Diners' Choice: Contemporary Italian restaurants in Toronto / Ontario

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Updated 05 January 2025

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Valley Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2146)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Italian

St. Catharines

About the restaurant

The Valley Restaurant brings a European feel to Niagara dining. Tucked away on a quiet street in north St. Catharines close to Niagara-on-the-Lake this trattoria style restaurant serves homemade Italian inspired cuisine. Everything is made in house from the fresh baked bread, fresh pastas and sauces, gelato and incredible desserts. The menu includes veal, seafood, steak, a variety of pasta dishes including gnocchi, lasagne, ravioli. There is a full cocktail menu and fabulous wine list including local and imported selections. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with a large fireplace, intimate tables, white linen tablecloths and impeccable service.

Top review

Marjorie

Dined 1 day ago

This was the best meal I have had since I can remember. Fresh, flavorful, and so "home cooked". The wine list was very nice, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere cozy and relaxed. While there was music, the volume was extremely low and consequently diners could converse easily and without having to shout. We went in the early afternoon, so the restaurant was not crowded. We plan to return soon!

Don Alfonso 1890

4.8

4.8 (2300)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Italian

Harbourfront

About the restaurant

The City’s most internationally acclaimed restaurant, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto has been awarded a Michelin Star in the inaugural Michelin Guide – Toronto 2022. Created in partnership with hospitality icon Nick Di Donato of the Liberty Entertainment Group, Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto is the only North American location of world-renowned Michelin Star Chefs Alfonso and Ernesto Iaccarino’s Don Alfonso 1890. Sitting atop the iconic Westin Harbour Castle, on the edge of Lake Ontario, the spacious new location on the 38th floor, offers stunning views of the city skyline and Toronto’s harbor. Showcasing the incredible cuisine of Michelin Star Chefs Ernesto & Alfonso Iaccarino and the wonderful fresh flavors of the Amalfi coast, Don Alfonso 1890’s cuisine is characterized by its modernity, Mediterranean flare and the exceptional quality of the raw materials used.

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Suzetta

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and an exquisite culinary experience.

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HEIST Restaurant + Wine Club

4.7

4.7 (762)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Italian

Kingston

About the restaurant

Enjoy exceptional food prepared using local, seasonal ingredients + a curated wine and cocktail list in a vibrant downtown atmosphere.

Located on the corner of Brock and Wellington streets, just steps from the shops and entertainment of Downtown Kingston with a seasonal patio for al fresco dining. A place to plan, to meet and to mingle, HEIST offers its clientele a chance to ‘steal the moment’ of fun and provide an escape from the mundane within its beautifully designed setting.

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Brittany

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing as always ! I have never had a bad experience at Heist !

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Merryvale Vineyards - Napa Valley - Wine Tasting

La Cucina Pizzeria - Guelph

4.7

4.7 (511)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Italian

Guelph

About the restaurant

TRAVEL ITALY THROUGH TASTE...
La Cucina is a NEW authentic Italian restaurant and pizzeria in the heart of downtown GUELPH.
Our chef Francesco Monaco has a passion for creating authentic Italian dishes using only high quality and fresh ingredients.
La Cucina Pizzeria will soon be your favorite spot to eat and hang out. The irresistible aromas from our custom-built Malagutti pizza oven will draw you in, and the delicious dishes that emerge from it will keep you coming back for more.
The Pizzeria will be serving more than just pizza: our menu includes antipasti, homemade pasta, and delicious main courses.
With wine and beer to compliment your fare, this will be a nice place to spend dinner with family or a night out with friends.

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Peter

Dined 3 days ago

A very nice pizza and pasta restaurant. Nice ambiance in historic building and very good food with good attentive service

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La Cucina - Kitchener

4.6

4.6 (467)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

Kitchener

About the restaurant

La Cucina is a NEW authentic Italian pizzeria and restaurant in the heart of downtown Kitchener. Although a new location, the owners are not new to Italian food. With strong Italian roots, a passion to create authentic Italian food and a love of quality and fresh ingredients, La Cucina Pizzeria will soon be your favourite spot to eat and hang-out. The irresistible aromas from our custom-built Malagutti pizza oven will draw you in, and the delicious dishes that emerge from it will keep you coming back for more. Malagutti has been creating these refractory stone culinary masterpieces for over four decades. You will be able to see your pizza or calzone cooked right before your eyes.

