The authentic dishes of our Italian restaurant in the ByWard Market are inspired by centuries-old culinary traditions. We also believe that cultural diversity is a strength which produces area specific results.

For instance, our pizza making process meets Vera Pizza Napoletana requirements by the use of locally sourced ingredients including Premium Organic flour from Quebec. It undergoes long-term cycles of fermentation and is topped with premium cheeses, top-quality cured meats, fresh herbs and infused oils. Also, our thin crust pizza is prepared in a high heat Neapolitan oven to deliver crunchy texture with unique flavor.

Notably, our exquisite ByWard Market pizza menu is carefully designed to include several traditional and signature vegetarian pizza options such as Ladenia and Leak & Mushrooms as well as specialty pizzas complemented with third layer of soft cheeses such as Chorizo & Goat Cheese, Prosciutto Cotto & Blue Cheese and Prosciutto Crudo & Brie.

Our Ottawa Italian Restaurant brand also reflects the diversity of taste preferences of the Canadian multicultural society.  For example, our brunch and dinner menus include pizza bread sandwiches, small calzones, rare and appetizing delights such as sea food, kebabs and rustic breads as well as fresh salads and iconic mains from the fascinating heritage of the Italian and Mediterranean culture.

For a more refined and sophisticated experience in our restaurant, we accompany our food with carefully selected, premium and elegant Old and New World wines including Montepulciano, Nero d' Avola, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Zinfandel, and other. On top of that, we also serve exclusive high quality fruit digestives after dinner: pear, grape and quince infused brandy.

The symphony of flavors of our food, wine and digestives is complemented by the inviting interior of wood and stone, informal seating arrangements, arts, and smooth jazz atmosphere.

Bistro Ristoro is one of the finest Italian restaurants near ByWard Market. Our strong commitment to make available a distinctive offer of excellence has been validated by our customers with consistent 5-star reviews on Google and TripAdvisor.