Some recent Toronto favourites of mine that I've tried in the past few months. Mostly newer places, but some of these have been around for a while now.
Vit Beo: tiny, late-night Vietnamese place on Bloor.
https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/vit-beo-toronto/
Mezu: great Korean place on Dundas with a big patio.
https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/mezu-toronto/
Rosalinda: this one was a pleasant surprise in multiple ways - not only are there not a lot places in the financial district actually worth going to; but it's all vegan as well - and all good. Beautiful interior too.
https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/rosalinda-toronto/
Tè: great patio spot for the summer, with some interesting dishes like kimchi ravioli and tasty snacks like bulgogi sliders.
http://www.tastetoronto.ca/te-restaurant/
Three Hands: cozy little place on Dundas with some hearty things to eat and drink - and open late.
https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/three-hands-toronto/
The Walton: primarily a cafe & bar, but it also has some great Scandinavian fisk dishes and a cute backyard patio.
https://www.blogto.com/cafes/the-walton-toronto/
Pizzeria Defina: good pizza on Roncesvalles for when you're tired of Libretto and Superpoint.
https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/p...efina-toronto/
Union: this one's been around for a good decade now, but it has a rotating menu based on local seasonal ingredients.
Leña: gorgeous, art deco interior - and the food's not bad either.
https://notablelife.com/best-toronto...group-dinners/
Itacate: some of the best traditional tacos around, located on St. Clair.
https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/itacate-toronto/
Paris Paris: if you can get past the douchey-sounding name, it's actually quite good.
https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/paris-paris-toronto/
Narami: lovely space on Ossington specializing in sake and hand rolls.
https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/n...sushi-toronto/