50 Best Italian Restaurants near York

“Visited all the way from Oakville last night & highly recoomend this place. The service was top tier & she was so kind & friendlyyyy 🙏🏻 i was bit skeptical if it would live up to it’s hype & glad to say it didn’t disappoint. Wish there was better parking so we could have stayed longer.

We love d the half & half juice & the pasta with aglio olio had the perfect sweetness to it. It really was cooked to perfection. Blesssssssss.“

“Uzma provided excellent service during my visit to Pizza Pizza. She was attentive, polite, and made sure everything was perfect. The pizza was fresh, delicious, and served quickly. Truly a great experience thanks to her professionalism and care.“

“They offer an awesome range of fresh pizzas. Ekta was very friendly, she gave me nice pizza deal. Prices are reasonable and the spot is always kept clean. I got 2 pizza and they tasted delicious.
I wish they had a bigger dining area and parking. 😊“

“Came here on a bakery tour with friends.

Tiramisu cup is excellent. I like that the lady fingers are dipped enough to have a coffee flavour but are not completely mush and have some texture to it.

The cannoli is delicious and packed with that chocolate chip cream. The lemon zest within really comes through and is refreshments.

The chocolate truffle is light and refreshing.

I would come here again and recommend it.

Parking: Smal 10 space parking lot infront of the store.“

“By far the most selection of vegan pizzas in the city and they taste amazing. I especially am a big fan of the vegan pesto base, and the diverse vegan meat alternatives options at hand. the best vegan garlic bread, especially when vegan cheese is added. they are in my top 3 choices and the second place I've come across with vegan pesto- that's a rarity! so many thanks to their great efforts at making amazing vegan pizzas!“

“I have visited the restaurant several times, and I can confirm the food is delicious, always well served, good portions (I have attached pictures, keep in mind some are half doses of the requested food). The customer service is excellent, super friendly and very professional.
I will be coming back, my go to restaurant.

Highly recommend.

Parking is available across the street, huge parking lot.“

“My partner and I stumbled upon Pazza and I’m so glad we did. It’s a bit of a 90s time capsule in the best way possible: charming, reliable, and full of character.

We shared a salad, a wood-fired Roman-style pizza (thin, crisp, with beautifully blistered edges), and a calamari appetizer that was super fresh and tender. We got a tartufo for dessert. We also shared a half-litre of wine, and my partner had a beer. The total, including a 20% tip, came to $115 which is exceptional value for Toronto.

The service was attentive, the specials were thoughtful, and the atmosphere was relaxed but welcoming. We didn’t try the pasta this time, but we’re already planning to come back for it.

Nice to see families dining in and clearly regulars who’ve been coming for years. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and want affordable, well-made Italian in a casual setting.“

“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 ❤️“

“Second time there to having dinner with my husband by Dior’s retreat. Very thankful and grateful“

“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!“

“Just had to share my amazing experience! I tried the Massive Meatball and wow, it was absolutely awesome! 🤩 Seriously, one of the best I've ever tasted. If you're looking for something truly delicious, you've got to give it a try. Definitely a must-have for any foodie adventure! #foodie #meatballmagic #delicious“

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

“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“

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

“What a charming and cozy spot. Each dish is beautifully designed. We had a pizza that was light and crispy and the salsicchia and gnocchi were unbelievable. The open kitchen really adds to the environment as well, it is fun to see and hear everything that goes on that is usually behind the scenes.“

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

“I dined here this evening and the food was soooo good. I find that the quality between restaurants vary, but this location always hits!! My server, Ana was AMAZING. She was so sweet and her recommendations were great! I'll definitely be back soon!“

“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“

“Came here for a birthday and was happily surprised. Waiter was very friendly and attentive and brought a dessert to celebrate. Overall food was cooked perfectly, only small thing to note was it was a bit under seasoned, but otherwise very good food and would definitely recommend coming here. Ambiance could be improved - the big room in the back although designed very nicely, is a bit overwhelmed by a very large black wall. A few pictures or mirrors and this wall would shine and the room would feel so much more welcoming. Great experience overall and will be back for special occasions.“

“Food is really great, clean and hygienic“

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

“I had a lovely birthday dinner date here, everything, from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere, was amazing. To start we got the peach bellini slush and strawberry aperol sour, both of which were tasty and refreshing, and did not taste like alcohol. For an appetizer, we shared a plate of fried calamari rings, which was scrumptious. The marinara dipping sauce paired well and the acidity cut the greasiness of the oils. Onto the main dishes, the vodka rigatoni was exceptional, and the portion was quite big! I loved the sauce and the small chunks of meat, although I did find the cheese on top a bit strange. The mushroom pizza also tasted great, however, I would probably recommend getting pasta over pizza here, since that seems to be their niche. For dessert, we ordered a tiramisu, which was exceptional, probably the best tiramisu I've had from a restaurant. NOTE: be careful when scooping the first bite, because we both choked on the cocoa powder, which was very funny. Overall, I absolutely loved my experience dining here, and I would love to come back with my girl friends on a night out, I feel like that would be an ultimate vibe. I also want to come check out their happy hour so I can try some of their drinks for $10.“

“Amazing food from a family run restaurant, large portions with inspiration from Italy. Tony is amazing!“

“Tout est vraiment très bon!“

“My husband and I recently visited this restaurant on a whim. It's safe to say, that we had a great time, the staff were amazing and always attentive. The drinks and food were delicious! I highly recommend you try this place out if you're looking for somewhere quiet to have dinner or drinks or if you're just looking for somewhere new to try!“

“Amazing pasta and pizza!“

“Great dinner. Definitely recommended“

“Wow! A hidden gem I must say. Food and service were unmatched.

