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Gran Sasso Restaurant
91/100 (1262 ratings)
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Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
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Tiramisu
Meatballs
Carbonara
Arancini
Tagliatelle
Bruschette
Beef
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
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Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Wow! So impressed with this authentic Italian restaurant...with warm, welcoming atmosphere. Visually, the dark coloured walls with the natural..."
JuliePaul Mallen
"By far the best restaurant in Brantford! Not only is the food absolutely delicious, but the service is amazing and we always feel like family when..."
Loren Hayes
"Wonderful food, relaxed atmosphere& great service!!! Have been back several times& still the most delicious Italian meal I have..."
Jenny Stevens
"Excellent food, great atmosphere, amazing service! I will recommend to everyone I know and I will keep coming back! My new favorite..."
Barb Rivero Wilmer
"Amazing, mouth watering authentic Italian food. Fresh ingredients, great portion sizes, fantastic! Friendly staff, and welcoming owners come by and..."
Sacha Olenroot Pinto
"This restaurant is a perfect little gem. Patty and Dan and their staff always do everything to make your experience special. The menu is not huge,..."
Cathe Vermeersch
"The only problem I have with this restaurant is I don't get to go as often as I'd like! The experience is just plain fun and relaxing the owners and..."
Carol Yarek Reynolds
"Loved it. Welcoming owners/chef....delicious food. Great kitchen! Finally, we have found our new fave..."
Julie O'Hagan
"Fabulous!! Everything from start to finish was delicious and the service was excellent...my new favourite..."
Karen Deboer
"Best Italian Bistro in Brantford.. Gran Sasso on Paris Road... Great food, reasonably priced and atmosphere.. Will definitely be back!!! Finally..."
Kyle Nickolas Prince
"Service and food are excellent all set within a cozy quaint atmosphere. A perfect way to spend an evening..."
Marcia Tavernese
"Valentine's day with my girlfriend. This ended up being a no-brainer. Thanks for..."
Erik Thorkildsen
"Excellent food service was great. Thx Patti and Dan for another great..."
MaryAnn Ramey
"awsome place to eat stoped by for lunch to day and they did excellent i will for sure be going..."
Alex Ricci
"This place is amazing! Brantfords newest Italian "hot spot!!!". Authentic food, awesome owners; you'll feel like family when you leave. I absolutely..."
Aisha Hunt
"Delicious! Great food, we really enjoyed the Gran Sasso..."
Jenn MacLean
"Great food, atmosphere and service. Will definitely be..."
Debbie Walker
"Love this place! It’s small with very personal service and the food tastes amazing. The pastas are excellent and well presented. Try the lasagna..."
Don Shilton
"Have found this little gem in Brantford about 6 months ago and have been coming back ever since.  Reservations recommended as it is getting more..."
Claudia Carlton
"First time tonight. This is a small restaurant with lots of warm atmosphere. The menu is small enough to make a selection and large enough to provide..."
Geoff Vollmer
"Great flavourful food, good portions. We had the antipasto plate, pasta, and desserts. The atmosphere was nice as the restaurant was not very large...."
Wesrbeckett
"Great cozy family ran place. We stopped in for lunch and everything was awesome. Good was flavorful and at a very good price. We visited the area..."
Elmo Joseph
"Gran Sasso is the greatest Italian food in southern Ontario hands down. I'm an Italian myself and consider the food to be out of this..."
Claudio
"The gran Sasso has the very best Italian cuisine in all of Brantford. Accompanied by a second to none customer service. It is a gorgeous restaurant..."
Frank
"Greatest litte place in Brantford!!!. Love the place! Feel the need to try something new each time I visit! Everything on the menu is delicious,..."
Elizabeth K
"Great Restaurant!. We decided to give this restaurant a try as we had heard it was a good place. The place is small, but it can definitely seat a few..."
Butterflyblue
"Would highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a great dinner experience and beautiful atmosphere. Authentic Italian cuisine made from..."
Sherri Benki
"Dinner, sangrias and dessert were delicious and my mother inlaw who is Gluten Free due to an allergy was very happy to be able to eat here as they..."
Anastasia Hagey
"Excellent food Arincini was Excellent The bruelled figs desert..."
