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Neighbourhood guide
Kensington Market, Chinatown and Little Italy
The market lanes, Spadina’s Chinatown, the AGO and College Street.
Neighbourhood guide · Toronto
Kensington Market, Chinatown and Little Italy
Kensington Market, Spadina’s Chinatown, the AGO and the starred tables of College Street.
What's onThis week in Toronto
What to see and do
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On Dundas Street
Art Gallery of Ontario
The great art gallery of Ontario, on Dundas Street West by Grange Park.
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Food and colour
Kensington Market and Chinatown
The lanes of Kensington and the markets of Spadina Avenue.
Where to eat
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One MICHELIN Star
Alo
Contemporary French tasting menus on the third floor of a Victorian building at Spadina and Queen. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
3rd Floor, 163 Spadina Avenue, Toronto ON M5V 2L6Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
Quetzal
Upscale Mexican cooking and craft cocktails on College Street. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
419 College Street, Toronto ON M5T 1T1Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star
DaNico
Chef Daniele Corona’s restaurant on College Street, with Liberty Entertainment Group. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
440 College Street, Toronto ON M5T 1T3Explore View on map
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Bib Gourmand
Grey Gardens
A wine bar and kitchen in Kensington Market; a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.
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A neighbourhood restaurant
Giulietta
Rob Rossi and David Minicucci’s Italian restaurant on College Street.
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The Dip, on College Street
Cafe Diplomatico
The patio institution of Little Italy, serving for more than 50 years.
Bars and music
Shopping
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Vintage and spice
Kensington Market
Vintage clothes, spice shops, bakeries and cheese, in the lanes west of Spadina.
Share your Kensington, Chinatown & Little Italy tips
Spent a morning in Kensington Market? Share your route.
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