Foodservice & Hospitality iconFoodservice & HospitalitySep 23, 2026 ~6 min source read

Michelin Reveals 2026 Toronto & Region Selection: 111 Restaurants, Five New Bib Gourmands, Four Special Awards

The Michelin Guide announced its 2026 Toronto & Region selection at a ceremony on September 22, confirming 111 restaurants across 33 cuisine types, five new Bib Gourmands, several Recommended additions, four service and talent awards, and the inclusion of three hotels.

The Michelin Guide Announces its 2026 Toronto & Region Selection

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Michelin’s 2026 Toronto & Region selection totals 111 restaurants spanning 33 cuisine types.

Five restaurants earned Bib Gourmand status for the first time: Antylia, Golden Horseshoe Barbecue, Les Incompetents, RPM Bakehouse and The Lunch Lady of Saigon.

Three hotels were named in the Guide’s hotel selection: Hazelton Hotel Toronto, Ace Hotel Toronto, and Kimpton Saint George.

What was announced

On September 22 the Michelin Guide unveiled its 2026 Toronto & Region selection at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto. The Guide's Toronto & Region edition lists 111 restaurants representing 33 cuisine types. The announcement included new Bib Gourmand additions, first-time Recommended entries, retained starred restaurants, four special individual awards, and a short list of hotels chosen for the Guide.

New Bib Gourmands and Recommended entries

Recommended for the first time. The published selection further highlights a set of Recommended newcomers called out by name, including 156 ONEFIVESIX and Bar Allegro among others.

Starred restaurants and two-star retention

Restaurant Pearl Morissette in Lincoln (also referenced as Jordan Station in some reporting) remains the only two-star restaurant in the province. The 2026 Michelin-starred restaurants list for Toronto & Region includes a mix of names across the city and nearby towns — aKin, Alo, DaNico, Don Alfonso 1890 (Westin Harbour Castle), Edulis, Enigma Yorkville, Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto, Kappo Sato, Osteria Giulia, Quetzal, Restaurant 20 Victoria, Shoushin, Sushi Masaki Saito, and The Pine (Creemore) among others.

Individual awards

Four special awards were handed out as part of the announcement:

  • Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award: Sharon Chan of 156 ONEFIVESIX.
  • Michelin Sommelier Award: Toni Weber of Restaurant 20 Victoria.
  • Michelin Outstanding Service Award: Eric Roell of LORE.
  • Michelin Young Chef/Culinary Professional Award: Andrew Golden of Golden Horseshoe Barbecue.

These awards recognize specific skills and service roles instead of restaurant-level distinctions.

Hotel selection

Toronto & Region hotel selection. Each hotel is presented with a Michelin Key rating: Hazelton Hotel Toronto (Two Michelin Keys), Ace Hotel Toronto (One Michelin Key), and Kimpton Saint George. The Guide describes these hotels in terms of style, service, and personality.

What this means locally

Toronto & Region's dining scene by cataloguing a broad set of restaurants and hospitality businesses across neighborhoods and nearby towns. The addition of value-focused Bib Gourmands and the recognition of service and young talent point to Michelin's interest in both craft and accessibility in the region.

Concrete lists referenced in the announcement

The published selection names numerous Bib Gourmand restaurants (beyond the five new additions), a roster of Michelin-starred restaurants, and Recommended entries. The total count stands at 111 restaurants across 33 cuisine types, offering a snapshot of regional variety and the establishments Michelin inspectors reviewed for inclusion.

Ceremony details

The unveiling and celebration took place at Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto on September 22, where Michelin's international director addressed attendees and congratulated new and retaining entries for the edition.

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