Went here for lunch today. Don’t listen to the bad reviews. The food was quite good especially the pizza. The price point is good for what you get and the service was very good. This place is definitely worth the visit for the courtyard atmosphere.
Nice Experience at your Restaurant. My husband and I finally tried your restaurant yesterday for the first time after hearing the ads on the Jewel radio station for quite awhile. We live in Ottawa and made the nice drive to Manotick. We were impressed by everything. The restaurant and courtyard are really our style and the food was absolutely amazing. We went with the Italian food yesterday, but we will be making several more trips to the restaurant to try other items on your menu. Our server, Barry was very good. Keep up the great work at La Piazza!
Best regards,
Lynn and Dan Marchand
I'm shocked by people saying they don't like this place! Absolutely amazing food and price point is bang on for what you are getting... Great food great drinks and out of this world service! Erin was our server tonight and was joking, friendly, outgoing and very attentive. The live music (the Fake Mccoys) made the beautiful atmosphere even better. We will be coming back, and I will be bringing friends and family for sure! Please give this place a try, come in and enjoy the people, food, drinks, and atmosphere!
We visited this restaurant on a busy Friday night. They have a large but cozy courtyard/patio that was really inviting but unfortunately it was raining. We sat inside which was quite crowded and loud. Despite the crowds, the atmosphere did not resemble the hustle and bustle of a busy diner but rather had a more festive feel to it. It reminded me of some of the beach side restaurants I have been at while on vacation. Very relaxed. The food was good. I had the Penne with sausage (I forget the fancy name) and my husband had fettuccine with seafood (clams or oysters I think). We both really enjoyed our meals. The wine and desserts were great although overall it is a little pricey. I would definitely go back, but due to the price, it wouldn't be a place we go to regularly. $110 for two pasta entrees, two glasses of wine and one dessert each.
Good Date spot. Have been here four times now. The first time was a magical fall evening last year in late Septmeber where it was still very warm. We enjoyed a late night glass of wine and antipasto platter on the patio. The band, which played mostly covers of a latin flavor, was energetic and talented. This winter went again and sat indoors in the private area and it was a lovely meal. That time my partner enjoyed the parmigiana and I had the stuffed chicken masala, both very good. The wine recommendations suited as well. Have been back twice this season on the patio again late in the evening and have enjoyed the band (more classic rock-Santana style) and our meals again. Service overall discrete but attentive, only lacking a little on one occasion where we were in the same section as a table of 12, so understandable. We will go again once we save up : )
Amazing Italian. I'm always surprised at how the exterior of this AMAZING restaurant stays so unassuming looking. The food here is hands down some of the best Italian in the city, in a quaint, quiet environment. I initially went last Fall and again recently for Valentine's Day and both experiences were phenomenal. The wait staff is professional, classy, fun, friendly, and helpful, and the food is truly exceptional. The wine list is extensive, and the servers are always great with recommendations.
Great place for a group. Very noicy but fun.
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Good, but not great. My husband and I were dining at the restaurant next door to La Piazza (Burgers on Main) and decided to try Italian for dinner one night. We made a reservation late on a Saturday night (8:30 pm - late for dinner, I suppose). It wasn't too busy but there was a loud group of women near us. It's not the restaurant's fault they were so loud, but it definitely killed the mood a bit.
We had bread and olive oil/balsamic vinegar right away. I was disappointed they only brought out one roll each, but they refilled the basket quickly. I had a salad and my husband had soup. I was a little disappointed that the "Italian" dressing was just oil and vinegar -- call it what it is! I was expecting a fantastic concoction since it was the highlight of the salad menu. My husband ordered the veal tortellini which he really liked. I had ordered the penne arrabiata. Here's where it gets a bit hairy... the arrbiata is paired with another penne dish on the menu. In the description, it mentions what's in them (peppers, etc) and includes Italian sausage in the list. At the end of the description it says "rose or arrabiatta sauce". Pretty much anyone who would read that description would assume that the only difference between the two dishes was the sauce. Apparently the penne arrabiatta doesn't come with sausage, despite the fact that it's in the description. I inquired and they added sausage to it (which was really appreciated), but I was disappointed that their menu was misleading.
Tiramisu was alright for dessert. It was good, but I guess I had higher expectations from a "family run" Italian place. I liked it, but it was way pricier than it should've been. I think if I'm craving Italian, I'll stick to Porto a Casa in Barrhaven if I don't feel like leaving the area.
Great Italian food. This is clearly the place to be in Manotick on a Saturday evening. A group of friends and I decided to try it out for a change, all of us were very impressed with the entire evening. The food was fantastic, service was great and we had a couple of exceptional bottles of wine that I'd never come across beforehand. Our girlfriends were equally impressed with their meals, mine had the grilled salmon with a pasta side instead of the vegetables, she raved about it all night. The deserts are equally delicious, good selection and reasonable prices.
Great Neighborhood Place.. Went to this place Friday night while visiting with relatives in the area. Asked waiter for recommendations and his #1 was lasagna. He said "couldn't go wrong". He was right!! Was delicious. Service was OUTSTANDING. The menu is great, all the dishes looked delicious, sampled some of my relatives choices and they were fantastic.
