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Cantina Gia, Ottawa, ON

Cantina Gia

4.6
4.6
1054 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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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 1,054 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 in Ottawa offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with consistently outstanding food and service. The "food is amazing," featuring expertly prepared Italian dishes that guests rave about. The ambiance is cozy and romantic, making it perfect for special occasions. While some mention noise and service issues, the "great vibes" and "lovely decor" make it a neighborhood gem. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
1,054 Reviews
  1. Evey

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, authentic and reasonable! Services was great.

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  2. Toby VIP

    Ottawa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is so yummy; would be amazing with a little bit of focus on decent service!

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  3. Patrick

    Toronto16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My party of two had a delightful evening at Cantina Gia. It appears to be a popular neighbourhood restaurant. We went on a Tuesday night and the place was busy. We had Calamari as a starter. As main courses, we had Creste Rigate & Sausage and Canestri & Ragu alla Nona. All dishes were expertly prepared, very tasty and portions generous. This restaurant is highly recommended for a nice, casual evening out. As it is a busy place, diners must be prepared for a higher than average noise level.

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  4. Sarah

    Naples3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect family dinner for my Mom's birthday. Everybody loved their meal (6 adults and a toddler) Drinks, wine, appetizers and mains were all perfect - had shared apps and salad, and tried a few pastas along with the steak and chicken and the potato sides. Every single dish was excellent, they were even able to accommodate a toddler version of cacio peppe for our 3 year old guest (no pepper - lots of cheesy noodles!) we all agreed we will be back for the next special family celebration.

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  5. Josan

    Vancouver4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute space, dedicated gluten free fryer very appreciated. Good service.

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  6. Luc

    Manitoba9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    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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  7. Michael

    Ottawa17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    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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  8. Martina

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    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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  9. Kris VIP

    Toronto43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed doing a family dinner here. Usually we go in smaller groups of 2-4 but they were able to accommodate 9 of us. The cacio e pepe is always sublime.

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  10. 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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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 1054 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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