The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Kitchener, April 2024

Jason Nichol

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Halibut House Fish And Chips

Deliworks

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"One of my absolute favorite places to eat! Incredibly friendly and fantastic people. The soup and sandwiches are always great and each day they have..."

Alex Wingrove

"Never even knew this place existed. Found of from the gentleman who made my sandwich that they have been there since 2007. Was at the construction..."

Imtiaz Taibi

"Super friendly folks serving warm, delicious food and drinks. Ps. The sandwich’s are sooo good, they are very generous on spreads and toppings, try..."

Sakshi Khanna

"Great Dinner - The individual packaged Turkey dinners that Deliworks provided to our Church's virtual dinner night were great. The food was..."

Shari McLaren

"Needed lunch in a pinch and stopped by. Great price, excellent food, and awesome customer service! I'll be back. Thanks for solving lunch..."

Alishya Weiland

"Husband and I live nearby and been wanting to check out restaurant for some time. Nice to try their menu. Lots of selections available. Cute dinning..."

Brittany Burns

"Love the take home lasagna and Sheppard's pie absolutely delicious and of course the breakfast BLT..."

Kelly Shea

"This place was super. Food was tasty; The owner was great. Even after I took a seat and started eating my meal, also came by to check up on me and..."

Miss Manu

Little Caesars

Wheelchair Accessible

Cheap Eats

"Ordered deep dish but got a regular pizza Edit：change from 1 to 4 star because it tastes really..."

Yue Sheng

"I like the pizza 🍕 🍕🍕🍕it’s tasty..."

manu punnoose

"My pizza order was ready faster then expected, was delicious, friendly staff to..."

Able Android

Dt Pizza & Shawarma

"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

Rhapsody Barrel Bar

"Such a cool experience. There was a live band when we went. The service was terrific, she accommodated our dietary restrictions and was very..."

Fani H

"First timer. I guess that’s unusual as everyone I spoke to was surprised to hear that I had never been there. The band, Romeo Sex Fighters was..."

Bill McBay

"Great music; wonderful food; amazing service. Everything we ordered was delicious: quality food for a good..."

Dinh Nguyen

"I really enjoyed the tap selection, the atmosphere, and the live music. Very responsible servers and bartenders, they were very much in control of..."

Douglas Cormack

"Awesome atmosphere! They really support the local arts community and get amazing music here! Food is not awesome, just ok. Hope they upgrade their..."

Danielle Reynolds

"Amazing Venue for Live Entertainment! Had a blast seeing a few bands after our tour through Blues Fest at Victoria park. Highly recommend this place..."

Mike Bolger

Subway

78/100 (81 ratings)

Restaurants

Deli

"I love Sunway sub! And today I went to again, then I found daily sub 6inch for $4. But, right now changed some details. Daily sub 6 inch for $3.99..."

Miho Hashida

"The staff at this Subway always have a smile, no matter what time of day I've been in. It potentially can be a busy location due to the fact it's..."

Amanda Ducey

"I like Subway generally. But this particular Subway, the days that I happen to go there, there is an excellent employee named Wendy. I like Wendy...."

Josh Martin

"Pretty decent although when I tell the sandwich artist right up front that I want everything except cucumber, I would expect them to put toppings on..."

Donny Moore

"Had Mani, Pedi and other services provided by the estitician and am really happy with her work, the environment and the quality of the products..."

Alison B

"Jagan made my Sub just the way I wanted. He greeted us with a Smile on his face and has a good customer..."

jigar patel

"I think the turnover rate at this location is quite high but they manage the place fairly well despite there usually being..."

Katie B

"Conveniently open 24/7 and there are some very good sandwich artists here really know what they are..."

Mike Bostioca

"Friendly staff and fast speedy..."

Abdul Khan

"Good. Nice and fresh..."

Tunji Agbabiaka

"Good food, prompt..."

Gary Cameron

"Who doesn't like a..."

Benjamin Revoy

"Love the subs of the..."

Quinn Hollohan

"Very friendly..."

Shyamala Ram

Cameron Chinese Restaurant

78/100 (1467 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Food: 11/10 Service:10/10 Atmosphere:10/10 Everything was outstanding at this place. The staff was so friendly. Food presentation was beautiful. And..."

