🏆 Top 50 Restaurants

The definitive ranking of Brantford's best restaurants, powered by AI analysis

Who Rules Brantford's Food Scene?

Our AI analyzes thousands of reviews, ratings, and local signals to crown the ultimate champions of dining. This isn't just popularity - it's quality, consistency, and that special something that makes locals keep coming back.

1
Kenzo Ramen - Ramen Restaurant in Guelph
Kenzo Ramen
Ramen ⭐ 4.4 (36 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
2
Synonym - Cafes Restaurant in Hamilton
Synonym
Cafes ⭐ 4.7 (17 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
3
Pizza Trokadero - Pizza Restaurant in Guelph
Pizza Trokadero
Pizza ⭐ 4.4 (16 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
4
Tony Spiducci's Ristorante - Italian Restaurant in Milton
Tony Spiducci’s Ristorante
Italian ⭐ 4.4 (17 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
5
Quatrefoil Restaurant - French Restaurant in Dundas
Quatrefoil Restaurant
French ⭐ 4.6 (67 reviews)
"Business Dining" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
6
HelloIris - Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant in Waterdown
HelloIris
Breakfast & Brunch ⭐ 4.5 (18 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
7
Real Burger - Burgers Restaurant in Waterdown
Real Burger
Burgers ⭐ 4.8 (25 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
8
Monigram Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Restaurant in Cambridge
Monigram Coffee Roasters
Coffee & Tea ⭐ 4.8 (66 reviews)
"Great Patio" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
9
Pupuseria Latinos - American Restaurant in Kitchener
Pupuseria Latinos
Latin American ⭐ 4.7 (32 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
10
The Burnt Tongue - Burgers Restaurant in Hamilton
The Burnt Tongue
Burgers ⭐ 4.2 (98 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
11
Nostra Cucina - Italian Restaurant in Kitchener
Nostra Cucina
Italian ⭐ 4.8 (22 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
12
Vincenzo's - Delis Restaurant in Waterloo
Vincenzo’s
Delis ⭐ 4.5 (148 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
13
Louie's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant in Milton
Louie’s Diner
Burgers ⭐ 4.6 (43 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
14
Jinzakaya - Japanese Restaurant in Waterloo
Jinzakaya
Sushi Bars ⭐ 3.9 (36 reviews)
"Great Patio" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
15
Mama Mila's Cafe - Cafes Restaurant in Milton
Mama Mila’s Cafe
Cafes ⭐ 4.8 (44 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
16
Exclamation - Seafood Restaurant in Waterloo
Exclamation
Seafood ⭐ 3.9 (21 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
17
J & B Family Restaurant - Modern European Restaurant in Kitchener
J & B Family Restaurant
Modern European ⭐ 4.7 (28 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
18
The Poké Box - Salad Restaurant in Waterloo
The Poké Box
Salad ⭐ 4.3 (85 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
19
Nuri Village - Korean Restaurant in Waterloo
Nuri Village
Korean ⭐ 4.3 (19 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
20
Lucky Belly Food - American Restaurant in Guelph
Lucky Belly Food
American ⭐ 4.2 (39 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
21
Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa - Hotels Restaurant in Cambridge
Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa
Hotels ⭐ 3.8 (52 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
22
India Village - Indian Restaurant in Hamilton
India Village
Indian ⭐ 4.6 (32 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
23
Amici Restaurant Cambridge - Italian Restaurant in Cambridge
Amici Restaurant Cambridge
Italian ⭐ 4.3 (18 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
24
Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant - Chinese Restaurant in Kitchener
Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant
Chinese ⭐ 4.3 (21 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
25
Redchurch Cafe + Gallery - Cafes Restaurant in Hamilton
Redchurch Cafe + Gallery
Cafes ⭐ 4.4 (29 reviews)
"Great Patio" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
26
Northern Thai - Thai Restaurant in Kitchener
Northern Thai
Thai ⭐ 4.1 (79 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
27
The Guanaquita Restaurant - Salvadoran Restaurant in Kitchener
The Guanaquita Restaurant
Salvadoran ⭐ 4.2 (72 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
28
The Fiddle & Firkin - American Restaurant in Cambridge
The Fiddle & Firkin
American ⭐ 4.2 (15 reviews)
"Great Patio" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
29
Games on Tap Board Game Café - Themed Cafes Restaurant in Waterloo
Games on Tap Board Game Café
Themed Cafes ⭐ 4.6 (16 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
30
Vincenzo's - Delis Restaurant in Waterloo
Vincenzo’s
Delis ⭐ 4.5 (146 reviews)
"Great Patio" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
31
Sushi-Ya Japan - Japanese Restaurant in Milton
Sushi-Ya Japan
Japanese ⭐ 4.3 (59 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
32
Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Chinese Restaurant in Waterloo
Gol’s Lanzhou Noodle
Chinese ⭐ 4.4 (115 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
33
State & Main Kitchen And Bar - American Restaurant in Hamilton
State & Main Kitchen And Bar
American ⭐ 3.6 (71 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
34
Gol's Lanzhou Noodle - Chinese Restaurant in Waterloo
Gol’s Lanzhou Noodle
Chinese ⭐ 4.4 (115 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
35
Casa Rugantino - Italian Restaurant in Kitchener
Casa Rugantino
Italian ⭐ 3.7 (40 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
36
White Rabbit - Cocktail Bars Restaurant in Waterloo
White Rabbit
Cocktail Bars ⭐ 3.4 (45 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
37
Shakespeare's Steak & Seafood - Seafood Restaurant in Hamilton
Shakespeare’s Steak & Seafood
Seafood ⭐ 4.0 (26 reviews)
"Business Dining" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
38
Yangyum - Korean Restaurant in Waterloo
Yangyum
Korean ⭐ 4.3 (22 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
39
Cowabunga - Pizza Restaurant in Hamilton
Cowabunga
Pizza ⭐ 4.6 (21 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
40
Veslo Family Restaurant - Modern European Restaurant in Kitchener
Veslo Family Restaurant
Modern European ⭐ 4.6 (18 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
41
271 West - Italian Restaurant in Kitchener
271 West
Italian ⭐ 4.3 (79 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
42
Ken Sushi - Sushi Restaurant in Waterloo
Ken Sushi
Sushi Bars ⭐ 4.2 (152 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
43
China King Restaurant - Chinese Restaurant in Brantford
China King Restaurant
Chinese ⭐ 4.3 (16 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
44
Motel Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant in Hamilton
Motel Restaurant
Breakfast & Brunch ⭐ 4.4 (65 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
45
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Italian Restaurant in Waterloo
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
Pizza ⭐ 3.9 (98 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
46
Louie's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant in Milton
Louie’s Diner
Burgers ⭐ 4.6 (43 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
47
The Cactus - Mexican Restaurant in Waterloo
The Cactus
Mexican ⭐ 4.0 (29 reviews)
"Hidden Gem" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
48
Hakka Hut - Thai Restaurant in Cambridge
Hakka Hut
Chinese ⭐ 3.7 (25 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
49
The Famous Owl Of Minerva - Korean Restaurant in Waterloo
The Famous Owl Of Minerva
Korean ⭐ 3.8 (87 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score
50
Andy's Pizza - Pizza Restaurant in Cambridge
Andy’s Pizza
Pizza ⭐ 4.2 (21 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
90.0
Sentiment Score

📊 Leaderboard Stats

209 Restaurants Ranked
86.2 Average Score
95.0 Highest Score
25 Cuisine Types

🧠 How We Calculate Rankings

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Review Analysis

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Quality Weighting

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Local Signals

We consider local popularity, repeat customer patterns, and community engagement to identify true local favorites.

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