Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Niagara

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Niagara? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Masaki

4.8

4.8 (1332)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Japanese

Niagara-on-the-Lake

About the restaurant

An innovative addition to Niagara’s culinary scene, where using the finest seafood brought straight from Japan.
Our Executive Chef provides an authentic yet modern Japanese cuisine experience.
Our Sake sommelier offers your favorite Sake from over 50 kinds of Sake selection.
The serene setting and atmosphere at Masaki is the perfect complement to our Chef’s beautiful creations.
We invite you to come, connect with friends and share a meal that is truly an experience.

Top review

Vel

Dined 1 day ago

An excellent dining experience. We visit Niagara-on-the-Lake regularly and ALWAYS make it a point to have lunch at Masaki. We have never been disappointed. The noise level rating provided for today’s visit is solely due to the presence of a cranky child at the next table. Other than that a quiet, dining experience. Thank you!!

Rizzo's House of Parm

4.8

4.8 (1690)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Fort Erie

About the restaurant

A casual restaurant in Crystal Beach, Ontario. Homemade food, from our family to yours.

Reservations are strongly recommended, walk-in availability limited.

Please note that walk-in availability is based on a first-come, first-served basis and is a mixture of table and bar seating.

We we will do our very best to accommodate seating preferences. However, as a small restaurant it may not be possible to be located in certain areas or connected/beside other groups of reservations.

Top review

Virginia

Dined 3 days ago

The food was incredible!! Amazing service too! Will definitely recommend Rizzo’s to friends and family.

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4.9

4.9 (1399)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary American

Niagara-on-the-Lake

About the restaurant

Prepare to embark on a delectable journey as Benchmark at Niagara College proudly unveils the much-anticipated relaunch of its lunch service. under the creative direction of renowned Chef Justin Downes and the impeccable service leadership of Victor Oliveira.

Chef Justin Downes will lead the culinary student team and deliver a harmonious blend of culinary innovation and a deep commitment to education. Building upon its established reputation for culinary excellence, Benchmark will continue to be a cornerstone of culinary education while elevating the dining experience for visitors and the Niagara College community.

Don't miss the opportunity to support the School of Culinary Arts, foster future culinary talent, and relish the flavors of Niagara Region. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience that perfectly marries tradition with innovation, all in the heart of one of Canada's most picturesque regions and one of Canada's most loved Culinary Institutes.

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Susan

Dined 5 days ago

What a wonderful meal and experience! Both our appetizers were delicious and beautifully presented. The Pickled Heirloom Beets & Endive Salad was bursting with flavour. My husband raved about his scallops. Our salmon and angus beef entrees were flavourful and artfully presented. We enjoyed the Ontario Cheese Plate and the Basque Cheesecake. Each of our courses was paired with the perfect selection of Niagara College wine (including icewine). Our server Anjali went above and beyond to provide exceptional service. She genuinely cared about making our experience memorable. She even brought us complimentary sparkling wine to celebrate my birthday. Benchmark is the perfect restaurant if you want to enjoy excellent food in a welcoming and attentive environment.

Napoli Ristorante and Pizzeria

4.9

4.9 (19)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Niagara Falls

About the restaurant

At Napoli Ristorante and Pizza you’ll find fresh ingredients and family favorite recipes in Niagara Falls, Canada. The family owned establishment offers a quiet elegance of fine dining and all items are made fresh to order. Napoli Ristorante and Pizza has a carefully crafted wine list that includes local and imported brands. Appetizers include Italian favorites such as a classic antipasto and a bruschetta on toasted focaccia. Pasta selections like parmesan and goat cheese filled ravioli in a tomato cream sauce or the gnocchi with braised veal lend to the old world flavor at Napoli Ristorante and Pizza. You can also choose from 12-inch pizzas like the rustico with artichokes and zucchini or a classic Americano with tomato sauce and mozzarella.

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Yuriko

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

Napoli is a great place to dine. The food is amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was very nice as well. We will be back very soon! I recommend this restaurant to everyone who’s looking for an amazing dining experience!

