With everything going on the city, there's never a shortage of Toronto food news. From hot new Toronto restaurant openings and the most heartbreaking closures to new and returning festivals, there's always something happening in the city.

With this month's Toronto food news, we can't wait to get our hands (and mouths) on the new Pizzeria Badiali x Shake Shack collab menu items, plus in other pizza news, a Beaches favourite was crowned World Champion Pizza Maker. Coupled with all the new Italian restaurants that have opened in the last few months, we think it's safe to say that pizza and pasta are having a moment right now. It could be a result of the desperate need for comfort in today's very uncertain world, but we're here for the carbs, regardless.

With the days getting longer, patio season looming large and the tastiest Toronto food news stories making us salivate, there's so much to look forward to this spring.

The hottest Toronto food news for April 2026

  • foodism just released its lists of the Best Restaurants in Toronto for 2026 and the Best Bars in Toronto.
  • Steam Whistle's pre-game tailgate parties are back for Blue Jays season before every home game, right next to the Rogers Centre. 
  • Michelin-recognized Vietnamese restaurant, Phở Lệ just moved into Baldwin Village, serving phở, bánh mì and cà phê sữa đá.

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  • In case flights don’t feel long enough already, Toronto just got a new airplane-themed café and lounge. FlyMood is open at Bathurst and Bloor.
  • Henderson Brewing is hosting Bagels, Schmears, Solly's and Beer Fest on April 25. Yes, it’s a mouthful. And yes, your mouth will be full of bagels.
  • Straight from Japan, Marugame Udon just opened its first Toronto location at Yonge and Wellesley, slinging fresh, handmade udon and tempura.
  • On Saturday, May 2, Wilmot Orchards is hosting its bi-annual Spring Supper Club at its picturesque Newcastle farm, where a multi-course menu will feature its blueberries in every dish. 

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  • Toronto just got a new spot for Palestinian-inspired breakfast sandwiches. Makann is now open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3p.m. in The Annex.
  • Restaurant heavyweight Grant van Gameron (Bar Raval, Martine's Wine Bar, El Rey Mezcal Bar) is heading out to wine country with the opening of the new Rosetta on Picton’s Main Street.

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  • A legendary, family-run Montréal spot just landed in Toronto after 40 years in business. Spano’s Diner slings old-school diner dishes like loads of hand-helds in family-sized portions.
  • ButterBar, an entire store dedicated to gourmet, flavoured butters, is opening in Port Credit this spring.
  • Torontonians never have to visit the Queen and Spadina McDonald’s for a burger again — New York Sliders and Oklahoma Burgers have both moved into the neighbourhood.

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  • Kyma just opened in The Junction, serving giant, healthy bowls packed with protein.
  • Toronto’s iconic Pizzeria Badiali has teamed up with the city’s Shake Shack locations to offer a limited edition menu from April 6–19, including a Spicy Vodka Chicken Parm, Pizza Fries with Creamy Pepperoncini Dip and a Brio Chinotto Shake.
  • Starting April 1, for a limited time, you can get a full meal for $14.99 at Kinton Ramen. Ahead of the new Mortal Kombat II, the new Mortal “Kombo” includes a Value Ramen with your choice of protein, Tokyo Fries and a drink.
  • Canada’s Pizzéria NO.900 was just crowned World Champion Pizza Maker at the International Pizza Challenge — and they have a Beaches location in Toronto where you can try their pies.
  • Taco Fest is back for 2026, and this year, it's hitting three different cities. The festival kicks off in Mississauga at Port Credit Memorial Park from June 27 to 28, then returns to Fort York in Toronto from August 7–9, before closing our the summer at Clock Tower Pier in Montréal from September 5–7.