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- EelainevipToronto / Ontario •13 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe were celebrating two family birthdays tonight and everything was wonderful! our meals were fantastic, and the service was top notch! If you have not been this restaurant yet, your missing out!More infoLa Cucina - KitchenerPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Kitchener•4.7
- MTMartinT1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoOur waiter was fantastic. Gave us time to enjoy our appetizers and then ordered our entrees. The food was outstanding. The atmosphere was energetic. Lots of young people. Loved the hanging star lights. Will be back soon and will tell our friends about your restaurant. Thank you.More infoDon Julio Tacos & Tequila BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Kitchener•4.4
- OTOpenTable Diner1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWas there on a week night for my birthday. We were seated right away and the server was excellent. They were very attentive. Food was delicious with large portions. Only the 2nd time there but it will it be the last!More infoGraffiti MarketPrice: Moderate• Pub• Kitchener•4.3
- OTOpenTable DinerToronto / Ontario •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlana was our great friendly waitress and our meals were delicious and we both ended up taking home lunches for y tomorrow.More infoDels Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Kitchener•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerToronto / Ontario •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Great service. Crème brûlée was to die for so leave room for dessert !More infoProof Kitchen and LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Waterloo•4.2
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Torontonians come from all corners of the world. So it’s only natural that the special occasion restaurants in Canada’s largest city have global sensibilities. Celebrate a relationship milestone at a hidden French countryside escape in Midtown. Take a group gathering to a lively King West karaoke spot with Sichuan-inspired plates. For an epic birthday dinner, head to a Harbourfront Italian icon that was just awarded a MICHELIN star. Queen City’s restaurants are ready to host your next anniversary, family reunion, or promotion. Read on for a list of Toronto's top 11 special occasion spots to book now.
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Kitchener is La Cucina - Kitchener
The best vegan restaurants in Kitchener are Charcoal Steak House, Dels Italian Kitchen and Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener
The best vegetarian restaurants in Kitchener are Charcoal Steak House, Dels Italian Kitchen and Borealis Grille & Bar - Kitchener
The restaurants with the best service in Kitchener are Jack Astor's - Kitchener, State & Main Kitchen + Bar - Kitchener and Golf's Steak House & Seafood
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Kitchener are Moxie's Grill & Bar - Kitchener, ABE ERB - Downtown Kitchener and Charcoal Steak House
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