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North and Navy, Ottawa, ON

North and Navy

4.6
4.6
1819 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
A Northern Italian kitchen inspired by the Bacari of Venice.

Our menu is inspired by tradition and dictated by the quality and availability of ingredients. We play off the similarities between the climates of Eastern Ontario and Northeast Italy, and create our take on classic dishes made with seasonal game, seafood and vegetables. Plus, sometimes we’ll just add whatever we want.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 232-6289
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Vettorel
  • Catering
    We are happy to discuss catering opportunities for small gatherings and larger cocktail parties.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Library Room is private space that seats up to 7 people. Our Private Dining Room seats 18 people at one table. It is equipped with a smart tv and is perfect for work functions and family gatherings.We can also accommodate cocktail parties or full restaurant rentals for up to 80 people. Email at hello@northandnavy.com for more information
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Bank St
  • Parking details
    There is a city parking lot directly across the street that is free after 6pm. Lots of available street parking.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve in Veneto

    31 Dec 2024 only
    This New Year's Eve, we are inspired by the rich flavours of Venetian cuisine. Join us for the 1st seating starting 5pm until 7:30pm priced at $160/person or for the second seating starting 8pm until 11pm priced at 190$/person.

Offers

  • 5 a 7 - Bacaro

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Wed - 17:00 - 19:00
    On practically every calle, salizada and ruga in Venice, you’ll find a Bacaro – a casual place to grab a glass of wine or Prosecco and a bite to eat, known as “cichèti.” Bacari are Italy’s answer to the pub, and cichèti are the Italian answer to Spanish tapas. Italians have an answer for everything. Situated at the rear of the restaurant, our Bacaro upholds the Italian tradition of togetherness. It’s the perfect place to meet friends after work, or to share a casual glass of sparkling wine and a small bite to eat.

What 1,819 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
North and Navy offers a charming dining experience in Ottawa, recognized for its "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests appreciate the "creative dishes" and "extensive wine selection." The ambiance is intimate, though some mention it's "energetic noise wise." Overall, it's a top choice for special occasions.

1,819 Reviews
  1. Jf

    Toronto

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Super expérience, le restaurant est magnifique, service impeccable. Que dire de la vaisselle !!! Pour la nourriture, des haut et bas, il a toujours un arrière goût anormal ou étrange ! On aime ou pas. Pour moi ça été 50/50, mais je ne peux rien dire sur la qualité des ingrédients et les présentations.

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  2. Nicholas

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfectly quaint, perfectly cozy, excellent ambience, very nice and balance between style and substance thoroughly enjoyed my experience and definitely wouldn’t do so again let alone the food was truly outstanding and a pleasure 

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  3. Camille

    Atlantic Canada

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from Sebastien! He was very welcoming, not rushing us and super toughful. We ordered a few dishes to share, some of them we enjoyed more, like the butternut squash with risotto, which was very well balanced with great flavors. The pasta were fresh, but wished there was more in the plate. Because of this, I would recommend to go for a few bites and drinks (although wine by the glass can be quite expensive) with friends, but I know that it would not satisfy my boyfriend’s big appetite.

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  4. Marc

    Montreal

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We've had great experiences at North and Navy, so this trip felt out of character. We had minor issues with the waitress; however, this may have been inexperience. Typically the staff are outstanding. We were most disappointed in the food. We understand that there needs to be staples on every menu, but that lack of rotation on the antipasti and primi was quite discouraging. It's not really incentivizing us to return often. The main course selections were also disappointing. Both the fish and the lamb were very underwhelming and under seasoned. Dessert was a complete miss and to their credit we were not charged which was a nice gesture. The atmosphere, music and overall vibe are enough to have us come back and try again at some point.

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  5. Derek

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall excellent experience. Gorgeous, well-kept dining room, outstanding food, attentive service. A couple of wobbles during the evening, but overall one of Ottawa’s best - great for a memorable date night.

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  6. Mike

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal made even better by our knowledgeable and charming waiter, Sebastien.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average, some flavour combinations were weird…such as sour mushroom risotto. The server was rushing us to order and pay the bill. The quantity and quality of food was not worth the high prices

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  8. Pam

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience all around. Server - Stephan? - was attentive and knowledgeable.

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  9. Annie

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and ambience. The primi pastas were delicious.

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  10. Hani

    Ottawa

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    I had a disappointing dining experience, made worse by poor lighting and uncomfortable seating. The meal began with a few cocktails and appetizers. We tried the meatballs and the eggplant with yogurt. The meatballs were average—nothing memorable—but the eggplant and yogurt dish was a letdown. The eggplant was overcooked, and there was barely any yogurt; I wouldn’t recommend it at all. The pasta courses were slightly better. The butternut squash pasta was exceptional and truly the highlight of the evening. On the other hand, my spaghetti with porcini mushrooms was overly salty—likely due to the bacon or sauce—and left me needing water after every bite. For dessert, I had the dark chocolate cake Barozzi, which was excellent and a redeeming part of the meal. As for the atmosphere, while I appreciated the cozy, home-like decor, the lighting was dreadful—it felt like dining in a fog—and the chairs were uncomfortably stiff. Overall, the meal didn’t meet my expectations, and I’m unlikely to return

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FAQs

North and Navy is rated 4.6 stars by 1819 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for North and Navy

226 Nepean St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0B8

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bank St
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a city parking lot directly across the street that is free after 6pm. Lots of available street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Vettorel
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (613) 232-6289
  • Catering
    We are happy to discuss catering opportunities for small gatherings and larger cocktail parties.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Library Room is private space that seats up to 7 people. Our Private Dining Room seats 18 people at one table. It is equipped with a smart tv and is perfect for work functions and family gatherings.We can also accommodate cocktail parties or full restaurant rentals for up to 80 people. Email at hello@northandnavy.com for more information
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