Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kitchener
15 restaurant menus in Kitchener, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Has become my favourite pizza place in Kitchener. The best pizza, the best service, everything about it is fantastic. Always worth the trip over to..."
Brad Farwell
"Best pizza we have had love this pizza had it Saturday night great ingredients and the pizza is so flavourful so if you looking for a two for one..."
Sheena Medina
"Best pizza around might be a bit more expensive but it’s worth ever penny. Fresh ingredients and great thin..."
Samuel Edward
"Best Pizza I ever ate in southern Ontario ! Discovered by chance, on our way through... Pizza with spinach and cheese - you also gotta try that -..."
Sinisa Grandic
"This is probably the best pizza I have ever had. My husband has had trouble finding a good gluten free pizza, and this is the only one in town so far..."
Kelly Zuk
"Pizza pronto os the best pizza in the KW area.. Fast and delocious service guarenteed.. Try it and see its worth the..."
Chris J Duffenais
"best pizza place in KW , hands down, always fresh and delicious. Friendly..."
Nick Anghel
"By far the best pizza in town!! If you haven’t tried it... you are missing..."
Shawn Ashe
"I have had the slices for lunch on a few occasions and they were all excellent Great tasting I have to say and next time I,m in town and they are..."
Tom Villeneuve
"Best pizza in the region, with fresh, plentiful..."
Jason Estabrooks
"This pizza was so good! Really good looking guy behind the counter as well, definitely coming back for..."
Tyler Obront
"The best pizza place in KW region. Variety and fair prices at the..."
Zoran Jokic
"Just had the tastiest and juiciest burger ever at Pronto Pizza! You can definitely taste the freshness of their homemade burger and a bun!! Would..."
"Stumbled on it by accident and I'm glad I did. The basis for a good pizza is the crust and sauce and this one is a winner. Definitely not a cardboard..."
Robert Magon
"Seems to now be my first call for Pizza. Great service with an old school..."
Derek Hamilton
"Not only best pizza, delicious home made hamburgers and their famous "zwiebelkuchen" are very hard to find anywhere..."
Vesna Nurija Saltagic
"The best pizza we've had in years. We don't buy from anywhere..."
Rob Asselstine
"It is more expensive but because all of their food is absolutely top quality. I've never gotten such delicious fruit as I can buy..."
Karina Halcro
"My name is Edward I love the Lasagna from angelino's Please I love the lasagna And whoever watches this ad Should also buy the Lasagna cuz it was..."
Mimi Pressa
"Angelino's might be my favorite store in Guelph. I recently telephoned to say I needed food trays, asap, for a family who had just lost a loved one...."
Ann Croft
"This is still the place to go in Guelph for excellent quality produce, deli meats, baked treats, prepared foods and dry goods. The selection may not..."
Nolan Evans
"Great food and friendly service and reasonable prices considering the top quality of food they..."
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"A bit pricier than a regular chain grocery store. They have very fresh produce and their hot food section (sausages, chicken Parm, pasta, lasagna) is..."
Mrs Tri
"Angelino’s hot table is always a good idea! Their hot sandwiches and deli sandwiches are generous portions, for reasonable price. A great stop to..."
"FOOD:We had come here on a Saturday evening for dinner at around 6:45 pm. For our main dishes, I had chosen the Mascarpone & Truffle Ravioli..."
Butterflyblue
"Came across this place in the fall last year and literally thought the food was amazing. The atmosphere was extremely eclectic and everyone was super..."
Eat.Love.Eat
"Excellent food experience with a fantastic customer service from our server Chris and the supervisor Jessie!The new food menu is amazing,..."
K Dahi
"Went here recently for New Years Eve and definitely impressed! A little bit confusing since this restaurant is at the basement level of Charcoal. Had..."
Munchies
"Hands down on both Food & Service. The service was impeccable! Our server was super-friendly and he made our dining experience pleasurable, fun, and..."
Karima Kassam
"Upbeat, yet cozy. This place is one of our favorites. It's the kind of place that you can settle into for the evening with a group of friends, or..."
Jessica
"We are here almost every week (Doug & Laura) The staff and service is best in the area. Food fresh and talented cooking staff. Bar tenders Rock yeh..."
Dougie
"Say Goood Cheeeeeeeezzzzzzze. It was a Thursday night around 6pm. The place was just starting to get busy. I was solo and the nice hostess show me to..."
