6 Best Italian Restaurants near Port Hope

“We visited Port Hope for a little day trip after our wedding yesterday since both of us have to go right back to work on Monday, so we decided to postpone our honeymoon for later. Port Hope had been on our bucket list for years, and we’re so glad we finally came.

Since it was our first time visiting, we spent a while deciding where to eat and ended up choosing Trattoria Gusto — honestly one of the best decisions we made on this trip.

After our wedding ceremony yesterday, both my husband and I were mentally and physically exhausted. It was raining, cold, and we were honestly not feeling our best. But the potato bacon soup of the day completely changed our mood. It warmed us up instantly and somehow melted away all the exhaustion.

I didn’t get her name, but our server — a lovely blonde woman with braided hair — was incredibly kind and attentive. She checked on our table often without being overwhelming, and when we asked questions about the menu, she explained everything so warmly and patiently that it genuinely lifted our mood.

We ordered the pineapple mocktail mojitos, which we loved because they weren’t overly sweet. I had the lobster and shrimp risotto, and my husband had the carbonara. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. The seasoning was perfect, the pasta was cooked beautifully, and everything was creamy without feeling heavy or greasy.

For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu. The salted pistachio chocolate garnish was such a nice touch, and the tiramisu itself was light and balanced instead of overly rich.

Next time we visit, we won’t even need to think about where to eat — we’ll come straight back here again.“

“Miam ! C'était délicieux ! 👌🏻♥️“

“Incredible as always. Best food option in cobourg. The veal parmesan was fantastic. My wife loved the steak linguine. Then to top it off we shared a heavenly slice of cheesecake. Can’t wait till our next visit.“

“Had a great experience at East Side Mario’s! The food was delicious, came out quickly, and everything was fresh and flavorful. What really made our visit stand out was our waitress, Angela. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Her positive attitude and excellent service made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back, and we hope to have Angela as our server again!“

“Great meal, and an excellent server made for an enjoyable evening.“

“Stopped by Pizza Pizza in Cobourg the other day and overall had a pretty good experience. The pizza was fresh, hot, and exactly what you expect from a solid Cobourg pizza place — nothing fancy, but it definitely hits the spot when you’re craving something quick and reliable.“