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Farinella Rochester

Restaurant Meal takeaway Italian restaurant Pizzatakeaway Ice cream shop Roman restaurant

One of the Top rated Pizzatakeaways in (Old) Ottawa


Address

492 Rochester St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4L8, Canada

Website

www.farinellaeats.com

Contact

+1 613-422-6462

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (776 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (35) good (20) gelato (19) delicious (12) nice (8) time (8) flavours (8) Ottawa (7) Gelato (7) recommend (6)
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  • 5/5 Moe N. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing pizza, everything we have tried there has been so good. Their honey hot sauce is also good on any pizza. Highly recommend this place.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela A. 3 years ago on Google
    So different from your average pizza place . This place has 1Meter long pizzas. I love that the crust is thin very fresh and tasty. Perfect for reunions and something cool to try in the Ottawa area with friends or family . Also their homemade chili oil and hot honey are delicious.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily P. 2 years ago on Google
    Sooo good! And a fun experience to have a meter long pizza. We had the Tony B and the Tarin-Tino. Both delicious! The whipped ricotta is so soft and creamy. The Tony B had a really nice sausage with a slight garlic flavour. The suppli are crazy delicious. You have to try them! Great place! Hot honey is highly recommended too. And we had tons left even after eating a meter of pizza. Will last a long time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victoria R. 2 years ago on Google
    Farinella - wow! Delicious pizza. The risotto balls were also amazing. You really can’t go wrong here. It must be one of the best Italian restaurants in Ottawa. I was really impressed. We had the takeout and it kept really well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Minh Hieu T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fast and friendly service! Had their pepperoni half meter pizza with arugula added on top (generous amount) = ~$30! Delicious and reheats very well the next day! Will have to try their other pizza flavours
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SD 5 months ago on Google
    One of the best pizza places in Ottawa! Quality and sizing definitely stand out! Staff is very nice! Styling inside is very specific as it blends production/industrial like looks with conventional designs adding plenty of charm!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mona B. 2 years ago on Google
    Pizza is good and the 1 meter pizza is cool for gatherings and sufficient for 3-4 people. Accurate with their timing for pick ups. Gelato has pretty rich flavour in this place. A good choice for an unordinary pizza for good times.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to have pizza. We have ordered Sotto Casa and Gigi and both were delicious!!! We later came back for gelato - it was amazingly good!! Scoops are big and so many flavours that change every day. I definitely recommend this place, I’ll be back soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maggie H. 1 year ago on Google
    Favourite pizza place in Ottawa! Truly the best pizza and HUGE serving size. A half metre is easily good for 2 people and make sure you grab their suppli or deep fried lasagna when they have it, it’s to die for. This is our staple fancy pizza night spot and always buy it when we have friends visit from out of town. My recommendation is to always buy one with the whipped mozzarella on top, unmatched.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rebecca 2 years ago on Google
    Gelato is delicious! Ordered the cookies n creme and Pistachio. Tried the raspberry as well. Pistachio was my favourite and is the best I’ve tried in the city. The other flavours were alright. Will definitely be back to try their pizzas!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brianne P. 3 years ago on Google
    In contention for the best pizza in Ottawa. I love their metre long boxes and the best part is you can get two kinds of pizza in one box. Their whipped ricotta is absolutely insane. We also love the extras they offer like gelato, pastries, and the “hot chocolate” we got during the holidays! Farinella is always a treat and you should definitely also follow them on Instagram.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nasim B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely little hidden gem! The staff is very friendly and pleasant. The pizza is delicious; gelato tastes like in Italy, which is exceptional!! Well priced. Clean, homey, eclectic decor. Casual seating in and outdoor. Can't wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 My F. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a Pizza Margaritha (half a meter) for 20 $ + tax. Pizza crust was very thin and the pizza tasted okay/good but it was not extraordinary, only the form of the pizza was special. Gelato pistaccio (2 scoops for 6 $) was okay too, really nothing special compared to gelato from Italy. I cannot agree with all the good reviews. Eating at the restaurant was only possible outside; sitting options were also possible on plastic chairs outside (in front of the parking area). Limited parking in front of the restaurant is possible for about 4 cars. Parking in public is possible too (you have to pay) but you have to be aware to stand at a place where parking is allowed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Egemen 1 year ago on Google
    We love their pizzas but not as much as their pistachio gelato. The best I've ever had (even better than the ones I had in Italy). Absolutely recommend 💯
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mai H. 9 months ago on Google
    Only had gelato, the fig ice cream was really good, but the dark chocolate seems not as what I expected, seems more powder taste than gelato. Nice outside tables, small space. Haven't try pizza which looks delicious!

