Benvenuti & Buon appetito!
From the hills of Parma, in northen Italy, to the dining tables of Mamma Teresa’s in Ottawa, The Boselli Family brought the best of traditional Italian cuisine.
Ten years after the family arrived in 1960, Giuliano and his mother, Mamma Teresa, opened the doors to a world of tempting tastes. Together, they prepared the dishes of Italy, always remaining true to the original recipes, and creating a new tradition of dining pleasure for the National Capital area.
The people of Parma, in the Emilia Romagna region, are noted for their zest for life. They enjoy good food and fine wine in a friendly and warm ambiance. Mamma Teresa brings to life their legendary hospitality.
When Giuliano and his mother established Mamma Teresa’s, they had a tradition of great cooking to build upon. Together, they succeeded, their efforts have been rewarded, their dreams have come true.
Today, Mamma Teresa is world reknown for its fine food and very special atmosphere. Politiciansmore...See more text
Sometimes great things come from humble beginnings, and this is certainly true of Mamma Teresa Ristorante. In 1960, the Boselli family left the hills of Parma in Northern Italy and settled in Canada's capital. The family brought with them their lust for life, great wine, traditional homemade Italian cuisine and the warm hospitality of a traditional family dinner.
In 1970, Giuliano Boselli and his mother, Mamma Teresa, decided to share these passion with their new hometown, so they opened their arms and kitchen doors to the public with a small family business named in honour of the family matriarch: Mamma Teresa Ristorante.
Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa close to Parliament Hill, Mamma Teresa Ristorante has been the spot for politicians to dine and debate since the 1980s. "There's a lot of history in these walls," says co-owner Frank Schimizzi. "We are known as the unofficial 'Liberal headquarters' and the Trudeau's are regular diners. The constitution was signed here!" he exclaims, pointing to a wall covered in historic photos and autographed head shots.
La Bomba Mango Raspberry Sorbetto / Sorbet à la mangue et aux framboises
$9.00
Lemon Sorbetto / Sorbet au citron
$8.00
Spumone
$5.00
Tartufo
$7.00
Creme Caramel / Crème Caramel
$8.00
Tiramisu della Casa / Tiramisu de la maison
$9.00
Zia's Chocolate Espresso Cake / Gâteau chocolat et espresso
$9.00
Vanilla Ice Cream / Crème glacée a la vanille
$4.00
Chocolat Mousse /Mousse au chocolat
$8.00
Coffee/Café
Coffees served with whipped cream / Cafée servis avec creme fouttée
Italian Coffee / Café italien
Amaretto, Kahlua
$11.00
French Coffee / Café francais
Cointreau, Khalua
$11.00
Café Grande
Tia Maria, Dark Creme de cacao, Grand Marnier
$11.00
Spanish Coffee / Café Espagnol
Tia Maria, Brandy
$11.00
Irish Coffee / Café irlandais
Jameson Irish Whisky
$11.00
Irish Kiss
Bailey's Irish Cream, Khalua
$11.00
Monte Cristo
Tia Maria, Grand NMarnier
$11.00
Blueberry Tea / Thé aux bleuets
Amaretto, Cointreau
$11.00
Espresso
$4.00
Cappuccino
$5.00
Coffee / Café
$3.00
Tea / Thé
$3.00
Appetizers / Entrées / Antipasti MENU - Canadian Broiler Hatching Egg Marketing Agency
Antipasto Casalinga
Hot and Cold (for two) / Chaud et froid (pour deux)
$38.95
Antipasto della Casa
Antipasto maison
$17.95
Imported Prosciutto di Parma with grilled Pears or Figs
