50 Best Italian Restaurants near Vanier

“The food is delicious, very flavourful. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is friendly and cozy. They make you feel at home in this quaint little restaurant. I would highly recommend it to Italian food lovers.“

“Lovely atmosphere and ambience. Service was impeccable and the food amazing …. First time there with a wonderful friend that introduced us to this hidden jewel. Will definitely be back!!!“

“It was my wedding anniversary today, and I swung by Pizza Hut to grab dinner for my family. The staff there were super friendly and absolutely on point — they even slipped me a cute little note saying “Happy Anniversary,” which honestly made my day. The vibe was great, the service was top-notch, and that new Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Crust was next level. Big shout-out to the team for making the whole experience feel extra special!“

“Nice service“

“Opening day in Old Ottawa South -- delicious sandwiches and the best cannoli I have had in years... welcome to the neighbourhood Roberto's Corner!“

“Went here for our 2nd wedding anniversary. A very delicious widespread of food! We were not disappointed. Amazing customer service, cute drinks, and yummy food. What more could we ask for?! One of our favourites was their unique dinner for two, fried chicken pizza and salad! Very filling, a good contrast, and not greasy! We will definitely be back!“

“My friend and I just had dinner at Retro Gusto. Super busy p’ave for a Monday night. Food was amazing; excellent Cesar Salad and that Margherita pizza was to die for. On Monday night, they had a «happy hour » for the Negroni drinks which were amazing. Service by Emma was amazing! Super nice smile and always happy to answer our question. Definitely on my « let’s go back » list.“

“We enjoyed our dining experience very much! The ambiance and service was fantastic! The food was fresh and delicious with excellent size portions! Highly recommend!“

“Went in on wednesday afternoon, had a wonderful meal and even better service. There was a large group being quite loud at the time but it seems like the server had it handled and insured that my experience was still a 10. I would add stars if I could.

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“Great food! Atmosphere was great, and the waitress was very accommodating. Only thing I can suggest was the tables are too small.“

“Last Saturday, June 27, 2026 I celebrated a birthday with 2 dear friends and we all agreed that this evening chez Caméline was perfect! We were warmly greeted by our waiter, Minuentak, who was brilliant in his detailed descriptions of the food,his suggestions re wine choices, including the excellent non alcoholic wine - Antelope, and his genuine attention to our well-being. The octopus, the stuffed zucchini blossoms and my choice, the thon tartare offered amazing flavours ( strawberry, ginger and oxalis) and were presented beautifully. Each dish was unique and delicious! We all had the same entrée, crevettes norvégiennes with fresh pasta, topped with trout caviar in a delicate but flavorful sauce - an original combination of textures, colours and flavors. Wow! For dessert, we shared an amazing concoction of cake, pistachios, almonds??? - Totally creative and totally delicious - a perfect ending to an excellent dinner. Thanks to the chef and his culinary team for making this evening so special for all of us - clearly a 5 - star experience! Merci beaucoup! Samedi dernier, le 27 juin 2026, j'ai fêté un anniversaire avec 2 cheres amies et nous avons tous été d'accord pour dire que cette soirée chez Caméline était parfaite ! Nous avons été chaleureusement accueillis par notre serveur, Minuentak, qui a été brillant dans ses descriptions détaillées des plats, ses suggestions concernant le choix des vins, y compris l'excellent vin non alcoolisé - Antelope, et son véritable souci de notre bien-être. Le poulpe, les fleurs de courgette farcies et mon choix, le tartare de thon, offraient des saveurs incroyables (fraise, gingembre et oxalis) et étaient présentés magnifiquement. Chaque plat était unique et délicieux ! Nous avons tous pris la même entrée, des crevettes norvégiennes avec des pâtes fraîches, surmontées de caviar de truite dans une sauce délicate mais savoureuse - une combinaison originale de textures, couleurs et saveurs. Wow ! Pour le dessert, nous avons partagé une création incroyable de gâteau, pistaches, amandes ??? - totalement créatif et totalement délicieux - une fin parfaite pour un excellent dîner. Merci au chef et à son équipe culinaire d'avoir rendu cette soirée si spéciale.“

“Went on a friend's recommendation, chef suggested chicken parmesan sandwich. Perfect bun, fantastic meal. Highly recommend.“

“We went tonight for our friend’s birthday. Food was amazing, drinks were good, service was excellent. 10/10 recommend. Note it is small inside, very quaint. As a person with a young baby, I won’t be bringing her (my daughter) there; we’ll keep it for a date night 😅“

