From the very beginning, food has been at the heart of Mississauga’s tapestry, weaving together cultures from across the world. Today, the city is home to hundreds of restaurants serving up international flavours and fusion, from the oldest of traditional recipes to the most modern gastronomic techniques.
As we mark the city’s 50th anniversary, we’re also celebrating the many flavours of Mississauga that make it a true culinary destination. Join us on a delicious journey to explore them all.
FLAVOURS OF AFRICA
In African cuisine, comfort food combines with complex flavours to create a flavourful and fulfilling meal. Mississauga is home to some of the country’s most delicious chefs from regions across the continent, from Nigeria to Kenya and beyond.
1. Hamdi Restaurant | East African & Somali
2. Naija Jollof Mississauga Goreway | West African
3. Fooddelicio | Nigerian
4. Ameen’s Kitchen | Nigerian
FLAVOURS OF ASIA
From Turkey to Japan, Asia is home to some of the world’s most varied culinary delights. Sushi, shawarma and fusion feasts – Mississauga’s Asian restaurants have it all, and so much more!
Check out some of our top picks for authentic Asian cuisine below:
8. Twin Fish | Thai
9. Miga BBQ | Korean
10. Pho Ngoc Yen Restaurant | Vietnamese
11. Mado | Turkish
12. East Tea Can | Middle Eastern
13. Mishree Cocktails & Cuisine | Indian Fusion
14. Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill | Iraqi
15. WIND Mississauga | Japanese & Thai
16. The Hakka Club | Indo-Chinese
17. Afghan Flame | Afghan
18. Desi Bar & Grill | Indian
19. Intramuros Restobar & Grill | Filipino
20. Sugar Marmalade | Asian Fusion
21. Bao Bar Mississauga | Pan-Asian
22. Axia Restaurant | Chinese & Japanese
FLAVOURS OF NORTH AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN
While North American cuisine encompasses many inherited cultural dishes, some are distinctly ours – from Montreal smoked meat and poutine, to authentic Mexican meals, Southern BBQ and Caribbean jerk chicken. Find these flavours and more in Mississauga.
Check out some of our top picks below for North American and Caribbean cuisine below:
23. Craveables Cafe | North American – Breakfast (Halal)
24. Smoke’s Poutinerie | Canadian
25. Little Rose Cookie Co. | North American
26. Border MX Mexican Grill | Mexican
28. Contigo | Cali-Mex
29. The Backyard Smokehouse | Southern BBQ
30. Kate’s Town Talk Bakery | North American – Desserts
31. Jerk & BBQ Haven | Jamaican
32. Leela’s Roti & Doubles | Trinidadian
33. Gladiator Burger & Steak | North American
34. Dairy Cream | North American ( Ice Cream)
FLAVOURS OF EUROPE & BRITAIN
Whether you prefer the salty brine of seafood or the buttery, sugary goodness of baked sweets, Europe and Britain have an array of delicacies to please your palate. From pasta to pastries, the European flavours you’ll find in Mississauga are diverse – and always delicious.
Check out some of our top picks below for European and British cuisine below:
35. Apricot Tree Cafe | Austrian
36. Brasas Grill | Portuguese
37. French Corner Patisserie & Boulangerie | French
38. Daddy O Doughnuts & British Baked Goods | British
40. Alioli Restaurant | Italian
41. Truscott Italian Bakery & Delicatessen | Italian
42. Arkady Cafe | Polish
43. Lion Heart British Pub | British
44. Cooksville Fish and Chips | British
45. Spice Lounge and Tapas | Spanish
FLAVOURS OF SOUTH AMERICA
South America knows how to bring the flavour, with every vibrant, spiced mouthful, and Mississauga’s food scene has some of the most authentic restaurants around.
Check out some of our top picks for authentic South American cuisine below:
46. Las Delicias | Colombian
47. Wavey Ceviches | Peruvian
48. La Bonita Latin American Restaurant | Colombian
49. Antojitos Bakery | Colombian
50. Lola’s Food | Latin American
With hundreds of restaurants throughout the city, these 50 spots are just the beginning. Discover a world of flavour and explore more culinary options in these guides:
- Fun Fusion Finds in the Burbs
- A Foodie’s Guide to Downtown Mississauga
- A Foodie’s Guide to Port Credit