  • 3/5 Jasmine J. 8 months ago on Google
    The place itself is very pretty. There's no indoor dining it's mostly all outdoor and the pizza seems a little more pricier than most pizza joints. The Gelato is good I got Tiramisu and Key Lime Pie which was a little too limey.

  • 5/5 Elena G. 7 months ago on Google
    First time having Farinella pizza and was a little apprehensive about the vegan pizza, but was SO DELICIOUS. Would absolutely recommend, and is an 11/10. Super light and greasy at the same time and tastes like an elevated bruschetta. So good!

  • 5/5 Roshni R. 9 months ago on Google
    Yummy authentic Pizza and Gelato, must try in Ottawa. Tried Suppli for the first time and it was very good. Pizza look and feel attractively different due to the rectangular box and slices !

  • 5/5 Adriano R. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely food (pizza, sandwiches), awesome gelato. People was nice and helpfull, but I found it a little confused when I arrived. One line for gelatto, one line for food. Some food you pay by unit, some by weight. A few tables to dine into. Little pricy, but worth it. Piece of Italy in Ottawa.

  • 5/5 Cory P. 5 months ago on Google
    I came late and missed the cut-off time for Slices. Ordered 2 half pizzas, Pepperoni and Titto, both were amazing. 8/10. Super crisp, light with very good quality ingredients. I asked for chilli oil on-top, and they said they couldn't. If I wanted chilli oil, I would have had to buy the whole bottle they sell. Didn't like that.. The gelato is very similar to the quality you get in Italy. Pistachio was super rich and tasted authentic. Also had chunks of the pistachio inside. 10/10

  • 5/5 v j. 7 months ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing food. Lovely place with a great outdoor seating area. Everyone was so kind and I was able to sample the Gelato flavour I asked about which is a first! A bit pricey for quantity however you can tell the quality is the reason. Great for a cute lunch date!

  • 5/5 Cathy R. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing Authentic Italian Pizza! Wasn't able to drive without eating a piece🍕 Worth the drive! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Nammi N. 10 months ago on Google
    Really delicious high quality pizza for reasonable prices! They have by the slice options and calzones in the afternoon which make a perfect lunch on the go. Or you can sit outside on their patio which is nice too. The interior is really cool where you’re able to see the kitchen and ingredients. I’ve had their gelato before too and it’s very flavourful yummy!

  • 4/5 Caroline L. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here for the gelato. Staff was super nice and helpful! Good variety of flavours and they had a nice little patio. Need to come back to try the pizza, looked amazing!

  • 5/5 Faith 1 year ago on Google
    Gelato was delicious. They had a variety of flavours to choose from, as well as take home packs in a freezer with additional flavours. The dark chocolate flavour was very rich but good, I personally recommend it. The caramel lotus was also good too. I didn't have pizza this time, but it did smell and look delicious so I will be back another time for that. Prices were pretty comparable as well.

  • 5/5 Sumaira I. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is my kryptonite. Not only is it ten minutes away but it’s the best pizza and gelato place I’ve ever been to in town. I don’t even like pizza that much but nothing beats that melt in your mouth cheese and the perfectly seasoned tomato sauce. Not to mention the best, most authentic pistachio gelato. It doesn’t taste artificial and is so so flavourful. If you haven’t had the pizza or gelato here yet, you’re missing out. And the service is absolutely friendly. I would honestly work here for fun because the staff are so friendly and fun.

  • 5/5 Alexander S. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic Frank Pinello pizza, speedy prep time (<15min), and quality gelato. Seated outside in an industrial area, its a fun experience to enjoy high quality pizza.

  • 4/5 Maeve H. 2 years ago on Google
    Generously portioned and delicious pizzas! The gelato was pretty good too.

  • 4/5 T. 2 years ago on Google
    Dropped by for a quick bite of ice cream during the heat wave. We got the lemon granita and pistachio/mint stracciatella gelato. The granita was amazing, wonderfully sour and just enough sugar to balance it out without being overly sweet. The gelato was nice and smooth. The pistachio isn't as good as Stella Luna's, to me it seems like it's cut with some other nut but in any event the pistachio flavour tastes less distinct the more you eat it. Pay at the left cashier side and then go up to the window to order your flavours.

  • 5/5 Alexandra 2 years ago on Google
    Wow 🤩 the gelato flavours they offer are amazing! Plus the quality-price relation is good and affordable. The pizza 🍕 just thinking about it makes me hungry. I got the full version and it’s actually 1m !!! Presentation of the box + the little note to reheat it super nice touch. Flavour was margarita, they cut it in easy grab pieces and the taste was perfect. Even cold after a few days was delicious There are a couple of parking spots and the streets is wide enough if you want to park on the side.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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