A thriving city like Richmond Hill means a lot of restaurants, and the variety available in the city means that there is a dining experience to suit any taste. Over 200 restaurants make up a large part of Richmond Hill's hospitality industry; the styles run the full gamut from fast food to fine dining. You can also find international cuisine to fulfill any craving, from the simplified Japanese cuisine of the Far East to the culinary adventures created by the spices of India, right up to recipes developed on our own doorstep such as poutine and the hamburger. May restaurants offer a combination of choices from their menus, while others offer selections unique to their theme.

One of the most popular ethnic foods for people from all walks of life continues to be the recipes of Japan. Richmond Hill has its own great selection of restaurants that will appeal to the lover of sushi, tempura, and sake. Restaurants such as Ido are located in malls all over Richmond Hill, offering shoppers a chance to fill themselves in between store hopping. Favorite sit down sites include Sushi Bell on Yonge Street and Akasaka on West Beaver Creek Road.

A steady favourite in terms of ethnic foods throughout the ages among restaurant goers has always been Italian. Richmond Hill offers a dozen fine restaurants specializing in Italian cuisine. Among the best are the fine dining experience available at Tresca Trattoria on Bathurst Street and the more casual atmosphere cherished by diners at Alice Fazooli;s Italian Crab Shack.

If you're in the mood for Mediterranean but not necessarily Italian, you might want to try out some of the Greek fare that Richmond Hill has to offer. Many of the Greek restaurants of Richmond Hill offer a casual dining style, and some such as Original Souvlaki in the Park on Yonge Street offer a totally unique experience with their combination of atmosphere and food.

Of course, Richmond Hill has plenty to offer those diners who prefer their menus varied to suit any taste of a moment. Steakhouses, tapas, and chophouses abound. No matter whether your idea of a great dining experience is formal, casual, or group oriented, you are guaranteed to find a restaurant in this municipality to suit your tastes.