Ottawa Kid Friendly Restaurants

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.

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.

When looking for a delicious cuisine choice, tucked away from the hustle and bustle, Carmello’s is a restaurant that offers a little piece of the strong Italian heritage.  Carmello’s is the perfect getaway in the downtown core, but still within walking distance to Parliament Hill, the Byward Market, and many other infamous downtown attractions. Chosen as the “Best Italian Restaurant in 1998” by the Ottawa Express, Carmello’s offers contemporary Italian cuisine, attention to the fine details, and service that is unmatched anywhere in the Ottawa area!

Open since 2001 The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro provides the ultimate Gourmet Burger experience by offering 70 different burger toppings and 420 combinations to choose from.  Choose from six different patty options then complete the experience with fresh cut fries, an ice cold beer or the creamiest handmade shake you will ever have- all 100 per cent Canadian.