The Pizzeria will be serving more than just pizza slices: our menu includes antipasti, homemade pastas, paninis, and larger dishes like Veal Parmigiana and Porchetta.

Dine with us at La Cucina and fall in love with Italian food all over again.

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Chris

Dined 3 days ago

Some of the best pizza that I ever had… loved the ambience… will go back, and would highly recommend

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Friday & Saturday Aperol Spritz

Piano Piano Colborne

4.6

4.6 (35)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Italian

Harbourfront

About the restaurant

PIANO PIANO is the Italian restaurant you always wished was just around the corner. Sophisticated and fun, PIANO PIANO serves deeply satisfying food that comes in just the right size. The menu features traditional Italian fare that’s been elevated to its most delicious self. If there’s a common thread that runs through PIANO PIANO, it’s a deep-seated soulfulness and sensuality that’s at once warm, welcoming and just plain fun.

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adrienneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Pasta was delicious and a generous portion. Carrot cake is more like a ginger cake. Not my favourite.

La Cucina - London

4.3

4.3 (393)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

London

About the restaurant

TRAVEL ITALY THROUGH TASTE...
La Cucina is a NEW authentic Italian pizzeria and restaurant in the heart of downtown LONDON. Although a new location, the owners are not new to Italian food. With strong Italian roots, a passion to create authentic Italian food and a love of quality and fresh ingredients, La Cucina Pizzeria will soon be your favourite spot to eat and hang-out. The irresistible aromas from our custom-built Malagutti pizza oven will draw you in, and the delicious dishes that emerge from it will keep you coming back for more. Malagutti has been creating these refractory stone culinary masterpieces for over four decades. You will be able to see your pizza or calzone cooked right before your eyes.

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Brenda

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Excellent food. Temperature of food was perfect. Service was great. Taste of main meal and desserts were outstanding. Highly recommended.

Piano Piano Mount Pleasant

4.5

4.5 (22)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Italian

Yonge and Eglinton

About the restaurant

PIANO PIANO is the Italian restaurant you always wished was just around the corner.

Sophisticated and fun, PIANO PIANO serves deeply satisfying food that comes in just the right size. The menu features traditional Italian fare that’s been elevated to its most delicious self. If there’s a common thread that runs through PIANO PIANO, it’s a deep-seated soulfulness and sensuality that’s at once warm, welcoming and just plain fun.

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Charanjit

Dined 5 days ago

The staff were phenomenal, catered the experience to make our special occasion memorable.

Figo

4.5

4.5 (2899)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Italian

Entertainment District

About the restaurant

FIGO offers Italian inspired cuisine in a stylishly elegant setting. Using the freshest and finest ingredients, FIGO offers a distinctive take on Italian cuisine using contemporary techniques. The menu features house-made ricotta, wood-fired pizzas, and made-from-scratch pastas. At FIGO, our approach is simple; source the best ingredients possible and prepare them in an uncomplicated and modern way.

Visit www.figotoronto.com for details.

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Lydia

Dined 6 days ago

Love this place. The quality of food is superb. The wine list is great. The service was very friendly. Their pizzas are delicious. The octopus pasta was amazing. The salads are great. The atmosphere is friendly and energetic. We will definitely go back.

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Tiramisu French Toast

Buca Vaughan

4.5

4.5 (215)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Italian

Vaughan

About the restaurant

Modern Italian Dining, Rooted in Tradition

Buca Vaughan was born out of a deep reverence for Italy's rich and varied regional culinary traditions, as well as an unwavering commitment to upholding the highest benchmarks of quality, culture, and design. We adhere to these principles by exclusively sourcing the finest, seasonally available ingredients from select purveyors and local farmers. Our enduring love for Italian culture fuels our dedication and passion in every dish we prepare.

Moreover, in a nod to our heritage, we have merged the beloved concepts of Buca King and Buca Yorkville. This union offers our guests an even more extensive and diverse culinary journey, celebrating Italy's timeless flavors and traditions.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Great, attentive service, food and drinks really good. Complimentary Valet in front A+.

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