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Cantina Gia, Ottawa, ON

Cantina Gia

4.6
4.6
1048 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Cantina Gia
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    The Glebe
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,048 people are saying

Cantina Gia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cantina Gia is a vibrant Italian restaurant in Ottawa known for its "amazing food" and "romantic ambiance." Diners frequently commend the "great service" and delightful pasta offerings, particularly the carbonara. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and "friendly staff" make it a favorite for special occasions, though some note it can get "loud."
1,048 Reviews
  1. Luc

    Manitoba9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for the great food and service! We had a fabulous time.

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  2. Michael

    Ottawa16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for a birthday on a Tuesday evening. Despite being a weeknight, every table was filled- thankfully we had reservations! Server was welcoming and very knowledgeable on the menu and wine pairing. Shared starters- focaccia with the burrata, the arancini for 4, and the Caesar salad. All delicious. Mains for our table - the cacio e pepe, mushroom mafaldine, carbonara, and the canestri & ragu alla nonna. Dessert was a tiramisu, so yummy! Every dish was well plated and very tasty, vibrant, and fresh. The vibe was casual but cozy, romantic. Loved the old-school pendant lights. Great place for a date night. Highly recommend.

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  3. Martina

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is truly delicious! The restaurant is bursting at the seams and they’ve packed it to the brim with tables they are eager to turn quickly which takes away from the ambiance. The packed tables and tons of tables create a very noisy environment that makes it hard to carry a conversation.

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  4. Charlotte

    Ottawa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love it when I go there. Never disappointed!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great but we were rushed out by the server multiple times to clear the table for the next seating. There is a way to politely do this and that was not done it hindered our experience.

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  6. Steven

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great staff, lovely restaurant. I have been for lunch and super, it has always been fantastic! I am always happy coming here to eat.

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  7. Camila

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great anniversary dinner at Cantina Gia. The food was amazing, the space is lovely and the service was outstanding. The prices are very reasonable.

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  8. Donald VIP

    Ottawa14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was high quality. But some of the main dishes arrived with varying degrees of temperature. One was cool too moderate and only one hot. The taste was still wonderful but would have been even better if the food arrived hot

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  9. Brenda

    Calgary12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Very good service. However, chairs and bar stools hard and uncomfortable. Bar stools so uncomfortable we did not stay for desert.

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  10. Hailey

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place 🥰 Food and drinks were absolutely amazing. I’m waiting for next occasion in Gia ✨

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FAQs

Cantina Gia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 569-0464.

Cantina Gia is rated 4.6 stars by 1048 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Cantina Gia

749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    The Glebe
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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