This is not just a list; it’s a culinary adventure across Canada, celebrating the beloved art of Italian cooking. In honor of National Pasta Month, OpenTable, a leading online restaurant reservation service, unveiled the 100 Best Italian Restaurants in Canada for 2017. This prestigious list reflects the combined tastes and opinions of over 515,000 verified OpenTable diners, who have sampled the delights of over 2,000 restaurants across the country. Get ready to explore a world of flavors, from classic trattorias to chic enotecas.
A Feast for the Senses
From coast to coast, this list showcases the diverse tapestry of Italian cuisine. Discover the cozy charm of Villa Rosa Ristorante in Penticton, British Columbia, or the enchanting Italian by Night in Saint John, New Brunswick. This is a celebration of the Italian culinary spirit, and Ontario takes the lead with 50 restaurants making the list, followed by Alberta with 21, British Columbia with 15, and Québec with 8. Manitoba and Nova Scotia each boast two acclaimed restaurants, and even New Brunswick and Saskatchewan are represented on this delicious journey.
A Culinary Passion
“Italian cuisine is a favorite amongst Canadians,” shared Ziv Schierau, Head of National Accounts for OpenTable Canada. He added, “From traditional recipes and cooking methods to modern interpretations of classic dishes, these restaurants offer a wide range of dining experiences perfect for any occasion.”
Honoring Culinary Excellence
This esteemed list is meticulously crafted based on the honest opinions of over 515,000 OpenTable diners who dined between September 1, 2016, and August 31, 2017. To be included, Italian, Modern Italian, and Pizza restaurants (with pizza as their primary cuisine) had to meet a minimum “overall” score and a sufficient number of qualifying reviews.
A Culinary Journey Through Italy: Unveiling the Top 100
Here’s a glimpse into the world of Italy’s finest restaurants:
100 Best Italian Restaurants in Canada for 2017
ARDO Restaurant – Toronto, Ontario
Aria Ristorante – Toronto, Ontario
Ascari Enoteca – Toronto, Ontario
Atomica Pizza & Wine Bar – Kingston, Ontario
Bar Centrale – Toronto, Ontario
Bar Mercurio – Toronto, Ontario
BiBo Pizzeria con Cucina – Vancouver, British Columbia
Bistecca Italian Steakhouse & Wine Bar – Edmonton, Alberta
Blu Ristorante – Toronto, Ontario
Blue Martini Jazz Cafe – Vancouver, British Columbia
Bonterra Trattoria – Calgary, Alberta
Buca – Toronto, Ontario (Multiple Locations)
Cafe Chianti – Halifax, Nova Scotia
Campagnolo Toronto – Toronto, Ontario
Carino Riserva – Calgary, Alberta
Carisma – Toronto, Ontario
Carne Italian Chophouse – Winnipeg, Manitoba
Carpaccio Restaurant & Wine Bar – Niagara Falls, Ontario
Casalinga Ristorante – Mississauga, Ontario
Cibo – Calgary, Alberta
Cibo Bistro – Edmonton, Alberta
Cibo Wine Bar – Toronto, Ontario (Multiple Locations)
Cinara – Vancouver, British Columbia
CinCin Ristorante + Bar – Vancouver, British Columbia
Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill – Vancouver, British Columbia
Conti Caffe – Québec City, Québec
Cucci Ristorante – Oakville, Ontario
Cucina Market Bistro – Calgary, Alberta
da Maurizio – Halifax, Nova Scotia
Da Vinci Ristorante – Montréal, Québec
Dels Enoteca Pizzeria – Kitchener, Ontario
The Distillery Bar + Kitchen – Vancouver, British Columbia
Dolcetto – London, Ontario
EVOO – Toronto, Ontario
F’Amelia Ristorante – Toronto, Ontario
Federico’s Supper Club – Vancouver, British Columbia
Figo – Toronto, Ontario
Francobollo – Toronto, Ontario
Graziella Restaurant – Montréal, Québec
Hostaria – Montréal, Québec
Hot House Restaurant & Bar – Toronto, Ontario
Il Buco – Barrie, Ontario
Il Ponte – Toronto, Ontario
Il Postino – Unionville, Ontario
