Food was very mediocre, the grilled salmon is probably farmgrown and from a mediocre supplier since it was very fatty and tasted bland. The appetizer were decent.
We had a private room rented which was looking nice. When we were about to leave, the older grayed hair man was almost pushing us to leave, saying he had to start NOW. We still had 20min reserved and we were literally leaving.
Would not go back with our families, generally overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Vince Brunet
We’ve done there a few times. Food and service always top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dora Dalietos
One of the best restaurants in town. Every dish is delicious and the staff is always friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Calamari
Karen Giust
We just had our Christmas party last night in their private room. Everything was amazing. The food and service always excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Aglio E Olio with Grilled Shrimp, Misc Apps with Lamb Spiedini, Chicken Marsala, Vitello Babbos, Calamari, Chicken Parm
Vanessa Wilson
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Babbos, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish! From the moment we walked in, the welcoming atmosphere set the tone for a wonderful evening.
The menu offered a delightful selection of dishes, each prepared with care and presented beautifully. The service was impeccable; the staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made us feel truly special and catered to our every need with a smile.
I highly recommend Babbos for anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience. We will definitely be returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mayur Soni
“Cheats” We went for a quick dinner on a Tuesday eve. Slow service - I asked for IPA pint before my meal and it was put on my table by the waitress after the meal was finished ( easy 30 to 40 min) she asked oh you finished do you still want it and when I denied - she took it back. Best part they still charged me for the returned drink which was served to another table while I was paying.
Sad approach by such a reputed restaurant Food was ok nothing extra ordinary
Please stop charging your customers for the food / drink you forgot to serve and they didn’t consume
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Susanna Donato
We we're having a wonderful dinner with friends at Babbos. We've been several times. Excellent food, authentic Italian cuisine. Service was great very well cared for. The atmosphere was cozy, busy, and comfortable. You definitely need reservations. A first date to impress, great with family and friends or to celebrate a special occasion they have a separate small area more private. Just a wonderful night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Aglio E Olio with Grilled Shrimp, Misc Apps with Lamb Spiedini, Veal Alla Pizzaiola, Crostini Misti, Spaghetti Bolognese, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala, Baked Salmon, Vitello Babbos, Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Calamari, Alfredo Pasta with Grilled Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, Tagliatelle Dello Chef
Fa Fa
I recently visited this Italian restaurant, and while the food was genuinely good, I felt a bit let down by the overall experience. Right from the start, there wasn’t a warm welcome or any greeting, which made the atmosphere feel cold. On top of that, there was this strange smell of raw meat in the dining area definitely not what you want when you’re sitting down for a nice meal.
Our server was young and clearly trying, but it was obvious she needed more training. She would reach across the table to grab our dishes rather than walking around, which felt awkward and unpolished. Also, we were hoping for a dessert menu, but it turns out they don’t have one and had to tell us verbally, which was a bit disappointing since it would have been nice to end with something sweet. They did not have crème brûlée or tiramisu.
One thing that really stood out, though, was when a family nearby was celebrating a kid’s birthday. The server just handed over the cake without a smile or even a warm “Happy Birthday!” It was honestly heartbreaking to see a little moment like that handled so carelessly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Joanne Lacoursiere
Vegetarian options: Many options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Carla McCloskey
My friends and I went to Babbos for dinner last week. From the very first bite I was in love with my Linguine Pescatore (red sauce) and it only improved with every bite thereafter. Lots of perfectly cooked seafood. Service was good with just the right amount of server interaction. We were 6 guests and there were no complaints at all. Lots of parking which a lovely bonus for a restaurant. I can't wait to go again!
Exceptional Italian food. Highly recommend! My wife and I frequent here for our date nights.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephane Therrien
Only reason we went there is because we received 3 gift certificates for the restaurant this year. So we took the hour drive to try it out and we were very impressed with the service and quality of food that was served to us that night. We do plan to visit again, but this time maybe on the way back for somewhere at that end of town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cecilia Leong
We had an amazing date night here! The service was so wonderful and the staff really went above and beyond.
They were having a bit of a slower night due to some new kitchen staff but honestly I barely noticed due to the attentiveness of everyone. Bread was constantly offered to make sure we had something to eat from. There were frequent updates and checkins to let us know our food was on its way. Pur plates were always cleared promptly once we did finish our food. The warmth and friendliness of the staff really made a huge difference. Will come back again just for the service alone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
S L
Probably my third dinner there over the years and we were there just a couple nights ago - Babbos is so good & still one of my fave restaurants in Ottawa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vitello Babbos
stvfcy
This was our first time to Babbos and we were very impressed. The decor and lighting was excellent, the servers were all outfitted in casual golf shirts,t-shirts yet the ambiance was upscale and relaxed. They were very busy when we arrived at 7:15pm so took a bit of time for the antipastos to arrive but I have to say that it was welcome since we are tired of those restaurants that seat, feed, and bill you in 75 minutes. We welcomed the time after a long week. Food was excellent, well portioned, and presented. Drinks were average, my wife had a cocktail that she liked but not loved, and we both had 9oz wine with dinner which was good though we purposely did not order the super expensive. All-in-all we will definately return and look forward to trying more options from their menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Veal Alla Pizzaiola, Linguine Pescatore
Food was very mediocre, the grilled salmon is probably farmgrown and from a mediocre supplier since it was very fatty and tasted bland. The appetizer were decent.
