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.
Nous avons été déçus de la qualité de certains plats. La croûte de la pizza était molle & non croustillante, & la sauce bolognaise sans saveur. Les pennes sauce rosée & vodka étaient excellents mais j'étais déçu des petites crevettes servies avec ce plat. Je m'attendais à de plus grosses crevettes.
Sep 11, 2023
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Delicious food & excellent service. We got our food super quick, the staff was knowledgeable & everything was very well managed on a very busy day. The staff & manager really care about your experience & the pizza was sooo good!
I had dinner at Ottavio's (St.leonard) & I was impressed. First thing we were asked was if any of us had food allergies or restrictions. They took away my utensils & replaced them with utensils in a red napkin. They have a gluten free /allergen free menu. My plates were red & i was explained of all the precautions taken.
I had the California gf pizza with sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella & goat cheese topped with arugula with a side of gf fries & 2 dipping sauces, spicy ketchup & garlic infused mayo.
Pricey but it was good. I would recommend it to my fellow celiac's.
Bon service, nourriture décevante.
Salade césar laisse à désiré la sauce est décevante & le prix élevé donc je m'attendais à mieux.
Les calmars frits étaient bons ( le seul bon plat de la soirée). Les pizzas semblaient être des menu congelés, nous avons même pas tout manger tellement elles étaient décevantes.
Pour le dessert nous avons pris le dolce deleche triple chocolat, il devrait s'appeler « sugar rush » car il est impossible de distinguer les saveurs de chocolat & le caramel. Ça goute juste le sucre. On dirait un dessert cuisiné en industrie le restaurateur aurait avantage de faire affaire avec une pâtisserie du coin.
Heureusement que nous avions des coupons rabais acheté sur ma boutique radio. Sinon ça nous aurait coûté 120$ (sans alcool) pour un souper décevant. Pour ces raisons, je ne recommande pas le restaurant Ottavio.
Oct 2, 2022
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Tout était parfait! L'ambiance, le service, l'éclairage, la nourriture. J'ai adoré les miroirs aux murs qui rendent la vue agréable même pour ceux assis face au mur! Les assiettes sont copieuses. La pizza sans gluten était délicieuse. Mon conjoint, mes ados & moi y retournerons certainement!
Les arancinis, les frites & la pizza étaient délicieux ... bon service, serveur gentil mais un peu de manque de chaleur, c'est certain qu'avec le masque ça n'aide pas ... mais je n'hésiteraient pas à y retourner ... Merci ...
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
The calamari were excellent. Pizza delicious with perfect crust & well made.
Mussels alla marine tasty & fresh. All in all food we ordered was perfectly delicious & the waiter was friendly, & great service!!!!
The only item that we did not enjoy: desserts... Tiramisu was not an actual Italian version. Dessert menu needs improvement.
vendredi 21 heures , resto asser emplie tres bruyant & serveuse qui crie au lieu de nous parler ,repas entree boulettes de viande servie avec coullie de tomate recue froide ,assiete principal pour moi escallope de veau marsella ok mais pas plus rien de woow ,repas de ma conjointe pizza fruit de mer encore la froide a la reception facture de 54$ j
