50 Best Italian Restaurants near Barrhaven

“ordered pizzas for a party - they came exactly as scheduled...extra appreciation, however, goes to Allison? who realized that two identical orders came in and she took the time to phone me to verify if this was correct (which is was not - a computer glitch)....now THAT is great service!! Will use again!“

“I’ve had all the Italian sandwiches in Ottawa and this one takes the cake hands down. Can’t recommend it enough“

“Went here for our 2nd wedding anniversary. A very delicious widespread of food! We were not disappointed. Amazing customer service, cute drinks, and yummy food. What more could we ask for?! One of our favourites was their unique dinner for two, fried chicken pizza and salad! Very filling, a good contrast, and not greasy! We will definitely be back!“

“We had the Hawaiian pizza and goat cheese pizza for our first dinner at this restaurant and they were amazing! Delicious light crust and delicious toppings, we thought we would need takeout containers but we were wrong! 😅

The White Russian and Ashton cider were also very yummy. Ashton is a dry cider, quite refreshing!“

“We enjoyed our dining experience very much! The ambiance and service was fantastic! The food was fresh and delicious with excellent size portions! Highly recommend!“

“A seamless blend of vintage style and Italian soul. Retro Gusto delivers bold, beautifully crafted dishes—like Roman-style pizza and house-made pasta—in a space that nods to classic automotive design without feeling like a theme. Every detail feels intentional: from the crisp crusts to the curated wine list and thoughtful service. It's elevated comfort with character—cool, confident, and completely satisfying.“

“Great food! Atmosphere was great, and the waitress was very accommodating. Only thing I can suggest was the tables are too small.“

“Amazing sandwiches, bought many frozen meals especially lasagna different sizes, ALL amazing. Just tried the beef barley soup…best ever had! Top notch customer service as well!“

“Super nice service and very delicious food. The carbonara was a bit of a surprise for me, as I lived for a while in Italy, but never had a Carbonara with onions before,... but maybe it's a variaty of a specific Italian region 😅😎 which I haven't heard of 🤔 Overall : it's a five star experience with brilliant staff and atmosphere 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 👍🎉❤️“

“Easily the best pizza around 10/10 from the customer service to the fresh ingredients that make their food stand out. The difference between their food and your run of the mill pizza shop is night and day. Very chill atmosphere the kitchen staff are happy and seem to be very happy to be there. Also surprisingly good price. 10/10“

“was a great experience 10 outta 10“

“We went tonight for our friend’s birthday. Food was amazing, drinks were good, service was excellent. 10/10 recommend. Note it is small inside, very quaint. As a person with a young baby, I won’t be bringing her (my daughter) there; we’ll keep it for a date night 😅“

“The chef is extremely friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend. I bought two sandwiches today and he generously gave me a container of a yummy sauce for free.“

“Amazing experience! First time going and were amazed on not only the great service but atmosphere! And as it was my wife’s birthday the chef came out not only with a complimentary dessert but blew us away with his happy birthday singing performance. We will absolutely be back, worth the hour drive for this experience! Oh and the food and dessert were absolutely amazing 11/10 and 6 stars to this place!“

“Hopefully will return one day 😢 best Italian restaurant Ottawa has had by far!“

“We celebrated my mother's 85th birthday at Mr. B's last night and it was fantastic. The food was amazing, our server was amazing and really seemed to genuinely enjoy being there. The owner was very accommodating and attentive and came by several times. We will be back for sure.“

“I stopped by for lunch today, with two of my new colleagues. From the moment we walked in the restaurant to the moment we left to return to our work of the day, we were treated to some amazing customer service. The food was delicious and well prepared. We had something diferent: Pizza with chicken. It was delicious. I highly recommend this place for the food, but mostly for the service.“

“We had a wonderful Anniversary Dinner last night, and will ABSOLUTELY return! Thank you for you attention and for a FANTASTIC meal. Thanks again“

“This was our third year in a row hosting a large dinner (13 people) in the private room downstairs, and each and every time it's been the perfect experience. The AV equipment is a breeze to set up, we control the volume of the music and the temperature in the room. That space, the team, the set menu they offer- just the best!“

“Hands down best spot for food“

“I visited recently with my extended family for my aunt’s celebration of life. The staff were amazingly considerate to our needs. My son and I have a number of anaphylactic allergies, which we made the staff aware of in advance. The staff were so kind as to point out which items would be safe for my son, and which to steer clear of. I then asked if they might be able to make me a dish that was no longer on their menu, and they obliged. It was just as delicious, if not better than I had remembered! 10/10 service, and 10/10+ food! We’ll be back soon, my son is still talking about the delicious Mac and cheese!“

“First time visiting la strada, manager came by to make sure everything was good, friendly server, I'm not familiar with Italian food so the server was helpful, he highly recommended the combo since I wasn't sure what to choose! Food was AMAZING great atmosphere for a quiet and fancy evening out!“

“Such a little hidden gem. The food is good and there is something on the menu for everyone. We tried their Donair Sub And meatball sub which were both fantastic. Based on the marinara sauce and the meatball sub, I bet their spaghetti is really good. The owners are very lovely And the prices are fair.“

“My experience was amazing. The food and service was genuinely outstanding. I was blown away by the customer service and friendliness of the staff. The server had impeccable knowledge of the menu and the food was to die for. I would definitely 10/10 recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to be blown away by a local restaurant with unique interior and delicious one of kind cuisine.“

“Had a wonderful time at the new Barrhaven location. Food was good, staff was friendly and overall it was a great experience.“

“Listen up Roy!! I never knew i could have such a positive dining experience. Our server, Des, was so kind and and helpful. Des has served us a few times at this restaurant and every single time the cheese is plentiful and the salads are unending. We truly felt the spirit of Mario himself. Thank you so much.“

“The service was top-notch. The waiter was very respectful and nice.

