Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Southern Ontario

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Italian Canadian Club

4.9

4.9 (45)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Guelph

About the restaurant

Buon Appetito! We are now open for outdoor dining under the big tent! We have brought our outdoor dining experience back! We are currently taking reservation for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 5pm, rain or shine.
Enjoy Italian appetizers, pastas, pizzas and more! Reservations can be made through open table or by email icclubreservations@gmail.com or phone 519 821 1110.
We look forward to having you dine with us soon!

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Tina

Dined on 14 Sept 2024

Both the food and service was great. Unfortunately the restaurant/tent is not open year round.

Dolcetto

4.8

4.8 (2857)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

London

About the restaurant

Dolcetto Ristorante celebrates the Italian way of life. Enjoy the little things – every day!
Dolcetto brings the opportunity to experience authentic Italian cuisine together with friends and family in a true Italian atmosphere. Our amazing kitchen staff exercise your desire to eat healthy, appropriately sized dishes and feel great about it. Its what we do, everyday. We also boast a number of different antipasti dishes for you and your fantastic party to try! We encourage sharing!

If you are too busy to dine out, use Dolcetto to go and we’ll have your meal ready for you when you arrive. Once you taste the quality of our food and ingredients we use everyday, it will become evident why so many people rave about Dolcetto!

Please call us if you're having trouble finding a time that works for your reservation! (519) 652-5617

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Nancy

Dined 5 days ago

Our server Lauren was fantastic. She made our lunch so enjoyable.

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4.7

4.7 (2340)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Guelph

About the restaurant

Buon Gusto means ‘good taste’ in Italian. We strive to bring you the ‘good taste’ of Italy in all aspects of our restaurant. Located in the historic Victoria Hotel building in St. George’s Square in Downtown Guelph, Buon Gusto is warm and casual with exposed stone walls and a contemporary interior design. Our wood-burning oven, made in Reggello, Tuscany is ‘il cuore’ (the heart) of Buon Gusto. We import molino caputo tipo 00 flour and San Marzano tomatoes from Italy, to make our pizzas in the traditional Neapolitan thin-crust style, hearth-baking them at 900 degrees Fahrenheit for just 90 seconds. Our menu also features pastas made from family recipes and small-plates of antipasti, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

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Emily

Dined 1 day ago

Wow! Exceptional service last night! Will make this a regular restaurant to visit! Great food and great service !

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4.7

4.7 (1532)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Prince Edward County

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Mike

Dined 5 days ago

We were first time visitors and the experience did not start off great. We had reservations in the dining room, but did not know the front area was the bar and had it's own Hostess. They were busy, but we were the only people in line with the four staff members working the area pretending they didn't see us, or it wasn't there job. I finally had to wave one of them down, only to be told we were down the hall. Some signage could have saved us standing there, and a better reception would have avoided us standing there forming a negative opinion before the night even started. Once finding our way to the Dining Room, again we were the only ones in line and reception from the Dining Room hostess wasn't much better. It was a little strange. Once in and seated, our experience and impressions flipped 180degrees. The service was both pleasantly and perfectly attentive. The food was excellent. It is not cheap, but neither did we feel it under delivered. On a crappy Monday night, approaching Christmas, the place was VERY busy - surprisingly so. Although, the place is smallish which certainly adds to the noise levels. We will look forward to returning and will certainly be mindful when we do of how we are greeted by the hostess.

Pasto's Grill

4.7

4.7 (509)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

London

About the restaurant

Inspired by travel and a passion for the traditions of Italian culture, Pasto's Grill follows the Italian principle of proper execution of simple recipes featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients. Join us in our casually elegant dining room, decorated in warm and calming shades surrounded by wine racks and period posters. Service is friendly and professional. Celebrate your special occasion with us at Pasto's Grill.

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Kim

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Excellent quality food, friendly staff. We had the special for the evening Prime rib and it was truly delicious.

Joe's Italian Kitchen - Almonte

4.7

4.7 (159)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Mississippi Mills

About the restaurant

Come check out our beautiful Almonte location! Our stunning patio sits right on the Mississippi facing the waterfalls.

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Gayle

Dined 1 day ago

The Linda pizza is an absolute delight. Started with the Caesar salad, followed by the pizza and then added dessert. Everything was perfect.

Scaddabush - London

4.5

4.5 (56)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

London

About the restaurant

We are located at the intersection of Southdale Rd West and Wonderland Rd South in the Westwood Centre. Our open concept restaurant blends modernity with tradition, offering a spirited, unpretentious atmosphere that make friends and family alike feel at home. Looking for a unique dining experience? Sit at our Mozzarella bar and watch our hand-stretched Mozzarellas and pizzas be made by our Chefs!

At Scaddabush, we're all about style without attitude and of course, excellent cuisine. Our story is simple: anything we can make from scratch we do. From authentic plates to artisanal cocktails and ½ priced bottles of wine every Wednesday, experience true Italian indulgence at our Kitchen & Bar.

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Pascale

Dined 3 days ago

Very attentive staff that took extra care with the restrictions and allergies of the group. They made sure we were happy with everything.

La Cucina Ristorante Guelph - Fine Dining Second Floor

4.6

4.6 (61)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Guelph

About the restaurant

A simple yet elegant Italian eatery which offers the finest Italian cuisine.

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Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely delicious food, and such a great vibe. Definitely recommend and will be back

Dels Italian Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (2204)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Kitchener

About the restaurant

We thank you for booking at Dels!
Dels Italian Kitchen is a great choice for a casual night out with its vibrant setting, cozy patio, open kitchen and comfortable bar. Our Chefs approachable Italian kitchen cuisine is always prepared with the highest standards and freshest ingredients. We know you will appreciate the details that make dels special...pasta made from scratch, house made sauces, fresh baked flowerpot bread, hand stretched pizzas baked in our stone hearth pizza oven.

Buon Appetito

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Sandra

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and amazing service… Will definitely be back

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Tomasso's Italian Grille

4.8

4.8 (587)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Quinte West

About the restaurant

WE DO NOT RESERVE OUR PATIO
Due to the popularity of our patio and the fact that it is weather dependent, we only reserve tables inside our main dining room. Guests may request the patio when booking; however, we cannot guarantee a table will be available. We have found this to be the most effective way of ensuring that we can welcome everyone who visits.

ADDITIONAL RESERVATION OPTIONS
If the reservation slot you are looking for (including larger parties) is unavailable online, please call the restaurant at 613.392.4333 (option #1) to explore additional options.

TASTE TRADITION
Tomasso’s Italian Grille is an upscale-casual restaurant located on the banks of the famous Trent River in the heart of downtown Trenton. The setting is a perfect combination of contemporary urban style and rustic Mediterranean comfort. We welcome you to a most unique and enjoyable experience, blending our distinctive environment and homemade cuisine, all to service the most valued of customers and friends!

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Tyler

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Always top notch food and service. I’ve been coming here almost 20 years and drive an hour to get here. Well worth it as it’s a true gem of a spot.

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