La Piazza - Ottawa, Ontario

The was owner entertaining a few people at a table with apparently no clue as to what was going on in his restaurant. 3 tables occupied with long waits. Firstly advised that there was no pizza, no veal dishes and one beef dish was unavailable. We ordered a glass of ... wine and a Coors Light. The server indicated she did not know if they had any Coors Light so went to check. On return we were listed which beers were available. None of the menu listed domestic beers were available, just the imports. (No beer store in Manotick?) We each ordered the manicotti for dinner and the "Famous Fried Calamari" as an appetizer. The server returned after considerable time with a few pieces of Calamari on a plate and said that's all they had and therefor would be on the house, as well as with a plate of manicotti. I explained that we were there for dinner and that we had both ordered the manicotti. (Why did the server not ask if we wanted an alternate appetizer when she was told by the kitchen that there was no calamari?) So we wound up waiting for another manicotti to be prepared. No buns were offered or served. No offer of coffee, tea or dessert after eating. Just the bill brought. A surrealistic, bizarre dining experience. Restaurant web site not working today as I would have liked to email the owner before placing a public negative review. Read more

An all round fantastic experience. Firstly, I really like the layout of the restaurant. It's warm and cosy and tastefully decorated. It's clean and obviously well maintained. The staff were very friendly and attentive at all times. Frank, the proprietor, is extremely accommodating and friendly. He seems to really enjoy ... engaging with his clientele and will go out if his way to ensure ylthat you're well taken care of. Mo (sp?) the chef is talented and takes pride in the food he creates. He is also very friendly and a great guy to chat with if you get the chance. He's a busy guy! The food was delicious. I had the rack if lamb and it was a real treat. The sides were delicious and also meticulously roared. I can happily recommend La Piazza and I'll definitely be going back. Thanks for a great evening everyone at La Piazza! Read more

We had our wedding dinner at La Piazza and were very happy with our experience. We had 25 guests and the chef did an amazing job of cooking every meal to the high standard that we have received in the past. The service was great and the private room was ... the perfect setting. Thank you to the La Piazza team! Read more

Awesome place. Affordable prices. I really enjoyed that place. Thank you guys!

Good food, excellent atmosphere. This is our go-to restaurant for special occasions - birthdays, anniversaries, etc. The atmosphere is superb - especially the outdoor patio in summer. Even indoors, the decor is well appointed. The food ranges from good to excellent. I have never had a ... bad meal, but I would not consider it to be consistently great. I am guessing different chefs are on at different times. The service is friendly and competent. When Frankie is around, he offers his personal welcome and makes sure everything goes well. Read more