Stuart Rae
"Nice little place, staff were very nice and accommodating. Had the stuffed mushrooms and bruschetta to start. Then carbonara and grand sasso penne...."
Glen Peacock
"The food was excellent and the service was..."
Mike Nowacki
"I'm celiac and dairy free (they have gluten free penne noodles) they made me a roast chicken breast with pesto sauce, grilled veggies and a baked..."
Cheryl Smith
"Great food their pasta dishes are fantastic and have many different homemade tomato sauces to choose from also have gluten-free pastas..."
mike sardo
"Astonishingly delicious! A deceptively, quiet looking place that is really a gastronomic delight. Lamb chops may be best I've ever had anywhere in..."
Alex Ander
Speekezzies Cafe & Wine Bar
91/100 (1460 ratings)
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Wine Bar
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
International
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Canadian
International
Vegan Options
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Fish
Salmon
Crème Brulée
Polenta
Shrimp
Creme Brulee
Beef
Lamb
Pasta
Bruschette
Salad
Pesto
Sit down
Canadian
Wine Bar
Pizza
Italian
International
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Wine and Beer
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After-hours
Mid-range
"Enjoyed an amazing meal!!! From our host’s incredible description of the specials our mouths were watering upon his every word! The bruschetta..."
Christina Durling
"Always top notch service and excellent food! Celebrated another birthday dinner there last night with a friend. It's a total experience and would..."
Bette Jean Glassford
"By far.. best chef in Brantford!! Never a disappointing experience!! Food is amazing, the owner/chef always ensures that you are pleased with your..."
Deb L. Carter
"A very special thank you to the best host ever, Chef Anthony and his team for a very special birthday dinner for my husband. As always, the food was..."
Georgette Bryson
"What an amazing place! I treated my husband for his birthday here tonight, amazing and friendly service and the food was..."
Tabitha Mitchell
"Absolutely the best atmosphere, food and ambiance in Brantford. ..our Australian family try enjoyed the evening...many thanks Anthony, Heather and..."
Debbie Ryan
"best food, and best service i have had in a very very long time . FANTASTIC , we will definately be back . thank you for contributing to a fantastic..."
Anna Donati Mcmullen
"We always enjoy our visits to Speekezzies. The only thing more wonderful than the food is Anthony, Heather and the staff!. Always feel so welcomed,..."
Nancy Tew Seberras
"Amazing. Went for the first time last night, is definitely not going to be the last. Even better, the full menu is available as take out. Can't wait..."
Sean Doyle
"My wife and I just had our 19th anniversary dinner here (our first time) at the restaurant. Really delightful meal and experience. ..."
Dave Carrol
"Thank You to Anthony and staff for making my daughter's surprise wedding proposal a romantic and memorable..."
Carol Jennings
"Have been regular customer here for years and they never disappoint! Tried the gnocchi for the first time last night mmmm soooo good. May be my new..."
Pam Carmount Charlton
"Wonderful atmosphere, food is delicious!!! The servers are so pleasant. Will definitely be..."
Robin Morrison Babcock
"This is hands down my favourite restaurant! The food is amazing! Delicious and made from scratch. The owners don't miss any details and they..."
Jennifer Lopes-Dorsey
"Excellent food and brilliant service..."
Mary Ryan
"One of our favorite restaurants, always good, always friendly. Never had a bad expierence at this family run restaurant. Try the Pizza , its..."
Yvon Lepage
"First time there and so impressed. Walked in and the lighting and ambiance was amazing. Felt like we were dining alone under the stars. Food was..."
DG M
"Todays meal brought to you by Speekezzies Winebar. Below is my breakdown Ambiance: This place was a charming little spot. When you walk in, you are..."
K P
"This has very quickly become our favorite restaurant. The staff is amazing and friendly. Anthony is such an attentive host and chef. We tried a..."
Tammy Stys
"Excellent food. I can see why this so popular. Nice decor. My only observation and it's not a negative. Because of the shortish opening hours the..."
Mike Skinner
"Special 30th Anniversary plus gathering all four birthday's in two months and two years hiatus on one night. Thanks to the Anthony and Heather mama..."
Brigitte Talbot
"Food was excellent with friendly, engaging staff. We were visiting family in Brantford and wanted to treat them to a nice dinner out. So glad we..."
