Located in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy, DreamLand Cafe offers incredible fresh pasta dishes, made with love and finesse.
DreamLand Cafe opened its first location in May 2017 located in the downtown core on Laurier Ave. Disguised by the grey buildings surrounding it, DreamLand is filled with bright colours, warmth and overwhelmingly delicious smells. Since the beginning, owners (and sisters) Marlo and Coco De Leo, have created an inviting atmosphere for clientele. The food however, is what brings customers back.
The Ottawa native sisters elevate classic Italian family recipes. Some outstanding signature dishes include their Spaghetti & Meatballs, Carbonara, and Chicken Alfredo. Their newer and bigger restaurant that opened May 2018 on Preston St., offers full service dining, craft cocktails, vintage wine, patio seating, and more.
262 Preston St. Ottawa ON K1R 7R5
(613) 422-4200
Mon closed Tues–Thurs 11a–9p
Fri–Sat 11a–10p
Sun 10a-2:30p (brunch) & 5p–9p
brunch at dreamland
we know you’ve been dreaming about it
Let's eat
Side Kale Caesar Salad
tender kale, crispy bacon, and crunchy croutons all tossed in coco's secret caesar dressing.
served with a house dijonnaise.
Side Brussels
pan fried brussel sprouts with crispy capers,
served with a house dijonnaise.
Benny Had A Mushroom Trip
two poached eggs served on our cheddar chive scone, with swiss cheese sautéed onions, kale, and mushrooms, and topped with a creamy sundried tomato pesto. served with a side arugula salad.
house pickled hot peppers.
Pasquale Rancheros
rosé mac 'n' cheese, with Italian sausage, fried egg, bruschetta, sour cream, and
house pickled hot peppers.
You Need This Breakfast Sammy
fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon jam, white cheddar and scallian aioli, stuffed between two pieces of toasted bread.
Blueberry Orange Waffles
orange waffles with maple blueberry compote and freshly whipped cream.
Vegan Dreaming
a chilli pepper beet pesto with sun dried tomatoes, kale, and pecans. not vegan? add goat cheese
Carbonara
creamy egg & parmesan sauce with crispy pancetta. served with spaghetti.
I Love You A Lox
cream cheese, mozzarella, smoked salmon, caper berries, lemon zest, dill, and raw onions on top for that crunch.
Drinks
Mimosa
Villa Sandi Prosecco and orange juice.
Espresso Yourself
Patrón Café, Ciroc vodka, and espresso, shaken with ice.
Call (613) 422-4200 or email cocoandmarlo@dreamlandcafe.ca
for reservations
Starters / Not Pasta
Dippers
buttery garlic bread served with tomato sauce, pesto, and chilli oil & balsamic
Just Meatballs
three of Nonna's delicious meatballs doused in tomato sauce and parmesan. served with garlic bread
Kale Caesar
bacon lots of parmesan and crunchy croutons made with Coco's secret caesar dressing.
Parmesan Salad
arugula, radicchio, and parmesan all tossed in a lemon vinaigrette.
"Grilled" Cheese
served on garlic bread with aged cheddar & mozzarella + a side of tomato side.
Meatball Sub
Nonna's Meatballs served on garlic bread lathered with pesto and baked with aged cheddar.
Meatballs Sliders
mini meatball subs! perfect starter.
Bacon 'N' Brussels
pan fried brussel sprouts with bacon jam, crispy capers, and a house dijonnaise.
Signatures
Rosé All Day
tomato and alfredo sauce joining together to create a pasta that feels like a hug. penne.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
the original secret recipe. served with two meatballs
Pancetta Pesto
salty, spicy, and flavourful. spaghetti.
Chicken Alfredo
rich and simple. fettuccine.
Carbonara
creamy egg and parmesan sauce with crispy pancetta. spaghetti.
Puttanesca
Italian sausage, anchovies, capers, roasted red peppers, and chilli peppers, in a pesto-tomato sauce. pappardelle.
Shrimply the Best
creamy lemon pesto sauce with 5 juicy shrimp. linguine.
Vegan Dream
all vegan everythang. pesto sauce, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, and sautéed mushrooms. eggless penne.
Aglio e Olio
Olive oil, garlic, chilli peppers, and anchovies. spaghetti.
Drunken Clam
white wine butter sauce, with fresh oregano, onions, garlic, and baby clams. linguine.
Mac 'N' A Mug
Classic
four delicious cheeses, one forgettable experience. add sriracha.
Mac 'N' Meatballs
rosé mac 'n' cheese with two mouthwatering meatballs piled on top.
