Italian soul. Fergus charm.

Urban Italian Eatery · Fergus, Ontario

Settle in for Italian cooking, a glass of wine and good company in the heart of Fergus.

Order onlineReservations by phone: 519-787-2121

Tomato and mozzarella stacked with pesto, greens and a balsamic drizzle

Pasta. Pizza. Pear?

Pasta, stone-baked pizza, and pear in surprising places: in the gnocchi, on a pizza, in the salad. Dinner runs from soup and salads to risotto and generous mains of veal, chicken, lamb and the fish of the day.

Dalla cena · From the dinner menu

Gnocchi GorgonzolaPasta

$25

Ingredientsdiced pear, stilton cream sauce, candied walnuts
Penne alla VodkaPasta

$23

Ingredientspenne tossed with pancetta, sweet onions, peppercorns, vodka rosé sauce
Pear MushroomStone baked pizza

$21

Ingredientscaramelized onions, mushroom, diced pear, pesto, brie, gorgonzola, balsamic drizzle

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Prices in Canadian dollars, from the menu dated June 2026.

Mussels in a pan of broth over a blue gas flame — Mussels on the flame, from the Gente kitchen.

A cook lifts a whole octopus out of a steaming pot with tongs

Chef Angelo D in his white chef’s jacket, leaning on a chair in the dining room

Chef Angelo’s kitchen

Gente’s cooking is Chef Angelo D’s, and it takes its cue from the simplicity of Neapolitan cuisine.

The menu leans on what a good trattoria does best: pasta, stone-baked pizza, and classics like veal Morelli, chicken limone and rack of lamb.

Save room for dessert. The dessert menu lists an apple strudel made by Mama.

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Make an evening of it.

Inside, an intimate dining room in a brick building on St. Andrew Street. In patio season, the tables move outdoors among the flowers and greenery.

Pair dinner with something from the wine selection, finish with an espresso or a digestif, and take your time.

Guests at tables under large white umbrellas on a stone patio — Tables under the umbrellas on the patio.

Guests at their tables in a dining room with pale green walls and framed pictures — Guests at their tables in the dining room.

A salad of greens and white cheese on a square plate, with a bottle of red wine behind — A salad and a bottle of red at the table.

The patio is seasonal and depends on the weather. Call 519-787-2121 to ask about a patio table.

Antipasto plates of cured meats, olives, roasted peppers and cheese lined up for service

Bring everyone to the table.

Celebrating with family, or feeding a crowd at work? Gente plans party menus in the restaurant and catering for your event.

Italian Festa

A party menu of antipasto, a pasta course, a choice of mains and dessert, then coffee and fresh fruit.

Event catering

Pasta, baked pastas, chicken and veal, seafood, salads and desserts. Half trays serve 8–10; full trays serve 18–20.

Plan a Gathering Call 519-787-2121

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Find us on St. Andrew Street

Gente is in the heart of Fergus, near where St. Andrew Street meets Highway 6.

Questions about parking, accessibility, dietary needs or a special occasion? Call us to discuss your visit.

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Address: 180 St. Andrew St. East
Fergus, Ontario N1M 1P8Get directions (opens in a new tab)
Reservations: 519-787-2121By phone only
Hours: Check today’s hours on Google (opens in a new tab)Gente keeps its current hours on its Google listing.
Order online: DoorDash or Uber Eats

Call to reserve: 519-787-2121

A table is a phone call away.

Reservations by phone only. We’d love to have you.