Diner review data reveals Canadians are craving plant based
foods and meat substitutions
TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2019 /CNW/ -- Celebrating Canada's
diverse and rich culinary offerings, OpenTable, the world's
leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of
Booking Holdings, Inc., today announced the Top 100 Restaurants in
Canada for 2019 according to
OpenTable diners. The list is a comprehensive look at the year's
most beloved dining spots selected from more than 500,000
verified diner reviews of over 3,000 restaurants across the
country. To round up the year, OpenTable is also revealing the top
dining trends of 2019, based on diner reviews.
From the Italian neighbourhood gem Giulietta in
Toronto, the Mediterranean
influenced hot spot Escoba Bistro and Wine Bar in Calgary's downtown core, to the equally as
delicious as it is visually stunning Osteria Savio Volpe in
Vancouver, this year's list
showcases OpenTable's eclectic dining options for every occasion
across Canada. The restaurants
featured have been recognized for their impeccable service, their
ability to orchestrate one-of-a-kind dining experiences and for
consistently offering unforgettable dishes. Ontario has the
greatest number of restaurants included on the list with 55
featured, followed by Alberta with 19, Quebec with 15 and British Columbia with
9 restaurants. Newfoundland and
Saskatchewan are also represented
on the list.
After scouring diner reviews from across the globe for
qualitative insights, OpenTable is sharing the top dining trends of
the year to complement the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada. They include:
- Interest in plant-based diets continues to be on the rise
globally, with reviews referencing plant-based foods having
increased by 136 per cent since 2017
- Healthy substitutions are increasing in popularity across the
globe. Cauliflower crust was mentioned 487 per cent more in diner
reviews since 2017, along with the popular vegan ingredient
jackfruit, a popular stand-in for dishes like pulled pork, being
mentioned 148 per cent more in reviews since 2017.
- OpenTable users were eager to try new things, with 70 per cent
of reservations coming from diners booking specific restaurants for
the first time through OpenTable, compared to repeat diners
- North American cuisine was most popular for breakfast and
lunch, but Italian reigned supreme as the most popular cuisine for
dinner
"Canada's culinary diversity
shines through in this year's list of restaurants," said
Andrea Johnston, COO at OpenTable.
"It's evident from the diner reviews that plant-based options and
locally sourced menus are extremely popular across the country. We
are thrilled to recognize the restaurants that are consistently
providing world-class food and drink and exceptional hospitality
that showcase the country's tastes for multiculturalism and
adventure."
The list of Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2019 is generated solely from
OpenTable diner reviews collected between October 1, 2018,
and September 30, 2019. All restaurants with a minimum
"overall" score and number of qualifying reviews were included for
consideration. Qualifying restaurants were then sorted according to
an overall score generated by unique data points, such as overall
diner rating, user klout, total number of reviews and regional
overall rating.
Based on this methodology, the following restaurants, listed in
alphabetical order, comprise the Top 100 Restaurants in
Canada for 2019 according to
OpenTable diners. The complete list can also be viewed
here.
Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2019
850 Degrees – Etobicoke, ON
Akira Back – Toronto, ON
Ascari Enoteca – Toronto, ON
Atelier – Ottawa – Ottawa, ON
Backhouse – Niagara-on-the-Lake,
ON
Bar Isabel – Toronto, ON
Berkeley North – Hamilton, ON
Bishop's – Vancouver, BC
Bonaparte – Montreal, QC
Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant – Calgary,
AB
Byblos - Downtown – Toronto,
ON
Cano Restaurant – Toronto, ON
Canoe Restaurant and Bar – Toronto,
ON
Carben Restaurant – Ottawa, ON
The Carriage House Restaurant & Wine Bar – Burlington, ON
Casa Fuego – Toronto, ON
Chabrol Restaurant – Toronto,
ON
Chef's Table – Montreal, QC
Chez Sophie - Montreal – Montreal,
QC
Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill – Vancouver, BC
Core – Toronto, ON
DaiLo – Toronto, ON
Damas – Montreal, QC
Don Alfonso 1890 – Toronto, ON
Eden - Rimrock Resort Hotel – Banff,
AB
Escoba Bistro and Wine Bar – Calgary,
AB
Fishbone Bistro - Main St Stouffville – Stoufville, ON
Five Sails Restaurant – Vancouver,
BC
Flor de Sal – Toronto, ON
George Restaurant – Toronto,
ON
Giulietta – Toronto, ON
Gotham Steakhouse and Bar – Vancouver,
BC
Grapes - Fairmont Banff Springs – Banff,
AB
Grappa Restaurant – Etobicoke,
ON
Grey Gardens – Toronto, ON
The Grill Room at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler – Whistler, BC
Hearth Restaurant – Saskatoon,
SK
Her Father's Cider Bar + Kitchen – Toronto, ON
Hy's Steakhouse - Multiple Locations – Calgary, AB; Vancouver, BC
Ile Flottante (former Les Deux Singes) – Montreal, QC
Jellyfish Montreal – Montreal, QC
Joso's – Toronto, ON
Jules Bistro - Queen West –
Toronto, ON
King Street Trio – Waterloo, ON
Klein / Harris – Calgary, AB
KOKO! Share Bar – Toronto, ON
La Banane – Toronto, ON
Langdon Hall Dining Room – Cambridge,
ON
L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon -
Montréal – Montreal, QC
LaurieRaphael - Quebec –
Quebec, QC
LaVinia – Toronto, ON
Le Baccara - Casino du Lac Leamy – Gatineau, QC
Le Baratin – Toronto, ON
Le Club Chasse et Peche – Montreal,
QC
Le Filet – Montreal, QC
Lulu Bar – Calgary, AB
L'Unità Enoteca – Toronto, ON
Maison Boulud – Montreal, QC
Mamakas Taverna – Toronto, ON
Michael's on Simcoe – Toronto, ON
Miku Restaurant - Toronto –
Toronto, ON
Morton's The Steakhouse - Toronto
– Toronto, ON
The Nash – Calgary, AB
Niko's Bistro – Calgary, AB
Nuit Social – Toronto, ON
Opus Restaurant – Toronto, ON
Osteria Savio Volpe – Vancouver,
BC
Paradis BBQ – Montreal, QC
Pigeonhole – Calgary, AB
Posto Pizzeria and Bar – Calgary,
AB
Q Haute Cuisine (formerly La Caille) – Calgary, AB
Raymonds Restaurant – St. John's,
NF
Restaurant Le Continental – Quebec,
QC
Rickshaw Bar – Toronto, ON
Ristorante Beatrice – Montreal,
QC
Root & Bone – Fonthill, ON
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Calgary
– Calgary, AB
Sabor Restaurant – Edmonton,
AB
Salt Wine Bar – Toronto, ON
Scaramouche – Toronto, ON;
Scaramouche Pasta Bar – Toronto,
ON
Shoushin – Toronto, ON
Sorrel Rosedale – Toronto, ON
Sukiyaki House – Calgary, AB
Tachi - Assembly Chef's Hall – Toronto,
ON
Tavola – Vancouver, BC
Ten Foot Henry – Calgary, AB
Tide & Vine – Niagara Falls,
ON
Treadwell Farm-to-Table Cuisine -
Niagara on the lake – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Trius Winery Restaurant – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Tzin Wine & Tapas – Edmonton,
AB
Vero Bistro Moderne – Calgary,
AB
Viaggio - Toronto – Toronto, ON
Vineland Estates Winery Restaurant – Vineland, ON
WORKSHOP kitchen + culture – Calgary,
AB
Yasu - Sushi Bar – Toronto, ON
The Yellow Pear Kitchen – St.
Catherines, ON
Yukashi Japanese Cuisine – Toronto,
ON
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine (fka Zest Restaurant) – Vancouver, BC
Zen Japanese Restaurant - Markham
– Markham, ON
Zen Japanese Restaurant - West
Vancouver – Vancouver,
BC
* Restaurants with multiple winning locations were counted
one time.
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