Shreya Arya

"The food was very good, super authentic and with generous fillings too! The har gow was packed with shrimp and the sticky rice in lotus leaves had so..."

aurora shi

"Best Chinese restaurant in KW! Super friendly service, and great tasting food! Try the Cantonese..."

Lance Alfredo

"Food is always good and super well priced! Great value. No complaints other than the prices on menus not equal to what you will pay in restaurant...."

Christopher Rodgers

"Ate dinner here on a Wednesday night. I came here hoping to try the dim sum, unfortunately they only serve it on the weekends. Instead, I ordered the..."

David Lecordier

"I ordered combo 3 (in the picture) wow, amazing. Rice was perfect; beef was tender and tastey; everything was amazing. I also ordered the curry..."

Andrew Hine

"Enjoyed a dim sum brunch with four other people. Delicious, generous, and so much fun to sample new things. Service is friendly and..."

Cindy Mitchell

"A great restaurant! Super tasty Chinese food and the portions are super generous. They have finally opened dine in again and the experience is just..."

Tishara Loucks

"4 stars for customer service because they’re really nice! But I asked for the sauce for my chicken balls on the side cause I didn’t want it to be..."

S L

"I have been ordering take out and dining in since 1996. When I was in High School, I went to Cameron Heights across the street. Every Wednesday I..."

John Sugrim

"Food overall is very good being a place outside the GTA. I was pleasantly surprised. Downsides, some things were not available that day like the..."

Hank Ban

"Food was very good and priced well. First time order but will be..."

Dʏʟᴀɴ

"Their Dim Sum is pricey but it all tastes really good: Fried calamari, all the different dumplings, sticky rice. It all comes out hot and they give..."

Alex K

"Love the food and the waiters/waitress' are very attentive. The wait time was a bit long and the food options and plate options are limited. The..."

Zemblanity The 3rd

"*Me, feeling like an expert since I eat dim sum from Markham* Good dimsum for Kitchener, all made inhouse! It's all at a heftier price point ($4 for..."

Alice Phan

"Probably one of the best places to go for dim sum in Waterloo region. Very expensive for what it is though. No prices on the order form. Go early,..."

Holly Mathers

Saloon

"This has always been my go to bar and restaurant when I want to dine in with friends or family because it is close to home. The food's great, be sure..."

Anita Keronga

"The food and drinks here are good. You have the option of sitting in the dining area which is pretty quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the..."

Philip Sherin Jose

"Crabby Joe’s is always a great place to chill at with friends and the staff is always so warm & welcoming. Tried their Lobster Bowl and it was..."

Riddhima Chandani

"It was a great experience at Crabby Joe’s bar. We ordered wings, mozzarella sticks, quesadillas, and coconut shrimp. They all were super good. And..."

Noorinder Singh

"What a wonderful drink menu. Oh I loved the variety of cocktails and wide range of flavors from blue mojito to old fashioned. The appetizers tasted..."

Danidharia 1996

"Good drinking menu, kids don’t pay on sundays, it’s a good restaurant but I would suggest in going whenever something u like is the special of..."

L. Spalla

"Superb wings for $0.79 cents per wing. The blue cheese dip is not blue cheese dip however. More like sour cream and yogurt tasting. Beers were super..."

Robbie Rob

"I'm from Toronto, but last week I went to Kitchener to meet with a long time friend, who came in from London. We actually only went there because all..."

Rick Ola

Ben Tanh

78/100 (3587 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice ambiance, service by the robot , Good portions.. chicken pad Thai was different with unique flavor, not the regular one with peanuts… Steamed..."

Travelling Soul

"Best Vietnamese food in town bar none. Not the cheapest but the cheaper places always have lower quality ingredients and simpler flavours. Ben Thanh..."

Molly R

"Fantastic food, and a delightful whistling robot delivers food to your table. The attentiveness of the wait staff is hit-and-miss though. Some..."

Matthew Rodusek

"Extensive menu with lots of variety, nice decor and good tasting food. However, service efforts can definitely be improved. They are not rude but..."

