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45 Essential Scarborough Restaurants
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Posted Feb 02, 2025
45 Essential Scarborough Restaurants
Written By
Posted Feb 02, 2025
Discover the Best Restaurants in Scarborough.
Whether you're a local resident or just passing through, Scarborough offers a wide variety of dining options to satisfy any craving. From casual eateries to elegant fine dining, Scarborough's diverse restaurant scene promises something for everyone.
Looking for the perfect spot? Check out our list of the best restaurants in Scarborough for top-rated dining experiences that will delight your taste buds.
Mississauga
4559 Hurontario St #12B
Saravanaa Bhavan
Indian
This long-running international chain serving up South Indian vegetarian dishes, including dosas.
Saravanaa Bhavan
Mississauga
4559 Hurontario St #12B
This long-running international chain serving up South Indian vegetarian dishes, including dosas.
Indian
Scarborough
41 Lebovic Ave A117
Fish & Loaf
This spot doesn't specialize in a single cuisine, instead focusing on local, healthy and sustainable produce.
Fish & Loaf
Scarborough
41 Lebovic Ave A117
This spot doesn't specialize in a single cuisine, instead focusing on local, healthy and sustainable produce.
Casa Imperial
Special-occasion dining, including daily dim sum, in a mansion with European decor and chandeliers.
Casa Imperial
Special-occasion dining, including daily dim sum, in a mansion with European decor and chandeliers.
Scarborough
395 Bamburgh Cir D104
Oo-Kinza Fish House
Check out this tiny market for premium seafood and Japanese specialties in Scarborough.
Oo-Kinza Fish House
Scarborough
395 Bamburgh Cir D104
Check out this tiny market for premium seafood and Japanese specialties in Scarborough.
Ni Ji Sushi
Intimate eatery with lots of warm wood accents fixes up sushi, Japanese fare and a few Korean dishes.
Ni Ji Sushi
Intimate eatery with lots of warm wood accents fixes up sushi, Japanese fare and a few Korean dishes.
Mamajoun
Indulge in the finest Mamajoun pizza and savour the flavours of authentic Armenian cuisine at this renowned pizzeria.
Mamajoun
Indulge in the finest Mamajoun pizza and savour the flavours of authentic Armenian cuisine at this renowned pizzeria.
Kroran Uyghur Cuisine
A Uyghur (Turkic influence in Chinese cooking) menu of halal-certified noodles and kebabs.
Kroran Uyghur Cuisine
A Uyghur (Turkic influence in Chinese cooking) menu of halal-certified noodles and kebabs.
Scarborough
4800 Sheppard Ave E
Babu
Sri Lankan
No-frills takeout joint offering traditional Indian plates at the counter and for delivery.
Babu
Scarborough
4800 Sheppard Ave E
No-frills takeout joint offering traditional Indian plates at the counter and for delivery.
Sri Lankan
Scarborough
2600 Birchmount Rd #2586
Mexico Lindo
Mexican
A chalkboard menu featuring traditional Mexican fare and combo meals in a relaxed, no frills setting.
Mexico Lindo
Scarborough
2600 Birchmount Rd #2586
A chalkboard menu featuring traditional Mexican fare and combo meals in a relaxed, no frills setting.
Mexican
Scarborough
HSBC Bank Plazza
Minerva Tiffins
Indian
Unadorned Indian counter-serve specializing in dosa, idly and vada, plus milkshakes and lassi.
Minerva Tiffins
Scarborough
HSBC Bank Plazza
Unadorned Indian counter-serve specializing in dosa, idly and vada, plus milkshakes and lassi.
Indian
Scarborough
371 Old Kingston Rd
Mark's Pizzas
Pizza
Featuring pie flavours like marinara & shaved Garlic, spinach ricotta, pepperoni, jalapeno and hot honey and even a breakfast pizza, this joint is Scarborough is a must try.
Mark's Pizzas
Scarborough
371 Old Kingston Rd
Featuring pie flavours like marinara & shaved Garlic, spinach ricotta, pepperoni, jalapeno and hot honey and even a breakfast pizza, this joint is Scarborough is a must try.
Pizza
Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill
Serving authentic Iraqi dishes and flavours is the form of wraps, shawarma and arabi plates.
Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill
Serving authentic Iraqi dishes and flavours is the form of wraps, shawarma and arabi plates.
Scarborough
1466 Kingston Rd
Jatujak
Thai
Cozy outfit featuring a petite menu of street food selections and family recipes, plus Thai desserts.
Jatujak
Scarborough
1466 Kingston Rd
Cozy outfit featuring a petite menu of street food selections and family recipes, plus Thai desserts.
Thai
Aleppo Kebab
Understated restaurant specializing in kebab wraps and dishes with rice, plus spring rolls.
Aleppo Kebab
Understated restaurant specializing in kebab wraps and dishes with rice, plus spring rolls.
