3 Best Italian Restaurants in Brantford, ON

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SPEEKEZZIES CAFE & WINE BAR

415 Fairview Drive,
Brantford, ON N3R 6M7 Directions

Since 2002

Specialities:

✓Fettuccini with grilled Breast of Chicken ✓Seafood Spaghettini ✓Speekezzies Old School Penne ✓Speekezzies Old School Penne with Grilled Chicken or Sausage ✓Spaghettini Primavera ✓Greek Pizza ✓Four Cheese Focaccia Pizza ✓Smoked Salmon Pizza ✓Margarita Pizza ✓Canadian Pizza ✓Speaks Classic Pizza ✓Grilled Chicken Pizza ✓Spicy Sicilian Pizza ✓Focaccia Pizza ✓Chicken Breast Supreme ✓Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin ✓Chicken Parmesan ✓Fresh Catch of The Day

"Speakeasy's Cafe & Wine Bar is a friendly, casual Italian restaurant in Brantford. The owner and chef of the restaurant is Anthony Alfano. The restaurant serves pasta, grilled meats, plus a robust wine list. They use only fresh, sourced ingredients. Their chefs create inspiration for everyday use and can provide for special requests. They offer delicate, casual dining with a menu to match everyone's tastes. The restaurant menu has an extensive range of tasty foods, from gourmet thin-crust pizzas from their authentic wood-burning oven to assorted pasta to various tantalizing meat and seafood dishes. The restaurant has a perfect setting for business or private functions that you may require, such as wedding receptions, baby/bridal showers, business meetings, and more. Speekezzies Cafe & Wine Bar has a television for their customers' entertainment and provides take-out options for their customers' preference.

2026 Highlights: They pioneered the casual fine dining scene in Brantford over 20 years ago, creating a highly rated Mediterranean-Italian staple known for its wood-burning pizza oven."

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Menu:

PASTAS:
Fettuccini With Grilled Breast Of Chicken $25.95
Seafood Spaghettini $31.95
Speakezzies Old School Penne $16.95
Speakezzies Old School Penne With Grilled Chicken Or Sausage $24.95
Anna'S Hand-Rolled Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi $28.95
Spaghettini Primavera $24.95
WOOD OVEN PIZZAS:
Greek $19.95
Four Cheese Focaccia $19.95
Smoked Salmon $23.95
Margarita $18.95
Canadian $20.95
Speeks Classic $20.95
Grilled Chicken $20.95
Spicy Sicilian $20.95
Foccaccia $19.95
ENTREES:
Char-Grilled Alberta AAA High River Striploin - 10 Oz $37.95
Chicken Breast Supreme $28.95
Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin $36.95
Chicken Parmesan $28.95
Appetizers & Salads:
Bruschetta Bread $11.00
Roasted Garlic & Tomato Soup $10.95
Crisp Asian Beef Spring Rolls $13.95
Grilled Sweet Corn Polenta Cakes $14.95

Contact:

(519) 757-0621

Tue-Sat: 4pm - 8pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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AL DENTE PIZZA PASTA & GRILL

250 King George Road,
Brantford, ON N3R 5L5 Directions

Since 1988

Specialities:

✓Traditional Spaghetti and Tomato ✓Alfredo Al Dente ✓Linguini With Vegetable Primavera ✓Chicken Fettuccini ✓Shrimp Scampi ✓Flat Iron Peppercorn Fettuccini ✓Thai Chicken Penne ✓Mediterranean Chicken Penne ✓Three Cheese Filled Tortelloni ✓Jumbo Cheese Ravioli ✓Traditional Lasagna ✓Chicken Parmigiana ✓Shrimp Linguini Alla Vodka ✓Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza ✓Mediterranean Pizza ✓Classic Canadian Pizza ✓Margherita Pizza

"Al Dente Pizza Pasta & Grill proudly serves Canadian people with Italian classics using only locally sourced ingredients since 1988. The restaurant manager is Ray G. Their delicious menu includes fresh pasta, hand-cut steaks, and multi-grain thin-crust pizzas. They make their bread and pasta from scratch, using fresh ingredients and they prepare their signature sauces and dressings daily. The restaurant's wines are the best in Ontario, and its locally crafted beer menu has ten taps dedicated to craft beer. The restaurant has a selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dining options. They can cater to your corporate dinner, reception, wedding rehearsal dinner, or birthday parties. Enjoy a casual atmosphere in their dining room, wine bar/patio. Al Dente Pizza Pasta & Grill provides take-out, delivery, and catering services for their customers' events on any occasion. The restaurant has a television and free Wi-Fi connection for additional entertainment. They offer outdoor seating facilities to have a memorable dining experience and accept debit cards for their customers' bills.

