50 Best Italian Restaurants near King

“There are good cafes, there are great cafes, and then there is Cappuccino Bakery on King Road.

We travel frequently and make it a strict rule to stop here every single time—probably 4 to 6 times a year. It is, without a doubt, the most amazing cafe and bakery we have ever discovered.

To give you an idea of how incredible this place is: the very first time I ordered a latte here, the taste actually brought me to tears. I was completely overwhelmed by how perfect it was. Every single visit since then has been exactly the same. Without fail, they serve the absolute best coffee and lattes I have ever had in my life. The consistency is unmatched.

Beyond the world-class coffee, the atmosphere is beautiful, and the baked goods look (and taste) like absolute art. What truly makes this place a hidden gem, though, is the staff. The people here are incredibly warm, lovely, and welcoming.

If you are anywhere near Bolton, you owe it to yourself to stop by. They deserve every bit of praise and success. A million stars!“

“First class from beginning to end. We were lucky to reserve seats at the chef’s bar and see the detail and care that goes in to every dish. Great chat, buzzing atmosphere and fantastic food. A memorable evening ❤️“

“This was an amazing experience for us. The food, service, atmosphere and the view was spectacular. Thankyou David, Ashley and the rest of the staff for making us feel very special on the occasion of our 50th wedding anniversary.“

“The food is beyond amazing!! And they have a great selection of desserts as well. ✨“

“We had fabulous service. Our waiter Tim was fantastic. Very attentive and wonderful personality Would highly recommend going there if you are in Toronto“

“I ordered the wedding soup take out. $7.99 but the paper cup they give you is minuscule. Should be at least double the size for the price they charge. What a rip off. Too bad because I like there food overall“

“This place is amazing. The front street location is fantastic. The service is absolutely perfect! I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an Italian inspired dish. Our server, is what made this experience very special! From entering to exit, the atmosphere is to perfection. The food will speak for itself. Happy with the whole experience.“

“Amazing service and amazing food every single time. H“

“Good food! Good food! Good service! Very vibrant atmosphere. Italian food. Great and friendly staff. Special shout out to the hosts at the front, working the busy Saturday nights. I love their pizza, if you haven't had pizza from here you're missing out. They do have quite a few option of delicious, specialty pizzas. There are many other good dishes, and the starter menu is a solid, enough to kick start an eating frenzy. But clearly the pizza brings me back. And yes, their portion sizes are good too. My last time here was on a Saturday night around 8, and it was very busy and very noisy. I like busy cause restaurant needs to make money. But the loudness takes away from dining experience, but adds to party vibes. Very hard to have a convo without speaking loud to compete with background though. Make reservations first evening weekends to prevent from waiting if you just popped in.“

“Exceptional food and Service every time .... Heart and Soul goes into each plate 🍴“

“Amazing food! Will be back!“

“Excellent food and incredible, friendly service. Highly recommend.“

“Went for my birthday with friends and had an amazing experience! The place is beautiful, and our server Maeva was amazing! She was super attentive and made sure the dinner was pleasant and I felt super celebrated. The food was great, and the environment is beautiful! Only issue was that it was really hot, we sat at the main dining area and I think the ac was down. Def recommend this place, especially for the attentive service!“

“Tout est vraiment très bon!“

“Good food and service, nice atmosphere 🍷“

“My son and I were in town for the auto show and prefer to hot local places instead of chains, and this place is the exact reason. Our host was amazing, so welcoming and friendly, and genuinely seemed happy to have us. The atmosphere was great and our pizza and tiramisu were incredible. I wish this place existed where I live. Please get out and support local, our world is better having places like this around.“

“I went here for lunch with a friend today. The food was excellent, really delicious and good value. The tiramisu is outstanding and the pasta isn't too heavy or rich but offers a great portion.

