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Cantina Gia

ItalianThe Glebevalue

Cantina Gia is one of the best italian restaurants in Ottawa for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in The Glebe.

Cantina Gia occupies a narrow room on Bank Street in the Glebe — exposed brick, a marble bar, and candlelight that arrives unrequested rather than performed.

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Taste Score 7.4/10
Rating (Google) 8.2
790 reviews
Ottawa
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7.4/10
Taste Score
Google 8.2 from 790 reviews
Best for
brunch and Date Night
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
The Glebe | 749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3, Canada
Price
Good value
Taste Score
7.4/10
Phone
(613) 569-0464
Why go

What makes Cantina Gia worth the move

Cantina Gia is a strong italian option in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Burrata w. Pistachios & Arugula Pesto and Tuna Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 790 Google reviews.

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Public rating
8.2 from 790 Google reviews
Best for
brunch and Date Night
Style
Italian in The Glebe
Spend
Good value

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Google rating: 8.2 from 790 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Burrata w. Pistachios & Arugula Pesto, Tuna Crudo, Beef Carpaccio
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8.2 from 790 reviews
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For now, Cantina Gia holds a 8.2 rating across 790 Google reviews.

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Address
749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3, Canada
Phone
(613) 569-0464
Price
value
TastyPals score
7.4/10
Google rating
8.2 (790 reviews)
Cuisine
Italian
Neighborhood
The Glebe

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Cantina Gia serve?

Cantina Gia is a Italian restaurant located in The Glebe, Ottawa. Cantina Gia occupies a narrow room on Bank Street in the Glebe — exposed brick, a marble bar, and candlelight that arrives unrequested rather than performed.

What is Cantina Gia best for?

Cantina Gia is best for date night, group dinner, glebe dinner, brunch, dinner, warm, local. Cantina Gia is a strong italian option in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Burrata w. Pistachios & Arugula Pesto and Tuna Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 790 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Cantina Gia?

Cantina Gia is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.2 from 790 reviews

Is Cantina Gia worth visiting?

Cantina Gia holds a 8.2 Google rating from 790 reviews. Cantina Gia is a strong italian option in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Burrata w. Pistachios & Arugula Pesto and Tuna Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 790 Google reviews.

Where is Cantina Gia located?

Cantina Gia is located at 749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Cantina Gia take reservations?

Yes, Cantina Gia accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is Cantina Gia good for a date night?

Yes — Cantina Gia is tagged for date night dining. Cantina Gia is a strong italian option in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Burrata w. Pistachios & Arugula Pesto and Tuna Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.2 rating across 790 Google reviews.

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