Five March

You'll find Five March tucked away on Elderslie Street in the Merchant City, and it's the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself. Walking in, there's a real sense of ease—stripped-back décor, proper lighting that doesn't make you squint, and staff who actually know what they're talking about. The kitchen keeps things straightforward but does the fundamentals brilliantly: seasonal ingredients, technical skill, nothing trying too hard. It's the sort of restaurant you keep going back to because the food's consistently good and you don't feel like you've remortgaged your flat.