The real let down was the service. We got the sense the server was overwhelmed but he was doing his best and based on other reviews I think this was an unusual experience. It took about an hour and a half to have lunch. We saw the server a lot he just didn't stop to see to us much. Overall a positive experience and we'll definitely give them another try.“

“Came here recently and really enjoyed it. The pasta tasted super fresh and comforting, nothing overly fancy but just really well done. Service was warm and quick, and the whole place feels easy and welcoming. I’d definitely come back.“

“Amazing pasta and pizza!“

“What a great experience last night dining with family and recommended by our granddaughter. The food and ambiance were wonderful.“

“From the moment we first walked in, we felt truly welcomed. The staff treat you as if you are friends visiting their home — warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food is always delicious: you can rely on the classics but also discover new dishes every time. We first came here right after arriving in Toronto, and it gave us the rare feeling of being at home in such a big city. Since then, we return several times a month, and every visit has been a positive experience. The atmosphere is cozy, the service outstanding, and the hospitality remarkable. It honestly feels like visiting friends, not just going to a restaurant. A place we highly recommend — definitely worth a visit when in Toronto!“

“Great food excellent service very attentive even the owner came to our table super friendly and great atmosphere Drew M Albuquerque New Mexico“

“Best vegan food ever! Every time we visit Toronto, we stop for a great evening❤️“

“They had amazing food! Their pasta is absolutely incredible I would definitely eat there again! Service was amazing and it was just an enjoyable time! Their desserts taste amazing as well!“

“I had heard about the eggplant parmigiana through friends. So on my birthday we decided to try it. I got the veal parm also with all the sides, and when we sat down with my family to eat, my 91 year old Italian mom who was a very good cook, just kept raving about the food. She says, this is just like homemade, just like I would make it and she was right! We kept repeating with every bite. It was delicious, highly recommended. Definitely a staple and going back.“

“A beautiful 10th wedding anniversary celebration. The entire team created a flawless experience.“

“EXCELLENT Pizza! Friendly staff, LOVE their bread!! (it is their pizza dough) the Bread alone was worth the trip to the city! Highly recommended!“

“Great food great atmosphere 👏🍷“

“Absolutely fantastic! The food was fresh, authentic, and incredibly flavorful. The homemade pasta was outstanding, and the service was warm, attentive, and friendly. Beautiful atmosphere and an overall wonderful dining experience. Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants we’ve been to—we’ll be back!“

“A friend and I enjoyed lunch on Friday October 17. We had reserved and were seated at one of their window tables. Our server Quinn was friendly and efficient and was able to offer his opinion on main dishes we selected. The portions were more than generous and both of us were provided with take away containers. My friend has decided to book a family birthday here later this month. And I plan to return to Trattoria Di Parma early in November with friends who will be visiting from Calgary. Final comments: Great food, great service and very reasonable prices.“

“nice restaurant. food was good. my half rack of lamb was good although I have had better at that price. it was sitting in a very salty sauce..the waiter took it back and put my food on a clean plate without the sauce. didn't even offer to pay my espresso for the trouble. a little crowded as well. my amarena ricotta cheesecake was the highlight.“

“My partner and I came to celebrate our anniversary and we had a fantastic time! Food was delicious, probably one of the best Italian places in the city, actually way better than some well known places. Loved the cozy and comfortable vibe yet their menu is really appealing. I would highly recommend“

“Ostaria Giula has the most amazing staff our server was Giancarlo he was super amaziOstaria Giulia hang with great recommendations. He was very knowledgeable about all the food and was able to suggest dishes for food allergies. I was so excited to go to our first Michelin star restaurant to celebrate a birthday and an anniversary. I was hoping to be able to meet Rob Rossi but I didn't just meet him, he was aware of our celebration and he took the time to come and great us .....I am a foodie so I was truly star struck. David Minicucci went above and beyond getting us a perfect table and ensuring we had a wonderful celebration. Thank you all at Ostaria Giulia from the chefs to servers and bar tender and the wonderful sommelier who suggested the perfect wine. We had an amazing time that I will remember forever. BRAVO!!!!!“

“The staff were friendly and welcoming, the store was clean and tidy, and I was very impressed with the overall experience.“

“Great lively atmosphere with amazing Italian garlic bread as well the risotto was brilliant 🤩.

