Top Best Italian Restaurants in Ontario

"– Located on King and Portland this rooftop patio is part of the popular Italian restaurant below, so enjoy an amazing meal alongside your cocktails. What is it known for?. – Gusto 101 is known for its industrial setting as well as having wine on tap, a great excuse for a visit."

"Gusto 101 is a Southern Italian classics restaurant that opened in 2012. Photo by Gusto 101 website. Gusto 101 is a contemporary restaurant with a retractable rooftop patio serving Italian classics."

"Gusto 101 is always a favourite with its modern take on southern Italian classics and industrial-style setting. There’s always lots of seating too which makes it a popular place all summer long."

"A large flower mural on the wall of Figo might account for the level of romance you feel upon entering this trendy Toronto restaurant. The bright, vibrant nature of the decor is warm and inviting while still feeling cosy and intimate. Begin your evening at the bar and then snag a quiet table for two and enjoy Italian-inspired cuisine that’ll take your taste buds on a true journey."

"Get toasty by a real fire at this Italian restaurant in the Entertainment District serving pizza, pasta, crudo, cocktails, wine and favourites like fried zucchini."

"A post shared by K Chung (@fat_tomato_chung) on Nov 18, 2018 at 2:32pm PST. Piano Piano Restaurant is a casual Italian restaurant in Toronto, which boasts of being the restaurant that customers have always wished for. They take pride in a deep-seated soulfulness and sensuality that is at once warm, welcoming and just plain fun."

"Piano Piano is a sophisticated and fun Italian restaurant with a gorgeous pink floral exterior. It’s located just across the street from Cafe Cancan so you can easily hit up both pink places one go. Located at: 89 Harbord St."

"A post shared by PIANO PIANO the Restaurant (@pianopianotherestaurant). Piano Piano serves amazing pasta pasta…was that lame?. Whatever- all you need to know is the pasta at this Toronto restaurant is mind blowing!"

"Located in the heart of the Entertainment District, Toula is the place to go for Italian bites paired with city sights. Plus, they have a wine selection to die for. So sip some chardonnay while you marvel at the gorgeous view!"

"2009 was a memorable year for restaurant openings in Toronto, and Local Kitchen and Wine Bar was among the notable debuts. Childhood friends Fabio Bondi and Michael Sangregorio teamed up to open the space. It's tiny and decorated in an unpretentious style, resembling a hole-in-the-wall you might find while wandering around Florence."

"CIBO Wine Bar has a brunch, lunch, and food menu that’s filled with your favourite handmade Italian dishes at affordable prices. With choices like risotto, pizzas, paninis, and so much more this Toronto staple has something for every meal of the day. Open seven days a week, call to place an order for pick up from your closest location or order delivery through DoorDash or SkipTheDishes."

"and another location is set to open in the fall), Cibo glows as spacious, upscale resto with lots to offer its K... Cibo Wine Bar - Daily Specials. Italian Restaurants, Restaurants"

"In the 1960s, this neighbourhood in the heart of downtown was Toronto's hippie haven. But today, it is the city's heart of haute couture. The area nicknamed the Mink Mile boasts one of Canada's greatest collections of high-end shops, including the likes of Luis Vuitton, Prada and Vera Wang."

"Why go: If brunch means a classic deli experience—look no further than this Thornhill staple. Open since the 80s, Centre Street Deli is a timeless Jewish deli with all the hits, great flexibility to meet all your breakfast plate needs, and a matzo ball soup that will warm the soul. What to order: Hand-cutsmoked meat, corned beef, smoked fish and a plate of latkes (the original hash brown)."

"Centre Street Deli is highly recommended in Vaughan if you like authentic Montreal smoked meat. This old school diner in Thornhill has all the favourite sandwiches, burgers, salads, and pasta but the stand out is their large selection of deli items. The Deli Mild Meat is cut thick."

"In the 1970s, there was an exodus of Jews from Montreal to Toronto. By the 1980s, many had migrated north to Thornhill. This deli was built to cater to that population."

"Perched high on the Manulife Centre in Yorkville, the restaurant offers a fantastic vantage point in the city. You can choose to sit in one of the two patios – the one facing North Toronto or the other overlooking the CN Tower and downtown Toronto. No matter which one you choose, you are guaranteed the best rooftop view in the city. Pair the view with a few small plates like sweet Thai chili chicken drummies and Baja Halibut tacos, life can’t get much better!"

"Located on the corner of Bay and Bloor, this shopping centre is another great place to get your retail fix. The Manulife Centre is located on what’s known as the “Mink Mile”. It’s an upscale shopping district in Yorkville, along Bloor Street between Avenue Road and Yonge Street."

"Next on our list is a classic Queen Street supperclub spot that most who are familiar with if they’ve ever gone out to party on Queen West. The Drake Hotel, but for all intensive purposes, we’re strictly talking about the rooftop patio. With premium drinks and food this casual spot lends itself well to the eclectic hipster vibe of Queen West."

"– Located on the rooftop of The Drake Hotel, Sky Yard is right in downtown Toronto on Queen St W. Get some shopping done before you head up for a spectacular cocktail."

"What makes this nightclub appealing to many is the fact that it manages to combine a classy and laid-back design perfectly well. The club is known for its timeless cocktails and the variety of foods offered via the “Food Dudes."

"King West has long been waiting for a spot that combines a laid back neighbourhood feel with a creative flair."

"Parents want to eat here and young ones are a part of the fun at this established Roncesvalles-area favourite (there’s now a second location in Burlington!). Kids get a colouring book, crayons, Play-Doh and a special menu that includes brisket on tortilla, smoked wings, and more. This restaurant deserves a special mention for their creativity—the dessert menu is adorably labelled “If I eat my trees and stuff” and kids get to decorate their own cookie."

"If you are a person who hears the words "baby back ribs" and salivates, you must make a trip over to Roncesvalles for a spectacular meal. Owners and childhood friends Jonathan Persofsky and David Neinstein left the corporate world to dedicate more time to their passion of genuine pit BBQ. Every piece of meat is treated like a work of art, and the word succulent doesn't even begin to do it justice."

"Barque Smokehouse is a contender for the best barbecue in Toronto (even if it's across the city in Roncesvalles Village). The barbecue sampler for one is a great value at $25. I chose short ribs, beef ribs, and a chicken thigh, all of which were..."