I walked into a normal Italian restaurant with mints and toothpicks. I had a reservation, so we got…read moreseated immediately. I was seated on the covered outdoor patio, so it was a comfortable temperature. I was served bread and butter pretty fast, which I demolished because bread is good. I ordered the Calamari and a Caesar salad, which came out pretty quickly. The calamari was amazing; it had just the right amount of frying time and a pretty good sauce. After I ate the amazing salad, which had romaine lettuce, parmesan, and croutons. The salad was also pretty good, and I ate it pretty fast. I went with my mom, so she gave me some of her mussels, which were delicious. The waiter saw that I demolished the bread, so he gave me more. Did I say the bread was good yet cause it was GOOD. Overall, my experience at Vittoria Trattoria was amazing and if Im ever in the area again I'd go back.

I might be over-rating this fine Italian restaurant because my wife and I were treated by a friend…read morefor lunch, but it was great. We had smoked salmon on linguine with Alfredo sauce; our host had a dish that contained meat and veggies. The waitress was a lovely woman who took good care of us, although she forgot to bring us bread. The place was quite busy for Friday lunch but it was obviously due to the food. We didn't drink but the wine racks covered an entire wall, and the beer list was more than substantial. We had to park about 72 yards away, but no big deal. Dress is casual, at least for lunch, but don't dress like a road worker or you'll feel out of place. If you've never been here, it's a great place to try, and for a great first or hundreth date.

Service & Ambiance: Wow... I am absolutely floored. This was the BEST dining experience I had while…read morein Ottawa. A few people had mentioned this place but there were zero reservations available until the following week. So... I called and asked if they could squeeze in a party of two. They were so incredibly accommodating! We had a table for dinner within a minute of me calling. When we arrived, we were greeted by the friendly valet attendants. The hostess led us to our table, and our incredible dining experience began. We were greeted by Karsten, our waiter, who had the biggest smile I have seen in all of Ottawa. His customer service was unmatched! He offered a solution for each complication and made us feel like royalty. 1000000/5 for the customer service here! Drinks: Old Fashioned: 5/5. A great job done on a classic beverage. Giovanni's: 5/5. I love tequila and love trying a martini that allows the flavor of the tequila to shine with a hint of fruit. Sauvignon Blanc (Family Tree, Canada): 5/5. A crisp, white wine that is refreshing and was the perfect accompaniment to the carbonara. Chianti (Caposaldo, Tuscany, Italy): 5/5. A beautiful, deep, red wine that went perfect with the lamb and lasagna. I may or may not have a case of this wine on order after dinner... Food: Calamari Fritti: 4/5. I loved how crispy the calamari was, but I feel as though the batter needed a little bit more seasoning. Just a little bit more. Bruschetta: 4/5. I needed a little more flavor in this. The bread was also slightly soggy. But otherwise, the tomatoes were fresh! Lasagna: 5/5. This platter was INSANE. I'm still getting used to Canadian portion sizes. This could've fed 2-3 people. It was delicious. The lasagna was finished in the oven, so the top of it was extra crispy (literally the best). Highly recommend this dish! Spaghetti Alla Carbonara: 5/5. I have to order the carbonara if it's on the menu. This one was incredible. The flavors, the consistency, the lightness of it... everything. I was in heaven with every possible bite. One thing I loved about this dish was that it was not heavy like most carbonara's are. I enjoyed every bite! This was also a 1/2 order, which was still massive. Costolette D'Agnello (Rack of Lamb): 5/5. I rarely ever see lamb on the menu at restaurants and was so excited to try this one. IT WAS YUMMY. I got the 1/2 order of this because we were already ordering so much food. Im so glad I did. It came with potato cakes, spinach, asparagus, and the best carrots. Delicious. Not to mention, the lamb was cooked to the perfect temperature. Forget a 5/5, this dish was a 50000/5. Bravo!

I am an American and live 4 to 5 hundred miles away but have a connection to Ottawa and go every…read moreyear or two. Often my first stop is Giovanni's - not a place from 50 years ago in my personal experience but a place that I found 25 years ago that is some of the best Italian food anywhere. I encourage anyone visiting Ottawa to give them a try. I hope to be back in December. I am not from San Francisco as my headline shows but rather the east coast within 500 miles of Ottawa

Came by for lunch and was empty. Service was attentive and good…read more Zucchini Fries - Zucchini cut into long sticks, breaded and then fried. Soft sweet interior of zucchini was good and outside was light crispy with some nice flavour from seasoning. Ranch on the side to add some fat. Nice to try, but would not get again. Calamari - Lightly breaded squid and lightly seasoned. Definitely needed the cocktail sauce, or ranch from zucchini fries to add flavour. Good amount of squid for the price. Nice to try. Chicken Parm Sandwich - Nice sandwich, large flat piece of chicken with a good amount of cheese and tomato sauce. Bread was decently fresh as well. Fries were undercooked... Would recommend, ask for extra crispy fries to ensure they cooked through. Unlikely to come again as so many other things to try in the area.

This is one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa. The Caesar salad is an excellent appetizer and…read morealways has been fresh each time we have ordered it. The pizza is very good and if you like a gourmet pizza this is the place to go. The seafood pasta is also a good choice. I'm giving it three 3 stars due to the service we received this evening. The server did not ask how our dinner was and in the past the waitress would always ask. We had to ask another waitress for salt and spicy oil for our pizza crust, as the waitress serving our table was no where in site. The pizza was dry and the sea food pasta was al dante, when we mentioned this to our waitress she said that she'd mentioned it to the kitchen. The service was a disappointment to say the least. The only reason I'm giving this restaurant 3-stars is because we've received 5-star food and service pre-COVID.

