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DreamLand Cafe, Ottowa, ON

DreamLand Cafe

4.9
4.9
311 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
THE BEST PASTA IN OTTAWA
LOCAL - FRESH - FEELS LIKE HOME

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 14 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Café

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (613) 422-4200

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Coco De Leo

  • Neighbourhood

    Little Italy

  • Cross Street

    Gladstone Ave.

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Public Transit

    Gladstone / Preston

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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What 311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Best Food

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ottawa

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Best Food

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ottawa

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Italian

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  1. Mattie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pasta is always amazing here. I have high expectations because I have been here many times and it’s always amazing so I am never disappointed. We always stick with a familiar dish and try something new and their specials are always so tasty. Love this place and will be back :)
  2. DanielleD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most delicious and friendly service- never disappoints!!
  3. LouiseB

    Ottawa

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was excellent.
  4. GarlicBreadFiend

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Small, cute venue and friendly staff. Great garlic bread and homemade sodas/ice teas!
  5. LeansVeans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance was cute and cozy, loved the ravioli shaped tables! Food was INCREDIBLE and the service was kind and warm.
  6. HollyJ

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding from start to finish…apps, pasta, dessert and wine! We most certainly return this summer
  7. Canadiansabroad

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the food and the value for money at this restaurant. If I had one suggestion it would be to look at improving choices on your wine list to cater to all levels of wine connaisseur.
  8. Nina

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing from the food to the staff. The drinks are so good. Next time you go get the don’t pear with me drink!
  9. DanL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Cool place for dinner with friends. Vegan options should be broadened
  10. LADL

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is a gem. Everything about it is delicious and never disappoints! With a new menu about to drop, we are even more excited to return and try out their new creations.
  11. GinaM

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So yummy. Felt so homemade and we all loved our meals. The portions were perfect and although we didn't order sides, they looked delicious (and we regretted NOT getting them!). Service was excellent. Definite recommendation.
  12. Emily

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing service, amazing ambiance. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Would definitely go again.
  13. VS12

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious food that never disappoints. The staff is incredibly lovely and attentive. Will definitely be returning!
  14. LornaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Very noisy so difficult to carry on a conversation in a small group. Food was excellent though and wine very affordable so well worth a visit.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience was absolutely fantastic. The staff was very accommodating, helpful, and in great moods! We were fasting and kitchen started taking our orders before we were seated so we would not have to wait too long. I cannot recommend this place enough. Food was fantastic. One of the best places i’ve eaten.
  16. Adreil

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a must needed night out ;). The cute ravioli tables are adorable 🥰 drinks are fair price and strong 💪. Pasta 🍝 wellllll I’m going back portions left me and my partner with leftovers.
  17. FoodieGirl

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time at Dreamland Cafe. We were celebrating my daughter’s 23rd birthday and our server was so sweet and funny. She put a little happy birthday message using Scrabble tiles on our table, and made us custom cocktails! Food was delish. Highly recommend this little place!
  18. SherryB

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolute underrated gem in Ottawa, food was fantastic, Service was top-notch. Ambiance was perfect. Certainly visit next time I am in the Ottawa area.
  19. IsabellaB

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing eating here! Great food at a great price! Can’t wait to go back again!
  20. KamenM

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Small and cozey. Not a lot of places and it was full when I was there and as the tables are close to one another, it gets noisy. However, the food was DE-LI-CIOUS. From the appetizers (bread sticks with various dips) to the main course (pasta puttanesca) and desert (chocolate strawberry tiramisu), the food was tasty, hot and simply incredible. The service was impeccable, the waitresses are awesome, kind and knowledgeable. Recommend 10/10
  21. Barkla

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Very loud guests at one table made it hard to hear my friend. Food was less well done than last time. EG no croutons on salad...and alfredo that was a bit gluey as if made with a roux. Otherwise very good and excellent wait staff
  22. Claire

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    A great experience! The staff were lovely and the food was so yum! We will be back :)
  23. Paul

    Montreal

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    By far some of the best pasta in the city! Great service from super friendly staff and owners
  24. Rosa

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere, tasty food, and really lovely staff who were very accommodating of children's particular needs and moods. :) Thank you!
  25. AllisonS

