Wonderful little deli cafe!! Owner is super nice and the sandwhich was fantastic :) feels very homey, definitely will be coming back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jane Gates
Fabulous little place. Feels like you are in Italy. Carefully sourced ingredients prepared fresh. Cannot recommend highly enough!!Kid-friendliness: Seems like a place kids would love
Recommended dishes: Daily Hot Sandwich Specials, Tomato Salad
Amber B
Places like this are the reason the term “hidden gem” exists. Feels just like Italy, and like you’re lucky to have found it.I’ve never looked at a menu, I always let Genio, the proprietor, choose based on what’s fresh and each time is better than the last.The value is unbeatable, the flavours unmatched - espresso, wine, food - it’s all simple, yet absolutely perfect.Once I asked for the tomato salad that I’d had the week before, and he wouldn’t do it because the tomatoes weren’t good enough. *THAT* is the kind of pride he takes in his work.Hands down my favourite place to take clients, friends, family visiting from out of town. If you’re looking for a trendy insta spot this isn’t it, but that’s my favourite part about it. It’s authentic and family run and so, so special - truly, Little Italy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Briand
Genio is amazing. Walk into his Italian home kitchen and have a daily special or whatever else you prefer on the menu. Ingredients are always fresh, of high quality, often made on premises, and prepared with skill and care.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Boaz Aharony
So much care into ingredients and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Hot Sandwich Specials, Tomato Salad
Edward Finn
He takes his time. Don’t go there if you can’t handle that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Inna Romanii
I had the most amazing sandwich with chicken at this place! The flavors were outstanding, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich Charcuterie
Emelina Montoya
Really tasty, fresh food. The tomatoes especially are super juicy. I got The prosciutto and provolone sandwich. The diced tomatoes came with his own house made sauce and it was also delicious. As soon as I walked in the place smelled amazing. I would highly recommend this place and also would definitely come again. A hidden gem for sure. Inside is a bit small but there is also a small patio on the outside. Most people seemed to have walked there but I am not sure where parking could be available.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Imported Prosciutto with Provolone
Opulence Coffee
A gem of a place. The real deal! A proper Italian joint. We will be returning often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isaac
An absolutely amazing spot. He makes all his own food, nothing is pre made, and the specials are killer. It felt like I was at my Italian grandma's house, both the ambiance of the open kitchen and the quality and freshness of the food. Definitely get old school Italy vibes from here.Easily some of the best Italian sandwiches in Ottawa.
Absolutely delicious. Order ahead if you're in a rush. Everything is made
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Hot Sandwich Specials, Italian Cold Cuts
Nader Salib
My week is completely thrown off if I don't eat here at least once or twice a
Food: 5
Maud Rabane
Nous avons pris 2 sandwichs différents. Ils étaient délicieux et bien garnis en viande!! Nous reviendrons certainement.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich Charcuterie, Daily Hot Sandwich Specials
Rick Huot
By far Ottawa’s best kept secret. Everything is made fresh to order so be prepared to wait a little. The bread, tomato sauce (from fresh tomatoes), pickles, mustard, porchetta, sausages …are all made from scratch. Ingredients are all sourced locally. An absolute gem of a place.
Amanda
Had the sausage and rapini sandwich. it was delicious and the place was adorable. The owner was super sweet and he seemed to be genuinely passionate about cooking. We came in and after we ordered he straight up warned us that everything is made fresh so to expect a bit of a wait and it was worth it! Go there if you're not in a rush, bring your laptop, sudoku, crochet or a friend to have a nice conversation with while you wait for a delicious homemade Italian meal.
Wonderful little deli cafe!! Owner is super nice and the sandwhich was fantastic :) feels very homey, definitely will be coming back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous little place. Feels like you are in Italy. Carefully sourced ingredients prepared fresh. Cannot recommend highly enough!!Kid-friendliness: Seems like a place kids would love
Recommended dishes: Daily Hot Sandwich Specials, Tomato Salad
Places like this are the reason the term “hidden gem” exists. Feels just like Italy, and like you’re lucky to have found it.I’ve never looked at a menu, I always let Genio, the proprietor, choose based on what’s fresh and each time is better than the last.The value is unbeatable, the flavours unmatched - espresso, wine, food - it’s all simple, yet absolutely perfect.Once I asked for the tomato salad that I’d had the week before, and he wouldn’t do it because the tomatoes weren’t good enough. *THAT* is the kind of pride he takes in his work.Hands down my favourite place to take clients, friends, family visiting from out of town. If you’re looking for a trendy insta spot this isn’t it, but that’s my favourite part about it. It’s authentic and family run and so, so special - truly, Little Italy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Genio is amazing. Walk into his Italian home kitchen and have a daily special or whatever else you prefer on the menu. Ingredients are always fresh, of high quality, often made on premises, and prepared with skill and care.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So much care into ingredients and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Hot Sandwich Specials, Tomato Salad
He takes his time. Don’t go there if you can’t handle that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the most amazing sandwich with chicken at this place! The flavors were outstanding, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich Charcuterie
Really tasty, fresh food. The tomatoes especially are super juicy. I got The prosciutto and provolone sandwich. The diced tomatoes came with his own house made sauce and it was also delicious. As soon as I walked in the place smelled amazing. I would highly recommend this place and also would definitely come again. A hidden gem for sure. Inside is a bit small but there is also a small patio on the outside. Most people seemed to have walked there but I am not sure where parking could be available.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Imported Prosciutto with Provolone
A gem of a place. The real deal! A proper Italian joint. We will be returning often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An absolutely amazing spot. He makes all his own food, nothing is pre made, and the specials are killer. It felt like I was at my Italian grandma's house, both the ambiance of the open kitchen and the quality and freshness of the food. Definitely get old school Italy vibes from here.Easily some of the best Italian sandwiches in Ottawa.
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Absolutely delicious. Order ahead if you're in a rush. Everything is made
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Hot Sandwich Specials, Italian Cold Cuts
My week is completely thrown off if I don't eat here at least once or twice a
Food: 5
Nous avons pris 2 sandwichs différents. Ils étaient délicieux et bien garnis en viande!! Nous reviendrons certainement.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich Charcuterie, Daily Hot Sandwich Specials
By far Ottawa’s best kept secret. Everything is made fresh to order so be prepared to wait a little. The bread, tomato sauce (from fresh tomatoes), pickles, mustard, porchetta, sausages …are all made from scratch. Ingredients are all sourced locally. An absolute gem of a place.
Had the sausage and rapini sandwich. it was delicious and the place was adorable. The owner was super sweet and he seemed to be genuinely passionate about cooking. We came in and after we ordered he straight up warned us that everything is made fresh so to expect a bit of a wait and it was worth it! Go there if you're not in a rush, bring your laptop, sudoku, crochet or a friend to have a nice conversation with while you wait for a delicious homemade Italian meal.