The Italian restaurant chain Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar is expanding into Kanata with a new location at 625 Kanata Avenue, scheduled to open on Aug. 1, 2026. The move is part of the parent company SIR Corp. expanding its footprint across Ontario.
What residents can expect
The Kanata outlet will offer the brand's Italian-inspired menu, featuring items prepared largely in-house, including fresh hand-stretched mozzarella, scratch-made pastas and pizzas made with dough that matures for 48 hours. The menu also lists salads, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts, with gluten-free options and a selection of beverages including cocktails and wine.
- Location: 625 Kanata Avenue
- Opening date: Aug. 1, 2026
- Operator: SIR Corp., a Canadian restaurant company
Local context and likely impacts
The arrival of Scaddabush adds another sit-down dining option to Kanata's commercial corridors. New restaurant openings typically influence neighbourhoods in several ways: they create hospitality and support jobs, increase foot traffic for nearby businesses and expand choices for local diners.
The chain has emphasised making many menu elements on-site — from dough and sauces to desserts — a selling point in its expansion strategy. Customers can therefore expect menu items that the company highlights as produced daily at location level.
"opening soon"
Broader expansion in the region
Scaddabush is also preparing a new location in Aurora, to occupy the former Swiss Chalet site at 28 First Commerce Drive; renovations there are under way and a banner at the site indicates it is "opening soon." While the Aurora outlet's exact opening date has not been announced, the chain has stated that location is expected to open this summer.
| Site | Address | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Kanata | 625 Kanata Avenue | Opening Aug. 1, 2026 |
| Aurora | 28 First Commerce Drive | Expected this summer (date TBA) |
For Kanata residents, the new Scaddabush represents an addition to the local dining scene rather than a major commercial transformation. The specific role it will play — whether as a draw for destination dining or as a neighbourhood restaurant — will become clearer once the location opens and its hours, seating capacity and staffing are confirmed.
Details such as menu specials, catering options and employment opportunities for the Kanata site are typically released closer to opening; prospective patrons and job-seekers can watch the 625 Kanata Avenue site and SIR Corp.'s announcements for updates.
