My partner and I were wanting a sandwich for dinner, did some googling and Roberto's came up. We…read moretook a chance and we were not disappointed. I got the chicken parm and he got the Val and Fred's Friday special. We were able to customize our sandwiches to taste, and everything in it was piled high and incredibly tasty. The flavour was incredible, the service was quick and friendly. We will definitely be back to try other sandwiches and deserts, because holy hell the options were too many to try at once, and they all looked spectacular There was plenty of seating, and was super clean and quiet

The Short Version: Second location of popular deli in Ottawa…read morefamous for sandwiches. I stopped by for a cannolo and it was great. Love their creative flavours. The Long Version: The original Roberto's Corner is still tucked away inside the MacEwen gas station and Quickie convenience store on Pleasant Park Rd, but this newly opened (early 2026) second location in Old Ottawa South is much nicer. It's where Life of Pi used to be and it has lots of seating and you feel like you're actually in a cafe/deli instead of inside a convenience store like their original location, lol. I've had their legendary sandwiches multiple times at their original location, so when I stopped by their new location to check it out, I just got a pastry. I got their strawberry cheesecake cannolo ($4.49) and it was fantastic. I love that they have fun flavours. They had blueberry cheesecake cannoli too. If you're more of a purist, don't worry they have original plain cannoli as well. The pastry was crispy even though it was prefilled. It had a nice strawberry flavour. Staff were pleasant. If I'm in the mood for a sandwich and I'm in the area, I would not hesitate to stop in for a sandwich, as the deli set up looked very similar to the original location on Pleasant Park. Sandwiches are about $12.99 each. Glad to see this independent sandwich shop flourish and open it's second location. Street parking only. Review #87 (2026)

Food is not bad. Shawarma Palace is better. Owner is not very pleasant. Almost seems like he want…read moreto be the 'The Shawarma Nazi.'

I often drive from casselman to this location . Shawarma's and okta bread every time…read more Great service and great restaurant. Thank you

This sandwich is literally the reason I downloaded this app…read more I've just spent the whole winter in Quebec and am now hitchhiking across Canada and decided to stay in Ottawa a few days. I booked 4 nights at the Saintlo jail hostel and when I came downstairs after a rejuvenating nap I saw that they had a list of recommendations sitting amongst a pile of other plastic sheets. Dirienzo's - the best ITALIAN SANDWICH in the city. I'm not really an Italian sandwich sort of person normally, maybe it was contributed by the burgeoning like for cured meats that I was acquiring after eating dried salami as my only source of food for the past week or so -- but who's going to pass up the chance to try the BEST of anything? I got there after taking 2 buses and was starting to become a bit concerned. I had $40 in my account and was hitchhiking across the country -- after all it was labelled the BEST in the city and that would normally come with a hefty price tag. When I first opened the door I instantly got greeted by the guy behind the counter, which made me feel welcomed and at ease. I looked up to view the selection of sandwiches that they had on offer and potentially the cheaper ones. I was surprised to see the sign that said $10 for ANY SANDWICH!! #booyah I was finding it hard to decide on which of the sandwiches to get since they all looked so appetising, but decided on number 16. The sandwich was massive for the price that it was. The bread was a perfect mix between durable so that it wouldn't fall apart in your hands, but soft enough that it was enjoyable, with the amount of bread contemplating he rest of the fillings just the right amount. I was pretty overwhelmed to be honest with how good it was. All of the ingredients including the lettuce (which I've found is usually the first thing places will skimp out on) were extremely fresh. I put in my coworker groupchat: "Anyone coming over across Canada after the season has to make a stop in Ottawa if they aren't already just to try one of these." Accompanied by a photo of my eyes watering with glee. My Nonna is always telling me how I need to learn Italian to be more connected to our culture and I've always just kindof brushed it off since I haven't needed to use it and we don't speak it much at home, but this has made me so proud to be Italian. As I continued to eat the sandwich sitting on a bench looking towards the city and the people playing basketball in the park, I found myself contemplating staying in Canada and raising my kids here in Ottawa so that they get to experience it themselves on a warm summer afternoon after picking them up from school. GO TO DI RIENZO'S 99999/10

Been buying sandwiches here for 20+ years, this place is an institution…read more Get: Number 17 with everything and eggplant, Dijon mustard. Please.

