Ottawa Italian Restaurants

Located in the heart of one of downtown Ottawa's most popular streets, Fresco's on Elgin opened its doors in 1991. Over the years, we've changed the interior of the heritage building and even expanded to include a second floor, while striving to maintain what we do best - great food and excellent service. With the addition of the second floor dining room and wine bar as well as the renovated main floor bistro we provide an unmatched dining and entertainment experience. Fresco is a warm, welcoming, and contemporary neighbourhood bistro with personality and looks.

Visit Fresco's website to book a reservation.  www.frescobistro.ca

Mamma Grazzi's is an old-world Italian restaurant, featuring fresh pastas and thin-crust pizzas at reasonable prices. Our charming downtown location and fabulous food have gained us a devoted clientele who helped us to win the Ottawa Xpress Reader's Choice Award for favourite Italian Restaurant in 1996, 1999, and 2001. Visit us today and experience our tradition of delicious old world Italian flavours.

Located in Ottawa’s Little Italy, Trattoria Caffe Italia has been a top choice for locals and tourists for more than 25 years. Our impressive wine list, representing more than 7000 bottles from Italy and across the world, has allowed us to be the recipient of the prestigious Wine Spectator Award for several consecutive years.

Join us for a casual yet exceptional lunch or dinner in our rustic yet modern dining room, host a corporate or family event in one of our two private dining facilities or dine under the stars on our rooftop terrazzo during the summer months. Visit our website for more information or reserve online.

Carmello's Italian Restaurant & Bar captures the soul of Italy on Ottawa’s famous Sparks Street Mall. Carmello’s brings contemporary Italian cuisine to life, serving up fresh pastas, thin crust pizzas, crisp veggies, and grilled fish and meats. Choose from an impressive wine list or from a selection of 10 micro-brewed draught beers. Drop by Carmello’s for a classic Italian experience and then enjoy a peaceful stroll down Ottawa’s pedestrian mall. Just a short five minute walk from Parliament Hill and most major hotels, makes this a restaurant you don’t want to miss.

Hours of operation:

Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 10:00pm

Saturday & Sunday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Think of a town square in a little square in a little village in Italy and you'll have an idea of the character and decor of Johnny Farina, the casual Italian eatery that has made its comfortable home over two floors in the former Elgin Theater. Johnny Farina takes pride, in particular, in its wood-oven pizzas. The pasta, too, is exceptional all made fresh daily, right on site. Patrons rave about the variety of lasagnas, the substantial portions and the genial service.

For reservations please visit the website or call.   www.johnnyfarina.com  613-565-5155

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Stella Osteria continues to thrive in the liveliness and exhilaration of Ottawa’s Byward Market since 2006. Draped in a stylish ambience and complimented by contemporary Italian cuisine, Stella Osteria offers patrons a fresh and memorable dining experience unmatched in the city!

East Side Mario's-St. Laurent offers guests great value, a fun dining experience, high quality pastas and pizzas plus a great selection of local favourites. From the music, to thegreeting, to the kid's programs, to the service - East Side Mario's always provide guests with a fun, positive and memorable experience.

East Side Mario's is known for great value, but what keep people coming back is the quality of the food. And let's not forget the fun. So come on in, bring the family, and get ready for the good time that comes with a great meal.

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Centrally located in Ottawa’s Little Italy, in one of Ottawa’s best pedestrian friendly neighbourhoods, La Roma Restaurant has been serving up fine Italian cuisine for more than 40 years.

The menu is extensive and contemporary and the wine list is exceptionally unique. Newly renovated from top to bottom, La Roma boasts a spacious wine bar, private dining facility for corporate or personal events and a modern, spacious outdoor terrace for dining al fresco.  For more information visit our website or reserve online.

Located in the popular West Wellington Village, Caffé Mio has quickly become a treasured place for romantic dinners,and family celebrations. Come and enjoy our fine Italian cuisine with a modern twist that will surely delight your taste buds. 

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http://www.caffemio.ca/

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Located in Ottawa's Little Italy, Allegro Ristorante is only minutes from downtown, and a short walk to Dow's Lake. The seafood dishes receive top praise. Allegro also offers one of the largest wine cellars in the city. Be sure to try the Salsicie al Roberto, the restaurant's homemade sausage. Indulge in either the Bailey Espresso cheesecake or the Chocolate Sabayon cake. The professional, efficient and discrete service helps create an intimate fine dining experience. The high vaulted ceiling in the upstairs dining room gives an airy feel; this private room can accommodate groups up to 50 people. Reservations are recommended.

Our pizza at The Grand must have certain specific characteristics to be a true Napoletana pizza. Our dough is created and hand pressed by Master Pizzioli Pasqulino Oliveri. We use the finest Italian flour and the precise amount of water. The tomatoes are always Italian, San Marzano style. And mozzarella (bufala mozzarella) is that from water buffalo in the region between Napoli and Roma. These are the ingredients with practiced hands and the special high temperature wood burning oven that make a true Napoletana Pizza.

While being a graduate of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, Pasqualino Oliveri has also won a number of prestigious awards. They are 4th place at the 2004 World Pizza Championships in Italy, 1st place at the 2006 European Pizza Championships in Paris, France and he was a finalist at the European Pizza Championships in Paris, France in 2008.

Recognized as Kanata's “Restaurant of the Year”, Graffiti's® Italian Eatery & Saloon offers an ideal choice for breakfast or casual fine dining for lunch or dinner. Perfect for special occasions or meeting friends and colleagues! Featuring modern Italian cuisine – complemented by Mediterranean influences – Graffiti's® offers a variety of menu selections including clay oven fired pizzas, tantalizing pastas, plus a full range of entrées, including Black Angus beef selections “hot off the grill”. Join us in the Saloon before or after a movie or Scotiabank Place event and sample a comprehensive selection of wine, spirits, single malt scotches or choose from 10 beers on tap. Enjoy the latest events on plasma screens, featuring NHL® Centre Ice, exclusive SENS TV (highlighting on ice action not available on Centre Ice) and ESPN! View the menus here.

Welcome to Rocklands newest relaxed family dining experience....Rosalynn's Bistro and Catering!!

Having just opened, Rosalynn's Bistro and Catering has already started to create alot of wonderful feedback throughout the region. 

Warm and friendly owners, coupled with a caring and knowledgeable staff, Rosalynn's Bistro have created what's being called "The Cozy Corner" amongst the locals.

Executive Chef Peter prepares healthy, delicious, homecooked Italian and North Amercian cuisine that will always have you coming back. Rosalynn's Bistro is becoming known for their incredibley authentic homemade pasta's and sauces.

Rosalynn's Bistro and Catering is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from 7am til 9pm, Tuesday thru Saturday, and Sunday from 7am til 8pm. 

From our family to yours, we look forward to serving you!

Biagio's Italian Kitchen brings a slice of Italy back to a beautiful stone building in West End Ottawa. Biagio’s is proud to serve homemade pasta dishes, hand-rolled pizzas and a fresh selection of grilled meats and fish. Every meal is prepared individually to order, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Enjoy Sunday Brunch from 11 to 2 and live music every Friday night from 6 to 9. Whether you’re looking to feed one or one hundred, come in to Biagio’s to experience a little taste of Italy.

Hours of operation:

Monday - Saturday,  11:30am - 10:00pm

Sundays, 11:00am - 10:00pm