Harneet Singh

"I love the pho at Ben Thanh, but they have so many other delicious dishes. It was quiet on our visit, with lots of room in the dining area. We were..."

Caralynn Scott

Prime Bar-b-q Restaurant Ltd

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went and ordered take out. Cash register had plexiglass dividers and plenty of signs requiring physical distancing. Ordering up was quick, grabbed 2..."

Justin Wong

"An unassuming place , from the outside, but… I was in for a treat when I opened the bag of my take-out and started eating my bbq chicken sandwich &..."

Drew Carlisle

"Took my dad here for lunch today. He had pig tails and coleslaw. I had pulled beef brisquit and onion rings. Food was very good and service was..."

D S

"Tried to drop in today with friends. Sad to see posted on front door that the brick and mortar location is now permanently closed. Good truck only...."

Kevin Matthews

"It's not my top BBQ destination, but this is still a good BBQ option. We ordered takeout: pulled pork poutine and a two meat platter - ribs and..."

Jeff Eng

Aqua Lounge In The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kitchener

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Gino's Pizza

"I rather enjoy this pizza and I have never had an issue with them so far. Their Garlicbread with Cheese is pretty solid also. I ordered 1 large..."

M Kellington

"One of the best delivered pizzas I’ve had in awhile. Extremely fresh on time and will be my next pizza order..."

Daniel Butler

"I ordered 2 large veggie pizza and 3 extra large cheese pizza for pickup. And it was a big order so I thought it will take time but they ready my..."

Shubham Jain

"Great place for a food craving. I order from here every week and everytime it brings wow from my mouth whenever I have a bite. The most important..."

sandeep sandhir

Williamsburg Arms

78/100 (1168 ratings)

"It is no longer called The Williamsburg Arms. It is now called Malt and Barley. Food and service is very good. The owner Mike is super friendly..."

Gwen F

"Great service, great food! Limited options for gluten-free & dairy-free, but whatever is available is..."

Bicky Nguyen

"Great bar. Thrilled that my wallet was still there after having dropped it..."

Ralph Backe

"Top notch pub food and atmosphere. They can do a proper Black n Tan too. Wish they were closer to..."

Joe Can

"This is a great pub! Lots of tvs if you're wanting to catch a game, beer choices are good, wait staff is excellent and the food was amazing. There..."

Mary Stoyke

"Excellent with new owner Mike. Cleaned up 100%. Food is excellent . And we hope it remains..."

Michael Brugess

China Taste

"Handmade Crab meat cheese wonton are amazing, will definitely try them AGAIN! other dishes are also superb. Good food at terrific prices. The owner..."

Joyce Wang

"Ordered a la carte vs family dinner and really enjoyed the meal, costs a bit more but you get better flavours. The Chinese Vegetable dish was too..."

Jason Angst

"Didn't have high hopes when my mom said let's try this place, but this place makes a great sesame and general Tao chicken. The rice was meh, I'd..."

Isaac Bilodeau

Sam's Chinese Kitchen

78/100 (1610 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place has great authentic Chinese food, the reason we keep going back. It far surpasses the North American slop that normally passes for..."

Paul Kalyn

"Great little undiscovered jewel. I eat here at least twice a month - primarily because they serve dim sum all day and the food is decent - the..."

Craft Beer Lover

"Lucky me! Although it took me longer than it should have to walk the few steps to this restaurant, I have finally discovered a hidden gem that is..."

The Finicky Foodie

"4 stars for customer service because they’re really nice! But I asked for the sauce for my chicken balls on the side cause I didn’t want it to be..."

S L

"On May 6th we were in town and decided to have supper. We didn't know that they opened at 3:30 but decided to wait 40 minutes for them to open. A..."

Doug McDonald

"Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Atmosphere ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Coming from Toronto, I was mildly disappointed in the..."

Joanna J.

Mandarin Restaurant

77/100 (9564 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had lunch with my son and daughter-in-law for Christmas celebration. I made our reservation 2 days ago and was explained fully what to expect - the..."

Cristina Wiazek

"Haven't been to a buffet in five plus years. This buffet was well presented with numerous options. There were lots of meats and lots of desserts as..."

