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Little Italy Ottawa Preston Street is known as Corso Italia – the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy. The area is famous for its Italian heritage and events.

The Preston Street BIA was formed in 1986 by a few ambitious business and property owners with a vision. It’s goal was to improve the Preston Street Area. The Preston BIA is very active in one of Ottawa’s most vibrant communities. Our mandate is to improve, promote and undertake projects that will result in a stronger and more competitive commercial main street or business district. With the City’s support, we organize, finance and complete local improvements and promotional events. Preston Street, affectionately referred to as “Little Italy” is home to festivals, beautiful street architecture, artworks, boutiques and specialty stores and has become one of Ottawa’s most desirable neighbourhoods. It is a community that those who live or work here are very proud to call home. From humble beginnings… Today, the Preston BIA is steered by a board of directors composed of volunteer business owners and managers who continue to work for its membership and residents.

It’s getting HOTT in Little Italy 🔥HOTT by Soma Pilates has officially arrived at 58 Beech Street! 🇮🇹This mat-based Pila...
10/08/2026

It’s getting HOTT in Little Italy 🔥

HOTT by Soma Pilates has officially arrived at 58 Beech Street! 🇮🇹

This mat-based Pilates studio offers both heated and non-heated classes designed to build strength, improve stability and get you moving, with a little extra sweat along the way.

With a variety of class types, time slots and membership options, there’s plenty of ways to find your flow and get your first class in.

Congratulations and welcome to the neighbourhood! 🤍

📍HOTT by Soma Pilates l 58 Beech Street

Sōma Pilates

10/06/2026

A look back at the first Collabüro Event Space | OTTAWA VENUE Collabüro Live: Changemakers in Action, hosted right here in Little Italy. 🇮🇹

The inaugural evening brought together local voices across entrepreneurship, creativity, mental health and community service, featuring Jarrod Goldsmith, Chris Castillo, Berak Hussain, Lobna Aggar and Eyob Tzu, with Bassem Elghawaby as host.

Jarrod Goldsmith Chris Castillo Hijiya Berak Hussain حجية براق حسين 🇪🇹 tzu Bassem Elghawaby

Presented by Collabüro, this is just the beginning of an ongoing speaker series, with future Collabüro Live events bringing new speakers and themes to the conversation.

Thank you to the entire Collabüro team who made this evening possible.
Presented by Collabüro
Media partner: Grassroots Multimedia Grassroots Multimedia | Social Media Marketing 
Community partners: eSAX Networking and Master Entrepreneur

We’re looking forward to the next one.🎤

💡And if you haven’t checked out Collabüro yet, it’s more than an event space. The coworking space is open year-round for entrepreneurs, creatives, remote workers and anyone looking for a space to work, connect and be part of the local community. Visit their website for more information. Collabüro | OTTAWA COWORKING

10/01/2026

Goodbye September 👋

Hello fall in Little Italy! 🍁☕️🇮🇹

09/14/2026

Memories, both big and small, are made right here in Little Italy.

From the exciting Italian Festival performances to the quiet coffee dates to catch up, every moment in this neighbourhood is special. 🎞️❤️

We’d love to hear your favourite memories ⬇️🇮🇹

09/08/2026

✨ A fresh new look for Ha2 Architecture & Design! ✨

We’re celebrating the launch of Ha2 Architecture & Design’s brand-new website, a modern space that brings owner and architect Houry Avedissian’s work, creativity and design approach to life. From residential spaces to some familiar Little Italy projects, her portfolio showcases the thoughtful, elevated spaces she creates right here in our neighbourhood. 🏡✨

You may even recognize a few local favourites, including projects for Form Furniture and Little Italy’s own Moonroom.

Looking to transform your own space? Stop by Ha2 Architecture & Design and connect with Houry for a consultation about your next project. Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to reimagine an existing space, she’s ready to bring your vision to life.

📍Ha2 Architecture & Design l 450 Preston Street

🔗 www.ha2d.com

Ha² Architecture & Design

09/03/2026

Brunch plans? We’ve got a spot for you. 🍳🥞☕️

Tucked away in Little Italy, DUKES is serving up all the brunch favourites, from their indulgent bread pudding French toast to crispy sweet potato fries and a classic all day breakfast plate done just right.

And the best part? You don’t have to make it a morning thing. DUKES serves up breakfast and lunch until 3:00 PM, 7 days a week, so there’s plenty of time to stop in, grab a seat and dig in. Who doesn’t love an aesthetic brunch spot with a creative menu and fantastic local bread? 💛

📍 DUKES | 40 Adeline Street
🗓️ Reservations available

DUKES

Save this one for your next Little Italy brunch date. 🇮🇹✨

09/01/2026

August Recap 🇮🇹

Enjoy the last bit of summer in Little Italy. ☀️👏🍷

08/31/2026

Preston Street was the place to be this past weekend! 🌮🔥

We couldn’t be more thrilled to see the 6th annual Torta Boyz Block Party find its home right here in Little Italy.🇮🇹

301 Preston Street was buzzing all day with local food and retail vendors, including Preston Street’s own The Kwack Pearl, serving up loaded roasted corn on the cob, while Torta Boyz kept the tacos coming and the margaritas flowing. 🌽🌮

With DJs spinning music all day, the party eventually turned into a classic Torta Boyz dance floor at night.

This free, family-friendly celebration brought together neighbours, friends, visitors and local businesses, filling the street with the kind of energy and community spirit we love to see.

We’re so happy to have Torta Boyz and their Block Party on Preston Street, and we can’t wait to see what year seven brings! 👏🇮🇹

Torta Boyz The Kwack Pearl

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343 Preston Street
Dafter, MI
K1S1N4

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