may recognize this location from Season 3 of You've Gotta Eat Here.

Vishnu's Roti
Known for their Caribbean-style food, Vishnu's Roti Shop combines homemade dishes with authentic Trinidadian flavours. It's well worth trying their doubles, which are made of two rounds of dough that are fried, filled with curried channa and dipped in a spicy sauce. They also offer popular catering services for parties and luncheons.

Toshi Japanese Restaurant
This is the place to dine if you're looking for truly authentic Japanese cuisine. The Japanese-owned restaurant is the only one of its kind in Brampton and is known for their huge portions of sushi and homestyle teriyaki offerings. Most customers take full advantage of their take-out area but the dining room seats up to 50 people.

Kwality Sweets
Kwality Sweets has been providing quality East Indian food and sweets to the Brampton area since 1996. With over 20 years of experience in this space, they've managed to come up with 70 unique Indian and Bengali sweets that the residents of Brampton can't get enough of. Their cozy dine-in space can seat over 100 people.

La Catrina
Only three months old, La Catrina has already left an impression on Bramptonians. The spot offers authentic Mexican eats, live music and a warm atmosphere. Favourites include their tortilla soup, tacos, quesadillas and more.

Indian Sweet Master
Indian Sweet Master offers a wide range of Khoya, Paneer, Mix and Bengali sweets alongside wraps, Chinese and Indian fare. The menu includes an assortment of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Hakka Delight
Hakka Delight offers authentic Asian cuisine including fan-favourites like Manchurian "veg balls," an overwhelming selection of soups and long list of seafood dishes. Their party trays are always sought after for birthdays and other celebrations in the city, the shrimp pakoras and fried chicken wings among their best-known offerings.

Sonny's
A true Brampton staple, Sonny's has been around for over 40 years and shows no signs of slowing down. The classic drive-in is known forits famous charcoal-broiled burgers and onion rings. More recently, they've added pulled pork, deep-fried pickles and chill to their menu.

Writing by Sabrina Tricarico. Photo via Sur Irmaos Smokehouse on Facebook.