50 Best Italian Restaurants near Maple

“Tried this restaurant for the first time and I was overwhelmingly impressed. The atmosphere took me back to Italy. Nice to see a generous amount of bread as an appetizer with olive oil and balsamic. Tried the pasta and it blew me away, the quality and freshness was superb, especially Lucio Spaghetti. Service was amazing as well, will be back soon!“

“Love this place my favourite!“

“Excellent Service, ambiance and the food was fabulous. Great proportion and selection. I ordered the spelt dough pizza with eggplant. It was perfectly cooked. Daughters ordered the penne alla vodka which was creamy and just enough pancetta. The veal Parmesan came with potatoes and veggies. Presentation of plates did not go unnoticed! We will definitely be back for more family functions.“

“Hassan at Pizza Puzzza made my experience absolutely amazing! Not only was the pizza incredible, but his personality and customer service were next level. Super friendly, funny, and genuinely made the whole visit memorable. I honestly recommend dining in just so you can have a conversation with him. Best “doctor” in the world cured my pizza cravings instantly with an amazing conversation. Great atmosphere, great vibes, and even better food :). Will come again.“

“Thank you to your Team for your help with our Company Lunch.

We want to take a moment to thank you for your Incredible support with organizing the Company lunch. Your attention to detail and effort in ensuring everything went smoothly did not go unnoticed. Our lunch and dinner were a success, and the team truly enjoyed the food.

Thank you!!!“

“I can never get tired of this place. I really enjoy their menu. Great atmosphere, great weight staff overall, I have a great experience visited the Sherway Gardens location first followed by the location by Colossus Both locations left me with great experience overall and will return again!“

“Wow it was so good experience the service was good the good was so good it was my first time there all I can say I do recommend to try it my boys meet the chef very friendly“

“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“

“One of my favourite restaurants for date night 💖 we always come here and order the same thing and the quality is always consistent. My favourites are the fritto misto, mafalde ai funghi, and the grilled rib steak. It’s a cozy restaurant that’s modern but not pretentious with fresh delicious food.“

“We were visiting Vaughan, staying at a nearby hotel and found this gem- the food was delicious! When it comes to Italian, for us, it is all about the sauce. This sauce was just like Nonna's. Everything was great, servers were attentive and we are planning to return the next time we are in town!“

“We had an amazing experience here, the service, atmosphere and the food is authentic and delicious. Appetizers were tasty, a mix of bread, cheese and bruchetas. We tried the steak, lamb chops, Miso Cod all were great and highly recommended. Ended the night with yummy deserts, Creme Brule was my favourite!“

“Today we celebrated my father’s 90th birthday and there is no better place to celebrate than at Tovico! The food is great, the staff is very professional and make you feel very welcoming. Our guests commented that they would be coming back soon making us feel that they also had a great experience. Thank Riccardo, Tessa, Leo and staff for a great time. See you soon, Mary“

“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!“

“Fast pizza with delicious crust. And a really nice staff member named Kashmir. I have lunch for 3 days this week - the pizza I chose is the Danforth (Greek). You gotta eat here!“

“The staff was lovely, the food was good!! Would def eat her again!“

“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!“

“First time here with my family and it was a great experience from start to finish. Seems like an odd spot for a restaurant behind the Green Park building, but worth the visit.

Nick was fantasic all night with great suggestions and conversation. Everyone loved their dishes/dessert and we will definitely be back. So much more to try!“

“Consistently excellent. Always very busy and that means ambient noise is pretty high. But if you're doing things right - and Locale is doing everything right - it means you're running a very popular spot that's full of happy chatting people.“

“Lovely venue, stylish ambiance, tasty Italian food choices, great wines offered by Vitalita www.Vitalita.ca Overall nice place in Woodbridge to dine or meet friend for lunch. I will revisit.“

“Thanks for another fantastic evening. We really enjoyed our meal the food is always exceptional. The restaurant was really busy and the service was still outstanding. Well done everyone. 👏“

“I had an amazing experience at Ciao Roma! The customer service was outstanding—everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The pizza was incredibly fresh, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Every single pizza is absolutely delicious, making it so hard to choose a favorite. I highly recommend Ciao Roma to anyone looking for authentic, fresh, and flavorful pizza. I’ll definitely be back!“

