Summer camps, swimming, and hiking are only a few of the things you can do in Richmond Hill. The town is largely made up of commercial areas and residential communities with few tourist spots. But, what makes people visit Richmond Hill and keep them coming back for more?
The food, of course!
Richmond Hill is known to have plenty of incredible restaurants to eat at! With tons of good places to eat, which one would hit all the right spots the most?
In this list, we’ve gathered 12 of the best Richmond Hill restaurants for you to dine at!
1. FRILU
You don’t just eat food at Frilu, you experience it! With world-class dishes that are a work of art and high-caliber service, Frilu gives the ultimate fine-dining escapade.
Their seasonally changing tasting menu is thoughtfully prepared to showcase local fresh Canadian ingredients. If you’re looking for contemporary fusion cuisine, Frilu is the place to be!
Frilu takes pride in its craft with beautifully plated dishes that are full of amazing flavor. Their Miso Marinated Pork will have you dreaming about its taste every night.
Their Homemade Sourdough Bread is to die for! You’ll wish you could bring it home.
If pork is not your thing, the Ontario Rainbow Trout is so good that it melts in your mouth!
What to order: Miso Marinated Park, Homemade Sourdough Bread, Ontario Rainbow Trout
Address: 7713 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C4
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2. COTOLET
Situated in Yonge St, Cotolet offers Japanese cuisine with the most delicious sauce selection! This restaurant is the perfect substitute for your Japan trip. With black, gray, and white interiors, their food stands out both in real life and in pictures!
Come to Cotolet if you want perfectly cooked takoyaki, chicken karaage, and pork loin!
In Cotolet, you can choose which sauce you want to go with your dish! The Pork Loin with Brown Sauce is super crispy and tender. The breading is made in-house, making it truly magnificent!
Their Regular Tonkatsu with Red Sauce is the star of the show! Juicy and so nicely breaded, there’s a little bit of tang that goes so well with the sauce.
Smooth, silky, and velvety, the Okonomiyaki with bonito flakes is also a good choice if you want something different.
What to order: Pork Loin with Brown Sauce, Regular Tonkatsu with Red Sauce, Okonomiyaki
Address: 9631 Yonge St #2, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0M5
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3. Citro restaurant
A hidden gem in the old village core of Richmond Hill, Citro Restaurant is a quaint and cozy Italian restaurant with an open kitchen concept! Paintings by local artists are hung around the place for people to enjoy while indulging in great food. If you’re craving the perfect pasta, Citro will be waiting for you!
Their Slow Braised Lamb Shank is a phenomenal dish! Extremely tender and juicy, it melts right away in your mouth!
The Gnocchi Bolognese is completely delicious! It’s made just the right size to balance out the flavor and texture of the potato and sauce.
Another stellar item on the menu is the Penne Ala Vodka. The smoky bacon, rose sauce, and al dente penne go so well together as if these ingredients were perfectly made for each other!
What to order: Slow Braised Lamb Shank, Gnocchi Bolognese, Penne Ala Vodka
Address: 10123 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T7
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4. Toppings
A pretty sweet spot for burger and pizza lovers, Toppings serves yummy American pub-style halal food! Offering huge seating and kid-friendly spaces, this place is ideal for family outings or catching up with your friends.
With so many options ranging from burgers, pizzas, and milkshakes, to poutines, Toppings is your one-stop shop for your halal cravings!
Everything jerk is delicious in Toppings but their Jerk Chicken Burger is absolutely stellar! This has just the right amount of spice to bring out all the good flavours. Delicious, big, and filling, what else could you need?
When it comes to pizzas, their BBQ Chicken Pizza is unmatched! Both the hot banana peppers and BBQ sauce have a unique and distinct taste. Perhaps, that’s the reason why the restaurant is called Toppings.
What to order: Jerk Chicken Burger, BBQ Pizza
Address: 1285 Elgin Mills Rd E #16, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 0B5
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5. Aneal’s Taste Of The Islands
If you want to get a taste of the Caribbeans, Aneal’s Taste Of The Islands has everything to offer! Whether it’s Roti, Jerk Chicken, Curry Shrimps, or any popular Caribbean dishes with a Trinidadian flavour, Aneal’s knows what they’re doing and they’re doing a great job!
Flavourful and scrumptious, the Curry Goat is a must-have! Pair it with their hot sauce made of scorpion peppers and your tongue will hate and love you at the same time because of the burst of spiciness! Definitely not for the faint of heart, proceed with caution.
Their Holiday Black Rum Cake is so moist and dense, one piece is simply not enough! Rum in a cake? Why not? Trust us! You won’t get drunk with this one.
What to order: Curry Goat, Holiday Black Rum Cake
Address: 10220 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B6
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6. Sansotei Ramen
Bringing in the taste of Kyushu and Hokkaido regions in Japan, Sansotei Ramen specializes in authentic Tonkotsu Ramen that will blow your mind! This restaurant is conveniently located near establishments and is perfect for people who are hungry after a long day of walking and shopping!
With rather small tables, Sansotei is ideal for people who like eating alone or with a friend.
Sansotei Ramen changed the game when they allowed customers to choose their preferred salt level! We highly recommended ordering their Tonkotsu ramen with Thick Noodles and Less Salt. The broth is rich and creamy and when paired with thick noodles, you’d be able to taste the distinct flavor of pork bone!
Don’t forget to get a side of gyoza to make your meal complete.
