Best Italian food in Barrhaven! Family owned and run…read more Cozy ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly service too, with staff that welcome you with a smile!

The lasagna alone is worth the trip! Easily big enough for four people; the server said she's never…read moreseen anyone finish it on their own. Well-priced, generous portions, and great quality food-- what could be better?

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 was staying in Ottawa for a few weeks and tried to visit restaurants when I could. Vittoria came…read morehighly recommended on Reddit and has good reviews on Yelp. Service is solid but the food doesn't come close to an Italian restaurant in Italy, or New York or San Francisco or even Boston. Calamari was good but came with cocktail sauce in stead of marinara. Odd choice. Salad was solid as was the pesto pasta. But the chicken parm was way to thick, gloppy and not that great. Looking around the restaurant, I saw other gloppy looking food. In any case, this seems like a restaurant it is better to stick with the pasta (a word also pronunced differently in Canada, lol.)

Pasta Volare is a new, local business that runs out of a residence. I stopped my scroll when…read moremindlessly perusing Instagram because their fresh pasta just looked SO good. They change their menu weekly, every Sunday, which includes long pasta, short pasta, filled pasta, sauces, focaccia, and a meal kit with a mix of everything. This week's menu included: - Long pasta: Tagliatelle or pappardelle - Short pasta: Cavatelli or fusilli - Filled pasta: Scarpinocc di Taleggio e fungi (Taleggio cheese and mushroom) or tortellini quattro fromaggio (four cheese) - Sauces: Pomodoro (tomato based), Cornish hen ragu (tomato based), seasonal mushroom (cream based), Genovese pistachio pesto, or herb butter - Focaccia: Large or small - Tutti tipi di pasta: Kit including pappardelle, fusilli, scarpinocc, tortellini, seasonal mushroom sauce, Cornish hen rage, Genovese pistachio pesto, herb butter, and large focaccia The long and short pastas are 150 grams per portion and $7 each, the scarpinocc and tortelloni come in a pack of 12 and are $15 each, and each order of sauce is for two portions, varying prices between $5 and $15. The small focaccia is $5 and the large is $12. They take orders Sunday to Wednesday for Thursday to Saturday delivery or pickup. Pickup is free in Barrhaven after 3pm and delivery is $5 within a 10km radius from 3-5pm. They also advised that the fresh pasta is best enjoyed the day of order or the next day, and the filled pasta comes freshly frozen and can be kept up to two months in freezer. I have a real soft spot for fresh pasta, so knowing it was homemade locally and two types of pastas I had never tried before, and just being gluttonous and greedy ol' me, I ordered tagliatelle, cavatelli, scarpinocc, and tortelloni pastas, pomodoro, mushroom, pesto, and herb butter sauces, and a small focaccia. I basically customized my own kit and it came out to $89, a dollar cheaper than the tutti tipi di pasta one they had already put together. It was all just for me, not gonna lie. I ordered earlier in the week through a private message on their Instagram and they responded right away. They asked if I had any allergies, what my phone number was, and gave me the total price and e-mail address to send the e-transfer. I originally thought I would have it delivered since the charge was so cheap, but they sent me the address and I ended up picking it up instead. I picked it up and it came in two paper bags (with sweet thank you messages!), one for the cardboard boxes of pasta and the other for the plastic containers of sauces and the bread. There was also a little message on one of the bags to just put the pasta in the freezer and cook from frozen. It was super quick to pick up and I was really excited to get home. It was hard to decide which pasta to each for dinner tonight with which sauce, but I ended up going with the four cheese tortelloni and pesto. They also come with an instruction sheet on how to cook the pasta and incorporate the sauces, which I found very helpful. The tortelloni were made perfectly, just a little tangy, and not overly stuffed or heavy, perfect portion. The pistachio pesto was a touch bitter, also perfect and I licked the spoon multiple times before even mixing it with the pasta. I decided to try the focaccia just on its own and it was soft and moist with some salt. I warmed it up slightly in the toaster oven and used some of the herbed butter (which came in a huge, very generous portion). It was all exactly what I wanted, exactly what I expected, and so incredibly satisfying. Can't wait to try the other pastas and sauces (and finish all the focaccia)!

Really outstanding. I'm heading home tomorrow and wish I had found Via Marzo sooner!…read more Charming little Italian-Mediterranean restaurant. Wonderful, friendly staff. I wish I was here for a few more days to explore the rest of the menu (flaming halloumi drizzled in honey!). For today I had the bruschetta flatbread (cherry tomatoes, Parmesian, balsamic reduction) - delicious. The flatbread was outstanding. Followed by seafood paella, also delicious. All paired with their house Italian red, a slightly bold but classically dry Italian wine. It all fit perfectly. Only regret is... no room for dessert. The flatbread is definitely fit for two... I'm looking forward to coming back. It'll be a while, probably won't be in Kanata for at least a few months, but Via Marzo is top of my list when I'm back. And next time... dessert! (Maybe the lemon cake... or chocolate torte... or baklava... hrmmmm).

What an outstanding evening and great meal!! The service was great from the minute we walked in the…read moredoor, our server was amazing . From the Apps to the mains , it was presented well, seasoned very nicely and tasted great. Can't wait to come by again and try a few other items.

Awesome food, great service- 50 years and running. Business casual to casual dress w/ great…read morelighting and atmosphere.

Lovely heritage building, cosy atmosphere. Interesting menu choices. I had the lamb ragu parpadelle…read morewhich was tasty. It was a bit spicier than I expected but still very good. Service was verb friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!

