Cantina Gia

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   Carlos

   Oaxaca

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best restaurant in Ottawa. Great food, ambiance and exquisite service.
   

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   Tanner

   Ottawa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went to this restaurant for a date. Upon arrival, the waitress was very kind and got us seated fairly quickly. The ambiance and atmosphere of the place was magnificent and gave a very romantic mood. I have to say, the lighting was very dim but in a good way that gave the perfect vibe for the date to set the mood. We were seated at a small table which included a real burning candle and a rose which smelled amazing. Although the tables are very close together and the noise level was fairly loud when we arrived, it was still a great mood and experience overall. The music which played in the background was R&B. As for the food, I had the Spaghetti Pomodoro and my date had the Spaghetti Meatballs. We were not disapointed with the quality of the food and the price. The food tastes fantastic and the prices are just right. Our waitress was also very attentive and consistently refilled our waters and took our orders for dinner and dessert at the right times. Overall, Cantina Gia is a fantastic restaurant for a romantic evening with that special someone. It does not disappoint.
   

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   Walter

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Most importantly we enjoyed the food and lunch ambiance. The service was in our opinion slow. We came in for lunch at 1:00pm, It was not busy. Two tables seated after we arrived and had our drinks delivered were served first. A server got our order mixed up with a table across from us. (Not the server who took our order who somehow disappeared for a long time.) We ordered the Porchetta sandwich and cacio e pepe. Waited a good 30 minutes for the two dishes arrive. The sandwich was excellent and appeared to be very popular with others in the restaurant. The cacio e pepe arrived barely warm and the cheese sauce at the bottom of the dish had started to congeal. This dish is best served hot and creamy. We sent it back. Waited about 15 minutes for a new plate to be served. This time it arrived hot; the plate had also been heated as well to keep the pasta hot. Success the second time around.
   

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   Sandra

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An exceptional dining experience! The food was superb, the service flawless, and the ambiance absolutely delightful. Highly recommend!
   

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   Takeshi

   Ottawa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   料理はまあまあ。値段はちょい高め。 店内はおしゃれだが、少し騒がしい。 アクセスも良好。サービスも悪くはない。
   

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   James

   Ottawa

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely spot. Always great food. Just the right touch with service.
   

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   Justin

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Pleasant service and bartending. Overall a positive experience at Cantina Gia. I will be back.
   

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   GenevieveL

   Montreal

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a culinary experience! Emplacement, service and food we’re exceptional!
   

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   AndrewH

   Newcastle

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely vibe Food was great Server seemed a little overwhelmed with the number of tables she had, but was super friendly and lovely. Would go back. Prices reasonable
   

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    Heather

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Love the vibe and the food. A real neighborhood gem.
    

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