Cantina Gia

Name: Cantina Gia
Address: 749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1S 3V3
Telephone: (613) 569-0464
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

751 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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Welcome to Cantina Gia
We look forward to seeing you soon.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(613) 569-0464
Website
https://www.cantinagia.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3
Neighbourhood
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

Experiences

New Year's Eve 2024
$85.00 per person
Dec 31, 2023 only
Join us and celebrate the New Year with our three course table d'hôte menu!

Popular dishes

What 751 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Italian
Ottawa
Most Booked
Ottawa
Italian
Ottawa
Most Booked

751 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was surprising loud for the size of it. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. We all had an appetizer, and a meal. There were 4 alcoholic drinks and lemonade. There were 4 desserts. All for the magic price of about $400! The food was delicious. We all enjoyed our meal. It was just on the proxy side for a family of 4.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great restaurant! Was a bit noisy but loved the soundtrack. Food was excellent (a bit salty but excellent). Thanks for a great time!
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Srinivas
Toronto
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Great wine and alcohol selections.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The light it’s it was to dark when I first got there, I had to use the flash light on my phone, other that that I liked overall.
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Safa
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing and good price for the quality. Service was subpar. Although, the food came out at a reasonable times, the waitress was unfriendly and unengaged. When booking my reservation, I specified that we were celebrating my friend's birthday. Despite this specification and gift bags on our table, our waitress did not acknowledge the special occasion. Waitress was not attentive and we had to stop her ask for our drinks when she came by to clear our empty glasses from our table. Also, despite not acknowledging our celebration, the dessert we ordered, tiramisu, was comped? Though, there was no candle on it when it was brought out. The server did not even tell us the desert would be comped, we just saw it was on our bills. The situation/service was just odd and a little awkward. The kitchen outdid themselves.
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ErinM
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great night with great food and wine! Gia never disappoints.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. I noticed they have turned down the music which is awesome! Love this spot for brunch and dinner.
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KellyL
Vancouver
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and drink was excellent! We both tried meals we don't normally go for, and both of us loved our meals. Our server was great too! My only comment would be that there is not a lot of space between the tables. It felt like we could hear the conversation the couple beside us was having! Other than that, it was great, and we'll be back.
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Leslie
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar and our server was lovely and very knowledgeable. Will definitely go again.
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Emmy
Ottawa
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Way better places to go for Italian in Ottawa. Pasta sauce was oily and meatballs were undercooked. Although the restaurant is a nice setting, there are many other spots in the city with a better vibe and edible food. Very expensive for what you get here and slow service.
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Sofie
Ottawa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner and great service! Waitress was extremely friendly and accommodating!
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TerriM
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place, never disappoints and soo soo good!
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JordanS
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, atmosphere and people! I’ve been there for both brunch and dinner and have loved it every time!
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VictoriaP
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is one of my favorites in Ottawa. The food and ambiance is always amazing and the staff is super friendly.
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OttawaFoodie
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Carpaccio was very tasty however grilled bread had too much salt in it. Calamari also tasty but overcooked and also quite salty. Insalata Mista was fabulous! Loved the puffed farro, the nice mix of greens and great dressing The lamb Ragu was awesome I’d go back just for that! The cantina Gia red was a great pairing with all of the food. Our server was lovely and did a super job! Overall great experience!
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BonnyGirl
Ottawa
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Pasta was nothing special. When I found a bone in the lamb ragu all they offered was a 15% discount on the dish - could have broken a tooth or choked. They did give us the dessert for free but one wonders if they would have offered it, if we hadn't ordered a dessert. My friend's seafood risotto was like a soup rather than as it should be prepared. Overall a big disappointment.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time dining and as always, was a treat. Great service, delicious food and vibrant ambience. Will return!
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PennyL
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous! Everything was perfect and we had so much fun.
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Suze
Ottawa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I ordered the seafood rissoto. Bad choice! Very little seafood (2 each scallops and shrimps; + 4-5 very small mussels. The rissoto although flavourful, the texture was soupy "slop". Once more it was served on a plate instead of a bowl and was cold in minutes. I ate 1/3 of it and left the rest. I've eaten there numerous times and have enjoyed it but not this time. Very dissatisfied.
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Ross
Ottawa
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We like to support new places that are local and not chains so 3 of us were hopeful. The menu contained a lot of words that we didn't know about and that is OK -we like to learn, but no one came around and clarified for us so we had to get out our cellphones - hate doing that while at the table. The meals looked great but mine didn't taste like much and there was a lot more of polenta than anything else. My friends did not say much about their meals in order to not hurt my feelings as I chose the place. The restaurant itself is nice and the staff were attentive but I was disappointed.
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AlBu
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always. Apps, cocktail, service, food all superb.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great spot with good ambience and loved the focaccia! Dessert was great!
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Karen
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Special thanks to Julia for giving us a special table.
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Caroline
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the top restaurant in Ottawa! And you can stock up on beautiful wine and some produce. Staff are amazing!
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LilyB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
goodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgood
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AlexJoy
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Amazing ambiance. Wonderful staff and service!! Would recommend and will be coming back!
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RabiehN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time coming to Cantina Gia and it won't be my last. We had the most amazing service, our waitress (I'm sorry I don't remember the name) was extremely attentive and helpful when deciding what to order and made sure to answer all of our many questions. I would highly recommend Cantina Gia to anyone I encounter.
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SabinaG
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lamb rags was so so good and you have to get the spiced apple cake ! Will be back soon!
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AlexB
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good for date night. Cozy atmosphere and ambiance. Generous portions. Would return to this restaurant
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kellys
Toronto
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Some sound baffles would improve this restaurant as you have to almost yell when busy. Pancakes were great but someone needs to show kitchen staff how to cut a grapefruit for their side dish. Gilled halves arrived almost impossible to eat and cold. Also no spoons - they went hunting and found us soup spoons. Serated small grapefruit spoons exist for good reason!
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BradDoyle
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner. Portions were great. Cannot wait to go back
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Dani
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always amazing and the service is top-notch! Wine is good and the desserts are great! I love their home made pasta, so fresh. It is a little bit on the louder side, so go with friends and laugh.
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Alishog
Montreal
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely eatery with a menu to suit all tastes. The focaccia is amazing and the Brussels sprouts divine. The atmosphere was relaxing although it was a bit too dark to properly read the menu. Otherwise I would highly recommend Gia Cantina.
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AlexandraP
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! The drinks were good too. I had the cacio e pepe as my server recommended and I was not disappointed. The sauce was tasty and the portion was perfect.
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Lala
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect for brunch with the ladies. Generous portions. I hope this Gem stays in Ottawa for a long time.
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Anonymous
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, ambiance. Great place for brunch with friends
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CourtneyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kind service, incredible food, cool ambiance. The staff at Gia Cantina beautifully accommodated my spouse and I for our anniversary and we had a lovely time.
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Patz
Edmonton
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The suggestion for family style for our group of 5 people was a good recommendation
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and staff were great, very courteous and always checked in. Food
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food. Charming decor especially the ladies room. We will be back.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

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

Cantina Gia is rated 4.5 stars by 751 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

Website
https://www.cantinagia.com/
Phone number
(613) 569-0464

Cantina Gia

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve 2024

Popular dishes

Cacio e Pepe

Caesar Salad

Spaghetti Carbonara

Menu

What 751 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

Does Cantina Gia offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cantina Gia restaurant rated?

Is Cantina Gia currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information