Il Primo

Fantastic little italian restaurant ! The owner / our server was friendly and delivered excellent service! I had the manicotti julianna and it did not disappoint, apparently new to the menu, this stuffed pasta in a delicious creamy cajun sauce was superb! Comp bread with oil/vinegar was a plus. Will be coming back here next time we r in ottawa!

The food was good. The service was great. My husband ordered a pasta cream sauce dish and I ordered the Gallo pizza, both were tasty but the garlic bread could have used a bit more flavour and presentation. Our waiter was friendly and welcoming— we really enjoyed sitting out on the patio. It did take a while to get service once finished eating and waiting to pay but that could be because they didn’t want to rush us to leave. Overall good experience.

Really liked this establishment. The owner talked to us about how he originally wanted to be an olive farmer and how they pick their olives just before pressing. We had a set menu and everything was delicious and fresh. The serving staff was very attentive and quick without hovering. The washrooms, although very clean and comfortable, were downstairs. Not accessible if stairs are a difficulty. The entrance is up a few stairs also. I will be going back to try other offerings from the menu. Loved this place!

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this restaurant. I was quite taken aback to read negative reviews. I have always had wonderful experiences here. With children, without children, on date night, or just out with friends. The bathroom is in the basement, like many establishments with smaller footprints. So if accessibility is a concern, I would call ahead to see if there have been any changes made to the building. The food is remarkable! I am a picky eater and everything has always been scrumptious. (even if I've had to ask for an amendment due to food allergies.) All of the food is made fresh, so it may take longer than a fast food restaurant... because it's not fast food.