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The 6 Best Restaurants In Niagara-On-The-Lake That Local Foodies Say They Can't Get Enough Of

Time for a dinner date. 🍝

Pizza and pasta. Right: A woman at a restaurant with wine glasses.

Pizza and pasta. Right: A woman at a restaurant with wine glasses.

Lead Writer, Travel

Niagara-on-the-Lake is a gorgeous spot to visit year-round, and you can explore historic streets and sip at some of the many wineries. Whether you're going for a day trip or weekend away, you're likely going to need a good spot to eat, and these are some of the best restaurants in the area according to local foodies.

In an Instagram Q&A, we asked our readers for their favourite places to eat in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and here are six restaurants that they came up with. From Italian food to farm-to-table dishes, these restaurants are worth checking out.

Treadwell

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Farm-to-table

Address: 114 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: With a Niagara-focused wine program and delicious farm-to-table dishes, this restaurant is a favourite amongst foodies. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus that change seasonally.

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Peller Estates Winery & Restaurant

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Farm-to-table

Address: 290 John St. E., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: This upscale spot serves "farm-to-table wine country cuisine," and you can indulge in dishes like Ginger Sage Salmon and Signature Lobster Linguine. Your meal comes with sweeping vineyard views, and it's a beautiful spot for a special occasion.

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Ruffino's Pasta Bar & Grill

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 242 Mary St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: If you're craving Italian food, this is the place to go. You can bite into wood-fired pizza and fill up on a variety of pastas. You can finish your meal off with gelato or tiramisu for dessert.

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Kitchen76

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Italian

Address: 240 John St. E., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: Located at Two Sisters Vineyards, this restaurant serves rustic Italian dishes featuring local and seasonal ingredients. During the summer months, you can enjoy beautiful views on the outdoor terrace as you dine. The pasta and pizzas are made traditionally, and local foodies recommend a trip here.

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The Grist

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Brewery

Address: 78 Four Mile Creek Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy a beer alongside some good food at this craft kitchen and brewery. The menu features lots of pizza as well as dishes like Mushroom Risotto and Gristian Baked Mac & Cheese.

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Cannery Restaurant

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Local, fine-dining

Address: 48 John St. W., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: This upscale restaurant is located inside the Pillar & Post Inn & Spa, and it offers a variety of local dishes and fine-dining options. You can enjoy steak, prime rib, and desserts like Chocolate and Peanut Butter Crème Brûlée.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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