Alessio and the team made for a great evening! Food you can tell is homemade. Pistachio tiramisu is wow. Butternut squash ravioli packed a lot of flavour. Hard to find really good Italian restaurants. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Page
Great food, great service! Highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amir Bunyatzada
TLDR: It is a fine dining place for people who do not know what fine dining is, small portions and pretentious names doesn't make something a fine dining experience.
In long, went there for valentine's/anniversary as we were recommended this spot. The only good part of the night was the prosecco, the rest was not good...to put it nicely. It was a 5 course meal for 125cad, for which they asked a deposit in advance, so one would have hoped for exotic ingredients (given the portion sizes) or at least some creative offerings, we got neither. The service was subpar, it took me three attempts to get a glass of beer, again, for the price we were paying, this is not acceptable. Moreover, all of the food was bog standard and zero presentation whatsoever, I have gone to places where I have paid half of what I have at this establishment and received service and food that would put this place out of business.
Do not recommend, take your money and spend it elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Kibby Pollak
We had high hopes for our dinner, but for over $300 for two, the food and service was just okay... It’s a shame because we really wanted to love it - maybe it was just an off night, but we expected more for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Caroline Khawam
This is by far an absolute gem of a restaurant! Authentic Italian food, fresh and just like home :) Service was beyond excellent and the atmosphere was divine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Therrien
One of Ottawa’s best Italian spots. Great service, great wine, and authentic Italian food. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris McLachlan
We visited this restaurant tonight to celebrate my partner’s birthday and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We were greeted warmly on arrival and treated exceptionally well throughout the evening.
We chose to share all of our dishes, which was welcomed without hesitation and made the experience feel relaxed and accommodating.
The food was excellent. We began with the Tagliere Misto, a fantastic charcuterie board, with the prosciutto being a standout favourite. We also shared the butternut squash ravioli and the seared cod, both of which were beautifully prepared and thoroughly enjoyed.
Although my partner wasn’t interested in dessert, the staff kindly offered a limoncello shot and a birthday song, which was a thoughtful and memorable touch.
Thank you for the attention to detail and the lovely dining experience. We will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chloee B
Came to this place randomly for a first date night after getting married (we live in the area) and we were blown away by the food/service, this is now a new favourite. 10/10 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen Alv
Delicious food, incredible service…felt like I was back in Italy! Top in my list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edwin Liang
I chose this restaurant to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and we decided to try it for the first time out of curiosity. We were so pleasantly surprised! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor, and the service was warm, attentive, and professional throughout the evening. We truly enjoyed our time there, and it feels like a real hidden gem in the neighborhood, especially since there aren’t many fine dining options in this area.
The only small note is that we were seated in a quiet corner by the window, which was lovely for the view and privacy, but the insulation and heat circulation in that section could be improved. On a cold evening, it felt a bit chilly. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a place we’d happily return to.
The atmosphere is the perfect mix of cozy and chic.
All staff, including the manager, Karim and our server, Alessio, were attentive and welcoming.
The food was so delicious that I forgot to take photos of most of it. I enjoyed the calamari with a light, lemon/garlicky aioli. My partner, a big carnivore, gave top marks to the perfectly soft veal cheek.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander Murray
The food tastes good, but is extremely overpriced. I also noticed one of the waiters picking at leftovers from a table they were cleaning up
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Handy
We had a great meal with excellent service. The server recommended an amazing wine (Dragon) and the pasta dishes were great. I'm often disappointed by italian as my family are great italian cooks but this was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven MacArthur
First there is no parking you will have to too look around that was not noted anywhere as I was travelling a hour to go to Ottawa top restaurant the greeting once your inside was top notch they are genuine it was very inviting, place is small not much room to move around , your will be close to others while dinning , it’s loud you here everyone conversation if your not shy it’s for you at the end of night you will know everyone the waiters are super knowledgeable they know there stuff very rare these days these guys and girls come from good stock , as for the food first course had the soup tha was the best course , could have had another bowl and called in a night however we went with second course it was ok , Tuscany flavours was not there it was just salt and of course everything is salty after that so not much to say as for the dessert and cafe the brought desert and forgot the cafe but these things happen it really was not my intention to say anything a couple of things because it’s tight your elder parents would have a hard time moving around there is a slight step In the floor so you have to be careful overall it was ok but would like to have less salt and know about seating and parking before
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sachin Trivedi
We came for the pasta making class tonight and really enjoyed it! We came away from it thinking we might be able to make ravioli at home by ourselves. Special thanks to Karim for being such an awesome teacher. We will definitely be back to try the restaurant (and probably take the class again!).
