La Favorita Ristorante received 9.2 out of 10 - 2 reviews. Address: La Favorita Ristorante 356 Preston St Ottawa, ON K1S4M7 Phone: (613) 749-7490 Category: Ottawa Pizza Please login to manage your notification settings for this listing

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In 1986, when Nick Shallal came to Ottawa after years in the Mediterranean, he introduced the concept of gourmet pizzas after he opened La Favorita as a small takeout restaurant on Preston Street. Nick pioneered the woodburning oven to make his designer seafood pizzas and calzones among thebest in the nation\'s capital. Word spread quickly; within a few months rave reviews appeared in the Ottawa Citizen, Toronto Star and even the New York Times, bringing so many customers that he had to expand to meet the demand for his delectable pizzas, calzones, and salads. The great food, atmosphere and mood created by La Favoritals generous host and chef, Nick Shallal, has kept everyone coming back.

After a brief move to a larger location on McArthur Road, where hundreds of loyal customers followed, Nick is proud to be back where it all began. For Nick, this large, brand new location on Preston Street is the fulfillment of a lifelong drearn of returning to Ottawa\'s Little Italy district, where La Favorita\'s reputation for great food, wonderful atmosphere, and attentive service are well known.

Whether you enjoy gourmet pizzas, calzones, pastas, salads, grilled meats or seafood platters, La Favorita has something for everyone. With an expanded menu, which includes specialized Mediterranean cuisine and a continued emphasis on seafood, Nick and his staff hope you will enjoy your dining experience at La Favorita.

Overall: 92%

Click to enlarge 5/5 I came to this restaurant on a discount coupon and would have never found it otherwise. It was fabulous from the moment we entered the restaurant. We presented the coupon and were treated cordially. The prix fixe menu consist of a 5 course meal and a 9 ounce glass of house red wine. To say the least, everything was exceptional right down to the desert but the highlight of the night was their filet mignon. We were at the Keg a few nights before and their steaks were a fraction of the quality we relieved from La Favorita. ( We were a party of eight at the Keg, and none of us took exception to their meal) When we finished, the owner Nick did the quality control and we graciusly discussed our experience. He was happy with the coupon arrangement and pleased with some of the new customers he retained after their first visit. He finished our night by offering us 2 complimentary after dinner drinks. We will certainly be back with our friends. 6 0 By: Guest On: Mar 09, 2012 - 9:54 am View Details + Click to Respond You must be logged in to write a reply

Overall: 92%

4.2/5 We were window shopping through the construction in Little italy and peering at the menu in an outdoor patio. The owner came by and asked us if we liked to come in ( it was about 10.45). We asked when do you open and he said now if you like, so we did. While we had a drink, other employees wandered in for the official 11.00 opening. Service and food were great. We tried a wood fired Pizza and Chicken Parmigiani, terimasu for desert. 0 0 By: Guest On: Nov 24, 2009 - 8:41 am View Details + Click to Respond You must be logged in to write a reply