Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Southern Ontario

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Italian Canadian Club

4.8

4.8 (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 Sep 14, 2024

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

Pasto's Grill

4.8

4.8 (485)

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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Monique

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

You’re a wonderful dinner. I really enjoyed it. I have no complaints. I will come again.

Dolcetto

4.8

4.8 (2823)

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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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Had a loud table having a good time, resonates in the room, hard to have our conversation. Had the veal, wonderful!! Waiter "bar guy " was excellent.

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Joe's Italian Kitchen - Almonte

4.6

4.6 (107)

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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Jane

Dined 2 days ago

I am never ever disappointed when eating here.The food is absolutely delicious, the service outstanding and the ambience relaxed.

Piatto Pizzeria & Enotecca - Guelph

4.6

4.6 (480)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Guelph

About the restaurant

AUTHENTIC NEAPOLITAN EXPERIENCE
In our world, authenticity is big. Our pizzaiolo use ingredients and procedures regulated by the Italian governing association (VPN)—so you experience a "true" pizza like you would find in the energetic pizzerias in Naples, Italy (but without the airfare).

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Ian

Dined 7 days ago

Pizza is absolutely fantastic (I had to order a 2nd and take some home), ambience is great. Server could have been more aware of what was their wine list but overall very good, will be back again and again

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Popular dish

Siciliana

Manhattans

4.7

4.7 (1177)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Guelph

About the restaurant

Over several decades, manhattans pizza bistro ● music club has matured into one of Guelph’s foremost culinary and live music establishments. Manhattans has changed with the times. Our history is rich with a tapestry of great guest experiences, and as our story continues to evolve we look forward to making new memories with you.
Owner/Host: Maria Rewi
Executive Chef: Alex Quintieri

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Ken

Dined 1 day ago

We attended Manhattan’s for our anniversary. The food was fabulous. The service was top notch, and staff provided assistance with our choice of wine. The owners are hands on and greeted us when we arrived and when we left. Overall, a wonderful night.

Dels Italian Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (2153)

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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Tirth

Dined 1 day ago

A Memorable Evening at Del's Italian Kitchen! I recently visited Del's Italian Kitchen with three friends, and it was an unforgettable dining experience. The food was absolutely amazing—authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Each dish felt like a celebration of Italian cuisine, from the perfectly seasoned pasta to the mouthwatering entrees. The pizza we ordered arrived with a slight issue, but the team at Del's immediately replaced it without hesitation. Their kindness and empathy were truly impressive! The service stood out as well. The staff was attentive, courteous, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. They were quick to address any requests and ensured our experience was seamless from start to finish. If you're looking for fantastic food, top-tier service, and a restaurant that really cares about its guests, Del's Italian Kitchen is the place to go! We had a wonderful evening and will definitely be back.

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La Cucina Ristorante Guelph - Fine Dining Second Floor

4.6

4.6 (49)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Guelph

About the restaurant

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

Top review

MARIA

Dined 7 days ago

La Cucina is a glorious experience. Always reminds me of being in Italy with the quaint ambiance, exceptional food and gracious, courteous service. Absolutely my favourite restaurant.

The Royal Hotel

4.6

4.6 (1482)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Prince Edward County

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Vanessa

Dined on Oct 1, 2024

Everything was outstanding from the service, to the food, to the ambiance and decor. The server was amazing, very professional, folded the napkins of the people who had gotten up to take a smoke, and offered to keep his food under a hot plate until they returned. The decor was so so amazing, felt very high end. We sat outside and it was lovely. Maybe just need something to keep away the mosquitoes a bit. But overall highly recommend!

Tomasso's Italian Grille

4.7

4.7 (556)

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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Steve

Dined 3 days ago

Baked carbonara special was amazing, flavour, portion size, and speed of service were spot on

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Popular dish

Lobster Mushroom Caps

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