Jambon de Parme importé servi avec poires grillées ou figues
$18.95
Prosciutto with / avec melon or / ou pâté
$16.95
Smoked Salmon
Saumon fumé
$17.95
Carpaccio alla Modenese
$18.95
Mussels Venitian Style
Moules à la vénitienne
$16.95
Calamari
Squid / Calmars
$17.95
Chopped Chicken Liver
Foie de poulet
$12.95
Terrine of Veal
Terrine de veau
$13.95
Shrimp Cocktail
Cocktail de crevettes
$16.95
Smelts
Éperlans
$16.95
Snails Bourguignon
Escargots Bourguignons
$15.95
Garlic Bread
Pain à l'ail
$9.95
Bruschetta alla Parmigiana
$10.95
Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella
Tomates et Mozzarella frais
$15.95
Fried Zucchini
Courgettes frites
$15.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
Aubergines parmesan
$14.95
Salads / Salades / Insalate
Chef Salad / salade du chef
$7.95
Gorgonzola Salad / Salade Gorgonzola
$13.95
Caesar Salad / Salade César
$10.95
Radicchio and Romaine Salad / Salade de laitue chicorée et romaine
$11.95
Tomatoes with freshMozzarella
Tomates et Mozzarella frais
$15.95
Italian Salad / Salade italienne
$8.95
Soups / Soupes / Zuppe
Tortellini with Chicken Broth / Tortellini et bouillon de poulet
$9.95
Minestrone
$10.95
Straciatella with Beaten Egg / Straciatella avec œuf battu
$9.95
Pasta Appetizers / Entrées de pâtes / Entrate di Pasta
Linguine Clam Sauce
Linguine sauce aux palourdes
$16.95
Baked Cannelloni
Canelloni au four
$16.95
Angel Hair Pomodoro
Cheveux dange et sauce tomate
$15.95
Penne Marcella
$15.95
Spaghetti Bolognese
$15.95
Fettuccine Alfredo
$15.95
Linguine Giuliano
$16.95
Pasta / Pâtes / Pasta
Cannelloni al Forno
Cannelloni au four
$25.95
Cannelloni and Spaghetti Carbonara
Cannelloni & spaghetti Carbonara
$25.95
Gnocchi Gorgonzola or Tomato Sauce
Gnocchi avec fromage gorgonzola ou sauce tomate
$27.95
Lasagna- Green or White
Lasagne- pâtes vertes ou blanches
$24.95
Linguine alla Tina with Smoked Salmon and Shrimp
Linguine alla Tina saumon fumé et crevettes
$29.95
Linguine Clam Sauce
Linguine sauce aux palourdes
$26.95
Linguine Giuliano
$27.95
Pappardelle with Chicken, Tomatoes and Cream Sauce
Pappadelle avec sauce à la crème, poulet et tomates fraîches
$29.95
Penne with Spicy Italian Sausage
Penne avec saucisse italienne épicée
$27.95
Ravioli Mamma Teresa
$27.95
Risotto Parmarosa
$26.95
Chef Special Seafood Pasta
Pâtes spéciales du chef aux fruits de mer
$35.95
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Spaghetti avec boulettes de viande
$26.95
Spaghetti Bolognese or Carbonara
Spaghetti bolognaise ou carbonara
$24.95
Spaghetti Mamma Teresa
$25.95
Spaghetti Aglio Olio Piccante with Porcini Mushrooms
Spaghetti à lail et huile épicée avec champignons bolets
$28.95
Tortellini alla Panna
Tortellini avec sauce à la crème
$26.95
Eggplant with Penne Marcella
Aubergines avec penne à la Marcella
$26.95
Lobster Ravioli
Ravioli homard
$27.95
Fettuccine Alfredo
$24.95
Lasagna Vegetarian
$24.95
Penne Primavera or Arrabbiata
$25.95
Linguine al Pesto
$25.95
Linguine Marcella
$25.95
Linguine with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Linguine avec tomates séchées
$25.95
Manicotti Gloria
$25.95
Chicken / Poulet / Pollame
Chicken Cacciatore with Tomato, Mushrooms and White Wine
Poulet chasseur avec sauce au vin, tomates et champignons
$28.95
Chicken Mamma with Lemon Sauce
Poulet à la Mamma avec sauce au citron
$26.95
Chicken Toscana with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Capers, Olives and Cream
