Giulia (The Market)
Widely considered the best pizza in Ottawa, Giulia's ByWard Market location on York Street serves coastal Italian pizza and pasta with a stellar beverage program. The Chef's Counter offers a multi-course experience right in the kitchen.
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About Giulia
Giulia is the ByWard Market location of one of Ottawa's most talked-about pizza restaurants. Situated at 61 York Street, this is the "Market" outpost — the original is on Elgin Street. Both locations are part of the same restaurant family behind Riviera, Datsun, and El Camino.
The restaurant has earned a reputation for what many consider the best pizza in Ottawa — coastal Italian style with high-quality ingredients and a creative beverage program. The space seats around 50 and can accommodate up to 90 for standing events.
What to Order
- Pizza — The main event. Coastal Italian style, wood-fired, consistently top-rated across Ottawa.
- Pasta — Handmade, seasonal, and widely praised alongside the pizza.
- Chef's Counter — An exclusive multi-course experience available Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. Watch the kitchen in action.
- Small Plates — Rotating seasonal starters to share.
Visitor Information
- Hours: Monday–Friday 5:00 PM – late, Saturday–Sunday 3:30 PM – late
- Reservations: Recommended via Resy
- Price Range: $$$
Getting There
- Address: 61 York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C7
- Neighbourhood: ByWard Market, on York between Sussex and Dalhousie
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