“Last nights outing (2 couples) was a real treat. Excellent food and cocktails at very reasonable prices given the quality. Highly recommended for good value and great service.“

“Amazing sandwiches, bought many frozen meals especially lasagna different sizes, ALL amazing. Just tried the beef barley soup…best ever had! Top notch customer service as well!“

“was a great experience 10 outta 10“

“The best pizza in townnnnnnnnnn“

“We were a larger group yesterday arriving for an early lunch. We were lucky to have Riley as our waiter who we were told, was just starting out. Although I had worked as a waitress myself, and later on taught Customer Service for many years, I would not have guessed that Riley was new. He was personable, friendly and polite, quickly built rapport with all of us while ensuring that everybody's needs were taken care of in a timely manner. In addition, I noticed that Riley scanned the room at all times, as a good waiter should, but many waiters rarely do. Good luck to you, Riley, and good on you, East Side Mario's for having him on your team! We will be back for sure.“

“Super nice service and very delicious food. The carbonara was a bit of a surprise for me, as I lived for a while in Italy, but never had a Carbonara with onions before,... but maybe it's a variaty of a specific Italian region 😅😎 which I haven't heard of 🤔 Overall : it's a five star experience with brilliant staff and atmosphere 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 👍🎉❤️“

“Just yesterday I had the pleasure of throwing my mother a surprise 70th birthday party here. Sarah and her staff pulled off an evening we won’t soon forget! Thank you everything. 🙏 We’ll be back!“

“We were looking for authentic Italian and this is it!! We highly recommend you make time to stop here!!!“

“Hopefully will return one day 😢 best Italian restaurant Ottawa has had by far!“

“We visited Napoli’s on a quiet Wednesday evening and had such a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, the perfect way to unwind after a full day. The food was absolutely phenomenal. You can truly taste the attention to detail and the quality of the ingredients in every dish. The pizza was hands down some of the best I’ve ever had, fresh, flavorful, perfectly prepared, and very generously portioned. The meatball subs were incredibly delicious, and the poutine was smothered in a generous amount of rich gravy and cheese. Nothing was skimpy, everything felt thoughtfully made. The service was just as impressive as the food. Friendly, welcoming, attentive, and quick, they made us feel completely relaxed and genuinely appreciated as guests. For the quality and portion sizes, the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend Napoli’s to anyone looking for authentic Italian food in Ottawa. Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be back.“

“We celebrated my mother's 85th birthday at Mr. B's last night and it was fantastic. The food was amazing, our server was amazing and really seemed to genuinely enjoy being there. The owner was very accommodating and attentive and came by several times. We will be back for sure.“

“First time trying the pizza here at Giovanni’s Snack Bar and Pizzeria. Absolutely delicious!! Ordered the Margarita Pizza. Giovanni was extremely kind from the moment I walked in until I left today. I would highly recommend choosing Giovanni’s the next time you are craving pizza or when you’re in the area!“

“Great pizza with lots of toppings! Got the 2 small 3 topping special with onion green pepper and chicken. Lots of peppers and big pieces of chicken. The dough was fantastic too. Will definitely be going back, can’t wait to try some other menu items.“

“This was our third year in a row hosting a large dinner (13 people) in the private room downstairs, and each and every time it's been the perfect experience. The AV equipment is a breeze to set up, we control the volume of the music and the temperature in the room. That space, the team, the set menu they offer- just the best!“

“Giuseppe was our server and he was of the most spirited nature. He was very helpful on our choice of wine, the wine was very full and very Tuscany. The grapes could be tasted through every taste bud. We started our dinner with Lumache (Snails covered in cheese and garlic butter) and that was good for two people. Then we reached our main course, we both got the combo plate (Veal Parmasean, cannelloni and gnocchi) We ended the night by talking to Rick, he was a very pleasant conversation piece that offered insight into the history of La Strada. Before tip, the price for two was $142.40 (163.76 with 15% tip) Our night was amazing, shout out to @sparkthegenius on tiktok who made me aware of this establishment.“

“Wow, just an amazing experience. Food is delicious, coffee stand out with quality and taste. Super friendly and family oriented atmosphere. Alit of non mall restaurants don’t even reach this level of perfection. Tks Maggie :)“

“What a Delicious Sandwich, amazing ingredients the bread was baked so well.
Hands down the Best location in the city to get a Sandwich that transfers you to Rome.

