Ottawa Italian
These Ottawa Italian restaurants will have you shouting mamma mia with the fine selection of salad, pasta and meat dishes. From fine Italian cuisine to more casual fare, Italian restaurants in Ottawa have a variety to choose from. To help you narrow down your options, use our WorldWeb.com Travel Guide and read Italian restaurant reviews and descriptions with maps on how on to get there.
A sister and two brothers operate this Italian eatery. Working together since 1995, they make all the breads, pastas, and desserts as well as creating a welcoming environment for all visitors.
Trattoria Cafe Italia offers fine Italian dining in central Ottawa. Open for lunch and dinner, the eatery features a menu that contains items such as antipasto, fried calamari, mussels, salads, specialty pizzas and pasta. There is also a dessert menu full of delectable treats and an extensive wine menu.
Enjoy classic Italian dishes with a fresh twist in a simple, modern setting with a traditional, warm Italian colour scheme.
Traditional Italian cuisine, served in a fine-dining atmosphere, is offered at this Little Italy establishment. Risotto dishes, fresh pasta offerings, seafood and prime cuts of meat are just a sample of the menu selections available. Banquet solutions for parties of 60 in the main dining area and up to 30 in their private function room, are offered.
Biagio's opened its doors in 1999 determined to serve up great meals. The friendly atmosphere and modern Italian food can be enjoyed on the inviting patio during the summer months.
Best known for their gourmet pizza offerings, this Little Italy eatery also features a menu of traditional pasta dishes, salads, soups and calzones. An array of gluten-free options are also available. Casual European-style dining and two seasonal patios for al fresco dining are offered.
Pizza, pastas, and a tonne of entree options, like chicken cacciatori, among many more options are found on the menu. A large banquet room provides space for larger events. For more information please contact Robbie's.
Comtemporary Italian cuisine in a lively setting for a fun and delicious experience. Featuring fresh pasta, thin crust pizza, grilled fish and meats and more. Large wine list and 10 micro-brewed beers on tap. Open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday, and Sundays for dinner.
Classic Italian cuisine is served for lunch and dinner. Relaxed and friendly staff do their best to ensure a comfortable experience is had by all.
Specializing in Central and Northern Italian cuisine, this eatery offers a quiet escape from larger restaurants. With only 15 tables that seat two to four people, this is the perfect place for an intimate dinner with close friends.
Serving Ottawa for the past 40 years, this family-owned eatery has homemade pasta, meat and seafood meals. The decor is constantly changing from seasonal themes to celebrations and this unique trait keeps the patrons coming back to see the newest transformations.
A highlight of this chain Italian restaurant is that every entree is served with unlimited garlic homeloaf and either soup or salad. Classic dishes are served in a casual environment, from spaghetti and meatballs to veal parmigiana.
Located in the Byward Market, Mamma Grazzi's Kitchen serves a menu of old-fashioned Italian cuisine. Menu items are varied and include Caprese salad, bruschetta, minestrone Genovese, Roma and Capri pizza, various pastas with cream or tomato sauce and much more.
Established in 1970, Mamma Teresa Ristorante has been keeping locals and visitors happy with their menu of traditional northern Italian cuisine. Menu items include linguine with white clam sauce, gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce and pork chops with peppercorn sauce.
Located on the Rideau Canal and offering impressive views, Canal Ritz serves a menu of modern Italian fare. Guests can try appetizers such as antipasto and bruschetta, as well as pasta, salads, veal, chicken and grill main courses, pizza and calzones. There is also a children's menu available.
This family-run eatery has a solid menu of Italian entrees and pizzas. The dessert list tempts guests and the Tartuffo, a lindt double chocolate gelato is hard to resist.
Made-to-order menu selections, including Italian classics like pasta, pizzas and assorted antipasti dishes, are served at this casual and intimate dining establishment. A cozy, seasonal patio and extensive wine offerings are featured.
Located in the heart of Little Italy, this fine-dining restaurant is known for its wood-fired pizzas and calzones and features a menu of veal and seafood specialties. Extensive wine, spirit and cocktail offerings are also available.
Well-priced pastas, salads, soups and pizza, sold by the slice, are offered at this Italian eatery. Established 37 years ago, the same founding families still run this business.
This popular Elgin Street establishment offers a contemporary Italian menu with internationally-influenced lunch and dinner specials. Fresh, homemade pasta is prepared on site and the list of thoughtfully selected wines complements the menu.
Located in the Old Elgin Theatre, the interior at Johnny Farina Restaurant is light and includes an open-concept kitchen. Menu items include thin-crust pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven and fresh pasta made daily. A glass of wine from the impressive list will perfectly complement any dish.
