The Grand Pizzeria and Bar in Ottawa

74 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A3, Canada

★★★★☆
(3643 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant Bar Pizza restaurant

About

Wood Fired Pizza, House made pasta, the best Italian food in the ByWard Market! Born in Naples, raised in Ottawa / Our winter patio is open.

Website
thegrandpizzeria.com
Address
74 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A3, Canada
Plus Code
C8G5+VC Vanier, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–11 PM
Friday
11 AM–12 AM
Saturday
11 AM–12 AM
Sunday
11 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Halal food Happy-hour food Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Has changing table(s) High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Paid multi-storey car park Paid parking lot Paid street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Photos

Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
3643 reviews

Most Mentioned

patio (151) sangria (64) happy hour (62) hot sauce (54) market (35) wood fired (30) spaghetti and meatballs (23) pesto pizza (12) pitchers (8) thiago (6)
5 stars
1886
4 stars
1021
3 stars
387
2 stars
160
1 stars
189
★★★★★
December 15, 2024

The meatballs are incredible! Loved all of the food! Our server (Adrian) took great care of us. 5-star experience! Will come back again. Highly recommended!

★★★★
December 8, 2024

I was able to walk-in on a busy Summer Friday night in the Market and was seated immediately. The Market Hour deals are so good I was able to have two glasses of the house red and a pizza for $23! Pizza was cooked to perfection, and their homemade hot sauce is so flavourful, I saw a few people buy it before they left the restaurant. Friendly and efficient service, and the pizza didn’t take long to come out. An above average spot in the heart of the Market. Highly recommend this spot.

★★★★★
November 27, 2024

I recently visited The Grand for the first time, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience. The food was not only delicious but also arrived incredibly fast—within 10 minutes! Our server, Thiago, truly made the experience special. He was polite, attentive, and had an excellent understanding of the menu, providing helpful recommendations. I’ll definitely be coming back—highly recommended

★★
November 18, 2024

The Grand wasn't so grand. I always wanted to try this place so we stopped in for lunch. The soup had so much oregano in it, that's all we could taste. It was also cold, and I was craving a nice, hot soup. What bothered me the most though, was the terrible service. Sure it was quick, but how long does it take to serve cold soup? But the server had zero personality, didn't smile, or make us feel welcome. We were in and out in 15 minutes. I do want to give this place another chance, though. Maybe the soup was the wrong choice. (And I do hope we never end up with that server again. Otherwise, I can make my own minestrone at home.)

★★★★
November 2, 2024

It was a very nice service, they had some really good chicken wings as well. We were sitting in the back and my only concern was that the space was a bit small and there wasn’t enough light. Also, the sangria pitchers were 20$ each!

★★★★
September 26, 2024

The food here is fantastic! We tried the gnocchi and the Sophia pizza, both of which were outstanding. The service was quick, and the restaurant's central location is a plus. The combination of cheese and mushrooms on the pizza was especially delicious. Highly recommend!

★★★★
August 4, 2024

The atmosphere was great on the patio. Server was also pleasantly helpful. Pizza was hot, yummy, cheesy, a tad salty crust. Overall great price 1/2 price till 6 with $5 pints!! Couldn’t beat it

★★★★★
July 28, 2024

I recently dined at The Grand Pizzeria and Bar, and it was a fantastic experience! I had a pepperoni pizza, which was delicious and perfectly cooked. The crust was crispy, and the toppings were flavorful. The waitress was very kind and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. I loved the service and the atmosphere of the restaurant. I highly recommend The Grand Pizzeria and Bar for excellent pizza and impeccable service. A must-visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Great service and food. We had the calamari, chicken Parmesan and the spaghetti with meatballs. Will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Great atmosphere and speedy service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

The food was absolutely delicious! I had gluten free pizza that tasted way better than any gluten free one I have tried before. The service was prompt and friendly, even though the restaurant was busy - and we got out food quickly even though we were a large group. Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian pizza options Dietary restrictions: They have pasta and pizzas that are gluten-sensitive

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

We tried two of the pizzas here and they were on point. The service was also amazing - thank you Dante for going above and beyond. Would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Thankyou jacob making our dinner so wonderful . Your suggestions for food and flavours were on point!!!!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

It could use a bit of energy instead of all the staff counting down the clock and even closing early from the well received happy hour.n

