Heart of Little Italy

Heart of Little Italy, in support of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation

Good food, good company and a good cause. Join us for a night in the heart of Little Italy, with every dollar raised supporting heart care in our community.

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Date Thursday, February 4, 2027
Time 5:30 pm
Venue Sala San Marco Event Centre Sala San Marco
215 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R1 Get directions
Parking Parking is available in Sala San Marco’s parking lot located off Balsam Avenue. Alternatively, parking is available at Preston Hardware after 5:00 pm.
Dress code Business
Proceeds to University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation

The cause

Why we’re gathering

A night for the Italian community to come together to raise funds for this amazing institution in our city.

About the Foundation

Since 1976, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has flourished into Canada’s leading and most distinguished heart health centres for the unparalleled care it provides to its patients, a world-renowned research Institute that brings science from bench to bedside, and the country’s main influencer when it comes to preventing heart disease. Its promise remains the very pillar on which it was built: Always putting patients first.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation is the bridge that connects the programs, facilities, and people who save lives every day; with individuals, community groups, and corporate philanthropists who want to invest in the future of cardiac care.

Through the generous support of the community, the Foundation plays a vital role in ensuring that many of the most critical components of world-class care are available. Funds raised are used for innovative patient-centered care, ground-breaking research, state-of-the-art equipment, and education. Together we help an exceptional team of healthcare professionals advance cardiovascular care and save lives every day.

The evening

Cocktails, dinner and dancing

Program

5:30 pm Cocktails
7:00 pm Dinner
8:30 pm Live auction
To follow Networking and dancing

Menu

A special three-course dinner curated and prepared by Chef Oz.

Primo Rigatoni in a vodka rosée sauce
Secondo Osso buco with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Dolce Tiramisu
Music by DJ Momentum Playing all night long

Tickets

Save your seat

Individual ticket

$250

Includes a special three-course dinner curated and prepared by Chef Oz.

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Table of 10

$2,000

$200 per guest, a $500 saving over individual tickets. Includes the three-course dinner by Chef Oz for all 10 guests. After booking, you’ll be asked for each guest’s name and any dietary restrictions.

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Partnership

Become a partner

Support the evening as a partner at one of three levels. Full package details are coming soon; for questions, email info@salasanmarco.ca.

Cuore

$5,000

Package details coming soon.

Become a Cuore partner

Amore

$3,500

Package details coming soon.

Become an Amore partner

Amici

$1,000

Package details coming soon.

Become an Amici partner

Prefer to pay by cheque or e-transfer? Email info@salasanmarco.ca and we’ll arrange it.