Little Italy

Ottawa

Little Italy which includes street scenes, a city and signage
Little Italy featuring a city, signage and outdoor art
Little Italy featuring a bar, outdoor eating and street scenes
Little Italy featuring signage and street scenes
Little Italy showing art, interior views and signage
Find authentic Italian restaurants, lavish street festivals and a century-old Catholic church in this historic immigrant neighborhood in Ottawa’s southwest.

Enjoy a romantic evening over a plate of linguini in Ottawa’s Little Italy. Settled by Italian immigrants in the early 1900s, this neighborhood features an assortment of old, family-owned restaurants and is a celebration of Italian heritage. Visit during June, Ontario’s Italian Heritage Month, to experience the area at its most lively.

Start out at St. Anthony’s Church. Due to a curve in the street below it, the church’s copper steeple is visible from several blocks away. Established in 1913, the church has long been a meeting place for the neighborhood’s Italian community. Tour the inside to see the fresco paintings on the curved ceiling and the ornate stained-glass windows. Cross the street to Piazza Dante, which features a splash fountain where kids can play during the summer.

Head over to Preston Street for lunch or dinner. While no original restaurants remain from Little Italy’s early days, you can find many authentic eateries that have been in the neighborhood for decades. Splurge on dinner at the luxurious Giovanni’s or head to La Roma for a more affordable meal.

During the first week of June, the area hosts Italian Week, a spirited celebration of Italian food and culture. Every night, Preston Street is closed to traffic, allowing restaurants to spill out onto the pavement. Musicians and dancers perform along the streets and chefs vie for your business. Join in the procession to St. Anthony’s Church or attend Assaggi Night to sample a variety of traditional Italian foods.

See the iconic arch entrance to Little Italy on Preston Street with its simple red sign located in the middle of a metal arch, which reads “Little Italy” in cursive. Find another entrance further south on Preston Street and admire the whimsical sculptures entitled Bambini, which depict a soccer team through the eyes of a child.

Little Italy is located west of downtown Ottawa and south of the Canadian War Museum. It is easily accessible by bus.


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Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is ¥10,378 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
¥10,378
¥12,351 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,041 reviews)

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ¥25,398 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
¥25,398
¥30,134 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,797 reviews)
"Couldn’t ask for a better experience even for 1 night Check in super easy! Staff was amazing Room"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Ottawa Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ¥17,253 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
¥17,253
¥20,471 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,335 reviews)
"The location of this hotel was great. Close to parliament hill and right next to the O-Train. Staff were very friendly, and restaurant was great for breakfast. The rooms were a bit date but very clean. We loved the multiple elevators it meant there was never a wait!"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ¥15,052 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
¥15,052
¥17,860 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,005 reviews)
"The property is in a good location. Great restaurants just a few blocks away. But some of the rooms are in desperate need of updating. The carpet in our suite was awful. Not sure when shampooed last. Need to clean behind doors. Guests do"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ¥13,644 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
¥13,644
¥16,190 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,892 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was massive and had more of an apartment feel, balcony was a nice feature, location is phenomenal and hotel itself was very clean - no complaints!"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

The Business Inn
Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel

Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
250 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON
The price is ¥15,479 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
¥15,479
¥18,609 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,890 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel
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