Thirty-one of Canada’s top dining spots have earned national recognition as finalists for Air Canada’s list of best new restaurants in 2025.

Spanning from coast to coast, the restaurants, which were unveiled Tuesday, reflect the talent, diversity and creativity currently fuelling Canada’s culinary landscape.

In a statement announcing the list, Air Canada noted: “Each finalist tells its own story, blending personal vision with local ingredients and diverse cultural influences to deliver unique and unforgettable dining experiences.”

Only restaurants that opened between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025 were considered, with each one nominated independently by a national panel of culinary voices.

To ensure authenticity, an anonymous culinary expert visited the shortlisted restaurants as

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