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very small but cute cafe. Great pasta and Mac and cheese, recommend adding garlic bread to any of the pastas as it’s always worth adding the bread!
  26. JoshB

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing spot for pasta. Gluten free options for all dishes. I wouldn't come with a big group as the location in the winter is very small. Make reservations! Staff was super friendly and awesome vibe in the restaurant!
  27. NerissaK

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Clean and inviting. Staff are pleasant and attentive. Great food.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love love love!!
  29. KasiaK

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Dreamland for a birthday celebration and it was fabulous. The food was fresh, flavourful and the amounts were great. We ordered a special birthday cake to be made and it was dreamy - better than we could have imagined. Thank you to the whole Dreamland Cafe team for a wonderful experience.
  30. CaylaJ

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    i love this restaurant! the food is amazing and super affordable for italian! amazing drinks and desert as well - i tried the brown butter cheesecake and it was amazing! I’ve been twice now and these trips definitely won’t be the last! i’m in love with dreamland!! i rave about it to my friends haha!
  31. BenoitG

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was terrific, lamb ragu and creamy pesto with schrimp was amazing and so was the tiramisu. Service was great. Worth every penny!
  32. JoseeR

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Such a cute place and totally reasonable portion and price. My new favourite place!
  33. Christopher

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First reservation made through this app. I wanted a nice date night for my girlfriend and I, and we were not disappointed. A cozy, warm little establishment with attentive and energetic staff who always made sure we had what we needed. The appetizers were nicely portioned and very tasty. The main course was a hearty bolognese pasta that still sits very happily in my stomach as I write this. I even had enough in me for a little brownie ice cream, which cured that sweet craving. It was a full house when we arrived, and as such was a little loud. But the jovial atmosphere and watching everyone happily devour their food just made for good vibes all around. Easiest recommendation for a nice night out and I will definitely be back to try the many varieties of pastas!
  34. RichardL

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The Cesar salad was delicious, pasta was perfectly cooked and sauces were absolutely amazing, we felt like we were in Italy. Chocolate hangover dessert was just so-so, not much chocolate for a $12 price tag. All in all a great experience, we want to return to try all the pastas .
  35. DinaS

    Ottawa

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both the dishes on special, smashed patates (appetizer) and fettuccine bolognese (main), were simply amazing! Scrumptious!!! It was difficult to hold back but I managed to save enough of each that I had another delicious meal waiting the next day. Of course I couldn't resist dessert, and I highly recommend the bread pudding. 😁
  36. Fifi

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cutest place ever! The food is incredible and the staff are so sweet and friendly. The decor is also so cute :)
  37. RichG

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great wine pairings. Excellent service staff. Really enjoyed our visit and we will come back soon!
  38. WarrenR

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outrageously Good!!! I love everything about the restaurant and the two owners are the sweetest people I’ve had the pleasure to meet!! The food is exceptional and flavourful!!!
  39. Julia

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Normally have great experiences here but this time it missed the mark. Really slow service, every time we ordered a drink it seemed to be instantly forgotten about, watched our server putter around and do anything excep poor a glass of wine (and gave a little sass when an inquiry was made about the missing drink) Food came out at a reasonable time and was hot and great per usual. In a restaurant this size, there’s no reason to wait as long as we did for drinks. More personal note, wish cocktail menu was available online, the Italian soda tasted like sour soda water, and the tirimisu lacked flavour and sweetness. I’ll come back, was just disappointed in the service considering how high the bill is.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect evening end to end. Greeted and taken to our table right on time. The wine recommendation was amazing. The deep fried potatoes were unique and best thing ever. I asked for Cocos recommendation on her favourite new menu item she developed based on her recent trip to Italy and all I can say is OMG!! Coco and Marlo, you rock.. Highly recommended.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

DreamLand Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. DreamLand Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 422-4200.

DreamLand Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 311 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 14 times today
Google Map for DreamLand Cafe

262 Preston Street, Ottowa, ON K1R 7R5

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Gladstone Ave.

  • Neighbourhood

    Little Italy

  • Hours of Operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Café

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Public Transit

    Gladstone / Preston

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Coco De Leo

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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