50 Best Italian Restaurants in Edmonton

“My son celebrated his engagement here, and from start to finish, the owner Cristo and his team were exceptional. They were accommodating, kind, supportive, and provided outstanding service. The food was phenomenal—full of flavor and truly authentic Italian. It was a wonderful evening, and having the singer added a special touch that made the night even more memorable and enjoyable. Thank you to everyone at Amore Cafe for creating such a beautiful and unforgettable celebration for my son, his fiancée, and all of our guests! :)“

“The hosts are very friendly and accommodating. I have chosen to go to Bravo Pizza as it is very close to my work, I am able to eat in under an hour. I have tried a number of different dishes and have liked them all. When I enter the restaurant I am greeted right away by the hosts ( who call me boss, which I like very much).. The alfredo tortellini is my favourite along with the chicken soup. Also the pepperoni pizza Lawrence - Edmonton“

“Dawson makes a great panini sandwich, thank you!“

“It was nice to visit The Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown again. We had Calmari Fritti for appetizer. For main courses we had Spaghetti with Brown Butter & Mizithra Cheese and Lasagna. The lasagna was great, and the spaghetti with cheese was a little dry but still tasted good. The entrees included Sourdough bread with garlic butter, Minestrone Soup or green salad, ice cream and tea or coffee. That’s good deal. The service was also fast and friendly.

The only problem is parking as many area in downtown including the street in front of the restaurant are under construction. Patrons may have to park a little further away.“

“Beautiful, cozy, laid back atmosphere. The Ricotta hazelnut pancakes are absolutely addictive!! Staff are super welcoming and rather wonderful! You have to try at least one of their concoctions if you're in the city!!“

“Having wanted to try this restaurant for quite some time so we decided to plan a tip into Edmonton (from out of town). It was above and beyond what we had expected. Our sever was very personable and cared about making our dining experience great! (All the “spicy” sauces separately on the side LOL). Sorry we didn’t catch your name but thank you so much!! The food was incredible! Every appetizer, main course, and dessert did not disappoint! The schnitzel was definitely our favourite. We are already looking forward to our next visit!“

“Navie was absolutely wonderful. the Food was delicious and will be back !!!!!“

“My husband and I went to The Moon Cafe and Pizza yesterday (18thSeptember), we had the best lunch we have had in a long time. Service is brilliant and I had a Blue cheese pizza, which was to die for. Took home the Veg Lasagne and it was the best!!/ We will be going again with family and friends hopefully. Keep the great work up guys, yr one of the best.“

“Executive chef Albertino Alboreggia supervised a multi-course tasting menu I requested for our party of six at Sorrentino's Downtown in Edmonton with service more befitting of royalty than of retired prairie professionals! The culinary standouts were the bison cheeks, the tuna ceviche and risotto. All in all it was a beautiful pre-theatre dining experience/“

“The food was very good, however the portion sizes are quite small for the prices. Went with a small group of 4, with a $400 bill and none of us were actually full when all was said and done. There was also a long wait between courses. I would recommend and would go back as the taste was amazing, but would plan better now that I know what we’re getting.“

“We had a great evening, with great food and great service! Thanks Bianco!“

“So love this place. If you are ever looking to cater a dinner or just pick up lunch it is completely worth it! Highly recommended!!! #bucasandpastas #localgem #shoplical #supportlocal #eatlocal #yegeats #yegrestaurant #yeglocal #yegbusiness“

“The food was very good. Large portions. Service was phenomenal, except we were a table of 10 and weren't told until after everyone had already ordered that they couldn't split the bills. Their POS system is not 'capable' of doing that. I've never heard of that before. Very frustrating when you have 5 couples that just want to pay for their own food that they ordered.“

“A huge thank you to the chefs and staff at Rigolettos for making our daughter’s First Holy Communion such a memorable occasion. The food, wine, and service were all flawless—and delicious, truly beyond our expectations. We are incredibly grateful for everything & for being so accommodating. Thank you all so much! Tina Sestito-Dragon & Family“

“Ragazzi is a family-owned business, with not only amazing Italian food, but also with very handsome pizza and pasta makers!!“

“We had our wedding here on Monday April 17th , I would 14/10 recommend this as a venue for any bride! We had both ceremony & reception here and it was absolutely stunning the staff are incredible & SO MUCH FUN! Josh was the bees knees he helped with absolutely everything weeks prior to the wedding & during he made our day flawless!!! The meal was incredible drinks made top notch & FAST! We cannot that the staff here enough for a perfect wedding day!“

“Places like this are becoming less and less common.
It’s an affordable, fast lunch spot with very good portions and good quality.
With most other restaurants heading down the path of premium-pretentiousness. Pasta brioni knows what it is and is a pleasant place that you can go for lunch on your break without running out of time or money.“

“Last night my husband and I visited Sorrentino’s West, and we had such a wonderful experience.

