Ennio's Pasta House

• waterloo@enniospasta.ca
• kitchener@enniospasta.ca

darshita patolia

I’ve been driving past this little gem ever since I moved to the KW area in 2019—and I finally had the chance to try it. Let me just say: every glowing review I’ve ever heard about this place? Absolutely true. We ordered the Foresta pizza, topped with chili oil, caramelized onions, a medley of mushrooms, and finished with a balsamic glaze. If you love mushrooms and sweet, jammy onions (even if you’re a meat-eater!), this pizza is a must-try. The flavour combo was earthy, rich, and perfectly balanced. Then came the Cappelletti—four-cheese stuffed tortellini baked in a garlic-blush sauce. I was honestly at a loss for words. With every bite, I found myself letting out an involuntary hum of pure joy—it was that indulgent and comforting. I couldn’t eat it fast enough, yet I didn’t want it to end. Naturally, I couldn’t leave an Italian restaurant without ordering their Tiramisu—and wow. Light, airy, just the right amount of creamy and espresso-soaked decadence. It’s been over a week, and I still catch myself daydreaming about it. All in all, it was a fantastic experience. The food was rich in flavour but not heavy on the palate, the service was attentive yet pleasantly hands-off (just how I like it—very European), and the vibe was warm and welcoming. This is one of those rare spots I’ll happily return to again and again.

Michelle Franks

Our meal was delicious and service was slaw. The tables are too small. People sitting beside us had cutlery and items all falling off their table to the floor often and we felt squished at our table also. They need extra staff going around clearing tables since they are so small to keep less items on the tables. They need the extra help also to refill coffee etc we had to keep asking for more water and coffee etc as nobody was walking around doing that. Our bill was over $200 for 3 people which is fine but they need more people on the floor if they want to charge those prices and bigger tables to have customers more comfortable and better service. The food however is fabulous.

Jen O

The service was good, and staff were friendly. My friend and I were able to have a nice dinner and conversation. I did find the cost of food a bit pricey for what it was. Be careful with their wording about add-on sales. The entrance/exit area inside is very small, making it hard to enter or exit when others are waiting to be seated/entering/exiting. Overall, decent experience, but I'd rather spend that type of money on a steakhouse restaurant (verses pasta that I could have made at home for less).

Dev

This was the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever dined at. I will be back often. I was on an impromptu date and they made our experience unforgettable! The Capelleti (tortellini) was TO DIE FOR. The garlic bread is a MUST. WITH cheese! Amazing. Simply breathtaking environment. Our server Michelle was simply awesome!!! Highly recommend the Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. Great pairing with the Capelletti tortellini.