50 Best Italian Restaurants near York

“Always a great experience coming here! The pasta genuinely tastes amazing and fresh every time. The owner Ilyas is a good guy who goes out of his way to make sure we have a good experience. The atmosphere is very welcoming and his demeanour is very professional. I recommend this place to all my friends and family for delicious pasta with a huge variety.“

“I had a wonderful experience at Pizza Pizza, and I truly want to appreciate the excellent service I received. The pizza was fresh, hot, and tasted really good, but what made the visit special was the outstanding customer service from Jay. Jay was extremely polite, friendly, and professional from the moment I placed my order. He listened carefully, helped me with my choices, and made sure everything was prepared perfectly and on time. His positive attitude and willingness to help really stood out and made me feel valued as a customer. It’s rare to see such dedicated and respectful service these days, and Jay definitely deserves recognition for going above and beyond. Because of this great experience, I will definitely be coming back and recommending this location to others. Great job, Jay, and thank you Pizza Pizza for such excellent service!“

“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.“

“First time I've been to this location to order. Was there Thursday Feb 12, 2026. The food was fresh and made to order. I had a few issues with the actual store. The young lady who took my order was somewhat friendly but when it was time to pay she did not turn the debit machine to me. Asked me to just tap. As a customer i should see what was keyed in for me to tap. Requested she turn the machine to me. I did notice she did that with other customers that came in as well and they did not request to turn the debit machine around. While waiting for my order I noticed a female employee in the back cutting up the dough with no gloves. When she noticed i was watching she washed her hands but not sure if she was doing that the entire time, but if handling dough / food she should have a hair net and gloves. The store should also post the daily pizza specials. Each day of the week there is a different pizza on sale I did not know they had the supreme lovers pizza on Thursday for 10.99 had i known that i would have ordered that and spent less for more pizza. Not everyone has a cell phone or an app to see the promotions, if we are in the store to order we would like it advertised. Ordered the meal box personal pan pizza and waffle fries. Not many waffle fries were supplied in the box (pictures attached) also ordered the crafted flatzz with boneless wings with dipping sauce and breadsticks. These boneless wings were more chicken nugget type style. The breadsticks were a little dry couldn't tell if they were just reheated or if they were suppose to be dry.
Again the pizzas were fresh and and the wait time was only 15 mins from ordering to getting my pizza. Might give them another try if these few flaws are addressed. haven't decided as of yet.“

“We got the mussels and sausage pizza. Both were delicious. The mussels tasted fresh and the broth needed to be soaked up with bread! Pizza was thin, crispy and had more cheese than I expected which was a pleasant surprise. Price was very reasonable for the quality of the meal. Our server was very nice and attentive. I will be back.“

“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“

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

“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“

“Our waiter, Thompson, was great. Very attentive to our needs and friendly. He served us quickly which we really appreciated since we were very hungry. We enjoyed the food very much and would go back if we were in the area again. The spaghetti and meatball was amazing.“

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

“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 an amazing dining experience at Scaddabush in Toronto! The food was outstanding — the pizza was absolutely delicious, and the carbonara was one of the best I’ve had.

What really made the visit special was our server, Kat. She was attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the entire meal.

Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great Italian food and excellent service. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

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

“Exceptional food and Service every time .... Heart and Soul goes into each plate 🍴“

“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!“

“Amazing food! Will be back!“

“Delicious foods. Vodka pasta was amazing, mushroom pasta was okay. A nice trendy tiktok restaurant worth the hype at least once. Happy hour starts right at opening and we were lucky to get a table no reso exactly at 5pm opening but it is recommended you make a reso first.“

“Food is really great, clean and hygienic“

“Fantastic restaurant. Server was perfect, came around enough but not too much. Some of the food was great and some could have been a little more flavorful but not enough to make me not go back. My only real complaint is that they don't have enough parking but they do have complimentary parking but I'm ocd and need to park myself so I had to park next door and it was really cold. Overall great place. Do recommend.“

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

“Tout est vraiment très bon!“

“Amazing pasta and pizza!“

“Good food and service, nice atmosphere 🍷“

“This ain't a sandwich, it's two meals in one.

The car park is a bit tight considering all the traffic but worth it to get in. The place was compact but had a tonne of character, with a proper spread of Italian goodies. The service was quick, wonderful and even made modifications on the fly just to up the flavor. That's some wonderful service.

I got the Joey D's specialty and man it's special. Those cold cuts were thin and stacked so they basically melted away. The olive spread was almost like a muffuletta, bringing that tang in there. The bread was soft but strong enough to hold everything together. Fresh veggies. Right amount of Mayo. Absolutely no complaints.

