Toronto’s food scene continues to expand, with several new restaurants opening across the city and the Greater Toronto Area this month. From charcoal-grilled chicken and Caribbean soups to Thai boat noodles and Italian dining, these new spots add even more flavour to the region’s ever-growing culinary landscape.
Here are the restaurants that opened this month in Toronto and the GTA, and what you can expect at each.
Mozy’s Charcoal
A fast-casual charcoal chicken restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken paired with classic sides like rice, crispy fries, fresh salads, and flavourful house-made dips. Designed for quick, satisfying meals without compromising on flavour.
Location: 14 Atlantic Avenue, Toronto
Souperlicious
Souperlicious is a Caribbean restaurant chain known for its comforting and flavourful soups. This Toronto location also serves authentic Caribbean porridges, burritos, and bowls, offering a warm and hearty menu rooted in Caribbean traditions.
Location: 1586 Eglinton Ave West, Toronto
555 Boat Noodles
A Thai chain restaurant specializing in authentic Thai noodle dishes, with a strong focus on the iconic boat noodles. Expect bold broths, rich flavours, and traditional noodle preparations inspired by Thai street food culture.
Location: 252 Queen St. W, Toronto
Oodles Wok Canada
After the success of its first Canadian location, Oodles Wok has opened its second spot in Brampton. Originally from the UK, the brand is known for its award-winning Asian fusion dishes and bold, wok-fired flavours.
Location: 6191 Mayfield Rd, Unit 67, Brampton
Hot Mess
Hot Mess is a sandwich and pantry shop that has opened in the Leslieville neighbourhood. The shop focuses on thoughtfully made sandwiches and curated pantry items, offering a casual spot for quality comfort food.
Location: 1027 Gerrard St East, Toronto
Soul Burgers
Soul Burgers is a buzzing burger spot offering a focused menu built around burgers made with AAA Canadian beef. The restaurant delivers classic burger flavours with quality ingredients and a neighbourhood vibe.
Location: 3115 Winston Churchill Boulevard, unit 2 , Mississauga
Notte Ristorante
A high-end Italian restaurant in downtown Toronto, Notte Ristorante is the evolution of Amano Trattoria by acclaimed chef Michael Angeloni. The menu highlights authentic Italian cooking with refined twists and modern presentation.
Location: 9 Church St., Toronto
Proper
Proper is a New York–style Italian restaurant located in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood. Inspired by the Italian kitchens of New York, the restaurant blends classic Italian dishes with a bold, urban edge.
Location: 392 Roncesvalles Toronto, M6R 2M9
Toronto and the GTA continue to see exciting new restaurant openings every month. Keep an eye out for upcoming First Look and Bites & Stories features on some of these new spots.
As always, you can keep up with all the foodie stuff in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.