The St. Rita — Restaurant in Ottawa

St. Rita - A True Gem for Pizza Lovers in Ottawa

If you're looking for a spot in Ottawa that nails the trifecta of incredible food, creative drinks, and impeccable service, St. Rita on 753 Bank Street is where you need to be.

First, let’s talk pizza – the crust is perfectly crisp, with that delightful balance of chewy and airy. The toppings? Fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully curated. Each bite feels like a celebration of classic and modern pizza-making. Whether you're a fan of a traditional Margherita or something more adventurous, their menu delivers in spades.

Now, onto the drinks. The cocktail menu is nothing short of stellar, blending unique ingredients with masterful precision. From refreshing spritzes to bold, spirit-forward concoctions, there's something for every palate. They also have an impressive selection of wines and craft beers to complement any dish you choose.

Finally, the service deserves a standing ovation. The staff at St. Rita are attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about ensuring you have a fantastic experience. They make great recommendations, check in just the right amount, and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Whether it’s a casual night out or a special occasion, St. Rita hits all the right notes. This spot isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience you’ll want to return to again and again. Bravo,...

Great spot, AMAZING service, great drinks! The ambiance was amazing, this place was a gem. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed with the food. I got the ragu, which looked quite nice but honestly for $30 I was hoping the serving size could have been a bit bigger. Tagliatelle was very thin/fine, so obviously homemade, but there was so little of it. It was a lamb ragu, and I could see some lamb but it was mashed into the sauce of which there was too little. I think I should have asked for a bit more sauce, the server was amazing and would have probably gotten that fixed up but I was too shy and too hungry so I ate everything quickly. Overall, satisfied with the food, but when serving Italian cuisine, a known soul-food, it would be nice to boost the quantities of the pastas, especially since this place is charging quite a hefty cost (which I happily paid because again, great spot, great service, great flavours, just wanted more of that...

I am resubmitting my review, and would like to highly recommend this place. We could not get through a few weeks ago to order a pizza, but we did a couple of days ago, and we had delicious results. I understand that they had trouble with their phone lines the day I called, and were still having glitches with their online ordering, but I am confident that will be resolved. The pizza had great dough, high quality toppings, and, although the crust was missing the sear to give it the perfect crispness, I chalk that up to calling right when they opened and their ovens may not have been up to temperature. That said, I have confidence that this will be our next favourite place and we will be adding the Saint Rita to our rotation. Nice people who went out of their way to make amends for earlier glitch and I am happy to have them in the...