★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

First time, I went to there for market hour during weekdays. Selected pizza is half price and house wine 5 dollars. It was really good deal with delicious pizza. Second time, we had worst servers experience that made us feel upset even though it wasnt busy at all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

I love pizza cooked in a wood oven! Its delicious!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Mafalde Alla Grand pasta is a must try!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Ive eaten here more times than I can count. Their market hour prices are probably the best value for money (high quality, good quantity, great price) for beer, wine and pizza youll find anywhere is Ottawa. Very willing to accommodate large groups, even at relatively short notice. Great atmosphere summer or winter, indoors or out.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

We had a great meal at The Grand Pizzeria in Ottawa. The Rossota Burrata was fresh, the Sofia Pizza was perfectly cooked, and the Truffle Chocolate Cake was rich and tasty. Our server, Thiago, was very friendly and took great care of us. Good food and great service worth a visit!

★★★
December 1, 2024

The food was amazing we got a pizza and a salad, but the service was absolutely terrible. We didnt see our server again after we ordered and waited for almost 20 minutes to find the server to get the bill, after asking someone else if we could get the bill. We saw lots of other servers but not ours. She didnt come by to ask how the food was or check in again after taking our order it was different staff who brought the food out and cleared the table.

★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Great atmosphere and clean restaurant. Fresh and tasty food. Good selection of beer. Nothing wrong there. But dont you dare selecting the tip to 18% for me ever again pretending that 10 people is a very large group... Wont come back.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Loved it. Beautiful restaurant, fast and friendly service. We couldnt believe how fast our pizzas came. Nice ambiance!

★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Food was cold, service was terrible

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Food was okay, ambience was nice.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very cool atmosphere! Good service considering it was busy (asked what a drink was at a nearby table, she was going to find out and get back to us but never did) Food was a disappointment. It was good, but we expected so much more given the online photos.

★★
November 22, 2024

Service was friendly and good but the food is overpriced for the quality and flavour. My partner and I ordered pizzas and they were very toasty (very over cooked). The flavour was nothing extraordinary. I think what you pay is the location because is in the middle of the Byward Market. Washrooms were very dirty, felt like they haven t cleaned them in days. I dont think I will come back or recommend it.

November 22, 2024

Automatic negative review for hiring LMIA. Theres a database we can all access and these guys are trying to say they couldnt find a Canadian baker, they had to bring one in from India. So many employers are bring exposed as traitors. Paying foreign slaves a subsidized wage and Canadian tax payers are footing the bill so the owner of this establishment can increase their profits.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Ordered two main plates; wasnt very satisfied with amount I paid for tips(default 15%). Food was ok.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Such a lovely place, Our waitress was lovely and very welcoming Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Just love their pizzas! We had excellent service.

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

It used to be good but lately it has been deteriorating at both food and service quality levels, yet with same prices and higher for some items. We were there last week, they changed the bread of the chicken sandwich to a tasteless pizza dough. They removed the burrata salad from the menu and made the burrata cheese as an extra for 12$. We went back today thinking we won t let one tasteless sandwich affect our opinion about a place we used to like. We ordered a pizza and a chicken parmigiana, waited for almost 1 hour watching other tables being served. It is only when we asked how come we were not served yet that the waitress checked and came back to tell us with unapologetic tone that there was a mistake asking us if we would like to wait more. So unpleasant and unprofessional. We decided of course to leave and didn t want to make a scene about it out of respect for other clients. UPDATE: The manager took the time to answer this review which is a good sign that they still care. Thank you for that. Even though the answer qualifies it of exaggerated stating that we were there for 25mn while it was precisely 47mn from the moment we stepped in till we left (I know that because I received a message while waiting to be seated, to which I answered while leaving), and there was no promo food offered other than literally saying I can try to get you the food asap which we chose not to trust considering the unapologetic tone and that we were informed of the error only after we asked. Nevertheless, respect for reading and answering, it shows the care for future clients. Which serves the purpose of the reviews.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Located in a very ideal spot in the Byward market, service and food at the Grand truly delivered! We had the pleasure of being served by Thiago who was amazing and so efficient considering our large group! My Margarita pizza was great. Id recommend!

