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Vittoria Trattoria
(Restaurants - Italian)
35 William St ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 6Z9 • 613-789-8959
Distance: ~377 m *
        Description: Popular with in-the-know oenophiles, Vittoria Trattoria has earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence with its massive collection of Old and New World wines, from affordable bottles to reserves. The family-run restaurant is known for its expert staff, several of whom have completed sommelier training. As for the food and ambience, they're tops as well: grilled meats and pastas are quite good, and the rustic exposed stone and brick is the perfect complement.
        User Rating: 7.1876 / 10
       

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Blue Cactus
(Restaurants - Italian)
2 ByWard Market ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 7A1 • 613-241 7061
Distance: ~413 m *
        Description: The Blue Cactus takes a rather wide-ranging approach to food, highlighting Southwestern, Mexican, Italian and Cajun dishes. The menu is lengthy with appetizers such as nachos, bruschetta and Cajun calamari; mains run the gamut from burgers and sandwiches to pizza and pasta to fajitas and steaks. There's a lot to choose from, so everyone in your group should be able to find something that appeals. Weekend nights take on a nightclub atmosphere with DJs and great drinks.
       

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Piccolo Grande
(Restaurants - Italian)
55 Murray St ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 5M3 • 613-241-2909
Distance: ~0.512 km *
        Description: In 1987 Steve (Piccolo) Hambling took a trip to Italy. While there, he learned the art of making Italian ice cream, called Gelato. Upon returning to Ottawa, he opened his first Piccolo Grande store at this location. Today, tourists and locals alike flock to this neat little shop to enjoy the myriad flavours, all of which are made with special ingredients imported from Italy. Step in for lunch, and you can precede your Gelato experience with a freshly made panini or light salad. Although Piccolo Grande is open year-round, hours are shortened during the cold winter months, so call ahead!
       

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Café Spiga
(Restaurants - Italian)
271 Dalhousie St ByWard Market, Ottawa,  K1N 7E5 • 613-241-4381
Distance: ~0.597 km *
        Description: Featuring nouveau and traditional Italian fare, the elegant Cafe Spiga is an ideal destination for those seeking an intimate, perhaps romantic, restaurant. The well-spaced tables offer just the right amount of privacy, and the fantastic daily specials and extensive wine list help set the stage for what many regard as one of the ByWard Market's best meals. Be sure to save room for a cup of gourmet coffee and a little homemade dessert afterwards – you won't be disappointed.
       

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Trattoria Italia
(Restaurants - Italian)
254 Preston St, Ottawa  K1R 7R4 • 613-236-1081
Distance: ~2.649 km *
        Description: A family-run restaurant in Ottawa's Little Italy, Trattoria Italia offers nothing but fresh, handmade pastas topped with alternately robust and delicate sauces, as good as anything Nonna used to make. Brilliant secondi include shrimp and spinach stuffed veal, grilled Italian sausages, chicken piccata, and saltimbocca. Save room for dessert, if you can – gelato, tiramisu and zabaglione are all worth the splurge! The owners have compiled a noteworthy wine list as well, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator.
       

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Mamma Grazzi's Kitchen
(Restaurants - Italian)
25 George St ByWard Market, Ottawa  K1N 8W5 • 613-241-8656
Distance: ~2.887 km *
        Description: At Mamma Grazzi's Kitchen, you can expect to be treated like you've finally made your way home. Here, the warm waitstaff and cozy cottage setting make even the most outlandish tourist feel like part of the family. The traditional Italian menu features the likes of pizza, veal, and a variety of chicken, meat and seafood pasta dishes.
        User Rating: 8.5 / 10
       

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Baccara
(Restaurants - Italian)
1 Blvd du Casino Casino Lac Leamy, Gatineau  J8Y 6W3 • 819-772-6210 • 800-665-2274
Distance: ~3.750 km *
        Description: Elegant décor and refined ambience make Le Baccara ideal for a special occasion (if there aren't any to celebrate, make one up!). The award-winning menu is impressive from the start – you might begin with smoked dried red deer loin with celery-truffle ice cream, Québec duck foie gras piccata, or perhaps Ossetra caviar. Signature mains include succulent rack of caribou in a nut-juniper berry crust, and veal mignons with seared lobster and polenta. Desserts are decadent, and the wine list includes some 500 varieties.
       

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Louis' Steak House
(Restaurants - Italian)
1682 Cyrville Rd, Gloucester  K1B 3L8 • 613-741-2130
Distance: ~6.922 km *
        Description: A wide-ranging menu, kid-friendly atmosphere and affordable prices make Louis's a popular choice for families, but you'll see all types of folks here. Steaks are the specialty, but you can also opt for pasta, pizza or calzones, a sandwich or barbecued chicken. Louis's lunch buffet is a great deal and includes 10 salads, 11 hot dishes, and dessert; the Sunday brunch buffet is equally well stocked. 
       

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