Situated in a stand-alone building in the middle of some residential area but still close to a main…read morestreet. There is free street parking so that nice. Inside the establishment is smaller than I'd expect with a couple of tables tightly knit together. Expect close seating and small tables. They also get busy, but take reservations. Asada fries - Lots of fries, crispy and loaded with toppings. The veggies, pico de gallo and salsa all come together nicely to balance out the cheese and fries. There was so much toppings that the last fries were eaten before the toppings were finished off. Taco de Carnitas - Proteins felt a bit dry and lacked sauce to back up to dryness. Big portion, but for $8.... its a bit steep. would not recommend. Taco de Carne Asada - A good portion for a single taco, but as with the other taco $8 is a bit too much for just one. This time proteins was more juicy and you get a hint for carmalization from the charred meat. Tacos not worth. Would come back for Asada fries but add protein. WIll try the wings (they look stacked) and maybe a torta.

We waited a while to get seated, the restaurant was super busy and we felt kind of rushed. The food…read morewas great, but took a little long to arrive. The chicken wings were dedelicious, the chicken torta was definitely spicy . Inside the restaurant was kind of dark and lit with candles.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Deli serving up loaded sandwiches…read morein Hintonburg. A bit pricey, but tasty. The Long Version: District Deli opened up around March 2025 in the space that was Bismallah Pies (was Charlie's Groceteria before that). My husband and I dropped by to pick up a sandwich to share. The sandwiches are all named after nearby streets, which really gives it that neighbourhood feel. All meat sandwiches are $13.99 and vegetarian sandwiches are $12.49. You can also build your own for $13.99 where you can choose 2 meats, one cheese, and whatever vegetables you like. We went with the build your own option. We got roast beef and prosciutto cotto, fresh mozzarella and lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, pickled eggplants, and roasted red peppers, with a bit of honey mustard. The sandwich was really good. The bread was fresh, as were the other ingredients. It was a bit pricey in my opinion, but this is in comparison to other similar sandwich shops with $8-10 sandwiches (like 50 Two Sandwiches or Shorty's Sandwiches), but they are in industrial parts of town, so I get it, rent in Hintonburg is higher. District Deli only has cold sandwiches. No hot sandwiches, at least not at the time of the writing of this review. Service was courteous and efficient. Street parking only. Review #118 (2025)

We just came back from the Mecca of sandwiches at Old Tyme in Lafayette, LA. I thought there is no…read moreway anyone could possibly come close to the perfection of the Old Tyme Special. Prepare to be amazed............... We had heard about his place for months and how awesome it was so we finally decided to try it out. When we got there at mid-day on a Saturday there was a line up out the door. My wife suggested we go for a walk to let the line thin out a but. We got back and the line had thinned out so we went in. They have a set number of sandwiches and you can also make your own, but we decided to try their set sandwiches. I got the Parkdale and the Holland, my wife got the Bayswater, and we picked up a Scott for my daughter. When we got home, we were nothing short of blown away. The quality of the sandwich was amazing - the bread was light and fluffy, a ton of meat, fresh veggies, great sauces, just incredible quality. More importantly, fantastic value for money. Even more importantly, the staff were wonderful - they chatted with us but kept the line moving - super professional and friendly. The quality of the sandwiches here rivals Old Tyme - no word of a lie. The bread they use is very very close to what we had in Lafayette and the quality of the fillings is outstanding. Don't walk, run to this place. It will change your life for what you think about sandwiches.

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

Di Rienzo's is a must go to for a real fresh made Italian sandwich or homemade pasta. My mouth…read morestarts watering the minute I turn on Beech street, I can't wait to eat my Di Rienzo's. My husband introduced me to this place 34 years ago when we were dating, now our adult children love this place too.

So I struggled to write this because I used to love this restaurant. The portion sizes were…read moresignificantly shrunk, and the brewed coffee was horrendous. I usually get a latte there but decided on a regular one, that was a mistake. Their food did taste good, and their chutney was still delicious but the service was a bit gruff. They weren't rude by any means but I was ignored for 10 mins just waiting to ask for a takeout box. I could tell he was a bit overwhelmed and probably having an off morning, so I didn't take it personally. But when I'm paying $30 for one breakfast bowl and a coffee, I'd expect more than 2 cherry tomatoes cut in half and a few mushrooms in it. The food is delicious but you're definitely overpaying and 50/50 on the coffee lol

