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7 Best Oakville Restaurants Local Foodies Say You Need To Try At Least Once

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Someone at Kerr Street Cafe. Right: Food at Narenj in Oakville.

Someone at Kerr Street Cafe. Right: Food at Narenj in Oakville.

Editorial Assistant

Chefs think that a number of top restaurants in Ontario come from the southern part of the province, and Oakville takes the cake for housing one of the most-reviewed restaurants in the area.

However, if you're not familiar with the culinary scene in this part of the province and are planning to dive in this holiday season, we've got you covered!

Narcity readers helped us curate a list of Oakville restaurant recommendations, which they think you should to try out at least once while you're in the city.

From Indian to Middle East-inspired cuisine, there's no shortage of options to pick from.

So, if you want to taste-test Oakville restaurants loved by locals, here are seven places you need to hit up:

Piano Piano The Restaurant

Price: 💸💸💸

Location: 120 Thomas St., Oakville, ON

Why You Should Go: For their traditional Italian food and handmade pasta.

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Maro's Bistro

Price: 💸💸💸

Location: 135 Kerr St., Oakville, ON

Why You Should Go: This spot is known for its Mediterranean cuisine and also has a bunch of vegetarian and gluten-free options on the menu.

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Kerr Street Cafe

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Location: 298 Kerr St., Oakville, ON

Why You Should Go: This boozy brunch restaurant serves up pancakes with Nutella, peanut butter mousse, and bee pollen.

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Oh Bombay

Price: 💸💸

Location: 376 Iroquois Shore Rd, Oakville, ON

Why You Should Go: With seven outlets across Ontario, this restaurant offers a variety of Indian and Hakka cuisine.

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Ritorno

Price: 💸💸 - 💸💸💸

Location: 261 Oak Walk Dr., Oakville, ON

Why You Should Go: This is another Italian restaurant that locals say you should try at least once, especially for their classics, like gnocchi and risotto.

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Sotto Sotto

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Location: 139 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville, ON

Why You Should Go: This spot, which has even been repped by Drake, offers an extensive menu of wines that customers can pair with their signature Italian dishes.

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Narenj

Price: 💸💸 - 💸💸💸

Location: 131 Kerr St., Oakville, ON

Why You Should Go: For their dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Persian influences, paired with some cozy, homey vibes.

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  • Editorial Assistant

    Sophie Chong was the Editorial Assistant for Narcity Media. She graduated with a journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and previously worked as an intern for Narcity's Toronto desk. Her work has appeared in publications like blogTO, The Eyeopener, Folio Magazine, and more. She also has a background in social media management and B2B marketing.

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