Anna-Marie Hunt
"We had a really great time. The food is of the highest quality. I had a really good steak. The chef is super friendly. A real family..."
Al Moledina
"We have been going to Speekezzies for several years now and always have fantastic experiences! The restaurant is run by and Italian family for 22..."
Karen Sackrider
Luciani's Pizza
90/100 (1033 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Italian
Canadian
Pizza
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just ordered for the first time in several years from these guys and they had a mishap while making my pizza and getting it out in a timely manner,,,..."
Kevin Edward Redin
"Tried other places but Lucian’s is the best in..."
Charlotte Corbett
"Best pizza money can guy! Hands down. And the one delivery guy is such a peach!! Thanks for the great pizza..."
Kaytee Olmstead
"it's the only place to go if you want the best of the..."
Paolo Tonolo
"It`s the best,Always fresh, always hot & at a great price for that homemade..."
Stella Munroe
"Best pizza in Brantford, wings are great too! Nice family oriented business, friendly staff and owners do a great job with their business! Cheers..."
Pamela Gallo
"Best pizza and panzos in..."
Rebekah Pink
"Panzerottis! Best I've ever had. Great service, excellent..."
John Berbee
"Best pizza and wings around. Their Caesar salad is also..."
Joe Zecca
"Excellent pizza. 10/10. Never disappointed with the..."
Shawn Lilbourne
"This is well made pizza. I've been buying pie's here for 36 years. Only once has my food not been satisfactory. And in the end it was my fault. The..."
Tobe
"Not only does Luciani's have great pizza, but great service too. They accommodated an order for our family party outside of their regular hours...."
Kaila DaCosta
"The best thin crust pizza in Brantford, I like how they don't smother it in sauce either. My two complaints is the wings are the worst , I find them..."
Shawna Lee
"One of best pizzas in Brantford and frankly I've ever had for that matter. If you like stretchy thick cheese, buttery crispy crust, and tangy..."
Carson Wong
"Luciani's is the king of pizza in Brantford. My orders have always been consistent with quality and taste. The crust is thin, yet crispy. Generous..."
Eckogen
Mercasa Little Italy Eatery
89/100 (449 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Canadian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lasagne
Italian
Canadian
Pizza
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My first visit to Mercasa, I took my son for lunch on a Saturday afternoon - the casual, cafeteria style dining was very comfortable (great if you're..."
Catherine Denekamp
"Finally had the chance to have lunch here. Wow Tom!!!!! Your food is the absolute best. So fresh and tasty. Sorry I missed you. Congrats on the best..."
Wendy Rose
"Just had our first Mercasa experience and it was a hit. First, a special shout out to the service behind the counter, every single person was..."
Jason Rose
"Had lunch there on Friday. The choices were many. The food was delicious. Clearly made fresh that day. Without question a great new spin on grab..."
Nik Poulimenos
"Excellent food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. I hosted my sons baptism at Mercasa and the food, dessert and service was exceptional. Thank you..."
Stacy Pacheco
"Great atmosphere, great food, great desserts, great Gelato, and great staff. What Else can u ask for Its the..."
Joe Zecca
"Friendly staff, lovely bistro and delicious food. My 3yo daughter is in LOVE with the pistachio gelato..."
Sonya Joy
"Absolutely amazing!!! ��� The best pizza..."
Francesca Caruso-Pace
"I couldn't find the 10 star rating. A co worker and I have been there 10/14 days only because it's closed Sundays and Mondays. Great..."
Callum Clark
"Exactly what Brantford needed. A quick, yet stylish and absolutely delicious Italian eatery. So..."
Gregor Davidson
Zaza's Pizzzeria
86/100 (1190 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Sit down
Italian
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Hands down the best pizza in the Brant area! Being run by a hardworking family, this isn't your typical pizza chain restaurant...the pizza here is..."
Pat Carrescia
"Food is amazing, service is excellent and the smell from the wood stove is..."
Eniko Tolnai
"Best pizza I've eaten in a long long time. Need you up here in North Waterloo...."
Erica Edwards Kloetstra
"Just ordered for the first time tonight...and it was fantastic! The family vibe is so cute! We ordered the Portugese pizza and the gnocchi and penne..."
