๐จ๐ฆ Ottawa Italian Gem - North & Navy ๐โจ
First impression: This place will fill you up! We went with 4 people and left stuffed (but be ready to spend ๐ธ). Pro tip: Make reservations! We got the last walk-in table at 7pm on a weekday and didn't leave until 10pm (yes, service is leisurely ๐ข). ๐ฝ๏ธ The Experience: โข Moody & romantic - Dim lighting, vintage silverware, and English-made plates ๐ฏ๏ธ โข Ever-changing menu - Dishes rotate weekly (Google pics wonโt help!) ๐ โข Pricey but worth it - ~$130/person with drinks (we splurged on 3 cocktails ๐ธ) ๐ฅ Bread: ๐๐ "Burnt baguette with citrus butter" - Skip it, way too hard. ๐ค Appetizer: Vitello Tonnato (Tuna sauce veal) ๐๐๐๐ "Paper-thin, melt-in-your-mouth delicious!" ๐ Mains: Corzetti Alle Erbe (Herb "coin" pasta) ๐๐๐ "Tiny portionโlike fancy dumpling wrappers!" Beet & Celeriac Risotto Nero ๐๐๐ "Black rice 'risotto'โtangy and unique (but whereโs the protein?!)" ๐ Entrรฉes: Duck Cassoeula ๐๐๐๐๐ "SAVIOR! Tender duck with citrus glazeโneeds rice for that sauce!" Bistecca (Steak) ๐๐๐๐๐ *"Worth the $200! Perfect medium-rare with crispy snow peas ๐ฅฉโจ"* ๐ฐ Desserts: Tiramisu Zeppola ๐๐๐๐๐ "NOT your average tiramisuโthink fried donut meets custard puff!" Pistachio Panna Cotta ๐๐ "Strawberry sauce stole the showโฆ whereโs the pistachio?!" ๐ Google "North & Navy" (DT Ottawaโterrible parking!) #OttawaEats #OttawaItalian #FoodieOttawa #FineDining #DateNightOttawa #OttawaRestaurants