Scarborough
6758 Kingston Rd
Lamanna's Bakery
Italian
Neighbourhood bakeshop offering traditional Italian sweets and coffees, plus deli sandwiches.
Lamanna's Bakery
Scarborough
6758 Kingston Rd
Neighbourhood bakeshop offering traditional Italian sweets and coffees, plus deli sandwiches.
Italian
Scarborough
1760 Ellesmere Rd
Canbe Foods
Indian
This joint in Scarborough serves South Indian and Sri Lankan dishes including Briyani and Roti.
Canbe Foods
Scarborough
1760 Ellesmere Rd
This joint in Scarborough serves South Indian and Sri Lankan dishes including Briyani and Roti.
Indian
Northern Smokes
Straightforward restaurant and takeaway offering sandwiches and platters featuring halal smoked meat.
Northern Smokes
Straightforward restaurant and takeaway offering sandwiches and platters featuring halal smoked meat.
Lucky Lin's
No-frills West Indian-Chinese eatery serving up curries, Caribbean-style lo mein and more.
Lucky Lin's
No-frills West Indian-Chinese eatery serving up curries, Caribbean-style lo mein and more.
Danforth Village
2638 Danforth Ave
Len Duckworth's Fish and Chips
British
Popular eatery for traditional fried fish 'n' chips, plus shrimp, scallops and coleslaw.
Len Duckworth's Fish and Chips
Danforth Village
2638 Danforth Ave
Popular eatery for traditional fried fish 'n' chips, plus shrimp, scallops and coleslaw.
British
Scarborough
2919 Lawrence Ave E
Patty Time
Jamaican
Stuffed meat pies and Jamaican mains turned out in an unpretentious counter-service location.
Patty Time
Scarborough
2919 Lawrence Ave E
Stuffed meat pies and Jamaican mains turned out in an unpretentious counter-service location.
Jamaican
Sahan Restaurant
Goat ribs, chicken stew and other Somali dishes served in an informal setting with a prayer room.
Sahan Restaurant
Goat ribs, chicken stew and other Somali dishes served in an informal setting with a prayer room.
Kabob Guys - Scarborough
Relaxed counter-serve restaurant offering Middle Eastern staples such as kebabs and tikka wraps.
Kabob Guys - Scarborough
Relaxed counter-serve restaurant offering Middle Eastern staples such as kebabs and tikka wraps.
Scarborough
1033 Markham Rd
The Real McCoy
American
Enduring family operation serves charbroiled hamburgers and pizza in an easygoing environment.
The Real McCoy
Scarborough
1033 Markham Rd
Enduring family operation serves charbroiled hamburgers and pizza in an easygoing environment.
American
Scarborough
78 Wellesley St E
Ibrahim BBQ Shawarma
Middle Eastern
No-frills counter serve featuring Middle Eastern–style BBQ, including chicken and beef shawarma.
Ibrahim BBQ Shawarma
Scarborough
78 Wellesley St E
No-frills counter serve featuring Middle Eastern–style BBQ, including chicken and beef shawarma.
Middle Eastern
Scarborough
351 Pitfield Rd
The Roti Hut
Caribbean
Long-time, family-friendly restaurant offering homestyle Caribbean fare amid tropical decor.
The Roti Hut
Scarborough
351 Pitfield Rd
Long-time, family-friendly restaurant offering homestyle Caribbean fare amid tropical decor.
Caribbean
Esquire Restaurant
Greek
Fast-food Greek eatery with a long history, preparing gyros and burgers from family recipes.
Esquire Restaurant
Fast-food Greek eatery with a long history, preparing gyros and burgers from family recipes.
Greek
ACR Hot Roti & Doubles
This spot serves authentic Trinidadian street food with fresh and flavourful ingredients.
ACR Hot Roti & Doubles
This spot serves authentic Trinidadian street food with fresh and flavourful ingredients.
Scarborough
641 Pharmacy Ave
Lageez Authentic Indian Cuisine
Indian
Curries, samosas and other traditional Indian dishes are the draw at this pint-sized, relaxed eatery.
Lageez Authentic Indian Cuisine
Scarborough
641 Pharmacy Ave
Curries, samosas and other traditional Indian dishes are the draw at this pint-sized, relaxed eatery.
Indian
Ted's Restaurant
Extensive menu centered on full-course breakfast meals, luncheon sandwiches and classic hamburgers.
Ted's Restaurant
Extensive menu centered on full-course breakfast meals, luncheon sandwiches and classic hamburgers.
Scarborough
1846-1848 Lawrence Ave E
Ghadir Meat
Middle Eastern
Venerable, no-frills venue in a strip mall offering Middle Eastern roasted meats and other basics.
