Best Italian Restaurants in Ottawa
This list covers Italian restaurants in Ottawa, including pizzerias, sandwich shops, and full service restaurants. The data shows a strong presence of inexpensive and moderate price level spots, with many located in Centretown, Little Italy, and various neighbourhoods across the city. Only one restaurant, North & Navy, is listed as expensive, while most others are inexpensive or moderate. Most places are open for lunch and dinner, with many offering takeout and delivery. Reviewers often mention specific dishes like sandwiches, cannoli, poutine, and garlic sauce. The list includes a mix of long standing local favourites and newer spots, all with at least 150 reviews to ensure established reputations. The ratings range from 4.5 to 4.8, indicating consistently high customer satisfaction across the board.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subito Sandwich | Centretown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,073 | $ |
| 2 | Roberto’s Corner | Elmvale - Eastway - Riverview - Riverview Park West | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,001 | $ |
| 3 | Louis Pizza (McArthur, Ottawa) | Vanier | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 3,129 | $$ |
| 4 | Pizza Italie | Hull | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,338 | $ |
| 5 | Cumberland Pizza | Lower Town | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 677 | $ |
| 6 | Bistro Ristoro | Byward Market - Parliament Hill | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 645 | $ |
| 7 | Giovanni's Snack Bar & Pizzeria | Centretown West | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 618 | $ |
| 8 | Andiamo Pizzeria (Lincoln Heights) | Woodroffe - Lincoln Heights | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 750 | $ |
| 9 | North & Navy | Centretown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,763 | $$$ |
| 10 | DreamLand Cafe | Little Italy | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 908 | $$ |
| 11 | Colonnade Pizza | Centretown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,860 | $$ |
| 12 | Giovanni's Restaurant | Little Italy | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,676 | $$$ |
| 13 | Pizza Salvatoré | Plateau | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,333 | $ |
| 14 | The St. Rita | The Glebe | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 287 | $ |
| 15 | Fratelli Westboro | Westboro | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,199 | $$ |
| 16 | La Dolce Vita | Little Italy | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,163 | $$ |
| 17 | Tennessy Willems | Ottawa | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,039 | $$ |
| 18 | Pineview Pizza Lebanese & Greek | Gloucester | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 413 | $ |
| 19 | La Strada Restaurant | The Glebe | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 390 | $$$ |
| 20 | The Original Georgie's Pizza & Subs | Carlingwood - McKellar Park - Laurentien View | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 389 | $$ |
Subito Sandwich
Subito Sandwich is an inexpensive Italian restaurant in Centretown with a 4.8 rating from 1073 reviews. It opens daily, with breakfast and lunch service noted. Reviewers often mention its sandwiches, cannoli, and chicken parm, and it offers outdoor seating, curbside pickup, and delivery.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-17:00
- Mon 09:30-18:00
- Tue 09:30-18:00
- Wed 09:30-18:00
- Thu 09:30-18:00
- Fri 09:30-18:00
- Sat 11:00-18:00
Roberto’s Corner
Roberto’s Corner, in the Elmvale area, is an inexpensive Italian restaurant rated 4.8 from 1001 reviews. It is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Reviewers frequently talk about its sandwiches, cannoli, and chicken parm sandwich, and it provides delivery and takeout.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-17:30
- Mon 10:00-20:30
- Tue 10:00-20:30
- Wed 10:00-20:30
- Thu 10:00-20:30
- Fri 10:00-20:30
- Sat 10:00-19:30
Louis Pizza (McArthur, Ottawa)
Louis Pizza in Vanier is a moderate price pizza restaurant with a 4.7 rating from 3129 reviews. It opens daily from 10:00. Reviewers often mention its cream pies, coconut cream pie, and garlic sauce, and it is noted for its desserts, breakfast, and lunch.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-22:00
- Wed 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-23:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Pizza Italie
Pizza Italie in Hull is an inexpensive pizza spot with a 4.7 rating from 2338 reviews. Reviewers frequently note its poutine, club poutine, and late night food, and it has a wheelchair accessible entrance.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-04:00
- Mon 16:00-04:00
- Tue 16:00-04:00
- Wed 16:00-04:00
- Thu 16:00-04:00
- Fri 16:00-04:00
- Sat 16:00-04:00
Cumberland Pizza