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

OK, but not great. The service was fine, quick, and with a smile. We were two adults and 2 children - $14.99 for a childs pizza that had about 3/4 oz of cheese and 4 pieces of mini pepperoni. $14.99 for a childs spaghetti and meatballs (3 meatballs), which was not very big for an 8 year old girl. Our pizza for the adults was fine. We sat near the kitchen door and bathroom, although there were many other booths available. When I asked if we could move to another table or booth, a waitstaff said unfortunately the other booths were for larger groups, and since we were just 4, it wasnt possible. Noise, stacks of dirty dishes and smells of cleaning products from the bathroom turned us off.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Cute place at Byward Market. Really appreciated that they had halal options. Had the chicken parm and it was amazing. Big portions too, you get your moneys worth. Also I bought a jar of their hot sauce and I am putting it on everything!! This stuff is amazing and I would come back just to buy more of that! Dietary restrictions: They have a decent selection of halal options

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very nice discovery the dishes are very good and make you want to come back the setting is pleasant after a small downside it was noisy during our visit the staff seemed tired and therefore less friendly. Honestly, if you are in the area and want to eat Italian food, go there. It is better to book to be sure of having a place. Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: Several gluten-free options however the place is not suitable for Celiac

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Certains plats végétariens identifiés au menu Food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Always great eating here with super friendly staff and a warm atmosphere. Food is also incredible of course. Highly recommend their pasta or pizza as both are good and never disappointing. Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly with crayons and colouring page, plus they will find a spot for your stroller.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Service was excellent and the pizzas were fantastic. We experienced some minor issues with one item and staff immediately jumped into action to rectify the situation and make sure we had a great night. Will definitely come back again when in town. Vegetarian options: Large selection of Vegetarian / Vegan options.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great place for groups!! Delicious food and the service is FAST!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Amazing service and ambience. The food is absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for some delicious gourmet pizza or pasta. Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Pizza was great, service is good. Worth checking out. Didnt get a photo of the pizza but this IPA was good. Lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Pizza and pasta were delicious. We waited a little longer for drinks, but the food was very quick. The atmosphere was amazing. I have felt like back in the time :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Delicious pizza

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Ive had nothing but positive experiences the last two visits Ive had at The Grand. Very kind and attentive staff, good food options (including Halal options!). I just keep coming back for that chicken wrap its so good. Mocktails are nice too and items are priced pretty well!

★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Fun place to meet friends, or to take a date. Market hour prices are very competitive! Update: convoy supporter. Prices are higher. Better options out there.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Such a lovely place in downtown Ottawa!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

one of my fav spots! best food, great ambience, and excellent service

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Delicious pizza & pasta. Friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Good quality foods, changing menus, more than just a pizza or just pasta. Lot of creativity on the menu with special kinda pizzas and pastas. Good fresh ingredients and very affordable. Nice staff and ambiance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food was fantastic. Recently went with a group of about 60 people. Was impressive to see how well they serviced your tables!!! Amazing food, Amazing service.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

We had a more than pleasant time! The service was very attentive to us, they provided us with a waitress who spoke French perfectly. What can we say about their porcini mushroom pasta... they were divine, the plate was really very generous! The tiramisu is also excellent. Everything was perfect. The service was also very fast. This is THE best restaurant I had during my road trip in Canada!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The atmosphere on the heated terrace was great, the family format is an excellent idea for large tables.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Delicious . I love Ottawa

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Overall, I liked the food, the service was good, and the atmosphere was good. I found the prices to be average for a sit down pizza place. Id recommend this to anyone visiting the area in the mood for pizza. Food The Calvini pizza had good flavor and the crust was done perfectly. I also ordered a side caesar salad and that was quite good as well. The salad wasnt drenched in dressing and the lettuce had a good crunch to it. Atmosphere The atmosphere was good. I went in the evening so the lighting was low but there were enough ambient non-white light around to keep it from being dark. The non-white florescent light makes the place seem ideal for a dinner date. Service The service was good. Nothing notable to say. Value Overall, the food and drink were fairly priced except the caesar salad. The pizza definitely felt worth the price but the side salad, though it was good, had a hard time feeling worth it being half the price of the pizza. Vegetarian options: There were several pizza options that were vegetarian. Dietary restrictions: The menu said they offered gluten free crust which was nice.

October 22, 2024

Visited the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon, server with mustache took our order, other staff delivered the food, feel customer service is very inconsistent, server was an order taker instead of experience maker, never came back to check on us, we didn t have napkins, we needed refills on our drinks, feel owner needs to encourage staff to have a continuous customer service to the guest, I feel I should not even tip the guy but their machines are set up to start at 18% not worth it if I had the option I will tip this guy 10% at the end the only thing he did was took order and cash out the table.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Been here multiple times, customer service is always good and food is always delicious.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

We ate well there and the service was very good. The truffle pasta is excellent. Be careful, however, with salads which are very rich in lettuce, but not necessarily with leftovers.

