Johnny Farina Restaurant, Ottawa

Bare brick walls, creeping vines and a large wrought-iron staircase add to the eclectic charm of this lively open-concept restaurant. Watch from the ground floor or loft area as chefs prepare your wood-oven pizza or pasta dish. You can mix and match from their selection of fresh pastas and sauces, or choose from over a dozen creative pizzas, such as the Canadian, the Bruschetta or the Gorgonzola and Leek; or order from a list of veal, chicken and seafood dishes.