Side Trips from Toronto Restaurants

The dining in Stratford and Niagara-on-the-Lake is enough to boost a whole other genre of tourism, as there are a number of outstanding restaurants thanks to the area's many chefs being trained at the area's reputable culinary schools, and impeccably fresh ingredients from local farms. Produce, meats, cheeses, beers, and wine are all produced in Ontario, and some restaurants even have their own gardens, vineyards, or farms. In the immediate areas surrounding Niagara Falls, the dining is a little more lackluster, as views, convenience, and glamour take precedence over food, but there are some great pubs and upscale restaurants to be found among the tourist traps. Reservations are always encouraged, if not essential.

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  • 1. Casa Mia Ristorante

    $$$$

    The best ingredients prepared simply and served in generous portions are what make this off-the-beaten-path restaurant such a find. A free shuttle service from Niagara Falls hotels whisks guests to this labor of love, owned and operated by the Mollica family. Modern Amalfi Coast–inspired decor brings a seaside terrace indoors, and it feels miles, not 10 minutes, away from the city's tourist attractions.

    3518 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2J 2K4, Canada
    905-356–5410

    Known For

    • Extreme popularity with local diners
    • Wine cellar with more than 300 options
    • Relaxed dining experience

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential
  • 2. Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

    $$

    A five-minute drive from Clifton Hill, this local joint manages to be both casual and refined. Sit in the back room where exposed-brick columns and black-and-white photos of Naples on the walls set the scene for the southern Italian pasta dishes and thin-crust pizzas. The extensive menu includes 10 pizzas with wafer-thin crusts and generous dollops of tomato sauce, and plenty of pasta dishes and hearty meat dishes to choose from.

    5485 Ferry St., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 1S3, Canada
    905-356–3345

    Known For

    • Family-operated establishment that's a local favorite
    • Extensive Italian and Niagara-region wine selection
    • Heavenly affogato

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 3. Pazzo Taverna and Pizzeria

    $$$

    Located where several important streets come together, Pazzo Taverna and Pizzeria is home to one of the city's best and most convivial Italian restaurants. Have a drink and people-watch at the bar or on the patio. The kitchen creates hearty regional Italian mains—like chicken scaloppine with mushrooms, balsamic braised shallots, and wild arugula—that make good use of locally sourced produce, meat, and sustainable fish. It's a popular meeting place after a play, the decor is soothing and modern, and the service is quick and friendly.

    70 Ontario St., Stratford, Ontario, N5A 3H2, Canada
    519-273–6666

    Known For

    • Locals flock to the downstairs pizzeria
    • Lasagna with lobster, shrimp, and crab
    • Streetside seating

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential
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