This evening my wife and I tried Kara Mia. It had been recommended by a friend and we were a bit…read morecurious, having never heard of halal Italian inspired Italian cuisine. So after thinking about it for a while we finally visited the restaurant. My wife had the Pollo Pesto and I had the fettuccini Kara Mia. We started the meal with the breaded shrimp as the appetiser, this comes with a little cup of marinara sauce. It is well suited to be shared by two people, 4 pieces each. One suggestion would be to include two cus of sauce, one per person. The food was tasty, and the portions are just the right size. Service was generally good, however i would have liked the server to offer fresh ground pepper as part of his service. All in all a good experience and will be returning. The menu has many dishes that peaked our interest.

Ottawa finally got halal Italian/Steak cuisine. I've tried Kara Mia in Toronto plenty of times and…read morethis was my first time here in Ottawa. Ambiance at this restaurant was lovely, dark interior, accent lightning all around. Onto the food, we tried different pasta/ chicken and I would say some dishes are tastier than others. Saffron poutine is definitely a staple item on their menu, highly recommend! Peppercorn chicken lacked seasoning and was bland. The Cajun pasta wasn't spicy but at least it had plenty of sauce. Service was spot on! They were vigilant and food came out quickly after order. The staff was very nice. Overall, it's worth checking out.

This was probably one of my favourite restaurants I ate at while in Ottawa. The atmosphere was cozy…read moreand inviting and apparently it's can be loud at certain times. Luckily I didn't come in at a crazy time. The service was quick and friendly. I started off with the sourdough bread with cultured butter. I loved that it was the right size where you don't end up full on bread. The cultured butter was a nice touch but they didn't offer just a chunk where you feel you have to use all of it. (the difference is cultured butter has more flavour and a bit tangy). For the main I decided to go the red pie road and ordered the Sweet Tony. My oh my how delicious this was. That hot honey really added some fun flavour that cut through the Fior di Latte and the basil added that freshness it needed. The pie was the right size for two people however if your party is larger perhaps order two pies! I will definitely be stopping by and trying a new pie next time I'm in Ottawa.

Stopped for a pizza and drink. Nice simple place with great food and drinks with friendly service.read more

This place came highly recommended by a tour guide we met…read more Made a reservation on the half price bottle of wine day. Bonus. Had a beautiful bottle of Pinot Grigio. Started with the garlic flatbread. Lots of cheese, roasted garlic and arugula. I ordered the mushroom truffle pizza. Extremely disappointed. The taste of the truffle was so overpowered with the taste of the smoked Gouda. I ordered it for the truffle. Smoked cheese should not be on this pizza. A friend ordered chicken parm. She was very happy with it. And another friend ordered the linguine pescatore with the wine sauce. Lots of fresh seafood. She was very happy with it. We split the vegan gluten free chocolate cake. Was reminiscent of a hockey puck. Our waitress was awesome. Service was great.

The pasta was surprisingly overcooked. I had expected the pasta to be al dente given the nice decor…read moreand location.

I have been ordering from here for YEARS! Some would joke that I moved into the neighbourhood just…read moreso I can be closer to the good eats that this top notch restaurant pumps out. You haven't had delicious pizza unless it's been pizza from here - or back in Italy. Blindfold me while I'm savouring a bite of any of the specials off the menu (or make your own!) and I'm right back in the middle of Napoli where I first fell in love with the tastes and textures and smell of authentic, savoury Italian food. Mmm. Whatcha waiting for? You've gotta eat here! (Bonus - indoor space is so sleek and the bar is fully stocked!)

This place has the best cannelloni in the city! You get two large veal-stuffed cannelloni, covered…read morein meat sauce and LOTS of cheese, and three slices of garlic bread for less than $15. Service is good and efficient. Their pizza is just ok, nothing special, but their pasta is excellent. The decor is casual (paper place mats, paper napkins), nothing fancy. Be warned that the parking lot is tiny (but there is street parking nearby). If you like cannelloni, you have to try this place! Update 2017-12-01: The place has been renovated and is much nicer and less casual now. No more paper placemats!

We had come here on a Monday evening at around 5:30 pm for dinner. We weren't sure what to expect,…read moreas we had never dined here before, and didn't look at the menu before arriving. However, once we stepped into the restaurant, we knew that it would be a tad pricey. We were the only ones in the restaurant at the time when we arrived therefore, we were given a round table near the window. Once we were seated, we each received a menu, and settled on our items. The restaurant itself was quite fancy, with the servers wearing formal attire, and the table setting/wall decor boasting an expensive flair. Once we had settled on our meals, we were given a basket of nicely warmed bread, with olive oil mixed with vinegar, along with peppers and olives on the side. The bread was amazing, and we were able to ask for seconds. The basket was never full, as we continuously ate what was placed inside of it. It was a great start to the meal! Once our main dishes arrived, we were surprised to see how much food was included. The chicken cutlet was quite large, with my son unable to finish it. It was also tasty, as I had tried a few bites. My daughter's meatball however had a strange spice which didn't sit well with her. As well, the dish that my mother and I had settled on had various pieces of burnt pasta, and it wasn't too appetizing. Since the prices were so high for each of the dishes, we were surprised that the taste wasn't adequate. Since we had such a positive experience with the complimentary bread, we expected the same for the main meal. However, we weren't too pleased with most of the items we had ordered. I have to give kudos to the service at this restaurant, as we were always doted on, from start to finish. We even saw the manager (or owner) come out to greet all of the guests individually. Although this restaurant was on the higher-end, the food just didn't suffice, and wasn't worth the price that we had paid.

We have dinner m'y friend and me at Mamma Best Italian Ristorante in Ottawa. The service is well…read moredone and fast. The place is a old House with a nice Touch of English house. We really enjoy our plates of spaghetti, manicotti, pastis délicieuse. Very good a glass of red wine. They have a good sélection of food and wine.