We arrived in Niagara Falls, Canada, pretty late in the evening and were pleasantly surprised to find this restaurant still open. Yelp listed an 11:00 p.m. closing time, but we were told they actually close at midnight, which worked out perfectly after a long day of traveling. The staff was incredibly warm and welcoming. Our waitress, Adriana, was kind, attentive, and efficient, making us feel right at home. The atmosphere was relaxing, and it was the perfect way to kick off our trip. The portions were much larger than expected--we easily could have shared an entrée, and I always appreciate knowing that ahead of time since I hate wasting food. I ordered the chicken Parmesan. It arrived at the perfect temperature, and the chicken was cooked well. While it wasn't quite as flavorful as the chicken Parmesan I'm used to, I noticed a similar flavor profile at several restaurants we visited in Canada, so it may simply be a regional style or preparation. Overall, we had a very enjoyable experience thanks to the friendly service, generous portions, and welcoming atmosphere. We'd definitely return, especially after another late arrival in Niagara Falls! read more

My Cousin Vinny's - After a long day of travel, trying this place - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

Saw this restaurant from the road driving in, sounded like a neat idea to check out. Pretty large place, good choice for large groups. The hostess was friendly took us to our table with a smile. Has some great cocktail drink choices, we didn't try any of them. Some of their cocktails can be made as a virgin option. We ordered two rounds of the Calamari and one of the Nona's meatballs. The calamari was just average, the meatballs were delicious. One person had the Caesar salad, smaller portion and it was good. Overall the food was just okay, nothing spectacular. I would visit again just to try other features. Our waitperson was helpful, sometimes a little slow to refill water. read more

My Cousin Vinny's - Outside - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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We had a late lunch, so only wanted something light I had the caprese salad. My bf had a Caesar salad. We both enjoyed them. We sat in a comfortable booth in the back. Happy it wasn't loud despite many tables being full and a good band playing outside in front. BIG shout out to our super waitress, Emma. After we were seated, we asked if we'd have time to eat and be back to the hotel in time for the fireworks. She said yes. We had nearly an hour, but she hustled like we only had 20 minutes. Emma was friendly, professional and did her utmost to get us out on time. I was really impressed. We're only here for two days. I hope to return tomorrow when we can relax and have some pasta. read more

My Cousin Vinny's - Caesar Salad - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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We researched several Italian restaurants in the area prior to trying my My Cousin Vinny's Italian restaurant. We ordered the chicken Parmigiana and even though the chicken itself was a little thinner than I prefer the Marinara sauce was amazing. The sauce is house made and very flavorful. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant atmosphere was great. We highly recommend if you're in the mood for great Italian food give My Cousin Vinny's a try, you won't be disappointed. We actually went there twice lunch and dinner. read more

My Cousin Vinny's - Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti. - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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We had great service. Our waitress was wonderful and kept our waters full and cracked jokes. The pizza was good. But the tortellini and the burger the other had were not great. read more

Great Italian food. Excellent portions. We were all very pleased. Service was great (Thank you, Shea (Shay?) !). Lasagna: big, delicious, marinara not too sweet Chicken portobello: chicken was tender, mushrooms good, veggies a nice texture (Those are the only two dishes I sampled) Craft beers available. Clean and neat, but seating was tight! Four of us 'round a table was tough. We made do, and we all mostly like each other, so it was fine. Just know it can be snug. read more

My Cousin Vinny's - Chicken portobello - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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Food was absolutely horrible, tasted as if everything was from the frozen section of the supermarket. Extremely expensive for such poor quality. Only positive aspect of our experience was our waitress Megan. read more

Ladies and gentlemen of the j-j-j-j-j-j JURY, I am here to tell you this place is great. Do you like pizza? Pasta ? Great service? No need to shoot the clerk, this place has it all. There's more to the menu than simply "lunch" and "dinner" and if they served grits , you'd best believe they'd know how long to cook them. So pull up your lime green Buick skylark and open the door (with the proper amount of torque) and give this place a try. Tell them Jerry Gallo sent you. (I mean Callo. Jerry Gallo is dead after all) read more

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I randomly picked this restaurant when I was walking by the area. I guess the outside decor caught my eye. The food quality is definitely worth the price. My guess is that they make everything from scratch. Ambiance was great. Everyone was having a good time here. My Cousin Vinny's is a great option for dinners if you're in the area. read more

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My husband was craving spaghetti and meatballs, so we decided to try My Cousin Vinny. Driving up, we were amazed at the beautiful plants surrounding the front of the building. Once we got inside, however, we weren't as impressed. All the upholstery is in need of a good clean. Our server was very friendly and helpful. I'm sorry I didn't get his name. My husband ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, with two extra meatballs, and I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. They only have very large (20 oz) beers, which is way too much for me, so we ended up sharing one. My husband enjoyed his spaghetti and meatballs. I did not care for the carbonara. There wasn't enough sauce, leaving the dish rather dry. The bacon was very fatty and the whole thing lacked flavor. , read more