Poulet à la Toscane avec tomates séchées, câpres, olives et crème
$30.95
Chicken Parmigiana
Poulet Parmesan
$28.95
Chicken Fiorentina with White Wine Sauce
Poulet à la florentin avec sauce au vin
$30.95
Breaded Chicken Cutlet
Côtelette de poulet pannée
$27.95
Chicken Scaloppine Giuliano
Escalope de poulet Giuliano
$28.95
Fish / Poisson / Pesce
Ask your waiter about our daily fresh fish / Renseignez-vous auprès du serveur pour connaître le poisson frais du jour
Seafood Platter for Two
Plateau de fruits de mer pour deux
$150.00
Fresh Lobster (Market price)
Homard frais (prix du marché)
Fresh Poached or Broiled Salmon
Saumon frais poché ou grillé
$36.95
Halibut Steak with Lemon Sauce
Bifteck de flétan avec sauce citronnée
$39.95
Filet of Sole Mamma Teresa
Filet de sole à la Mamma Teresa
$27.95
Filet of Trout with Balsamic Sauce
Filet de truite avec sauce balsamique
$32.95
Veal / Veau / Vitelli
Breaded Veal Cutlet
Côtelette de veau pannée
$27.95
Combination Plate: Veal Parmigiana, Cannelloni and Tortellini Giuliano
Assiette variée: Veau parmesan, cannelloni et tortellini Giuliano
$31.95
Roast of Veal
Rôti de veau
$25.95
Veal Bocconcini stuffed with Fine Meat and Cheese
Veau bocconcini farci de fromage et de viande italienne de choix
$36.95
Veal Boscaiola with Mushrooms and Artichoke Sauce
Veal Boscaiola avec sauce aux champignons et artichauts
$29.95
Veal Cesare, Ham and Cheese in a White Wine Demiglace Sauce
Veau César avec jambon, fromage et sauce demi- glace au vin blanc
$29.95
Veal Cordon Bleu
Veau Cordon Bleu
$36.95
Veal Gorgonzola
Veau gorgonzola
$31.95
Veal Italiano with Portobello Mushrooms and Port Cream Sauce
Veau italien avec champignons Portobello et sauce crème porto
$34.95
Veal Giuliano with White Wine Cream Sauce
Veau Giuliano sauce au vin et à la crème
$29.95
Veal Mamma with Light Lemon Sauce
Veau à la Mamma avec sauce légère au citron
$26.95
Veal Marsala with Linguine Clams
Veau marsala avec linguine aux palourdes
$36.95
Veal Parmigiana with Spaghetti
Veau parmesan avec spaghetti
$28.95
Veal Piccata with Wine Sauce
Veau piccata avec sauce au vin
$27.95
Veal Saltimbocca with Italian Ham and Sage Sauce
Veau Saltimbocca avec jambon italien et sauce à la sauge
$29.95
From the Broiler / Grillades / Della Griglia
Veal Chop
Côtelette de veau
$51.95
Filet Mignon and Shrimp
Filet mignon et crevette
$59.95
Rack of Lamb
Carré dagneau
$49.95
Sirloin Steak 12oz
Bifteck de surlonge 12oz
$36.95
Skinless Breast of Chicken
Poitrine de poulet sans peau
$26.95
Veal Loin
Longe de veau
$49.95
Veal Steak Paillarda
Veau paillarde
$32.95
Desserts / Dolci
Tiramisu della Casa / Tiramisu de la maison
$9.00
Zia's Chocolate Espresso Cake / Gâteau chocolat et espresso de Zia
$9.00
Mammas Cake / Gâteau Mamma
$8.00
La Bomba Mango and Raspberry Sorbetto / La Bomba sorbet à la mangue et aux framboises
$9.00
Lemon Sorbetto / Sorbet au citron
$8.00
Tartufo
$7.00
Spumone
$5.00
Creme Caramel / Crème Caramel
$8.00
Vanilla Ice Cream / Glace à la vanille
$4.00
Chocolate Mousse / Mousse au chocolat
$8.00
Cheese and Fruit Platter for Two (or more)
Plateau de fromages et fruits assortis pour deux (ou plus)
Coffee/Café
Coffees served with whipped cream / Cafée servis avec creme fouttée
Italian Coffee / Café italien
Amaretto, Kahlua
$11.00
French Coffee / Café francais
Cointreau, Khalua
$11.00
Café Grande
Tia Maria, Dark Creme de cacao, Grand Marnier
