Latin American23 days ago
Aluna
A Latin American kitchen registered in mid-2026 in the space of a former Caribbean café. · No website yet.
Corso Italia · West Toronto1127 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1B1
Full listing →Tracking Toronto's newest, independent, registered restaurants
Toronto added 16 new restaurants to the City of Toronto licence registry in August 2026. Vietnamese banh mi in Scarborough. Taiwanese bubble tea in East Toronto. Chains excluded. Each entry below is verified open and carries an estimated "first seen" date.
Top cuisines this month
- Vietnamese ×2 — including KELEE VIETNAMESE BAGUETTE & COFFEE in Scarborough.
- Indian ×2 — including SAMOSA BOULEVARD in West Toronto.
- Latin American ×1 — including ALUNA in West Toronto.
- Taiwanese ×1 — including SENCHA in East Toronto.
- Italian ×1 — including ROSSO PASTA BAR in Downtown.
By neighbourhood
- Downtown ×6 — including ROSSO PASTA BAR (Italian).
- West Toronto ×3 — including ALUNA (Latin American).
- Scarborough ×3 — including KELEE VIETNAMESE BAGUETTE & COFFEE (Vietnamese).
- East Toronto ×2 — including SENCHA (Taiwanese).
- Etobicoke ×2 — including LASGIDI KITCHEN - A TASTE OF LAGOS (Nigerian).
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About "First seen" dates
"First seen" reflects when each restaurant first surfaced in our combined evidence — City permit, public-health inspection, social media — usually within a few weeks of opening, but a permit can lead actual opening by months. How we verify ›
Taiwanese24 days ago
Sencha
A Taiwanese milk tea counter specializing in organic tea bases and handmade toppings.
Church-Wellesley · East Toronto527 YONGE ST
Full listing →Italian25 days ago
Rosso Pasta Bar
A fresh pasta counter opening in autumn 2026, focused on handmade noodles pulled to order and gelato spun in-house.
Wellington Place · Downtown486 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2
Full listing →Nigerian25 days ago
Lasgidi Kitchen - A Taste Of Lagos
Lasgidi Kitchen - A Taste Of Lagos is a Nigerian spot on Lockport Ave in Etobicoke City Centre.
Etobicoke City Centre · Etobicoke20 Lockport Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R7
Full listing →Bangladeshi27 days ago
Jesmin Foods
A Bangladeshi take-out counter serving curries, rice dishes street food in a format built for speed. · No website yet.
Cabbagetown · Downtown403 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M5A 3A1
Full listing →Thai28 days ago
Homm Thai Eatery
Thai cuisine offered at a wok-forward counter kitchen focused on noodle soups, curries stir-fries.
Wychwood · West Toronto62 Vaughan Rd, Toronto, ON M6G 2N4
Full listing →VietnameseCoffee1 month ago
Kelee Vietnamese Baguette & Coffee
A Vietnamese bánh mì counter focused on fresh-made sandwiches and coffee. · No website yet.
Milliken · Scarborough3320 Midland Ave #109, Scarborough, ON M1V 5E6
Full listing →Chinese1 month ago
Hing Fa Kiln Chicken
A Cantonese kitchen focused on claypot dishes and family-format dining.
Milliken · Scarborough23 Milliken Blvd, Scarborough, ON M1V 5H7
Full listing →Indian1 month ago
Samosa Boulevard
An Indian Samosa and appetizer counter specializing in fried pastries and quick plates. · No website yet.
Parkdale · West Toronto1210 King St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1G4
Full listing →Vietnamese1 month ago
Cmt8
A Vietnamese street-food kitchen serving Banh Mi, broken rice boxes traditional che desserts. · No website yet.
Chinatown · Downtown81 Huron St, Toronto, ON M5T 2A8
Full listing →Korean1 month ago
Seoul Gamjatang Baldwin
A Korean kitchen built around gamjatang, a pork bone soup traditionally simmered for hours until the broth develops a rich, savory depth.
Kensington Market · Downtown3 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L1
Full listing →Brazilian1 month ago
Toupie Premium Acai
A Brazilian açaí bowl shop focused on premium fruit cups and smoothie bases.
Chinatown · Downtown298 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2E7
Full listing →Tanzanian1 month ago
Kilimanjaro Restaurant & Lounge/Kilimanjaro
A Tanzanian kitchen serving tilapia with coconut Masala, ugali a broader East African menu in a sit-down format with lounge seating. · No website yet.
Humber Summit · Etobicoke2400 Finch Ave W Unit 4, North York, ON M9M 2C8
Full listing →Middle Eastern1 month ago
Savor Shawarma & Pizza
A Middle Eastern kitchen serving Shawarma, Falafel wood-fired pizza in a hybrid format that bridges casual counter service and full-menu dining.
Wexford · Scarborough115 ELLESMERE RD
Full listing →Greek1 month ago
Souvlaki Boyzzz
A Greek kitchen built around spit-roasted meat and Char-grilled skewers a menu anchored in pita wraps and plated dinners.
Greektown · East Toronto541 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P7
Full listing →Indian1 month ago
Shree Swami Samartha Vadapav Harborfront
A Maharashtrian street-food counter serving Mumbai's most snacks.
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands · Downtown8 QUEENS QUAY W, #107
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