The the 10th edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World – an initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, dedicated to enhancing Italian gastronomic excellence at the international level – will soon begin in Ottawa.
The theme chosen for this year’s edition, “Cuisine between Health, Culture, and Innovation”, invites you to explore Italian cuisine through its three fundamental dimensions: health, inspired by the principles of the Mediterranean diet; culture, as an expression of Italian culinary tradition; and innovation, looking to the future through new technologies and sustainable approaches.
For this occasion, the Embassy of Italy in Canada has engaged numerous Italian and Canadian restaurants in the Ottawa area, which, from November 17 to 23, 2025, will offer special menus inspired by Italian gastronomic tradition, prepared with authentic and high-quality products, to provide the local public with a journey through the flavors, creativity, and culinary culture of our country.
The following restaurants are participating in the initiative:
- Beckta dining & wine (150 Elgin St, Ottawa ON K2P 1L4)
- Brassica (309 Richmond Rd, Ottawa ON K1Z6X3)
- Dante restaurant (7 Springfield Rd, Ottawa ON K1M 1C8)
- Farinella (492 Rochester St, Ottawa ON K1S4L8)
- Farinella (806 March Road UNIT #1, Ottawa ON)
- Gezzelig (337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa ON K2A 0E7)
- La Bottega Nicastro (64 George, Ottawa ON K1N 5V9)
- Metropolitan Brasserie Restaurant (700 Sussex Dr, Ottawa ON K1N 1K4)
- North & Navy (226 Nepean St, Ottawa ON K2P 0B8)
- Retro gusto (122 Preston St, Ottawa ON K1R 7P2)
- The Grand Pizzeria & Bar (74 George St, Ottawa ON K1N 5W1
- The Grand Pizzeria & Bar (745 Kichi Zībī Mīkan, Ottawa, ON)
- Vittoria Trattoria (3625 Rivergate Way, Ottawa ON K1V 2A4)