Everything was absolutely amazing - the food was incredibly delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, perfect for a lovely evening together.

A special thank you to our server Bella for being so kind, attentive, and professional. She truly made us feel welcome and taken care of. We also appreciate manager Vasilisa for her hospitality and attention to detail, and bartender Myko for the fantastic drinks - everything was top-notch.

We truly enjoyed our evening and will definitely be coming back. Thank you to the whole team for such a perfect experience!“

“I ordered take out and arrived a few minutes before it said it would be ready. Everyone was attentive, kind and kept assuring me that my food would be out soon. No big deal, but I was starting to get tired from waiting. 25 minutes later my food was brought out by a manager apologizing non stop adding that he threw in an addition dessert! Was not needed but so appreciate and delicious. In the end the wait was long but the kindness of staff made the wait worth it.
Most Importantly my meal was so delicious I had the ravioli carbonara and it was amazing. Breadsticks and salad never disappoint. And the desserts, you bet I tried both! So good!“

“Came here with my Bestie first time for both of us. We had the pleasure of meeting of our server Felipe, who was so sweet n so professional n very knowledgeable. we had a great time here ! The food was so delicious and the Dessert was to die for!!!We will be coming back for sure!!! I think the Chef made our food with pure love care!!! Definitely come here!! ask for Felipe He s AWESOME!!!!Thank you so much Felipe🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️if i could give you more stars I would 4 sure!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I have ordered your meat balls and salad , and just yesterday ordered again and for my wife i ordered clams . She loved them . Even on delivery your food is quality !! We need to come to your restaurant and eat in . I bet having your food fresh from the kitchen would be amazing . Sincerely Cifford Legacy.“

“Sorrentino’s is my favorite place to dine, the food is always great and the atmosphere and staff are wonderful. Had the greatest time at lunch in St. Albert with my brother who is a chef. We both had the chicken parm which was the best anywhere. Highly recommend for a dining experience. ❤️“

“Absolutely incredible service from
Chelsea tonight. My young kids were overtired and in a MOOD! to say the least and she never skipped a beat. She was also swamped and still managed to keep the little monsters happy. Great wait skills! Very friendly and always kept an eye on our needs.“

“Don´t get me wrong, but be prepared to eat and be so satisfied with food that you just want to thank every one there so many times. That is the Sorrentino´s Little Italy.
An intimist place with that feeling that you are been embraced by the whole place, lights in the right place, the waiter that just put you in the right place right away and a menu that gives you the chance to eat something delicious each time you ask your food.

That is so amazing that we found this place only a year after coming to Edmonton, we were in the perfect place, with the right food and happy to be there. There are other Sorrentinos around but this one is special and made us feel so nice.

Thank you to the staff, very polite welcoming and making us feel like home!

Food? Yes, try the Gamberi Sorrentino, the Gnocchi Gorgonzola and the Canelloni, ask for any wine and just enjoy the place and the food!

Certainly our Favorite Italian Place from now on!“

“great restaurant! food and service is fantastic.“

“Very nice romantic atmosphere, fine dining, great food. Except the Aragosta Risotto. The risotto is delicious, but be aware, the "whole lobster tail" is not lobster at all. It's a very small, 2 inches long tail of a langostino, size of a prawn. For the price of the dish there should be at least 3 of them, or just serve a real whole lobster tail.“

“Lasagna with extra cheese“

“If I could give over 5 starts I absolutely would! Beautiful atmosphere. The food is so fresh, delicious and amazingly executed! Our server was I believe an owner or manager and she was incredible. So friendly, kind, attentive and positive! Will definitely be recommending to anyone who wants to try some actual authentic Italian cuisine and will definitely be returning!“

“I absolutely love the pasta but unfortunately I would have to say that I would have like to have seen them change there gloves between touching the money from the previous customer and portioning out my vegetables for my create my own pasta dish and then again after I paid and moving to the next person after me. Especially right now during the pandemic but I do have to say great pasta“

“We organized a set full meal with Matteo. The meal was fantastic, i really cannot complain about any of it. We had appetizers, pasta, salad and a main - of Chicken parmigiana and the sides. We were more than happy with ALL the food. The service was fantastic. It was a great time, with great food. Thank you“

“Our server Lawrence made our experience so good! He was so funny, casually cracking jokes and laughing with us. Service was prompt and he was always checking in with us and seeing if we wanted refills. 10/10 would go back JUST for Lawrence. You better be reading this. I’ll know if you’re lying (he will find this funny cause he likes to joke LOL)“

“One of Edmonton’s best Italian restaurants.“

“Best quality“

“Amazing food, delicious and fresh. Great service, all the best guys.“

“Overall satisfied with the food, value and service. The servings were pretty big but able to be finished. Prices were very reasonable. Service was ok, short wait time for food and lovely atmosphere with soft music to set the vibe. We ordered Petti Di Pollo Alla Milanese, spaghetti bolognese, Sogliola Con Frutti Di Mare, Ciopino Al Chianti and creme caramel. Detailed review of these below.