Thank you, thank you.
Don't miss out get the whole experience from the 1st to the last bite.“

“Our 12-year old was incepted by ads on YouTube and asked for chicken parm from East Side Mario’s. We had not been to the chain in over a decade and were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity.

The chicken parm came as a massive double cutlet portion, fresh and crispy, with a side of spaghetti. We also ordered the meatball sandwich, also tasty. Madison was a great server and stayed very attentive to our table through the whole visit.

Will not wait another decade before coming back :)“

“Delicious pizzas and delicious shawarma’s! Owner is pleasant and welcoming! Cannot wait to order another Shawarma!“

“Lucho provided catering for my wedding for 110 people absolutely loved it. He served for us, had a great price, and provides excellent customer service. I’d highly recommend him for anything from a single lasagna to catering for over 100 people. Thanks Lucho“

“My husband and I just ate the BEST burger we have ever had!! And we eat a lot of burgers. This burger has ruined all other burgers for me. It was SO delicious!!“

“Best food on the Ottawa area, I order food more than the average person & I can't beat Mr. Mozzarella's prices for the quality of the food!
I highly recommend this restaurant. Personal favorite - Pizza & wings with make your own combo plate!
Thank you Mr. Mozzarella for always delivering the highest quality foods!!“

“Excellent food!!!! Nice place!“

“😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍“

“My boss recommended a sandwich from here today and I am glad he did! I had the turkey sandwich on a focaccia bun and it was amazing! Highly recommend!“

“Best Pizza in Orleans, if not Ottawa. Their food is ready FAST and always fresh and piping hot. Their staff and delivery crew are super friendly. Hats off to Tony’s Pizza. They knock it out of the park every time.“

“Voici un exemple d’avis 5 étoiles pour un restaurant italien : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Une expérience absolument incroyable ! La nourriture était délicieuse, pleine de saveurs authentiques italiennes. Les pâtes étaient parfaitement al dente et la sauce maison était tout simplement exquise. Le service était chaleureux et attentionné, on se sent vraiment bien accueilli. L’ambiance est conviviale et élégante à la fois. Je recommande fortement ce restaurant, j’y retournerai sans hésiter !“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The food is great and the staff is amazing!“

“Sandwich was amazing! Glad I will be working near this location for the next few weeks! I know what I'm having everyday for lunch! 😊“

“My experience was amazing. The food and service was genuinely outstanding. I was blown away by the customer service and friendliness of the staff. The server had impeccable knowledge of the menu and the food was to die for. I would definitely 10/10 recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to be blown away by a local restaurant with unique interior and delicious one of kind cuisine.“

“We had an amazing experience at la favorita in Little Italy Ottawa and I had to leave a review! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was fantastic. What really stood out was the service and the owners care. Our server Houda was very friendly , and made us feel welcomed. You can tell the team really cares about their customers. The vibe was warm and welcoming, not too loud — perfect for a date night.“

“We've been working right behind La Roma for weeks and finally decided to try their pizza—and wow, we're glad we did! 🤩🍕i placed an order for take out and it was no problem!

This is honestly the BEST pizza we've ever had! The crust was incredibly light and airy, the sauce tasted fresh and homemade with beautiful basil flavor, and you could actually taste the fennel in the sausage. Every bite was amazing.

You can tell they use quality ingredients and take pride in what they make. We'll definitely be back! 🍕🍕😁“

“This was a hidden gem for me. Natasha was a great hostess and her service was exceptional. The Calabrese was soooo good that i actually got one for takeout! The chili oil was so good and Natasha was kind enough to give me some for takeout as well! I will be back for sure“

“I recently celebrated my 50th birthday at Mezzanotte and it was a very nice experience. Not only is the restaurant aesthetically pleasing, the ambiance was amazing. I can’t say enough about our server Sue, she was attentive, personable, funny and made my first experience here a memorable one. We were a bigger group so I got to taste quite a few appetizers and everything was delicious. Main course was also to perfection! I can’t wait to pay them another visit soon.“

“We had Canneloni and the Chicken Alfredo and both were really good! And service was super firendly and attentive! Definitely coming back!“

“The pasta was pretty decent and actually not too pricey compared to other spots around. The meat, though, felt a bit on the expensive side for such a small portion. I wasn’t really into the coffee either; it tasted burnt to me. Overall, it was a decent experience, but there are definitely some things that could be improved.“