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The Civil, Kitchener, ON

The Civil

4.8 (164)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Pizzeria
151 Charles St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1H6

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The Civil

4.8
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Pizzeria
Kitchener

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Civil specialises in from-scratch everything. From the best in modern cocktails to some of the most adventurous pizzas out there, we pride ourselves on serving the freshest. We offer a funky, cozy environment perfect for dates, friend dates, small groups, and, really, any pizza & cocktail fanatic. We're located in the beautiful Tannery Building in DTK.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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What 164 people are saying

The Civil reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Lively

  • Southern Ontario

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Southern Ontario

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Civil impresses with its "consistently delicious" pizza and "unique and excellent" cocktail flights. Guests rave about the festive drinks and friendly service, making it a "must try" for both casual outings and special occasions. With a "great atmosphere" and personalized touches, it shines as a top Kitchener dining spot.
164 Reviews
  1. Becca

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service like always. Love the gluten friendly crust option.

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  2. Paul

    Toronto13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice place for pizza and casual food (sandwiches, etc.). But the highlight was the cocktail flights - they were all very unique and excellent!

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  3. Sandy

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pizza, lots of choices Flight of Margaritas is a must try

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  4. Hayley

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic. Our servers were friendly and attentive, and told us about the specials. The drinks were fun and festive and tasty! The pizza is always delicious and always has the same quality everytime I go, you can count on the consistent quality. I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great place to eat in Kitchener.

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  5. Ljiljana

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good pizza,ambieant was relaxing,stuff professional

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  6. Erik

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible as always. Whether with family or a date night The Civil does not disappoint. Great atmosphere, top notch service, best selection of pizza in Kitchener, likewise in drink select alcoholic/non-alcoholic. We love this place. Keep doing what you do!

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  7. Kim

    Toronto3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It was our first time coming here to celebrate a birthday. Our waitress was pretty much a figment of our imagination. After she took our order she was gone never to come back. One time she took drink glasses off the table but left so quick we couldn’t order more drinks. The glasses of beer are small and I probably would have ordered 4 if offered. My husband doesn’t drink alcohol but he would have ordered more beverages as well since it was a birthday celebration. Also, we have no idea if they have dessert as we were never offered it. We would have ordered dessert if given the opportunity to. The pizza was delicious and we will probably order their pizza for take out again but we won’t return to dine in. The waitress had a huge opportunity to upsell. I mean if we both bought more drinks and had the chance to order dessert it would have doubled the amount of our bill. And I thought that is what restaurants want- more sales.

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  8. Lisa

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience Best experience since It opened New manager was very accomodating

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  9. suzanne

    Toronto16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Group had a great experience at The Civil. Trying the Oktoberfest pizza and Cask beers did not disappoint. We will be back. Thank you for letting some of our crew assist in ,"Cask tapping" truly a highlight ✨️

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  10. Erica

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t say enough good things about the civil. Every single time I’ve dined there the food has been consistently delicious and the drinks as well. The owner seems to take pride in the restaurant and really makes sure everyone’s happy. We celebrated birthday and immediately after booking the reservation I received an email asking for a photo of the celebrant a when we arrived they gave her a personalized birthday drink with her photo on it! A lovely touch! Best pizza in the KWC region!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Yes, The Civil is a popular date-night spot. Guests frequently mention a cozy, quiet vibe (no TVs), stone-fired pizzas and creative cocktails, plus a pleasant patio for evening visits. The space is intimate and relaxed, making it great for couples who want a casual but memorable night out. Consider booking a reservation since seating is limited.

The Civil offers cozy indoor seating plus a pleasant outdoor patio. It’s a relatively small space with limited seating and no private rooms, so it’s best for dates, small groups and casual get-togethers. The restaurant does not accept large parties or private parties.

Portions are pizza-focused and meant to be shared. Guests often order one or more pizzas to share between two or more people, and drink flights come as four small samples. The menu also includes light bites and lunch deals, so you can mix and match smaller plates or share several pizzas for a group.

Yes, the staff appear willing to accommodate special requests when possible. Guests mention personalized touches (a customized birthday drink after providing a photo) and attentive service. For seating, dietary needs or celebration touches, call ahead so the team can prepare.

Yes, families and birthday groups do dine here, and guests often bring teens. The focus is on creative pizzas and cocktails rather than a kids’ menu, so for younger children consider an early seating and call ahead to ask about menu flexibility.

Yes, The Civil has a patio that guests frequently praise for enjoyable evening dining. Outdoor seating is a popular choice in nice weather and provides a pleasant spot for cocktails and pizzas.

Warm, cozy and slightly funky, guests describe The Civil as relaxed and intimate with a calm, TV-free setting. The patio is frequently praised for pleasant evening vibes, and the overall tone suits dates, small groups, and cocktail-and-pizza nights.

Casual dress is appropriate. Guests typically come in relaxed attire to enjoy pizza and cocktails in a cozy setting.

Early evenings on weekdays are best if you want a quieter experience; weekend evenings are lively and great for atmosphere but can be busy. If you prefer the patio, evenings are often highlighted by guests as especially pleasant. Reservations are recommended for peak times.

Busiest: weekend evenings when the patio and cocktail flights are popular. Quietest: weekday lunchtimes or early weeknights (Mon–Tue evenings are earlier closing), when the vibe is calmer and service tends to be quicker. Reservations help avoid peak-time waits.

The Civil is rated 4.8 stars by 164 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

A photo of The Civil restaurant

The Civil

4.8
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Pizzeria
Kitchener

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
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