Air Canada has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Best New Restaurants list, spotlighting 31 establishments shaping Canada’s dining culture today. From St. John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria, B.C., the finalists reflect the talent, diversity, and creativity fuelling the country’s culinary scene.
“Food connects us to our roots, our communities, and to one another. Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants celebrates the stories and flavours that define Canada’s diverse culinary scene,” said Andrew Shibata, vice president, brand at Air Canada. “Year after year, we are proud to showcase the people and places shaping Canada’s culinary identity – inspiring Canadians to discover new destinations and create unforgettable trips around the country’s most exciting dining experiences.”
The finalists for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2025 are recognized for the quality of their food, level of service, and commitment to culture and culinary creativity. Each finalist tells its own story, blending personal vision with local ingredients and diverse cultural influences to deliver unique and unforgettable dining experiences.
Restaurants selected were new openings between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025, nominated independently by Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants national panel of trusted culinary voices.
The 2025 finalists for Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants are:
Alberta
DOPO + Bar Rocca — Calgary
Olia — Edmonton
British Columbia
ELEM — Vancouver
Janevca — Victoria
June — Vancouver
Nero Tondo — Vancouver
Niwa — Vancouver
Rabbit Rabbit — Victoria
Selene — Vancouver
Sumibiyaki Arashi — Vancouver
Sushi Hyun Omakase — Vancouver
Manitoba
Baby Baby — Winnipeg
Shirley’s — Winnipeg
Newfoundland and Labrador
Rabble — St. John’s
Nova Scotia
Mystic — Halifax
Tribute — Halifax
Ontario
Akin — Toronto
General Public — Toronto
Linny’s — Toronto
Maven — Toronto
No. 8 — Burlington
Yan Dining Room — Toronto
Quebec
Bona Fide — Montreal
Claire Jacques — Montreal
Le Violon — Montreal
Molenne — Montreal
Panacée — Montreal
Pasta Pooks — Montreal
Restaurant Limbo — Montreal
Rotisserie La Lune — Montreal
Sushi Nishinokaze — Montreal
The Top 10 restaurants will be revealed on November 17 at the 2025 Air Canada’s Best New Restaurant celebration in Toronto.
