We came on a Friday night without a reservation and were seated on the patio. The patio is between the two buildings so it's shaded but cute! I loved my vodka sauce pasta. The sauce was to die for. My husband enjoyed the truffle fettuccine as well. Meatballs and calamari were tasty too but nothing super special. read more

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It was a total 5 star til the end but still a wonderful evening.. the food is amazing and service was sweet. Opens at 5. Patio.. first come, first served. We were #2 in line and we were IN as in on the patio... on a Wed eve for outside on a beauty night. The patio only had 7 tables. All shaded. I took pics of our food and the wine. The wine half litre was really good but very $$$$. The food was expensive too but no regrets. Ordered was the spicy rigatoni and the shrimp fettuccine. Female chef. All made in house. The pesto cream on the fettuccine was really special! Garlic bread was good, had to be bought as an extra. The food portions were lunch sized but we were satisfied. I am just bummed for once that I have no leftovers. I really wanted to try the brussel sprouts and meatballs but, next time. Went for seperate bills and when mine came, a tip had already been punched in for me. But, not for my friend. I don't like that. Your tip will be good MS server as you know we loved ya but I get to choose the amount! I used the washroom prior to leaving and it needed attention. Not great at all. The area is iconic and the plumbing is not great and the building is older... Adds to the charm, I guess! Tip to them for upper scale dining... Real napkins no paper, please. I recommend. read more

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The service is always amazing. Second time taking my daughter and they're just lovely with her!!! They even have kids silverware. We wanted to come check it out after the renovation and the Reno's didn't fail! Everything is so beautiful. The menu is changed but still so good. I got the truffle fettuccine which is pretty close to the mushroom Mac and cheese. Delicious! We tried the calamari which was also good. The gluten free options are wonderful as well. read more

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The ambiance of the restaurant is super cute! I ordered the pasta which exceeded my expectations. The server was upbeat and very helpful!

Stopped in for lunch on a Friday. We ordered the gnocchi trio and the two meatballs. Everything was delicious. Service was kind and attentive. If you're looking for a comfort meal and a really cute setting, this is the place! read more

Dreamland Cafe - Table setting and menu - Cafes Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

The pesto linguini is delicious! I loved the sauce. I'm giving it 4 stars because the quantity isn't a lot for the price. You'd need to order additional protein and garlic bread on top of the pasta if you'd like to be full (like my friend's dish in the photo). I had to eat something afterwards... We sat outside as it was a summer night so I didn't go inside the restaurant... But from what I saw it looked nice. read more

Dreamland Cafe - two plates of pasta and a lobster - Cafes Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Visited Ottawa from Toronto with some family and decided to have dinner here on our first night. The place itself is pretty small, but they do have some outdoor seating. All the servers were very nice and helpful. There was a bit of a wait when we got there and they handed us some menus to look over while they arranged our table. We ordered the brussels sprouts and cheesy garlic bread to start. The brussels were tender and were coated in a delicious dressing that had a hint of freshness to it. Cheesy garlic bread was a hit because you cant really go wrong with bread and cheese. It was a bit pricey for only 4 slices but it was honestly so good that we even ordered a second round. I highly recommend the creamy pesto pasta and rose all day. Pasta was cooked perfectly and each sauce was flavourful. We also ordered cocktails but unfortunately we weren't a big fan of any of them so I would just stick to this place for the food! read more

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Dreamland is the pasta of my dreams! Its such a nice local spot. Very friendly staff. Limited seating so try to make a reservation, which is quite easy with apps like open table. A large cocktail menu of carefully curated drinks. Meatball sub had very tender pork meatballs and aged cheddar. Nice touch of the marinara sauce on the side to choose how saucy you want it. The truffle carbonara had a really nice amount of sauce with a prominent but not overpowering truffle flavor and a nice amount of mushrooms. Will come back again! read more

Very very good pasta!!! This is my second visit and I can't wait to go back again. I got the pesto Mac and cheese both times and it's heavenly! Beautiful restaurant inside; the tables are shaped like raviolis! The service was super attentive and polite. Everything was super delicious. read more

Dreamland Cafe - Pesto Mac and cheese and garlic bread. - Cafes Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

This place popped up in an article about the best restaurants in Ottawa and it looked so appealing! Due to covid, only the patio was open but it wasn't too cold so I had no problem sitting outside. My group entered and ordered ahead of time and got seated and received the food in about 45 minutes which felt a bit long because we were very hungry. We ordered the cheesy bread and the regular garlic bread which were so good! I wish it came with more pieces. I ordered the classic bucatini meatballs and the classic Mac and cheese. Both were comforting and warm and delicious. I just felt they were also a bit too ordinary for the price. I could feel the homemade aspect of it but nothing that made it really stand out. Which is why the 4 stars. The service was friendly and the patio very inviting. read more

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Pasta really good. Super saucey. Yes, gotta love sauce. Patio was also nice, inside the restaurant was super cyute. Green lemon = lime? read more

