Little Italy

Capital Eats best of spring 2026

Capital Eats best of spring 2026

From a steakhouse to a Somali sandwhich shop, here's the best our team ate this spring

Product

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Torta Boyz is more than just tortas

Torta Boyz is more than just tortas

Torta Boyz has been quietly building a name for itself in Little Italy

Little Italy

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La Roma is one of Ottawa's oldest Italian restaurants. It's still got

La Roma is one of Ottawa's oldest Italian restaurants. It's still got

La Roma has been feeding Ottawa for three decades. A recent visit made clear why it's still worth your attention — and your appetite.

Downtown Ottawa

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At Ek Bar, a top chef elevates Ottawa’s culinary scene

At Ek Bar, a top chef elevates Ottawa’s culinary scene

Chef Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan once again shows why he's one of the best chefs in the city with a modern take on Indian.

Fine Dining

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Family-run Wandee Thai knows their way around a Thai kichen

Family-run Wandee Thai knows their way around a Thai kichen

There's talent, but there was a mix of both hits and misses

Thai

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Joe’s Italian Kitchen sticks the landing

Joe’s Italian Kitchen sticks the landing

They restaurant is the only certified Pinsaria in Canada

Italian

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Good Pad Thai (and more) at Charm Thai

Good Pad Thai (and more) at Charm Thai

No ketchup in this pad that, that's for sure

Thai

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Vietnam Palace serves up unique dishes for Ottawa

Vietnam Palace serves up unique dishes for Ottawa

The Lotus Salad and Shaking Beef are seldom seen in the city

Little Italy

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Come for the food, stay for the experience at Ayla’s Social Kitchen

Come for the food, stay for the experience at Ayla’s Social Kitchen

The watermelon feta salad and hummus are the stand out dishes

Little Italy

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Rustic dim sum classics at Cafe Orient

Rustic dim sum classics at Cafe Orient

A hit and a miss at this spot in Little Italy

Little Italy

The best cannolis in Ottawa? Dolci Sapori makes a case

The best cannolis in Ottawa? Dolci Sapori makes a case

This new spot should be on any cannoli lover's list of places to visit

Italian

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Roberto Pizza, always a classic

Roberto Pizza, always a classic

Their mushroom pizza may be one of the best in the city

Pizza

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Back to Farinella got some icy treats

Back to Farinella got some icy treats

Revisiting a favourite to test out their gelato.

Groceries

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Trattoria Caffé Italia, a hidden gem in plain view

Trattoria Caffé Italia, a hidden gem in plain view

Trattoria Caffé Italia has a Slow Food philosophy.

Italian

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The Out Of Towner: Memories of Little Italy

The Out Of Towner: Memories of Little Italy

Italian eats make for old and new memories

Italian

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40 years of wood-fired tradition

40 years of wood-fired tradition

An old-school take on pizza in Little Italy

Italian

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The pizza’s good but the sandwich takes the bow

The pizza’s good but the sandwich takes the bow

Fennel sausage you don't want to miss.

Italian

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Review: Umbrella Burger

Review: Umbrella Burger

An informal spot for a classic burger menu

Little Italy

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Four cheese gnocchi stars at Del Piacere

Four cheese gnocchi stars at Del Piacere

Plus they have one of the best pizza values in the city

Italian

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