Best Italian Restaurants in Kitchener-Waterloo (2026)
The best italian restaurants in Kitchener-Waterloo right now are Buon Gusto Restaurant (Guelph, $, 4.6★); Del's Italian Kitchen (Kitchener, $, 4.6★); 271West Restaurant (Kitchener, $, 4.6★). eatsTO tracks 15 matching spots across the Kitchener-Waterloo area and ranks them by Google rating weighted by review volume — no paid placements. Last verified 2026-09-07.
Every italian spot on this page is a real, open restaurant in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, pulled from our live database and ranked by rating and how many people have reviewed it. No paid placements, no filler.
Updated 2026-09-07 · 15 spots tracked · showing the top 15.
The list
- Buon Gusto Restaurant — Guelph · $ · 4.6★ (2885 reviews) · italian
- Del's Italian Kitchen — Kitchener · $ · 4.6★ (1689 reviews) · italian
- 271West Restaurant — Kitchener · $ · 4.6★ (1676 reviews) · italian
- Ennio's Pasta House — Kitchener · $ · 4.5★ (1494 reviews) · Restaurant
- Pizza Express (Ira Needles/Highview) — Kitchener · $ · 4.6★ (1066 reviews) · pizza
- Andy's Pizza - Cambridge — Cambridge · $ · 4.7★ (861 reviews) · pizza
- Rustico Kitchen And Bar — Kitchener · $ · 4.5★ (947 reviews) · Restaurant
- Nostra Cucina — Kitchener · $ · 4.8★ (600 reviews) · italian
- Pizza Nova — Waterloo · $ · 4.5★ (660 reviews) · pizza
- MAD Pizza (NY Style Pizza) — Waterloo · $ · 4.6★ (433 reviews) · pizza
- Davenport Pizza — Waterloo · $ · 4.5★ (437 reviews) · pizza
- Via Sofia's — Waterloo · $ · 4.5★ (433 reviews) · italian
- Capri Pizza — Cambridge · $ · 4.5★ (397 reviews) · pizza
- Pizzeria La Terrazza — Kitchener · $ · 4.5★ (325 reviews) · pizza
- Gourmet Pizza Cafe — Waterloo · $ · 4.5★ (259 reviews) · italian
Common questions
What's the best italian restaurant in Kitchener-Waterloo?
Our top-ranked pick is Buon Gusto Restaurant in Guelph, based on a 4.6 rating from 2885+ reviews.
How many italian restaurants are on this list?
15 across the Kitchener-Waterloo area, showing the top 15 on this page.
How is this list ranked?
We combine Google review score with review volume so a 4.9 with 3 reviews doesn't outrank a 4.6 with 2,000. No paid placements.
Can eatsTO plan a night around one of these?
Yes — open the app and hit "Plan my night" or "Decide for me" and we'll build the whole evening (dinner + drinks + dessert) around the vibe you want.