DK Travel : Toronto : East : Places to eat

Biff’s

The elegant atmosphere – zinc bar, banquettes, large mirrors – matches the classic French bistro fare.
Café Brussel

Some 30 preparations of mussels (all with excellent frites ) and other delightful Belgian dishes.
Gio Rana’s Really, Really Nice Restaurant

This unconventionally named and decorated restaurant (a huge plaster nose hangs outside the former bank) specializes in great-value southern Italian fare. Open kitchen.
Hiro Sushi

Diners feast on grilled tuna, sashimi , wasabi -spiked fish, and other Japanese delights, accompanied by fine sakes.
Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar

Local organic ingredients are featured at top chef Jamie Kennedy’s intimate wine bar. Tapas-sized servings are conducive to sharing.
Pappas Grill

This boisterous Greek taverna pleases with excellent starter dips and filling mains such as roast lamb and souvlaki .
Perigee

A nightly tasting menu – French, with a Mediterranean twist – delights gourmets in the Distillery Historic District. Chef Pat Riley genially rules the open kitchen.
Rosewater Supper Club

Inventive French-style cuisine, in a beautifully restored Victorian building. Along with the dining room and lower-level supper club are three intimate bars, including a cigar lounge.
Starfish

Seafood is given graceful, luscious treatment here. Outstanding oysters.
Verveine

Contemporary French cuisine and excellent brunches are the draw at this Leslieville favorite (see Verveine).