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Cantina Gia, Ottawa, ON

Cantina Gia

4.6
4.6
1058 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Cantina Gia
We look forward to seeing you soon.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,058 people are saying

Cantina Gia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cantina Gia offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly service." The cozy ambiance makes it ideal for romantic dates or family gatherings. Guests rave about the pasta dishes, especially the cacio e pepe. While some mention noise levels and service speed, the overall dining experience remains "highly recommended."

1,058 Reviews
  1. May

    Ottawa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The pasta was 100% worth it! Everything was delicious, I personally didn't enjoy the grapefruit on the panna cotta but I admit that it was objectively good. If you are going for a date though, the bar might be a better option, because with the music and the noise, the tables might set you a bit far apart if you want to talk. No complaints. 9.8/10!

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  2. Mealla VIP

    New York City58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was fantastic… there weee six of us. Ordered all kinds of tasty treats. I had the scallops risotto - it was divine. All six of us were so thrilled - we immediately planned our next trip back! As the service - it was nothing short of exceptional.

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  3. Alex

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Steak is great and awesome negroni's

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  4. Kevin

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience eating at Cantina Gia. Looking forward to my next meal there.

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  5. Evey

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, authentic and reasonable! Services was great.

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  6. Toby VIP

    Ottawa2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is so yummy; would be amazing with a little bit of focus on decent service!

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  7. Patrick

    Toronto16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My party of two had a delightful evening at Cantina Gia. It appears to be a popular neighbourhood restaurant. We went on a Tuesday night and the place was busy. We had Calamari as a starter. As main courses, we had Creste Rigate & Sausage and Canestri & Ragu alla Nona. All dishes were expertly prepared, very tasty and portions generous. This restaurant is highly recommended for a nice, casual evening out. As it is a busy place, diners must be prepared for a higher than average noise level.

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  8. Sarah

    Naples3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect family dinner for my Mom's birthday. Everybody loved their meal (6 adults and a toddler) Drinks, wine, appetizers and mains were all perfect - had shared apps and salad, and tried a few pastas along with the steak and chicken and the potato sides. Every single dish was excellent, they were even able to accommodate a toddler version of cacio peppe for our 3 year old guest (no pepper - lots of cheesy noodles!) we all agreed we will be back for the next special family celebration.

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  9. Josan

    Vancouver4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute space, dedicated gluten free fryer very appreciated. Good service.

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  10. Luc

    Manitoba9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for the great food and service! We had a fabulous time.

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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 4.6 stars by 1058 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for Cantina Gia

749 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V3

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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