Gilbert Yeung
"Completely satisfying and wonderful tasting from start to finish including consistent and great service. Homemade bread, bruschetta, spaghetti..."
DIanne B
"It had been a long time since me and my girlfriend had been on a date, so I wanted to wow here with an awesome eating experience. Even when I made..."
Steve Connor
"Been there a few times in the past ten years our so. Hadn't changed much. Food had been consistently good. The flower pot bread is still awesome..."
David Law
"Good atmosphere, good service, prices are reasonable and so are the portions. The food was ok, not authentic italian cuisine, but still good. My only..."
Marie
"Del Dente toothsome. A cheerful bustling place with absolutely just-plain-folks-nice greet and wait staff (I left my prescription sunglasses and they..."
N. Watt
"Casual and Fun. This is a fun spot togo for good food in a casual atmosphere. I had the lamb meatball pasta dish and is was spicy and..."
Businesstraveller
"Great pasta, etc. in a casual, romantic..."
Michael S.
"Love it. Great for a casual..."
Steve Kalbfleisch
"When we arrived we were taken to a raised table and chair which we cannot sit at comfortably so they took us to another table for 2 which was good. ..."
Geri Parkes
"The ambiance and food was outstanding. Didn't expect the pizza to be so good. The bruschetta bread was unreal. The server was friendly but wasn't..."
J Gambler
"What a fantastic dinner with great friends. Thank you for a great evening out. The pasta was delicious and the bread warm and fresh !! ( and to my..."
Gayve Kazak
"Undoubtedly one of my favourite restaurants in all of KW. This place just never misses. The service is always on point and the food is always..."
Alina Chernin
"A great find! We were initially drawn to the outdoor patio but once we got inside it looked great so ate indoors. The Pepperoni Pizza was excelent..."
Leo G
"Service is great, atmosphere is just as good, and the food tops it all off nicely.
Located in the basement of one of the nicer restaurants in town..."
Jon Hodge
"I love this place. The food was excellent and is reasonably priced. Service was excellent. You can tell everyone who works there puts the effort..."
James Morgan
"Went for my birthday dinner and I had the best time. The food is amazing and is a great..."
Bre
"We came out last night for new years even with our 2 year old. The atsmohere was great the service staff was very accommodating to us and the baby...."
nermin besic
"We enjoyed new years eve dinner. The menu selections were fixed but choice was plentiful and the food was awesome and portions were quite large. ..."
Canda Lee Frazer
"They were able to accommodate us at a late request during a busy time of year. Food was tasty with decent portion sizes. They allowed my husband to..."
pauline Boss
"Absolutely love this place. Probably the only Italian restaurant that I like in Ontario and would recommend to others. Staff is very nice, food is..."
Dharmik Pandya
"Had an amazing experience dining in. We reserved a table. We were 20mins early yet they accommodated us. Staff was friendly and food was delicious...."
Kanza Ahmad
"Went here for my partner's birthday. Enjoyed the wine, cocktails, dessert and complimentary bread and butters. Absolutely loved the thin but..."
Michelle Goveas
"I've dined at this restaurant several times over the many years I have lived in Kitchener and I have always enjoyed my experience.
Staff have always..."
Jeff Eng
"Had a really good experience. Ambience, food and drinks were all good. They provide a small cake with a candle for..."
Paul Varghese Vithayathil
"What a lovely Italian treat in the heart of Kitchener. Having come back from Italy a couple of days prior, I was nostalgic to a nice Italian meal. My..."
Marina Wadie
"Great place for a casual dining or a date!
Very close to authentic Italian 👌 highly..."
"This place is amazing - authentic Italian wood fired pizzas are absolutely fantastic and do not disappoint. The staff are great and service is quick...."
Bretton Miller
"Probably one of the best Italian restaurants I have been to. From the ambience right to the pizza. Nothing was missed down to details. I enjoyed..."
Betty New
"Amazing food and service. Will be back. Went with 2 others had wine n apps calamari is so tender.. the meatballs amazing... antipasto for 2......"
Ash Hegde
"great little place....pizza and mussels were excellent....so was the crème brule...did not partake in their specialty beverages but looked great and..."
Sheena Ewen
"Amazing food and amazing service! This restaurant opened with a bang! Definitely in my top 5 for..."
Thomas Schmitt
"Wonderful Italian food items. Back to just like Nonna made. On my list for..."
Stephanie Brock
"Friendly, open atmosphere, with great food and..."
Erhard Kruger
"Authentic Italian homemade fresh pasta and gnocchi from scratch..."
Lisa M
"True Italian cuisine. Amazing food, people and..."
Lisa Galivan-Mawhinney
"Very much appreciated that our preferences made/specified on OpenTable were recognized. The quality of the food was really good and authentic...."
Michael
"I am blown away with the quality of the ingredients and how everything effortlessly came together in each of the dishes we tried. Each bite was an..."
Kaizer P
"Best place for authentic Italian taste. We went for pasta but ended up falling in love with their pizza. Starting with their caprese salad, 3 cheese..."
Danidharia 1996
"We went here to celebrate with friends and it was wonderful. The server was so amazing and funny and knowledgeable. I ordered the fish and was not..."
Tara
"Fabulous first time but won't be the last time! Great food made with quality ingredients. Our server was great, and the atmosphere was..."
Janice Kraemer
"Our first time here and chose La Cucina to eat for an authentic Italian food experience and it was one of the greatest restaurants I’ve been so far..."
Andi
"What a wonderful experience. My girlfriend and I stopped in for a impromptu lunch and were warmly received. Alanah took care of our every need. The..."
Ryan Labrie
"Above and Beyond.
It was a very busy Saturday night, the restaurant was full, and we didn't have a reservation. We decided to wait for an open..."
"I recently moved to Kitchener from Toronto and was delighted to find a Pi Co here in town! My pizza was assembled with what I can only describe as..."
Jessica Clancy
"Great Neapolitan-style pizza! We went for the craft your own option where you could add as many toppings as you liked for a set price. There was a..."
C Kwan
"Get your own personalized pizza in 80 seconds (very cool to see). Pretty decent pizza for a fast food restaurant. Tons of toppings and they all..."
Octavian Ciubotariu
"I do declare this the BEST PIZZA IN K-W. 14$ a pie with unlimited toppings baked in a high heat brick oven. The crust is delicious as well. Tried..."
Adrian Pop
"By far the BEST pizza bar around, with 52 fresh toppings available to create your very own! Outstanding quality & the dough is 5 stars..."
Nick Vasco
"Super friendly staff and pizza that could not be fresh, right out of a wood-fired oven. The staff are still protecting things (like over cooking..."
Todd Hunt
"I was really surprised at how great this place is. Great topping selection, good price point, and very fast. My only other experience with a make..."
"Darryl and I have eaten there several times and have found our favorite place in the Tri-city area! Their staff are top notch ( especially Milan!!)..."
Cheryl Ann
"I absolutely loved this place! The atmosphere and crew there are awesome. The food...so good! Prices are excellent in my opinion for the quality of..."
Charity Gilmore
"Just had our girls' dinner here - first time for all of us! Fantastic food, and our server, Tina, provided spot-on recommendations for meal, drink..."
Tara MacDonald
"Been there twice now and it just keeps getting better and better! The patio has a very relaxing atmosphere and is going to be my new favourite place..."
Laura Pfanner
"Just love this place! Went for the first time and what a little gem this place is. Great food, good variety, great prices, charming decor. Excellent..."
Jennifer Kalte
"Love this place! Celebrated my birthday tonight with several friends. It was amazing! The staff are fantastic and the food was delicious. Rustico is..."
Yolande Charest
"We live nearby, and have dined at this restaurant twice in the last month or so; and both times the food was excellent, and the service was friendly..."
Debra Vickman
"My mom hosted my baby shower here and we had the most amazing experience! Simon and all of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout..."
Iuliana Corman
"Excellent food!!! Very fresh and tasty, service is friendly, prices are very decent. I would recommend this restaurant to..."
JoAnn Herald
"We had the most awesome meal tonight.
The servings are a good size and so flavourful ( order Chicken Parmesan if you are hungry or like taking..."
Shona Arnot MacDonald
"The food was delicious, the service was excellent and they were very kid friendly. The atmosphere was welcoming and homey...We will definitely be..."
Rosalie Elizabeth
"4 starts because it took a little too long for the pizza to come out,and it could've been better ,I suspect they didn't get it right the first..."
Eliza I
"What a wonderful experience! The food was a 10/10 and the ambience is exquisite! I loved the fresh pesto in my pasta. The Arancini was the best. Save..."
Shreya Atre
"Great patio and atmosphere, great service, and great food with large portions. We'll definitely go back. Bon..."
Octavian Ciubotariu
"First time there. The food hands down was authentic and , flavourful. Best Italian food I’ve had in a very long time. I am celiac and that was..."
Shirley Monk
"Our experience was delightful from the moment we stepped in the door. Our server was attentive, the food delicious. Thank you for a great date..."
Jenniffer Hurlburt
"Ordered from the family style menu. The meals were fantastic. Good portions, hot, well packaged. Fantastic options. The staff was accommodating to..."
Kyriake Tsimpragos
"Amazing place for a romantic date. If you're really trying to impress that Tinder date, take her there! Rustic, ambient, music isn't too loud so you..."
Sara A
"Went to rustico this afternoon and it was pretty quiet at that time. Sat at the patio but it was a bit chilly so went inside. The patio is a cute..."
"The best pizza and wings in Kitchener Waterloo. Hands down.
The ham & mushroom pizza was literally perfection. Tastes just like in Europe.
The..."
Sandra
"I kept hearing the buzz about “pickle pizza” and decided I’d give it a try. Got some recommendations to try Franklin Pizzeria and their pickle..."
Brenna Westover
"Amazing panzzorti, they are huge and the dough tastes like it's made fresh and the sauce is great. Deep fried or oven baked. Highly..."
Jeremy Dunn
"Had the pepperoni deepdish. It was delicious. Staff was super friendly when I picked it up. Pepperoni was crispy and the sauce was great. Will..."
Mike Burns
"Hands down 100% Best Pizza & Panzarotti to order for our plates. We are regular customers & have never been disappointed with the quality of the pies..."
Peg Mountney
"The panzorotti and deep dish pizzas are insanely good. I'd say it's the best panzo in KW.
If you forget your manners, the lady behind the till will..."
Viktor Y
"I had the deep dish pizza ... And let me tell you ... Absolutely yummy I highly recommend for the pizza lovers out..."
"Had the opportunity to enjoy a birthday dinner with friends and family here. The service was phenomenal—our server was friendly and clearly enjoyed..."
Sa Hua
"Comfort dining. My first time here at F&C with the fam. It was a pleasant experience. Twas time for lunch as we stepped in to this establishment and..."
Enrique Velasquez
"I really loved the atmosphere of this place. Its modern yet cozy. High-end more expensive. The booths are tall and comfortable. The decor is..."
Melinda Araque
"Such a nice place to go with friends or coworkers. I went twice in a short time for dinner. The atmosphere is very chill and the Christmas..."
MissBellaTracey
"Visited for lunch on boxing day. The place was (not surprisingly) quite empty. But that didn't matter because the service was fast and the food was..."
Hasan Riaz
"Duck poutine was delicious! Could've used a bit more gravy to be perfect.
Duck pasta was so-so... Textures we're all there but was bland
Peach..."
Matt Wee
"The F&C caesar, while not a classic caesar (no romaine), was quite beautiful and tasty. Its presentation was excellent with 3 thick sliced pieces of..."
Peter Goldsworthy
"I love fork and cork. Their cocktails are really well done and there food is unique, local and tastefully done. I have been multiple times but the..."
Rachel Bartholomew
"Can't say enough good things. Subdued atmosphere, good music, great service, great food great local beer options. Nice patio, beautiful setting, and..."
Brennan Hill
"Service was excellent, friends and i stayed for three and a half hours, did not rush us to leave and kept the water glass full! The prix fix menu was..."
"The patio was great and the food was good. It felt fresh and not slapped together. It's a different experience then just going to a chain.
That said..."
Adam On the Move
"I brought my grandparents here and I had high hopes for the food and service, and I wasn't disappointed. They ordered the 4 item pizza, and my mom..."
V A
"Great dine in experience: an excellent date night place, with amazing high quality food. Highly..."
Geeta Kumar
"Warm & friendly hospitality and inviting atmosphere where reservations are strongly recommended to ensure you get a spot inside or on the patio in..."
Tracy Lennon
"Wife and I decided to come here mid week last week. The service was amazing, the environment was perfect and the food was..."