The Good Earth Vineyard And Winery

4.9

4.9 (2719)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Niagara Falls

About the restaurant

Since 1998, when we opened our Niagara farm, home and hearts to our guests, The Good Earth has been a haven for discerning food and wine lovers and an oasis for the senses. Our gardens, orchards and vineyards provide a spectacular backdrop for wine and culinary experiences that reflect all the good things the earth has to offer.

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Catherine

Dined 4 days ago

Once again Good Earth is a winner. Amazing restaurant space, gourmet food and excellent wines. Service by Sue was fabulous. We hope the new owners maintain it all as they expand into more event hosting. The staff here is awesome! If I were planning a wedding or other special event this winery and restaurant would be top of the list.

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4.8

4.8 (2126)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Italian

St. Catharines

About the restaurant

The Valley Restaurant brings a European feel to Niagara dining. Tucked away on a quiet street in north St. Catharines close to Niagara-on-the-Lake this trattoria style restaurant serves homemade Italian inspired cuisine. Everything is made in house from the fresh baked bread, fresh pastas and sauces, gelato and incredible desserts. The menu includes veal, seafood, steak, a variety of pasta dishes including gnocchi, lasagne, ravioli. There is a full cocktail menu and fabulous wine list including local and imported selections. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with a large fireplace, intimate tables, white linen tablecloths and impeccable service.

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Everything about the evening was excellent. Staff were great and the food was excellent as always.

Fat Rabbit

4.7

4.7 (243)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Farm-to-table

St. Catharines

About the restaurant

Reservations are open for dinner only, lunch is walk ins only.

What’s in the name you ask? We don’t really know, other than the fact that it has a good ring to it.

Nothing really about this place makes much sense. Are we a butcher shop or a restaurant? Are we a butcher shop inside of a restaurant? Or a restaurant inside of a butcher shop?

In our spare time we like to build fires and cook food over wood, you can hire us to do that. We make all of our own charcuterie in house, and we’re determined to get better at that everyday.

How do two concepts operate together in harmony? We don’t really know yet, but we will work at it ‘til it’s seamless. One thing we do know, all of the meat served and sold between these four walls is strictly derived from whole animals butchered in-house, sourced from happy places.

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Janice

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely wonderful time at the Fat Rabbit! It was a joy to see the care and artistry with which the chefs handled their ingredients. A place for anyone who appreciates farm to table dining experience.

Liv Restaurant - White Oaks Resort & Spa

4.9

4.9 (1054)

CAN$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Niagara-on-the-Lake

About the restaurant

Chef Michael Price has refined the menu at LIV Restaurant to reflect the seasons and focus on locally grown produce. The ambiance at LIV is muted and chic, creating a relaxing, contemporary dining experience. This modern and award winning Niagara-on-the-Lake restaurant is passionate about providing the highest level of service and an extensive and authentic Niagara Wine list along with it.

Top review

Martin

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful dining experience from beginning to end.

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Popular dish

Beef Ribeye

Treadwell Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (4401)

CAN$51 and over

Canadian

Niagara-on-the-Lake

About the restaurant

Proud recipient of OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2024!

Treadwell offers indoor dining and outdoor dining on our enclosed and heated patio. We are open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

During the Fall and Winter months, dinner reservations are available on Monday thru Thursday from 5pm to 730pm. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, we offer two seatings - between 5pm and 6pm; as well as between 745pm and 8:45pm (with each table allocated 2hr 30min). Please note that our menu for dinner is a multi-course, prix fixe menu ($115 per guest).

Lunch reservations are available between 11:30am and 2pm, with our lunch a la carte menu being offered. Breakfast is served between 8am and 10am

Top review

DonaldVIP

Dined 3 days ago

A meal at Treadwell is always an occasion! Today was no exception. Every aspect was perfect from the warm greeting of James to the charming farewells at the end of the meal.

Twenty Kitchen & Bar

4.7

4.7 (37)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Dining Bar

St. Catharines

About the restaurant

Twenty is a casual fine dining wine bar located Downtown St. Catharines, just steps away from the Preforming Arts Centre. We have a small intimate place with a relaxed vibe and a unique menu that includes cocktails, beer, and wine. Our food menu is designed to share, but can also be enjoyed as an al la carte dinner.

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Carolyn

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Amazing food and atmosphere! Loved it! I want to try everything on the menu!!!

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