Kitchener

Cameron Chinese Seafood Restaurant

21 cameron street south at charles, 519-576-1163 (http://www.cameronrestaur...). many 'foodies' agree that cameron has the best dim sum this side of the greater toronto area.

Three Kretans,

151 frederick st. kws premier authentic greek restaurant. est. 1995. (http://www.threekretans.com) steps from the centre in the square and registry theatres. 519-576-9091

This the Walper Terrace's hotel restaurant and is only open for breakfast and lunch.

Ellison's Bistro

14 charles st. w, 519.744.2075, (http://www.ellisonsbistro.com/). soul food with caribbean, european and urban finesse.

Boa Nova

Rodizio grill house, portuguese cuisine with a brazilian twist, 6 charles street west, 519-745-1321, (http://www.experience-boa...).

Sandwich shop with burgers and wraps, made fresh in front of you.

Korean BBQ Restaurant

Korean cuisine, 265 king st. east, 519-568-7111. located in the hong kong plaza. affordable prices and a home-cooked feel to this small restaurant.

Classicos Mediteranean Bistro

Portuguese cuisine, 30 ontario st s, 741-8257, (http://www.classicos.ca). classicos mediterranean bistro and wine bar provides an intimate atmosphere for those looking to enjoy a relaxed dinner.

Great place for specialty coffee, lattes, and desserts. Relaxed atmosphere, a good place to meet up with and enjoy a conversation.

Verses fine dining

182 victoria street north, 519-744-0144, (http://versesrestaurant.o...). a "metropolitan" dining experience in this former church. attention to detail in the food and service.

This is the Delta Hotel's restaurant.

A-M Africa Restaurant

Ethiopian cuisine, 1472 king street east, 519-576-0313, (http://www.amafrica.ca/). tasty and unique food.

City Cafe Bakery

175 west ave., 519-570-3558. not a full restaurant and just at the edge of downtown but a hip, funky place to have lunch. they have really tasty thin crust pizza.

Pho Dau Bo

Vietnamese cuisine, 301 king street east 519-568-8904. possibly the best vietnamese restaurant downtown. try the rare beef pho.

Two Goblets

Romanian cuisine with some hungarian, polish and german dishes, 85 weber street west, 519-749-1829, (http://www.twogoblets.com/). try the budapest schnitzel for a real treat.

Despite the name, it's not across the street; it used to be there. Pleasant fine dining, if a little predictable. Excellent bread. Good selection of wines.

Ye's Sushi

103 king st. w, 519 568-7566. the biggest chained restaurant in the region with all-you-can-eat sushi, ye's has a large selection of sushis and other oriental cuisine. all-you-can-eat is $12.99 at lunch and $19.99 at dinner. the restaurant is on king st in the heart of downtown between gaukel and ontario sts. a second location is located at the northwest intersection of king st & northfield, and is a short walk north of conestoga mall.

Concordia Club

429 ottawa st south, 519-745-5617, (http://www.concordiaclub.ca/). the schenke restaurant is open 6 days a week.

Alpine Club

464 maple ave, 519-744-1521, (http://www.alpineclub.ca/).

Transylvania Club

16 andrew st, 519-744-1191, (http://www.transylvaniacl...). open tu-f.

Modern India Restaurant

4355 king st e, 650-4424, (http://modernindia.onlife.ca). experience the wonderful exotic and tantalising flavours of authentic indian cuisine.

Lulu's Dine and Dance

123 pioneer dr, 748-5000, (http://lulusdineanddance....). fine dining - the place where there are no strangers, just friends we haven't met yet.

Ennio's Pasta House

200 lorraine ave, 576-9552, (http://www.enniospasta.com). at ennio's you will find authentic italian cooking at its best. the love of fine cuisine!

Great downtown pub with a casual menu featuring homemade hamburgers, steaks and a great assortment of entrees. Home to Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. LLBO