A nice restaurant, however, the detailing is a little rough. Like the entrance, the stairs and the lighting. The food was pretty good, but not very memorable.
Sum Guy
The food is good, but the portions are absurdly small and very expensive. That would be acceptable if the ambiance was worthwhile. Inside is nice, but outside not so much. I’d recommend going only if you are desperate to try some new dishes without cooking yourself and are prepared to spend $60+ per person while still having to eat somewhere else afterwards
valerie parker
Wonderful evening. Staff was very knowledgeable about the wine pairing and the food was exemplary.
Nan H
Very nice homey place. Went in a group. Had a private room setting. Service was great. The food was very pretty and tasty. Presentation and flavour was all there. Very nice experience.
Samuel Jean
Wow what a spot! From the food, to the ambience and to the service! all great
HAKIZIMANA LEE LONGIN
From the moment i stepped into North & Navy, we were met with warmth, elegance, and a clear passion for hospitality. Every dish we tried was a true delight ,beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich and authentic, with creative twist that showcased the kitchen’s skill and attention to detail. What truly set the experience apart, however, was the outstanding service. The entire team worked seamlessly together—fast, attentive, and genuinely collaborative. It felt like everyone was on the same page, anticipating needs before they were even voiced. Their professionalism and care created a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere that made the evening unforgettable.
North & Navy has set a new standard for both cuisine and service. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a top-tier dining experience. Bravo to the whole team lead by MRs.Boudin
Adam
OVERPRICED AND OVERRATED. I honestly don’t know what the hype is about. Small portions, and the food is not even that good. I’ve had way better Italian food for much cheaper. The ambiance is nice and cozy, but be prepared to pay an arm and a leg and still leaving hungry.
Heinsy
North & Navy
A beautifully decored Italian fine cuisine in the heart of Ottawa.
A highly recommended experience, great wine options, a unique menu that will meet all food preference and lastly highly educated staff that make the whole evening perfect.
I would recommend this Gem in Ottawa.
We will certainly be back! Cheers.
David Struthers
Absolutely amazing food, ambiance and service. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for something new with roots in tradition and personal service. Warm and welcoming. Thank you for an incredible experience.
Eduard A
I can't say I was too impressed with the food or service. Waiter was familiar with the menu, able to describe the foods in detail. That's about it for the pluses. Food was overhyped, some excessively salty and others bland and flavorless. Had to constantly ask for the water bottle or top ups, had empty plates sitting for 10 minutes while 20 passes of my and other waiters walked by without tidying up. Come on.
Very nice place and nice service, but food portions are small for the price and some taste overly greasy. LOVE their balsamic infused butter and bread loaves
World Wide Reviews
The red fife pasta is probably the best noodles I’ve ever had in my life. Highly recommend this establishment. I also liked their green pasta, but not nearly as much as the fife pasta
FL Mun
We visited May 2. For price, portion and taste complexity, would not recommend. As mentioned by others portions are tiny. My risotto was runny, under developed in terms of cooking time and served on a side plate, I’ve had risotto in Italy and this was not it. Our server also disappeared for 30 mins at the finish of our meal and we had to hunt down bills. Do not recommend unfortunately.
Zacch Emily
What an amazing evening - The tasting menu offered us a glimpse of their top dishes of the past 10 years. And such amazing food it was! Not only that, but our server was very pleasant, conversational, knowledgeable and brought a relaxed feel to the entire evening (I believe her name is Anya..?) Chef Adam came to speak to us during the meal, and chatted with us for over 10 minutes answering all our questions and just genuinely a great personality. Their attention to detail, from the whole staff knowing it was my wife's birthday, to knowing our names, to giving us custom menus with a personal message on each was just the touch to elevate this from a great restaurant to an experience straight out of The Bear. What a night!
kennedy roesler
North and Navy knocks it out of the park every single time. I had the treat of sitting at the chef’s pass this visit, and it was truly an art form watching everything that goes on behind the scenes. Highly, highly, highly recommend the Casseruola di Anatra — the duck was absolutely phenomenal.