We had a private room rented which was looking nice. When we were about to leave, the older grayed hair man was almost pushing us to leave, saying he had to start NOW. We still had 20min reserved and we were literally leaving.
Would not go back with our families, generally overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
We’ve done there a few times. Food and service always top notch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants in town. Every dish is delicious and the staff is always friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Calamari
We just had our Christmas party last night in their private room. Everything was amazing. The food and service always excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Aglio E Olio with Grilled Shrimp, Misc Apps with Lamb Spiedini, Chicken Marsala, Vitello Babbos, Calamari, Chicken Parm
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Babbos, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish! From the moment we walked in, the welcoming atmosphere set the tone for a wonderful evening.
The menu offered a delightful selection of dishes, each prepared with care and presented beautifully. The service was impeccable; the staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made us feel truly special and catered to our every need with a smile.
I highly recommend Babbos for anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience. We will definitely be returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
“Cheats”
We went for a quick dinner on a Tuesday eve. Slow service - I asked for IPA pint before my meal and it was put on my table by the waitress after the meal was finished ( easy 30 to 40 min) she asked oh you finished do you still want it and when I denied - she took it back. Best part they still charged me for the returned drink which was served to another table while I was paying.
Sad approach by such a reputed restaurant
Food was ok nothing extra ordinary
Please stop charging your customers for the food / drink you forgot to serve and they didn’t consume
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
We we're having a wonderful dinner with friends at Babbos. We've been several times. Excellent food, authentic Italian cuisine. Service was great very well cared for. The atmosphere was cozy, busy, and comfortable. You definitely need reservations. A first date to impress, great with family and friends or to celebrate a special occasion they have a separate small area more private. Just a wonderful night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Linguine Aglio E Olio with Grilled Shrimp, Misc Apps with Lamb Spiedini, Veal Alla Pizzaiola, Crostini Misti, Spaghetti Bolognese, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala, Baked Salmon, Vitello Babbos, Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Calamari, Alfredo Pasta with Grilled Chicken, Chicken Parmesan, Tagliatelle Dello Chef
I recently visited this Italian restaurant, and while the food was genuinely good, I felt a bit let down by the overall experience. Right from the start, there wasn’t a warm welcome or any greeting, which made the atmosphere feel cold. On top of that, there was this strange smell of raw meat in the dining area definitely not what you want when you’re sitting down for a nice meal.
Our server was young and clearly trying, but it was obvious she needed more training. She would reach across the table to grab our dishes rather than walking around, which felt awkward and unpolished. Also, we were hoping for a dessert menu, but it turns out they don’t have one and had to tell us verbally, which was a bit disappointing since it would have been nice to end with something sweet. They did not have crème brûlée or tiramisu.
One thing that really stood out, though, was when a family nearby was celebrating a kid’s birthday. The server just handed over the cake without a smile or even a warm “Happy Birthday!” It was honestly heartbreaking to see a little moment like that handled so carelessly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Vegetarian options: Many options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My friends and I went to Babbos for dinner last week. From the very first bite I was in love with my Linguine Pescatore (red sauce) and it only improved with every bite thereafter. Lots of perfectly cooked seafood. Service was good with just the right amount of server interaction. We were 6 guests and there were no complaints at all. Lots of parking which a lovely bonus for a restaurant. I can't wait to go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Exceptional Italian food. Highly recommend! My wife and I frequent here for our date nights.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Only reason we went there is because we received 3 gift certificates for the restaurant this year. So we took the hour drive to try it out and we were very impressed with the service and quality of food that was served to us that night. We do plan to visit again, but this time maybe on the way back for somewhere at that end of town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an amazing date night here! The service was so wonderful and the staff really went above and beyond.
They were having a bit of a slower night due to some new kitchen staff but honestly I barely noticed due to the attentiveness of everyone. Bread was constantly offered to make sure we had something to eat from. There were frequent updates and checkins to let us know our food was on its way. Pur plates were always cleared promptly once we did finish our food. The warmth and friendliness of the staff really made a huge difference. Will come back again just for the service alone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Probably my third dinner there over the years and we were there just a couple nights ago - Babbos is so good & still one of my fave restaurants in Ottawa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vitello Babbos
This was our first time to Babbos and we were very impressed. The decor and lighting was excellent, the servers were all outfitted in casual golf shirts,t-shirts yet the ambiance was upscale and relaxed. They were very busy when we arrived at 7:15pm so took a bit of time for the antipastos to arrive but I have to say that it was welcome since we are tired of those restaurants that seat, feed, and bill you in 75 minutes. We welcomed the time after a long week. Food was excellent, well portioned, and presented. Drinks were average, my wife had a cocktail that she liked but not loved, and we both had 9oz wine with dinner which was good though we purposely did not order the super expensive. All-in-all we will definately return and look forward to trying more options from their menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad, Veal Alla Pizzaiola, Linguine Pescatore
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