Petti Di Pollo Alla Milanese (Breaded chicken): The chicken is thinly flattened into a massive disc, way bigger than i was expecting. It's really good with lemon, it tastes like calamari to me due to the breading. It's basically just a squashed chicken schnitzel. It wasn't oily and not too salty, so i was pretty happy with how it tasted.

Spaghetti bolognese: Not good. It had a strong tomato flavour and was sour and peppery. The texture of the pasta and sauce was not appetising. Being an Italian restaurant you'd expect it to be decent, especially for being such a simple and popular dish, but it was far from it.

Ciopino Al Chianti (seafood with tomato, pesto & white wine sauce over linguini): It was generally tasty, the prawns were nice, but the scallops could be bigger and the calamari was tough and leathery.

Sogliola Con Frutti Di Mare (Sole fillet & seafood with pesto cream sauce): It was tasty enough. Nothing bad about this dish.

Vegetables that came with the breaded chicken and sole fillet: Steamed skin-on potatoes and carrot, and crispy breaded zucchini. They were good, obviously the potatoes and carrot have no seasoning so taste as you would expect. The zucchini tastes like plain zucchini but crispy. Not bad though!!

Creme caramel: I've had better. It wasn't a true creme caramel. It was more like a pudding than a creme caramel so disappointed.

Bonus: You get complimentary warm buns with butter to start which is nice. When the food is served, the waitresses shave parmesan over your food until you tell them to stop 😄 However, when the waitress came over to refill water, they didn't do the whole table even when there were empty glasses 🫤“

“Best soup and spot around!! Second to none.“

“Excellent food, fantastic staff... this will definitely be a new go-to spot for us!“

“Excellent food, fantastic staff... this will definitely be a new go-to spot for us!“

“We ordered a pizza with a topping we could not have and they remade us one with no charge and delivered! Excellent customer service and the pizza was amazing!!! Thank you!!!“

“Firstly, as you will no doubt come to the conclusion, on your own, I am very baked. Fear not as this does invalidate my review. I Just think little of reviewing.The pastas are bps quantity, but quality is a level aboveFavorites are picante (its nice and hot) all the cheese for me( it's cheese)This is the most important deserts I rarely find worth it. ***The honey cake I cringe at the price but #1 cake ever! There is a special way to eat this, you eat it first dont sully it's magnificence with little apatite left.Give it a go. This place kept me fed over Christmas break. At this very moment I'm tentatively waiting for skip to deliver!“

“Great up-scale spot in the heart of downtown Edmonton! Perfect spot to try out new wines paired with some of the items from the menu.

Only complaint is that each time I go the service is always slow and the staff sometimes isn't the friendliest.“

“Walkin deal 3 topping pizza it was amazing and got same topping which i got in full pricy pizza“

“super friendly staff! cozy atmosphere! great pizza!!“

“Ordered takeout and wasn't sure what to expect as it was our first time ordering. Wow! Delicious burgers and gravy that beats anything! Really pleasantly surprised. We had cheeseburgers and mushroom burgers. All awesome. Highly recommended and reasonably priced!“

“One of Edmonton’s best Italian restaurants.“

“My partner and I attended a pasta making class for our anniversary and it was PERFECT! Erika is warm, inviting, and patient. It's so fun to learn this skill (and gain a new appreciation for it) while also being spoiled with appetizers, salad, chicken, and wine... and then to eat the pasta that you made yourself with delicious sauces. We couldn't have asked for a better evening, and without a doubt, we will be back!“

“Greta offered great service today, thank you. The pizza, wings , and brownies were fantastic.“

“From the moment we walked in, we were treated like royalty. The service was beyond exceptional — attentive, warm, and truly made us feel special. Every detail was taken care of with such elegance and care. And the food? Absolutely out of this world. Every bite was a masterpiece — rich in flavour, beautifully presented, and unforgettable. This place is a hidden gem and an experience we’ll be talking about for a long time. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something truly special.“

“Great spot for small bites and an intimate drink. The exceptional hospitality provided by Tristan during my visits is deeply missed, and I am saddened to learn of his departure. The weekly tradition of Tuesday evenings at Henry was truly a highlight of my week. I highly valued the warmth and attentiveness of his service, and I consistently felt well-cared for.“

“It was my first time to buy coffee to this place in the airport. Coffee is delicious, it had a wonderful flavour, good body , and the most important thing, it was not bitter, like coffee in other places such as Starbucks. The attention was great and very pleasant. I recommend this place“