The best Italian restaurants in Ottawa, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
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Anabella’s Kitchen & Lounge is a italian pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Mezze Board and Scallop Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Ayla's Social Kitchen suits a night out in Little Italy when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Baked Feta and Lamb Hummus also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Retro Gusto suits a night out in Little Italy when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Retro Suppli and Retro Caesar also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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DreamLand Cafe suits a night out in Little Italy when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Honey I Deep Fried The Brussels and Spicy Caesar Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Giovanni's Restaurant is the kind of italian room in Little Italy you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Calamari Fritti and Fegato D'Oca also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Del Piacere is the kind of italian room in Little Italy you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Antipasto Di Mare and Frittura Mista Di Pesce also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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La Dolce Vita is a italian pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Classic Italian Appetizer Selection and House-Made Pizza also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Pub Italia suits a night out in Little Italy when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff. If Unable to identify signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign.
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Joe's Italian Kitchen - Preston is a italian pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Peach Carrot Salad and California Rolls also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Trattoria Caffè Italia is a italian pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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The top Italian restaurants in Ottawa include Anabella’s Kitchen & Lounge, Ayla's Social Kitchen, Retro Gusto. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
Anabella’s Kitchen & Lounge is among the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Ottawa, with a 4.9 Google rating across 240 reviews.
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