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DreamLand Cafe, Ottawa, ON

DreamLand Cafe

4.8
4.8
519 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Located in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy, DreamLand Cafe offers incredible fresh pasta dishes, made with love and finesse.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 422-4200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Coco De Leo
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Cross Street
    Gladstone Ave.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Gladstone / Preston
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ottawa

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ottawa

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Italian

  • Ottawa

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Ottawa

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
DreamLand Cafe offers "amazing food and phenomenal service" in a cozy, intimate setting. Renowned for its "best pasta in Ottawa," it caters to a variety of diets, including gluten-free and vegan. While some find the space "cute and charming," noise can be an issue. Reservations recommended for this popular spot!

519 Reviews
  1. Elise

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely worth it. Everything was delicious and made with incredible care and love. You have to dine here!

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  2. Ben

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, wonderful drinks and perfect service. Don't change anything to such a perfect place. We'll be back for sure.

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  3. Mélanie

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Délicieux repas & drinks et service impeccable! 10/10

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  4. Lynne

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, very intimate, not too noisy. Service ok… waited long for main course. Food heavy and rich. All pasta on menu I was with customer to dine. Told to leave after 90 min. Not ideal to bring customer. Overall ok

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  5. Fernanda

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I am trilled to see the Carbonara back in the menu. This dish never disappoints. I got stuck in traffic, but the staff was extremely flexible and understanding.

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  6. Jackie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience, restaurant caters to gluten free for celiacs.

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  7. Sean

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely phenomenal food and experience! Couldn’t recommend this place more!

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  8. Rachel

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dreamland is one of the top rated restaurants in Canada for GOOD reason, it is both pathetically beautiful with some of the most delicious food I think I’ve ever eaten (and this is coming from someone who isn’t normally even a fan of pasta). If they have it, would recommend the creamy polenta bites because they are stunning.

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  9. Steven

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten here about 4 or 5 times. The food and service are always consistent, amazing food, and fantastic service! Dreamland Cafe is now my favorite restaurant!! I had the beet salad and Pesto pasta with chicken, oh wow, absolutely delicious. My only concern was that I was too full to have dessert :) The chef is a wonderful person, an amazing chef, and a kind person. The staff are courteous, kind, and friendly. You need to try this restaurant, but you need to make a reservation because the secret is out there, that this restaurant is so very, very good!

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  10. James

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant in Ottawa. Simple and traditional delicious food, have been many times and it never disappoints.

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FAQs

DreamLand Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. DreamLand Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 422-4200.

DreamLand Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 519 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for DreamLand Cafe

262 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R5

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gladstone Ave.
  • Area
    Little Italy
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Gladstone / Preston
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Coco De Leo
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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