Ottawa’s Classic Italian Gem | Mamma Teresa Review 🇮🇹

📍 Mamma Teresa Ristorante 300 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 2C2 In a nutshell: A 50-year-old family-run trattoria with Ottawa’s most extensive pasta menu—cozy, nostalgic, and downright delicious. 🍝 Must-Try Pastas 1️⃣ Lobster Ravioli Pink sauce (tomato-cream) perfection—ended up mopping it up with bread! 2️⃣ Linguine Giuliano Mushroom cream sauce so good, we considered licking the plate. 3️⃣ Chef’s Seafood Pasta Generous portions of mussels, shrimp, and calamari in rich tomato sauce. Starter: Crispy calamari with paper-thin batter. 🍰 Dessert Verdict ✅ Mamma Cake Berry-infused tiramisu with white wine twist (ugly but unforgettable). ❌ Classic Tiramisu "Not boozy enough," said our tiramisu snob friend. 🍫 Chocolate Espresso Cake Divisive—I found it meh, others declared it the best. ✨ Why It Shines Ambiance: Feels like a Sicilian nonna’s dining room (in the best way). Service: Waiters guide you through the epic pasta selection. Pro Tip: Unlimited warm bread with house-mixed olive oil dip. 💡 Need to Know Price: $40-60/person (appetizer + main + dessert) Reservations: Book 2 days ahead on weekends (via OpenTable). Parking: Street meters or nearby Green Parking. #OttawaItalian #PastaLover #OldSchoolEats