Carbonara was pasty and gluey. It came out so fast it must have been premade. We took 2/3 home and added 3/4 cup of cream and reheated it. Much better. Service was really good. They added an extra 5% tax on top of the 13% HST. That's 18% tax. Way too much especially when the carbonara cost almost $30 plate. Coffee cup was miniature. I've never seen such a small, tiny cup in my life! Overall, that's my only visit. We will never go back. Terry read more

The food is on the cheap side and not worth the money. Service is what you would expect. At least I ordered a bottle of wine so it took the sting out of the bill. read more

Had a great meal at My Cousin Vinny's large NY steak with some amazing mushrooms some broccoli and mashed potatoes, the music was great and the service was perfect! read more

My Cousin Vinny's - NY steak with onions and mushrooms on some mashed potatoes and broccoli - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

Food was good service was good live music playing great atmosphere. Prices were a little high for the quality of the food $7 for a side salad is a little price. But overall it was decent. Crab and shrimp dip was not that good pita chips though. read more

The manager was amazing! My son has severe food allergies and he tripled checked to make sure our dining experience was amazing and my son gave two thumbs up with pasta marinara and since the pizza is also safe for him, that's what we will be having for dinner!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience and amazing food! read more

We dined at My Cousin Vinny's in fall of 2022, and enjoyed it so much we included this restaurant in our visit this year. This is home cooked Italian comfort food at it's best. We ordered baked lasagna with a side salad and warm focaccia bread. The meal, as expected was delicious and filling. The decor is old world, warm, and inviting. Patio dining is available in warmer temperatures. There is live music on certain evenings. Sarah, our server was friendly, conversational, and attentive. We fully expect My Cousin Vinny's will be on our dining itinerary when we return to Niagara Falls, ON. read more

Owen was our waiter and he provided stellar customer service and answered all of our dining questions. Food was amazing

We found the food to be delicious and came back a second time as it was that good. I had the penne arabiata the first night and pizza the next. Both were solid dishes. Daiquiris were very tasty. The restaurant also has a good selection of draft beers. read more

My Cousin Vinny's - Daiquiri - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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Not good, but if you're going to get anything, get the pizza. Look- there are very few options in Niagara Falls. It's a tourist town full of mostly 1.5-3 star restaurants so you can't expect much. But thankfully, they were open until 11 when we arrived late into town. We ordered a pizza and pasta to share. The pasta was not good. It wasn't very flavorful but we were hungry and it served it's purpose. On the other hand, the pizza was actually pretty good. The crust had a nice crisp and we enjoyed the carmelized onions and crispy meats. We had two servers during our meal. The first was hilarious in that he couldn't remember a thing including what was in menu items but it was close to closing so he gets a pass. Our second was super friendly and sweet which was very appreciated! My recommendation would be to leave town and drive a little for something quality to eat but this isn't the worst option near the falls. read more

My Cousin Vinny's - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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We started with appeyizers snd didn't know what to expect. We were very surprised The fried calamari were excellent. They were very crispy and tasty the margarita pizza ha real Italian sauce and fresh mozzarella we had various pasta dishes and they were all good. We highly recommend it read more

Had a very nice dinner. I had veal parm. And my fiance had fettuccine pescatore. The coarses were timed perfectly. Both were very good. Server was attentive. read more

Food was abundant we shared everything Service was excellent The steak was cooked to perfection as well as the vegetables and mashed potatoes read more

Restaurant was really cute. Especially when you think of the movie behind the name. The food was just okay. I think that the sauces definitely could use some kind of Italian seasoning in them . That's good for a pit stop on your way through the town. read more

Are you serious about these prices. 12 inch pizza is $27 Kids menu $14 U should be ashamed with these prices. Crazy. Rather eat at McDonald's than to support your price gouging. read more

LOVED the food and the service. Nice outdoor seating, beautiful flowers, good live music, - and then one of us ordered a sugary sangria and the bees just kept beckoning. But the server helped us move indoors and we enjoyed some of the best food in Niagara Falls! read more

We came here while visiting Niagara Falls, we ate on the patio outside Which was set up nicely. Shortly after being seated the waitperson came over and asked if we wanted drinks. She was nice but very businesslike. Once we ordered our dinners they were out within 10 minutes. I had the tortellini with chicken (it was ok) My husband had spaghetti with 2 meatballs which was also just ok. If we are in the area again we will try elsewhere. read more