I hit up Roberto's Corner probably four times a week, and it's honestly because their sandwiches…read moreare gas every single time. The portions are huge, the bread is always fresh, and they stack the toppings like they actually care about feeding you. The staff is chill, quick, and they always get the order right. No matter what I grab -- cold cut, chicken, whatever -- it always slaps. You can't beat the value and consistency. If you want a legit fire sandwich with real portions and zero disappointment, this is absolutely the spot. Five stars, easy.

Quality has gone down significantly. Less meat on thair sandwichs. They burned my bread. I really…read morehope they start doing a better job

After having a horrible experience with this chain a few years ago, I wrote them off completely. I…read morewanted to give them another chance since I was out of town and wouldn't be giving the Waterloo location business. Now, I'm done completely. I was going to an event that I had a time reservation for and planned to have an hour to dine here, as that is usually more than enough in most restaurants. There was an accident, which prolonged traffic by 10 minutes, but once I arrived, I figured 50 minutes would be enough. The restaurant is on the smaller size and it seemed as if they were really busy. There was a baseball team eating in there, but they got up and left a few minutes after I sat down, so they had been finished for a little while. I waited for almost 15 minutes for someone to just come to my table and take my order. Now, I'm going to harp on something that restaurants have been doing to cheap out on their diners for a few years now. You used to go to a place to eat and get a full sized drink, I'm talking tall glass, at least 10-12 oz. Drinks back then were $8 - $10 average, but you got a DRINK. Now they use little highball glasses and charge $14 -$18 a drink. This has really started to get under my skin. It skyrockets the price of your total bill, especially if you indulge in a second. It's gotten to the point I've pretty much decided to stop having a drink with dinner anymore when going out. This place was the extreme. Another way they cheat you is by filling up that tiny glass with ice so that there is barely any drink in it at all. I asked my server to go easy on the ice. Please, look at the attached picture of the drink. The picture I took was before I had even a single sip. I was so angry, I was done right then. I had been at the restaurant for 45 minutes and still had no food. I flagged down my server and told her I had to leave because of an appointment. They did pack up the food to go, but have you ever tried to eat poutine in your car? I decided to at least take a bite before leaving. Took a BIG bite because at this point I was starving. No pineapple. I opened up the bun and there was no pineapple in sight, no cheddar cheese, no bacon jam. ALL of which this ripoff joint charges extra for. 2.50 for a slice of pineapple and the bacon jam. $1.50 for the cheese. I really needed to go, but went back in to tell her. She apologized and went into the kitchen and came back and said the pineapple was there. She had me life the patty. Yes, there was, I kid you not. 1/4 of a ring of pineapple slice. No wonder I didn't taste it. 2.50 for a quarter of a ring? So I paid 6.50 for toppings I essentially didn't get. She told me they took half off the burger for the extreme wait and the bill was still over $40! Horrid service, skimping on drinks and food. When you cheat your customers like this, they won't return. Did you really save anything? This place is overpriced anyway. When I eat out, I don't mind paying $100 for a bill with a good portion of quality food and a fairly priced drink. But this crap? I'll never go back again. They should call it The Ripoff Works. Done. Forever.