★★★★
October 22, 2024

Really good spaghetti and meatballs. Great patio with really good music.

★★
September 22, 2024

Too salty, ravioli not so good and the sauce turned bad. Too expensive for the quality. Polite service but a little cold.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I loved my experience at this restaurant.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This pub was good but just a bit too fancy for what Im generally looking for in a pub experience.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

So, The Grand Pizzeria and Bar where the atmosphere is as grand as the name suggests, but unfortunately, the food seems to have missed the memo. Tried the pizza, which must have had an identity crisis because it showed up burnt and soggy, like it couldn t decide between a sauna and a tanning bed. Honestly, I ve had better frozen pizzas that didn t require CPR. It s not the worst place out there, but let s just say it won t be my first (or second) pick for pizza night. 6/10 because hey, it can always get worse, right?

September 22, 2024

We visited this restaurant several times cause the pizza was good and customer service as well. However, today we ordered a pizza and the server did not serve the chili sauce, cheese, and plates and did not even ask. I had to request and got them. The big issue was that my friend spit the piece of glass out when drinking her beer. We let the server know, and he said he will let the bartender know. Then, i asked a bill. However, they still charged all items. Although, it is not mandatory to give us discount or any offer, you should pay more attention to this issue and better customer service.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options Kid-friendliness: Kids menu and mocktails Food : 5/5 |

September 22, 2024

Well yesterday we went for celebrating my friends birthday at the grand and the experience was disappointing. I called in before to ask if it was allowed to cut the cake inside and I was told we would be charged $1 per person (which makes $4 for four of us) and I said sure. We waited gor the server for 30 mins and when we called one of there server telling that we had been waiting for more than 15 mins, he sassily replied, I bet its not been more than 15 mins but sure . Then he messed up our order with bruschetta and instead brought chicken wings which in the beginning he tried to blame on us. Later, I was told that charging for the cake did not even include putting it on a tray or a place it was just for the permission to cut the cake. Eventually, he comes back to inform me that we ll have to pay $10 for just cutting the cake if we want to. We then decided to not cut the cake there and continue the celebration somewhere else as the tone was always derogatory. It is highly unacceptable we had paid almost $ 200 for our dinner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great pizza, this is real Neapolitan pizza! So tasty great job everyone!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

At the heart of Byward Market. Service was great despite it being busy. Food was fast but I expected a bit more from the pasta for the price you pay.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Nice patio, good pizza and great service. It was a pleasant lunch in Ottawas Byward Market. The location is relaxing, next to the pedestrian street. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Loved it . Service was fast and very nice. Cant wait to go back and enjoy nice relaxing good meal. Love the Tuscan pizza

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Service is awesome as usual. Food is good.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

3.5/5. Great ambience, staff, location. Food is okay. Chairs/tables on the terrace are tiny.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great service and price! Generous portion as well. Food

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Very poorly developed menu. Very ordinary service. I didnt like it and wont go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Ceasar Salad is FANTASTIC. Also had the goat cheese and arugula pizza which was very good!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Tonight s service was simply amazing thanks to Ivo, have never been more taken care of there than with him, though he had a full section never once were we waiting more than 10 minutes for a check in. Always had a big smile which was a nice change compared to usual service there. Big shoutout to Ivo for the best service from the Grand. Definitely requesting him again when we go in. Shout out to the excellent kitchen for quick and fantastic food as always!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Amazing, loved it as a dinner and its perfect for a lunch! Quite expensive for a pizza, but the quality is quite good:)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

A really good pasta pizza joint. Flavorful, good sized quality portions. We would definitely return!

