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La Roma Restaurant, Ottawa, ON

La Roma Restaurant

4.4
4.4
509 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
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Located in Ottawa's Little Italy, we're an Italian, from scratch kitchen, focusing on contemporary Italian cuisine that is rooted in tradition. With a large dining room on the main floor, and three semi-private dining rooms upstairs, we have the space for all your party needs. In the summer, we have a covered rooftop patio available for small private functions, as well as three ground level patios. We are proud to work with local farmers and producers wherever possible. Join us Tuesdays for half price wine (on select bottles). We looking forward to serving you soon!





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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 234-8244
  • Website
    http://www.laromaottawa.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Contact us for your catering needs for up to 100 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    La Roma is the perfect spot for your upcoming dinner meeting, corporate affair or family celebration. Choose one of our 3 semi-private rooms or reserve the entire space for up to 50 guests. Although regularly closed Sunday/Mondays, we will open for large private gatherings. Chef Ilya and our team look forward to serving you soon.
  • Private party contact
    Antonella Ceglia: (613) 234-8244
  • Location
    430 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N4
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Cross Street
    Norman Ave.
  • Parking Details
    Free and paid street parking available. Public parking lots nearby
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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Offers

  • Every Tuesday - 1/2 price wine!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    What could be better than Italian food and wine? 1/2 price wine! Dine with us on Tuesdays and enjoy 1/2 price wine (select bottles).

    Every Tuesday - 1/2 price wine! photo

What 509 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Italian

509 Reviews

  1. Roger

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    I do not recomand, too , toonoisy, very good service

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  2. JohnP

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was so happy to have dined at La Roma last night. It was perfect. I had the fettuccine pescatore, which comes with a lovely rose sauce. The superb food is only outdone by the kind and welcoming staff. Grazie Maria and Rory!!

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  3. MikeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Service was very good. Tuesday nights are a good night if you’re looking for a less crowded dinner. Our biggest issue is that we forgot to purchase some of the take-home items!

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  4. ChristinaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great and the food was delicious. We sat at the patio and with the lights it looked like a vacation spot. Their pasta is amazing.

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  5. EricD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great meals, great service. The Caprese salad was awesome and the arancine were excellent.

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  6. Mackenzie89

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was really good maybe sit outside next time was loud inside the restaurant.

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  7. ChrisH

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Excellent food with wonderful service and a cute patio for a weeknight dinner. I do feel that for the price of the food, you certainly get sizeable portions and don't leave hungry; however, presentation of food was a little bland, and my food wasn't as hot as I would have hoped for freshly made. From an otherwise amazing meal - that is my only negative. Overall I will absolutely be back again and would recommend La Roma 110%.

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  8. Foodiegal

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We are Italian food lovers and enjoyed our experience at La Roma. The food and service were excellent. Pastas were pricey at $35 per. Noise level was high and music selection more bistro/bar than Italian so a few points deducted for that.

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  9. victoriaf

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The calamari was average, the gnocchi was delicious and the veal shank was deliscious the service was amazing very friendly

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  10. Patrickd

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food and service were great. It was our second time there and the only minor complaint is the noise level.

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  11. Terryg

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was delicious but noise level made conversation very difficult, especially for one member of our group with hearing issues. Still enjoyed our evening.

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  12. Paul

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love this place. Food , service never disappoints!

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  13. sdemers

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Nice place, food was good, music choice was not that good for the restaurant style

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  14. WendyS

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    The waitress Lauren was outstanding. The food was very good. It was very noisy and hard to talk.

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  15. john

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food and waiter service. Spoiled by long delay in serving the primi (40 minutes) But well worth visiting - we will be back

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  16. Carmela

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service! Get treated like part of the La Roma family every time.

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  17. JMD1

    Ottawa

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall2food5service4ambience3
    The beef ravioli were very delicious!! The 1/2 price wine bottles is a scam. The selection of wine were not available on the regular listings so how can you prove they are 1/2 price? Felt more like False advertising… other restaurants that advertise 1/2 price wine off it directly off their published menu We were very disappointed that no effort was made to celebrate our 36th wedding anniversary…. All other restaurants have always offered a small token to commemorate our anniversary/ birth days / special occasions… It still cost us over $125 ( no tip) … We have options to dine fine Italian and do enjoy your chefs talent however I doubt we will recommend your establishment anytime soon.

