The best Italian pizzerias and restaurants Canada

Another address of the famous Terroni Group, Spaccio West occupies a large space in the heart of one of the city's oldest factories (where Drake Commissary used to be before it closed). It's a market full of prepared foods and gourmet products, a wine store with a private import service, and a restaurant where you can enjoy homemade Italian specialties, especially the fresh pizzas and pastas that draw crowds. Another branch in the Corktown area.

One of the Financial District's hottest spots, Jump offers a decidedly urban atmosphere with a lovely New York-style bar. Chef de cuisine Matthew Cooper and his brigade concoct tasty dishes with a clear preference for fresh meats and pastas. The winning combination: North American cuisine with Italian influences. The wine cellar also has some nice surprises in store, not to mention a vast selection of whiskies, bourbons and scotches. Bonus: an interior courtyard to enjoy the sunny days.

A love story led to the birth of this restaurant: a Quebec woman's gourmet trip to Italy, a local chef whose cuisine seduced her, a move to Canada and the adventure began. Roberto, the chef in question, and Geneviève, his partner in life and business, run this restaurant where pizza reigns supreme. The discovery formats for two are highly recommended, as is the rest of the menu. The Italian wine list is sublime, as is the bakery corner with its breads of all kinds.

A relatively new address on Tremblant's culinary scene, this is a very pleasant gourmet experience, and one worthy of the trattorias of Italy. The fresh homemade pastas and wood-fired pizzas are pure delight, as is the fine selection of antipasti to whet your appetite. There's also an excellent wine list, and the staff know a thing or two about wine to advise you. Mention should also be made of the restaurant's design, which uses raw materials to give it an industrial-chic look. We'll definitely be back!

Chef Rob Rossi's table has distinguished itself since its opening by ranking 5th among the best new restaurants in 2018 according to Air Canada enRoute. A hot start! Together with his partner David Minicucci, the chef has created a simple yet effective menu, highlighting the sweet flavours of Italy. Everyone agrees that pasta is a must, just like pizza with its tasty homemade dough. In a group (8-10 people), we suggest the chef's menu, which comes in 5 courses. Bonus: an exhaustive wine list.

In a historic house dating back to the th century Papa Luigi serves as excellent Italian specialities, including the famous sparkling steak, which is a favourite for seeing and tasting. Beautiful wine cellar and warm atmosphere.

Italian cuisine revisited, and especially a terrace overlooking the Yorkville neighborhood and its small Victorian houses. At night, the illuminated street is a pleasure to watch. But Trattoria Nervosa is also a place recommended for a good pasta lunch on a shopping day (gluten-free option available on request) or to enjoy a pizza prepared according to the rules of art. Don't leave without trying one of the delicious desserts, such as panna cotta, cannoli or homemade gelato.

The Cibo Wine Bar in the upscale Yorkville district blends the atmosphere of a wine bar and a traditional Italian restaurant. The different levels combine modern design with a chic industrial style and a rustic ambience, and the whole is magnificent. The basement is a cellar with a decoration resolutely turned towards wine, while the mezzanine offers a warmer atmosphere. Speaking of wines, you should know that there are some 2,500 bottles of wine in the cellar. Enough to delight amateurs! On the plate, all the great classics of Italian cuisine.

Along Route 199, just at the southern entrance to Île du Havre aux Maisons, it is the perfect place to take a gourmet break. It is even said that it is here that you would find the best seafood pizza in the world. We tested it and confirmed that it is DEFINITE! Garnished with lobster béchamel sauce, scallops, shrimp, lobster, onions, red peppers, garlic butter and mozzarella, it is a must! Several other pizza choices are also available, in earth, sea or vegetarian versions, as well as oven-baked French fries and healthy salads.

Wynona, it is a trendy Italian restaurant a little in the east of East Chinatown. During our visit, we heard about it more than once! This restaurant of chef-owner Jeffrey Bovis highlights seasonal and Canadian products such as smoked swordfish from Nova Scotia and wood duck from Ontario. Virtually everything is made in-house, such as fresh pasta, sauces, etc. The selection of wines, some of which are organic and natural, will make many smile. Mention should be made of the beautiful interior design, designed by the chef himself.

The first Buca opened in 2009 on King West Street. Critically acclaimed since its opening, especially for its house-made charcuterie, its little brother in Yorkville is in the same vein but with a penchant for seafood. In fact, you should definitely try their seafood charcuterie, all made on site. The great classics like pasta and pizza are still very popular, not to mention the tasty grilled meats. Buca has a^3rd location in Toronto, which is more of a coffee bar (temporarily closed at the time of writing).

First of all, Aria Ristorante is a breathtaking decor where white dominates, with two huge walls entirely made of glass and a ceiling that reaches more than 10 meters high. Then comes the plate in which is presented an authentic Italian cuisine with a beautiful contemporary touch. The glass follows the same logic with several vintages imported from Italy. Located a stone's throw from Scotiabank Arena and Maple Leaf Square, it's a great place for an aperitif with a dish to share or a meal before a show.

This pizzeria has taken up residence in the village's former presbytery. A gourmet stopover par excellence, it prepares Neapolitan-inspired pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven (you can admire the kitchen team at work as soon as you set foot in the restaurant). The menu features some 15 options, not forgetting starters to whet the appetite (plate of prosciutto, burrata, arancini, etc.). There's also a fine selection of craft beers and ciders, spritzers, cocktails and tutti quanti. Bonus: a terrace on the banks of the river.

Here, Italian cuisine is simple, sharing and fresh. In a pretty little white room with large windows, everything is prepared in-house according to seasonality and the quality of the produce. From appetizers and starters like citrus-marinated olives, homemade mortadella and Savoy cabbage and leek fritters, to dishes like absolutely delicious fresh homemade pasta. It was voted best new restaurant in the country in 2017 by Air Canada's enRoute magazine.

Cedar Grill is the perfect place to eat well at a reasonable price! The restaurant offers a wide selection of pizzas and pasta, all homemade. Soups, mixed salads, sandwiches, wraps, etc. are also on the menu. Whatever your choice, the taste of the sauces and vegetables will delight you and you can accompany your dishes with a good glass of wine or a beer! What's more, the service is attentive and friendly and the atmosphere is family friendly. A beautiful terrace is at your disposal as soon as the weather allows it.