In search for weekend brunch this place came up we thought of trying it out. Parking in streets is…read morenot existent. Had really look at side streets a bit far to get one. All the nearby spots are reserved for the apartment dwellers in the building. Ordered a Huevo Ranchero ($16) - which came with scrambled eggs two corn tortillas with salsa, cheese, sour cream and a side order of fries. The eggs could have used some seasoning even with salsa it needed something extra A Vegan Breakfast Bowl ($14) - a mixture of tofu, spinach, mushrooms and tomato chutney - which somehow tasted to all 4 of us like onion chutney. The vegetables done good, but tofu again had just no flavour. Tofu had a spice rub all over, but it tasted like plain tofu. The Bacun strips were rice paper rolls with some attempted flavours but none came through. And two Vegan Bennies ($16) - a super grainy slice of bread topped with the same tofu, green onions, Bacun and some red pepper strips (NOT Coulis as described in the menu). If some person was having a tofu dish for the first time I think they would describe tofu as no flavour at all. We vegans know that you can do amazing things with Tofu. The home fries in the above dishes was the best - now that we could give 5 out 5. All of us had to go and get Sriracha and Ketchup from the counter to rescue the dishes. Coffee was too weak as well. When you go in and order on the counter and you get food delivered to your table. Should the restaurant still offer to tip on the machine BEFORE even we were served? The order did take a long time, the table not clean when we sat, no condiments on the table and coffee refills slow. An extra star for giving tons of vegan options

Best Banh Mi in the city!! The owner lady comes off mean &…read morebitter. The sandwiches are worth it.

This is a no frills cash only place with tasty, well filled banh mi. It's takeout only. I think the…read moremost expensive banh mi is $7.50. It's good for lunch and you can keep it in the bag for at least 6 hours in case you want to wait for dinner. I haven't tried this, but they also have a wide selection of Vietnamese desserts that I will try next time.

Why give Sanguiccio's 5 stars? Because I am not the Michelin guide and I like good food!…read more Let me start my saying this, the owner, Genio is a genius. I have tried everything on his menu (or not menu because there have been occasions when I walk in and say, "What do you have?" and he makes something incredible. When you think 'local hole in the wall', and 'Where do the chefs in this town eat?' Sanguiccio is that place. Here is a list of the things ive tried here: Sausage & Rapini Chicken Butter Brandy Pork Spezzatino Grilled Lamb Grilled Chicken Grilled Pork Bielti Sausage & Rapini Meatballs Grilled eggplant House made mushrooms House cured cold cuts And a separate line item for the TOMATO SALAD!! I dont know what magic goes into this food but its all unreal and just delicious. Yes, they serve sandwiches but If you call in advance - like a day or two and want to go in a group, they make a delicious pasta. Sometimes during the summer, they even have cannoli which is to die for. Will I go back? YAH. 100 times over! This is truly one of my Preston street hangouts.

The sandwich was good and the owner was super friendly. We sat outside the patio section and the…read morelocation was cute on a sunny day. The price was a bit high for the quantity (was around $14.50 after tax and tip) but everything was fresh it was still enjoyable.

TL;DR/The Short Version: The hype is real! Huge delicious…read moresandwiches and great service at this funky cafe on the edge of Chinatown. The Long Version: My husband and I finally made it out to Paninaro. We shared a sandwich and it was fantastic. I'm a big eater and I would not have been able to finish an entire one, so I'm glad we shared one. We got the Tacchino Tricolore ($15) which had sliced deli turkey, fior Di latte, tomatoes, arugula and pistachio cream. The bread was fresh, soft and fluffy. The pistachio cream was what made the sandwich. It really added that je ne sais quoi to it. I went in and ordered and got it to go while my husband walked around outside (he's intense about maximizing his steps and heart points on his fitness tracker, lol). They gave me a number to put on the table I was waiting at and offered me a glass of ice water while I waited. What great service! Staff were friendly. The decor is cool. They have artwork on the walls. They also have an arcade machine. And I saw a variation of the the Connect Four board game on one of the tables. The cafe is in a converted house and I was only in the front rooms. There are more rooms in the back, which I didn't go into. I think they have some outdoor seating out back too, when the weather is nice. Looking forward to returning to try their other sandwiches, like the Porchetta one. Street parking only. (199)

I really enjoyed my sandwich, the shop was really cute and the staff was friendly and helpful.read more

Came to visit Ottawa on a stopover before QB. came across this little gem that was quite busy…read moreduring the lunch hour. I'm a huge fan of arepas and was looking forward to all the hype regarding this place. It did not disappoint! Generous portion, super flavorful, seasoned tender meat, unique sauce, and busting with flavor. Usually don't give out 5/5, but this little gem deserves it. Affordable, quick grab and go option. Excellent place for lunch. Would come back. Ps. Service is quick, efficient and kind!! Keep it up!

