Fresh food good service just down the street in downtown. Really enjoyed salad and veggie wrap…read more Good options for kids as well.

Love that Gananoque has an option for Czech food! Our waiter was efficient and the food came out…read morequickly. I had the pork schnitzel with prosciutto and mozzarella, and my husband had the seafood platter (fried shrimp and fish with French fries). The schnitzel was perfect- tender, moist, and well seasoned. My husband's fish was tasty, but the batter on the shrimp was too thick and the fries weren't as tasty or crispy as we had hoped. We were with two other couples, and they all seemed to enjoy what they ordered. We also had dessert- we got apple streudel with ice cream and German chocolate cake to share between the members of our party. I could have done without either of them- the apple streudel didn't have much flavor, and the cake was quite dry- at least the frosting was tasty. All in all, we had a good experience... Come for the schnitzel; skip the dessert!

Yes yes yes. What a great, peaceful evening spent with amazing food and casual, friendly service…read more Lovely people running the place - and just so reasonably priced for a downtown venue. They are Supporting local artists, and truly just a sweet space with lovely food. The pizza was to die for, the mushroom appetizer with pork sausage was next level... and I can't even describe how amazing the carbonara was. Don't miss this spot in Ottawa. We will go every time we return.

Beautiful little restaurant, food was top notch! Easily one of the best Calzone's I've ever eaten!…read moreThin crust pizza was delicious too - definitely will come back here again.

Not sure why the reviews here are so low, I actually liked it. I mean it's no fine dining and the…read moremish mash of flavours is a bit unusual, but unusual can be wonderful, lol. My husband and I came here for a takeout lunch. I got the Chicken Kabob Platter ($8.95) and he got the Clay Oven Chicken platter ($16.50). My platter came with 2 chicken kabobs, rice, salad and what they call "Roasted Trois Vegetables" which was beets, potatoes and sweet potatoes, and a can of pop. My husband's platter came with 2 chicken legs with thighs attached, and also rice, salad, Roasted Trois Vegetables, and a can of pop. My kabobs had a potent curry flavour to them, which I loved. Although there was chicken in it, there were other fillers as well, which I couldn't make out. It was still good, and for the price, a great value, how can I complain? Lol. It was nicely seasoned and not too salty. The rice had beans in it and tasted like the rice you would put it burritos, so a definite Tex-Mex flavour. I really liked it, as it was soft and fluffy. The Roasted Trois Vegetables were unusual, but not unpleasant, lol. The potatoes were a bit mushy compared to the beets, but still ok. I don't even know what flavour profile they were, lol. The salad was simple with just romaine lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes, but all ingredients were fresh. I liked the dressing which was citrusy and not too abundant. My most common complaint with salads is that they are overdressed, but not here. The amount of dressing was fine. My meal had Indian, Mexican, and general European influences. It's like a global party ;) I had a taste of my husband's clay oven chicken and it was delicious! I might have to order this for myself in the future. It tasted a bit like Tandoori Chicken, but the seasoning was a bit different. It was spicy and I loved it. The man serving us was also the chef. Admittedly, I heard the microwave go off a few times while we were waiting for our food (probably to heat up the roasted vegetables). It's kind of a fast food joint, and business is a bit slow right now due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, so I understand. This restaurant has a bit of everything and it's a bit of a mish mash, but that's part of the charm. It feels very genuine, and is not pretentious at all, and I have always had a soft spot for sincerity. I will be back to try the tacos, and get some more of that clay oven chicken! Of note: my husband originally wanted the Scotch Egg Platter, but we were told that they didn't have it. I don't know if it was just for that day, or its been removed from the menu. I guess I should have asked. Anyway, it's a bit of an unusual place, but I liked it. There are some tables for dine-in. Street parking only.

Small take out style place with 2-3 tables and counter along window for about 5 people. Place…read moreappeared spotless. Washroom small but clean. Had a wonderful veg burrito for 9$ tax included. One of the best I've had. My only small complaint was it's a bit heavy on the onion but overall quite delicious.

The Short Version: Eatery in the C.D. Howe Building Food…read moreCourt. Serves up sandwiches and European classics. Reasonable prices. They even have their own seating area. The Long Version: I have this thing I like to do while on staycation, and my husband indulges me. I like to go on food crawls of eateries that are only open on weekdays, which I can't usually go to because of work. Valentina is one such place. And it was included in our recent staycation food crawl, lol. My husband and I shared a panini combo, which comes with your choice of panini, soup or salad and a canned drink or bottle of water. The price listed on the menu board was $13.25 but I was somehow overcharged by $1.62. Not sure if prices increased or it was a mistake. But even at $14.87 I felt it was a reasonable price for these days. I chose the Valentina panini which consisted of ham, turkey, bacon and cheese. They ran out of soup, so I was offered either a garden salad or steamed vegetables. I opted for the steamed vegetables and received a generous amount. I got a bottle of water. It was Kirkland (Costco) brand. The panini was a good size and perfect for sharing. There was a generous amount of cheese that produced a decent cheese pull. The bread was hot and crispy. We both enjoyed the sandwich. The vegetables were mostly carrots but also contained green beans, bell peppers and cabbage. They were a bit too soft and mushy for my tastes and a bit too greasy/oily, but were still good. Service was courteous. Even though they are in the food court, they have their own seating area. So you can opt to sit there or in the larger general food court dining area. I can see how this place is popular with those working in the building or nearby buildings. They serve European classics like meatballs and cabbage rolls. This is what everyone else was ordering. Portions are generous from what I saw. If you work in or near the C.D. Howe Building, or are weird like me and love looking for small independently-owned eateries only open on weekdays during regular "office" hours and make a day out of visiting a bunch of such businesses, I think this is a great lunch option ;) Street parking or paid parkade only. Review #183 (2025)