Top end
Zucca Trattoria
2150 yonge street just south of eglinton avenue, 416 488-5774, (http://www.zuccatrattoria.com). homemade pasta, seasonal italian menu.
North 44
2537 yonge street, +1 416 487-4897. m-sa: 5pm-midnight. very pricey.
Centro Grill and Wine Bar
2472 yonge street, +1 416 483-2211. fancy restaurant where celebrities often eat when they're in town. reservation required. expect at least $100/person.
Patisserie La Cigogne
1626 bayview avenue, +1 416 487-1234.
Sushi Rock Cafe
2329 yonge street just north of eglinton ave., +1 416 483-3888. fantastic sushi. $10-20 a meal.
Jules Patisserie
617 mount pleasant, +1 416 481-1666. yummy croque monsieur. good almond croissants and friendly service. limited seating, cafeteria-like atmosphere.
Il Gelatiere
647 mt pleasant avenue south of eglinton ave., +1 416 488-2663. closed mondays. excellent gelato.
Rahier Patisserie
1586 bayview avenue two blocks south of eglinton ave., +1 416 482-0917. w-f 8am-5pm, sa 8am-4pm, su 8am-3pm. excellent croissants.
Good Bite Restaurant
2463 yonge street, +1 416 483-8432, (http://www.goodbite.ca). cheap american diner, surprisingly good food. daily, 7am-10pm.
Thobors Boulangerie Patisserie Café
623 mount pleasant, +1 416 544 1733, (http://www.thobors.ca/). w-su 7:30am-6:30pm. sit-down cafã© with excellent croissants, especially the chocolate ones.
Tabüle
2009 yonge street just north of davisville, +1 416 483-3747, (http://www.tabule.ca). great middle eastern. try the $9 lunch combo plate hummus, babaganuj, tabule and falafel. reservations recommended.
The Flaky Tart
711 mount pleasant, +1 416 484-8278. known for their fruit and savoury pies, and butter tarts.
Hollywood Gelato
1640 bayview avenue south of eglinton ave., +1 416 544-9829. excellent gelato.
Granite Brewery
245 eglinton ave east se corner of eglinton and mt pleasant, free underground parking off mt pleasant, +1 416 322-0723, (http://www.granitebrewery.ca). m 11:30am-midnight, tu-sa 11:30am-1am, su 11am-midnight. beer brewed in house, outdoor patio. entrees $10.50-20.95.
Caffe Demetre
188 eglinton ave east one block west of mt pleasant, +1 416 485-4610, (http://www.waycoolcafe.com). mo-th 8am-midnight, f 8am-2am, sa 9am-2am, su 9am-midnight. brunch, light meals and dessert - crepes, waffles and sundaes with cute names. the ice cream is homemade and very good. good for late night dessert cravings.
There are a lot of restaurant choices in Midtown, ranging from some of Toronto's best and priciest restaurants to neighbourhood establishments. Midtown also has some of the best pastry shops in the city.