$11.00
Spanish Coffee / Café Espagnol
Tia Maria, Brandy
$11.00
Irish Coffee / Café irlandais
Jameson Irish Whisky
$11.00
Irish Kiss
Bailey's Irish Cream, Khalua
$11.00
Monte Cristo
Tia Maria, Grand NMarnier
$11.00
Blueberry Tea / Thé aux bleuets
Amaretto, Cointreau
$11.00
Espresso
$4.00
Cappuccino
$5.00
Coffee / Café
$3.00
Tea / Thé
$3.00
Choice #1 Mammas Dinner for two / Dîner Mamma pour deux
Terrine of Veal: Veal Mamma, Chicken Parmigiana, Linguine with Clam Sauce, Zucchini; Cake and Spumone, coffee or tea / Terrine de veau; Veau à la Mamma, Poulet Parmesan, linguine avec sauce aux palourdes, courgettes frites; Gâteau et spumone, café ou thé
$87.95
Choice #2 Giulianos Dinner for Two / Dîner Giuliano pour deux
Antipasto; Linguine with Clam Sauce, Roast Veal, Zucchini, Spinach and Potatoes; Cake and Spumone, coffee or tea / Antipasto; Linguine avec sauce aux palourdes, Rôti de veau, courgettes et pommes de terre; Gâteau et spumone, café ou thé
$87.95
Choice #3
Antipasto; Minestrone; Chicken Parmigiana with Spaghetti; Cake and Spumone, coffee or tea / Antipasto; Minestrone; Poulet parmesan avec spaghetti; Gâteau et spumone, café ou thé
$47.95
Choice #4
Cannelloni; Small Salad; Chicken Scaloppine Giuliano with Zucchini, Spinach and Potatoes; Cake and Spumone, coffee or tea / Cannelloni; Petite salade; Escalope de poulet Giuliano avec courgettes, épinards et pommes de terre; Gâteau et spumone, café ou thé
$47.95
Choice #5
Ravioli alla Panna; Small Salad; Filet of Sole Teresa with Zucchini, Spinach and Potatoes; Cake and Spumone, coffee or tea / Ravioli à la crème; Petite salade; Filet de sole à la Teresa avec courgettes, épinards; et pommes de terre; Gâteau et spumone, café ou thé
$47.95
Choice #6
Italian Salad; Chicken Marsala with Linguine and Clam Sauce; Chocolate Mousse, coffee or tea / Salade italienne; Poulet Marsala avec linguine sauce aux palourdes; Mousse au chocolat, café ou thé
$47.95
Mamma's Teresa's wine list features a wide range of products priced from $27-$79. Our exclusive vintages list from La Cantina Di Giuliano offers wines priced from $49 and up.
Mamma Teresa offre une liste de vins pour plaire à tous les goûts et pour tous les budgets (entre 27$ et 79$). Notre sélection millisime disponible au cellier de Giuliano vous offre une sélection de vins à partir de 49$.
Excellente restaurant italiem ! pas de pizza mais que de la bonne cuisine italienne. Le cadre est vraiment sympa ; c'est chic mais pas trop. Nos différentes pates etaient tout simplement délicieuses. Petite préférence pour la mamma teresa et la carbonara. Le tiramisu excellent, la mousse au chocolat, bof, trop de liqueur de café. Personnel bilingue et efficace.
This Italian restaurant used to be very good place, but it's in desparate need of renovations. The restrooms didn't seem clean. The food is bland and expensive, The spaghetti sauce tastes like it came from a bottle in the supermarket . Service was average. I used to go to this restaurant at least twice a month years ago. I have been back there this summer and was truly disappointed from looking for a parking place in the area. The menu was limited and expensive. The tables were too close to have a private conversation. Please renovate and find new chefs. There is a lot of competition for Italian food that have popped up over the past few years. I will not go back again.
