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Knowing which restaurants are within walking distance of Toronto Stadium is essential knowledge for anyone planning to spend time in the area during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A person can only eat stadium food for so long.
Whether you managed to score tickets to one of the World Cup matches held in Toronto, or you’re simply hoping to spend some time in the area to soak up the revelry, it’s always prudent to know where you can go for a solid meal before, during, or after the game.
Even more important, though, is knowing where you can reasonably get by foot, since the area is likely to be in a two-week-long state of Uber surges and bumper-to-bumper traffic.
There is a swath of pretty decent food vendors slated to serve fans on the festival grounds, but when you need something a little more comprehensive (and an environment, perhaps, with air conditioning), plenty of restaurants have your back.
Here are 10 restaurants within walking distance of Toronto Stadium (alternatively known as BMO Field).
You can’t get much closer than this luxe, lofty restaurant in Hotel X, which is located directly on the Exhibition Grounds, where Toronto Stadium similarly resides. A serene, sizeable patio and stylish dining room await anyone needing a refuge from the fanfare below.
Also located at Hotel X, this restaurant is a sophisticated, steakhouse-inspired spin on the sports bar. Trade hot dogs for Hanger steak, burgers for branzino crudo, and unwind all while watching the match du jour on big screens.
Situated on the southern edge of the Exhibition Grounds, this opulent supper club is equal parts eating and entertainment. Regular events invite diners to pump the party up while they tuck into plates of pasta and other Italian-inspired fare.
If you’re looking for something lively yet laid-back, look no further than this local (no pun intended) go-to. With multiple locations in the city, this one is just a hop across the train tracks — which you can navigate safely thanks to a convenient pedestrian overpass — from the soccer hub.
An expansive menu and social atmosphere is, really, all a person could ask for when the world outside is buzzing with World Cup excitement, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at this neighbourhood staple. Expect elevated pub fare (Wagyu smash burger, anyone?) and a lively yet refined vibe.
You’re likely to encounter a lengthy lineup when you go to pick up a charcoal-grilled chicken from this Liberty Village hotspot. Chickens are available by the whole, quarter or half, with a smattering of sides and dipping sauces that are utterly to-die-for. The only drawback? You’ll likely have to take yours to go.
There are few more essential burger spots in Toronto than this lauded staple, which just so happens to be located directly next door to the above entry on the list. Specializing in simple-yet-effective smashburgers, you can’t do much better than a meal here to refill your tanks after cheering on the home team all afternoon.
Ireland may not have qualified for the World Cup, but this Liberty Village Irish pub doesn’t so much care who you cheer for, as long as you have a good time doing it. Here, you’ll find a large and eclectic menu that runs the gamut from classic pub fare to flatbreads and Asian-inspired dishes. Oh, and beer. Lots and lots of beer.
Speaking of beer, this local brewery’s spacious outpost in Liberty Village is the ultimate gameday destination in the area, second only to actually being at the game. Perfectly matching its baseball theme, the menu is made up of ballpark staples, including an extensive selection of hot dogs in varying states of dress.
The newest addition to the neighbourhood, this retro-themed taco restaurant is the sister location to a King West Mexican joint that’s been around for over a decade, which means its menu of tacos, burritos and quesadillas most certainly hits the spot.
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