Italian places in Central Ontario

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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