Mamma Teresa's is something of a legend in Ottawa. I can only conclude that it's because a lot of politicians eat there (note the pictures on the wall). There is no way it's because of the food. This was by far the worst italian meal I have ever had. If you want good Italian go down to Preston St. and find something there. As far as I'm concerned this place is a waste of money. My veal and my husbands was absolutely tasteless and the sauce on my daughter's spaghetti and meatballs tasted canned.
I love this restaurant. I just discovered it not long ago and it is now my favourite place to eat. It's a perfect place if you want to go out as couples, a group or large parties. I sugest making a reservation as they are usually busy, especially on weekends. The food overall if very good, and the menu offers a wide selection of food. The service is what makes the night even better. They are always on top of everything, checking on us and making sure everything is perfect. I definatly recomend restaurant which has a beautiful italian heritage inside its walls
The girls met up in Ottawa to celebrate with our soon to be bride Cristina. The weekend started on a great note from the get go. We all got dolled up for the opening night of our stay and left our hotel for our 8 pm reservation at Mamma Teresa's. From the moment we walked through the doors of this victorian style home, we experienced hospitality at it's finest. The maitre d Walter received us as if we were his long time friends and made us feel welcome. He showed us to our table which was set and ready for us, then introduced us to our waiter for the evening, Frank (or Francesco as he played it up with us ) What a Charmer! And he even knew his job, very well. He suggested a menu for us and helped us choose some fabulous wine to suit our menu as well as our taste buds. Everything was superb. The attention we were given was overwhelming. The service impeccable and the food terrific. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we never left till past midnight. We had a great experience and look forward to going back soon for a reunion weekend with the girls. Highly reccommended.
This restorant has a delightfoul atmosphear with...
This restorant has a delightfoul atmosphear with food to die for. It reminded me of being in italy
If you are in Ottawa you should deffently give this place a shot.
I feel this restaurant is a true gem of Ottawa. The evening was very enjoyable and the food was even better. I would recommend this place to any one that would love some great Italian food and a fun night out.
The food was good I found that they had a good northern Italian flavor great quality. Service is great, they speak Italian. Would go back next time I am in Ottawa
The steak looked as if it was boiled- grey and rubbery- the italian food was average- rather go to a cafe on Preston St, Another old Ottawa restaurant that can't make the grade with the better new comers. Overrated and overpriced.
The largest menu I have ever seen. How can they...
The largest menu I have ever seen. How can they do any one thing good? Well at our table of 6, there were 6 things not very good. Even the basic tomato sauce was bland.This is an old Ottawa intitution and has rested on it's laurels far too long. Soory to see something so revered go down.
Giuliano Boselli and his mother Teresa opened this restaurant in 1970 to showcase the tastes of Parma, Northern Italy, in the Canadian capital. The friendly, warm and welcoming Italian way of living comes to life through the homey atmosphere at Mamma Teresa’s. Enjoy al fresco dining on the relaxing outdoor patio during the summer months. Menu highlights include veal bocconcini stuffed with fine meat and cheese, as well as a hard-to-resist risotto Parma Rosa.
Established in 1970 by Guilano Bosseli, many a Canadian politician and celebrity have dined here, enjoying his mother’s Parma-inspired comfort food. Legend has it, the Canada Act of 1982 materialized over plates of pasta prepared by Teresa herself. Her recipes are still served today and include family-favourite staples such as cannelloni al forno, linguini in clam sauce, fettuccine alfredo, and spaghetti aglio olio picante with porcini mushrooms. Rather than ordering individual plates, ask for a pasta sampler and share a few different dishes. Be sure to check out the autographed photos of famous diners adorning the walls.
Mamma Teresa Ristorante brings an authentic dining experience to Centretown with their traditional Italian cuisine. Pasta lunches are complemented with the soup of the day or a salad picked by the chef. Spaghetti Mamma Teresa comes with meat, mushrooms and cream sauce, while their linguine alla Tina is served with smoked salmon and shrimp.