Lauren Breitigam
"Food is amazing! Ingredients are always super fresh and home..."
Jason Petrella
"Best pizza in the general area. I come from Woodstock for..."
Patrick George
"Just stopped in here on my way through! BEST pizza I’ve had in a very long time! Highly recommended!..."
Jane Gale
"Fantastic group of guys every time we are in! Great food and caring attention! This is authentic pizza and great tasting. Keep up your love of..."
Sara Shackelton-Ardiel
"Friday night ... ordered pizza for my team at Sweet Bakery ! 20 minutes from the time I ordered to pickup... HOT and DELICIOUS !! I think we have..."
Stacey Bester
"Staff is always very pleasant. Best Cesar salads in town by a long shot and the arancini rice balls are to die for. Try..."
Dana Travis
"Zaza's is right beside my work at Ashley Furniture and we love it, our go to for..."
Kevin James Shaw
"They are the BEST! !!!! Very nice group of cooks!..."
Shirley Barkley
"Hands down the best pizza in town. Why did I JUST find out about..."
Brad Lee Fennema
"Delicious Dinner last night, thanks to Zaza's!!! A more authentic Italian pizza you will not find in..."
Kelly St. Denis
"Best pizza ever! So yummy! Especially if you like thin, crispy crusts with delicious..."
Martha Louise Goobie
"Best pizza in..."
Melinda Atherton
"The pre-set pizzas are so good. My boyfriend and I had the Portuguese one, and now we want to try out every option to find our favourite. Very..."
Jessica Gehue
"The best pizza in Brantford. You can taste everything on the pizza. Pepperoni is cut in strips and it is a very good type. Wood oven crust is great...."
Wendy Demolder
"2020 Dec Review: Oh my gosh! So SO Goood! 😁 YUM! Wood oven pizza, natural Fresh ingredients. This is how you make Pizza!👍 Seriously, all others..."
Ga D
"I came across this place during a recent detour through Brantford, and when I saw the sign indicating wood-fired pizza, I knew I needed to check it..."
John Zanin
"Best pizza anywhere near Brantford, family owned, real down to earth guys own it and work behind the counter, just check the hours ahead, they do..."
Derek Kell
"Great Pizza! We tried the Prosciutto-Arugula & the Portuguese pizzas. Great pizzas. I thought the prosciutto my turn out to be my favourite but so..."
Pasquale DeNardo
"Wow the BEST!!!!. I tried the white pizza with olive oil as the base(grilled chicken). Sooo good!!. Zaza's is my ONLY go to now for pizza!!!. Thanks..."
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Cafe Andreou
82/100 (1316 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Escargot
Meatballs
Octopus
Lamb
Pesto
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Cheesecake
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"This is fine dining at it's best! If you really want to treat yourself...from the moment you walk through the door, you're catered to and pampered...."
JuliePaul Mallen
"We have a great dining experience every time.The food ,service and atmosphere is excellent. This is a hidden gem and to me one of Brantford's..."
Sheena Marcella Miller
"w don't go very often because we are never sure of the hours ........ but every time we have gone it has been great! Flaming cheese it the best..."
David Bailey Jim Triemstra
"We had dinner here last Friday night and will definitely be going back! From being greeted at the front door by the owner, to the excellent service..."
Kathy Wade
"Tonight was our very first dinner at Cafe Andreou , and it will definitely not be our last ! We had no idea that this little gem was in Brantford..."
Erika Leigh
"Outstanding service. Amazing, authentic, homestyle Italian cuisine. Thank you for making our special night out - A night we will never forget. The..."
Kate Wilson
"We have been here 5 times and each time it is first rate. Great food and welcoming service. Lamb kebobs were mouth..."
Martin Smith
"Delicious food, great atmosphere and the staff were wonderful! Highly..."
Nicole Wilson
"We finally went for dinner tonight and fell in love. What an incredible restaurant. The food is extraordinary and the Owner and his son are just..."
Debbie Tremblay
"My husband and I just dined here for our anniversary dinner and it's the best meal we've had in a long time. The owner and his son made us feel so..."
Mireia Peace
"We recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants fantastic food from an amazing friendly family who always makes you feel like your special and at..."
Duchess Erica
"Five star excellence! Food, service, ambiance. Wonderful memories from all of our visits. Thank you so..."