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  18. DomenicoP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistent quality and service. It’s the reason we keep coming back. Maria and her staff consistently provide excellent service.

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  19. DavidO

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    The open concept and a couple large families, forced me and my date to the patio in 30 degree weather. It was unfortunate. I don't think that was the restaurant's fault, but it was a really unexpected. The server was very gracious.

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  20. LYNNEH

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Fazzoletti was delicious. Because of the wood floor, it’s a bit noisy, but that would not deter me from returning. I’ve been going there for years. Always had an excellent meal and wonderful friendly service.

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  21. CaroleD

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Food and service were excellent. Our only issue was the noise level. The restaurant could use some baffling to decrease the noise.

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  22. MarieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious food and always so welcoming! Definitely recommend!

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  23. MaddieL

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food is amazing, highly recommend. The staff were so easy going, we allowed us to move outside before our entrees. Absolutely coming back, can’t wait.

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  24. KimT

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As usual, the food was delicious and the service was top notch. My only complaint is the noise level - it was very loud in the restaurant.

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  25. Simon

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love La Roma ... been going there for decades and never disappointed. Good food, good wine ... nice decor and great service ! One of my goto places in Ottawa ! Simon Hanmer

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  26. Alichay

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Tables close together. Food portion ok. Pricey. Service good.

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  27. Karch18

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service, we will be going again, especially fir the pasta.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fod was great and the service was quick (with reservation). Thanks for having us!

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  29. Pierre

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When we first went in, the noise level was great but by the time we left, we had trouble hearing each other.

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  30. VijayAntony

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed delicacies..highly recommended High quality meat and prompt service

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  31. MarcV

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The restaurant needs an upgrade hasn’t changed since before Covid. Would need some sound barriers to lower the noise level Seems like everyone was talking loud and louder to understand each other

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience coupled with an ambience conducive to great conversations.

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  33. ChristineT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The restaurant was very noisy that was the one bad thing about our evening

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  34. AndreL

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. Also very accommodating. One guest required a little more sauce on the pasta, which was promptly provided and made the meal exquisite.

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  35. LindaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious and very friendly and excellent service.

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  36. Hometownguy

    Toronto

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was excellent. Food was great. Both Veal & stuffed ravioli prepared well and sauces were good. Deserts were excellent.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for a fantastic time and outstanding meal. Our server Tessa was extremely attentive and made us feel welcomed. Thanks to the owners are Maria and Frankie, chefs Ian and Ilya and to Rory for the great after diner drinks. Carl, Renée, Talia and Shaun 26 May 2023

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  38. Chris

    Columbus

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was absolutely amazing (and we ordered a lot). Nothing disappointed. The only thing better than the food was the incredible service of Mariah! She was amazing and made the experience even that much better!

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  39. Foodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at La Roma is excellent as is the service. The servers are always so pleasant and friendly, quick to offer great food and wine recommendations. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to my next dining experience.

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  40. dancermj

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The reservation was for 7 pm, but we didn't get any food, including our appetizer, until an hour later Food was delicious and the ambience was nice, although a little too loud for my liking.

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FAQs

La Roma Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 509 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 3 times today
Google Map for La Roma Restaurant

430 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N4

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Norman Ave.
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Free and paid street parking available. Public parking lots nearby
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.laromaottawa.com/
  • Phone number
    (613) 234-8244
  • Catering
    Contact us for your catering needs for up to 100 guests.
  • Private party facilities
    La Roma is the perfect spot for your upcoming dinner meeting, corporate affair or family celebration. Choose one of our 3 semi-private rooms or reserve the entire space for up to 50 guests. Although regularly closed Sunday/Mondays, we will open for large private gatherings. Chef Ilya and our team look forward to serving you soon.
  • Private party contact
    Antonella Ceglia: (613) 234-8244

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