50 Best Italian Restaurants near Thorold

“Stopped in at the restaurant a few times as I was in town staying at the hotel, and overall had a good time! Food was great every time, loved the French dip and all the breakfast items.

The real downfall is it seems they are under staffed. Each time I went, their was either one or two servers, who got everything I needed and did fine, just took a lot longer than I was anticipating as the restaurant was near empty each time I went in. I understand it is slow season, but it just felt like they were missing half the time. Some nights it was on point, but overall I felt like they were overworked with not enough staff.

If you aren’t in a rush and want some good food at good prices, you should make a stop. Just be prepared to wait!“

“I felt like I was in Italy.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Napoli in Niagara Falls never disappoints. I've come back more than once because the food is always incredible — fresh, flavourful, and truly authentic. I drove in from Toronto again, and it was absolutely worth it. The staff are warm, attentive, and make you feel genuinely welcomed. Consistently a great experience. Highly recommend!“

“Hidden gem restaurant in Niagara Falls - the menu is simple but done well. We walked in about 30 mins before closing with 2 small kids and the owner welcomed us like family, gave our kids cookies while we got settled and ordered. They were so accommodating of our family. The food was delicious and service was unobstructive and helpful.
Cash only, but there is an ATM inside.“

“We went to Matteo's last night for our anniversary dinner and brought our 11 year old. The food was amazing, the service just as good! The staff is super friendly, and Matteo was ensuring that all of his customers were enjoying their experience. I always recommend Matteo's to people and I will continue to do so.“

“Wonderful dinner experience, great food and service!“

“Fantastic food!! Celebrated our birthdays there tonight with a large group of family, everyone absolutely loved the food. They had birthday balloons set up for us on our table when we arrived and treated us to a fabulous birthday dessert. Thank you so much for making our birthdays just a little more special!!“

“sono stato oggi a pranzo..... bravissimi, bellissima location, complimenti. Onore agli italiani. Alfredo da Cosenza“

“Born in Welland and never stopped in before today. The espresso is amazing! The owner is great and so is the conversation. If you're a coffee lover, stop in. You'll be happy you did.“

“Food is always fresh and good quality. Friendly family. Highly recommend Fratellos!“

“Great atmosphere, amazing food. The HONEY GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS were absolutely delicious, one of the best appetizers I’ve ever had. The beef tenderloin melted in my mouth, will definitely return. Highly recommend…“

“Everything my date and myself had here was absolutely fantastic! The meatballs, the pastas, and frutti di Mare. the Tiramisu, the coffee.“

“The food is Delicious, Large Portions and Friendly Service“

“Amazing dinner last night! Everything was so fresh! The manicotti was one of the best I've had!“

“Foods was delicious! Friendly people.“

“Delicious food, Enjoyed the turkey dinner for thanksgiving. Service was elegant, professional and classy. Food was tender, well cooked and delicious. So sad to hear they may be closing! Absolutely wonderful“

“Wow! The best steak sub ever!! Bun was fresh, just pure heaven..Will be trying other items, on menu...Great Job!!!!“

“We booked the Barrel Room for my Dad's 80th Birthday. Janine was easy to work with, and our servers were incredibly helpful. The guests commented on how much they loved the atmosphere of the room - but the food took centre stage! Personally, I highly recommend the mushroom ravioli in the rose sauce. Mmmm.“

“absolutely beyond amazing food, anything on the menu, prepared with love and care. I personally love Kelly's white pizza as I can't have tomato sauce, topped with ham, bacon and mushrooms. Along with delicious mozzarella sticks or garlic thangs which are over the top!!“

“Ambience,service and food..all perfection!“

“Micaela and team catered my partner's 65th surprise birthday party in our home. What an amazing service they provide! The food was delicious ... the servers and service was amazing ... the bartender was excellent! All our friends are still talking about what a great party it was! Many, many thanks to the whole team for helping me with this - I couldn't have made it a surprise party without them!“

“The food was absolutely great and the grilled cheese. The washrooms were so clean.The kids menu comes with ice cream also there are many food options to try. The restaurant in general was so clean and great everything came so fast. Written by: Hayden, age 9“

“Tapas are always the best! Crab cakes are sooooo good! 10/10 date night! Staff are all really kind as well.“

“One of the best pizza and Italian food experience.“

“Amazing food, great service, great atmosphere. Enjoyed a datenight on Friday with some super tasty eats. Loved the flavour on the angel hair garlic shrimp pasta. Will 100% be back just for that! :)“

“Awesome food, great service..“

“Big shout out to Big Marcos for having the Welland Wizards u10 Girls team tonight. The service was fantastic and they were extremely accommodating to our team. We will certainly enjoy coming back as a team and as individual families too. Thank you again for the hospitality and great food!“

“Amazing food, great service, great atmosphere. Enjoyed a datenight on Friday with some super tasty eats. Loved the flavour on the angel hair garlic shrimp pasta. Will 100% be back just for that! :)“

“My friends and I ordered for Jerk chicken Roti and Curry chicken Roti to check try both. I loved it, when we got there my friends were skeptical because of the size of the restaurant and I told them places like this make the best meal. They sure delivered.“

