DreamLand Cafe

Name: DreamLand Cafe
Address: 262 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1R 7R5
Telephone: (613) 422-4200
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (541)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

262 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R5

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Located in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy, Dreamland Pasta Cafe & Bar, is easy to love but hard to leave. The fresh pasta brings you in but the vibrant energy and heartbeat of the space allows you to indulge in
every moment from small talk to dessert.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Dining Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 422-4200
Website
https://www.dreamlandcafe.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Coco De Leo

Location
262 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R5
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Cross street
Gladstone Ave.
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Gladstone / Preston Bus StopCorso Italia train stop
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 541 people are saying

DreamLand Cafe 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Best Food
Ottawa
Best Ambiance
Ottawa
Gluten-free-friendly
Ottawa
Great for creative cocktails
Ottawa
Healthy
Ottawa
Hot spot
Ottawa
Neighborhood gem
Ottawa
Great for outdoor dining
Ottawa
Good for special occasions
Ottawa
Vegetarian-friendly
Ottawa
Italian
Ottawa
Best Food
Ottawa
Best Ambiance
Ottawa
Gluten-free-friendly
Ottawa
Great for creative cocktails
Ottawa
Healthy
Ottawa
Hot spot
Ottawa
Neighborhood gem
Ottawa
Great for outdoor dining
Ottawa
Good for special occasions
Ottawa
Vegetarian-friendly
Ottawa
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

DreamLand Cafe offers "phenomenal" pasta and a cozy, sophisticated atmosphere. The "amazing" staff ensures "wonderful" service, creating a welcoming experience for families and friends alike. Known for its "delicious" dishes and "beautiful" setting, it's a top choice for celebrations or casual dining. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

541 Reviews

M
Mila
Ottawa1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was so excited to try it out after all the good stuff I’ve heard. The service was great but the food was very underwhelming. We got two pasta dishes and both were very watery and laking flavours, not salted at all. Cute spot but nothing special.
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Bob
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Never disappointed. Pleasantly surprised by flavour complexities. Have to try the brussels sprouts appetizer; excellent dish especially for those that don't fancy the taste of typical sprouts.
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Ben
Ottawa1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Looking forward to going here for a while. Took a few weeks advance booking to get a table at a 415pm time slot. Server was very friendly & attentive. Food was to be honest bland & uneventful. Would not return for that type of quality at that price. Sat outside & traffic volume was awful due to street proximity. Have other local restaurants I enjoy way more, so will avoid a repeat here. Server was the only reason the was some positivity to this meal.
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Ryan
Saskatoon / Saskatchewan3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best pasta I’ve ever had. Rosey and Spicy with chicken is the way to go! Highly recommend
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Hannah
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best pasta in Ottawa!! The pistachio butter noodles will Blow your mind
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Emily
Ottawa1 review
3.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very tight space. Food was quite salty- not bad but there is better Italian food in the city.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff super friendly and quick service! The patio is beautiful. And the food is so amazing! Already dreaming of our next visit back
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reema
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, as always! They’re amazing with kids. We brought our daughter a couple times now and she loves it there!
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Janice
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been going to Dreamland for years and have never had a bad experience. The food is always phenomenal and has an elevated home cooked feel, the interior is sophisticated and stunning, the staff is always so kind and helpful, and I literally have nothing bad to say about this place. It’s truly my favourite restaurant.
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Dave
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch all around. Great service, strong menu options which force your hand and genuine nice time which is all you can ask for
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FAQs

DreamLand Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. DreamLand Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 422-4200.

DreamLand Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 541 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

Jul 7, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

262 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R5

Additional information

Cross street
Gladstone Ave.
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Gladstone / Preston Bus StopCorso Italia train stop
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Coco De Leo
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.dreamlandcafe.ca/
Phone number
(613) 422-4200

DreamLand Cafe

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What 541 people are saying

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