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Cantina Gia, Ottawa, ON

Cantina Gia

4.5
4.5
972 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
    (613) 569-0464
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 972 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 an inviting atmosphere with "always amazing food" and a delightful mix of Italian dishes. Guests rave about their "fantastic service" and unique pasta creations. While some mention noise and occasional service hiccups, the "delicious food" and "beautiful decor" make it a favorite spot for many.

972 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the pancakes. They are delicious. Coffee is good. Vibes.

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  2. John

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I much prefer to write positive notes. Sadly, my first time back to this restaurant in 2 years was much the same as my last 2 visits. Great space, lovely ambiance - however, the food is so salty that it is rendered almost inedible. All four of us in the party felt the same way, from appetizers to mains. In fact, one member of our party texted me after to say that he had barely made it home without an "accident" as his body immediately wanted to flush out the sodium. When they first opened the food was excellent. I have now had three meals in a row, spread out since, that were not up to par.

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  3. Charles

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    My third time coming to this restaurant - the food is always mid but I come for the ambiance. Not sure if I will come again though. DRINKS: The Orange Wine on tap that I ordered was corked and the server did not understand that the wine was aerated too much that the taste had gone sour and hard to drink. The Espresso Martini I ordered instead of wine was watered down, likely because of the small ice cubes used which melted quickly into the drink. FOOD: The two lunch sandwiches ordered was good and the salad had a light dressing which paired well with the sandwich. SERVICE: Despite being lunch time and the restaurant being half full, service was slow. It took me 10 mins to have my empty water cup refilled and awhile for my bill and the machine to come, upon request. The Aesop soap in the bathroom was either not Aesop or mixed with water.

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  4. Emma

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, but my Carbonara only had 2 very small pieces of pancetta in the whole dish. Otherwise it was all a lovely meal.

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  5. Lilianne

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    If you’re looking for a quiet evening out, this is not the place for you. The noise level was beyond normal. As far as the food goes, we ordered the calamari as an appetizer. It was a generous portion, lightly battered, but a bit on the salty side. The aioli was nice. The main course was carbonara. It is a shorter version of rigatoni as opposed to the traditional spaghetti. It was cooked al dente, which gave it a nice firm texture. The sauce was authentic with eggs, guanciale, parmesan, but over-the-top with the black pepper (some whole peppercorns were in the dish). It made the dish rather unpleasant. The tiramisu was just ok. Not much taste of the marscapone, as the coco powder overpowered the entire dessert. Overall, this restaurant was disappointing. We had been to the owner’s other restaurant North and Navy on a few occasions and were quite satisfied, so we wanted to try this one.

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  6. Michael

    Ottawa

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best service and food. Thank you again.

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  7. Laurie

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I started doing take out at CG during Covid and am always impressed by the consistently great food and service. Fun, casual atmosphere.

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  8. Kristen

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really nice Tuesday dinner at Cantina Gia. I got the Gia Cini Tini to start which had peperoncino brine (so good!). We split a focaccia and added burrata (it came with oil and balsamic as well). We also split a Caesar and a pasta dish which was more than enough for 2 of us. Everything was delicious and the service was great.

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  9. Allie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely staff. Beautiful atmosphere. Delicious mocktails which I wasn't expecting!

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  10. Josée

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    J'ai adoré le caccio e pépé. Très très bonne soirée.

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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 4.5 stars by 972 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cantina Gia

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
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