10 Best Fancy Restaurants in Mississauga
Mississauga is a large Canadian city neighboring Toronto on Lake Ontario, boasting of a pristine lakefront, shops, a working lighthouse, and several parks and woodlands.
It may look like a small, idyllic city but deep inside Mississauga territory are food havens that are perfect for your fine dining adventures.
Explore the places in the list given below and treat your loved ones (or your hipster gang) to new gastronomic heights. Here are the 10 Best Fancy Restaurants in the Mississauga area:
1. Rogues
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Award winning and well loved, Rogues has captured diners’ hearts since it first opened in 1983. Inspired by the delicious cuisine of northern Italy and the Mediterranean, Rogues strive to offer the best food possible! They’re still going strong after 28 years for a reason — they always innovate their menu because they believe that the key to making a delicious meal is to use the freshest ingredients available. That’s why they spare no expense when it comes to the absolute best in quality and they also incorporate whatever’s in season so you know you’re eating fresh food. Try their Gamberi Rogues: shrimp flambéd in brandy with just a hint of garlic, in a light tomato and cream sauce. Or for a quality meat dish, check out their Fegato: Calves liver sautéed with black peppercorn, oyster mushrooms, shallots and raspberry vinegar. And with over 300 quality wines on their extensive list, you’re in for a treat! Visit Rogues to get a taste of Mississauga’s premier fine dining experience!
2. Michael’s Back Door Restaurant
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Established in 1981, Michael’s Back Door Restaurant has been providing Mississauga with award winning Italian cuisine and professionally courteous service in a warm, comfortable atmosphere for over 35 years. It specializes in rustic and regional Italian dishes with a modern twist! Just check out a sampling of this stellar menu: This linguine pasta dish (shown in photo) features fresh shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams in a white wine garlic basil tomato sauce and is truly a seafood lover’s dream. Or taste their Vitelllo Sorrentina: Veal Scaloppine can come in many forms but this classic Italian dish features tender veal topped with eggplant, capicollo and bocconcini cheese in basil garlic tomato sauce. Exquisite! Whether you are looking for a quick, casual family dinner, a romantic night out or an opportunity to catch up with friends, Michael’s Back Door has the perfect table for you!
3. The Open Cork
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At The Open Cork, it’s not just their wine selection and award-winning cocktails that will enchant you. Their menu will satisfy even the most particular palate when it comes to aged steaks, seafood, and Italian dishes! The seasonal menu offers “Cal-Ital” inspired cuisine which blends a light and healthy style of California. Check out their pride and joy, the Open Cork Beef Carpaccio: thinly sliced, marinated beef tenderloin on baby arugula topped with grana padano cheese shavings, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice. And beyond the food, the Open Cork excels as well. They’re back to back to back recipients of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 and the 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards awardee for “Best Cocktails” and “Patio,” and a “Gold Award 2010” awardee from the Toronto Sun Readers Choice for the “Best Patio in Mississauga.” Impressed yet? So put on your best suit, and get ready for an unforgettable dining experience with the Open Cork!
4. Raw Aura
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Vegans rejoice! If you are looking for an organic cuisine in the heart of Port Credit, Raw Aura is the place to go to. Established in August 2009, they’ve stayed true to their roots, offering delicious “living food, drink and dessert options” that satisfy all palates. All of their meals, drinks and desserts are made from scratch, using only the finest ingredients, whether they be locally sourced, organic or both, and their fare is entirely vegan, as well as gluten and sugar free, which enables people with specific dietary restrictions the opportunity to order freely off their menu. Enjoy their Kale Chips which feature dehydrated Kale Chips with Cashew based Sour Cream and Onion or Cheesy Red Pepper, Pizza with dehydrated red pepper, carrot, zucchini and sunflower seed pizza crust, topped with the Chef’s choice, and the like. Who knew vegetables could be so delicious? Raw Aura: serving great food in the most delicious, nutritious, and environmentally – friendly way!
