Italian places in Central Ontario

Downtown fine-dining landmark since 2008 — lake-view Old World Italian, 779+ rave reviews.

Upscale and intimate — award-winning Italian with a serious wine bar on Dunlop East.

Roman cuisine specialist downtown — handcrafted pastas and family warmth on Dunlop West.

High-octane Italian at City Centre — chef-inspired, hospitality-driven on Mulcaster Street.

Barrie's wood-fired original — artisanal pies, two Barrie rooms, Midland and Muskoka siblings.

Market, restaurant, bakery and deli under one Park Place roof — veal parm and pastries daily.

Bewdley's only pizzeria — home-baked pies on Rice Lake Drive, takeout only, and worth the wait by its own admission.

Italian dining on the Muskoka River at the Inn at the Falls — fine dining with a Sunday brunch.

Pasta, pizza and smoked plates on Ecclestone Drive — open from breakfast until nine, every day.

The same family's Italian table since 1977 — pizza from scratch, chicken parmigiana and a 98-seat dining room in downtown Brighton.

Cobourg's waterfront Italian kitchen — rustically handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and a serious wine list steps from the beach.

Roman and Calabrian family cooking in historic downtown Colborne — seasonal, local, and the village's Italian table of record.

A family-driven Italian restaurant and wine bar on Fourth Street East — Collingwood's long-running special-occasion room.

Italian dining and a market on School House Lane — fresh pasta, sandwiches and a full restaurant, seven days a week.

Grafton's pizza counter at the Esso on County Road 2 — thin or thick crust, made to order, pickup only.

Locke Street's polished-casual enoteca — wood-oven Neapolitan pizza, fresh in-house pasta and a serious wine list.

Gore Park's lively Italian from the Toronto favourite — handmade pastas, wood-fired plates and a Tiger-Cats nod in the room.

Contemporary Italian on James Street North — handmade pasta, wood-fired plates, reservations required.

Upper James institution — generous plates of Italian comfort in a warm, unpretentious room at the foot of the mountain.

Augusta Street's Italian kitchen & bar — fresh pasta, pizza and cocktails with the room spilling onto the sidewalk.

Hamilton's iconic slab pizza — over half a century of Italian baking, deli and porchetta on Barton Street.

Handcrafted gelato, espresso and pastries on King Street West in downtown Dundas, opened in 2026.

Handmade pasta and wood-fired cooking on Main Street East — Huntsville's Italian dining room.

A walk-in Italian counter on Main Street East — pasta, lasagna, gnocchi, pizza and house gelato.

A family-owned Italian room on King Street — dinner Tuesday to Saturday, booked by phone.

Neapolitan-flour pizza and fresh pasta in downtown Orangeville, on Broadway.

An Italian ristorante on Mill Street, run by the family behind the Brampton original.

Wood-fired pizza and Italian wine in downtown Orillia, a few steps from the lake.

A family-owned Italian eatery and lounge on 8th Street East — pizza from a special oven, pasta and a full bar.

A rustic-chic pizzeria and pasta room behind Heartwood Home, with live music next door.

Downtown Parry Sound's Italian dining room on James Street — handmade pasta, family meals to go and a patio in season.

Downtown Peterborough's Italian dining room on Hunter Street West — dinner only, with a kitchen built for a long evening.

An Italian market, café and restaurant under one roof on Erskine Avenue — groceries, prepared food and a full dining room.

Fine Italian cuisine inside the historic Waddell Hotel — pasta, pizza and a Ganaraska river view on Walton Street.

Focaccia, pizza and Italian sandwiches on River Road West — a bakery-counter Italian stop near the beach.

Authentic southern Italian on Anne Street South — handmade lasagna, gluten-friendly, catering.

Rustic Italian bistro on Maple Avenue — family recipes, wine bar and warm downtown welcome.

Fresh mozzarella, fresh pasta, house-made every day — Park Place's lively Italian kitchen & bar.

Ferndale's Sicilian-style heavyweight — thick, airy squares and southern pastas to go.

Homemade Italian comfort on Anne South — Zio's knows Italian, and knows it well.

North Anne Street classic — passion, tradition and quality ingredients, one block north of Dunlop.

Wellington Street institution — scratch breads, hot table, sandwiches and pastries since day one.

Family-owned bakery-café on Mapleview West — pastries, meals and catering from Park Place south.

Dunlop West's Greek & Italian family table since 1992 — pasta, pizza and Mediterranean shared.

Handcrafted gelato in the heart of downtown Barrie, open from eight in the morning until eleven at night.

The Whitby favourite's Cobourg room on William Street — Tuscan-style pizza and pasta from a stone-fired oven.

Downtown Cobourg's King Street landmark since 1972 — handmade pizza, spaghetti and lasagne, and a 50-year reputation.

Colborne's village pizzeria on King Street East — homemade deep-dish pies, pastas and subs, family-run since 2025.

Old-school Italian fine dining on James North — DOP ingredients, short seasonal menu, an intimate room.

Modern Italian in the C Hotel — wood-fired pizza and bold plates in a sleek Stone Church Road room.

Hess Village's Italian-leaning dining room — shareable plates, weekend brunch and patio energy.

A Hamilton staple since 1975 — deep stuffed pies, pasta and subs on Upper Sherman.

Downtown's old-school basement pizzeria — classic pies, subs and Italian comfort below James Street South.

Stoney Creek's Italian caffe since 1988 — espresso and pastries by day, family-style dinners by night.

Modern casual fine dining on Waterdown's Main Street — fresh homemade pasta and generous plates.

Ottawa Street's first authentic Italian bakery — Roma-style pizza by the slice, breads and pastries.

Locke Street's pasta shop and bakery — handmade pasta, fresh bread and focaccia sandwiches.

A seasonal gelato window beside Castelli Mercato in Ancaster — gelato artigianale and sorbetto made in house.

A small-batch gelateria in Hess Village, opened in 2026 — gelato made in the room, Italian-style.

Baking on Barton Street in Stoney Creek since 1989 — bread, a large hot table, pizza, deli and cakes.

Carmelo Greco's Sicilian bakery on Fennell Avenue East, baking cannoli and tortes since 1980.

A family-run fresh pasta shop and café in downtown Orillia — handmade pasta, sauces, lasagna and cannoli to take home or eat in.

Chef Maurizio's wood-fired pizzeria on Bowes Street — competition-winning pizza, Italian imports and a small lounge.

Port Hope's Walton Street pizza and pasta house since 1970 — original family recipes and a wall of People's Choice awards.

Neighbourhood pizzeria on Ontario Street — handmade pies, subs and takeout Port Hope orders by phone.

A small Italian café and hot table on Mosley Street — handmade pasta, sauces and gelato a short walk from the beach.