10 Best Restaurants in Kingston, Ontario

Where to Eat in Kingston, Ontario and What to Try?

The best restaurants in Kingston celebrate the rich multicultural history of Ontario. It’s evident in its many award-winning restaurants, showcasing a plethora of modern trends, cosmopolitan influences and local ingredients.

As can be expected, Canadian seafood is a staple, but it’s very much just the tip of the iceberg. Generations of visitors, settlers and immigrants alike have left their mark on the city’s culinary map. Where you’re looking for a meal that’s comfortingly traditional, a bit adventurous or truly spectacular, you’re sure to find it in Kingston’s best restaurants.


Kingston Hotels

1. Days on Front

Contemporary Canadian cuisine

A view of a plate of drunken noodles

Ideal para: Alimentação, Casais


Days on Front offers visitors a real taste of Kingston, with a menu of contemporary Canadian dishes that makes use of local produce to create extraordinary flavours. You can expect succulent pork belly accompanied by aromatic jasmine rice or a bowl of creamy ricotta gnocchi, all served in a sleek and simple dining room.

The restaurant owner located Days on Front in the city’s west end after he saw a gap in the market and set out to engage the local community by making use of local farms and vendors at every step of the process. The universal menu is a celebration of quality ingredients in a casual, approachable atmosphere.


Localização: 730 Front Rd, Kingston, ON K7M 6P7, Canada

Abre: Wednesday–Saturday from 5 pm to 8 pm (closed on Sunday–Tuesday)

Telefone: +1 613-766-9000

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Days on Front

730 Front Rd, Kingston, ON K7M 6P7, Canada

2. Chez Piggy Restaurant and Bar

Meet ‘the Pig’

Happy people eating vegan food cheering with wine outdoors in summer sunset at patio

Ideal para: Alimentação, Luxo


Chez Piggy, built out of a renovated limestone stable, has served Kingston residents since 1979 with its inimitable style and unique location. The menu boasts globally inspired dishes executed with the finest local ingredients. The dishes on offer are ever-changing, but staples include delicious fresh and sustainable oysters and a butternut risotto with mouthwatering umami flavours.

The restaurant, affectionately called ‘the Pig‘ by staff and visitors, is a perfect location for a candlelit dinner, cocktails on the patio or the perfect fancy lunch before you continue exploring the many sights of downtown Kingston. Chez Piggy’s location makes it a convenient place to stop at any point of your Kingston adventure.


Localização: 68 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1A5, Canada

Abre: Daily from 11.30 am to 9 pm

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Chez Piggy Restaurant and Bar

68 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1A5, Canada

3. Daal Roti

Indian eatery with lots of vegetarian options

Dishes full of Indian dishes.

Ideal para: Alimentação, Casais, Famílias


If you’re craving Indian food, there’s no better restaurant in Kingston to visit than Daal Roti. Claiming prime property in the heart of the city, Daal Roti serves up a wide array of beloved Indian dishes, like garlic naan, pani puri, chicken tikka masala and chicken vindaloo.

In addition to the many meat-based dishes, Daal Roti has quite an extensive list of plant-based dishes for vegan and vegetarian guests. Try the paneer tikka masala or the paneer lababdar, 2 long-time crowd-favourites.


Localização: 340 Barrie St, Kingston, ON K7K 3T1, Canada

Abre: Sunday–Friday from 11.30 am to 10 pm, Saturday from 11.30 am to 10.30 pm

Telefone: +1 613-546-4212

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Daal Roti

340 Barrie St, Kingston, ON K7K 3T1, Canada

4. The River Mill

Fantastic cuisine on the waterfront

empty table and chair in restaurant

Ideal para: Alimentação, Luxo, Foto


The River Mill is one of Kingston’s best waterfront restaurants, located in the 125-year-old Woolen Mill Building. The stunning shores of the Cataraqui River offer the perfect backdrop for a leisurely lunch or an elegant dinner.

The menu features a selection of the premier seafood of the region and a variety of other seasonal and regional ingredients to highlight local excellence. The restaurant’s wine list contains several selections from local vineyards. Special events and group bookings are welcomed and well catered to by the River Mill’s spectacular riverside location, making for an unforgettable venue for gatherings great and small.


Localização: 2 Cataraqui St, Kingston, ON K7K 1Z6, Canada

Abre: Tuesday–Friday from 12 pm to 11 pm, Saturday from 5 pm to 11 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Telefone: +1 613-549-5759

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The River Mill

2 Cataraqui St, Kingston, ON K7K 1Z6, Canada

5. Wok-In Restaurant

Laid-back diner with flavours of Southeast Asia

 Cook is fry vegetables with spices and sauce in a wok on a flame

Ideal para: Alimentação, Econômico


Wok-In is one of Kingston’s many Asian restaurants and an excellent example of the collision of culinary cultures that lends the local restaurant scene its vibrancy and freshness. The family-owned eatery prides itself on its generous portions and authentic flavours, and customers rave about the friendly and dedicated staff.

It’s hard to go wrong with their selection of Southeast Asian favourites. Try the classic Pad Thai or the coconutty shrimp curry. Their convenient location at Montreal Street means Wok-In is perfectly positioned to offer a quick lunch to satisfy the appetite you’ll have built up exploring the city.


