From Little Italy institutions to neighbourhood pinsa spots — the ten tables carrying Ottawa's Italian food scene.
A Little Italy staple since 1962, serving scratch-made contemporary Italian in a warm, fireplace-lit room with rooftop seating — a favourite for anniversaries and long dinners alike.
Visit website →Cozy, unpretentious neighbourhood Italian known for its signature pinsa — multiple locations across the city.
Visit website →Elevated Italian-leaning cooking in an intimate Centretown room, built around a tight, thoughtful menu.
Visit website →A consistent Ottawa South favourite since the early '90s — classic Italian fare and a deep, dependable menu.
Visit website →A chic Elgin Street pizzeria with a polished room and a menu built around proper Neapolitan-style pies.
Visit website →An Elgin Street staple with a menu that leans Italian — house-made pasta and a reliably packed room.
Visit website →A Little Italy cornerstone for over 30 years — white-tablecloth fine dining, veal marsala, and Ottawa's largest wine cellar.
Visit website →A lively Preston Street pizzeria and bar serving Roman-style "tonda" pizza, an all-Italian wine list, and classic amari.
Visit website →A longtime downtown institution bringing traditional cuisine from the hills of Parma to the table.
Visit website →A lively Bank Street room serving modern Italian with an energetic, contemporary edge.
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