Update - November
We came for dinner and had food from the special Taste of Italy menu this week. Every course we had was fantastic - we started with the focaccia and the pear salad, with the feature dishes and the tiramisu and gelato to follow. The taste was impeccable and the service excellent. We will definitely be back!
Alessio and the team made for a great evening! Food you can tell is homemade. Pistachio tiramisu is wow. Butternut squash ravioli packed a lot of flavour. Hard to find really good Italian restaurants. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service! Highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TLDR: It is a fine dining place for people who do not know what fine dining is, small portions and pretentious names doesn't make something a fine dining experience.
In long, went there for valentine's/anniversary as we were recommended this spot. The only good part of the night was the prosecco, the rest was not good...to put it nicely. It was a 5 course meal for 125cad, for which they asked a deposit in advance, so one would have hoped for exotic ingredients (given the portion sizes) or at least some creative offerings, we got neither. The service was subpar, it took me three attempts to get a glass of beer, again, for the price we were paying, this is not acceptable. Moreover, all of the food was bog standard and zero presentation whatsoever, I have gone to places where I have paid half of what I have at this establishment and received service and food that would put this place out of business.
Do not recommend, take your money and spend it elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
We had high hopes for our dinner, but for over $300 for two, the food and service was just okay... It’s a shame because we really wanted to love it - maybe it was just an off night, but we expected more for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
This is by far an absolute gem of a restaurant! Authentic Italian food, fresh and just like home :) Service was beyond excellent and the atmosphere was divine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of Ottawa’s best Italian spots. Great service, great wine, and authentic Italian food. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited this restaurant tonight to celebrate my partner’s birthday and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We were greeted warmly on arrival and treated exceptionally well throughout the evening.
We chose to share all of our dishes, which was welcomed without hesitation and made the experience feel relaxed and accommodating.
The food was excellent. We began with the Tagliere Misto, a fantastic charcuterie board, with the prosciutto being a standout favourite. We also shared the butternut squash ravioli and the seared cod, both of which were beautifully prepared and thoroughly enjoyed.
Although my partner wasn’t interested in dessert, the staff kindly offered a limoncello shot and a birthday song, which was a thoughtful and memorable touch.
Thank you for the attention to detail and the lovely dining experience. We will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came to this place randomly for a first date night after getting married (we live in the area) and we were blown away by the food/service, this is now a new favourite. 10/10 recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, incredible service…felt like I was back in Italy! Top in my list!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I chose this restaurant to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and we decided to try it for the first time out of curiosity. We were so pleasantly surprised! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor, and the service was warm, attentive, and professional throughout the evening. We truly enjoyed our time there, and it feels like a real hidden gem in the neighborhood, especially since there aren’t many fine dining options in this area.
The only small note is that we were seated in a quiet corner by the window, which was lovely for the view and privacy, but the insulation and heat circulation in that section could be improved. On a cold evening, it felt a bit chilly. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and a place we’d happily return to.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The atmosphere is the perfect mix of cozy and chic.
All staff, including the manager, Karim and our server, Alessio, were attentive and welcoming.
The food was so delicious that I forgot to take photos of most of it. I enjoyed the calamari with a light, lemon/garlicky aioli. My partner, a big carnivore, gave top marks to the perfectly soft veal cheek.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food tastes good, but is extremely overpriced. I also noticed one of the waiters picking at leftovers from a table they were cleaning up
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great meal with excellent service. The server recommended an amazing wine (Dragon) and the pasta dishes were great. I'm often disappointed by italian as my family are great italian cooks but this was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First there is no parking you will have to too look around that was not noted anywhere as I was travelling a hour to go to Ottawa top restaurant the greeting once your inside was top notch they are genuine it was very inviting, place is small not much room to move around , your will be close to others while dinning , it’s loud you here everyone conversation if your not shy it’s for you at the end of night you will know everyone the waiters are super knowledgeable they know there stuff very rare these days these guys and girls come from good stock , as for the food first course had the soup tha was the best course , could have had another bowl and called in a night however we went with second course it was ok , Tuscany flavours was not there it was just salt and of course everything is salty after that so not much to say as for the dessert and cafe the brought desert and forgot the cafe but these things happen it really was not my intention to say anything a couple of things because it’s tight your elder parents would have a hard time moving around there is a slight step
In the floor so you have to be careful overall it was ok but would like to have less salt and know about seating and parking before
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
We came for the pasta making class tonight and really enjoyed it! We came away from it thinking we might be able to make ravioli at home by ourselves. Special thanks to Karim for being such an awesome teacher. We will definitely be back to try the restaurant (and probably take the class again!).
Update - November
We came for dinner and had food from the special Taste of Italy menu this week. Every course we had was fantastic - we started with the focaccia and the pear salad, with the feature dishes and the tiramisu and gelato to follow. The taste was impeccable and the service excellent. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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