What to order: Tonkotsu with Thick Noodles and Less Salt, Gyoza
Address: 9555 Yonge St Unit#12, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9M5
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7. Unome sushi
Your next go-to sushi and sashimi place in Richmond Hill, Unome sushi is one of the best by all accounts! Quality sushi and work of art presentations, you’d be shocked and amazed at the reasonable price. There are semi-private booths lined up on the sides of the restaurant for a more private eating experience.
The Sashimi & California Roll combines assorted raw fish and California roll on a platter. Fresh salmon, delicate snapper, and white tuna that have a slight coolness to them are all tasty and just the way they should be. The California roll, on the other hand, is perfectly rolled with a natural crunch and is a great pair to the sashimi.
Made with love and care, their Chicken Teriyaki Bento is tender and flavorful! The teriyaki sauce is not overly sweet and not too starchy— a surprisingly enjoyable meal in a sushi place.
What to order: Sashimi & California Roll, Chicken Teriyaki Bento
Address: 9301 Bathurst St Unit 7, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9S2
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8. Sunnyside Grill Richmond Hill
Sunnyside Grill is a famous breakfast spot in Richmond Hill and is a great place for families, friends, business meetings, or coffee to enjoy by yourself! This gem of a restaurant caters to your diet restrictions if you have a special diet. Words are not enough to describe how good this place is, you need to experience it yourself!
If you like bacon, then you’ll love their Peameal Breakfast. Poached eggs cooked to perfection together with extremely lean and excellent bacon are the ultimate breakfast pair!
Their signature dish, the Eggs Benedict, is quite possibly the best you’ll ever have! Fresh, piping hot, and tasty, you won’t look for anything else.
What to order: Peameal Breakfast, Eggs Benedict
Address: 10620 Yonge St Unit 11, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3C5
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9. Three Coins Open Kitchen
A very traditional local breakfast and lunch diner in the downtown area of Richmond Hill, Three Coins Open Kitchen allows you to go back in time when things were simpler. Been around for so long, this place is the OG of all OGs!
With well-maintained furniture including individual jukeboxes in each booth, everyone who lives or visits Richmond Hill should eat here at least once.
It’s hard to decide when there are a lot of things on the menu, so why not have a no-nonsense Breakfast Special with three eggs, toast, fries, and bacon/sausage to start your day? Their homemade fries are one of the best in town!
Citrusy and flavourful, their Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce is a consistent crowd favourite. The poached eggs, cooked in a mold, have a perfect round shape with a silky, runny consistency like they should.
What to order: Breakfast Special, Eggs Benedict
Address: 10140 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T7
10. Joe’s Hamburgers
Joe’s is the place to go if you like delicious Middle Eastern cuisines like shawarma, soulavski, and really good old-fashioned burgers! Well, who doesn’t love burgers and shawarma in the same place?
With large seating and long lines, it’s recommended to come here earlier. A well-known family establishment with a solid reputation, you’ll know you’re in good hands at Joe’s!
Don’t be fooled by the name, Joe’s Burgers is actually famous for their Shawarma. Pita is packed with lots of meat and toppings made fresh and tasty! Their crispy and fluffy Falafel is also one of the popular items on their menu and it’s just so good. The garlic sauce is a MUST on top!
What to order: Shawarma, Falafel
Address: 10825 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E3
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11. Philoxenia Greek Cuisine
Offering an authentic Greek fine dining experience in Richmond Hill, Philoxenia Greek Cuisine guarantees an unforgettable experience!
Philoxenia is a greek word that means “friend to a stranger” and that’s exactly how you’ll feel when you step inside the restaurant. With calm music, soft lighting, and the friendliest staff, this is the perfect place for relaxation while enjoying great Greek food.
Excellent and grilled to perfection, their Lamb Chops with lemon and thyme are a burst of juicy flavour. You will never forget eating this dish with its distinct and memorable taste!
Another star of the show is their Lobster Pasta. This one is a celebration in the mouth with each bite. Trust us, you’ll never have pasta this good in the area!
What to order: Lamb Chops, Astakomakaronada (Lobster Pasta)
Address: 8199 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C6
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12. Bomond Restaurant
Bomond Restaurant is one of the best event spaces in Richmond Hill. Combining a cool and contemporary interior to set the perfect mood when celebrating birthdays, weddings, and any other special occasion, Bomond has it all!
They also offer Sunday brunches for people who are not into partying. Make sure to book a reservation earlier for a flawless experience.
A genius concept with lots of delicious food, Bomond’s Ribeye Steak is one for the books. A juicy, meaty steak beautifully presented on a platter stands out among their variety of appetizers and main dishes!
Their Homestyle Potatoes made with creamy mushrooms and caramelized onions are also a must-have. The sweet caramelized onions go perfectly with the potato— truly an enjoyable meal and not too filling as you dance the night away!
What to order: Ribeye Steak, Homestyle Potatoes
Address: 1200 Hwy 7 unit 5, Thornhill, ON L4J 0E1
Richmond Hill has a lot to offer when it comes to cuisine! If you’re planning another food trip to satisfy your taste buds, we also have a list of the best restaurants in Markham for you to check out.
How We Create Our “Best” Lists
All Noms Magazine’s “best” lists are created using multiple factors and signals to help readers find the best restaurants, things to do, and places to stay at. Some of these factors and signs include personal experiences, correspondence with locals, and compiling experiences from review sites.
Each list is also created to be balanced (in terms of price, cuisine type, ambiance, and more) as possible. This means that the lists are not specifically created in ranking order. You should be comfortable picking from any of the spots on the list and generally have a good time. But of course, YMMV (your mileage may vary) and everyone may have different experiences/palates.