Broccoli Mac
that makes it healthy right? add bacon.
Pesto mac
perfect blend of cheese and herbaceous flavours. add chicken
A Lil Loaded
bacon cheesy goodness topped with green onions and sriracha sour cream.
Beets Me!
goat cheese, gooey mozzarella, green peas, beet pesto, served with fresh arugula and toasted pine nuts.
I Love You a Lox
cream cheese, mozzarella, smoked salmon, caper berries, lemon zest, dill, and raw onions on top for that crunch.
Build Your Own
Size
Snack/Regular/Large
Linguine or Gluten Free
Pasta
Spaghetti, Fettuccini, Eggless Penne, Creste di Gallo, Angel hair,
Linguine or Gluten Free
Mix Your Sauce
Sauce
Alfredo, Tomato, Pesto, Lemon Garlic
Mix Your Sauce
Add Ons
Chicken, Shrimp, Pancetta, Bacon, Meatballs, Italian Sausage, Goat Cheese. Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Broccoli, Roasted Red Peppers, Sun dried Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Kale, Green Peas, Chilli Peppers, Pine Nuts, Sautéed Onions. GARLIC BREAD.
Alcohol you Later
BEER
Peroni
European pale lager from Birra Peroni Industriale
Aromatherapy
IPA from Beyond The Pale
Pink Fuzz
Pale Wheat Ale from Beyond The Pale
Farmer's Daughter
Blond Ale from White Water
Naughty Neighbour
American Pale Ale from Nickel Brook
Strawberry Grove
Fruit Sour from Bench
Peach Grove
Fruit Sour from Bench
Stone Road
White Ale from Bench
Sunsplit
IPA from Dominion City
Lunch Money
American Blond Ae from Collective Arts
Guava Gose
Gose from Collective Arts
CIDER
Forbidden Cider
From Coffin Ridge
Liberty Village Extra Dry Cider
From Liberty Village Beverage Company
Cherry And Apple Cider
From Collective Arts
Tempt Cider
From Royal Unibrew
RED WINE
Alario
Cabernet Sauvignon from Central Valley, Chile
Cigar Box
Pinot Noir from Casablanca Valley, Chile
Enzo Vincenzo
Valpolicella from Veneto, Italy
Piccini
Chianti from Tuscany, Italy
Leonardo
Chianti Fiasco from Tuscany, Italy
Rocca Delle Macie
Chianti Classico from Tuscany, Italy
Monte Zovo Sa' Solin
Valpolicella Ripasso from Veneto, Italy
Montes Alpha
Cabernet Sauvignon from Colchagua, Chile
WHITE WINE
Bolla Delle Venezie
Pinot Grigio from Veneto, Italy
Barone Montalto
Pinot Grigio from Sicily, Italy
Smoking Loon
Chardonnay from California, USA
Campodora
Albana Secco from Emilia Romagna, Italy
Domaine Jacky Marteau
Sauvignon Touraine from Loire, France
Bougrier Vouvray
Chenin Blanc from Loire, France
Kung Fu Girl
Riesling from Washington, USA
Bollini
Pinot Grigio from Trentino, Italy
ROSÉ WINE
Campo Viejo Rioja
Tempranillo Rosé from Rioja, Spain
L'Orangeraie
Rosé from Pays D'oc, France
Château De Berne Émotion
Rosé from Provence, France
Gérard Bertrand Côte Des Roses
Rosé from Midi, France
SPARKLING
Henkell Rosé
Sparkling Wine from Rhine, Germany
Villa Sandi Il Fresco Prosecco
Sparkling Wine from Veneto, Italy
COCKTAILS
Citrus Summer
Ketal One vodka, fresh grapefruit juice and lime juice. Lillet Blanc, simple syrup, San Pellegrino
Limon Spritz
Limoncello, Campari, Dry Vermouth, fresh lemon, San Pellegrino
Pepe
Bombay Gin, St Germain Liqueur, lemon juice, lavender lemon bitters, egg whites, lavender pepper
Lavender Lemonade
Ciroc vodka, lavender lemon bitters, fresh lemon, simple syrup
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, San Pellegrino, Prosecco, lemon
Old Fashioned
Elija Craig Bourbon, Angostura bitters, sugar
Classic Negroni
Dillon's gin, Campari, Martini Rosso
Coco Boulevard
Martini Rosso, Campari, Hennessy
Espresso Yourself
Espresso, Patrone Cafe, Ciroc vodka
Golden Negroni
Martini Bianco, Dillon's gin, Lillet Blanc