Definitely a spot to hit up if you're into some genuinely good food!“

“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“

“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!“

“My son and I were in town for the auto show and prefer to hot local places instead of chains, and this place is the exact reason. Our host was amazing, so welcoming and friendly, and genuinely seemed happy to have us. The atmosphere was great and our pizza and tiramisu were incredible. I wish this place existed where I live. Please get out and support local, our world is better having places like this around.“

“If you haven’t been to Annabelle Pasta Bar yet, I genuinely don’t know what you’re doing with your life.

The weekly rotating house-made pastas are elite — every week something new, every week a hit. They’re not playing it safe, and thank God for that. If you’re the type to ask for plain noodles with nothing on them, this probably isn’t your arena.

On the night I went, the lasagna was out of control. Layers on layers, rich but balanced — and that top layer? Light char, crispy cheese, those little golden edges that crack just right under your fork. I’m not saying I blacked out for a second, but I did have a small, spiritual experience. It was dangerously close to inappropriate how good it was.

The Po Bianco bread is to die for — fluffy inside, perfect crust, the kind of bread that makes the whole table pause mid-conversation. And the rotating panna cotta flavours? Silky, wobbly perfection. Not too sweet, just smooth, delicate, and stupidly good.

The FOH staff are absolute gems — warm, funny, zero ego — and the cooks in the open kitchen are dialed in, moving with that quiet confidence of people who know they’re crushing it.

Upstairs is for lovers: dim light, shared bites, soft chaos.
Downstairs is for party people: bar energy, laughter, and “one more bottle” energy.

Five stars. Go hungry. Leave boring at home“

“What a great experience last night dining with family and recommended by our granddaughter. The food and ambiance were wonderful.“

“It was my first time here and I know I shall be returning several times again. We were greeted by the wonderful Mr. Giovanni and seated immediately (do make a reservation, space is a bit limited) ..we ordered the Chicken Parmigiana, Fettuccini bolognese and for dessert the Tiramisu, chocolate lava cake and a cappuccino. The accompanying Garlic rosemary bread is fantastic! The food and desserts were par excellence, really hearty and well made, truly authentic and delicious. The pasta was made fresh in house, light and perfectly cooked. The Chicken Parmigiana was a very pleasant surprise. Go for the desserts, especially the Tiramisu it was worth all the calories.
Service was excellent, Christina and Reina were so friendly, hospitable and kind as was the main man Mr. Giovanni who made sure every table was personally tended to. Truly hard working and kind staff, something I come across not too often these days in the city. I will be visiting again to try the other dishes they have to offer, but in the meanwhile just want to give this place all the praise it truly deserves.“

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

“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.“

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

“would highly recommend going there.... Food... Excellent Service... Excellent Atmosphere... Excellent They ALWAYS aim to PLEASE.“

“Right from the start our experience was excellent. The staff that greeted us were very welcoming. The food was amazing! We did not feel rushed. The staff that served us were amazing! The ambience was upscale- this place is a gem! I would easily recommend this place to anyone!“

“EXCELLENT Pizza! Friendly staff, LOVE their bread!! (it is their pizza dough) the Bread alone was worth the trip to the city! Highly recommended!“

“Always a treat to go to Sorsi e Morsi, and yesterday's birthday dinner for my wife was equally special and rewarding. We were humbly greeted and seated, the service was exceptional and most importantly the dinner was a delicious delight (fresh ingredients throughout our entire meal)! Simple and elegant all at once and one of my favourite Italian restaurants in our area (akin to Billy Joel's song titled "Scenes from an Italaian Restaurant".... Will continue to be a loyal patron. .... Thank you, team, for making a special day into a memorable evening, Sincerely, -Mario“

“Great food great atmosphere 👏🍷“

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

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

“Great little gem. We were there on a Wednesday, there were no other guest there, only the cook. We received great hospitality from the cook, of which I suspect is the owner as well. However I would think there could be service issues if there are more customers.

Food is fantastic, taste super fresh. In my opinion, slightly under portion for its price. But overall flavor is fantastic and I will definitely recommend and return.“

“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“

“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.“

“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. 👏“

“Been here several times in different settings.. and every time I come I ask myself why I don’t come more often. Food is always good, music is sooo good that you don’t want to talk with people you came with 🤣. We had risotto balls, rigatoni, pork shoulder something OMG deli, beet salad.. love love“