Best Italian Restaurants in Ottawa (Mar 2026)
15 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated March 16, 2026
Bistro Ristoro
Ottawa
What to order Mushroom Leek Pizza, Pljeskavica, Chicken Parmesan
Caméline
Gatineau
What to order Focaccia, Rabbit Cappelacci, Scallop Crudo
Cantina Gia
Ottawa
What to order Arancini Balls, Lamb Pasta, Carbonara
Colonnade Pizza
Metcalfe
What to order Meat Lover's Pizza, Colonnade Special Pizza, Vegetarian Pizza
Del Piacere
Ottawa
What to order Wood Fire Pizza, Calzone, Pasta
DreamLand Cafe
Ottawa
What to order Spicy Caesar Salad, Pesto Fettuccine, Rosé Pasta
Giulia
Ottawa
What to order Ezzo Pizza, Sweet Tony Pizza, Half Nelson Pizza
Heartbreakers Pizza - Parkdale Ave
Ottawa
What to order Sweetheart Pizza, Fun Guy Pizza, Mushroom Pizza
La Squadra - Restaurant Cuisine Italienne
Gatineau
What to order Wild Boar, Escargots, Linguine Louisana
North & Navy
Nepean
What to order Mediterranean Eggplant, White Truffle Pasta, Butternut Squash Mezzaluna
Piz'za-za – Restau | Bar à Vin
Gatineau
What to order Pizza, Mousse au chocolat, Salads
Pizza Nerds (Centretown)
Ottawa
What to order Percy Pizza, Lyon Pizza, Lisgar - House Sausage Pizza
Retro Gusto
Ottawa
What to order Zucchini Pizza with Whipped Ricotta, Caesar Salad, Salamino Pizza
Roberto Pizza Romana
Chelsea
What to order Roman Pizza (various flavors), Mortadella and Pistachio Pizza, Sourdough Baguettes
Schoolhouse Pizza
Ottawa
What to order Made In Brooklyn Pizza, Caesar Salad, Dipping Sauces / Spicy Honey
Top Best Italian in Ottawa
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Pizza RomanaRoman-style Pizza | 4.7 ★499 reviews | Roman Pizza (various flavors), Mortadella and Pistachio Pizza | 241 Chem. Old Chelsea, Chelsea, QC J9B 1J3 | |
| 2 | Piz'za-za – Restau | Bar à VinPizza | 4.2 ★838 reviews | Pizza, Mousse au chocolat | 36 Rue Laval, Gatineau, QC J8X 2G9 | |
| 3 | La Squadra - Restaurant Cuisine ItalienneItalian | 4.1 ★665 reviews | Wild Boar, Escargots | 114 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau, QC J8X 0B8 | |
| 4 | Colonnade PizzaCanadian Pizza | 4.5 ★1,794 reviews | Meat Lover's Pizza, Colonnade Special Pizza | 280 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R7 | |
| 5 | Del PiacereAuthentic Italian | 4.5 ★1,547 reviews | Wood Fire Pizza, Calzone | 416 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M9 | |
| 6 | Heartbreakers Pizza - Parkdale AvePizza | 4.7 ★1,088 reviews | Sweetheart Pizza, Fun Guy Pizza | 465 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1H5 | |
| 7 | DreamLand CafeItalian | 4.6 ★828 reviews | Spicy Caesar Salad, Pesto Fettuccine | 262 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R5 | |
| 8 | GiuliaItalian | 4.4 ★707 reviews | Ezzo Pizza, Sweet Tony Pizza | 350 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0V7 | |
| 9 | Cantina GiaItalian | 4.1 ★738 reviews | Arancini Balls, Lamb Pasta | 749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3 | |
| 10 | Retro GustoItalian | 4.7 ★ | Zucchini Pizza with Whipped Ricotta, Caesar Salad | 122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P2 | |
| 11 | Schoolhouse PizzaNew York-style Pizza | 4.4 ★ | Made In Brooklyn Pizza, Caesar Salad | 348 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M6 | |
| 12 | North & NavyItalian | 4.6 ★1,692 reviews | Mediterranean Eggplant, White Truffle Pasta | 226 Nepean St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0B8 | |
| 13 | Pizza Nerds (Centretown)Pizza | 4.6 ★922 reviews | Percy Pizza, Lyon Pizza | 478 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z3 | |
| 14 | Bistro RistoroPizza | 4.8 ★576 reviews | Mushroom Leek Pizza, Pljeskavica | 17 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P4 | |
| 15 | CamélineItalian | 4.8 ★ | Focaccia, Rabbit Cappelacci | 51 Rue Saint-Jacques, Gatineau, QC J8X 2Y7 |
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