Boston Pizza

Boston Pizza on Carling Avenue is a family restaurant and sports bar in Ottawa, ON, serving dine-in, takeout and delivery from its location at 1640 Carling Ave. The restaurant is open long hours seven days a week, including late-night service Thursday through Saturday, making it a practical option whether the visit is a quick weekday lunch or a first Friday night out with a group.

A first visit to the Carling Avenue location

Arriving for the first time, expect a straightforward layout: a dining room for families and groups, a bar area geared toward watching games, and a take-out counter for orders placed by phone. Because the restaurant is easy to find along Carling Avenue, a first-timer's main task is simply picking the right time of day and the right table zone for the occasion.

Choosing when to go

For a calmer first meal, the window shortly after the 11 AM opening on a weekday tends to be quieter than evenings. Anyone planning a first outing built around a hockey or football broadcast should instead aim for evening hours, when the sports bar side of the room is naturally busier and the atmosphere is more energetic. Weekend nights run latest, with the restaurant staying open until 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, which suits a later first date or a post-event stop.

Reserving a table versus walking in

Since seating is split between family dining and bar-style tables, calling the Carling Avenue number ahead of a first visit helps confirm whether a booth, a table near the screens, or bar seating fits the plan for the evening. This is especially useful around Ottawa's busier periods, such as weekend evenings or when a notable game is being broadcast, when walk-in wait times can stretch.

What to expect on arrival

New guests are typically directed to either the dining room or the bar section depending on the size of the group and whether the visit centers on a meal or on watching a game. Since restaurant hours can shift around holidays, confirming the schedule directly with the location before heading out is a sensible step for a first-time visit planned around a specific date.

Services offered at this location

The Carling Avenue location offers dine-in service in its restaurant and bar areas, along with delivery and takeout ordering placed directly through the restaurant's own phone line. This mix of formats means a first-time customer can choose to sit down for a full meal, pick up an order on the way home, or have food brought to a nearby address in the Carling corridor.

Dine-in and the sports bar side

The dine-in menu is available for guests seated in the restaurant, while the bar side leans into a sports-viewing atmosphere suited to catching a game with a group. For a first visit centered on socializing rather than a quiet meal, requesting the bar section on arrival sets the right tone from the start.

Takeout and delivery

Orders for pickup or delivery are placed by calling the restaurant directly, with the same phone number used for both the dining room and delivery orders. This is a convenient option for a first-time customer who wants to sample the menu at home before committing to a sit-down visit, or for anyone in the Carling Avenue area of Ottawa looking for a fast weeknight meal without dining in.

Getting there from around Ottawa

The Carling Avenue address sits in a stretch of the city that draws visitors from surrounding neighbourhoods heading in for an evening out or a family dinner. Ottawa's seasonal patterns matter for a first visit: winter evenings favour driving and confirming parking access before setting out, while warmer months bring more foot and cycling traffic along Carling Avenue, so allowing a few extra minutes to arrive is reasonable at peak times. Checking a map service for current directions before a first trip helps avoid confusion, since Carling Avenue runs through a busy commercial section of the city.

Frequently asked questions

What are the hours for a first visit?

The Carling Avenue location is open daily starting at 11 AM, closing at midnight Sunday through Wednesday and at 1 AM Thursday through Saturday. Holiday hours may differ, so confirming by phone before a first visit planned around a holiday is recommended.

Can I call ahead before arriving?

Yes, both the restaurant and delivery lines use the same Ottawa number, 613-722-2222, which can be used to ask about seating, confirm hours, or place a takeout or delivery order in advance.

Is this location suited to a group watching a game?

The sports bar side of the restaurant is set up for watching games, making it a fitting choice for a first group outing centered on a broadcast rather than a quiet sit-down meal.

Do I need to bring cash or a specific payment method?

Various payment methods are generally accepted at the restaurant; anyone with a preferred payment method should confirm acceptance directly with the Carling Avenue location before their visit.