Northern Wish Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I need one or two from each of the following:ThaiItalianChinese Delivery or Take OutI haven't been impressed with anything we have checked out on Preston St so I was hoping for some experienced eaters out there to help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 It's a bit far from downtown (it's right beside the Lincoln Fields Mall), but I like Biagio's for Italian. I think it's a bit more of a modern style than some of the places on Preston (which isn't a slight against them, just an observation), but it has good food, a nice upscale decor, and even a patio (that doesn't have that great a view, but at least it's there).Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I think this has come up a bunch of times in the food forum, so you can do an advanced search in this forum for "ottawa" in the subject line. Here's one:http://www.jambands.ca/sanctuary/showtopic.php?tid/233611/post/362184/hl/ottawa/I also suggest browsing this site for ideas:http://www.ottawafoodies.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Chinese - Ben Ben on Somerset near Arthur (no delivery that i know of, but take-out is a yes)Thai - um... i used to like Siam Kitchen in Old Ottawa South but have since stopped going there since I discovered more places once I got mobile. Also there is another crappy place in the market on Dalhousie called Royal Thai. Green Papaya was good, but I haven't been to their new location yet. If it's the same as the old place I have no complaints there. Waiting for a night to try Khao Thai on Murray near DalhousieItalian - not sure if it classifies as 'italian', but my favourite pasta place by far is the Eclectic Noodle, in Sandy Hill. Great great restaurant. Somerset E and Russell Ave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) Green Papaya on Preston is v. mediocre, haven't heard a positive review yetI love Da Sergio on Preston for italian- best calamari i've ever had, although it wasn't as perfect last time i had it, early this summerAllegro on Preston is good too, as are most on preston except pub italia, ciccio's (v. hit and miss) and maybe one or two othersshanghai is good for chinese, Yang Tze is good for dim sum, i'll second the Ben Ben call as well.booche loves Hong Kong for delivered chinois Edited July 17, 2007 by Guest forgot a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Italian - not sure if it classifies as 'italian', but my favourite pasta place by far is the Eclectic Noodle, in Sandy Hill. Great great restaurant. Somerset E and Russell Ave. It's nice but I think overpriced for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 i'd be all ears if someone were to recommend something with similar food and ambiance for a lesser price. i'm sometimes willing to try something new. i don't eat at restaurants much anymore, but i've liked that place every time i've been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Thai, try Hot Peppers on Somerset (near lyon). I ate there once and would like to go back. Mike and Sharon's Thai is good too Chinese, I would vote against Ben Ben after having one of the worst chinese plates in Ottawa. I would suggest Mekong and agree on the Shanghai. I'm sure they both deliver. Has anyone had the City Beef at City Wok? For Pho, try out the Noodle House across the street from Mekong. That's REALLY GOOD! Allegro or Giovanni's were 2 of the best italian places that I've been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 here is a sentence or two from my better half about PhoThe vegetarian place in Chinatown that I really liked has apparently gone under. I tried to get some food there last night but there was a new place opening soon.I like Green Tea on Elgin but I cannot speak for their meats. Pho Bo La and its spin-offs are also very popular with the people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 i'd be all ears if someone were to recommend something with similar food and ambiance for a lesser price. i'm sometimes willing to try something new. i don't eat at restaurants much anymore, but i've liked that place every time i've been. Sorry I don't have any alternatives. Are you suggesting that if I don't have anything nice to say, etc? I generally only complain about something I care about. I think they can do better. And wish they would because the restaurant is local to me. Maybe it's time to try them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 no wasn't complaining at all, i was just wondering if you were comparing it to another place specifically but weren't saying the name. i haven't been there in about 6 months, i think it's time i went again. generally only go there for special occasions, because like you said it's a bit pricey. but for the frequency at which i go i'm ok with paying a bit more. maybe i shouldn't be. hmmmm.anyways, good food eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 since you have a car, i dunno the name but the chinese place on the SE corner of bank st. and foxbar (near walkley) is really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 i second hot peppers! we got pad thai take out recently and it lasted for about 5 meals. i like the red curry lots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 booche loves Hong Kong for delivered chinois We had it a second time and it wasnt nearly as good. since you have a car, i dunno the name but the chinese place on the SE corner of bank st. and foxbar (near walkley) is really good. I'll give that a shot. Also, try Pho Bamboo which is about a block north on the other side of the street. Its right beside Lick's. We've gotten it alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 i second hot peppers! we got pad thai take out recently and it lasted for about 5 meals. i like the red curry lots!is their pad thai really spicy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_rawk Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 is their pad thai really spicy?Not at all and not enough. (enough spicy, that is. quantity verged on overboard as meggo said ..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 excellent. i will have to try that very soon. for what it's worth, i think my favourite thing on any menu in ottawa (that I've ordered from) is the lamb curry wrap from the manx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 no wasn't complaining at all, i was just wondering if you were comparing it to another place specifically but weren't saying the name. I suppose I was comparing it (in my head) to a great pasta joint on Yonge St. that I ate at last time in TO. Totally casual eat-in or take-out place, pasta cooked to order, delicious and at a super reasonable price. I would love to have a place like that in my neighbourhood and you're mention of The Noodle reminded me of that. Most of my frustration with the Ottawa restaurant scene is in comparison to the funky little eateries that litter Toronto and Montreal. Guess I should have mentioned that up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Capones is a pretty good Italian joint if you are looking for stuff that mama makes...Christ, I lived off of thier meatball melts for a few years....they also make a mean toasted ravioli2361 Carling near Lincoln Fields.and if you are looking for "fake" chinese as I like to call it...Won Ton House is delicious.DO NOT EAT AT THE GOLDEN RIVER IN CHINATOWN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Something I meant to ask in my previous post... how's Fettucine's (on Elgin) for take-out pasta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagochips Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Since I was last at the Northern 2, on Sommerset near Booth, the name has changed, but it still has the Northern in it. Sorry, I can't remember the new title. Either way, the food there is the real deal, or so my Chinese friend tells me, and the have the best dumplings I've tasted. The only English on the specials board is the mysterious "Meat Dragon."Try them out, they are cheap. Howler should be able to testify to this as well.Also, more honkified, So Good Restaurant is in the same area and great, especially for vegetarians. Shanghai can be fun especially on Karaoke night, which is Thursdays. It's family-run by a very cool family.Fettucine's take-out is pretty good, for what it is.Mama Grazzi's in the market is all right, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 So Good Restaurant is in the same area and great, especially for vegetarians. my girlfriend looooooooves the Wu Se Vegetables from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Fettucine's is ok, I find their stuffed pastas pretty bland but it's not something you can make every day at home so I'll get it once in a while.Has anyone been to Manila Hut (Somerset and Bayswater?) I'm going on Friday having never had Filipino food before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Wonton House on Wellington is great for American style chinese food, also Cathay which is located on Albert at Bank. Real deal Asian- I most enjoy Vietnamese- Pho Bo Ga, Golden Turtle, but also So Good (yes on the Wu Se- veg. or chicken), Shanghai and Northern Han (x-Northern 2).. mmm Manx is good for any meal. yumm. and best and freshest tasting draught selection in town. Italian- I think Capone's is good too, but I prefer IlPiccolino, Pub Italia on Preston.. Giovanni's is apparently great too.eat well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagochips Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 The Manx is a great bar but, hello, the best draught selection in town? And then you mention the Pub Italia in the same post, which has at least 3 times as many selections on tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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