2026 Highlights: They are locally famous for their multi-decade legacy of scratch-made Italian comfort food, highlighted by a legendary house-made Caesar dressing and custom craft beers on tap."

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Menu:

Pasta & Bowls:
Traditional Spaghetti & Tomato $16.00
Sautéed Mushrooms $4.50
Meatballs $6.50
Thai Chicken Penne $23.00
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli $20.00
Linguini With Vegetable Primavera $18.00
Chicken Add-On $6.00
Shrimp Add-On $7.50
Alfredo Al Dente $18.00
Chicken Add-On $6.00
Shrimp Add-On $7.50
Mediterranean Chicken Penne $23.00
Traditional Lasagna $21.00
Chicken Parmigiana $24.00
Baked Ziti $17.00
Meatballs Add-On $6.50
Mushroom & Walnut Pesto Penne $23.00
Mediterranean Bowl $18.00
PIZZA:
Buffalo Cauliflower $14.00
Mediterranean $14.00
Classic Canadian $14.00
Hot Italian $14.00
Potato & Bacon With Cheddar $14.00
Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese $14.00
Margherita $14.00
Mushroom & Spinach $14.00
Sweet & Spicy Hawaiian $14.00
Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Add-On $3.00

Contact:

(519) 753-4303

Tue-Thu: 4pm - 8:30pm
Fri & Sat: 4pm - 9:30pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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GRAN SASSO RESTAURANT

98 Paris Road,
Brantford, ON N3R 1H9 Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

✓Maria Pizza ✓Marilu Pizza ✓Tommaso Pizza ✓Concetta Pizza ✓Gran Sasso Pizza ✓Antonietta Pizza ✓Vincenzo Pizza ✓Abruzzo Pizza ✓Teramo Pasta ✓Norina Pasta ✓Castelli Pasta ✓Filomena Pasta ✓Isola Pasta ✓Villa Zutti Pasta ✓San Gabrielle Pasta ✓Corradino Carne ✓Tonino Carne ✓Paolo Carne ✓Piazza Roma Carne ✓Homemade Bread ✓Caesar Salad ✓Caprese Salad ✓Meatballs ✓Arancini ✓Stuffed Mushrooms ✓Bruschetta

"Gran Sasso Restaurant is an authentic Italian restaurant in Brantford. Their passion for tasty and quality food is brought together in their menu. All their dishes are carefully prepared using the best ingredients. Their team can make every effort to ensure your event is a memorable one. They pride themselves on making their food from scratch using the freshest, natural ingredients. All of their desserts are made every day, and seasonal specials are offered weekly. The restaurant welcomes you to join them and enjoy the dining. They provide a private dining area for all the special events. The restaurant is known for its authentic ingredients.

2026 Highlights: They are a cozy, family-owned staple famous for creating authentic Italian comfort food with completely handmade, locally sourced pastas and rich, scratch-made sauces."

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Menu:

PASTA:
Teramo $24.00
Norina $26.00
Castelli $23.00
Filomena $22.00
Isola $25.00
Villa Zutti $26.00
San Gabrielle $26.00
Gran Sasso $24.00
Gluten-Free Gnocchi or Penne Add-On $5.00
PIZZA:
Maria $20.00
Marilu $21.00
Tommaso $19.00
Concetta $21.00
Gran Sasso $21.00
Antonietta $19.00
Vincenzo $20.00
Abruzzo $19.00
APPETIZERS:
Homemade Bread $11.00
Caesar Salad $15.00
Caprese Salad $15.00
Meatballs $16.00
Arancini $16.00
Stuffed Mushrooms $16.00
Bruschetta $14.00
CARNE:
Corradino $48.00
Tonino $38.00
Paolo $34.00
Piazza Roma $48.00
Andrea $34.00
DESSERT:
Vanilla Panna Cotta $10.75
Cannoli $10.75
Affogato $14.75
Cheesecake $12.75
Gelato $10.75
Tiramisu $12.75

Contact:

(519) 752-1500

Wed-Sat: 4pm - 8:30pm
Sun-Tue: Closed

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