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Interior - Carletto, Ottawa, ON

Carletto

4.2 (84)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
161 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2

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Carletto

4.2
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Downtown

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Rooted in the convivial spirit of Italian trattorias, Carletto brings a warm, modern and urban dining experience to downtown Ottawa.

Here, the bar is at the heart of the room. Guests come for cocktails, business lunches, shared pizzas, house-made pastas and dinners that naturally stretch into the evening. Everything is prepared in-house, with a focus on detail, consistency and genuine hospitality.

Balancing the energy of a neighbourhood favourite with the execution of a leading hospitality group, Carletto is designed as an all-day Italian destination. Approachable, animated and refined.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Carletto.

4.2

4.2
(84)
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carletto shines with "great service" and "delicious food," making it a popular choice for its vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff. Notable highlights include the "iconic Cheese Wheel Experience" and accommodating gluten-free options. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, the restaurant is praised for its "fantastic ambience" and "warm and inviting" vibe, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Reservations are recommended.
84 Reviews
  1. Rupa Gold

    Montreal / Quebec10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was nothing exceptional. The cheese wheel experience was a nice touch, but at $48 with a minimum order of two, it definitely wasn’t worth the price. The dish was essentially just cheese and pasta with a single slice of truffle. I expected a lot more flavour, but unfortunately, it was quite bland and underwhelming overall.

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  2. Brooke Gold

    Montreal / Quebec5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice atmosphere! We had a great waiter, Sam, who ultimately made this experience worth it. The food was okay but expected better. I feel like this is a good choice with friends but if you’re a foodie it wouldn’t be my first choice recommendation.

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  3. Lise

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Très bon service avec beaucoup de serveurs. Service rapide et affable.

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  4. Cheryl

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Comfortable space. Great service. Very good food.

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  5. Greg

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only open for 8 weeks but everything was ticking like a fine Swiss watch. Cocktails and appetizers were excellent. The “Cheese Wheel Experience” was just that! Awesome! Highly recommend.

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  6. Caroline Gold

    Ottawa12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing italian and impeccable service from hostess to servers and managers! To try over and over!

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  7. Julia

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion! My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary here and the service was outstanding! Our server Amanda, was so attentive, knowledgeable and her along with the rest of the front of house staff really made sure our night was special. The food was good and we look forward to coming back to try the cheese wheel experience.

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  8. Maranda

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We honestly had a great time at Carletto last night. The cocktails were delicious. My friend & I split an arancino, I had orecchiette with rapini and salsiccia, and my friend had Lumache alla Vodka as our mains. Our server was named Sam and because the kitchen was pretty backed up with orders we had to wait a long time for our meals but because of that the manager gave us each a complimentary drink which was really nice & they didn’t have to do that. From the drinks to the food everything was delicious. It was very busy for a Thursday night l. I can 100% see this restaurant getting even better over time!

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  9. Gail Gold

    New York City5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bar tender was wonderful as was the host. We waited 1 and 1/2 hours to be served. Food was cold and not great

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  10. Chantal

    Ottawa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would highly recommend Carletto’s. My work colleagues and I met there for dinner and drinks after work. The food, service and ambience were amazing. I will definitely be returning in the near future for a holiday gathering with friends and family.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:30
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
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A photo of Carletto restaurant

Carletto

4.2
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Downtown

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
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