★★
September 22, 2024

Information about happy hours on their website is differrent from what manager is saying. And she prefers to insist on it rather than being customer friendly. Dont go there

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

When I visit Ottawa, I make sure to have at least one meal here. The service and food is always excellent. Edit : I was in Ottawa again and The Grand did not let me down. Edit : Another visit on Sep 7. And another great meal.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food is amazing. The service needs some work but hey are quite busy too. My sons fav place in Ottawa. Kid-friendliness: Great kids menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant, the pizza is very good and affordable, the Apperols Spritz too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Very pleasant and cozy ambience, the server was knowledgeable and suggested us the best drinks(cocktails) best selling pizzas and others! But forgot to ask her name! Many thanks to her Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

September 22, 2024

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. We visited during our vacation, and the experience was disappointing from the start. It took 10 minutes just to be seated, even though I tried to get the attention of multiple staff members. After finally sitting down, we waited another 10 minutes before anyone came to take our order. When the food arrived 15 minutes later, it was utterly flavorless. We ordered pizza and bruschetta, both of which were far below average. No one checked in on us during the meal, and the waitress cleared our plates without even asking if we were finished. I asked for the check which the waitress said she would bring but forgot about! I had to ask them a multiple times before a rude staff member brought us the check. I m shocked this establishment is still in business with such poor service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This is a great spot to grab a pizza and some drinks, they have a happy hour from 3 to 6 from Monday to Friday, half price in some pizzas and 5 dollars glass of draft beers. Just heads up with the Panhandlers, they get by the entrance in the shade and start smoking. Not cool and nobody will tell them anything, where is bylaws and the cops, tourists should not need to be harass by these people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Fantastic vegan pasta

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Excellent and fast service, friendly staff on the terasse 21st sept for lunch time. The pizza was good and salad fresh with a nice dressing good for a quick bite.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The offer until 6 p.m. is really great and cheap. The pizza is ok, I found the dough a bit too tough.

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Walked in at 6:00pm. Sat down at a nice booth. Noticed a special advertised on the table for half price pizzas between 3-6. It was 6:02. The hostess said we were eligible and she would tell our server. The server came over to say that we were not eligible. At that point it was 6:04. He said they cracked down last week and he couldn t let us have the deal. I pointed out that it was 6:00 when we arrived but the answer was no. I wanted to leave but we were cold and wet and hungry so we stayed. The server was apologetic and kind. The food was fine. We didn t go there for the special but being told we weren t eligible wheb we were seated at 6:02 was irritating.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Pizza baked in the oven and prepared in front of us, the decor and atmosphere is very nice! Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are clearly marked on the menu. There are several choices of pizza, pasta and salads

★★★
August 22, 2024

The pizza crust was slightly undercooked and the toppings were sparse - mostly sauce with a bit of cheese thrown on.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

True Canadian experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I loved the place, all the food tastes super delicious and they serve you very well!!

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Miserabler Service, nicht zu empfehlen! Wir sind nur für Drinks gekommen und mussten nach dem Bestellen auf diese eine halbe Stunde warten. Als sie dann gekommen sind waren es noch nicht einmal die richtigen und eine Entschuldigung oder Erklärung für die lange Wartezeit gab es auch nicht. Das vorher versprochene Wasser ist außerdem überhaupt nicht gekommen. Wir kommen nicht wieder

August 22, 2024

Very bad service, the hostess welcomed us very badly and she refused to give us a table that suited us (for 7 people). The staff pushed us to leave. We do not recommend

August 22, 2024

Bad service! Although the restaurant was empty he wanted to place us in a dark place near the toilets. We obviously left!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good food

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Service is good but it s so loud in there that I wouldn t return. Can t hear the conversation at the table.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Delicious ! I also recommend their hot sauce. Lovely service!

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food. Highly recommend the pizzas. Pricing is a little steep for what you get though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The pizza was amazing.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We were here for happy hour and it was lovely. We ordered several different pizzas off the happy hour menu for the table and they were all so delicious.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food was fantastic and Anabelle provided great customer service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food, polite staff and amazing vibe. Must try

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Best pizza of the town Cool Service but... miss some speed to offer more drink. Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I am italian and have to say this is a great pizza

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Good food in a live neighborhood, delicious wood fired pizza, and great service too! The kids said wed be back for more they also have a small selection of local beers which is nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We had a great experience eating here on Canada Day weekend. We were a party of 9 and the food was delicious! Even though the place was full, we were served very quickly. The best part was the outstanding service by Anabelle! She was super nice and made sure that my daughter had her special request. We will surely come back when we are in Ottawa!

★★
August 22, 2024

Visited based on the many good reviews and references to great pizza. Pizza s are however average at best. Pretty disappointing and, based on what I tasted, not worth the visit

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food is amazing and the personnel is friendly. I had one of the best pizzas ever made and my girlfriend ordered pastas that were as good as my pizza. A bit pricey, but I definitely recommend this place!

