Toronto’s DaNico ranks third in 50 Top Italy’s Best Italian Restaurants in the World 2026
DaNico in Toronto placed third on 50 Top Italy’s 2026 global list, praised for clean flavours, elegant presentation and a modern Italian menu with subtle Asian influence.
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By Torontoer Staff
DaNico, a Toronto restaurant opened in 2023, placed third on 50 Top Italy’s Best Italian Restaurants in the World list for 2026. The online guide kept the restaurant in the same position it held last year, citing its refined approach to modern Italian cuisine.
The ranking is notable because 50 Top Italy sends 350 inspectors around the world each year to evaluate Italian dining both inside and outside Italy. The guide highlighted DaNico for its "clean flavours" and "elegant presentations."
About the ranking
50 Top Italy compiles its list from the assessments of a large, anonymous panel of inspectors. The guide considers factors such as technique, ingredient quality, consistency and overall dining experience. Inclusion on the list signals international recognition rather than a regional recommendation.
The restaurant and the team
DaNico is a Michelin-starred restaurant tucked into a renovated former bank at 440 College Street. Created by Liberty Entertainment Group and Chef Daniele Corona, the venue pairs modern Italian cooking with subtle Asian influences, presented in a sleek, refined dining room.
The kitchen offers a multi-course tasting menu alongside à la carte options. Service and room design are part of the overall score that placed DaNico among the world’s top Italian restaurants.
Proud of my team, grateful to our guests, inspired every day by this journey. Toronto keeps pushing us forward, a city in constant evolution, just like our cuisine.
Daniele Corona
Dishes critics recommend
50 Top Italy and local reviews call out a few signature plates that represent DaNico’s balance of technique and flavour. The restaurant moves between minimalist presentations and bold finishing touches.
- Mussels cacio e pepe
- Gragnano spaghetti with mushrooms and truffles
- Black cod with vermouth and caviar
- Strawberry forest dessert
Other Toronto entries on the list
DaNico was not the only Toronto restaurant to appear on the global list. Don Alfonso, another restaurant from Liberty Entertainment Group, ranked thirteenth. The guide praised Don Alfonso for its views and service, noting its strong sense of hospitality.
What the recognition means for the city
International recognition from a specialist guide like 50 Top Italy reinforces Toronto’s place in global food conversation. It can increase demand for reservations, draw more attention from culinary travellers and create opportunities for chefs and hospitality staff here.
For diners, the ranking is a reminder that world-class Italian cuisine is available locally, without crossing an ocean. Reservations are recommended for tasting menus, and expect a higher price point consistent with Michelin-starred service.
Practical details
- Name: DaNico
- Address: 440 College St., Toronto, ON
- Price range: higher-end, tasting menus and à la carte available
- Reservations: recommended
DaNico’s third-place finish on the 50 Top Italy list underscores the restaurant’s consistent execution and the wider momentum of Toronto’s dining scene. The ranking will matter to visitors and locals alike, and it puts another Toronto table on the world map.
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