The best Restaurants in Kitchener ranking of January 2025

599 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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Taste Of Philli Cheese Steak
Taste Of Philli Cheese Steak
86/100 (771 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Dinner
Lunch
Steakhouse
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"An excellent locally-owned business. Michael is a great guy and his passion comes through in how he interacts with customers and cooks his food...."
Erik Bodendorfer
"Great food. Don't waste $7 on fries. They're frozen and way overpriced. But the wraps are fantastic although there was no cheese on our Philly Cheese..."
Francine Guenther
"Honestly, the best service and food I've had in my life! The owner ensures you are catered and you have a great Philly cheesesteak. His generosity..."
Maria C
"Very good experience here, restaurant is clean and the owner is a very nice, genuine, and helpful man. The cheesesteak was fresh and delicious. you..."
Winterfell
"OK, so first of all, the owner is the nicest most polite person you could ever deal with. Then we get to the food. Reasonably priced, great portion..."
Mike Fitzgerald
"Amazing food, with a very creative and well made version of the Philly cheese steak. The owner is super friendly and..."
Abraham Almaouie
"I have ordered their signature item, cheesesteak sandwich. Great service and tasty food...."
Kartheek Allada
Lisboa Bakery And Grill
Lisboa Bakery And Grill
86/100 (768 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Portuguese
European
Portuguese
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Portuguese
European
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Pizza Pizza
70/100 (768 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Pizza
Sit down
Pizza
Cheap Eats
Franklin Pizza
Franklin Pizza
85/100 (762 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Canadian
Pizza
Italian
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Wings
Panzerotti
Sit down
Canadian
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
brady barvinek
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
70/100 (752 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Café
Cheap Eats
"Cool location, the staff is wonderful, attentive and ready to assist you the moment you walk in and it's very clean. Only reason for 4 stars and not..."
goodman vital
"Just grabbed a snack with my favourites, French Vanilla coffee ☕️ & a plain Old Fashioned donut 🍩. I've never gone to this location before,..."
Lisa Allison Scott - Campbell
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
70/100 (751 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Canadian
Canadian
Canadian
"Quick stop again 😂 Love the interior all hockey theme and good customer service..."
Shashi patel
"I liked my experience at this tim hortons location from my last visit. The lady working there was really nice and kind towards me. Even though i had..."
MrChohan
Fat Bastard Burrito
Fat Bastard Burrito
77/100 (741 ratings)
Restaurants
Burrito
Fast food
Cheap Eats
"I love this place... even though they increased the cost nearly $4 for the huge size boritos. I can still say that it's the best place around for..."
Nathan C
"Fantastic place! They showed great care and speed! The front staff member Bhav was excellent and got our order done quick and with professionalism :)..."
djtechno2012 P
"Very happy with the friendly service, speed and serving size at this location! As usual, FBB tastes amazing and I love that they put noodles in their..."
Ewen Lewis
North Shawarma
North Shawarma
89/100 (734 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Banh Mi Givral Deli
Banh Mi Givral Deli
86/100 (724 ratings)
Restaurants
Vietnamese
Asian
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
Asian
Vietnamese
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Hope this place never a-banh mhi-dons (abandons) me. The BBQ pork and classic banh are very yummy and..."
David Liu
"Must-visit Kitchener spot for delicious Banh Mi subs/sandwiches. The flavours are amazing and the ingredients are fresh. Friendly service on the..."
Harneet Singh
"This is my favourite place to get a quick bite downtown Kitchener! The food is incredible and the employees are very friendly. They also allow me to..."
Yung Brae
"Great Banh Mi. Got assorted x2, spicy chicken and BBQ pork. Just beware of the spice option, I think they make the sandwiches a bit sweeter (also..."
Jonathan Kim
"I (and co-workers) often order from here for a quick and delicious lunch - the subs are more filling than you might expect; I find that a Sub plus a..."
Cedric Puddy
"Some of the best sandwiches you can get, and for an extremely reasonable price. The spring rolls are good and the steamed buns are the great (though..."
Graeme O'Brien
"One of my top, if not the best take out spoke in downtown kitchener. The food for the price is unbeatable. Sandwiches are solid, fresh rolls and..."
zack brittain
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
70/100 (713 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I dropped an iced drink on the ground and made a big mess. All the staffs were so friendly and made another one for me without charge even after I..."