Has a bit of a neighborhood feel to it. Just loved it!!
Delicious!. As usual, everything was terrific! We didn't have an appetizer tonight. The main courses were wonderful. Two of us had the Chicken Parm, one with veggies, the other with pasta. Sooooo good and so fresh. One of us had mussels (very fresh) and the other a traditional canneloni. Great wine selection! Always very satisfied at Frank's place!
Great meal. We went to this quaint little restaurant in Manotick for dinner last week for my mothers 90th birthday. I have to say that the service was phonemonal, the food was delicious and everyone had a rip roaring good time. I chose the chikden with mushroom sauce, everything was wonderful. Delicious mushrooms and delicately seasoned sauce, perfect. All the guests really enjoyed their food and can't wait to go back.
Everything was perfect. I couldnt have asked for a more perfect anniversary dinner than the meal i had at la Piazza. My hubby planned everything perfectly, from the ride in the limousine to the exceptional service that we received once we arrived at the restaurant. Our pasta was perfectly cooked, the steak was delicious and the lobster tails simply divine. We enjoyed a delicious bottle of red, recommended by our waitress, it was a perfect pairing.
Love this place. I have no idea what the last reviewer is talking about... I couldn't replicate any of the dishes at this fantastic place and I'm a great cook. We've been here on many Occasions and have never been dissatisfied with the food, service or entertainment.
We always expect that on a weekend its going to be busy and that the wait time might be a little longer for food, but we always are welcomed, get wonderful service and the food is fantastic
The prices are very reasonable for the portion size and the qualityof food. Never a miss...always a hit.
Memorable. Having read the reviews, we decided to try this restaurant. If only to sit on their beautiful patio for the evening. We were really surprised at the excellent level of service and the great quality of food. We were welcomed warmly, seated promptly and the waiter got right into explaining the specials and reccommended some wonderful appetizers.
We shared the calamari and an antipasto platter, both were delicious. For main courses I had the Lasagna, always a favourite and my husband had the pasta with spicy sausage. The portion sizes were great, we left feeling well fed, and after sharing a beautiful bottle of red, we were completely satisfied that this is a great restaurant and worth visiting again.
If you like great Italian food. Go to La Piazza. I don't like to go out for Italian food unless it from La Piazza. It fresh Italian food at its best. It's a taste of Italy.
Fantastic Dining Experience. We were warmly welcomed and seated immediately at a nice table by the windows.
The food was delicious, the pasta was homemade and the ingredients were fresh! We shared the caprese salad as a starter, this was sublime! We then both had pasta, I highly recommend the manicotti. This was up to the standards of REAL Italian food!
The price was excellent especially considering the quality.
Service was friendly, I would highly recommend it!!!!
Dining excellence. Beautiful food.... Excellent traditional Italian dining establishment where they focus on the olfactory senses to guide you through your meal. Wonderful dining experience.
Great Food. My wife and I took guests from out of town to La Piazza for dinner on Saturday night got there around 630pm got seated on their amazing patio right away. They even had a band playing on the outdoor stage. the food was amazing and the service was great. the whole atmosphere was perfect.
we stayed the whole night ended up only leaving around midnight sat on the patio the whole time having drinks after our dinner. The owner even came by and bought us another bottle of wine and sat and talked to us for a bit very nice man. We will be going back again for sure!!!
We had our wedding dinner at La Piazza and were very happy with our experience. We had 25 guests and the chef did an amazing job of cooking every meal to the high standard that we have received in the past. The service was great and the private room was the perfect setting. Thank you to the La Piazza team!
An all round fantastic experience. Firstly, I really like the layout of the restaurant. It's warm and cosy and tastefully decorated. It's clean and obviously well maintained. The staff were very friendly and attentive at all times. Frank, the proprietor, is extremely accommodating and friendly. He seems to really enjoy engaging with his clientele and will go out if his way to ensure ylthat you're well taken care of. Mo (sp?) the chef is talented and takes pride in the food he creates. He is also very friendly and a great guy to chat with if you get the chance. He's a busy guy! The food was delicious. I had the rack if lamb and it was a real treat. The sides were delicious and also meticulously roared. I can happily recommend La Piazza and I'll definitely be going back. Thanks for a great evening everyone at La Piazza!
Beautiful warm ambient place and not to mention the food is out of this world. I had the fillet mignon and it was one of the best steaks I had ever eaten. Our server was very pleasant and personable, as well as the rest of the staff. I will definitely be coming back here soon. I can barely wait for patio season! I recommend this place to everyone.
We ordered a complete meal ( 3 different kinds of Risotto and 3 mains) for pickup. All dishes were EXCELLENT; risotto and seafood were cooked to perfection and very flavorful. Very grateful to the restaurant owner for opening up in these difficult Covid times, and for the staff to serving us with a smile! Stay safe!
Good food, excellent atmosphere. This is our go-to restaurant for special occasions - birthdays, anniversaries, etc. The atmosphere is superb - especially the outdoor patio in summer. Even indoors, the decor is well appointed.
The food ranges from good to excellent. I have never had a bad meal, but I would not consider it to be consistently great. I am guessing different chefs are on at different times.
The service is friendly and competent. When Frankie is around, he offers his personal welcome and makes sure everything goes well.
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