Attention all foodies: Winterlicious 2015 is here.
The annual culinary festival kicked off Friday throughout the streets of Toronto. It’ll wrap up on Thursday, Feb. 12.
This year will see more than 200 top restaurants throughout the city offer a three-course menu at three price categories (lunch $18, $23, $28 and dinner $25, $35, $45).
Below is a map of the restaurants participating in the annual event, with the types of cuisines colour-coded.
Here are CTVNews.ca's top picks for restaurants in four categories: vegan, pubs, cost-efficient and heavy hitters:
Vegan
Winterlicious is vegan-friendly, offering some unique culinary experiences throughout the city.
Grasslands
For any vegan looking for fresh options, Grasslands has them. The downtown restaurant’s aim is to concentrate on whole foods and ingredients, while providing guests with a calming atmosphere.
Menu available online.
Trevor Kitchen and Bar
Located in a 150-year-old heritage building, this downtown restaurant has been serving customers for more than 20 years. Yelp users recommend trying the beet salad with goat cheese.
Menu available online.
Find more vegan options here.
Pubs
Get your pub on with these classic options!
The Abbot on Eglinton
Rated four out of five stars on Yelp, this north Toronto pub follows the gastropub tradition.
Menu availablen online.
Mill Street Brew Pub
Offering more than 12 craft beers, Mill Street Brew Pub is a great option for Winterlicious goers. The pub, which is located in the Distillery District, is surrounded by brewery vats and high top stools.
Menu available online.
Wallet-friendly options
Below are some options that are easier on the wallet: restaurants offering $18 lunches and $25 dinners.
Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge
Rated four stars out of five on Yelp, Insomnia is one of the top restaurants in this year’s culinary event. Located in the Annex, they’re open from early morning to late night and offer a brunch menu.
Menu available online.
Lil Baci
If you’re looking for Italian food on a budget, look no further. Lil Baci is a pizzeria and Italian eatery located in Toronto’s midtown area. Yelp users recommend trying the duck ragu.
Menu available online.
Find more cost-efficient options here.
Heavy hitters
These restaurants are the ones you’d likely call ahead and make reservations at.
Canoe
Hailed as one of Canada’s best restaurants, this location is rated four out of five stars on Yelp. One of the best parts about Canoe is the view, which overlooks Toronto as well as Lake Ontario. Patrons can expect a menu that is geared towards offering traditional Canadian cuisine.
Menu available online.
Momofuku Daisho
Celebrity chef David Chang’s Toronto outpost offers a menu rich with local and fresh foods. Be sure to make a reservation as soon as possible as Momofuku Daisho is one of the most popular locations in the city.
Menu available online.
For information on all locations, visit the City of Toronto's official guide.