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The pizza would be much better if it was less burnt! The service is extremely bad. The waitress better be doing something else.

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Owner was outside zapping bugs. Very helpful, felt my safety was ensured. Would recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Fantastic pizza, great beer, even better service. A must visit in happy hour.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good pizza! Pasta is awesome.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Stopped for lunch and it was a great day to enjoy food on the patio in downtown Ottawa. Pizza was good, server was friendly and the patio atmosphere is great. Great spot for a lunch.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good Pizza, good Beer. Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options, like Pizza or veggie Burgers or Salad Food : 4/5 |

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The pizza is a 7.8

★★
August 22, 2024

I ordered a Ceasar salad with chicken. There was hardly any Ceasar dressing on it. I had to ask for dressing to add to my own $25.00 salad then there was very little bacon. My lettuce was soggy as though it had been sitting somewhere for 1/2 hr. Very unimpressed for an Italian restaurant! I can make a better Ceasar!! The waiter picked up my plate of lettuce. Never asked me anything.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The Grand Italian Bar and Pizzeria offers a delightful experience for pizza and drink enthusiasts. The menu features a range of delicious pizzas, each crafted with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. Our group sampled several varieties, and each one was impressive. The highlight of our visit, however, was the parmesan wings crispy, flavorful, and simply irresistible. The drinks were equally satisfying, complementing the meal wonderfully. The Grand is a perfect spot for a casual outing.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Top quality

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

a little expensive

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Too loud music.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Havent eaten in the Market in years. The Grands pizza has not changed. Still EXCELLENT. The dough is unreal!

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Value for money, very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I dont go to many places in the market, but if I do, its The Grand. Love their meatballs, pizza, pasta, and wine selection.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food and great service led to a very nice evening.

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Nothing great... ok nothing bad but hey we wont keep an incredible memory of it

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The pizzas are not very garnished. We were hungry straight away! The surprise was that they added the 18% tip included in the bill so we had no choice in choosing the percentage! They said that since we were a large group (we were 2 families of 5) it was included! SCAM. We paid separately and each bill was around $100, so for each family 18% of Tips. The waitress ended up with over $35 in tip!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Share a couple of appies between 2, then you experience more!

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Went for dinner and to bad we starving, otherwise I would have returned the uncooked pizza. Other items were fine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Really good food

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Rigatoni al pollo can improve. It was good in flavor but the pasta was under cook. Meat lover pizza the best So good service Food

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

It was okay. Food wasn t awesome, but service was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Very nice place, the pizzas are super good and inexpensive for the quality. The cocktails are super good. Fast and pleasant services.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Everything about this place was amazing! A friend recommended it while I was in Ottawa for work and it didnt disappoint. Best pizza Ive ever had, atmosphere felt like a patio in Europe and staff were great. If your in Ottaw its a MUST go to! Will be back for sure!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food was delicious, but I want to make special mention of the attention given by Thiago, the waiter; very good professional and very kind

★★★★
July 22, 2024

They have many vegetarian and gluten-free options, very fast service and also very friendly. Thiago assisted us in Spanish, he did a great job and was very friendly. We were a group of 10 and he split the bills automatically for us. highly recommended

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Our waiter, Thiago, was super friendly and attentive. In addition, he assisted us in fluent Spanish in the heart of Ottawa, which we greatly appreciated. In addition, there were 10 of us and they split the bill directly for us, so we could pay separately. Recommended 100%

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We were a group of 10 friends dining at this restaurant in Ottawa. The waiter, Thiago, served us great, he was very friendly and recommended places to go to visit the city. In addition, he studied Spanish and has attended to us all the time with very fluent Spanish. Thank you very much for everything.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The pizza was delicious. Best pizza ever.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Delicious pizza, prepared very quickly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Pizza deliziosa and excellent service client.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Good pizza average size tho. Good service, busy place, good choice of beers aswell. Well located with a big outside terasse with view on the main street. The deal for half price pizza is pleasant aswell. Food

★★
July 22, 2024

Service was decent. The atmosphere was alright. The food however, was below average. The Pizzas (after ordering 3), were all rather bland. Lacking in flavor and that Italian flare Ive come to love.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I loved the vibe and servers were friendly. My family got perfect shrimp linguine and chicken forno sandwich. I got spaghetti meatballs . The pasta and sauce were perfect but I expected more regarding the meatballs. It was a very clean restaurant. I highly recommend this lace .

