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North Indian cuisine whets the appetite with chickpea and potato pakoras , then heats things up with spicy vindaloos and other delectable curries.

Scrumptious Middle Eastern standards such as hummus and baba ganoush spreads for starters; mains such as spiced lamb, lemon chicken, and veggie couscous. In summer, try for a seat on the back deck.

The city’s oldest Peruvian restaurant offers grilled meats and excellent seafood specialties.Tapas and drinks served in the upstairs lounge; in summer, cool off with a sangria on the large, lovely patio.

This Cantonese restaurant is the place to go for tasty chow mein, barbecued pork, and fresh seafood and vegetable dishes.

Caribbean music blares while diners chow down on island food: patties, jerk chicken, and plantain, accompanied by refreshing guava or coconut juice.

In the heart of Toronto’s Korea-town, this family-run restaurant cooks up traditional Korean fare, with starters such as kimchee (hot, pickled cabbage) and fish and meat mains. Try the unusual Korean rice wines or soju , strong distilled liquors flavored with fruit or flowers.

Cozy and inviting, with a terrific patio, this café serves Italian classics such as pizza, gnocchi, and simple pastas.

This lovely Japanese restaurant draws sushi-lovers from all over the city with perhaps the freshest sashimi in town. Noodles, tempura , and hot pots are also favorites.

The patio is the place to be at this Little Italy institution (see Little Italy). Panzerotti, pizza, and pasta are on the menu, but it’s the people-watching opportunities that draw the crowds.

South Asian delights for those on a budget: the Vietnamese pho (noodle soup), Thai curries, and stir-fries are excellent value.