Localização: 30 Montreal St, Kingston, ON K7L 3G6, Canada

Abre: Tuesday–Saturday from 11.30 am to 9 pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Telefone: +1 613-549-5369

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Wok-In Restaurant

30 Montreal St, Kingston, ON K7L 3G6, Canada

6. Amadeus Cafe

An exciting German and Austrian blend

Glass of beer on a table.

Ideal para: Alimentação, Foto, Viagens alternativas


Named after arguably the most popular Austrian person in history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the family-owned Amadeus Cafe is known for its delicious Austrian and German plates. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, whether it’s the Jager Schnitzel or the Käse Spaetzle. Don’t forget to order an ice-cold German beer to pair with your meal.

If the weather allows, our insider tip is to sit outside on the hidden patio. With the blue-veined tables and greenery-laden walls, it’s a magical little nook.


Localização: 170 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 3G5, Canada

Abre: Tuesday–Friday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Saturday from noon to 9 pm (closed on Mondays and Sundays)

Telefone: +1 613-546-7468

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Amadeus Cafe

170 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 3G5, Canada

7. GO Italian

A piece of Italy in Kingston’s west end

Happy chef holding delicious pasta

Ideal para: Alimentação, Famílias


GO Italian in the city’s west end offers locals and visitors alike a selection of authentic Mediterranean flavours. Served in a casual, welcoming atmosphere, there’s special care taken towards attentive customer service.

For ultimate convenience, all of GO Italian’s menu is available for takeout and many of its signature items are also for sale for home cooks to add that special touch to their own creations. The extensive menu has classic Italian dishes for all tastes and a selection of pizzas. It’s all crowned with a variety of cocktails and both local and Old World wines.


Localização: 2815 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7P 2X2, Canada

Abre: Monday–Wednesday from 11.30 am to 7.00 pm, Thursday–Saturday from 11.30 am to 8 pm (closed on Sundays)

Telefone: +1 613-766-1200

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GO Italian

2815 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7P 2X2, Canada

8. Grecos

Classic Greek cuisine cooked with love

Greek salad with vinaigrette dressing topped with grilled chicken

Ideal para: Alimentação, Famílias


The family-owned atmosphere of Greco’s Wine Bar and Grill has been a Kingston staple since 1992. Under the direction of a father-son team Greco’s strives to deliver a taste of their small Greek hometown.

Greco’s has a broad menu of Greek and Mediterranean classics made with quality ingredients to an authentic recipe, complimented by an extensive wine list. The restaurant sports rave reviews and enjoys a steady popularity with the locals, so securing a reservation might be a good idea. Dishes of their renowned souvlaki and moussaka can also be ordered for takeout or delivery.


Localização: 167 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 5R2, Canada

Abre: Tuesday–Sunday from 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm (closed on Mondays)

Telefone: +1 613-542-2229

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Grecos

167 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 5R2, Canada

9. Miss Bao

Sustainable dining in an Asian fusion style

Man's hands hold asian sandwich steamed gua bao buns with pork belly, greens and vegetables served in ceramic plate on table with linen tablecloth

Ideal para: Alimentação, Viagens alternativas


Miss Bao offers a selection of dishes in the popular Asian fusion style. It’s bringing something brand new and exciting to Kingston’s restaurant scene with its unique and unflinching approach to sustainability. Feast on Japanese fried chicken and hot lemon pepper bao washed down with their spicy citrus Tom Yam Siam cocktail.

The Miss Bao mission statement aims to reduce needless material consumption in every facet of their operations, from making use of parts of ingredients that are usually discarded to recycling and composting much of their own waste products. To their credit, all of this has been accomplished while creating a menu showcasing what’s best in contemporary Asian cuisine.


Localização: 286 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1B5, Canada

Abre: Thursday–Saturday from 5 pm to 11 pm, Sunday from 5 pm to 10 pm (closed on Monday–Wednesday)

Telefone: +1 613-545-0123

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Miss Bao

286 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1B5, Canada

10. Pizza Monster

Wood-fired pizza and homemade cannoli

 girl in jeans jacket eating pizza at restaurant

Ideal para: Alimentação, Casais, Famílias


Local legend Pizza Monster was born from its founders’ pizza-baking hobby and a popular market stall pop-up. It has really come into its own after opening a permanent location at 213 Montreal Street. You can’t miss it, just look for the vibrant neon lighting and incredible cartoon mural.

Today, Pizza Monster offers a selection of classic pizzas from their wood-fired oven, accompanied by craft beers and natural wines with a friendly neighbourhood aesthetic. Whether you believe pineapple belongs on pizza or not, Pizza Monster has you covered. For dessert, the restaurant makes its own cannoli, a treat not to be missed.


Localização: 213 Montreal St, Kingston, ON K7K 3G6, Canada

Abre: Wednesday–Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm, Friday–Saturday from 4 pm to 9 pm (closed on Sunday–Tuesday)

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Pizza Monster

213 Montreal St, Kingston, ON K7K 3G6, Canada

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