“Excellent service (Reza), exceptional food, lovely atmosphere. Soho martini - amazing!“

“Excellent food. and very friendly staff. The mushroom salad, veal marsala, and the short ribs were fantastic. We highly recommend this restaurant.“

“They have a new menu out and there are items on it like polenta with ribs and sausage, bacala, homemade chicken soup with pastina and meatballs, papardelle with short ribs, speducci with minestra and lots more. A must try so authentic and a taste like Italy“

“Amazing....Greek pizza....etc...best we've tasted..“

“We had a family event last night at their restaurant. I can't stress how great the value is here, and the food quality was top shelf. I have eaten food cooked by some of the best chefs in the world and this was every bit as good. the staff were attentive but not at all intrusive. very accommodating for our large group of 15 people. Their shrimp and calamari platter was cooked perfectly, not at all rubbery, with a divine sauce to dip. Pasta nicely al denté. Calabrese antipasto, nice bread spread. Perfect, and I do mean PERFECTLY, cooked steak, chicken, and sausages. Their pizza is simple but lovely balanced between crisp and chewy. Not too thick, not too thin. Arancini were great. I highly recommend them for your next family event, or just a quiet night out for the family! Thank you to all the staff and the chef for making our family event a success, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!“

“Absolute Top Italian Restaurant! Top Food, Top Service and Top Atmosphere. Italian waiters, Italian chefs, Italian homemade food, Italian wines....
L'Antipasto Ristorante blew us away for the time we pulled up to their reserved parking spots. Upon coming close to the front door about to enter the door opened and we were welcomed in by their friendly Italian staff. The menu, which it seems is updated with daily specials, was a fantastic assortment of classic Italian cuisine from all over Italy. We tried the octopus, which was so tender and perfectly presented, we are still talking about how amazing it was the next day. Their pasta was perfect al dente, freshly made that day and cut not extruded, perfection. The service was world class, professional, curious, not rushed at all, focusing on making it feel like you were invited over to your good friends home in Italy for that perfect meal. The house wines - perfectly matched, the cappuccino, amazing! Thank you for the perfect family dinner we will always remember. See you all again soon.“

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

“Our first time there.so many good things to say. The service good vibes just loved it. What a way to celebrate my moms birthday. Thank you so much will definitely be back. 🍷🍷❤️“

“Having dined at Osteria Gente 4 times in recent weeks over weeknights and weekends, we experienced consistency in superior food quality and variety, efficient and friendly service (Aurora is wonderful) all in a relaxed, clean, and welcoming (and very accessible) atmosphere. Thank you Chef Antonio!“

“Absolutely love this place! Every dish I’ve tried has been incredible, but the penne alla vodka, the calamari fritti, and the stuffed peppers are absolute standouts—flavorful and perfectly cooked. The entire menu is consistently delicious, and the service is outstanding—friendly, attentive, and welcoming every time. Truly one of my favorite Italian spots!“

“I had a great experience at Pizza Pizza on Wilson Avenue! The staff was friendly, fast, and made sure my order was perfect. The pizza was hot, fresh, and had just the right amount of cheese and toppings. I really appreciated how clean the store was and how quickly they handled everything, even during a busy time. Definitely one of the better Pizza Pizza locations in the area — I’ll be coming back for sure!“

“Awesome Italian Restaurant. Authentic friendly staff. Great lunch or dinner options.“

“We celebrated our daughert and son in law Baby Shower on Sunday, July 20th. We would like to congratulate Il Gatto team members for the exceptional overall service. We were a larger group and from setting up the day before to serving on Sunday everything was wonderfully done. Special mention to Rene for ensuring everyone was looked after in an excellent manner. Well done! 👏👏“