FFF Yyyi
"Sweet visit with my niece 💕 We had Coffee muffins... Banana 🍌 Carrot 🥕! Always an awesome place to get..."
barbara kenyon-hall
In-n- Out Shawarma
In-n- Out Shawarma
96/100 (694 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Fast food
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Cheap Eats
"I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Mamoun and his lovely team. They did a FANTASTIC job catering to over 20 people for our team dinner! It was..."
Aliyah Loney-Atienza
"What a great meal. So flavourful, authentic and large quantities. The pita comes to the table hot and puffed. Great service. I will return. ..."
Carla Karpouzos
"We had a great experience in this authentic restaurant. The food is awesome, people are kind and very friendly. I highly recommend this place for..."
Irene Ts
"actually top shawarma place in UW and its not even close. Been going since 2019 and its always a hit. Everything about Arabesque’s chicken..."
Jonathan Chan
"Been looking a good middle eastern restaurant since we moved to the Cambridge area and this is the best one so far. Portions are huge and great food...."
Deepti Arun Kumar
"We loved the food and the service. We’ll definitely order..."
Luiz Fernando Dias
"I love Arabesque, and have been going here for over 10 years. The quality is great and while I do prefer their rice/hummus/chicken/etc, the cost is..."
Jessica Olmstead
Dt Pizza & Shawarma
Dt Pizza & Shawarma
79/100 (694 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Shawarma
Middle Eastern
"One of the best shawarma place highly recommending others friendly staff and relatively cheap definitely coming again thumbs up for this..."
Hammad Qadeer
"Have you ever had "shawarma pizza"? If you haven't you haven't LIVED. This is the most amazing dish, served hot and absolutely delicious! Not to..."
Michelle Muise
"Best Shawarma place ever!!!! The staff are all amazing and so friendly. The food is all so good and great prices. The ladies are so funny as well. We..."
Stacey Schmiedtke
"Shawarma is already amazing... But as a poutine or a pizza it's pretty much to die for!! This is my most favourite DT Shawarma around!! Great service..."
Michelle Chrisjohn
"Best shawarma in the city, no question. Staff is super friendly, and the prices are great. If you're in the mood for something a little different, I..."
Tim Huras
"Best Shawarma in town!! My coworkers and I order from there frequently. The shawarma poutine and shawarma plate are to die..."
Kait Marie Pagett
"Absolutely incredible. I love it here; staff are friendly, food is delicious, and prices are..."
Sebastian Smith
"Shawarma is amazing. Shawarma poutine is delicious. Shawarma pizza is phenomenal. Service is friendly. Love this..."
Steve Zettell
"So delicious. Have yet to try the pizza, but am hooked on the shawarma plates and wraps. The service is always friendly and has a few jokes too. We..."
Tanya Gafoor-Smart
"the only place i go for shawarma!! absolutely..."
Maddie Blundon
"Best shawarma I've had in a long time! It was recommneded by a few people and I'm so glad I went! I'll be going therr and only there for my shawarma..."
Kelly Sanzsole
"It's delicious! And not super pricey! LOVE IT! The family is also very friendly. Our go-to Friday night treat!..."
Jessica Doran
"Best salads Best service Best pizza Best..."
Belinda Barclay
"I ask my kids on take out night what they want and double taste wins all the time there 9 and 12..."
Sheridan LeBlanc
"Best poutine outside of Quebec! Very friendly staff...she made us feel really welcome. Good prices. We are looking forward to trying more of the food..."
Aura-Lee McDonald
"We judged a pizza place by its cover and we shouldn't have. The walk in pep special is $9.05 after tax for a large and is the best we have sampled so..."
Jonathan Hendel
"We come here on a weekly basis because their wings and wedges are so good! It’s always so fresh and the portion/prices are great. The owner is..."
j Lexi
"Mike (the owner) may be there nicest person in Kitchener. We love getting pizza from here (which is great) and I love his homemade potato..."
Colin Boyd Shafer
"Amazing locally owned pizzeria! Always a pleasure to stop in and grab my favourite pizza in..."
Rijah Martin
"Super fresh and Most delicious pizza I have ever had. The shop keeper is respectful and..."
Darke Oinment
"The owners are FANTASTIC PEOPLE and make the ABSOLUTE BEST PIZZA EVER 🍕 😋..."
Gatita Bonita
Three Kretans
Three Kretans
87/100 (683 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Greek
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Lamb
Salad
Moussaka
Souvlaki
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Cash Only
Validated Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Mousaka is the perfect dish for a rainy day like today and I found the best moussaka in town at Three Kretans in Kitchener by Centre in the Square!..."