First we were greeted with bruschetta and a cheese/bread/olive platter. For apps we had the burrata and caesar salad — it was served directly on our plate… chefs kiss. Then for mains we had the surf & turf and paccheri gamberi — all I can say is WOW. Finally, for dessert we had crème brûlée and bread pudding.. a cherry on top to the meal.

Overall, we had an amazing dinner — great experience, definitely will be back!

Staff was amazing!“

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

“Amazing food! Will be back!“

“We heard good things about Buon Giorno so decided to check it out. It's a super small restaurant in a plaza that can be easy to miss - make sure you don't. It is truly authentic Italian cuisine. It's not the place to go for a fancy meal. Instead, it's where you go to taste real Italian cooking, fresh from the Nonna's hands herself. I'm not kidding. There was three generations of family working there who are eager to please you with amazing service and fantastic flavours. The food is fresh, wholesome and made with love.

Veal, chicken cutlets, beef all can be had with sides or in a sandwich. They had pizza and pasta and meatballs of course also. It all looked and smelled incredible in the hot table.

My mother and I arrived there just before lunch and it wasn't long before the place was packed. Obvious that a lot of the blue collar workers loved coming in for their huge sandwiches. There was a couple tables inside and a couple picnic tables outside.

My mother's meal was hot, tasty, full of flavour and the meat she said was super delicious and tender. My mortadella & salomi sandwich was delicious with simple and fresh ingredients. The bun was super fresh too which is always nice.

If I wanted to show someone true Italian cooking, this is the first place I'd take them. Simple, wholesome, amazing food and top-notch service. The manager made us feel relaxed like he was serving us in his own home. Much appreciated.

Thank you Buon Giorno!! Will be coming back soon!

Oh! They also have an amazing coffee and espresso bar. Unfortunately we were too full to try, but next time it's a must!“

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

“Food is great and reasonably priced ,great drinks and the staff are excellent ,well trained and have a laugh with you .The manager made me a Caesar (cocktail) and converted me …. Will definitely be back“

“Quite simply - this is truly a great neighbourhood retreat ! Staff are maxing and the owner Sina has a way of making everyone feel like they are a VIP REGULAR !“

“Walked in on a Thursday evening with my wife and 10-month old (they don’t take resos for groups less than 5). Place was packed. About a 25 minute wait for a table. Service was solid - they checked our stroller and the staff felt warm and friendly. Ambience is great. Lot of fun decorations and good music. We ordered the calamari, risotto balls, gnocchi, and ossobuco. I was super excited for the food to come. It was a decent meal; just no WOW factor and the seasoning was lacking. For example, the ossobucco was meat in gravy with a couple of mushrooms — I would strongly consider serving that dish with something starchy (like mashed potatoes or polenta) for balance. I’d come back to give it another chance if in the area.“

“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!“

“Via Allegro has been one of my favorite restaurants for many, many years. In 2022, they changed ownership, but the warm, family-like atmosphere remains as special as ever. Every visit is memorable, and last night was no exception. My girlfriend and I celebrated a milestone, and the staff went above and beyond to make it an unforgettable experience. Our server, Alex, made sure every detail was perfect (it’s the second time we've been lucky enough to have him). From the personalized reservation card on the table to the exquisite wine selection, served at the perfect temperature and topped up at just the right moment, everything was flawless. And, of course, the food was absolutely delicious. Thank you to Alex and Mohamad Fakih for making our evening truly magical. Via Allegro continues to set the bar for exceptional service and dining.“

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

“We selected this restaurant based on its location but not knowing anything about it. We were very happy with our choice and had an amazing evening. The starters we chose were burrata with beets and carpaccio di crevo. Both were very good. We then had linguine con asttice and upon the server's recommendation, lamb. These dishes were flavorful and beautifully presented. What made the night even better was the fantastic service. Marty from Sudbury was amazing! He made solid food and drink recommendations along with engaging in great conversation. After trying a number of restaurants on College St, this one is our favourite. We definitely will be returning!“

“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“

“Good food and service, nice atmosphere 🍷“

“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.“

“Great food great atmosphere 👏🍷“

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

“came here for my birthday dinner and was absolutely blown away by the hospitality and service! i believe he is the owner but sweetest man alive and really cared for us to have a great experience. food was spectacular and was also very accomodating as one of us had a bunch of food limitations and so they made us a special dish that wasnt on the menu! 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!!!!!“

“Great and intimate restaurant with food made fresh right there. The owner works the floor and makes and effort to great every guest - you really feel taken care of! Food is delicious too, but make sure to give it a second to cool down before biting in as it is served fresh and hot“

“Food is always amazing!! The service is great, friendly it is like you are a part of the family with every visit! A MUST EXPERIENCE!!“

“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!“