Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Niagara

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants 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!

Twenty Kitchen & Bar

4.8

4.8 (65)

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.

Top review

ChristineVIP

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Overall the food was very tasty. We enjoyed every selection we chose. It's basically shareable plates and we were not expecting that. The cocktails were innovative and delicious. We would go back, but better prepared for their concept next time.

Valley Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2287)

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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Rocco

Dined 2 days ago

From the first moment I walked in was in heaven. The ambience was stunning and uplifting. Food was fresh and delicious. But most of all our server Eden was phenomenal! Attentive to all the details and with beautiful character and charm, she made the evening outstanding. Cheers to your great establishment will definitely be back.

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Napoli Ristorante and Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (112)

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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Paula

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food. For a few minutes I though I was is Italy.

Benchmark

4.7

4.7 (1424)

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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Sandi

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Love the 3 course tasting menu - always very creative, beautifully plated and delicious! The Tonka Tres Leches dessert was outstanding! So glad you are open all summer - we will return - thanks!

Zappi's Pizza

4.7

4.7 (363)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Niagara Falls

About the restaurant

Zappi's Pizza is located in Niagara Falls, Ontario and serves pizza in a fun, family atmosphere that offers plenty of space for large parties of guests. The checkered tablecloths, bright interior and kitsch décor lends to the touristy appeal. Zappi's Pizza offers catering services for off-site events.

The menu offers a wide variety of not only pizzas, but calzones, subs, pasta dishes, appetizers and salads. Desserts included on the menu at Zappi's Pizza are caramel apple pie, tiramisu cheesecake and heavenly chocolate cake. With pizza being the specialty, there are over 10 different types of pie to choose from available in four different sizes.

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KatyaVIP

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Very tasty pizza, fast service. Truly recommend!!!

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Popular dish

Linguine Alfredo

Rizzo's House of Parm

4.9

4.9 (2162)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

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.

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Jill

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic food, great service and very accommodating!

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Restaurant at Peninsula Ridge

4.8

4.8 (1592)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Continental

Lincoln

About the restaurant

Peninsula Ridge Estates is truly a world class wine and culinary destination catering to guests who are looking to pair a relaxed and casual atmosphere with an incredible dining experience. The property is stunning, with breathtaking views of the Niagara Escarpment, Lake Ontario including the Toronto Skyline and of course our pristine vineyards. The restaurant is set in our historic "Queen Anne Revival" Victorian mansion perched on the brow of the Beamsville Bench and features a great outdoor patio for dining during our long summer days and nights.

Our culinary team takes great pride in offering the ultimate dining experience using fresh locally grown produce (often grown right down the street) served by skilled, professional and friendly staff. Our reputation for epicurean excellence is often one of the main reasons why people choose The Restaurant at Peninsula Ridge.

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Shawn

Dined 6 days ago

Gorgeous view of Niagara vineyards. Very kind staff willing to accommodate the patrons as the sun changed their comfort with shade. The food and ambience were amazing and so relaxing. Can’t wait to return

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Popular dish

All-Canadian Surf and Turf

Cafe Amore - St. Catharines

4.8

4.8 (1903)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

St. Catharines

About the restaurant

Cafe Amore has been serving great Mediterranean-inspired food since 1995. There's something for everyone at this popular local establishment. Pasta dishes, wood-fired pizza made with imported ingredients, paella, seafood, steaks, chicken dishes all served with a Mediterranean flare can be found here. Many items are house-made including all the sauces and dressings. There is a variety of large salads, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options to be enjoyed. A showcase filled with desserts is always a tempting end to any meal. Fully licensed with a complete bar menu and large wine list including local and imported selections. The decor is warm and inviting with fireplaces, stone walls, booth seating.

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Mary Ellen

Dined 2 days ago

From the moment we walked in we wre greeted y very friendly staff. Our waitress was excellent in all aspects and the food was wonderful! For what we received it was very reasonable. Highly recommend.

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Vineland Estates Winery Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (3144)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Continental

Vineland

About the restaurant

Live Soft Jazz music we be performed on our Patio every Friday evening in June & July*************Please note: if Opentable shows reservations as full please contact us directly, we will do our best to accommodate your group. 905-562-7088 ext 133. Our patio seating is available on a first come, first served basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Imagine dining and enjoying the stunning view of our vineyards and lake Ontario in the distance. Headed by Executive Chef George Ward, our talented team of Chefs create Niagara cuisine utilizing the freshest local seasonal ingredients. Toronto Life Magazine, Gourmet Magazine, Zagat Dining Review, DiRoNa and Food Network Canada have all recognized our 4-Diamond Restaurant as the quintessential wine country dining experience. For a unique experience, ask us about arriving by helicopter or extending your wine country experience by staying in our private Bed & Breakfast Cottage and the Estate Guest House. Groups Welcome!

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MeghanVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always have a wonderful experience at Vineland Estates! Great service, food, and wine!

AG Inspired Cuisine

4.7

4.7 (2435)

CAN$51 and over

Farm-to-table

Niagara Falls

About the restaurant

At AG Inspired Cuisine, we redefine "farm-to-table." Every dish starts at our very own farm, where we plant, grow, and handpick the food that graces your plate. This true farm-to-table philosophy inspires a rotating menu that’s fresh, seasonal, and uniquely Niagara making each visit a new experience with fresh offerings.

Chef Cory Linkson crafts ever-evolving menus that showcase Niagara’s finest ingredients, paired perfectly with a wine list boasting VQA selections from the region’s top wineries. We are proud to be named one of the top date night restaurants in the world by TripAdvisor.

With its chic, intimate ambiance, AG is ideal for a romantic dinner, a celebration with friends, or simply indulging in Niagara’s most authentic culinary experience.

PLUS, we offer free on-site parking to our diners.

Our Chef's Table seats up to 12 and may be reserved for special events and large groups. Please call 289-292-0005 to book or for more information.

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brittany

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

The food was so fresh and absolutely delicious ..the service was top notch ..the music was top 40s which I thought was a strange choice but didn't bother me...

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Experience

A La Carte and Sharing Menu

Experience

Date Night Menu

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