Over the weekend I stopped by Roberto's Corner at 1134 Bank street to continue my journey of trying everything they have to offer.  Today I ordered #2 on the menu which was the black forest ham. I arrived just before they closed on Sunday at around 6:30pm, so this was a dinner sandwich.

For the Black Forest Ham sandwich I got it toasted with provolone cheese, lettuce, roast peppers, banana peppers, red onion,

grainy mustard and hot mustard.

Once again the bread is phenomenal, crispy and chewy and holds up to the toppings and sauce. This was the last sandwich of the day and it is a testament to the quality of the bread that it was still so fresh.  The ham is  juicy and slightly salty, with a generous amount of meat and vegetables. You could easily include more veggies if you wanted as all of the sandwiches are customisable. The sauce is quite vinegary, which nicely balances the saltiness. 

Overall another great sandwich, not quite as good as the Turkey as that one is still living rent free in my head.

Roberto's Power Rankings:

1. Turkey

2. Black Forest Ham

 An Old Ottawa South staple since 2014, previously known as the Belmont Snack Bar, this was actually the first restaurant in the neighbourhood that was recommended to me. Over the last 10 years, I have been several times and had nothing but good experiences. From Trini doubles and dumplings to prawn toast and huevos rancheros, this restaurant casts a wide net of culinary delight. Located at 1169 Bank street, The Belmont is also known for its cocktails and good music.  Its a relatively small venue with space for around 25 people at tables and another 8 or so at the bar.  The restaurant had a bit of an industrial vintage vibe going on.

 The Belmont has just started serving brunch on Fridays, which is why I've chosen to visit then. I'll cover the dinner menu in a future review. 

I got the Turkish eggs, which consisted of three medium poached eggs in a garlic sumac yoghurt, topped with chili oil and a side of apple sage sausage. It also came with two pieces of sourdough bread from True Loaf bakery (https://www.trueloaf.ca/), which was a great bonus as I am a big fan of their products. 

The eggs were cooked to a perfect medium with lots of runny yolk, the garlic yoghrut was zesty and fresh.  The chili oil on top worked well because I got the  fried bits of chili adding a nice crunchy texture on top of the egg and then the oil combined with the yoghurt and egg yolk to make wonderful dipping for the sourdough bread.  The apple sage sausages were tasty and I am glad I got them as the eggs alone would not have been a that much food.

 My partner got the falafel bowl, which had fried haloumi, falafel, baba ganoush, arugula, dukkah, preserved cabbage, and a pickled egg.  

The falafel was very fresh with a nice crispy exterior and a moist filling, the haloumi was a nice salty contrast and the buba ganoush tied it together although it didn't quite have the creaminess we were hoping for.  The pickled egg was nice and tangy.

Overall  both meals were excellent as with all of the other meals I have had there.  I would recommend to anyone looking for a small intimate brunch (or dinner) spot. The website has brunch and dinner menus, as well as information about catering and reservations.

 https://www.belmontottawa.com/

 This is the new second location of Roberto's Corner, an Italian sandwich shop that also sells pasta, soups, salads, desserts, and more. Located at 1134 Bank Street, this location opened in February 2026.
https://robertoscorner.ca/

Today will be the first in a series of Roberto's posts as I will attempt to try all of the sandwiches on the menu. Starting with number 1, the Oven-Roasted Turkey.
All of the sandwiches at Roberto's are fully customizable with salads, cheese, and optional toasting. For my turkey sandwich today, I have gone with provolone cheese and toasted, with roasted red peppers, lettuce, jalapeños, and garlic mayo.

 

My first impressions after a bite are that the bread is so fresh and tasty that it doesn't need toasting; it's the perfect combination of soft and chewy, but still holds together nicely with all the toppings. I take my bread pretty seriously, and this bun has put us off to a very good start.  The meat to salad ratio leans pretty heavily in the meat direction, which isn't always everyone's cup of tea, but it's exactly what I had hoped and expected from an Italian-style sandwich place. 

The turkey is extremely moist and a bit salty; it complements the sweetness of the roasted peppers very nicely. The garlic mayo adds some creaminess and leaves me with a very nice taste in my mouth.  Turkey isn't usually my go-to, but this sandwich has been fantastic and I cant wait to try the next one.

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I purchased 4 artisanal turkey sausages with tomato, feta, and garlic.  I cooked them on the stove top in my trusty cast iron skillet for around 15 minutes and then popped the it in the oven for around 10 minutes (while I was warming up some bread)

 The sausages were delicious, moist, and juicy without being greasy—the tomato and garlic flavors were notable, and the feta blended seamlessly into the sausage. They held together well, which is not always the case for sausages that include additional ingredients. I recommend them and am excited to explore more of their products. 

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Westboro Farmers' Market
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Carp Farmers' Market
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Lansdowne Farmers' Market
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