Melanie Crystal

"I've been eating at Mandarin with my family for 16 years and the food is excellent here as always. Aside from the food, I love the mocktails and the..."

Light Beam

"Went here for dinner on my mom’s birthday and loved it!! There were a wide breadth of tasty dishes to choose from, with many unique specials for..."

Araf Reshad

"Henry was literally THE best server ever. He needs a raise. He was joyful, wonderful, and the most funny waiter there is. If there was a 6 star..."

Maddy Veenman

"Visited tonight from Glasgow, Scotland as I’m on holiday visiting my auntie. Aunt has been a regular at the restaurant for many years and was eager..."

Beth McNeill

"This was my first experience at the Mandarin & because it was Christmas Day it was crazy busy. The staff managed to remain very calm & were great..."

Sheila Wilson

"📢coffee and tea at the last are not free they are $2 and separate. $2 isn't much but I wouldn't have it if I knew I had to pay. ✍️btw every..."

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"There was great variety of food, and I can see that they have added Christmas dishes too. It was an overall nice..."

Oluwafunmilola Folarin

"I had an unforgettable birthday dinner with my family here, the food was great, the service was great, also we got a free meal for our birthday..."

fabulicia S

Pita Factory

"Friendly service. We like their chicken Caesars. Better than pita..."

AF

"Went for lunch at the pita factory. It was very clean and the staff was polite and the food, was delicious. This was the first time that I could ever..."

Nicole Mclauchlan

"Great services, friendly staff, and has the best suggestions and choices of fresh topping. Ordered 2 chicken stir fry traditional with pineapple and..."

Carrol L

"Love this place! The pitas are big and packed full. Everything is fresh and tasty. Their pickled cabbage is my fav! Very nice staff..."

Tricia M

"Big ol' tasty pitas! You get a lot of pita for your dollar, and the chicken caesar is really great. The grilled chicken tastes real, which isnt..."

Matherine Rodgers

"Good food with halal option. Staff is friendly and helpful to choose good available..."

Abdulkaiyum Shaikh (Ab)

"Good food and the owner always there he’s really nice and really loves his store and it shows when you go there and the food always good and..."

Benzo O

Waterloo Brewing Taphouse

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Edelweiss Sports Bar & Grill

77/100 (1649 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"We had a great experience , atmosphere was buzzing lots of parties going on very busy place and service was still prompt and very friendly ,Hunter ..."

Kevin Murty

"The Edlewiess tavern has the best schnitzel and food I love that place when I am back in ont I will be sure to pop in.Awesome staff as..."

Debbie Manion

"I didn't spend much time but I have been in for lunch, wedding and have a few drinks in the past! A nacho dish walked by me and it looked awesome...."

Isy Ng

"The best place in town for us - always welcoming, great music & videos, friendly service and fantastic food. We always go there with family, looking..."

Roberto F. Villamar

"We had such an awesome experience here tonight, mostly because of our super awesome waiter. Spencer is an actual gem! He was very attentive and just..."

Caitlyn Rae

"Always consistent with their quality of food and a great variety of beers on tap! We have been going to the Edelweiss for over 3 decades and will..."

Shari MacMullin Strassburger

"Another fantastic night as we celebrated the end of our dart season. Food was excellent and the staff took great care of us. Many..."

Sandy McIsaac Thompson

"Always the best service and atmosphere!!! My go to..."

Ang Rose

"Hunter schnitzel never disappoints. Great atmosphere and great bar area to catch a game on the..."

Stan Kruchka

"Great place, good food and great personal service I strongly recoment..."

Grant Fotheringham

"Large portions of excellent food, friendly & attentive service!! Atmosphere is great for families & groups of friends!!! For lunch or dinner, always..."

Colin Mason

"Ribs to kill for . amazing staff.loyal customer for 37..."

Judith Gerrior Puddester Brown

"Had a great time sitting on the patio. Thanks..."

Heather Cote Johnston

"Love the Weiss! it's my neighbourhood hang out, and one of my favourite places to perform with my music groups, The Sarcastic Onions and Moose Stew..."

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