
Tango Nuevo is a locally owned Kingston tapas restaurant built around globally inflected small plates, menu-led sharing, Canadian wine, and an intimate La Bodega private wine cellar.
Queen's-adjacent shawarma platters, bowls, wraps, and garlic potatoes built for big portions and late-night utility.
Chez Piggy is a long-running downtown Kingston restaurant in a restored limestone stable, pairing courtyard charm with globally inspired brunch, lunch, and dinner plates.
A downtown Kingston Greek fixture from Jim and Gus Kofinis, Grecos leans on tableside saganaki, complete souvlaki plates, house-named Grecos Delight, and a broad dinner-and-takeout menu built for familiar celebrations.
Casa Domenico is a downtown Kingston Italian restaurant on Market Square, with fresh pastas, Italian-leaning mains, seafood, veal, and a wine-list-led dining room suited to date nights, visitor meals, and special occasions.
Olivea is a family-run Kingston Italian fixture built around house pasta, Market Square patio energy, weekly happenings and a long-serving team whose work shows up in dishes like Gnocchi with Beef Cheek Ragu and Matt's Porchetta.
Wooden Heads is a downtown Kingston fixture built around creative wood-oven pizza, a lively waterfront dining room, and a menu that stretches into tapas, salads, sandwiches, and Molto Gusto plates without losing its pizza-first identity.
Downtown Kingston spot for pizza, pasta, bao, plant-based dishes, and cocktails, with a daily 3-5 Cocktail Hour.
The Everly is a downtown Kingston restaurant from Chef Jamie Hodges and Sommelier Amber Thom, built around local farms, a rotating seasonal menu, natural wine, classic cocktails, and a private-dining-friendly room. Current anchors include Wild Acre Farm Chicken Thigh, Green Garlic Tortellini, Beef Tartare, Kale Salad, and a daily happy hour.
Juniper Cafe | Terra Verde is an owner-led Kingston cafe for local-supplier brunch, salads, sandwiches, soups, high tea by reservation, and take-home-friendly daytime food, with two-location utility and plant-forward choices.