3 Best Italian Restaurants in Ottawa, ON

"Johnny Farina is a casual, family-run restaurant with dark wood accents. The restaurant provides a lot of wines, wood-fired pizza, pasta, and classic Italian entrees. They provide over two floors and three rooms in a former movie theatre in Ottawa's trendy Elgin Street district. Situated in the larger of the two original theatres, their dining room has 35-foot ceilings. The restaurant specializes in making pasta fresh every day. The extensive menu offers a wide selection of appetizers and pasta dishes with traditional favourites. They have a private dining room on their second floor for groups of 60 to 80 guests for any special event. Their bar and lounge is a private venue for cocktails ranging from 40 to 120 guests. Anthony (Tony) Iafelice is the owner, operator and founder of the restaurant. Johnny Farina offers something for everyone through three different atmospheres, Italian-inspired culinary delights, eclectic beverages and genuinely passionate service. Gift certificates are also available at the restaurant.

"Giovanni's Restaurant has been the go-to Italian restaurant for over 41 years. They have a wide range of the finest cuts of meat, fresh seafood, mouth-watering Pasta, and heavenly desserts. Guests can enjoy the tasty meals with a great ambience. Enjoy the classic Italian pasta recipes, Manicotti, Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti alla carbonara, Pappardelle, and more at affordable prices. The restaurant has a private dining area. Giovanni's Restaurant has the perfect menu choices and atmosphere to host your special event.Chef Tomasz Gurzynski prides himself on his foundation of Education at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Art Institute in London, England. The restaurant's warm and inviting atmosphere is perfect for a dinner or lunch for two or for large gatherings of up to 60 people. A private room is also available for up to 30 people.

"Vittoria Trattoria's custom menus and an impressive selection of wines have something for everyone. The restaurant is the perfect spot for cocktail or office parties, wedding brunches, birthdays, and much more. The restaurant provides private rooms and the best services to host all kinds of intimate events or groups of 2 up to 50 people. Vittoria Trattoria can accommodate a party as large as 140 people. They also provide an extensive range of cocktail menus. The restaurant offers gift cards that make excellent gifts for your friends and family. Harjeet and Stacey are the owners of the restaurant. Vittoria Trattoria offers a wide selection of authentic Italian dishes, complemented by a wine selection of over 600 labels. The restaurant is an open concept dining room with a view of the open kitchen from any seat in the house. The main focal point is the floor-to-ceiling glass wine cellar, which is spectacular. Wheelchair accessibility is available at the restaurant.