“First time customer last night. The ambiance was very nice. The food was very good. There was 7 of us for dinner and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Overall, the food was fantastic and the price was reasonable for the portion size. (large portions) We will be back soon.“

“First of all our server was so pleasant and sweet which always makes the experience better the food was phenomenal. The burger we had was amazing and the pasta was so delicious as well! Definitely worth stopping by here if you are in the area because the food did not disappoint as someone who is a very picky eater. Quality of food was amazing would come back in a heart beat. Yum!“

“By far the best sauce we have had in years!!! We pre-ordered, it was ready on time and very fresh!! We will see you again soon! 🌷“

“Great service and delicious food.“

“Great food, friendly and helpful staff“

“We celebrated my birthday at Ponte Vecchio in Niagara Falls with a group of seven family members, and it was absolutely wonderful. The food was truly on point, authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our server, Irene, went above and beyond to make the evening special. Her service was warm, attentive, and professional, making us feel completely taken care of. A perfect spot for a memorable family celebration. Highly recommend!“

“me and my wife came here for dinner tonight, and I have to say we were anything but disappointed! the food? fantastic! the ambiance? incredible! the service? absolutely top notch! we will most definitely be coming back here again in the future!“

“We’ve had breakfast twice now at the rainbow room and the food is tasty, fresh and well prepared. There’s an omelette station where it takes about three or four minutes for a fresh omelette. The coffee is very tasty with unlimited refills. Would enjoy again.“

“I was in for lunch today with the sweetest man in the world… And I had the Asian salad… Oh my God when I seen it 😳 I was like that’s huge !! but I finished it, it was amazing! our server, Brittany is always fantastic! Love you, Britt.“

“The crispy chicken eggs Benedict special this morning was so good! My in laws were first timers this morning and enjoyed their breakfast as well!“

“Vegan food was phenomenal! Staff was so super nice and friendly. Overall great experience. We live in the states and will be back here for sure when we visit.“

“Authentic Napoli pizza near the tourist strip in Niagara. It doesn’t look fancy from the outside, but the food was delicious. Waitress was very friendly.
My partner and I shared bruschetta and a pizza and we were very satisfied.
A great spot, especially for those looking to avoid the chains.“

“This is our families #1 pizza place and has been for the past 17 years! We watched this small business grow and relocate while still keeping their amazing customer service. The quality of the food is amazing and done every time to our specifications. Thank you Mossimos for always taking good care of us!“

“well i was there last nite for the show(lynn)...awesome show.....she really spoke to me thru her mind....great flatbread and of course canoli....i bought 4....thanx to the wonderful attitive staff...until we meet again...Maria“

“I had such a great experience, the staff, the waiter, and the food was amazing. Everything was held very professionally, I recommend this restaurant also good music was playing as well. Five star“

“Was at zappis on Saturday September 6th with my husband and son. My husband and I eat at zappi's every March and October as we run a marriage program and usually have 10 people at dinner and have never had an issue with food or service. Yesterday however service was great but when I received my calzone, it had red peppers in it which I didn't order. So the waitress took it back and had another one made for me and gave me 50% off. I did order another one for takeout and as I went to eat it today for dinner, It has green mushrooms in it, which I cannot eat as it affects my stomach. I was so looking forward to my calzone and now I am disappointed I cannot eat it.“

“Hello all you disappointed pizza lovers. I have been a loyal Volcanoes customer for 25+ yrs. If you are seeking that awesome tasting pizza from Volcanoes you were used to. Order weekdays after 4.00pm and Sundays all day. That is the time when Jerry the main owner is overseeing the restaurant. The other minority owner Chris, has turned into a miserable piece of s*** that will not make your pizza with thick crust and has really started skimping on all toppings, thats if he even puts the right toppings you ordered. He,s gotten ignorant as f#ck over the years and seems to be taking his miserableness out on customers. Needs to put a diaper on and retire. So in conclusion, try ordering during the hours I mentioned and you will be pleasantly surprised with your pizza tasting just as good as it did years ago. Oh and if you want to step up your flavour experience, ask for spicey pepperoni (cup&char). You wont regret it. Cheers and good eating.“

“What a great place to unwind and enjoy dinner. As the name would suggest, it is an Italian restaurant. The food was excellent. I recommend the lobster bisque and the homemade pizza. Our waitress, Stephanie, was a joy. Her remarkable service and light banter were a great compliment to the meal.“

“This place was so good we went back a second time while on vacation! Great food and service!! 10/10….not sure how people can give this place a bad review. Both times we were there it was nothing but A class service and top notch pizza! I highly recommend.“

“Fantastic service, our server Lidia was exceptionally helpful, pleasant and alway had a smile I’ll be back 🥂“

“Fantastic place to enjoy a delicious meal. Cafe Amore has now risen to the top of my list of favourite restaurants. The first time I was there it was a summer dinner outside. I experienced the Black and Blue pasta. Simply delectable. Last night we returned for an early Valentine’s Day dinner. This time I could not resist the Steak Gorgonzola. So incredibly decadent, so delicious. My wife had the Penne Alfredo with Lobster and Crab. Also a beautifully presented dish that was delicious. The Caesar salad is definitely worth the upgrade too. Cozy and warm dining experience with a great staff. We are looking forward to coming back soon. There’s just too many delicious options on that menu. See you soon!“