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We went to this restaurant to have dinner during the national holiday. There were a lot of people, we waited 10 minutes to get a table because the restaurant was full. The waiting time was more than adequate given the special situation. We ate pizza and a shrimp pasta dish. Everything was delicious! Worthy of Italy. I strongly recommend it

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Delicious and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I visited this place after two years because I remembered how tasty the food was. Last time, we tried a variety of pastas and pizzas and loved them all. This time, we went for the MAFALDE ALLA GRAND and RIGATONI AL POLLO, and both were excellent. The staff were professional and took great care of us. The service was quick and timely. I really enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back. The washrooms could be cleaner, but I get it, the restaurant is in a busy area and lots of random people might use them. The patio is nice on a sunny day. Even though it s a busy spot, the wait wasn t too long. Parking: You can either park on the street or park in the underground parking of the shopping centre.

★★★
July 22, 2024

Price too high for tasteless pizzas, elastic and poorly cooked dough. I advise against

July 22, 2024

Very expensive for a mediocre pizza.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food was amazing and the waiter was very polite and the overall experience was great. He also asked if our dog needed extra water, it s a small gesture but a good one. I would really recommend this place. Our waiter was Lucas.T, he was very nice

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

During happy hour it s particularly interesting. High normal prices (but in line with those in the neighborhood). Creamy beers. Vegetarian options: At least pizzas (several) and possibilities of supplements to make it vegan. Dietary restrictions: Vegan options as supplements

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent Neapolitan pizza and much more. Amazing to stay in canada.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

It is located in the byward market of Ottawa downtown. They have amazing Pizza, wood burning oven Napolethana style. The Grand Pizzeria in Ottawa is a popular spot known for its delicious pizzas and Italian cuisine. Located in the heart of Ottawa, it offers a cozy atmosphere and a wide variety of pizzas, pasta, and other Italian dishes. Its a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family if youre in the area! Vegetarian options: They have few vegetarian options in Pizza and Pasta.

★★★★
July 22, 2024

The hot sauce was very good. My son liked the parmeasan. Very good place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great pizzas and good vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Really enjoyed a large combination pizza! Thank you, and see you again soon! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We had the Margherita pizza with vegan cheese and it was really good. The crust a good thickness and density, and the vegan mozzarella was tasty. Would recommend!

★★★
July 22, 2024

We were visiting Ottawa and this was our first time visiting here. Our server started out great and very attentive. As soon as we got our food he seemed to disappear. We needed water and drinks but when he did appear he seemed to just walk past our table and ignore us. We were in Ottawa again for work and decided to try again since the pizza was delicious. The service was worse the second time. Our server did not check on us once our food was received, did not offer more drinks, and did not stop at our table the multitude of times she walked past. We had to flag her down just for the bill.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Best pizza

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great atmosphere in the bymarker

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Definitely one of the best pastas I eve had. Highly recommended and would come again.

July 22, 2024

Much too expensive for what it is. 2 bruschettas and 3 pizzas $155 The pizza toppings are minimal and bland. To avoid!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Love the meatlover pizza

★★★
July 22, 2024

Haven t even finished my appetizer and they already gave me my main course. Servers are attentive and food was ok. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Regular fries!! Like frozen

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent quality of food, very good flavor. The service was excellent. We were a group of 14 people and they treated us quickly and very kindly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

My GF and I absolutely love this place. We go almost everytime Im in Ottawa. The pizzas are great and, when the restaurant is not too busy, they come so fast. We ordered a second pizza after sharing one, it arrived within 4 MINUTES! Great. The staff have always been super nice, and their drinks list is quite nice too.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Can get busy, but solid pizza and wine!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Maya is such an amazing waitress. She is very friendly and checked up on us often. Great experience

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I must start by saying that since the opening of this restaurant Ive eaten here several times, spending hundreds of dollars here. I am very sorry to have to leave a bad review about this restaurant since its not what I usually like to do. I prefer to leave reviews about an outstanding experience but this time I cant. Today the customer service was awful and unwelcoming. I wish I could comment about their food but we turned around within the first minute after being rudely spoken to by one of their employees.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We got a Tuscan chicken pizza to go. The toppings are fresh and the sauce is pretty good. It would be better if the sauce/toppings covered a little more of the pizza so the crust isnt as thick. We shared one pizza between two people, it was a good snack.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Way too expensive for the size of what you get

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great food. Loved it.