Johnny Farina Restaurant

We opened in October of 1997 as a family restaurant and have since developed a longstanding reputation for excellent cuisine, a warm and intimate atmosphere, and an authentic Italian vibe.

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7 / 10
107
ratings
Address

216 Elgin St (at Lisgar St) Ottawa ON K2P 1L7 Canada

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails
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pizza sandwiches cocktails pasta good for groups buffalo chicken wrap paninis chili delis salads lunch panninis bread takeout dinner town
Rachel Wood

Pizza is best in town . Thin crust and very tasty. Lunchtime panninis salad always fresh and tasty. Buffalo chicken wraps to die for.

linnie

Johnny's doesn't exactly have the best cuisine, but it's a favorite among Elgin Street 9-to-5ers. Fast lunchtime service with a decent lunch menu . Great sweet potato fries !

Rob Dekker

The specials were delicious tonight! We all one one of the specials and all we tasty! Try the specials when you head their.

Julie S

Their eggplant and bread is something incredible!!

Chris Zuger

The Molisano chicken mixed with the bread oil/vinegar as a dip is the bomb. Try it and watch as your mouth explodes from the awesomeness.

Eric Rupp

Great place. They have the pizza we love.

Jennifer Lamoureux

Great inexpensive takeout and awesome for dining in!

Saghi Kh

One of the best Chili Martinis ????

Clint Miskuski

Food was ok … waitress rolled her eyes when I asked not to be seated way in the back by the staff kitchen , the place was dead , not sure why she had such a terrible attitude, give it a 4 out of 10

Liz McD

Excellent lunch bar ! The panini's are great but the daily fresh soup is why I go again and again!

Robert Fulton

Good gluten free pizza !

Sue McColl

Great food! Service was great, and fast.

Gerry Mueller

Had the linguini pescatore - excellent!

Xander Miller

They have a fantastic deli they open for lunch if you are in the area and you want to treat yourself.

David Nichols

Gnocchi was fantastic.

Jason Faber

Quality food, great atmosphere and excellent wine list at an affordable price

Emma Marie Blackburn

The lasagna is to die for!

Carson Brown

Mention you're here before a show at the NAC for 15% off.

David Ramalho

Great place to nab a sandwich at lunch

Frank More

Great thin crust fancy pizza .

Philippe Fortin

The pizza was excellent.

Emiliano Pantner

I wouldn't suggest the Penne Johnny Farina. I was hoping for more flavor from the Asiago cheese sauce

Nick McG

Great people, good, consistent dishes and nice ambience

Kyle Templeton

Great food enjoyed with awesome friends

Renato

Best wood oven pizza 's in town ! Thanks Dino!

Laura Spragge

Incredible food, service and drinks! Try their gnocci , my absolute fav! Read more

Doug W

Food is solid, not spectacular.

Sarah Duff

Try the wasabi cucumber dressing at the lunch bar .

Craig Nakamoto

Go to the Johnny Farina lunch take-out bar and get the panini of the day with a side salad .

James Eakins

Eat the pasta *burp*

Melanie Roy

Great food, awesome ambiance. Heading there now for a girlie drink before SaTC2!! Read more

Kurt Yates

Bread good. Fire bad.

AP

Noci Salad and tiramisu...Delicious!

Murray Jones

Never get the steak ! Its insanely salty.

Frédéric Langis

Un bon choix de restaurant italien classique , sans plus.

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