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La Favorita Ristorante
Categories: Restaurants Italian Restaurants Pizza Italian, Pizza [Edit]
356 Preston StOttawa, ON K1S 4M7
(613) 749-7490
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for La Favorita Ristorante
5 reviews in English
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Review from Samantha M.
Ottawa, ON
2/23/2012
This place isn't bad. I've only eaten in once a long time ago, I don't remember the experience too well so I'll review the times I've gotten delivery from them. I got a pizza with pesto, brie and chicken and I really didn't like it, it was so dry and hard I ended up throwing it out. However they make a great chicken parmesan, and give you a huge huge portion, so big I can't finish it. I have heard good things about the pizza so perhaps I'll give it another shot.
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Review from Jennifer M.
Toronto, ON
7/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
Cute, Charming Restaurant in Ottawa's "Little Italy." Being from Toronto, with our large inexplicably adorable Little Italy I did not know what to expect. The difference here, it seems, is that while the neighbourhood is not as charming, the Italian food is actually GOOD which seems to be the main difference between the two.
We settled on La Favorita, primarily because of the number of people looking happy on the patio. It was late, 9:30 or so, and the patio was full and the restaurant inside quite empty. The kitchen was open and other tables still ordering, so we gave it a go.
The patio is covered with a trellis and vines, creating a cozy atmosphere. We scored a seat for two near the street and ordered. Our app was an excellent fried Calamari. Perfectly cooked. For main, I selected Vegetarian Manacotti served with salad and garlic bread, impossible to finish, with delightful extras like artichoke hearts in the salad. The SO got a similar dish with Veal and was also pleased.
Attentive servers and bus-people kept the evening running smoothly.
I am from Toronto, where bottles of wine are more expensive, but without anything to compare it to in Ottawa... $32 for a BOTTLE? I was amazed. Tiramisu was also delightful.
At the end of the meal, as we were mulling over our wine, the owner came out, shook our hands and chatted, and had the server bring me a schnapps and my SO some cognac. Nice touch.
Beautiful patio, very romantic. Our bill for two with more food then we could handle, a bottle of decent Chianti, app and a dessert was $100. Excellent value. Recommended.Listed in: Ottawa
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Review from Larry H.
Maple, ON
5/3/2011
I recently ordered take out from La Favorita and was very disappointed.
The Veggie Lasagna had an overpowering cheese presence, had very little veggies and was drowned in rose sauce (yuk). The side salad that came with it had me wondering how often they served salad - the tomatoes still had the grocery sticker on it which was not removed so had to wonder how they wash their vegetables. The tiamasu was soggy and drowned in cream. It was far from enjoyable.
When I called to let them know about the salad, the owner immediately offered me a free small salad in my next visit but failed to acknowledge that his kitchen made a mistake. His excuse was they were busy (so I guess quality had to suffer) -
Review from Carrie T.
9/14/2010
I went here with my parents for a nice dinner out.
I ordered one of the wood-fired oven pizzas without cheese. I don't remember exactly what it was called, but it had artichokes on it and it was delicious!
It is nice inside, dark and intimate. I did find the table/chairs a little uncomfortable.
Our waiter was nice, very friendly.
I was there on a Thursday and it wasn't all that busy, but it's definitely not huge inside and if you are planning on going on a Friday or Saturday you might want to make a reservation. -
Review from Laureen L.
Ottawa, ON
1/2/2012
Love this place. Best pizza and other meals are very good too! Nice wines! Cozy atmosphere.
