Best Restaurants in Windsor (Aug 2026)
5 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated August 23, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take Five BistroSteakhouse | 165 |  |
4.6 ★764 reviews | Steak (Filet, Ribeye, New York Strip), Tuscan Chicken | 1068 Erie St E, Windsor, ON N9A 3Z2 |
| 2 | The Cook's ShopItalian | 131 | 4.5 ★958 reviews | Beef Tartare, Grilled Calamari | 683 Ouellette Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 4J4 | |
| 3 | Mezzo Ristorante & LoungeItalian | 126 | 4.4 ★1,110 reviews | Calamari, Spaghetti and Meatballs | 804 Erie St E, Windsor, ON N9A 3Y4 | |
| 4 | Nico TavernaItalian | 111 | 4.6 ★822 reviews | Fire-Grilled Seafood Appetizer, Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Black Truffle Oil/Pesto | 501 Erie St E, Windsor, ON N9A 3X8 | |
| 5 | Bacchus RistoranteAuthentic Italian | 100 | 4.5 ★512 reviews | Braised Beef, Chicken Alfredo | 614 Erie St E, Windsor, ON N9A 3X9 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.