Cantina Gia

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1. JW

   JohnW

   Glasgow

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience3

   The tables were exceedingly close so be prepared, but the overly loud music and background noise muffled other people's conversations. The service was very attentive. I ordered the shrimp dish and did not know the shrimp would be charred -- was not attractive to the taste buds.
   

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   KatrinaL

   Ottawa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Cantina Gia is ways a 10/10!! Everything I’ve eating there as been spectacular:)
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food2service2ambience3

   Waitresses don’t know how to carry plates. Their fingers are not supposed to be inside the plates, it’s disgusting. Music is not Italian, I don’t want to listen to rap while eating focaccia. No personal space, hard to breathe, you can hear what other people are talking about because tables are ridiculously close to each other. Food was 2,5/5 and it’s for focaccia. The interior is nice but it doesn’t compensate the fact that everything else is a disaster. Wouldn’t come back and wouldn’t recommend.
   

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   KellyR

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing salads and server, great ambiance. Loved it.
   

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   Manda

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and ambience, right down to the vintage dishes and fresh flowers; the kind of place you want to tell people about but don’t want to tell people about so that you can get in yourself easily
   

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   SueM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything was amazing as per usual Staff food ambience everything was wonderful
   

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   LLG2

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall2food1service4ambience4

   I really wanted to like this place but honestly it was the worst carbonara I ever had. And while I am Italian I do enjoy all the interpretations of Italian food. This carbonara was way too thick of a sauce and hardly any flavour. There was also almost a half pound of butter on the mortadella toast. You had to take it off to make it edible. Hopefully the rest of the food is better as it is a really pretty place and the service was good.
   

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   Hazel

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall3food4service4ambience3

   Gets very noisy. Could use some acoustic tile. Very generous portions of well prepared, delicious pasta dishes.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Ottawa

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 24, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Absolutely incredible first visit. The ambiance was stunning. The food….my god. What I wouldn’t give to currently be eating the arancini right now.
   

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    NoWineForUs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5

    Overall amazing restuarant and will always keep coming back, but the attitude of our server last night was incredibly off-putting. Was clear she didn't want to be there and wanted us out. They eye-rolling and pushing us out really changes the whole vibe of the evening!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    While the service was not 10/10, the food made up for it!! Delicious, classic Italian food. If you get pasta, you can easily share with 2-3 people.
    

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    Alex

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience1

    Good food, service was okay… it was so hot we couldn’t eat and decide to takeout our food.
    

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    LauraL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Staff is friendly but don’t hover. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Tables are a little close together but the diners were respectful and the noise was low. Food is excellent and the appetizers are quite substantial, so bring an appetite if you want a starter and a main. Price is very reasonable. Would definitely go back.
    

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    GeraldineDion

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing resto!!!! Food is fantastic! Great staff + nice ambiance
    

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    AThom

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    Food was pretty good. Service was not good, not friendly, not very attentive. It was also uncomfortably hot inside the restaurant.
    

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    LindaB

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love the ambiance ! And the food is just delish! Had two visitors from Italy and they loved it!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Truly excellent all around. Highly recommend to all.
    

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    BrentW

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dining experience! will definitely be back.
    

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    JandVgoforlunc

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Delicious lunch and nice setting for a date. Will eat here again.
    

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    AnneR

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The china plates were a cute detail, but chipped cups are tacky and the salad and sandwich over-filled the plate
    

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    Michelle

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Cantina Gia was recommended to me by a friend. I was very much looking forward to the experience., I understand that Using antique plates is a great reuse idea, but my plate had a chip in it which with China, can carry bacteria. I asked for a new plate. I ordered Caesar salad had to send it back because there was sand in it. The lettuce was not washed properly at all. I had grit in my teeth!!. Then I ordered carbonara. It was very tasty, but there was only three small chunks of bacon in my entire bowl. My friends enjoyed their meal very much. Needless to say, I was disappointed with my meal. I’m not sure that I would go back. There were no non-alcoholic beverages, available i.e. dealcoholized, wine or Beer. I don’t drink alcohol.
    

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    NormandL

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Excellente expérience. Tout les plats que nous avons déguster étaient Excellents. Cependant la musique était TRÈS forte cela affecte beaucoup le plaisir du moment.
    

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Enjoyable lunch experience. The food is authentic and tasty, high quality ingredients. We liked the vibe of an old Italian house, with retro plates. I would recommend this place.
    

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    StephanieS

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    The calamari was perfect. The lamb ragu on papardelle was also very good. The carbonara however was disappointing. It was overly creamy and saucy for a carbonara, made the dish too rich. And didn’t have much guanciale.
    

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    RonC

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Great little restaurant - friendly and courteous staff. Small menu but excellent choices.
    

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    BrianH

    Naples

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2

    Service and food were great but the noise level at lunch was almost painful.
    

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Casual dining experience with high-quality, delicious southern Italian food and lovely wine selection. Highly recommend for pasta lovers!
    

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    ChristineB

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The BEST focaccia bread ever and the carbonara is worth the visit alone!
    

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    Tremblant14

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience1

    It’s very loud, and super hard to hear your conversations. The service was great, 5 stars, the food could have been better.
    

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    SylM

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Not interesting when you get a counter to eat on with stools instead of a n actual table when are are there for diner and not just having a drink uncomfortable seating
    

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    AndreanneL

    Ottawa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Taylor was waiting on us last night I have to say , what a fantastic service we got ❤️
    

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    The restaurant and ambience was super cute. The food was authentic. Quite and peaceful for a spacial occasion.
    

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    NOPE

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We were ready to order food but the server was too busy cleaning. Later on for 15 minutes all staff were huddled near kitchen entrance. Keep up the good work guys. Killing it.
    

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our table was in the middle of the restaurant. The food was delicious- decent antipasti portions (beef carpaccio - Caesar salad) the pasta was very generous portion - excellent texture and temperature
    

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    JeffM

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    We had a wonderful meal here. Food was incredibly fresh and so unbelievably tasty. The service was very efficient however each time our server interacted with us, it seemed as though we were a bother to them. It won’t stop us from returning though. Sometimes we all have a bad day!
    

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    Shellbell

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Cantina Gia does not disappoint. This was my second visit and everything was delicious!! The carbonara was out of this world! I loved the little details of the Caesar salad, such as fried capers and rich cubes of pancetta. Lovely service too. Also, the prices are very reasonable. 5 stars!!!
    

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    Risabill

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful meal and outstanding service in this trendy restaurant. We are anxious to return.
    

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    Aiya

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The focaccia sandwich was the best sandwich ever! Great vibes, amazing foods and friendly service!
    

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    DanielM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    As usual, our mains were fantastic and wine was excellent! Unfortunately, our appetizers were served very cold.. and the tables are so crammed together that my fiancé and I were unable to hear a single thing. Service was almost non existent which was unfortunate as well. The above reasons are why I’m giving 3 stars. Typically it is a lot better, maybe they had an off night and we just got unlucky! Will be back in hope for a better experience soon!
    

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    Bluenoser

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4

    It was fine but not great. Food and service were both adequate, a little indifferent. The mushrooms in my pasta were undercooked, with little flavour. I had to ask for pepper, which was placed outside my reach on the edge of the table by a bored waitress. Foccacia was delicious with a lovely salt but the evoo:balsamic ratio was about 50:1. Underwhelming dinner for 3.
    

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