Ottavio delivers a focused culinary experience centered on traditional Italian staples characterized by authentic techniques and robust flavors. The menu showcases artisanal pizzas prepared with high-quality ingredients and thin, perfectly charred crusts that define the kitchen's approach to Mediterranean baking. A comprehensive selection of pasta dishes complements these offerings, featuring hand-crafted shapes paired with slow-simmered sauces that prioritize depth and complexity. Each plate highlights a commitment to freshness, utilizing premium cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal vegetables sourced to maintain strict quality standards. The interior provides a functional space suitable for efficient service, emphasizing a relaxed atmosphere that accommodates various group sizes. The combination of consistent preparation and diverse menu options ensures that patrons encounter a reliable representation of classic Italian comfort food in a straightforward setting.
Yes, Ottavio offers gluten-free options on their menu. If you have celiac disease or a gluten allergy, please notify the staff so appropriate precautions can be taken.
Ottavio is widely appreciated for its welcoming atmosphere, consistently delicious Italian cuisine, and exceptional service. Guests frequently highlight the restaurant as an ideal spot for both casual outings and corporate events, noting the creative menu options that allow for personalized meal choices. The establishment stands out for its high level of care regarding food allergies, particularly its rigorous and safe gluten-free protocols, which provide great peace of mind for those with celiac disease. Many patrons enjoy the convenience of the bring-your-own-wine policy and find the overall experience to be a reliable, high-quality choice that encourages repeat visits.
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.
Par contre service exécrable. Arrivée à 17h15 pour les derniers de notre groupe. Nous avons été servis bien après des gens arrivés après nous. Mais le pire c'est de ce faire dire à 19h45 qu'on doit partir. Pourtant les assiettes avaient été ramassées depuis 30 minutes & le serveur n'a pas daigné durant tout ce temps nous offrir dessert &/ou café.
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
We went back, remembering the gluten-free options but this time, the service was not as good as the previous time.
It took forever to get our plates & we went at 5:30pm, when the restaurant was still quiet.
We were with our young son & a 2-hour dinner was not what we had in mind for pizza!
The last straw was when we got charged extra for the gluten-free dessert. It was a raw cake from the company ''Rawsome''…..how can you charge extra for the GF version if the cake is gluten-free to begin with
So I should've asked for the normal version to pay less for the same cake!
2014-07-04
We tried it out, looking for gluten-free options (very limited options in Montreal) & we were pleasantly surprised. They really pay attention to every little detail, making sure nothing has been overlooked (separate utensils, G-F bread, even the soap in the washrooms!).
We had a G-F pizza & the mussels which were delicious.
A very special mention to our waiter Jeffrey who was very nice, courteous & attentive.
Nourriture bonne. Service médiocre, attente longue, le serveur n'est jamais venue nous voir pour s'assurer de notre satisfaction du repas, aucun remplissage d'eau, plusieurs erreurs lors du service de plats, attendre plus d'une heure pour finalement avoir la carte des desserts & café (suite à notre demande) & se faire dire à 9:20 que la cuisine est fermée pour commander notre dessert.... & pour combler le tout le gérant qui nous répond que l'on se trouve chanceux d'être servi car le Resto est plein !!!! & bien pour ma part, je vais l'aider en n'organisant plus de rencontres à son établissement.
C'était ma première fois chez Ottavio. En entrant, j'ai bien aimé l'ambiance du resto & on m'a bien accueillie. J'ai choisi les moules frites dans le menu & elles étaient malheureusement très mauvaises. Elles étaient pleines de sable & de petites roches. Je n'ai mangé que la moitié, & j'ai dû me forcer. Pour dessert j'ai pris une verrine de chocolat qui était bien, mais la taille était ridicule. Trois bouchées plus tard le petit contenant de plastique était vide. Enfin, j'ai été très déçue du resto. J'y allais pour l'anniversaire d'un ami coeliaque, mais personnellement je n'y retournerais pas. Beaucoup trop cher pour ce que j'ai mangé (ou pas mangé je devrais dire).