7 Best Italian Restaurants near Pickering

“We have gone to Amicis since its opening and have nothing but great things to say about it! Just wanted to share our recent experience with my daughter's wedding dinner. We had 60 people, a 5 course delicious meal, table service for drinks and everything was amazing!! Hot food beautifully presented, cold drinks, the friendliest staff who were so attentive that many of our guests commented and thanked them! We were thrilled with Ada who managed all of our requests, and was there to oversee and assist the top notch servers on our special day! Such a positive experience!! Can not say enough good things about it!!“

“East Side Mario’s feels like a warm hug for anyone who loves classic Italian-American comfort food. The meal starts on a high note with their garlic home loaf—soft, buttery, and wonderfully aromatic. It’s simple but oh-so-satisfying, especially paired with a generous dollop of creamy butter.

The tomato soup was rich, hearty, and just the right level of tangy, a cozy start before diving into the mains. The linguine seafood diavolo was packed with shrimp and mussels in a flavorful tomato sauce, with a mild kick that didn’t overwhelm. The spaghetti and meatballs were comforting and familiar, topped with a snowfall of grated cheese that added just the right touch. The chicken parmigiana, served alongside creamy fettuccine alfredo, was hearty and satisfying—a dish that feels like it’s made to share with family.

And then came the tiramisu, the sweet finale. Light, creamy, and perfectly balanced with just a hint of coffee, it felt like the dessert equivalent of a warm smile.

If you’re looking for a place that serves generous portions, friendly vibes, and flavors that feel like home, East Side Mario’s is a delightful choice. It’s not just a meal—it’s a happy, comforting experience.“

“I have been going here since it opened up in 2005. They make the best sandwiches and gelato. I'm sure you will be impressed when you go there.

Vegetarian options: They have an eggplant parmesan sandwich that my girlfriend absolutely loves.“

“After always driving by this place with my wife I finally decided to give it a try. I haven't had better tasting pizza since! The staff was friendly and place was really clean!“

“My first impression was excellent service by the young lady in the store, who took my order and made relevant suggestions to me. I'm happy I took her suggestions and I enjoyed the pizza and wings combo. She has a lovely personality and made me feel very welcome, and upon leaving the store, I got a "Have a great day" again from her and another young man. Both gave excellent service. I would highly recommend them both as employees and it made me enjoy the food even more, because it was a feel-good experience.“

“Not only is the shisha the best, the customer service is amazing. I left my bag with my valuables including cash and wallet in Volcano. Believe it or not it took me 2 days to trace my steps back. Thats when i realized i left it in Volcano. Called them immediately brought this to their attention and they advised me that they have found my bag with my wallet including my cash and to have it picked up. Amazing service.

Thank you Volcano!!!“

“I moved to Pickering five years ago and have always gone to this Pizza Pizza, which is close to where I live. This past weekend really cemented their status as the best Pizza Pizza location I’ve been a regular customer at. I have lived in different parts of the city (North York, London, Ontario, etc.), and this location stands out.

I ordered a large stuffed crust pizza for pick-up, went home, and realized it wasn't stuffed crust. I went back to the location, and without hesitation, the manager (I assume - I forgot to ask her name) and Meyron (I'm not sure if I spelled his name right) replaced the pizza with the correct stuffed crust and let me keep the original one. Exceptional customer service at this location!“