Some strangeness eating at Vinny's. We were a group of 10 people but they wouldn't all seat us together. Regardless they charged us a gratuity for being a group. Hmmm. A bit sketchy with that in my mind. Charging gratuity for a group is pretty common practice but would be nice to remind the diners before getting the bill. Anyway, the waitstaff were all fine. The food came pretty quickly. The bruschetta tasted good & the bread was nice & crispy. I tasted a bite of hubby's meatballs on his spaghetti. It was okay, not mind blowing though. I had the penne bolognese. The gluten free pasta doesn't taste that great. I know some people will say gluten free pasta doesn't taste good anyway. But I have tried some that taste good. The sauce is just average. The food is lacking in flavour in my opinion. The place got busy the longer we stayed there. It looks like a nice restaurant. The decor, large outdoor patio, indoor washrooms were all clean & nicely arranged. They even had a live band playing. The food just didn't impress me that much. I'm a very picky eater. To me this restaurant was okay but I think there are better Italian restaurants in Niagara Falls. read more

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We decided to stop here because of the live music outside. Great selection of food & drinks. Fish & Chips was just ok, BUT the chicken Parmesan was excellent!! Spaghetti & meatballs was also good! Service started out great but then our waiter disappeared for quite a while. read more

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The scallops are FAKE! I ordered the fettuccine pescatore and as I was eating the meal I noticed the scallops tasted horrible. I looked at them closely and they are fake. So horrible! I don't recommend. read more

My Cousin Vinny's - Fake scallop - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

Super yummy! Traveling here from the US and it's difficult to find somewhere that's not 100% tourist while also not having to pay for parking. We got sat quick and there was a good drink menu (drafts, cocktails, wine, etc.). The pasta was very good and there's a good range of food items to choose from. They have vegan and vegetarian options as well (not much but a few). The atmosphere was nice, there was an outdoor band that was playing but it was too hot to sit outside. Our waitress was so sweet and took great care of us. Definitely recommend trying it out. read more

My Cousin Vinny's - Fettuccine alfredo and chicken parmesan - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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No ranch dressing. Can't substitute toppings. No spinach for "white pizza". Pizza was just okay. Would not recommend

went in wearing khakis and a tropical shirt. the host immediately asked "are you mocking me with that outfit?" I was so mad I turned out the door and left. Good service. read more

Our waiter was very attentive, the food was delicious and came out in a timely manner, and the band outside was great to watch! An awesome spot. read more

Worst Italian food ever. Spaghetti Carbonara was so dry it was sent back to kitchen. It came back the same way. it was a mound of starchy pasta with no visible sauce. Server couldn't apologize enough but he couldn't fix it. Very disappointing dinner for the seven of us. Grandkids Alfredo meals were equally dry. Shameful to be called an Italian Restaurant. read more

Excellent service, the host and waiter were attentive and hospitable. The spot was spacious, inviting, and conveniently located by our hotel (Hilton). The food portions were huge and will satisfy hungry adults without a problem. Unfortunately, all that is only secondary to taste, especially with dishes at this price point ($25-30). The calamari was a bit chewy and almost soggy and both of the pasta dishes were watered down and bland. Maybe try something with protein... like chicken parmigiana. read more

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It is an italian restaurant. Hard to go wrong. Good food. Good service. My family was very hungry after walking 8 miles on the river walk. Being famished, I was able to completly eat the speghetti and meatballs I ordered. They had a live band outside but we decided to enjoy the air conditioning inside after being out in the heat all day. This is up from the vernicular from the river walk. Next time staying at a Hotel near the vernicular would be better to more readily sight see. read more

I think this restaurant has made improvements. We ate there 5/11/25 and the food was delicious, the staff wonderful and attentive (thank you Sage), and overall a wonderful experience. I highly recommend! read more

Efficient service, good food, good ambiance. We were seated and served quickly. We were looking for a quick dinner after a full day of walking and exploring the falls area and we were well taken care of here. read more

My Cousin Vinny's in Niagara Falls... meh! Your pasta meal comes with a bread roll. Would be nice to offer a salad as well. You can order a salad but that's extra and the cost of meal is expensive in itself. The meals came out super fast which was good but also kind of suspicious. Lol! Why efficiency is awesome, it's as though the food was already prepped and waiting for it's next table...not so fresh, home cooked. Our waitress was nice but the other waitress/server that stood behind our table had such a scowl on her face (even when you tried to smile at her) made the meal not such a friendly atmosphere. Either she was a family member working and not happy to be there or just a disgruntled worker...at least that's what it looked like. Smile and greet for heaven's sake! You are supposed to make your guests feel welcomed. Would we return? Nah. read more

Delightful atmosphere, flavorful but the carbonara was lacking. The minestrone was great and service was adequate. The music playing outside is a nice little touch. I recommend sitting outside for the best experience. In my opinion the food was slightly bland but they have many options for picky eaters. read more