Best Italian Restaurants in Ottawa (Sep 2026)
12 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated September 14, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North & Navy | 273 |  |
4.6 ★1,700 reviews | White Truffle Pasta, Tiramisu | 226 Nepean St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0B8 |
| 2 | Caméline | 160 |  |
4.8 ★418 reviews | Focaccia with Thyme Butter (or Lemon Butter), Ravioli | 51 Rue Saint-Jacques, Gatineau, QC J8X 2Y7 |
| 3 | Heartbreakers Pizza - Parkdale Ave | 150 | 4.7 ★1,101 reviews | Pepperoni Pizza, Sweetheart Pizza | 465 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1H5 | |
| 4 | Farinella Rochester | 150 | 4.7 ★1,093 reviews | Pizza (especially Margherita, Ortolano, Gigi, Nduja), Tiramisu | 492 Rochester St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4L8 | |
| 5 | Pizza Nerds (Centretown) | 147 | 4.6 ★945 reviews | Queen Elizabeth Pizza, Bank Mushroom Pizza | 478 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z3 | |
| 6 | Schoolhouse Pizza | 145 | 4.4 ★129 reviews | Made In Brooklyn, Meatball Pie | 348 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M6 | |
| 7 | Art-Is-In Bakery | 139 | 4.2 ★3,338 reviews | Wholewheat Sourdough, Blueberry Cronut | 250 City Centre Ave #112, Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7 | |
| 8 | Colonnade Pizza | 133 | 4.5 ★1,806 reviews | Meat Lover's Pizza, Colonnade Special Pizza | 280 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R7 | |
| 9 | Retro Gusto | 128 | 4.7 ★378 reviews | Caesar Salad, Pizza (various) | 122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P2 | |
| 10 | Roberto Pizza Romana | 121 | 4.7 ★512 reviews | Roman Pizza, Desserts (general) | 241 Chem. Old Chelsea, Chelsea, QC J9B 1J3 | |
| 11 | Del Piacere | 116 | 4.5 ★1,565 reviews | Wood Fire Pizza, Calzone | 416 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M9 | |
| 12 | Giulia | 113 | 4.1 ★344 reviews | Pizza, Benjamin Button Pizza | 61 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C7 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.