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Cantina Gia, Ottawa, ON

Cantina Gia

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

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2 people
21:00
Booked 52 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Welcome to Cantina Gia
We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    The Glebe
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 983 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cantina Gia offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "unreal food" and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests rave about standout dishes like the tomato arancini and ricotta lemon anolini. The cozy ambiance is a highlight, though the noise level can be high. The service receives mixed reviews, but many find it "outstanding." Located in Ottawa's vibrant Glebe neighborhood, it's a "hidden gem" worth exploring for brunch or dinner.

983 Reviews

  1. Lynda

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great - ambience was good- no complaints

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  2. Susan

    Saskatoon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional service. Pastas are outstanding and ample. Decor is authentic. Worth the hype.

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  3. Ben

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    8:45 Reservation for 2 at the Bar TL;DR Food is really good, our service experience was rushed and impersonal, wine is over priced. I will order food from here but take it home to wine and dine myself. most likely wont go back to dine in. Pros: Ambiance is nice with a chatty crowd. Spaghetti and meatballs, brown butter butternut squash pasta, warm olives and focaccia were very good. Bartender gave us good conversation and was able to answer any question we had. Cons: We arrived to the reservation at 8:50, waited 5-10 minutes for our seat (No problem with that), once we were seated, we were handed and menu. By 9:15 a woman came up to us in a hurry and said "Before you look too close at the menu we are out of the Ragu and Tiramisu and the kitchen closes in 15 minutes.", It is what it is, i understand, It just put a bad taste in my mouth right as dinner started. The wine is incredibly over priced, $20 bottle from the LCBO being sold for $70. The plates of each dish were cold, food was hot but didn't last long, they could heat up the plates

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  4. Katherine

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go-to place when I catch up with a friend. I love sitting at the bar and sharing the pasta carbonera, the salad, and the chicken or the fish. Also lots of gluten-free options if needed.

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  5. Randy

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, as always! The food is excellent and so is the service.

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  6. Andrew

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food just average. Pasta (for an Italian restaurant surprisingly not cooked ‘Al dente’)

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  7. Douglas

    Ottawa

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really cozy restaurant in the Glebe. The food is excellent the service friendly and professional. I love the homey atmosphere. The don't rush you and make you feel welcome. One of our go to places.

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  8. Eloise

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun place! Great food, excellent service and ambience. Will definitely return

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  9. Catarina

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is absolutely beautiful! It was the perfect spot for a romantic date. The food was well-done, the drinks were great, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. Would definitely recommend.

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  10. Walter

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow. Server was not familiar with the menu. One dish was undercooked. Noisy. Seating was cramped.

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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 983 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cantina Gia

749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3

Additional information

  • Area
    The Glebe
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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