5. Tu Casa
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Nestled deep in the heart of prestigious Lorne Park is the restaurant called Tu Casa Fine Dining that offers succulent food, just look at that picture! Tu Casa means “your home” in Spanish. Their staff takes great strides to ensure every guest feels at home from the minute they walk through the door. Tu Casa Fine Dining is “the place to be” and offers a tasteful, sophisticated ambiance that flows from their intimate patio to their private solarium, and continues throughout the main dining room. Tu Casa is a perfect destination for a romantic dinner, a social gathering or a business meeting. Their sophisticated menus and daily specials are designed to offer a wide variety of traditional and contemporary dishes that are sure to entice the most discriminating of taste buds. However, if you have a special request, you are encouraged to ask their server and the Chef will be happy to accommodate you. Tu Casa provides a truly unique atmosphere for patrons in search of an authentic, classic, fine dining experience!
6. Twin Fish
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Twin Fish knows Thai food! Most people think that Thai food are all hot and spicy, and is hard to get into. Twin Fish is set to change all that! Made with only the freshest and choicest ingredients, their dishes will appeal to your senses. Their exquisite menu and website has their food selection laid out well, with spiciness levels indicated for the conscious diner. For instance, check out their Green Curry (spicy): with bamboo shoots, onions, bell peppers and basil leaves in green curry, it’ll light up your eyes and smoke your ears with passion! Another favorite is their Pad Thai with BBQ Chicken & Mango Salad. The whole idea behind the name Twin Fish is not because they serve only fish but because the meaning of “Twin” is Henry & Anne united with God in running the business and “Fish” being the symbol of Christianity. #Blessed! Check out Twin Fish for a classy, memorable and flavorful time!
7. Saucy
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Saucy has been serving smiles for over 15 years since they have first opened their doors in November 10, 2000. Their philosophy on food is simple…make it taste great! They prefer to take a straight forward approach to their menu creating bold yet clean combinations leaving your palate begging for more. A wholly family owned restaurant, they just love to treat their guests as family. Saucy continues to be the place to be when it comes to first dates, wedding proposals, and anniversary celebrations. Their menu is eclectic and imaginative and has something for everyone including daily features and an oyster bar. And these are not just empty boasts: they’re also winners of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016 Award; a testament to their excellent quality. So what are you waiting for? Celebrate life, love and honesty at Saucy!
8. Trattoria Timone
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Delizioso! Trattoria Timone has established itself as one of the most inspired and exciting restaurants in the Mississauga area. With crafted cuisine and creative cocktails that bring life to your palate, you’ll feel and taste the difference “authentic” makes. Located just minutes from trendy downtown Oakville and a convenient ride to the QEW, their location is perfect for fine dining affairs of all kinds. Feast on food like the Beef Carpaccio that features thinly sliced cured beef tenderloin, baby arugula, mustard vinaigrette, virgin olive oil, shaved parmesan, and capers, or the steamed Mussels Marinara consisting of a pound of mussels in white wine, garlic, tomato and herb broth. After eating, kick off with a few glasses of wine on their seasonal outdoor patio, or host your own private events and functions in their sixty seat private dining room. Classy and modern, that’s Trattoria Timone!
9. Mondello
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For fresh and creative Italian Cuisine, Mondello is the place to be. Made from scratch with love, their menu items change frequently as crafted by their award-winning executive chef. They’re not your usual restaurant; they offer a custom 4-5 course menu for you and your guests that is sure to impress. Prepare to be surprised and dazzled as you wait in anticipation for your next course! Their menu is professionally paired with wines which are carefully selected by their wine expert. (One week notice is required for this unique culinary experience.) Mondello is a well-respected destination with a reputation for consistent quality cuisine and outstanding service. Chef Nico and his creative team bring their passion, love of food, and respect for the culinary world to Mondello!
10. The Apricot Tree Café
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Fresh and healthy food that’s unpretentious — that’s the essence of The Apricot Tree! Founded in January of 1993, it offers an open kitchen design where guests are welcome to watch their order being prepared. Their guests often enjoy their ever-changing array of lunch and dinner specials which are made only using the freshest ingredients. The restaurant is also a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016 Awardee, a Readers’ Choice Gold Award 2017 recipient, and a Reader’s Choice Platinum Award 2017 awardee. Enjoy their Coq au Vin which features boneless Chicken leg, red wine, bacon, pearl onions, market vegetables, and roasted fingerling potatoes; Tafelspitz which is a combination of beef brisket, veal stock, root vegetables, serviette dumplings, horseradish, chive sour cream, and so much more. And we’re just getting started: their dessert selection is truly delectable! You have to see and taste it for yourself. At The Apricot Tree Café, you’re in for a memorable experience with impeccable service and great food!