Involtini Ristorante – Calgary, Alberta
Italian by Night – Saint John, New Brunswick
Italian Farmhouse Restaurant & Bar – Bragg Creek, Alberta
Kitchen76 at Two Sisters Vineyards – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
L’Antipasto – Vancouver, British Columbia
L’Unità Enoteca – Toronto, Ontario
La Bettola di Terroni – Toronto, Ontario
La Brezza Ristorante – Calgary, Alberta
La Terrazza – Vancouver, British Columbia
La Vecchia Ristorante – Toronto, Ontario
La Verità – Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Québec
Le Serpent – Montréal, Québec
Little Anthony’s Italian Ristorante – Toronto, Ontario
Little Grouse on the Prairie – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Local Kitchen & Wine Bar – Toronto, Ontario
Lupo Restaurant & Vinoteca – Vancouver, British Columbia
Mangia E Bevi – West Vancouver, British Columbia
Mangiafoco – Montréal, Québec
Mettawas Station Mediterranean Restaurant – Kingsville, Ontario
Mistura – Toronto, Ontario
Modus Ristorante – Toronto, Ontario
Niko’s Bistro – Calgary, Alberta
Noce Restaurant – Toronto, Ontario
North and Navy – Ottawa, Ontario
Osteria Savio Volpe – Vancouver, British Columbia
Ovest Cucina e Vineria – Toronto, Ontario
Paese Ristorante – Toronto, Ontario
Pasquales on MacLeod – Calgary, Alberta
Piano Piano – Toronto, Ontario
Pizzeria Gusto – Winnipeg, Manitoba
Pulcinella – Calgary, Alberta
PZA Parlour – Calgary, Alberta
Restaurant Balsam – Montréal, Québec
SASSI Kitchen & Bar – Calgary, Alberta
Sauce Italian Kitchen & Market – Calgary, Alberta
Scaramouche Pasta Bar – Toronto, Ontario
Scopa Neighbourhood Italian – Calgary, Alberta
Sorrentino’s – Edmonton, Alberta (Multiple Locations)
Tavola – Vancouver, British Columbia
Teatro Restaurant – Calgary, Alberta
Terroni – Toronto, Ontario (Multiple Locations)
TOCA – Ritz Carlton – Toronto, Ontario
Trattoria Gusto – Port Hope, Ontario
Trattoria Taverniti – Toronto, Ontario
Trattoria Timone – Oakville, Ontario
Trio Ristorante & Pizzeria – Toronto, Ontario
Tutti Matti – Toronto, Ontario
Tutto Pronto – Toronto, Ontario
Uncle Tony’s – Toronto, Ontario
Vero Bistro Moderne – Calgary, Alberta
Vibo Restaurant – Toronto, Ontario
Villa Firenze – Calgary, Alberta
Villa Rosa Ristorante – Penticton, British Columbia
vivo ristorante – Westend – Edmonton, Alberta
Zambri’s – Victoria, British Columbia
Zucca Trattoria – Toronto, Ontario
For the complete list, visit https://www.opentable.com/m/canada-italian-restaurants. Delve deeper into these culinary gems by exploring the OpenTable blog.
A Culinary Legacy
The OpenTable Reviews program, launched in 2008, empowers diners to discover the perfect restaurant for any occasion. Only diners who recently made a reservation through OpenTable are invited to share their experience, ensuring authentic reviews. This program has generated over 40 million restaurant reviews from verified diners, making OpenTable one of the most trusted sources for culinary insights.
Connecting Diners and Restaurants
OpenTable, a part of The Priceline Group, is a global leader in online restaurant reservations, connecting over 23 million diners monthly with over 43,000 restaurants worldwide. Their services empower diners to discover and book the perfect table, while restaurants benefit from personalized hospitality tools to keep customers coming back. With their website, mobile apps, and partnerships with popular online brands, OpenTable continues to revolutionize the dining experience, making it easier than ever to find a perfect meal. Since its inception in 1998, OpenTable has seated over 1.4 billion diners globally, including over 54 million in Canada. OpenTable is available in over 20 countries and in multiple languages, catering to a diverse global community of food enthusiasts.