Margo Sluman
"Amazing Amazing Amazing!!! It is our favourite spot bar none. Thanks Chris for the awesome food and..."
John D Power
"Wonderful, personal service. Family run and family love put into every detail. Food was delicious. Such a gem in Brantford. We'll drive back from..."
Mairi Shears
"Consistent quality, great variety of popular dishes, cooked and presented with care to perfection..."
Manthos Anagnostou
"No he estado nunca en éste Restaurante, pero soy fan de el. Todas sus recetas son estupendas y las que he cocinado han sido extraordinarias! Muchas..."
Blanca Esther Bruni
"Definitely an incredible restaurant. Brantford's little..."
Cathy Zamboni
"excellent food and..."
Debbie Kuilboer
"Delicious! We each had an appetizer, entree and a desert. Everything was spectacular, the service was amazing, friendly and it was an all around..."
Alysha Filer
"Just had the most wonderful meal with the love of my life at this fine restaurant. We met the owner and he took us on a tour of the place showing us..."
Joshua Wall
"Great experience! The food is most amazing. Chris, the owner, is a very friendly person who is not hiding his pride as the owner of the restaurant..."
Hovik Abrahamyan
"Always a home..."
Harry Droogendyk
"Wonderful service and exceptional food! VERY warm & welcoming atmosphere where we love to celebrate our special occasions..."
Debbie Thornberry
"I think is special, and very very good, I know only by photos, luck,..."
Maria Rosa Jadzatoglu
"my favorite restaurant anywhere!!!..."
Robin St. Jean
"you are my dream..."
Celeste De Pascale
"Such a fun experience dining here! The owner was very welcoming, funny and engaging. His 2 sons were also incredible. Great hospitality, quirky and..."
Kelsey Reidl
"Delicious! We really enjoyed our visit at the restaurant this week. The food was spectacular and coming from someone who lived in Italy - it is..."
Carley Reyner
"My wife and I just had the best experience at this great restaurant. I read the reviews before going about the owner being rude etc. I can tell you..."
Michael Robb
"My wife and I just ate here for the THIRD time over the least couple of months. We drive from Cambridge to enjoy this special restaurant. Each time..."
AL VAN PATTER
"If we could give 10 stars we would. We had a wonderful time at Cafe Andreou..the food was spectacular and the service was second to none. Highly..."
Tarah Garzon
"Still the best food in Brantford and the best value. We ordered a variety of items all made with the freshest of ingredients, beautifully presented..."
Sandra Pauwels
Pizza Roma
79/100 (723 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Canadian
Pizza
Italian
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Italian
Canadian
Pizza
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
"My all time favourite pizza place in Brantford. The party square is amazing and even great the next day. Slices are available but the are hit or..."
Herb Garlow
"Best pizza in town, always love their slices but whats even better is getting a square with one of the toppings being Sliced bacon .. The service is..."
Matthew C
"The pizza was amazing. This is the new favorite place. I am glad to try it..."
Divya
"I don't often order pizza, but the one I got from this place tonight was fantastic. Probably the only pizza I've ordered double cheese on and..."
jonas held
"Been going there for years since my brother worked there. My all time favorite pizza. Slices always hits the mark for me. You know a pizza place is..."
Allo B
"They always tell me my order will be delivered in about 45 minutes. Only once did it take that long (bad snowstorm that evening). Otherwise it's..."
Matt Duce
"Tried a slice and pop one day while in the area. Great pepperoni slice. Will definitely go for a full pizza. Nice choice of toppings on menu board...."
The Local Explorer
"Its as good as I remember from 20 years ago! Introduced my husband to Pizza Roma tonight and he's really impressed. So fresh and absolutely..."
A Haw
"Awesome pizza as always. Could not be happier with the quality and..."
Paul Smith
"This was my first time ordering from Pizza Roma. Red sauce does not agree with my spouse, so I asked what options were available. He suggested a..."
Mercedes Johnson
"Some of my family lives here in Brantford and introduced me to this place a few years ago. To this day we still order from here whenever I come for a..."
Kahlil Roper
"They have the best pizza in town. Always made to perfection, toppings are very generous. I love there sauce it's very good. There gluten-free pizza..."
Rob Henry