★★★★★ 4.3(1,785 reviews)10.0 km from hotel~20 min drive
Casual, long-running tavern serving draft beers along with burgers, pizza, sandwiches & other eats.
Father & Sons Restaurant is a solid choice for an evening out in Ottawa, located 10.0 km from Adam's Airport Inn (20 minutes by car). With 1,785 Google reviews and a 4.3-star rating, it's clearly a local favourite.
Ottawa's nightlife tends to be relaxed and welcoming — smart casual dress is the norm. The bar scene heats up after 9 PM on weekends.
Getting There from Adam’s Airport Inn
20 min
From Adam's Airport Inn, take the Airport Parkway to Highway 417 — it's about 20 minutes by car. Free parking lot.
Why Guests Love This
Father & Sons is the kind of Italian restaurant that makes you feel like you’ve been invited to someone’s home — family-run, generous portions, and recipes that haven’t changed because they don’t need to. The pasta is made fresh, the veal parmigiana is a local legend, and the service has the warmth of people who genuinely care whether you enjoyed your meal. For families staying at Adam’s Airport Inn, it’s an easy recommendation: children are welcomed enthusiastically, the menu has something for every appetite, and the prices are remarkably fair for the quality on the plate.
Traditional Italian cuisine with generous portions. The menu features fresh pasta, veal and chicken parmigiana, wood-fired pizzas, seafood linguine, and classic antipasti. Everything is made from scratch daily. The tiramisu is housemade and worth saving room for.
Is Father & Sons good for families with children?
Excellent for families. The staff are particularly welcoming to children, high chairs are available, and the menu includes kid-friendly portions of pasta and pizza. The relaxed, family-run atmosphere means nobody will judge a noisy toddler — this is the kind of place where the owner might bring your child extra breadsticks.
Do I need a reservation at Father & Sons?
Recommended for dinner, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. The restaurant seats around 60 and fills up quickly on weekends. Weeknight walk-ins are usually accommodated without issue. Call to reserve — they don’t use online booking platforms.
What are the best dishes at Father & Sons?
The veal parmigiana is the signature dish — breaded, pan-fried, and smothered in house-made tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. The fettuccine Alfredo and the seafood linguine are also exceptional. Start with the bruschetta or the calamari, and finish with the tiramisu.
How do I get to Father & Sons from Ottawa Airport?
Father & Sons is approximately 10.3 km from Ottawa International Airport (YOW). From Adam’s Airport Inn, drive about 20 minutes north via Bank Street or the Airport Parkway. Street parking is available on Preston Street and surrounding side streets.
Staying in Ottawa?
Adam’s Airport Inn is just 20 minutes from Father & Sons Restaurant. Complimentary breakfast and up to 14 days of free parking included with every stay.