Lovely decor and vibrant ambiance with great humoured servers who were attentive.

Would return as the price for value for the great tasting menu selects were above average.“

“This place is incredible!! The sandwiches never miss, never. Hyper fresh and incredibly delicious. The tiramisu is simply the best Toronto has to offer. I've tried versions of at many, many places, and this is as authentic as it gets. The staff are just so down-to-earth and genuinely friendly. And they spin vinyl! I'm a regular.“

“Hands down my favorite pasta in the city. Every time we visit we’re blown away by the quality and service. The pasta is so fresh, and made to order. Recently had the cavatelli and saffron triangoli and easily some of the best pasta we’ve ever tasted. Always such a treat coming here!“

“Utterly speechless by this wonderful discovery. Picked this place to meet some friends and was totally blown away. The food was delicious with generous portions, service was phenomenal and the prices were super reasonable. As a big foodie who's been to 100s of restaurants in Toronto, i can say with conviction this is one of the best experiences I've had. Along with the food, this is attributed to our server who was super friendly and hospitable. Also considering food court now costs $20 for a crappy meal, the prices at this restaurant were super reasonable with most items around $20. The lava cake is a must try [and only $8!]

The vibe was very authentic and definitely a more local vibe vs super fancy/pretentious. Definitely looking forward to returning!“

“Staff are very friendly & welcoming. The owner/chef came out to chat with diners which is always great. Food was delicious & freshly made. The exterior is a bit misleading & could be enhanced with flowers, signage etc. Menu changes in the first of each month. Will definitely return.“

“Best food and great service. It's always a pleasure to dine at Grappa Restaurant“

“Italian style, charcoal grilled food is good, I will come again next time 😜“

“would highly recommend going there.... Food... Excellent Service... Excellent Atmosphere... Excellent They ALWAYS aim to PLEASE.“

“After a long day of travel - driving to Toronto - we found this lovely little place next door to our hotel. We were excited to see not only bicycles on the ceiling but original artwork created by the owner on the walls. This is the kind of place where you feel immediately welcomed and surrounded by the family who owns and operates it, and regulars and newcomers alike are treated to the same warm and genuine hospitality. Oh, and the food is great too!“

“We hosted our Mothers 70th birthday in the private room. I cannot express how PERFECT the evening was. From the food (OUTSTANDING) to the atmosphere but most especially, the service. Hannah was a star!! She was funny and professional and made the evening flow with ease. Highly recommend the private space for a dinner party. Thank you NODO. 5 stars!!“

“Food and service were excellent.“

“My mates and I were on the hunt for the perfect pizza night spot, and il Ponte has become our go-to. Their pizzas have that perfect crispy crust and are topped with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the fact that they offer free delivery within a 5km radius means we can enjoy their amazing pizzas from the comfort of our couch. We've made it a tradition to try a different pizza each week, and each one has been a hit. il Ponte doesn't just serve food; they serve slices of happiness. Can't wait for our next pizza night!“

“I’ve been going to Pizza Pizza since I was in Grade 9, and one of the main reasons I’ve kept coming back is because of Angela. She’s been working there for years, and she’s always been kind, patient, and genuinely welcoming every single time I’ve come in.

From the start, Angela made the experience better. Whether it’s a busy rush or a quiet day, she treats everyone with the same respect and positive energy. She takes the time to listen, gets orders right, and never makes you feel rushed. Even when it’s hectic, she stays calm and professional, which really stands out.

What I appreciate the most is how she remembers people and builds real connections with customers. Over the past four years, she’s recognized me, asked how I’ve been, and always greeted me with a smile. That kind of consistency isn’t common, and it shows she truly cares about her job and the people she serves.

It’s rare to come across someone like Angela who leaves such a strong, positive impression just by being kind and dedicated. She’s a big reason why that Pizza Pizza location feels welcoming, and she definitely deserves recognition for the effort she puts in every day.“

“Thank you, Chef Piotr Przykaza and your wife for phenomenal dinner and Tristian for an amazing service 😊🍷 Very highly recommend it 👍“