Cumberland Pizza is an inexpensive pizza restaurant in Lower Town, rated 4.8 from 677 reviews. It is a women owned family business with a patio. Reviewers often mention friendly owners, poutine, and fresh pizza, and it is open for lunch from Tuesday to Saturday.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-21:00
Bistro Ristoro
Bistro Ristoro is an inexpensive Italian restaurant in the Byward Market area, rated 4.8 from 645 reviews. It is women owned and offers outdoor seating. Reviewers mention pljeskavica, picanha, and mushroom and leek pizza, and it serves notable cocktails and wine.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-16:00
- Tue 17:30-21:30
- Wed 17:30-21:30
- Thu 11:30-14:00, 17:30-21:30
- Fri 11:30-14:00, 17:30-21:30
- Sat 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00
Giovanni's Snack Bar & Pizzeria
Giovanni's Snack Bar & Pizzeria in Centretown West is an inexpensive pizza restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 618 reviews. It has a patio and opens daily. Reviewers often talk about its Italian pizza, large portions, and thin crust, and it serves notable coffee.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-20:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-22:00
- Sat 09:00-22:00
Andiamo Pizzeria (Lincoln Heights)
Andiamo Pizzeria in Woodroffe - Lincoln Heights is an inexpensive pizza spot rated 4.7 from 750 reviews. It opens daily at 11:00. Reviewers frequently mention its garlic sauce, poutine, and welcoming staff, and it is noted as suitable for solo dining.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-23:00
North & Navy
North & Navy in Centretown is an expensive Northern Italian restaurant with a 4.6 rating from 1763 reviews. It opens for dinner only, from 17:00. Reviewers often mention cocktails, affogato, and wine pairing, and it serves notable coffee and wine.
Opening hours
- Mon 17:00-22:00
- Tue 17:00-22:00
- Wed 17:00-22:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
DreamLand Cafe
DreamLand Cafe in Little Italy is a moderate price Italian restaurant rated 4.6 from 908 reviews. It is women owned and has a patio. Reviewers often mention its patio, fresh pasta, and spaghetti and meatballs, and it serves notable cocktails.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:00-22:00
- Wed 17:00-22:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 16:00-22:00
- Sat 11:30-15:00, 16:00-22:00
Colonnade Pizza
Colonnade Pizza in Centretown is a moderate price pizza restaurant with a 4.5 rating from 1860 reviews. It has outdoor seating and opens daily at 11:00. Reviewers frequently talk about its meat lovers pizza, garlic sauce, and cheesy pizza.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
Giovanni's Restaurant
Giovanni's Restaurant in Little Italy is an expensive Italian restaurant rated 4.5 from 1676 reviews. It is women owned and opens for lunch and dinner. Reviewers often mention fettuccine alfredo, fine dining, and calamari, and it serves notable wine and cocktails.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 17:00-23:00
Pizza Salvatoré
Pizza Salvatoré in Plateau is an inexpensive pizza restaurant with a 4.5 rating from 1333 reviews. It opens daily at 11:00. Reviewers often mention its poutine, online ordering, and stuffed crust, and it has a wheelchair accessible entrance.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
The St. Rita
The St. Rita in The Glebe is an inexpensive Italian restaurant rated 4.7 from 287 reviews. It opens for dinner from Tuesday and for lunch on weekends. Reviewers frequently mention its pizza crust, lamb ragu, and homemade pasta, and it serves notable wine.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:00-21:00
- Wed 17:00-21:00
- Thu 17:00-21:00
- Fri 12:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-22:00
Fratelli Westboro
Fratelli Westboro is a moderate price Italian restaurant in Westboro with a 4.5 rating from 1199 reviews. It has outdoor seating and opens for lunch and dinner. Reviewers often mention calamari, gluten free options, and fried zucchini, and it serves notable cocktails.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-21:00
- Mon 11:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-21:00
- Wed 11:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
La Dolce Vita
La Dolce Vita in Little Italy is a moderate price Italian restaurant rated 4.5 from 1163 reviews. It is women owned, has a patio, and opens for dinner daily. Reviewers frequently mention its celiac safe and gluten free menu, patio, and polenta bites.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-21:00
- Mon 17:00-21:00
- Tue 17:00-21:00
- Wed 17:00-21:00
- Thu 17:00-21:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Tennessy Willems
Tennessy Willems is a moderate price pizza restaurant in Ottawa with a 4.5 rating from 1039 reviews. It has a patio and opens for lunch and dinner from Thursday. Reviewers often mention wood fired pizza, patio, and craft beer selection.
