Best Italian Restaurants in Kitchener-Waterloo (2026)
The best italian restaurants in Kitchener-Waterloo right now are Del's Italian Kitchen (Kitchener, $, 4.6★); 271West Restaurant (Kitchener, $, 4.6★); Rustico Kitchen And Bar (Kitchener, $, 4.5★). eatsTO tracks 4 matching spots across the Kitchener-Waterloo area and ranks them by Google rating weighted by review volume — no paid placements. Last verified 2026-08-10.
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 2026-08-10 · 4 spots tracked · showing the top 4.
The list
- Del's Italian Kitchen — Kitchener · $ · 4.6★ (1689 reviews) · italian
- 271West Restaurant — Kitchener · $ · 4.6★ (1676 reviews) · italian
- Rustico Kitchen And Bar — Kitchener · $ · 4.5★ (947 reviews) · Restaurant
- Rustico Kitchen And Bar — Kitchener · $ · 4.5★ (947 reviews) · Restaurant
Common questions
What's the best italian restaurant in Kitchener-Waterloo?
Our top-ranked pick is Del's Italian Kitchen in Kitchener, based on a 4.6 rating from 1689+ reviews.
How many italian restaurants are on this list?
4 across the Kitchener-Waterloo area, showing the top 4 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.