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   EmmaC

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A wonderful first experience! Went for lunch… great food, great service and went home with a beautiful bottle of “orange wine”. Can’t wait to return for dinner soon.

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   Alexei

   Montreal

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Porcheta sandwich, the rigatoni and the Tiramisu were excellent, will definitely go back next time I'm in town. One of the best Old-Fashioned cocktail I tasted in Ottawa.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Ottawa

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall2food2service3ambience4

   Nothing special. There’s definitely better pasta in town so don’t bother with this one.

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   Dahlia

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Quaint and classy. The vegan Caesar Salad was delicious. Vegan options vary, website doesn’t always reflect current menu.

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Montreal

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 15, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   Gia lived up to all the great reviews we’d read. Food was excellent, service prompt, friendly and knowledgeable; loved seeing servers helping each other out at tables other than their own, good teamwork. Would have been 5 stars other than the noise level, while energetic, made it very difficult for our group of six to carry on any sort of conversation or even hear the server’s description of dishes. An easy fix with some baffling.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Montreal

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on June 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and it was a wonderful evening.

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   NancyG

   Ottawa

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 10, 2022

   overall3food4service5ambience2

   The menu is not extensive, but is interesting and everything we had was very good. On a cool day, best not to sit at the window counter as it is chilly and while table seats had cushions on them, the counter seats did not and that was uncomfortable after a while. The wine list was very good.

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   MichelS

   Ottawa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 9, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   What an awesome little restaurant with perfect atmosphere and delicious food

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   RuthC

   Ottawa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 9, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food and service! All tables were occupied and the noise level was very high. A wonderful, local restaurant!

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    NicoleA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing as always! No matter what I try, its always incredible!

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    YvesD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great and we had good service definitely recommend

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great space. Attentive service by stylish staff. Food was innovative and cooked perfectly.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was excellent. Good portions! Drinks were delicious 😀

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    AnnaM

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I loved everything about this brunch experience! The food was amazing and so reasonably priced, the staff were so professional and kind (even took a cute window picture of us enjoying our brunch). I will surely recommend Cantina Gia to all of my friends as one of the best brunch spots in all of Ottawa. Keep up the amazing work!

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    YOWfoodie

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I went to Gia with some friends and we each got something different for lunch and everything was outstanding. Excellent cocktail menu, very reasonable portion sizes for cost, and the best tiramisu I’ve ever had. Will definitely return.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time dining at Cantina Gia. It had been on my list for a while! I enjoyed the Cacio e Pepe and my date had the squid ink dish. Both were equally delicious - nothing better than the taste of fresh pasta! Would definitely recommend if you live intimate settings. For dessert - enjoy some tiramisu! It was so light and fluffy! For negroni lovers - they offer it on tap!

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    TerriB

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We very much enjoyed celebrating a family birthday at Cantina Gia, accompanied by a newborn as one of the guests. The atmosphere was welcoming, the staff professional, delightful and wonderfully accomodating, and the food was delicious. Will certainly return, and highly recommend to others. Many thanks, warmly, Terri

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    OOSgirl

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Food is delicious! Great cocktails and wine list too. Great place to go with friends and share. The service is a bit slow, had to wait to get server’s attention a couple times.

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    Jameseri

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Just went for apres dinner wine and a snack. The smelts were fantastic.

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    AnnaA

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and great service! Loved the porchetta sandwich. It was juicy, tasty, crackling was awesome and the pear slices were the perfect amount of sweetness. I also enjoyed the limoncello, Prosecco spritzer for a warm afternoon.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cantina Gia is the perfect place for a business meal or a friend’s get-together, their food is exceptional and made of quality ingredients, I would recommend that you ask your server to pair your drink (whether alcoholic or not) with your meal for the ultimate palate experience. I would go back again!

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    RobertT

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I think the 5 stars in all categories says it all. Cantina Gia knows food (and food prep) and they know about the wines they sell. Just a delightful food experience and excellent service.

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    Katie

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best pasta in Ottawa! Unreal service and amazing atmosphere.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    This is now one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa. I have been ordering takeout from here for some time but hadn’t been there in person. I will say the ambience was quite something and the menu always makes me want to come back. Word to the wise the menu is designed for sharing so bring a date and sample as much as you can. Looking forward to going back!

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25. M

    Molly

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience2

    Service and location are a 10/10. Cocktail menu is short but great. Restaurant is a bit grubby, and the food was very mediocre

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    Dior

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was amazing, but I would add more garlic to the Caesar Dressing. Overall service and ambience were perfect. I will be back and will definitely recommend to others.

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    DougH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had the Sugo [...] on the recommendation of one of the servers (Jessica). Best pasta dish ever.

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    PierreB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience3

    Ordered spaghetti and meatballs, it tasted like a can of Chef Boyardee spaghetti. I've eaten enough of that to warrant the comparison. The meat balls were not beef or pork so not sure what it was. No bread with the meal. My wife ordered the steak, it did not come with any side dish, just the steak, we had to order potatoes at a cost. The steak ( medium well) was " pre-cut " on the plate and was not very tender. The cheapest bottle of white wine was $55.00. We ordered an appetizer and are bill came to $182.00 with the tip. I believe we could have gotten a better meal for that price elsewhere. I looked at the reviews before going and they seemed good. I suggest just not ordering those two dishes and i think you'll be fine. Your choice...

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Amazing food, great vibes. The smelts are incredible!

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great vibe, service & food. Portions are generous and plates can be shared to try various things. Will be back!

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    GaryS

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience2

    Food was exceptional - nothing less. The smelts were a bit small and hard, but tasty. The pasta was out out of this world. Our only issue was noise: this is a very noisy place. Hard to have a discussion. The restaurant needs to work on this.

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    Michael

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    the food quality and service is outstanding. They only had two Italian wines available by the glass; however the one I had was very good. The glasses are only about 5 or 6oz.

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33. JC

    JennyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place! Excellent service and the food is delicious.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was amazing as always. I was there last night for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was his first time and he absolutely loved it. We’ll be back soon, I keep raving about the blueberry pancakes for brunch ☺️

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Good portion sizes were way too big.

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36. AW

    AndrewW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely delicious food and amazing staff! Highly recommended!

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    JeffS

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Food was good, but service was mediocre at best. The pasta dishes we ordered were very good, prices were on the high end for pasta, but willing to overlook that. I do think that the pasta could have been complimented with a bread basket, maybe some dipping oil would have also been nice.

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38. PL

    PLeating

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Quaint cafe style restaurant with vintage touches. Food is fresh, tasty and prices are reasonable. Service is wonderful!

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39. AO

    AudreyO

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Delicious food in a lovely setting. Only complaint: modern music played too loud.

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40. HH

    HelenH

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic experience at Cantina Gia! Excellent variety of gluten free options, and every dish we ordered was delicious. Good size portions for the price and quality as well.

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