Opening hours
- Sun 14:00-21:00
- Mon 16:00-21:00
- Tue 16:00-21:00
- Wed 16:00-21:00
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Pineview Pizza Lebanese & Greek
Pineview Pizza Lebanese & Greek in Gloucester is an inexpensive pizza restaurant rated 4.6 from 413 reviews. It opens daily, with later hours on Friday. Reviewers frequently mention shawarma, garlic sauce, and welcoming atmosphere, and it is suitable for solo dining.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-20:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-21:00
La Strada Restaurant
La Strada Restaurant in The Glebe is an expensive Italian restaurant with a 4.6 rating from 390 reviews. It opens for dinner from Tuesday and lunch on Friday. Reviewers often mention zucchini, smelts, and veal parm, and it serves notable desserts and coffee.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:30-21:00
- Wed 17:30-21:00
- Thu 17:30-21:00
- Fri 12:00-14:30, 17:30-21:00
- Sat 17:30-21:00
The Original Georgie's Pizza & Subs
The Original Georgie's Pizza & Subs in Carlingwood is a moderate price pizza spot rated 4.6 from 389 reviews. It opens daily, often until midnight or later. Reviewers frequently mention garlic sauce, steak sub, and family run business, and it is suitable for solo dining.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Tips before you go
- Many inexpensive sandwich and pizza spots like Subito Sandwich and Roberto’s Corner open early for breakfast or lunch.
- Check hours for dinner only spots like North & Navy, DreamLand Cafe, and La Strada, which open around 17:00.
- Several places, including Cumberland Pizza and Giovanni's Snack Bar, have patios for outdoor seating.
- Many restaurants offer takeout and delivery; features like curbside pickup or no contact delivery are noted.
- If you need gluten free options, reviewers often mention them at La Dolce Vita and Fratelli Westboro.
How we made this list
This list was compiled using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews would not rank artificially high. Only restaurants with at least 150 reviews were considered. The list includes only places that were open at the time of data collection, ensuring current and relevant options for readers.
Questions about Italian restaurants in Ottawa
Which Italian restaurants in Ottawa have the highest ratings?
Several restaurants have a 4.8 Google rating, including Subito Sandwich with 1073 reviews, Roberto’s Corner with 1001 reviews, Cumberland Pizza with 677 reviews, Bistro Ristoro with 645 reviews, and Giovanni's Snack Bar & Pizzeria with 618 reviews. These are all in the inexpensive price range, except Bistro Ristoro which is also inexpensive. This shows strong customer approval for these specific spots.
Where can I find Italian food in Ottawa for a special occasion or fine dining?
For a higher end experience, consider North & Navy in Centretown, which is expensive and has a 4.6 rating from 1763 reviews. Giovanni's Restaurant in Little Italy is also expensive, rated 4.5 from 1676 reviews. La Strada Restaurant in The Glebe is another expensive option with a 4.6 rating from 390 reviews. These spots are noted for cocktails, wine, and dishes like affogato or veal parmigiana.
Are there good options for takeout or delivery?
Yes, nearly every place on this list offers takeout and many offer delivery. Specific features like curbside pickup at Subito Sandwich and Giovanni's Restaurant, or no contact delivery at Roberto’s Corner and Pizza Salvatoré, are noted in the facts. Pizza places are particularly geared for takeout and delivery, with many having dedicated onsite services for these options.
What neighbourhoods have a concentration of Italian restaurants?
Centretown has several, including Subito Sandwich, North & Navy, and Colonnade Pizza. Little Italy is home to DreamLand Cafe, Giovanni's Restaurant, and La Dolce Vita. Other clusters appear in The Glebe with The St. Rita and La Strada, and in Westboro with Fratelli Westboro. Restaurants are also spread across various Ottawa neighbourhoods like Vanier and Hull.
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