Come and enjoy our authentic thin crust pizza, savory gourmet pasta and signature mussels & fries at our innovative concept known as Ottavio. Our chef and sous-chef create traditional and modern dishes, using only the best and freshest ingredients. Our accommodating staff will receive you in a chic urban design. Pure and simple, hot, artistic and totally original. The large cushioned chairs and well spaced tables allow for a comfortable dining experience. What better way to compliment your meal than to bring your favorite wine or beer. We pride ourselves in offering great value along with friendly and efficient service. Experience why Ottavio is the premier choice by the celiacs. Our reputation is irrefutable.
Ottavio garners broad praise for its flavorful Italian fare and especially for a gluten-free program that feels safe and well managed, with separate utensils, dedicated dishware, and clear attention to avoiding cross contamination that keeps celiacs confident. The food is frequently described as fresh and delicious, with pizza crust highlighted as excellent, arancini and Caesar salad among favorites, and desserts like mini donuts; the option to bring your own wine is a welcome bonus. The ambiance is pleasant and the staff praised for friendliness and knowledge, though some visits mention slow service, uneven attentiveness, or moments of poor coordination, and a few diners found the place loud or the portions not always aligned with the price. For events or groups, the restaurant is viewed as a strong and flexible choice, with thoughtful gluten-free accommodations and menus ranging from simple to refined; overall it is seen as a reliable option for gluten-free diners and pizza lovers, even if experiences can vary.
Bon service mais malheureusement la sauce pour les moules Dijonnaise & Irlandaise étaient beaucoup trop salée au point de ne pas en commander d'autres (à volonté).
Je orends souvent souvent les moules sauce moutarde mais exceptionnellement je crois que le chef avait échappé la sallière dans la sauce hier. Sinon bon service.
Sep 8, 2022
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Portions généreuses. Le tartare de saumon contenait davantage d'oignons & de câpres que de saumon...c'était quasi impossible à manger tellement le goût était intense. Moules & frites excellentes. Bon service. Par contre, au moment de commander le dessert, le choix était restreint car la cuisine était fermée soit 40 min avant la fermeture du restaurant. La moindre des choses aurait été que le serveur nous prévienne avant que la cuisine ferme afin que nous puissions commander nos desserts.
Les moules sont toujours comme d'habitude: trop cuites, réduites à de petits morceaux de chair à texture un peu comme de la gomme...Donc, peu savoureuses. C'était ainsi il y a deux ans, c'est encore mon opinion pour la visite d'hier. Plus de moules à ce resto pour nous deux.
Par contre, rien à redire sur le service.
Les moules à volonté sont toujours aussi bonnes & le service a été sans reproche. Quand-même assez occupé pour un lundi soir, mais tout s'est bien passé.
Bel ambiance, beau restaurant. Personnel gentil & respectueux. Bon repas, sauf les moules marinières trop cuites & bouillon extrêmement salé (je mange très salé alors si moi je trouve ça trop salé, j'ose à peine imaginer les autres clients).
Super nous avons eu un très bon service avec Josée. & les moules sauce Poulette était d'un Délice ainsi que la salade Orientale. Un retour bientôt. Merci
J'ai pris des moules & frites. C'était délicieux mais j'aurais aimé qu'on me dise avant que c'était à volonté certains jours, car j'aurais mangé moins de pain & de frites & plus de moules !!
Aug 17, 2021
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La bouffe était bonne mais le service n'a pas impressionné. Nous étions 2 & avons commandé un repas de moules chacune & une pizza à se partager (en sachant que nous en rapporterions). Par contre, la pizza est arrivée au moins 10 minutes après que nous ayons fini de manger les moules.
I was here simply because they are a gluten free option for one of our guests. The room belies what is to come, its contemporary well divided & pleasing to the eye. No overcrowded areas, the noise level is fun but non intrusive as many other BYOB places.
For the rest its a BYOB chain so what can you say about the food. The appetizers were given a thumbs up by some of the guests. I had a few of the calamari which were actually better than expected having been well cooked so the batter was crispy.
I tried the pasta which a friend had rated as good at our last visit, I found the linguine overcooked which can be forgiven as I like my pasta on the hard side. The sauce cannot be forgiven, it was bland & very overcooked
Others had the lasagna which disappointed also.
I must say it has to be expected in today's environment.
The service though was good & attentive despite a full house in a raetaurant that must hold over 200 persons
Liike many chain BYOB restos expectations should be limited. Ottavio's however has a super funky decor in a vast room that is beautifully divided. Some higher end restuarants could learn a thing or two.
The menu is limited to pasta pizza & Moules. Sounds sparse but when you think about it it makes for some great advantages in th end.
Such a menu means the food is fresh especially during the Mon-Wed nights when the moules are at volonte. The pizza was OK but I must say i asked for anchivies & hot peppers & I actually tasted the anchivies.
The salad & salmon appetizers were very respectable although the bread was a little limp as if it was being stored in a plastic bag.
Coffee was actually quite good & the service was prompt discreet & timed well,Ottavio pulled this off despite it being a chain, here also some higher end places could learn a thing or two.
Should you go yuup! Can you bring a new date here yup just because the place is well put together...& get a decent bottle of wine it makes all the difference
