“ Wxcellent service even at the end of the night, would definitely recommend, pasta were really good, and the bread bar is always as great! ”

“ A wonderfully quiet, late Sunday lunch for three! The staff’s amazing at connecting with their recurring clients, and are able to give good menu suggestions. Their iconic bread & spread to grill “open bar” always makes the trip here an added bonus! The food was absolutely delicious; would definitely eat the seafood linguini, fried lasagna, and cod Caesar salad again. Thank you! ”

“ What a delicious meal we all had! The 4 of us had pizza alla carne, gluten free pizza and ravioli Rosa. Not one morsel of food was left. That’s how delicious everything was. The mini-desserts were good too. The bread bar was a cool concept. There was ample parking. Our server was very sweet. ”

“ This restaurant made me fall in love with Italian cuisine. They have a true authentic Italian food. Best vegetarian options. And the customer service is amazing. Great people, great food. Whenever we have a trip to Gatineau, we make sure that we come here. ”

“ You can't beat the all you can eat toast. Food off the menu is absolutely some of the best Italian food in the ottawa area. Friendly French staff very well spoken English. Only two English menus so that maybe something to consider if in a large group of non French speakers. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area ”

“ Went to eat here for breakfast today and was pleasantly surprised. They were able to accommodate my gluten and dairy allergy - they removed the spices from the potatoes to make them gluten free and offered me gluten free bread. I ended up getting the Gourmando but added an extra egg. The food came out extremely fast for a Sunday morning and everything was pretty tasty. Just to note the bacon wasn’t anything special, felt similar to other fast food chains and I’d get the apple sauce vs the fruit salad next time :) ”

“ Pacini, an Italian restaurant on the Gatineau side near the Lac-Leamy casino, will surpass your expectations. This wonderful quaint restaurant caters to families and fine dining enthusiasts and brings to life the Italian culture where you would least expect it. Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted by a host(ess) with enthusiasm and kindness. If you have kids you might even be surprised by the interaction they will have with them making them part of the experience. Once seated servers will bring you water at a moment's notice. They have a great wine selection to allow for perfect pairing with your meal. The unfortunate side is not all of the staff is as knowledgeable as they should be. That said, they make it up in professionalism and energy. While waiting to have the server take your order or for your appetizer/main course to arrive, you may enjoy a rare perk that many restaurants now lack. They provide an all-you-can-eat "bread bar" with a variety of different butters such as garlic, tomato basil, pesto, and regular. This time around the appetizers chosen were the "Fried Olives" and the "Arancini". These deep-fired dishes were cooked to perfection. The fried olives and arancini were nice and crispy with a golden colour. To the taste, the breading was not overpowering and did not taste like frying oil. They instead complimented the taste and stayed true to its natural flavours by blending in and enhancing it. Next, the main dishes served were the "Alle carni Pizza" and the "Grain-Fed Veal with Truffles and Mushroom." The pizza was made on flatbread that seemed to be cooked in a wood-stone oven. The ingredients tasted fresh and were not overpowering. Every bite allowed you to taste each ingredient and the combination blended. The only downside I found to this dish was how salty it was due to the bacon and cheese. That said your taste puds love a slightly more salty taste this pizza is for you. The grain-fed veal was more for me, the taste of BBQ veal in a gentle truffle sauce that is light with just the right amount of truffle, wine, and mushrooms was a perfect match for the meat. The pasta was well cooked but the alfredo sauce was missing a bit of parmesan aside from that the consistency was remarkable and the taste was great. Lastly, the apple crumble and caramel sauce. Not much can be said about this dish, aside from AMAZING! Like the rest of the food it was prepared with great attention and the taste did not disappoint. Of course, I have my own opinion of this dish and that is it lacked the crumble part. Yet again I might just be a huge fan of that specific part of the desert. Regardless of this the dessert tasted great and was the perfect choice to finish the meal. Service-wise, a big shout-out to the server who was serving us that night. Marie-Andree (I hope I didn't misspell your name) did a great job at serving us. She was professional, courteous, kind, and fun. She knew when she was needed and didn't overextend her presence. She was a ghost when she needed to be and made herself known only when the time was appropriate. Thank you for the amazing service given that night, it made this review possible and erased any doubts we might have had due to previous experiences. Good service has been hard to find since covid but the Pacini holds to offering great service and amazing food. Great job and keep up the good work. I highly recommend this restaurant. Me and my wife will be going back, and this review will be updated to reflect my thoughts on this great Italian restaurant. ”

“ The service was fast and the food was really good. The raviolis with rose sauce was really tasty and the gratinated garlic snails were too. The apple crumble was very sweet, but delicious. There wasn't much people since it's tuesday night, so the atmosphere was calm and the music wasn't too loud. Loved the place. ”