Summer Eats

Anthony’s

With locations on both Wellington Street West and Bank Street in Ottawa, Anthony’s, a locally owned pizza restaurant, is the home to “Ottawa's first true Neapolitan wood-fired pizza.” Priding themselves on the authenticity of their flavours, the restaurant promises to always bring fresh ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere to the table. Items from their menu include a wide variety of red pizzas, white pizzas, pasta, and salads. Gluten-free pizza crust and pasta options, as well as vegetarian-friendly alternatives, are available.

For the classically Italian taste of wood oven pizza, head to Anthony’s this summer and experience the richness of freshly prepared pies, which is all, of course, served to the eclectic sound of Italian music. Orders are currently available for delivery and pickup. Find Anthony's on Instagram (@anthonyswoodfirepizza) and Facebook (@tonypieflip) for more information, or at 1218 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, and 753 Bank Street, Ottawa.

J:Unique Kitchen

At J:Unique Kitchen in Downtown Ottawa, you can expect to find staples of Japanese cuisine prepared by experienced chefs. The restaurant claims they make a perfect date spot and offer an elegant and unique lunch and dinner experience. Menu items include tempura, maki sushi, miso soup, and nigiri, as well as a ramen combo of noodles and soup, gyoza or korokke, and California Rolls all for a single price.

Tradition, style, and high standards for fair prices are found at J:Unique, making it the perfect place to bring a loved one for a treat. The restaurant currently offers both delivery and takeout. For more information, contact J:Unique on Instagram (@juniquekitchen) or Facebook (@juniquekitchen) or find them at 381 Cooper Street, Ottawa.

Luna Crepes & Cafe

If the dainty, quiet, and aesthetically pleasing cafe experience is what you’re looking for, then you may have found the perfect place in Luna Crepes & Cafe. This family-owned and operated business in Kanata will bring you everything from desserts and baked goods to paninis and salads, all with gourmet coffee to pair. Their expansive menu has got you covered for brunch, featuring omelettes, freshly prepared crepes, waffles, and gelato ice cream and a lunch menu with avocado, chicken, salmon, or steak crepes and sandwiches.

For an idyllic afternoon, settle into a spot on the Luna Crepes and Cafe patio, order some delicious, filling food, and spend a few hours catching up with a friend, or reading and studying in this dreamy Kanata gem. The cafe is currently open for dine-in, as well as curbside pickup and delivery. To contact the restaurant, you can find them on Instagram (@lunacrepescafe), on Facebook (@Lunacrepesandcafe), and on Twitter (@kanatacrepecafe), or located at 329 March Rd #110, Kanata.