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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 9299 reviews

What Ծաղկանոյշ Կարապետյան doesn't like about Johnny Farina Restaurant:
This is bad Italian food. A Caesar salad with bacon bits? And I order veal piccata at almost every Italian restaurant I go to. This one was so heavy on the red pepper flakes I had to scrape off the crust just to eat it. The sautéed vegetables under the veal were cold. My husband's lasagna was just ok. His vodka and tonic had so little vodka it was a joke. And our service was poor as well. We waited for ages to get ou... View all feedback. What lindsayredding likes about Johnny Farina Restaurant:
Came here for dinner with the family! My celiac sister and I had the salmon salad and gf pepperoni pizza. Both were sooo good, salmon was cooked really well and the gf pizza crust was almost the real thing. Our waitress was really knowledgeable and took great care in making sure everything was gluten free. Would def recommend! View all feedback.

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3.6 ★ from 16 reviews
Marcelina
20.01.2018 - 17:37

This restaurant has great pizza, I've been here more than once. This time I had the Diavola pizza and the house salad with a glass of red wine. It's a prime loc...

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Catherine
20.01.2018 - 17:37

Close to Lord Elgin hotel with good food and service. Rigatoni, lasagna and pizza with sausage and peppers were all tasty.

Trí
20.01.2018 - 17:37

Service sympathique, cadre ''restaurant _bar '' avec télé, nourriture correcte sans plus. Pizza, pâtes Rien d exceptionnel

Francisco
20.01.2018 - 17:37

Jonny farinaDegli amici ci hanno ben consigliato questo ristorante. Ci sono una vasta scelta di tavoli anche se l'aspirazione degli odori non è eccellente. Buon...

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Ծաղկանոյշ
20.01.2018 - 17:37

This is bad Italian food. A Caesar salad with bacon bits? And I order veal piccata at almost every Italian restaurant I go to. This one was so heavy on the red...

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Johnny Farina offers a mixed experience for diners. While some found the Italian food to be disappointing, with heavy seasoning and subpar dishes, others raved about the delicious pizzas and pasta dishes. The service received mixed reviews, with some patrons citing poor service and cleanliness issues, while others praised the friendly and helpful staff. Overall, the restaurant seems to have a variety of options to please different palates, with gluten-free choices available for those with dietary restrictions. Despite some downsides, Johnny Farina appears to be worth a visit for those looking for quality food in Ottawa.

Findmeglutenfree
5.0 ★ from 12 reviews
Ina
05.09.2019 - 00:00

The restaurant knows about celiac and takes care to avoid cross contamination. Heads up that all their white sauces have flour, so red sauces only.

Hillary
21.08.2023 - 17:00

We are in with one celiac in the family. They offer both pizzas and pasta GF substitute. She had the pizza and it was great. The size was substantial, and notic...

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Bronislova
21.08.2023 - 17:00

Best gf pizza I’ve had in Ottawa! Couldn’t recommend enough!

lindsayredding
21.08.2023 - 17:00

Came here for dinner with the family! My celiac sister and I had the salmon salad and gf pepperoni pizza. Both were sooo good, salmon was cooked really well and...

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Elisabeth
21.02.2023 - 11:49

We have a celiac in the family. They offer both pizzas and pasta GF replacements. She had the pizza and it was great. The size was considerable, and noticed tha...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 3447 reviews
Hermanie
16.01.2024 - 11:50

Customer service is awseome, the staff is flexible, friendly and comprehensive. The place is also very lovely. We came as a group and we were very please by the...

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Libby
16.01.2024 - 11:50

Can't believe the owners mom makes the tiramisu! What a treat to be fed by a real Italian grandma . Service was top notch and the place is huge, yet intimate. W...

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Matthew
16.01.2024 - 11:50

I had the gnocchi and it was one of the 10 best meals in my life. Really neat concept knowing it was a former movie theater. Sever was a very confidant guy who...

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Lauren
16.01.2024 - 11:50

Food is great! Lots of delicious gluten free options (dessert included) and the service was impeccable. We sat on the bar side and had the best service I've had...

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Nadine
16.01.2024 - 11:50

Johnny Farina has become our go to for the best Italian food with its homemade pasta and excellent food! Their specials are always extra good and the tiramisu i...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Lulu
14.06.2023 - 12:37

A little wait at the table for the waitress because there is a lack of personnel. The waitress was super friendly and helpful to decide what to eat! There were...

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Sebastian
14.06.2023 - 12:37

Fantastic experience at Johnny Farina! The food was excellent, the prices were reasonable and the staff was personable and gave us great service and recommendat...

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Aaron
14.06.2023 - 12:37

Amazing food and even better service!. I will be returning!!!

Γιολάντα
14.06.2023 - 12:37

Great restaurant. We had the warm olives. My husband had Steak and Frites. I had the pizza. Unbelievable!

Dino
14.06.2023 - 12:37

Had the Johnny Farina chicken penne. Oh, what a glorious salty creamy garlicky flavour fest that was! Comfort food for grown ups. Unmarred by veggies of any typ...

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Heyrestaurants
4.0 ★ from 2088 reviews
Scott
17.12.2023 - 12:07

Very grateful for sitting down to the best meal I've had in Ottawa. It's been a busy week and this restaurant is the ideal way to slow down, and relax...

Jen
17.12.2023 - 12:07

Food was fine, waiter was nice, but despite reservations we were given a lousy table, even though there were several other choices

Greg
17.12.2023 - 12:07

First time food and atmosphere was great. Merreck was a rock star. Will return for sure!

Bill
17.12.2023 - 12:07

Great food and wonderful staff on every visit! Our Go To place!

Debbie
17.12.2023 - 12:07

Awesome Italian eatery and bar....very clean, great service. The salads and sandwiches were soooo good and the wine wasn`t bad either lol

Googleusercontent
4.8 ★ from 4 reviews
Antonetta
21.08.2023 - 17:00

Food was good. Large portions. They were able to easily accommodate my gluten free requirement. Only issue was the length of time it took to be served.

xor
21.08.2023 - 17:00

Staff is well trained and aware. I had gluten free pizza and they made sure to clean everything down so no cross contamination. Great food as well!

Grayce
21.08.2023 - 17:00

Very friendly and aware staff, and delicious gluten free options.

Abigail
08.01.2018 - 00:24

Super restaurant. Plusieurs options étaient disponibles pour moi. Toutes les pizzas pouvaient être adaptées! La serveuse était très coopérative et soucieuse de...

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Facebook
4.7 ★ from 1 reviews
Foursquare
3.6 ★ from 113 reviews
Google
4.2 ★ from 2319 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 830 reviews
Zomato
4.1 ★ from 302 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 157 reviews

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