“Ottimo ristorante,ottima cucina, complimenti a tutto lo staff💯“

“I went there yesterday for dinner with my aunt and her daughter to celebrate my birthday and server was informed about it. Coming to the food, pizza was exceptionally made. I could feel the taste of the pizza I had in Rome. Pasta was okay, it could have been better. We requested egg free penne pasta and it was accommodated.
Now comes the part I absolutely love - dessert. I am a big fan of gelatos and I asked this server if they have any gelatos. She gave us 4 options and we chose pistachio and chocolate. She literally served us a very bad quality pistachio ice cream and when I gave her feedback she tried to cover it up saying you know it is italian pistachio gelato maybe that’s why you are not used to of it. Who would tell this lady that I have tried most of the gelato places in GTA/Ottawa and I also tried it in Rome. So, you cannot fool me by serving me a low quality ice cream. Pistachio ice cream had a very different green color which by look made me upset and then the bitter taste it had! To my surprise, there was nothing done to make our experience better even when we complained about it. In the end, we ordered coffee which was okay. Service could be lot better.“

“What an incredible experience. Arti is consistently the best. Just when we think we have a favourite dish or drink, they create a new favourite! We had the pad Thai and the branzino/lentil/chickpeas and WOW…So delicious!!! The drinks were all so good & my fav tonight was the Le Fleur. Keep it up and keep surprising us“

“blano pizza and gnocchi were delicious 😋“

“I’ve been to this restaurant several times. Food is absolutely amazing and for this reason alone I will return. But as far as the owner is concerned … was very disappointed how he treated us. He basically kicked us out of our seats. The couple sitting next to us who were there already when we were seated were still there enjoying their time yet Walter asked my friend and I to leave because he had the next guests waiting. My guess is he had no problem asking us to leave because we were two females hence the reason he felt he could bully us, however, it would be a different story had he asked a couple to leave. Long story short, not impressed with Walter to say the least but food is exceptional!!“

“Loved everything about it, nice waiters lovely atmosphere, great for birthdays and friends gatherings. Most importantly, big delicious meals from salads to pizza and pasta, seafood was extremely good, Perfect for those who love Italian cuisine, definitely recommends it 😍😍“

“Enjoyed an amazing dinner on the patio Will definitely be back“

“The team (Cecil, Mica & kitchen staff) at Westend Grill House made a very special day so memorable with their warm and cheerful spirits and exceptional service. From booking the reservation to dinner, Mica was very professional, kind and attentive. The food (wings, veggie rolls, calamari, pineapple & cranberry, pesto pasta, steak pho, strip loin steak, desserts) were all so delicious and the food came out QUICKLY and was so fresh. I 100% will go back - we were treated like family and truly enjoyed our time. Thank you Cecile and Mica! God richly bless your business 🙏🏿“

“The cold cut sandwich was incredible and very big (my bf and I split it) and came with a delicious salad.

Cappuccinos were also very good and the man who took our order was very friendly and helped me decide between cinnamon or chocolate (chocolate).

Definitely worth the stop if you’re in the area and hungry:)“

“I’ve been a regular here for about 30 years. Family, food experience and high school cafeteria gallerie where all your friends meet for lunch and enjoy the company“

“We just happened upon Nobleton’s VIvo on a drive through town tonight looking for a place to stop for dinner…what an absolute treasure we found! The food was delicious, the staff treated us like family and the atmosphere was almost festive! We left with our tummies full, a bounce in our steps and our hearts happy having such a wonderful dinning experience. I highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Absolutely one of the best Italian spots in Toronto! Remo’s Place offers incredible value for the quality and amount of food you get. The portions are very generous, and you can really taste the difference knowing everything is homemade, especially the sauce. The food is fresh, authentic, delicious, and made with care. It’s hard to find portions and quality like this at such a great price. Definitely a hidden gem and a place I’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommend!“

“Extremely good restaurant! as Italian I was never expecting to find these so good quality and tradition on the other side of the earth. Se siete italiani dovete assolutamente mangiare qui!“

“Atmosphere was light, friendly fine dining. The food was very good. I had the 10oz Striplion Steak with onions and mushrooms. Steak was cooked exactly as requested. The side were delicious. Only drawback were sauteed mushrooms were sparse and don't need to be cut so thin. My wife had the VEAL PICCATA in the wine lemon sauce, which was delicious!! The service was excellent, we will definitely be back!!!“

“Vivo Pizza & Pasta is a real hidden gem! The staff is always incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The food is absolutely delicious—everything we’ve tried has been fresh, flavorful, and consistently excellent. My whole family loves coming here, and it’s become one of our favorite places to eat. Highly recommend Vivo Pizza & Pasta to anyone looking for great food and outstanding service!“