Arepas are hard to come by in Ottawa. There are very few permanent eateries that sell them. Lately…read morethere have been a few pop ups and kiosks/stalls at Farmers' Markets that sell arepas, but they are still relatively rare here. Gooney's sells arepas!! I got the Pabellon arepa ($8.99) which had shredded beef, black beans, plantains and feta cheese, with a creamy cilantro sauce. It was super tasty, but a bit small for the price. The arepa was steaming hot and a bit crunchy on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside. The amount of meat was ok, but was mostly around the opening, as I got to the bottom/end I was just eating arepa and feta cheese. I think I got 2 pieces of plantains, but they were fairly thin. I think I would need 2 to feel full/satisfied, lol. Maybe I'm just a little girl with a big appetite ;) This place is popular, so be prepared to line up and wait. The line moved fairly quickly though. Service was efficient. They also sell sandwiches and rice/salad bowls, oh and alfajores too! Gooney's is a cute little place and one of the few places in town where you can get arepas! Street parking only.

Amazing Italian grocery store, the service, the people the quality of the meat is amazing. If you…read moreget in early you need to try the Focaccia, the deli meats as well very fresh. Definitely give the rosemary porcata,?it's to die for. You want to eat a great sandwich for lunch they make a mean sandwich made with love. Definitely try this place.

Verdict: 4 stars…read moreout of 5 for: My review of 4 stars is for: - the friendly & helpful front staff - variety of goods: cheeses, deli meats, fresh pasta, frozen items, fresh meat - spacious place & cleanliness BUT, only 3 stars for the $6.59 sandwich (pre-tax) because: - though there was plenty of that fresh bread, the deli meat was not generous enough for this deli fan (for the #1 mild option, my sandwich came with thinly sliced mortadella & salami + lettuce , tomatoes , plain mustard (my choice) & cheese (not enough to cover the sandwich ), and the olives, if you want 'em and I wanted 'em, they are extra (at other Italian sandwich places in the city, it comes free as a topping option); therefore, this is an ok sandwich; I definitely had better. - Will come back to the store though because it is in the neighborhood, has the variety am looking for, clean, and again, friendly front staff. Ciao for now!

We happened to be near Sparks St. on a Sunday and peeked at their 10 CAD specials. I couldn't…read morebelieve they had bucket oysters and wings on the happy hour specials menu. The bartender took our order. We tried one of the Canadian beer *blood brothers shumai IPA* which was fantastic. Ordered the 1.5 LB Prince Edward Island oyster bucket which was spicy plus super awesome. Also got the drunken duck wings which was a pleasant surprise, soft, juicy and a real treat. The BBQ chicken flatbread was perfect. At the end of it, we were stuffed with happiness. I couldn't be happier with their food and their friendly service.

A spontaneous trip with the fam to Sparks street, on an empty stomach, and we found ourselves at…read morethe Bier Markt. While we wanted to sit on the patio, outside, where it was packed, the 6 year old made the decision to dine indoors, away from the wasps. We were the only diners indoors, sigh. It was so nice outside too!! Anywho, I wish we looked over the menu prior, because there wasn't anything "kid friendly" on the menu (now looking online, there is a small kids menu, which we were never given). We stuck with a small bowl of fries for the kids, which we ordered promptly, and it arrived promptly. The hubby and I also had a hard time deciding what we wanted to eat. He went with a prime rib sandwich and I went with the crudo salad. He enjoyed the sandwich, and upgraded his fries to a poutine which was good. My crudo salad was boring. I'm trying to eat healthier when dining out, but it was very, very boring, and quiet large. Enough for two to share. I actually ponded half of it off to my husband, which he tried refusing. The salad was super oily, consisting of mostly arugula, with some bocconcini, crispy chickpeas, green beans, red onion cucumber and tomato. It was missing some zing. Service was OK, I guess. I think the bartender may have been serving us, since we were the only diners indoors. She tried her best, was nice, and brought us what we needed when we asked, checked in on us once, but it was not very attentive. My water glass was never refilled, and we had to ask for other drink refills, while other water glasses sat empty. Settling the bill took a while. And while I appreciate not being rushed out, the kids were getting restless. There are too many great restaurants in the downtown core. I'd skip this one, there was really nothing to write home about here.