🇨🇧 ​​Il Negozio Nicastro: Ottawa’s Italian Grocery with a Secret Bar

​​Il Negozio Nicastro​​ isn’t just an Italian grocery store—it’s a ​​culinary time capsule​​ with a hidden speakeasy inside! (Yes, really!) ​​🍸 Hidden Bar Highlights​​ 🛳️ ​​Menu made from vintage ship tickets​​ (the owner’s family’s actual immigration papers!) 🍹 ​​"Where the Buffalo Roam"​​ – A fruity, winter-spiced cocktail that’s an instant favorite 🧀 ​​Cheese & Charcuterie Board​​ – 4 types of heavenly salami + artisanal cheeses ​​🛒 Grocery Treasures​​ • ​​Authentic Italian imports​​ (pasta, olive oil, truffle products – bellissimo!) • ​​Cozy European deli vibes​​ (10/10 for atmosphere and flavor) 📍 ​​1355 Wellington St. W, Ottawa​​ ⏳ Pro tip: Visit the Glebe location too – but only Wellington West has the bar! #OttawaHiddenGems #ItalianGrocery #SpeakeasyVibes