Pub Italia, Italian restaurant in Little Italy, Ottawa, Canada
Pub Italia is an Italian restaurant on a corner of Preston Street in Ottawa's Little Italy, combining traditional Italian cooking with a very large selection of beer and wine. The menu covers both simple and more substantial Italian dishes alongside a bar offering dozens of taps and hundreds of bottled options.
The restaurant grew out of the Little Italy neighborhood that developed along Preston Street during the 20th century, as Italian immigrants settled in that part of Ottawa. Over time it became a steady meeting point in the area, drawing both locals and visitors looking for Italian food and drink.
The walls are covered with old black-and-white photographs and wooden details that give the room a warm, lived-in feel. Sitting here feels more like being in a neighborhood local than in a formal restaurant.
The restaurant sits on a visible corner of Preston Street and is easy to find on foot or by public transit. Those who want to take time choosing from the beer selection should plan for a longer visit than a simple meal.
The bar runs about 36 taps alongside more than 200 bottled beers, which is an unusual count for a restaurant of this size. Beer can also be bought to take away, which is a rarer option in this part of Ottawa.
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