Loved the warm, cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. I tried the Prosciutto Crudo for the first time and instantly fell in love with the bold, vibrant flavors—the dry-aged prosciutto paired beautifully with the balsamic and arugula. An great experience overall, and I highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ghulam Jafar
Very nice
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luka Petrusevski
First class! Those are the first words that come to mind. Put simply, Bistro Ristoro is a gem. From the food to the atmosphere, everything about it just works. If you’re in Ottawa, you genuinely shouldn't miss it. The menu offers an experience that’s well separated from your typical restaurant fare.
We had a couple of pizzas and the pljeskavica, which were each incredible. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients; honestly, it felt more authentic than the meals I’ve had traveling abroad. Hearing about the preparation of the food and the work behind the scenes - it’s easy to see where the quality starts from.
What really made the night, though, was the vibe. Between the smooth jazz and the owner welcoming us at the door with so much warmth and a few great stories, we felt like regulars immediately. Bistro Ristoro offers an experience that truly feels like a rarity these days.
We were just passing through from Windsor, but this meal made the long drive entirely worth it. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jay Allen
I ate at the restaurant with my family and we all enjoyed the experience. The service was very good and the food was great. Portions are very large, but also high quality. The decor of the restaurant was dark but very tasteful. The outdoor signage — photos of the food — led me to believe the restaurant would be touristy, but the restaurant was much more than expected.
I would recommend to the owner to remove the outdoor photos and install a sign that better reflects the quality of the food and service.
I will return to try the pizza next.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sébastien Berche
A little gem !! ✨❤️ We had the pasta carbonara and bolognese, nice selection of wines by the glass, espresso available to finish your meal. 👌 Great service. And warm atmosphere. I highly recommend ✅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francois Rioux
Solid experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lavinia Salinas
Fantastic food and service by server Valentyne and owner.Very cozy place. Ordered Pizza Margherita, the crust was great, the cheese very good and the sauce just perfect. Olive oil and high quality vinegar, as well as some other condiments were offered to top the pizza. I would highly recommend this place, definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ouleiyah Lababneh
Cedrick was an angel! Incredible staff, really treated us well. The vibes were lovely, and the place is comfortable, beautiful and food was good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gigi Ng
For the price, the service and food was poor. Most of the restaurant was empty. Yet, the bread was burnt. Cleared plates were not removed, server did not understand what was ordered and did not deliver what was ordered.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Natasha Vujovic
Amazing food, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere. The present owner is hands-on and welcoming, which really shows in the experience. Don’t miss the Balkan food—it’s a must-try!
A hidden Gem on Clarence Street off of Sussex Drive in The ByWard Market! The food is always so fresh and each bite is delicious. Love the casual relaxed vibe with a European flair. Thank you Vlad and your team
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
P Cochran
Best Pizza in town indeed, if you can believe it. Not the only thing on the menu, by far, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I mean, it’s pizza, how special can it be?!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erik Fordman
Great restaurant! The food was delicious and fresh, beautifully presented. Special thanks to our server Anna — she was very attentive, polite, and professional. But you should update and add photos to the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bojan Vangelov
Very good place best food we ever tried and give you back memories from back home if you are for some taste of balkan food this is the right place to visit. Everything is amazing from food to service thank you again and see you in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benet Wars
Delicious pizza and outstanding service! The service was prompt, professional, and exceptionally welcoming. A wonderful experience overall.
Loved the warm, cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. I tried the Prosciutto Crudo for the first time and instantly fell in love with the bold, vibrant flavors—the dry-aged prosciutto paired beautifully with the balsamic and arugula. An great experience overall, and I highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
First class! Those are the first words that come to mind. Put simply, Bistro Ristoro is a gem. From the food to the atmosphere, everything about it just works. If you’re in Ottawa, you genuinely shouldn't miss it. The menu offers an experience that’s well separated from your typical restaurant fare.
We had a couple of pizzas and the pljeskavica, which were each incredible. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients; honestly, it felt more authentic than the meals I’ve had traveling abroad. Hearing about the preparation of the food and the work behind the scenes - it’s easy to see where the quality starts from.
What really made the night, though, was the vibe. Between the smooth jazz and the owner welcoming us at the door with so much warmth and a few great stories, we felt like regulars immediately. Bistro Ristoro offers an experience that truly feels like a rarity these days.
We were just passing through from Windsor, but this meal made the long drive entirely worth it. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ate at the restaurant with my family and we all enjoyed the experience. The service was very good and the food was great. Portions are very large, but also high quality. The decor of the restaurant was dark but very tasteful. The outdoor signage — photos of the food — led me to believe the restaurant would be touristy, but the restaurant was much more than expected.
I would recommend to the owner to remove the outdoor photos and install a sign that better reflects the quality of the food and service.
I will return to try the pizza next.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A little gem !! ✨❤️
We had the pasta carbonara and bolognese, nice selection of wines by the glass, espresso available to finish your meal. 👌
Great service. And warm atmosphere.
I highly recommend ✅
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food and service by server Valentyne and owner.Very cozy place. Ordered Pizza Margherita, the crust was great, the cheese very good and the sauce just perfect. Olive oil and high quality vinegar, as well as some other condiments were offered to top the pizza. I would highly recommend this place, definitely coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cedrick was an angel! Incredible staff, really treated us well. The vibes were lovely, and the place is comfortable, beautiful and food was good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For the price, the service and food was poor. Most of the restaurant was empty. Yet, the bread was burnt. Cleared plates were not removed, server did not understand what was ordered and did not deliver what was ordered.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Amazing food, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere. The present owner is hands-on and welcoming, which really shows in the experience. Don’t miss the Balkan food—it’s a must-try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A hidden Gem on Clarence Street off of Sussex Drive in The ByWard Market! The food is always so fresh and each bite is delicious. Love the casual relaxed vibe with a European flair. Thank you Vlad and your team
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Pizza in town indeed, if you can believe it. Not the only thing on the menu, by far, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I mean, it’s pizza, how special can it be?!?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great restaurant! The food was delicious and fresh, beautifully presented. Special thanks to our server Anna — she was very attentive, polite, and professional.
But you should update and add photos to the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good place best food we ever tried and give you back memories from back home if you are for some taste of balkan food this is the right place to visit.
Everything is amazing from food to service thank you again and see you in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious pizza and outstanding service! The service was prompt, professional, and exceptionally welcoming. A wonderful experience overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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