Karima Kassam
"Food was delicious. Service was great. Food delivery was quick when server ascertained that we were behind schedule for a theatre..."
Robert Malott
"Absolutely amazing food and service; and would highly recommend the fire cheese..."
Khoral Hare
"Every time I go the service is fast, the meal is plentiful and delicious !!! Never have had a bad..."
Ally Kay
"Impressive decor, delicious food and excellent care from friendly and efficient..."
Dennis Clark
"I ordered the gyro on a pita for a take out lunch today, amazing food as always! Great portion sizes as well, I still have my salad left over for..."
Tina Cochrane
"What a lovely dinner just before the Christmas rush next weekend. Thanks to all for a tasty healthy meal. My little 6 year old friend enjoyed her..."
Anneliese Kraehling
"I liked it. Food was very good. Very popular place and close to Center In The..."
Tony Finoro
"Amazing food and ambiance. Loved the flamming cheese..."
Dorothy Fry
"A taste of authentic Greek food!. My friends and I had the most amazing authentic Greek food at Three Kretans! The chicken souvlaki was perfectly..."
Mashpanda
"Delicious. Visited this restaurant on the recommendation of a staff member at the Centre in the Square. We had tickets to see Wicked and were looking..."
Jen
"Really great place. Great for families or even just for a night out with friends or a loved one. The food and service is consistently good. Recommend..."
Dan508
"Very good!. We very much like this restaurant!! They are very authentic, and the greek taste is pretty bang on! I love the location, in the..."
Jill
"Best Greek in KW. I absolutely love this place! They have the best Greek food in town. It may be a little tricky to find, but well worth it! My..."
Penny
"Not to be a jerk, but this place has a hilarious location. It’s in the basement of an mid-century office “tower”, sharing its space with the..."
Dariusz
"Ordered the special for two which provided enough food for three people. The chicken rice soup was very disappointing - tasted like it was from a..."
L. L.
"This was the first time I ordered from Kretan’s and I was not disappointed. Everything was delicious and authentic. The salad was crisp and fresh..."
Emily Smith
"10/10!! Highly recommend. If you want amazing authentic Greek food with a great atmosphere and superb service, this is the place to..."
Mike Fthenos
"The Moussaka was very good, the roast potatoes were good but too dry and the three dip meze were ok. (It was a take..."
Tiziana Francesca
"Last Saturday, this restaurant hosted my 65th birthday party. The food was awesome and amazing. It all came out at the same time - hot and..."
Ken Cullen
Booster Juice
Booster Juice
81/100 (676 ratings)
Dessert
Healthy
Healthy
Juice & Smoothies
Juice & Smoothies
Healthy
Mid-range
"Best booster juice in the city. Fastest service and the drinks are..."
X Luong
"New staff that took over in the recent years are so much more friendly than the previous staff. They are so accurate as well and always pour the cup..."
Shelle Chii
"Great service! Good juice. High..."
Sheri Gauld
"Not bad, first time there a little on the pricey side put I guess that's the cost of being..."
Daniel Simms
"Nice management, the owner/manager is humble and greets everyone warmly. Juices/other products are of great deal. Place is tide and..."
Manpreet Singh
"It was very good people are polite and..."
Mubashara Malik
"something about this location, the drinks just taste..."
John Brown
Harvey's
Harvey's
75/100 (675 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
American
American
Canadian
Fast Food
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
Fast food
American
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
"This is one of the best Harvey’s location I have been at. I have been to this location multiple times and I have always been pleased with great ..."
Shakil Manashiya
"Ordered pick up through Uber Eats. Food was ready promptly, and everything was delicious. What really made an impression on me though was the..."
TJ Rector
"Always had best experience visiting this location. The ambiance is so welcoming. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations...."
divya sanan
"Harvey’s of this location is my daily lunch destination. Always pleased with warm customer service, cleanliness, fresh food, and food order..."
hamida nathani
"Great service and they are open up till 2:00 am. Lots of parking space. Great staff and quick drive through. Food is fresh and burgers are made to..."
Anjum Manashiya
"Excellent and fun loving staff. They always get my order correct while serving them fresh and hot. Surely visiting..."
Nishita Panjwanihbf hh00ppeq
"One of my favourite place to eat. They always serves fresh food. Their veggie, lighlife burger and poutine is the best. Excellent guest service and ..."