Leonardo Stalteri
"The ambiance inside the restaurant is nice. The arancini we ordered as an appetizer was delicious, with the right amount of sauce and cheese to go..."
"Had a great dining experience here, the food was amazing and the service was professional! Such a warm atmosphere, overall a very sophisticated..."
Merdie Blerdern
"Great food and atmosphere combined with great service makes for an enjoyable evening. Pasta and chicken dishes were a great choice on a winter..."
Rodney Gill
"Truly amazing food. Some of the best pasta, bread and cheese cake I have ever had. Would 100% return. Perfect date night place! Very good prices for..."
Kathryn West
"Service: FamilialAtmosphere: Classy and elegantFood: delightfulWould return? Absolutely.My girlfriend decided..."
Thejockynerd
"Excellent. I don't understand the bad reviews. Four of us had dinner. Caesar salads, soup, Philly steak pizza, ricotta gnocchi, chicken pasta..."
SteveMcD
"Grilled Camembert to die for!. I've been back 4 times in the past month (every week!) bringing all my friends and family to try the grilled camembert..."
I-random
"I took my wife here for an anniversary dinner date. Outstanding food!. The owner and son made us feel welcome and special. I had the fresh pasta and..."
Mike Savoy
"I’ve been to this restaurant a few times over the years. Their Camembert appetizer is the most delicious thing ever, their gnocchi a close second...."
Natasha Rose Widmer
"The pastas are great! We tried the daily pasta and one of the hand-made pastas. Both taste wonderful, and the bread is good too. Z is very welcome..."
陈一阁
"Handmade pasta is very good. I wish they had more non-seafood options. 90% of the pastas are with seafood. I was expecting to see more classic food..."
Mehran Meidani
"Great drinks, amazing food and incomparable service! We walked in 45 minutes to closing and just as we were going to turn around, the owner let us..."
Kiara Diana Noel
"The service was spectacular from beginning to end. The atmosphere was super friendly and nice. The food was amazing! My boyfriend and I both ordered..."
cey “the possum”
"Food was too notch. You can taste the difference as their noodles are made in house. Service was excellent as well. Will be coming back for..."
Rayman Rashid
"I found a new favorite spot!
I visited for the first time tonight and it definitely won't be my last. My husband and I had reservations so we didn't..."
Talya Smith
"I was sold on homemade pasta and boy did it live up. The Camembert appetizer is so good and while I loved my gnocchi my husband loved his shrimp and..."
Rozmeen Halani-Hooda
"Exceptional overall experience! Nicely decorated, our waiter was excellent and more then willing to mix things up on the menu to our liking. Really..."
Jon U
"Just visiting Kitchener for the evening and someone recommended this restaurant. The food was amazing. All three of us had pastas. Fresh and..."
Kathleen Malarczuk
"I have been to this place several times. One of my favourite go to place for Italian. Their pastas are really awesome . They also have wide variety..."
romita saha
"Food quality is very good and pasta portions are quite big. Love the handmade pasta. The only thing I’ve noticed is that the pasta is seasoned on..."
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"AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! I can't say it enough! This has been some of the best homemade pasta and bread I have tried! And I have tried many! I have..."
yaramarie palacios
"Service here has always been stellar! Our waiter, who's name sadly escapes me at the moment, has served my girlfriend and i both times we've been..."
Jacob Gerber
"Came here without a reservation on a very busy night and they still seated us. The service was incredible; all of the servers were extremely..."
shir
"Hello again, today I went for lunch to 271West Restaurant in Kitchener, Ontario. This wasn’t my first time at this restaurant, but it was my first..."
"Great Gluten Free Pizza. Out of all the gluten free takeout pizzas available, I must say that this one takes the cake. The crust is perfect and taste..."
Mmathe03
"Quality. Good pizza. real bacon...."
Draumr66
"I love the pickle cheese sticks they are my absolute favorite! Wish they still had whole slices instead of chopped up pickles but..."
Josh Riopel
"I have tried lot's of places but this is surely the best. I ordered pizza for take out and it was ready on time with very warm welcoming owner. The..."
Riti dangi
"Great pizza place to go.
Despite its bit costlier, flavour of the pizza is amazing.
Delivery driver arrived within 30 mins of odering online.
Staff..."
Harsh Shah
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