๐ฎ๐น Ottawa's Hidden Italian Gem | Mr. B's Osteria (Locals' Pick!) ๐โจ
When actual Italians recommend a restaurant, you listen! Tucked away in South Keys' Middle Eastern plaza (next to Shawarma Palace & Sem Sem), Mr. B's is a delicious surpriseโstep inside and the cozy vibe instantly transports you to Naples! ๐ก ๐ด Our Taste Test: ๐ Warm Bread Basket - Crispy outside, cloud-soft inside + butter balls = perfect start! ๐ฆ Calamari & Smelt Duo - Rare smelt fish pairing! (Wish the portion was bigger though ๐ ) ๐ Today's Special: Pork Belly - Crispy, sweet-spicy glazed, zero gaminess! ๐ถ๏ธ๐ฅ ๐ Veal Scallopini - Thin & tender, but sauce needed more oomph. ๐ STAR DISH: Seafood Pasta - Handmade pappardelle with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams in rosรฉ sauce! Bellissimo! ๐ฆ๐ท ๐ฆ Pro Tip: Skip dessert hereโhit La Bocca Juice in the same plaza for ashta ice cream and Dubai-style chocolate! ๐ซ ๐ Mr. B's Osteria 2446 Bank St, Ottawa #OttawaEats #AuthenticItalian #OttawaFoodie #HiddenGems #PastaLover #OttawaRestaurants