Stumbled across the beautiful historic town Almonte while driving back roads from Ottawa to…read moreToronto. Chose Joe's Italian Kitchen for its picturesque location looking at the Grand Falls. Situated in an old mill Joes keeps a rustic feel adding to its charm. The menu which is somewhat limited focusing on Pinsa (like a pizza) for which they appear to use authentic Italian ingredients. The Joe theme is carried over to the pinsa menu names. I had the Joe Theisman, a goat cheese pesto pinsa. Very well prepared. We also ordered a beet and feta salad with chicken that was fresh and quite good. Service was very attentive, prices fair.

The biggest wow here is the location in the bottom of an old mill, beside a roaring waterfall. The…read moredecor embraces the old rugged cement walls with perfect use of space, lighting and furniture. If you sit outside, perched on the side of the mill, you have a wonderful view of the river and falls that run through Almonte. It is however a bit loud at times, impacting conversation slightly. Food and service were both solid. My Joe Walsh pizza was perfectly prepared and tasty. My meal partners all enjoyed their choices as well. It was a bit too much for me to finish! The crust was fabulous. It is a limited menu: beer, wine, non alcoholic drinks, and anti-pasta, pasta, salads and the Pinsa Romana we had, heralded as the new pizza. This is not a place for gluten free eaters! Definitely worth a visit for atmosphere along with a glass of wine and pizza.

Outstanding! Quality ingredients. The gnocchi is the best I have ever had try the prosciutto and…read moremushroom, Rose, Vegetable .. try it all! Salads simple, tasty and excellent pairing with pastas. The sandwiches perfect amount of meat on crusted roll that is perfectly soft inside. Homemade desserts tiramisu, pecan pie, peanut/ chocolate squares, pink cannolis delicious. Don't forget the piping hot cappuccino! In 10 days I have ordered 5 times from Bella's Boys. Being completely selfish I wish Bella's Boys were in California!

If I were a classically trained musician, I would write a symphony about this place…read more It would start with a leisurely playful melody, appropriate to the giddiness caused by starting your lunch with a classic martini. The notes would deepen as they served the homemade butternut squash soup. Velvety, rich and buttery. As the main course of veal scaloppine is served with a perfectly paired wine, a crescendo of pure joy proclaimed by a whole chorus would erupt! A-le-lu-jah! As the epiphany passes, the tones fade into a sweet conclusion, accompanied by homemade gelato and espresso. This is definitely a favourite on my playlist. But it should be stated, this kind of gourmet does come with the expected matching price tag. Make sure you find a wealthy companion who wants to treat you to something special.

Restaurant Mille Pâtes is an absolute gem. The décor is charming and cozy, the service is genuinely…read morewarm and welcoming, and the food is nothing short of incredible. There were five of us dining, and we ended up ordering seven entrées because everything sounded too good to pass up. Even more telling--one person in our group isn't a pasta fan at all and was completely blown away and finished every last bite. Do not skip dessert. The crème brûlée was perfectly done, and the world-famous tiramisu absolutely lives up to the hype. From start to finish, it was one of those meals that reminds you why dining out can be such a great experience. Highly recommend this place, and we'll absolutely be back.

The food at Mille Pattes was truly flavorful, and the staff were absolutely amazing despite being…read moreclearly under a lot of pressure, they remained kind, smiling, and had a great attitude throughout our visit. That said, the reservation system seems to make things a bit difficult for them. Even though we had a reservation and arrived right on time, we still had to wait for our table. The staff were rushing around trying to get people to pay and clear tables quickly, and we weren't the only ones waiting. Others seemed a bit upset too. The entrance area is very small and also right next to where the kitchen is and staff comes out with the dishes, so it felt a bit chaotic and cramped while waiting. Despite that, once seated, the food and service made up for it. Everything was tasty and well-prepared. I really hope they improve the flow and spacing of reservations, because the staff definitely deserve better support!.

So freakin good…read more This has been on my list for some time. Happy to get it checked off. Decor is comfortable and interesting without being fussy. Art on the wall is all interesting. I loved the hand! Our servers were amazing in their knowledge of both the food and beverage menus. We received excellent advice on drink pairings. We were checked on at just the right moments. Really, service was exquisite while also being relaxed. My Buttermilk Fried chicken was the best fried chicken I've ever had, and I look for opportunities for that meal everywhere! Yes, I have a fried chicken 'problem'. Tried a bite of Hub's Little Neck Clams, also tasty, with a wonderful mix of flavours. Tuna Tataki as a starter, also delicious. All in all, a great meal.

Town is a little gem in the downtown area. It is a great spot for drinks, tapas, and dinner. The…read moreservice I received at dinner was amazing. Server was personable and very knowledgeable of the menu. What she recommended to have was delicious. The olives wrapped in sausage was mouthwatering. My meal, which included pork belly and quail was outstanding. Although the decor and style of the restaurant is unique and stylish, it is quite cramped for space. But it doesn't take away from the experience too much. If you haven't been to Town, you have to check it out.

Ok this place... THIS PLACE!!! I am blown away it says cupcakes but it's so much more!!!!!…read more I had a breakfast sandwich a kind fog cupcake, and everything was impeccable! I can't even put it into words. All the breads are made fresh in house, and the London fog even had lavender in it. Nothing beats a good cafe with quality food. I wouldn't even bother going to any other place in the area. If you're here, do yourself a favour and stop in!!

I don't have tooooo much to say about Anabia other than that they sell some delicious cupcakes, the…read moreservice is good and it's a pretty clean place with a nice vibe. The cupcakes are about $4.15 each after tax which I found to be an okay price. I'm not a cupcake connoisseur so I really don't know how much they should be relative to the world of cupcakes!