Ghadir Meat
Scarborough
1846-1848 Lawrence Ave E
Venerable, no-frills venue in a strip mall offering Middle Eastern roasted meats and other basics.
Middle Eastern
Johnny's Hamburgers
Hamburger counter that offers hearty charcoal-broiled patties with old-school toppings for takeout.
Johnny's Hamburgers
Hamburger counter that offers hearty charcoal-broiled patties with old-school toppings for takeout.
Scarborough
1920 Ellesmere Rd
Federick Restaurant
Hakka
Indian-style Chinese dishes plus lunch specials served in contemporary surrounds.
Federick Restaurant
Scarborough
1920 Ellesmere Rd
Indian-style Chinese dishes plus lunch specials served in contemporary surrounds.
Hakka
Scarborough
4810 Sheppard Ave E
Mona's Roti
Caribbean
Warm, family-run Trinidadian roti bakery also furnishing jerk chicken, curries and West Indian drinks.
Mona's Roti
Scarborough
4810 Sheppard Ave E
Warm, family-run Trinidadian roti bakery also furnishing jerk chicken, curries and West Indian drinks.
Caribbean
Mexitaco
Mellow bar & grill offering tacos, burritos and other Mexican street fare, plus a seasonal patio.
Mexitaco
Mellow bar & grill offering tacos, burritos and other Mexican street fare, plus a seasonal patio.
Scarborough
1823 Lawrence Ave E
Shawarma Empire
Middle Eastern
Unassuming spot for pitas stuffed with roasted meat and other quick-serve Middle Eastern dishes.
Shawarma Empire
Scarborough
1823 Lawrence Ave E
Unassuming spot for pitas stuffed with roasted meat and other quick-serve Middle Eastern dishes.
Middle Eastern
Fat Ninja Bite
Quick-serve spot for Asian-fusion burgers, chips, noodle soups and soft-serve ice cream.
Fat Ninja Bite
Quick-serve spot for Asian-fusion burgers, chips, noodle soups and soft-serve ice cream.
The Markham Station
Casual 24-hour diner known for its ample eats and all-day breakfast menu, plus pool tables and a patio.
The Markham Station
Casual 24-hour diner known for its ample eats and all-day breakfast menu, plus pool tables and a patio.
Scarborough
2 Invergordon Ave
Francesca Bakery
Italian bakery/cafe with a case of cookies, pastries and gelati, plus deli meals & a sit-down space.
Francesca Bakery
Scarborough
2 Invergordon Ave
Italian bakery/cafe with a case of cookies, pastries and gelati, plus deli meals & a sit-down space.
Perfect Chinese Restaurant
Open 24 hours, this shopping-plaza spot with ample seating serves Chinese dishes including dim sum.
Perfect Chinese Restaurant
Open 24 hours, this shopping-plaza spot with ample seating serves Chinese dishes including dim sum.
Scarborough
5631 Steeles Ave E #5
SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
Deli
SumiLicious brings the real taste of Montreal-Style Smoked Meat to the GTA. Enjoy their variety of sandwiches, meat plates and poutines.
SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
Scarborough
5631 Steeles Ave E #5
SumiLicious brings the real taste of Montreal-Style Smoked Meat to the GTA. Enjoy their variety of sandwiches, meat plates and poutines.
Deli
East Court & Mikes BBQ
Traditional Chinese Barbecue specializing in whole hog Chinese and Filipino lechon and catering.
East Court & Mikes BBQ
Traditional Chinese Barbecue specializing in whole hog Chinese and Filipino lechon and catering.
Scotty Bons - Scarborough
Compact counter-serve offering traditional Caribbean cuisine, including jerk chicken and curry goat.
Scotty Bons - Scarborough
Compact counter-serve offering traditional Caribbean cuisine, including jerk chicken and curry goat.
Scarborough
5210 Finch Ave E
Samosa King
Indian
Strip-mall spot serving classic North and South Indian dishes, with an extensive selection of sweets.
Samosa King
Scarborough
5210 Finch Ave E
Strip-mall spot serving classic North and South Indian dishes, with an extensive selection of sweets.
Indian
Scarborough
2057 Lawrence Ave E
Pho Metro
Vietnamese
Experts in delicious Vietnamese dishes like pho, broken rice, hue style spicy noodle, spring rolls, and vermicelli soup.
Pho Metro
Scarborough
2057 Lawrence Ave E
Experts in delicious Vietnamese dishes like pho, broken rice, hue style spicy noodle, spring rolls, and vermicelli soup.
Vietnamese
Scarborough
2570 Birchmount Rd
Chris Jerk
Jamaican
Modest counter-serve Jamaican eatery featuring jerk chicken, curried goat and other classic dishes.
Chris Jerk
Scarborough
2570 Birchmount Rd
Modest counter-serve Jamaican eatery featuring jerk chicken, curried goat and other classic dishes.
Jamaican