The food was good overall, but unfortunately the poutine contained pieces of meat with a strong, overwhelming charcoal taste. There were also many black pieces which I had to separate from the rest of the poutine. You can see an example in the second image at the bottom left and pieces in the poutine.

Other than that, the food was great. I especially liked the regular fries.

Parking: Good size parking lot, there is an area that can be used as a drop-off if needed.

Kid-friendliness: They were friendly to children.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are no big obstacles inside the restaurant to wheelchairs, although it may be a bit tight getting through to the seating area.“

“My husband and I just ate the BEST burger we have ever had!! And we eat a lot of burgers. This burger has ruined all other burgers for me. It was SO delicious!!“

“We had Canneloni and the Chicken Alfredo and both were really good! And service was super firendly and attentive! Definitely coming back!“

“Dinner was lovely. We had family from out of town. We had a variety of apps and shared mains. Everyone enjoyed all of it. Our apps were: carpaccio, calamari, ricotta and toasted baguette and the arancini. Lovely apps and nothing left. We split the lamb and gnocchi with red sauce, again, yummy. For dessert we each had a cannoli. Service was great. We had a bottle of Valpolicella and one member had hibiscus lemonade. Again, all very good. Our reservation was for 6 pm on a Friday and it was quiet when we arrived but became loud as the restaurant became full. All wonderful. Our waitress was amazing and attentive. We appreciated the great service.“

“One of the best meals I’ve ever had from East Side Mario’s!!
Fresh, tasty, and well made.
I know it’s a chain restaurant which is usually not my thing, but we gave it a shot.
Place was very busy.
They have new items on a menu, partner got a spicy chicken and pasta dish, really enjoyed it.
( I’m lactose intolerant and everything on the new menu was covered in cheese)
Big portions also.“

“The pasta was pretty decent and actually not too pricey compared to other spots around. The meat, though, felt a bit on the expensive side for such a small portion. I wasn’t really into the coffee either; it tasted burnt to me. Overall, it was a decent experience, but there are definitely some things that could be improved.“

“First time trying the pizza here at Giovanni’s Snack Bar and Pizzeria. Absolutely delicious!! Ordered the Margarita Pizza. Giovanni was extremely kind from the moment I walked in until I left today. I would highly recommend choosing Giovanni’s the next time you are craving pizza or when you’re in the area!“

“Yessss very good , me and my wife is are best restaurant now and very nice people“

“Always a wonderful and great experience ❤️ Great food 😋“

“We just arrived today evening to Ottawa no much information about where we stay or stop for dinner, luckily end up Mamma Teresa Italian traditional beautiful restaurant. Highly recommend for people they like the best. ❤️ thanks for the wonderful experience first evening in Ottawa.“

“I hosted my son's baptism party at LaFavorita. We were a group of 40. At first, I wasn't sure what to expect but at the end, they exceeded all my expectations. Nick was so nice and pleasant to work with from beginning to the end. He made sure I got everything I asked for. All staff (especially George) were fantastic and attentive to guests. The quality of food was TOP. We did family style platters and there was so much food. If you are looking for a spot to host your event, don't look any further. You will not be disappointed.“

“One of the best pizzas I’ve had in our neighbourhood.

The guy at the counter was pleasant to chat with and recommended the right pizza for us. We were in the mood to have a spicy pizza and the tandoori chicken pizza was a perfect match.

I wish I had taken a picture but the pizza was put together very nicely. The base was crunchy and pizza was surprisingly fresh, well-balanced and delicious even though we had it after a short gap.

I generally choose to build my own pizza, but this restaurant has many interesting combinations to choose from. I will be sure to try more options in the future.“

“Awesome food great staff !!!“

“Excellent food!!!! Nice place!“

“The food is always fresh and delicious, and the portions are generous. The manager and staff are always so friendly and welcoming. I had to drop the atmosphere score because they had a more old world charm with the Italian-centric decor prior to being renovated years ago.“

“Awesome sandwiches! Fast too!“

“Highly recommend this place.The original authentic taste of food.“

“Excellent lunch menu’s. Great place to buy lunch meets and so much more.“

“The best in 13 years! Seasoning and quantity and guality are superb“

“Loved the Salmon and bread. Great place.“

“Fantastic First Visit – We’ll Be Back! We had a great first experience at this lovely Italian restaurant. The atmosphere was classy yet comfortable, and the food was excellent. We shared a tasty calamari appetizer, I had a huge gourmet personal pizza, and my husband enjoyed the shrimp linguine—everything was delicious. Despite a busy restaurant and patio, the two servers handled it all with speed and care. Service was attentive, and the prices were very reasonable for the generous portions. We’ll definitely be returning!“

“Strolling through the Glebe while visiting from Yellowknife, we found this gem. We had such a lovely conversation about cheeses, truffles and even a tasting. It is so nice to have such a warm experience and support local shops. We look forward to enjoying our cheese selections and coming back the next time we visit. ❤️ If you are in the area, stop by for incredible Italian treasures and warm, heartfelt service, and a perfect Americano!“

“Very good restaurant! The staff very responsive and respectful!“

“great pizza and excellent staff plus one litre mugs of beer it don't get no better“