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This place is a little gem, truly! We discovered Dreamland Cafe earlier in the fall when COVID restrictions allowed for indoor dining, but have since ordered for take out on many a night. I have yet to have a bad dish from them. Friends and I have tried the following and all and truly fantastic: -Puttanesca (the vegetarian, the vegan and the version with added sausage which comes recommended by Dreamland Cafe) -Vegan Pesto -Creamy Pesto -Butternutnsquash gnocchi (special) -regular mac and cheese -pesto mac and cheese -pistachio cake -carrot cake sonday Their vegan pasta dishes don't lack flavour. They are truly simply dairy free, vegetarian option with an egg less pasta. They are well balanced and one could honestly not tell if didn't know it was vegan (I for one do not tend to order meaty pasta most days anyways). BUT... You can customize your dish with added meat and veggies! Making whatever dish you order customizable to your own taste. If ordering out, I suggest ordering from their website as you will have more options (including added veggies, converting to an egg less pasta, etc) than using a third party delivery service (on top of supporting local businesses without the added fees for these type of services). Finally, the staff is truly lovely! Well rounded place and a must in our (not so) short list of regular local businesses that we support read more

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A nice spot in Little Italy for pasta. The patio dining was nice and the service was prompt. We ordered the Dippers to start and the buttery garlic bread was delicious! Comes with 4 and served with amazing sauces - tomato sauce, pesto and balsamic. The pesto was very fresh and the tomato sauce was nice and rich. I had the Shrimply Summer pasta. The portion looks small at first for the price $18 but it was very tasty and filling. Pro tip - order an extra side of garlic bread to use up the rest of the sauces from the dipper appetizer! read more

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Went to Dreamland cafe for the first time yesterday and wow sooo good! The restaurant is soo cute and intimate(theres only about 5 tables so you should probably make a reservation beforehand). The service was great and staff was very friendly and the food is yummy! I got the meatballs as an appetizer to share and it was soo good! Comes with 3 meatballs, tons of tomato sauce with parmesan cheese and garlic bread dippers. There was a ton of extra sauce to dip the bread in which is great! My friend got the large creamy pesto ($19) and I got the large carbonara ($23). I think its definitely worth it to upgrade to a large pasta for $3 that way you will have leftovers for lunch (which tasted just as good the next day heated in a skillet). I also heard that the regular size was kinda small. But the Creamy Pesto WOW that is the best pesto pasta I've tried, I can definitely see why its a crowd favourite and would definitely order again. I was skeptical at first since its nut free but it surpassed my expectations. The carbonara was good but I wouldn't order it again personally because I really preferred the creamy pesto. The cocktails are a bit pricy ($15) but we got the raspberry house lemon soda ($4). We both really liked it. It is more citrusy than anticipated but still really good. Just not as fruity/raspberry as some might expect. Overall such a cute, intimate restaurant, great service, tasty pasta and decent prices. I would definitely go again and try the Alfredo and mac and cheese! Also Its a women owned and women run restaurant which I love! read more

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Food was amazing, piping hot and perfect portion size. Service was great everyone was very friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. Highly recommend. read more

Good food but the portions are minimal. This is a place where you come to because you crave some pasta, but not for a sit-down full meal... you'll go back home still hungry. read more

Ordered the spaghetti and meatballs for my son and I got the vegan penne to go. Fast service and both dishes were absolutely delicious. Had a nice convo with the owner while I waited. Everything was warm when I got it home. (I like hot food hot.) Will definitely be going back. Nice bright place, sweet owners with delicious comforting pasta. LOVE! read more

Quaint and super cute in the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy. The cocktails are elegant and each dish was thoughtfully prepared with so much pride and love. The service was next to none! This is a cozy place and intimate place with a small number of tables so best to make a reservation. The staff was attentive and friendly and welcomed me to have a sneak peak at the pristine kitchen and culinary experts hard at work. I'll be back again for sure. read more

This place is so friggin good! I got the rose pasta and grilled cheese and I'm in love! If you've been wanting to try this place just do it! I ordered my meal on uber eats and the food came hot and packaged neatly. The also left a cute post-it note with my order! I'll definitely be going back :) read more

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Unfortunately we were unable to sample the fare at this cute establishment. Showed up at 10:09am on a rainy Sunday morning to find them still closed with a sandwich bored locked inside proudly displayed an opening of 10:00am for brunch. So the one star is for the disservice of not opening as per the posted hours. read more

Dreamland Cafe - 10:09am and still closed. Apparently Dreamland is still in the land of dreams. - Cafes Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Amazing patio and amazing food love that they put hearts on your takeout boxes I will be coming back soon

Some of the best mac and cheese around - the mugs are to die for. Harder to get seating when their patio is closed since there isn't much space inside, but definitely worth the wait if needed. read more

The best pesto I have ever had. The dippers are great ( bread sticks) The food is fantastic.

I came here with my friend. I saw it on the bus and thought that it was lovely and my friend saw the pasta from their place at her old job. So we were both thrilled . The food came quick and tasted amazing! read more

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I absolutely love this place! Dreamland has amazing food that is fairly priced, a great friendly staff and a lovely location. You must try the coffee there as it is imported from Italy and utterly delicious. I could not recommend this place enough. read more