Aperitivo

Great food and excellent service. My wife and I decided to try this place out and we were not disappointed. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, and the food and drinks were excellent. Definitely worth a try.

A hidden gem in Kanata. It was my first time heading to Aperitivo and it was such a treat. Me and my friend went during lunch and we had an amazing time. The restaurant had great decor and a cozy, yet elevated vibe. Together, we ordered 3 plates and each had a glass of wine for ourselves. We weren’t sure about pairings, but our server Erica, was super friendly and knowledgeable! She let us order first, then chose a pairing Rosewood - Blau, Nekora - Verdejo based off of our order and we loved her recommendation! The wines they have are focused on creating great pairings rather than highlighting a specific element. The pacing of the food was also great and we’d have fresh plates and food the instant we were done our previous one. The food was incredible. We had the Scallop Ceviche, Burrata and Tuna Tartare. Everything we ordered had a great play on textures; they were served with chips or crostini as well. The ceviche was vibrant and fresh - it reminded me of a Pico de Gallo with scallops and more texture. The tuna was both of our favourites. The tuna was rich and the flavour was well balanced with the tomatoes and pistachio. The Burrata combined with the basil and purée made for a dish with great, complex flavours. We had an awesome time and cannot recommended Aperitivo enough! We’ll definitely be returning in the future.

Such a cool little place, the staff are amazing and friendly, they spend time explaining the menu, they know all the ingredients very helpful if you have allergies, and they don't ask how you are enjoying your food just as you have filled your mouth with food, like so many other places do! The food is amazing as well, mostly small plates, perfect to share for 2 people. We had the Beef Tartar, the Mushroom plate and Oysters ... all so delicious! Nice little wine selection by the glass, and again very knowledgeable about the wine selection. They don't rush you through your meal, the timing of the different plates is perfect. Perfect date night place! Our first time there, not our last. Highly recommended ... but do make reservations before going, it is a small place.

My wife and I had a great experience in Aperitivo last night. The service, the food and the wine are all excellent. The lamb with bone was one of the best lamb I have eaten in my life, delicious!

The dishes here are very creative, unique and FULL of flavour. Also the menu regularly changes so there's always something new to discover. I've been many times and have never been disappointed! The restaurant has a relaxed and cozy vibe. The wait staff are always so friendly and attentive. The prices are totally reasonable for the quality of the dishes. I would HIGHLY recommend Aperitivo!

Had a great experience at Aperitivo recently. Service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Enjoyed fresh oysters which rocked, a delicious little charcuterie platter, seared scallops, sauteed mushrooms and fish tacos. Highly recommend for a delicious patio dinner.

Probably one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in a really long time. The food, wine and service were all excellent. I loved that everything was served in small bites meaning you could try lots of different things

My spouse and I had the pleasure of dining at Aperitivo recently, and I must say it was a wonderful experience. The service was amazing, the atmosphere was great, and the wine list and food were perfect. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious meal and a great time. The uniquely crafted sharable plates were especially delicious, and we will definitely be back soon.

I'm not a fancy person - my idea of dressing up is a golf shirt and nice jeans... but I do appreciate good food - and Aperitivo delivers. I could almost hear Alton Brown describing the layering of flavours and textures in every dish. Every. Single. One. was a hit. Some of our favs were the foccacia, the potatoes and the chicken, but everything was superbly crafted and delicious. The cocktails were worth savouring as well - I really enjoyed the "Dark and Stormy". While the food is "fancy" the restaurant itself is cozy and comfortable and the staff are top notch. Warm and inviting and very helpful. Highly recommend!

We had an excellent dining experience at Apertivo. The food and drinks were delish, the service was top notch, and the atmosphere was very cool. Above all, however I want to acknowledge the fact that most of their menu is vegetarian or modifiable to be veg. It's rare than we can go to a nicer place and have top quality vegetarian food that isn't an afterthought & goes beyond veggie burgers, token pasta, or cauliflower-everything. We will be back!