Toronto 
From the new Wellington Food Hall, more new restaurant openings, and all the fun festivals, June is a busy month for food in Toronto.
This month, there are many opportunities to find something new to eat in the city, be it new cuisine, new cultures, new drinks, or new sweets, June will have it all!
The newest restaurants in Toronto offer everything from cafes and bakeries to upscale or gourmet dining spots, to pubs or family-friendly restaurants.
New Restaurants in Toronto
Duke’s Refresher & Bar Riverside
The opening of Duke’s Refresher & Bar Riverside makes this the second location in Toronto where diners can stop for elevated pub food and plenty of refreshments. Their selection of eats includes all the standard pub fare, but with Duke’s own twist and flare.
Where: 709 Queen St. E
Tiarré’s Brunch & Bistro
This is the second location now for Tiarre’s Brunch & Bistro, a place well-known already in Toronto for not only brunch, but decadent cakes and desserts. This new location has only been open a few weeks for regular brunch and dinner service. Stop in for the food, the beautiful atmosphere, and the picture-perfect cocktails.
Where: 1980 Queen Street E
Martine’s Wine Bar
Sit back and relax for an evening with one of Toronto’s newest wine bars and dinner spots. Martine’s Wine Bar, in Toronto’s Little Italy, provide a menu of Italian-inspired dishes alongside an extensive wine list. The serves are there and ready to offer any pairing suggestions for your appetizers, main course, or pastas.
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Where: 293 Palmerston Ave.
Gateau Ghost
One of the most wonderful parts about the menu at Gateau Ghost, a new brunch spot in Toronto, is the fact that it changes daily. Their pastries are made fresh daily and in-house, so each visit will bring about chances to try a variety of different sweets. They also serve full brunch plates, sides, various café drinks, cocktails, and natural wines.
Where: 974 College St.
Eataly
This new spot at the Don Mills Shops is Eataly’s third GTA location and promise the same great combo dining and shopping experience as the other two locations. Eataly is an Italian Market, café, and restaurant with freshly made and handmade goodies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, but especially for dessert.
Where: 49 Karl Fraser Rd, North York
What’s New in Wellington
This past month saw the long-awaited official grand opening of the Wellington Market Food Hall. With it, we get dozens of new restaurants, cafes, bars, and bakeries to try. Below are some of the newest notable additions that opened in May in the Wellington Market Food Hall.
- Japa Dog: The first Japa Dog location to open outside of British Columbia is the new location that is now open in the Wellington Market! Japa Dog provide a gourmet hot dog experience with dogs dressed up a variety of ways. Along with the fully loaded hot dogs, Japa Dog also offer a menu of French fry dishes, Takoyaki, dashi chicken, and soups. Details
- East Tea Can: Now open in the Well is Mississauga’s East Tea Can Middle Eastern canteen and its second location in the GTA. The Toronto menu offers various ways to get social over food with friends, as much of their food can be enjoyed family style or to share. East Tea Can also offer fresh stone-baked breads, and specialty coffees or teas. Details
- Farzi Café: This new and modern Indian bistro in the Well is now open for decadent dining experiences. They offer a brunch and dinner menu and are a franchise which comes from a world-renowned brand of Indian cafes. The Farzi Café have their new location the Wellington Food Hall, as well as many others across the world. Details
June Dining Events in Toronto
Secret City The Perfect Bite Dinner Experience
Secret City is an events company in Toronto for escape room experiences, and unique dining events which pop up every month. This June, grab tickets for their Perfect Bite Dinner Experience, inspired by the Netflix movie, Glass Onion: Knives Out. Those perfect bites are served through a four-course dinner.
When: June 28 and 30, 2024
Where: Peter Pan Bistro, 145 Peter St.
How much: $149 per person
Riverside Eats & Beats Fest
This Riverside neighbourhood event is a one-day only celebration. The Riverside Eats & Beats Festival will feature live outdoor entertainment, food specials from over 50 local eateries, a beer gardens, and free games. The family-friendly event also includes a line-up of live kids’ entertainment.
When: June 8, 2024
Where: Riverside, Queen Street East between Davies and Empire Ave.
How much: free to attend
Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer Festival
Take three days this June to savour all that the Toronto Beaches & Ribfest has to offer. The food festival at Woodbine Park is free to attend and offers various vendors showcasing the very best in Canadian barbecue food. The three days have a full schedule of live music to add to the event with country on Friday, rock on Saturday, and a mashup of genres on Sunday.
When: June 14-16, 2024
Where: Woodbine Park, 1675 Lakeshore Blvd. East
How much: free to attend
Taste of Little Italy
With so much excellent Italian cuisine in Toronto, the Taste of Little Italy events helps to make trying it all a bit easier. The three-day food festival will have on-site vendors, as well as extended patios for the nearby eateries. Along with the food, enjoy a bit of music, art, shopping, and entertainment.
When: June 14-16, 2024
Where: College St. from Bathurst to Shaw St.
How much: free to attend
Brunchfest
Celebrate the start of summer and the warmest of patio seasons with Toronto’s annual Brunchfest. This outdoor food festival features a lineup of over 50 different brunch dishes to sample, a Caesar garden, plenty of mimosa options, and interactive games. Live musicians and DJs are also set to perform throughout the festival.
When: June 15-16, 2024
Where: The Grounds at Hotel X, 115 Princes’ Blvd.
How much: $17.95-$25.95
The Ontario Oyster Festival
Help celebrate the 6th Annual Ontario Oyster Festival with Rodney’s Oyster House while also helping out the Mustard Seed of Toronto. The single-day event will include live music, a live auction, plenty of craft drinks, and of course, the seafood. Tickets include one drink and one food ticket with more available for purchase at the event.
When: June 23, 2024
Where: Rodney’s Oyster House, 469 King St. W
How much: $35
Rodney's Oyster House, 469 King St W, Toronto
June 23, 2024
$35 & up
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The Grounds at Hotel X Toronto, 115 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
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