{"id":154650,"date":"2025-09-19T10:24:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T10:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/154650\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T10:24:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T10:24:23","slug":"these-are-some-of-the-best-new-restaurants-in-canada-according-to-a-new-list-ctvnews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/154650\/","title":{"rendered":"These are some of the best new restaurants in Canada, according to a new list \u2013 CTVNews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>31 new \u2018culinary hotspots\u2019 are celebrated on Air Canada\u2019s annual best restaurants list<\/p>\n<p class=\"b-date-custom__date-item\">Published:\u00a0September 19, 2025 at 6:08AM EDT<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IXCMGDRCMZFLNNN7TML4XZ473E.jpg\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Dozens of eateries have landed on Air Canada\u2019s Best New Restaurants list, which celebrates the country\u2019s latest \u201cculinary hotspots.\u201d<br \/>\nThis year\u2019s ranking was released earlier this week and features 31 of the country\u2019s \u201cmost exciting\u201d new restaurants, spanning 10 cities from coast to coast.<br \/>\nThe top 10 finalists will be revealed on Nov. 17 in Toronto. (Air Canada graphic) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IBPAEB5A32EVBCRMOOPQQI3YFU.jpg\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>A news release says the \u201ctrailblazing establishments\u201d &#8212; from St. John\u2019s, NL, to Victoria, B.C. &#8212; are shaping Canada\u2019s dining culture, with the list reflecting \u201cthe talent, diversity and creativity fuelling the country\u2019s culinary scene.\u201d<br \/>\nIt says finalists are also recognized for the quality of their food and level of service, along with their commitment to culture.<br \/>\n\u201cEach finalist tells its own story, blending personal vision with local ingredients and diverse cultural influences to deliver unique and unforgettable dining experiences,\u201d according to Air Canada in the release.<br \/>\nThe 2025 finalists, in alphabetical order, are:<br \/>\n (SeongJoon Cho\/Bloomberg) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WEM7KVZIYFBT3ILIFYN4EMZUZ4.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>aKin, Toronto (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/VMPGIDMX25ANJDWSAM4GMO5YBM.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Baby Baby, Winnipeg (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/EMTXPTUCZFENZIV4DEQFGZ3QJ4.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Bona Fide, Montreal (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FWVCGCV5NNGMFEXDUFWJX772RQ.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Claire Jacques, Montreal (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SBQHUDNLSNECLDFSLE5ZW4IWMM.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>DOPO + Bar Rocca, Calgary (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/M74DACYGGBHKVKQTSJX567X7NQ.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>ELEM, Vancouver (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FRE766Z26JCQVJRUVXSDIVAG2M.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>General Public, Toronto (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LTKHLSJ5IZASDIFGB5L37LM57I.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Janevca, Victoria (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NOHEJOWJN5AGZI675LUQ2EKME4.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>June, Vancouver (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/XKSHXEPL7ZCJFH5NCRTLQQHRRE.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Le Violon, Montreal (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/4UTAD72OGFECNL3AEWEDU5IUIQ.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Linny\u2019s, Toronto (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/QFCKLAAELZHVXC4P4K2NHHVMPQ.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Maven, Toronto (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3BGLRC3WTNGEXBLCBOVDABGJGQ.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Molenne, Montreal (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/JBOFWFXXXBFHDNCOPF74KBZXJM.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Mystic, Halifax (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RACVRJC6ARE7JP75GDAHFRDCQM.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Nero Tondo, Vancouver (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ZTIDMUUPGJAL5MY2YISZANQS7Y.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Niwa, Vancouver (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TXKUVIFENJGDPNIYXHMYRISOXU.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>No. 8, Burlington (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/KEJ3ZUU6TFGRJG36ATB2VOUAHM.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Olia, Edmonton (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMHL4JJC6BFPJKWPKTXCXAIYI4.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Panac\u00e9e, Montreal (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PXHAKVZT4JCFTGVOFKJBJQENUE.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Pasta Pooks, Montreal (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RWEPWRSJ7NATHMG44PBN6NXPJI.PNG\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Rabbit Rabbit, Victoria (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ZDP5273GCRD27GUIU5BKM25JFY.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Rabble, St. John\u2019s (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/QLTEXJ7XINAO5HO7YE7KKDZSKY.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Restaurant Limbo, Montreal (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PZ4CSKFN7JGG5G2UJXIHDDV24U.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Rotisserie La Lune, Montreal (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/VHNTVFIFMVAL7HT6UPDCR5R4VY.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Selene, Vancouver (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/YFYIOERTTFCILPGT3PWDX2JDOQ.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Shirley\u2019s, Winnipeg (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FKAYBVU7EVC6DPPDDNMVE5AICY.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Sumibiyaki Arashi, Vancouver (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AMAHSHCN7ZGXLKXBKQSH4A4YWU.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Sushi Hyun Omakase, Vancouver (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FSUQUA6GXVAHPJ4HHWWEBJGJ74.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Sushi Nishinokaze, Montreal (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5LFUJV7R4BEYNCSRKTBTQX7NGE.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Tribute, Halifax (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/OGW7653FFBBQPLFXZI25DIJDJY.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Yan Dining Room, Toronto (Air Canada photo) <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/FRCJOSH4W5D25JCK3VJKMDOIUE.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>The airline says restaurants selected were new openings between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025, \u201cnominated independently by Air Canada\u2019s Best New Restaurants national panel of trusted culinary voices.\u201d<br \/>\nIt says an anonymous \u201cculinary expert\u201d visited the shortlisted restaurants \u201cas any guest would.\u201d A framework, in collaboration with DINR &#8212; a Montreal-based restaurant reservation app &#8212; was then used to determine the finalists.<br \/>\nAir Canada\u2019s Best New Restaurants list launched in 2002, with the company lauding it as the country\u2019s longest-running such ranking &#8212; adding that the program continues to showcase the best \u201cFood Worth Flying For\u201d and provide \u201ca career-changing platform for chefs\u2026\u201d<br \/>\n <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CBZU67NXVNCSFE6KY6U5EIH344.png\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Andrew Shibata, vice-president of Brand at Air Canada, says the company is proud to showcase new restaurants \u201cyear after year,\u201d especially because &#8220;food connects us to our roots, our communities, and to one another.\u201d (Enrique\/Pexels). <img decoding=\"async\" resizerappversion=\"1\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/I7T5VNOTMNAFLOANSTRIPEO44M.jpg\"  height=\"281.25\"\/>Last year, Montreal\u2019s Sabayon took the top spot, while Osteria Giulia and Edulis \u2013 both in Toronto and recognized in 2022 and 2012, respectively \u2013 \u201cremain two of the city\u2019s most coveted reservations,\u201d according to Air Canada. 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