A nice restaurant, however, the detailing is a little rough. Like the entrance, the stairs and the lighting. The food was pretty good, but not very memorable.
The food is good, but the portions are absurdly small and very expensive. That would be acceptable if the ambiance was worthwhile. Inside is nice, but outside not so much. I’d recommend going only if you are desperate to try some new dishes without cooking yourself and are prepared to spend $60+ per person while still having to eat somewhere else afterwards
Wonderful evening. Staff was very knowledgeable about the wine pairing and the food was exemplary.
Very nice homey place. Went in a group. Had a private room setting. Service was great. The food was very pretty and tasty. Presentation and flavour was all there. Very nice experience.
Wow what a spot! From the food, to the ambience and to the service! all great
From the moment i stepped into North & Navy, we were met with warmth, elegance, and a clear passion for hospitality. Every dish we tried was a true delight ,beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich and authentic, with creative twist that showcased the kitchen’s skill and attention to detail.
What truly set the experience apart, however, was the outstanding service. The entire team worked seamlessly together—fast, attentive, and genuinely collaborative. It felt like everyone was on the same page, anticipating needs before they were even voiced. Their professionalism and care created a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere that made the evening unforgettable.
North & Navy has set a new standard for both cuisine and service. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a top-tier dining experience. Bravo to the whole team lead by MRs.Boudin
OVERPRICED AND OVERRATED. I honestly don’t know what the hype is about. Small portions, and the food is not even that good.
I’ve had way better Italian food for much cheaper.
The ambiance is nice and cozy, but be prepared to pay an arm and a leg and still leaving hungry.
North & Navy
A beautifully decored Italian fine cuisine in the heart of Ottawa.
A highly recommended experience, great wine options, a unique menu that will meet all food preference and lastly highly educated staff that make the whole evening perfect.
I would recommend this Gem in Ottawa.
We will certainly be back!
Cheers.
Absolutely amazing food, ambiance and service. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for something new with roots in tradition and personal service. Warm and welcoming. Thank you for an incredible experience.
I can't say I was too impressed with the food or service. Waiter was familiar with the menu, able to describe the foods in detail. That's about it for the pluses.
Food was overhyped, some excessively salty and others bland and flavorless. Had to constantly ask for the water bottle or top ups, had empty plates sitting for 10 minutes while 20 passes of my and other waiters walked by without tidying up. Come on.
Restaurantji Recommends
Very nice place and nice service, but food portions are small for the price and some taste overly greasy.
LOVE their balsamic infused butter and bread loaves
The red fife pasta is probably the best noodles I’ve ever had in my life. Highly recommend this establishment. I also liked their green pasta, but not nearly as much as the fife pasta
We visited May 2. For price, portion and taste complexity, would not recommend. As mentioned by others portions are tiny. My risotto was runny, under developed in terms of cooking time and served on a side plate, I’ve had risotto in Italy and this was not it. Our server also disappeared for 30 mins at the finish of our meal and we had to hunt down bills. Do not recommend unfortunately.
What an amazing evening -
The tasting menu offered us a glimpse of their top dishes of the past 10 years. And such amazing food it was! Not only that, but our server was very pleasant, conversational, knowledgeable and brought a relaxed feel to the entire evening (I believe her name is Anya..?)
Chef Adam came to speak to us during the meal, and chatted with us for over 10 minutes answering all our questions and just genuinely a great personality.
Their attention to detail, from the whole staff knowing it was my wife's birthday, to knowing our names, to giving us custom menus with a personal message on each was just the touch to elevate this from a great restaurant to an experience straight out of The Bear.
What a night!
North and Navy knocks it out of the park every single time. I had the treat of sitting at the chef’s pass this visit, and it was truly an art form watching everything that goes on behind the scenes. Highly, highly, highly recommend the Casseruola di Anatra — the duck was absolutely phenomenal.
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