I'm always overwhelmed by the menu because I always want to try something new. This time, I tried…read morethe Son of a Beech with avocado, Beechhouse sauce, sun-dried tomato, and feta cheese. I actually think I've had it once before, but that would've been 15ish years ago so I think enough time has passed haha I also had it topped with shrimp, which I don't think the Works even has anymore as an ingredient. I chose a sesame multi-grain and upgraded to a Kobe-style wagyu beef patty, bun and sweet potato fries with a side of Beechhouse sauce. As you can imagine, this order was quite expensive, since the Works burgers are already pretty pricey. The sweet potato fries were worth the upgrade, in my opinion, especially with the extra Beechhouse sauce for dipping. They were crispy, not too greasy or salty, and there were plenty. I always love their unique Beechhouse sauce and it's perfect with the sweet potato fries instead of mayo or ketchup. I know it has carrots in it because you can see the small shreds, but it's not like a carrot dip (ha!); I just find it really flavourful. The burger was good, but I wish I had just ordered the standard Canadian beef patty. My husband ordered it and his was less done than mine, which I liked better. My patty was smaller and more cooked, which made it drier and bit less flavourful, in my opinion. The Beechhouse sauce and avocado helped the dryness of the patty, and the crumbled feta added that bit of salty flavour. The tartness of the few sun-dried tomatoes brightened it up a bit and wasn't overpowering. I also got a Caesar that was the daily special and it was good. The food was made and presented well and service was friendly. I'm sure we'll be back here if we're craving the Works in the future.

Great quality, portion size, price, friendly staff, quick service and it was all delicious…read more We tried Glovers junkyard Maddy's special Mad girls gobbler Butterscotch butter tarts and two types of cannoli's Maddy's special was my favourite of the three but all were fresh tasting and delicious. Highly recommend

Frank's, located in a shopping plaza was really busy when we went in on a Sunday early afternoon…read more But no complaints since it was our first time we needed the time to read the menu & the line went pretty fast. I ended up ordering the #19 because it was a mix of pizza & a sub, it came with pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and green olives also I added chicken. Things I did like: the ingredients were fresh, the bread was soft, there were equal parts of toppings & meat. Things I didn't like so much: I thought the sandwich would be hot or toasted similar to a pizza, also it was a little dry needed either more marinara or ranch or something to make it less hard to swallow. I also ordered a blueberry danish & a lemon tart pastry. I ate the danish so fast I didn't even get to take a pic it was so good. However, I did not like the lemon tart the filling tasted like the grocery store canned pie filling.

Great little burger joint. We've come by multiple times and I'm a big fan of the grilled chicken…read moresandwich. The portion is great for the price point and they don't skimp on the toppings (you pick - definitely recommend the spicy mayo). The fries and poutine are classics, can't go wrong. The place has a nice side patio as well with lots of seating. The ONLY downside is they only accept debit and cash. Like take credit card, cmon!

Decent burger, arrived quickly when ordered online. Tastes like a burger you would cook at home on…read morethe bbq. A bit pricey.

Unexpectedly awesome place. The atmospheres great and the servers are nice and for the most part…read moreleave you alone to enjoy your evening. Drinks are a little over priced but there's something for everyone here. Great vegetarian options on their newer menu. Keep in mind they make the burgers there so there is a bit of a wait on them. I've been told by my meat-eating boyfriend they are well worth it. Definitely worth a try.

Craving burgers on a Saturday night led me to this place, not too far away from my house. The place…read morewas not too crowded, and just managed to take a peek at the server going with a beautiful looking burger. Drool from the first minute. The server was friendly and fun to talk to. Ambience was a bit sombre but nothing that made me not want to go again. Late night specials gave a 25% discount on the wings and there were some deals on burgers too (can't remember) Coming to the food Wings: Meh! Was overcooked and not juicy Poutine: DELICIOUS! I actually gorged on it more than the burgers Burgers: Hangover burger & Poutine burger were big disappointments. Patty was overcooked and chewy, while the bacon was almost raw. The patty wasn't seasoned well. The looks were the best part of it. Steak: Average, but it's also almost 40% cheaper than the bigger steakhouses, so can't complain. Drinks: The server (also bartender) made delicious drinks. We ordered a Rum & coke (not much to go wrong there) but the Old Fashioned was well balanced. Value for money: 3/5 Food: 2/5 Drinks: 5/5 Staff: 4/5 Would I go here again? If I'm drunk late night and craving Poutine, maybe.