Johnny Farina

“The arrabbiata had good chili heat, more than most Ottawa Italian spots attempt. The garlic was generous and the tomato sauce was bright and tangy. def a properly spicy Italian dish in a city where Italian restaurants play it safe trust me”

“Beyond teh arrabbiata, nothing on the extensive menu had any heat. One spicy dish out of 30+ items is a token gesture. ok so a calabrian chili appetizer or a spicy sausage pizza would show deeper commitment to bold flavors wow”

“Johnny Farina's corporate lunch service was impressive!!! The food arrived quickly, the quality was consistent across multiple plates, and the carbonara showed real technique A reliable business dining option in Ottawa would reccomend”

“The alfredo sauce was flour-thickened rather than a proper butter-parmesan emulsion. At a busy lunch service shortcuts are understandable but the taste difference isn'ticeable to anyone who knows Italian technique.”

“The wood-fired pizza was well-made wiht a good char adn fresh toppings Casual Italian food in a comfortable setting with a full bar Nothing groundbreaking but everything was executed competently. A solid reliable choice would recommend”

“teh tiramisu was clearly not house-made. That stabilized, commercial mascarpone cream taste was unmistakable. lowkey when you're charging $12 for a dessert, make it from scratch or don't offer it.”