Mantovani 1946 - Ottawa

Wow wow wow is all I can say. Walking in to this place feels like stepping into a 'quaint ' (not that there 's anything small about it) gelato shop in Italy. Beautiful decor aside the gelato served is the star of the show. Flavored are decadent, fresh and feels as though color has been brought to the normal bland and white gelato I 've tasted previously. I 'm absolutely impressed and happy that this business is bring gelato to the next level in Ottawa!

Had a vegan hazelnut and tiramisú gelato which was a nearly spiritual work of art and a coffee strong and nuanced enough to rival some good whiskeys. Lovely staff, a dining room opened to the summer breeze, and genderless bathrooms to top it off. Stands out even among the sheer magic of ByWard market.

I love this place. Amazing quality of food and drink. I went to Naples this summer, and the ice cream at this Ottawa location tastes exactly like the gelato in Italy itself. Their coffee is incredible too. This is one of my favourite spots in the city.

A must visit in Byward Market. They have gluten, lactose free gelato desset. One of my favorites is the vegan strawberry coconut cream in a little glass container, not sweet at all, very subtle taste.

We had a wonderful baby shower at Mantovani 1946. The food was totally perfect- quiche, charcuterie board, and the cookies were so tasty. The star was the fabulous gelato mousse cake decorated beautifully. Such attention to detail and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend !!!