Aman Kaur
Marble Slab Creamery Kitchener
Marble Slab Creamery Kitchener
84/100 (674 ratings)
Dessert
Dinner
Ice Cream
Fast food
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Honest and amazing staff. Always been my favourite ice cream location too! The..."
Danielle McLelland
"Had a great time as always. Marble Slab is a treat as we only get it once a..."
Aaron Clifford
"The staff works very hard and do a wonderful job I went 3 times, and I keep going back as long as the service and quality stays the..."
Frank D'Amico
"Love this location...the employees are always so friendly to myself and my kids! Always feel welcome :) keep up the good work!! :) love the ice..."
Amanda Peplow
King Fish & Chips
King Fish & Chips
84/100 (669 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Canadian
Seafood
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Haddock
Cod
Halibut
Fish
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Harvey's
Harvey's
71/100 (666 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Canadian
Fast Food
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
Fast food
Canadian
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
72/100 (663 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"There’s a young gentleman that works at night (the 1020 Ottawa street Tims) who treats every customer like they’re the most important person in..."
Oh Snap
"Some of the best staff at a Tim's in town. Quick service. Friendly staff...."
Michelle W
"Good as any other Timmy's..."
Luis Allan Hernandez
"Was a great visit to timmies this morning 🌄. Sat down and talked hockey with a cple old timer Montreal fans ! I'm a leaf fan. Whole place was..."
wayne oneil
"The best customer service of any Tim Hortons I have ever been to, the morning girls, make your..."
Anthony Zammit
"A bustling place, and staff were super friendly. Especially with my kids. Came out to chat with my boys which they thought was..."
Bicky Nguyen
Qdoba Mexican Eats
Qdoba Mexican Eats
82/100 (659 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Mexican
International
Mexican
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burrito
Sit down
Healthy
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"It was the first time I tried the food here. Chicken bowl was amazing. Loved it. Little bit pricy but was worth. Restaurant was about to close so did..."
Deepak Arora
"Absolutely wonderful staff! I am so mad that I didn't get the gentlemen's name but he made ordering so easy by explaining each topping and whether or..."
Marissa B.
"I did enjoy my smoked brisket keto bowl they have a ton of different toppings and options to go into it it was actually really tasty I would probably..."
Paul D
"Food is fresh and the taste is also different from the other places. I got the chicken burrito and burrito bowl and the quantity was good..."
Simran Singh
"We went to this place 3-4 times on weekends for lunch. The staff members are very friendly and helpful. I forget the name but tall indian girl in..."
Dapinder Sran
"It's a super bowl for healthcare's. First time I tried it. The quality and quantity is so higher other than. Staff is very helpful. One of them too..."
Navin Patel
Babylon Restaurant & Lounge
Babylon Restaurant & Lounge
83/100 (658 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
"For food and sheesha I would definitely give them 5 stars. However the ambiance was worth no points. It seemed so shady. I get that covid has been..."
Tayyeba Mazhar
"Shisha and food are excellent. I highly recommend their lemon mint..."
Euraysia Lee
"We are a regular at Babylon. The best place to have sheesha is KW area. The food and sheesha are top notch. The best part of this place is customer..."
Saira A
"Went on a Wednesday afternoon, not many customers yet due to the time which called for a relaxing time to study and have a cup of tea. Shisha was so..."
X D
Honetaste
88/100 (653 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Indian
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Queen Street Commons
Queen Street Commons
86/100 (651 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Canadian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Sit down
Canadian
Café
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"An amazing community place! They provide vegetarian and gluten free home style food with affordable price. I like their vegan brownie and today's..."
Rosa MD
"Interesting cafe in Kitchener with lots of space to sit down, enjoy some food and coffee, get some work done or have a meeting. They have a bunch of..."
Habib.
"Great vegan menu, friendly staff, super cheap, comfortable environment. Basically the best place in..."
Arvin Kumar
"Adorable coffee shop that also serves food. They have tons of tables and outlets, with a shelf of books and crafts for sale. I love their mission to..."
Fani H
"Really impressed! Cozy place with a very welcoming environment, wifi, piano, board games, books and even a projector for movies. Had the $1 coffee..."
Azka Shafiq
"Amazing cafe! Prices are great, food is tasty and the staff are always super kind and helpful! The vibe is very relaxed and non-judgemental. They..."
Andy t
"Great..."
Ersin Ertan
"Cozy and extremely well priced community cafe..."
Alex W
Mcdonald's
73/100 (645 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch