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Michelin Guide 2026: The Surprises, Shakeups and Rising Stars Beyond Toronto
Inspectors highlighted chef changes and value picks as Toronto’s starred list fell to 15, with no new restaurants earning Stars.
- On Tuesday, the MICHELIN Guide announced its 2026 picks in Toronto, featuring 15 starred restaurants across the region. No new stars were awarded, with the total down from 17 last year.
- Inspectors noted a surge of standout dining in Collingwood and Niagara, where ambitious kitchens outside Toronto are reshaping the region's culinary identity. The guide highlighted a widening embrace of diverse cuisines across the GTA.
- Despite significant leadership changes, Enigma Yorkville and Restaurant 20 Victoria retained their Starred status. Enigma Yorkville Chef Zachary Barnes moved toward ingredient-focused simplicity, while Rafael Covarrubias infused Restaurant 20 Victoria with bold, contemporary flavors rooted in his Mexican heritage.
- Five restaurants received the Bib Gourmand for great value, including Antylia, Golden Horseshoe Barbecue, The Lunch Lady of Saigon, Les Incompetents, and RPM Bakehouse. Rev earned attention for its "farm-to-fire" philosophy, cooking hyperlocal ingredients over an open flame.
- Beyond the stars, special awards honored 156 ONEFIVESIX for its cocktail program and LORE for service and sommelier expertise. The team at Golden Horseshoe Barbecue and Pearl Morissette received the Best Young Chef recognition.
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No new Michelin stars awarded in Toronto region – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — The Michelin Guide is recognizing five restaurants in southern Ontario for providing good bang for buck but isn’t awarding any new stars in the region this year. Michelin’s picks for 2026 were announced at a ceremony in downtown Toronto on Tuesday. Five restaurants received the Bib Gourmand for serving great food at a great value, including Antylia, Golden Horseshoe Barbecue and the Lunch Lady of Saigon in Toronto; Les Incompetents in …
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