Thanksgiving (for those who celebrate it) is right around the corner, and while seasonal delights including squash, pumpkins (and a myriad of other gourds), cranberries, and more accent tables this weekend, restaurants are incorporating these ingredients into their menus all month long! Here are our picks for the best restaurants using fresh and seasonal ingredients this season!

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Aburi Hana

Aburi Hana offers an authentic Japanese dining experience curated by Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa! His team has created a flavourful-tasting menu using flame-seared techniques that focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients; it earned them a Michelin Star!

Where: 102 Yorkville Ave, Unit 4 Lower Level, Toronto, ON, M5R 1B9.‍

Price: $$$.

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Alder

Part of the luxurious Ace Hotel, Alder boasts a menu that includes incredible, locally-sourced meat and seafood; find sea bream, East-coast oysters, and other delicacies of the sea, or treat yourself to a mouthwatering 20-ounce bone-in dry aged striploin!

Where: 51 Camden St, Toronto, ON, M5V 1V2.‍

Price: $$$.

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Cafe Belong

Food is fuel, food is medicine, and food is love at Cafe Belong! Recently transitioning to just a grab-and-go counter, Cafe Belong has a delicious menu including sandwiches, wraps, salads, and more options including sustainably sourced, local ingredients!

Where: 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4W 3X8.

Price: $$.

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Farmhouse Tavern

The Farmhouse Tavern is a rural escape in the middle of the city! They know the farmers who supply their vegetables and get their eggs, dairy, and meat from small, local farms! They have a rotation of fifteen or more VQA wines that come from vineyards in Prince Edward County or the Niagara Peninsula!

Where: 1627 Dupont St, Toronto, ON, M6P 3S8.‍

Price: $$.

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Henry’s

Enjoy a delicious curation of local food paired with rare wines at Henry’s Restaurant! Their menu, crafted by chefs Kevin Le and Alex Fields, features seasonal ingredients and unexpected flavour combinations that will surely have you coming back for more!

‍Where: 922 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1G6.

Price: $$-$$$.

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Lucia

From the creators of the Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, Michael Sangregorio and Fabio Bondi would like to welcome you to Local's little sister, Lucia! Their fall menu features goods from the harvest including a tuna Crudo paired with fresh arugula!

Where: 1595 Dupont St, Toronto, ON, M6P 3S8.‍

Price: $$-$$$.

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Marben

One of the best farm-to-table restaurants in Toronto, Chef Chris Locke has created an unforgettable dining experience at Marben! They work with local farmers to bring the true taste of terroir, and are a proud partner of Feast ON; recognizing restaurants that source heavily from Ontario farms and producers!

Where: 488 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 1E3.‍

Price: $$-$$$.

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Yukashi

Chef Daisuke Izutsu has cooked for the world’s elite, and invites you to dine at his Michelin Star-winning restaurant Yukashi! Enjoy incredible dishes made exclusively with seasonal items in one of Toronto’s best new restaurants!

Where: 643a Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON, M4S 2M9.‍

Price: $$$.

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