This attractive restaurant has been a central part of Ottawa’s fine dining scene for nearly 30 years. Not only does it serve some of the city’s finest Italian and seafood dishes, Robbie’s does so with an elegance that is all its own. With two dining rooms, Robbie’s can accommodate parties of up to 200 people. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Mezzanotte Bistro Italiano is located in Byward Market and boasts an intimate atmosphere and an extensive wine list. The menu features Italian favourites with a modern twist and includes items such as spinach linguine in a rosemary white wine baby clam sauce,gGnocchi in a fresh tomato sauce and king crab over Italian rissotto.
Offering rustic Italian cooking, including pasta classics, rack of lamb and veal dishes, this neighborhood eatery features an array of lunch and dinner specials, traditional dessert selections and Italian wines.
Vie Bella Deli & Market offers patrons healthy food alternatives made with fresh ingredients. Salads, Italian subs, specialty cheeses and more are all on the menu.
This restaurant opened up in early 2007 with a menu featuring updated Italian dishes that match their slogan "Modern Italian Food, Rooted in Tradition". Pastas, seafood and delicious desserts easily tempt patrons to return again.
Pub Italia serves a menu of Italian favourites including thin-crust pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads and appetizers as well as a variety of mussels. The pub also boasts over 200 beers including 36 on tap.
Patrons here enjoy homemade Italian cuisine in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Try one of the classic Italian dishes, like filling lasagna al forno, and finish the meal with tiramisu or the enticing Bailey liquer and espresso cheesecake.
A couple, born and raised in Italy, give this restaurant its authenticity. Tortellini, lasagna and other classic Italian dishes are available daily while a brunch is offered Sundays from 11am to 3pm.
Caffe Nostra Trattoria
Located in Little Italy, this family-run eatery features an array of traditional Italian selections, extensive wine offerings and a casual, home-style dining environment. Lamb dishes, pasta, pizzas and classic desserts like tiramisu, are served.
Bellagio Ristorante
Named for the destination in Italy, this restaurant offers classic Italian dishes as well as grilled meat entrees for those needing a larger meal.
Angelo's Restaurant & Pizza House
Although the name says pizza, this restaurant has much more to offer. Along with the pizza menu, which has a diet option for those watching their waistline, traditional Italian dishes, sandwiches and soups are offered as well.
La Strada Restaurant
Great pastas are served here but the house specialities, veal saltimboca and veal scallopini, are the real treat at this traditional Italian restaurant. Other menu items include steak and seafood as well as an international wine list.
Blue Gardenia
Specializing in Italian and Lebanese meals, this eatery also offers standard menu times such as the club sandwich. Stop by to try to the famous Blue Gardenia salad, a version of the Nicoise. Early risers or those running late to work can pick up a homemade muffin and coffee to help start their day.
Fresco Bistro Italiano
Located in downtown Ottawa, Fresco Bistro Italiano is a simple and stylish eatery serving bistro-style contemporary Italian fare. A traditional Italian dinner is served each Sunday, and live musicians entertain the crowds on Friday and Saturday nights. The second floor transforms into a lounge later in the evening.
El Toro Pizzeria & Italian Food
El Toro Pizzeria & Italian Food offers a wide range of pizzas, subs and other Italian delights. Breakfast is also served. Catering and take-out are available.
Cafe Mezzaluna
Located in the Cartier Place Suite Hotel, Cafe Mezzaluna is a formal but friendly Italian restaurant serving a menu of classic fare. Dishes include Caesar salad, seafood such as calamari and escargot, veal parmigiana, pasta and of course, espresso. The eatery includes a small and intimate patio.
Il Vagabondo
Visitors and locals in Ottawa can visit Il Vagabondo for a feast of traditional Italian fare. Pasta, sauces and soups are all homemade and the eatery used fresh ingredients whenever possible. Main courses include chicken, veal and seafood.
Bocelli Ristorante
Located in the heart of little Italy on Preston Street. A great place for people who like a quiet but romantic night on the town.
The Prescott
Located in the heart of Little Italy, The Prescott is one of the oldest restaurants in the city. The menu offers up a range of favourites including pizza, lasagne and meatball sandwiches. In addition, the eatery features a well-stocked bar.
Fratelli Restaurant
With a name meaning brother in Italian, Fratelli Restaurant is run by brothers who use fresh, gourmet ingredients for all of their authentically cooked Italian cuisine. The menu includes soups, salads, pastas such as fusilli with grilled chicken and fettuccini with smokes salmon, and main courses made with chicken and seafood.
Capone's At Carling West Restaurant
Established in 1983, this casual Italian restaurant offers a homely, friendly and relaxed environment in which to enjoy hearty Italian dishes with a focus on pasta.
La Vecchia Trattoria
Located in the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy in the Somerset Neighbourhood, La Vecchia Trattoria serves a menu of tasty Italian favourites than can be paired with something from the extensive wine list. Dishes include crustitina al salmon, linguine del pescatore and thin crust pizza.
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