By Contributing Writer
Toronto is one of the most multinational cities in the world, with large enclaves of various ethnic groups dotted around the city. This rich tapestry of ethnicities has created an amazing food culture, with some wonderful restaurants in the city. It's hard to pick one type of food that Toronto specializes in, as it has amazing Greek, Irish, Chinese and Italian food.
Greek Food
One of the most well-known areas of Toronto is its Greektown, known as The Danforth. Danforth Avenue in Toronto is lined with authentic Greek restaurants. One of the best is Pan on the Danforth, which features traditional Greek favorites such as moussaka, stifatho and souvlaki.
Pan on the Danforth
516 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, ON M4K 1P6
(416) 466-8158
www.panonthedanforth.com/index.php
Irish Food
Allen's Restaurant, also located on Danforth Avenue in downtown Toronto, is the best spot for traditional Irish cooking. This restaurant has more than just the traditional corned beef and cabbage, however. It is also known for having some of the best burgers in the city of Toronto and, being a pub, is one of the best places for drinks in all of Toronto.
Allen's Restaurant
143 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
(416) 463-3086
www.allens.to/allens/
Chinese Food
No trip to Toronto would be complete without a visit to the city's large Chinatown. There is a wide variety of places to get Chinese food in Chinatown, ranging from the fanciest in five-star dining to simple noodle shops. One of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Chinatown is Lai Wah Heen. Lai Wah Heen specializes in dim sum.
Lai Wah Heen
108 Chestnut St.
Toronto, ON M5G 1R3
(416) 977.5000
www.metropolitan.com/lwh/
Italian Food
While it may not be New York City, Toronto does have excellent Italian food. The best is the Biagio Ristorante, which serves delicious authentic Italian food that specializes in risottos and seafood. They also have one of the city's most extensive wine lists.
Biagio Ristorante
155 King St. E.
Toronto, ON M5C 1G9
(416) 366-4040
www.dine.to/biagio
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