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Ayla's Social Kitchen

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Ayla's Social Kitchen is one of the best italian restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Little Italy.

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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Rating (Google) 4.8
757 reviews
Ottawa
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4.8
Rating
Based on 757 reviews
Best used for
date night and Italian classics
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Little Italy · 338 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M6, Canada
Price
moderate
Google rating
4.8 from 757 reviews
Phone
(343) 984-4486
What to order

Signature dishes at Ayla's Social Kitchen

Baked Feta

Cherry Tomato, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, EVOO, Za'atar, Pita

Lamb Hummus

Pulled Lamb, Fried Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Pita

Saffron Arancini (3)

Mozzarella, Barberry, White Wine Parmesan Sauce, Rosewater

Ayla's Kabab

Pomegranate & Herb Marinated Striploin Kabab, Yogurt Pomegranate Sauce, Saffron Rice, Mixed Kale Salad/Green Tahini Dressing

Ginger Garlic Shrimp Bowl

Spinach & Mushroom Pearl Couscous, Roasted Red Pepper, Sumac Harissa Mayo, Mango Creme Drizzle

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What makes Ayla's Social Kitchen worth the move

Ayla's Social Kitchen works for date night in Little Italy because the room and the food both help the evening land. Baked Feta and Lamb Hummus also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.8 rating across 757 Google reviews.

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Public rating
4.8 from 757 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and Italian classics
Style
Italian in Little Italy
Spend
moderate

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Google rating: 4.8 from 757 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Baked Feta, Lamb Hummus, Saffron Arancini (3)
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4.8 from 757 reviews
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Address
338 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M6, Canada
Phone
(343) 984-4486
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
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Google rating
4.8 (757 reviews)
Cuisine
Italian
Neighborhood
Little Italy
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