Enjoy a menu of authentic Northern Italian dishes, including handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and seasonal specialties in an upscale setting.
Host intimate celebrations in a private dining room with customizable set menus and attentive service for groups and special occasions.
Explore a curated selection of wines and expertly crafted cocktails, with knowledgeable staff to recommend perfect pairings for your meal.
Experience a multi-course tasting menu that changes seasonally, offering a variety of flavors and dishes for a comprehensive dining adventure.
Indulge in classic Italian desserts like tiramisu and zeppola, made with high-quality ingredients to end your meal on a sweet note.
This place was awesome! Went for a work dinner, we all did the tasting plate (which I think changes) so the photos may not be accurate anymore as it was a few months ago. The tasting plate is great cause you get to try lots of different food, and aren’t left hungry like some other fancier restaurants can do. It’s pricey so it’s more for a special dinner, but I would absolutely recommend this spot.
I had an amazing time at North and Navy! The food was incredible - I tried the white truffle pasta, the butternut squash mezzaluna, the halibut panne and gnocchi, and the tiramisu. All were amazing, but the truffle pasta and tiramisu were the highlights. My server/bartender Quinn went above and beyond helping me choose food and wine, and suggested an amazing wine pairing for the truffle pasta. She was super knowledgeable about everything behind the bar (there are some bottles with cool stories back there!). She made the experience great!
Hit and miss northern Italian cuisine! This restaurant has been on our “maybe” list for a number of years – many great reviews / high ratings but based on their sample menu, we were not sure if we would enjoy the dinner offerings. Having recently spent two amazing weeks touring northern Italy, my wife and I decided to finally try this restaurant to celebrate my birthday. One word can sum up our experience … disappointing! Here is what we ordered: - Negroni / mocktail Negroni as well as two glasses of wine - Polpette / Beets & Blue Cheese - Butternut Squash Mezzaluna / Uni Orecchiette - Zeppola alla Tiramisu (shared) My wife’s mocktail was very good but my drink was not enjoyable – overly bitter and did not even come close to the real deal in Italy which we drank several times when we were there. My glass of white wine (from Piedmont) was very good – my wife’s Lambrusco was not its traditional red colour – it was rosé (unexpected but still good). The polpette were ordinary at best – not much taste. Also, there was no cheese sprinkled on the polpette (which is the way the dish is usually served). When my wife asked for some cheese, our waitress gave her a small bowl of grated cheese. It was tasteless and was clearly not Parmigiano Reggiano. When asked, the waitress did not know what type it was and had to ask someone in the kitchen – she later told us that it was Grana Padano. We know both cheeses very well and it did not taste like either one. Honestly, we were appalled! Parmigiano Reggiano is a northern Italy staple – a fine dining restaurant claiming to be a “northern Italian kitchen” should be ashamed serving some cheaper substitute. The beets / blue cheese dish was very good – although the portion was extremely small and oddly covered with endive leaves. Since it was about the same price as a “primi”, I would have expected more than a few dollops of blue cheese on a few paper-thin slices of beets. Before ordering, the waitress told me that the mezzaluna was served in a brown butter sage sauce – so, I was expecting it to be somewhat on the savoury side. However, the sauce was way too sweet for my liking (similar to brown sugar) and the dish was not very warm. My wife’s uni orecchiette was excellent. The dinner did end on a good note as the zeppola was very good and we were not charged for it (presumably because it was a birthday celebration or maybe due to our negative feedback to the waitress). The presentation of the dishes was very good and the ambiance was cozy (except for the odd music selection). This was an expensive dinner that should have been consistently much better at that price. We will not be going back.
Best appetizer even had! Cocktail is very good! We tried 4 different type of them. We tried 3 types of main courses since we don’t want to miss anything! Surely will come back on our next trip!
We recently celebrated a friend’s birthday at North & Navy in their private dining room. Since we were a group of 16, we had a set menu, but the staff kindly let us order from the regular menu as well. The private space was intimate and charming, which made it perfect for the occasion. One small drawback was the seating — the table had a mix of comfortable leather chairs and less comfortable wooden ones. It would have been nice if everyone had equally comfortable seating. Our server, Rasheen, was excellent — warm, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the evening. The food was enjoyable, though the portions were on the smaller side. That said, we still left satisfied. The drinks leaned a bit strong, but they were flavorful and well-crafted. Overall, it was a lovely spot for a special celebration.

A Northern Italian kitchen in Ottawa, serving authentic, upscale cuisine in a cozy, intimate setting.
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North & Navy is an upscale Northern Italian restaurant located in the heart of Ottawa, offering a refined dining experience with a focus on authentic, seasonal dishes. Known for its intimate ambiance and knowledgeable service, the restaurant features a curated menu of handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and exquisite desserts, complemented by a thoughtful wine and cocktail selection. Ideal for special occasions, private events, and romantic dinners, North & Navy combines traditional Italian flavors with modern presentation, earning a strong reputation among locals and visitors alike.
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