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Casual eatery with dark-wood accents, many wines, wood-fired pizza, pasta & classic Italian entrees.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 216 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0C4, Canada
Phone: +1 613-565-5155
Website: http://www.johnnyfarina.com/
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Reservations: johnnyfarina.com
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Reviews
Dan G.
Had a corporate lunch here the other day, and it was great. Food was wonderful, tasty, I had a pasta dish and liked it 🙂 I ate it and no pick provided. But managed a salad pic….I know salad pic! Our group was large and the place was packed so it was very noisy, but we were upstairs and once the other group left we had the upstairs to ourselves which was great. Like I said meal was delicious, service was very good, waitress was very busy and managed to provide good service, and the atmosphere was nice. We had a preset menu which limited the options but it was a smart move.
… moreRahul D
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5/5
Delicious food and great atmosphere – highly recommended!
I went to Johnny Farina for dinner and tried several dishes: Stella pasta with grilled chicken on the side, Caesar salad, arancini rice balls, and zucchini fries. Every single dish was incredible—finger-licking good!
• The pasta was full of flavour
• The grilled chicken was extremely juicy and tender
• The zucchini fries were super crispy
• The arancini were rich and perfectly cooked
This restaurant knows how to deliver on taste!
Service:
The only area they could improve is the speed of service. We had to wait a bit too long at different intervals to be attended to. However, the staff were friendly once they came around.
Atmosphere & Experience:
The ambiance was warm, lively, and perfect for dinner. One thing that really impressed me was that they actually paid attention to the notes I added to my reservation. They even brought out a tiramisu (a generous portion!) completely on the house, which was such a thoughtful touch.
Overall:
Amazing food, great vibes, and attention to detail. If they improve service speed a bit, this would easily be a 5-star spot. I would definitely recommend Johnny Farina to anyone visiting Ottawa!
… moreDelicious food and great atmosphere – highly recommended!
I went to Johnny Farina for dinner and tried several dishes: Stella pasta with grilled chicken on the side, Caesar salad, arancini rice balls, and zucchini fries. Every single dish was incredible—finger-licking good!
• The pasta was full of flavour
• The grilled chicken was extremely juicy and tender
• The zucchini fries were super crispy
• The arancini were rich and perfectly cooked
This restaurant knows how to deliver on taste!
Service:
The only area they could improve is the speed of service. We had to wait a bit too long at different intervals to be attended to. However, the staff were friendly once they came around.
Atmosphere & Experience:
The ambiance was warm, lively, and perfect for dinner. One thing that really impressed me was that they actually paid attention to the notes I added to my reservation. They even brought out a tiramisu (a generous portion!) completely on the house, which was such a thoughtful touch.
Overall:
Amazing food, great vibes, and attention to detail. If they improve service speed a bit, this would easily be a 5-star spot. I would definitely recommend Johnny Farina to anyone visiting Ottawa!
Darius Lorek
Went there on my first evening in Ottawa which was on a Saturday.
I ordered the Diavolo which was delicious.
As was the Gelato for dessert.
Service was quick, super friendly and very enthusiastic.
Jayden made me feel welcome.
It was a bit noisy, did not bother me though.
I’d go there again.
As a matter of fact, I did go there again a few days later. And probably will go there again.
… moreI ordered the Diavolo which was delicious.
As was the Gelato for dessert.
Service was quick, super friendly and very enthusiastic.
Jayden made me feel welcome.
It was a bit noisy, did not bother me though.
I’d go there again.
As a matter of fact, I did go there again a few days later. And probably will go there again.
Saarangi
I love how this place looks! It’s spacious enough to accommodate small work events, which makes it a great spot for gatherings. I only ordered an appetizer, but it was absolutely delicious. My colleagues who had pasta and pizza also commented on how tasty their meals were. Service was okay, but quick during busy lunch hour.
… moreHelen Karbaliotis
First time coming here. The food was phenomenal. The staff were friendly and welcoming. He shared the zucchini fritti, strawberry goat cheese salad, tje shrimp scallop bacon pizza and the trio dessert (sticky toffee, tiramisu and cannoli. Portions were very generous. We will definitely be coming back and recommending to others.
… moreStef G
Excellent food, unfortunate service but I will be back!
Johnny Farnia, is an excellent restaurant. The food was our favourite during our time in Ottawa. The prices were reasonable, large portions, bread for the table and the dinning area was large and clean.
We order the Suppli that was on special as an appetizer. For the entrees we had the steak and gnocchi and the chicken Parmesan. The steak was perfect!
During our visit, although the staff was very friendly and nice – we did have 3 different waiters during our visit and very long wait times between courses, water refills, and the bill.
It may have been a flux but worth noting.
Definitely make this restaurant a stop on your next trip to Ottawa!
… moreJohnny Farnia, is an excellent restaurant. The food was our favourite during our time in Ottawa. The prices were reasonable, large portions, bread for the table and the dinning area was large and clean.
We order the Suppli that was on special as an appetizer. For the entrees we had the steak and gnocchi and the chicken Parmesan. The steak was perfect!
During our visit, although the staff was very friendly and nice – we did have 3 different waiters during our visit and very long wait times between courses, water refills, and the bill.
It may have been a flux but worth noting.
Definitely make this restaurant a stop on your next trip to Ottawa!
Robin Joseph Paul
Absolutely loved the linguini pescatore in rose sauce. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the seafood was fresh, tender, and generously portioned. The rose sauce struck a great balance—creamy without being heavy, with just the right touch of tomato to complement the seafood rather than overpower it. Every bite felt well thought out and comforting yet refined. You can really taste the care in the dish. Would 100% order this again.
… morePatrick Byrne
Gorgeous restaurant, the ambiance lighting creates a very nice atmosphere.
The food was very quick and absolutely excellent, Amaretto sour cocktail was amazing.
Service was good very minor (Cannot stress minor enough) issue, a slight mixup when we didn’t want dessert and still had a full drink in front of us that they gave us the bill even though we hadn’t asked for it yet and planned on ordering another drink. Drinks also were slow to come out.
… moreThe food was very quick and absolutely excellent, Amaretto sour cocktail was amazing.
Service was good very minor (Cannot stress minor enough) issue, a slight mixup when we didn’t want dessert and still had a full drink in front of us that they gave us the bill even though we hadn’t asked for it yet and planned on ordering another drink. Drinks also were slow to come out.
LL Khan
Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience. We were seated in the furthest corner of the restaurant, right next to the stairs (think Harry Potter). When we were seated, my friend got a glass of iced water. I got tap water in a cup that looked like it had already lived a full life. No ice, just vibes and suspicious stains. The bread and olive oil were served sloppily, with oil spilling over the plate, and my friend’s plate had to be replaced because it wasn’t clean. Salad was good, pizza was mid. Save yourself. There are better Italian restaurants in Ottawa.
… moreAbdulilah Al-shammari
Emily P, the waitress was wonderful as well as the gentleman that brought the shrimp linguini (I didn’t catch his name unfortunately). The vibe was wonderful as well as Emily’s. The patio was really nice, it was right next to the street and the vibe was great. The shrimp linguini was cooked to perfection. The shrimp tails came off perfectly without being ripping half the shrimp. The garlic was still aromatic.
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