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Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants

Celebrating the best new dining destinations across the country, discover Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants of 2026

Meet the 2026 Finalists

This year’s edition celebrates Canada’s most exciting breakthrough restaurants. Explore the passionate chefs, bold new flavors, and vibrant local stories defining the future of Canadian dining.

How it works

Get a taste of how we do it. Our process, restaurant eligibility, and beyond.

Panelists

Meet the national panel of trusted culinary voices that helped shape this year’s list.

Features

Savor the stories behind Canada’s most exciting new dining spots.

Partners

We’re proud to welcome our partners to the 2026 program.

SPONSORED CONTENT

“The Art of Perfect Cocktail Pairings”

In celebration of Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants, World Class Canada raises a toast to the country’s remarkable mixology and culinary talent with three exclusive cocktails.

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