The best vegan meal I've had in Ottawa and I've had them all. The chef let me know they could create 2 vegan options. I was very impressed, as many restaurants treat a vegan option like a hassle or a strewn together afterthought. The chef made me celery root schnitzel, with potatoes and two kinds of salads. It was to die for. The best thing I've eaten in the city. I highly recommend that vegans looking for a place to dine, that will also satisfy non-vegan friends, check this place out. The service was also top notch. These people know what they're doing! Thank you Das Lokal for making this vegan woman's date night perfect.
The braised paprika chicken with potato salad is a must have meal. Apple Strudel for dessert paired with a glass of red wine (Cote Du Rhone) delicious. A wonderful quaint restaurant to enjoy a tasty meal with all your friends. I am very particular about my food, wine and ambience but Das Lokal has it all.
Loved the setup and atmosphere. There was a pianist playing on Thursday evening (not sure if this is always the case). I had the scallops appetizer. It was almost perfect! The flavours blended extremely well (even with the orange segments which I thought were an odd choice), and the plate was visually appealing. The only negative is that the scallops were rather cold. But I honestly still think about the dish a week later. Secondly, I had the Spatzle (app size - which was a generous portion). It was very good, but not overwhelmingly impressive after the scallops. Overall, a great dinner. Will definitely go back.
The atmosphere was very relaxed and the restaurant had great decor. Our server was very knowledgable and friendly. The food was excellent. I had the lamb and was very impressed. The prices are a bit steep but you get what you pay for and the quality was excellent.
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Came here for Brunch yesterday, and I tried their savory board, which was a salad, potatoes, bratwurst, bacon, and a frittata.
The salad was a fairly mild & simple, but tasty dressing, which was good to balance out all the rich & savory flavours on the board. The potatoes were okay, I would say about average. The frittata I believe was spinach, and it didn't blow me away. The bacon was thick cut and not fatty, but perfectly cooked and had a lot more flavour than I was used to seeing. The bratwurst was juicy and delicious, and the board cake with 2 types of mustard (one grainy, one not) which paired excellently with them. The portion size was okay, but I didn't find it exactly generous for the price, but the overall quality & presentation were quite good.
The coffee they served was great, some of the better coffee I've had in a restaurant.
The decor was interesting and unique, I quite liked the ambiance.
The service wasn't the best, in my opinion. There were only 2 servers in and the place was quite busy. It took quite a while to be able to.place our order, but we had been waiting for someone. I had to specifically ask for more coffee, as when the food came, my cup was empty and she did not offer more. She came back to check on how everything was, and then I asked for more coffee, and by the time it came out, we had already finished eating. We also had to specifically flag down the server to get the bills.
Overall, I would go back, they have a fairly unique menu with interesting options, and I'd like to try some of their different offerings.
Returned to Das Lokal and loved it loved it loved it. Spätzle noodles with veal. A delight. Perfection on a plate as we're the desserts. And the mood and the super Cuban Pianist. Excellent. Austrian chef here has done amazing things!!!
Today my my spouse and I had the best brunch experience to date at Das Lokal. We ended up their by sheer luck and were so happy we did.
There is a steady flow of people going in and out of the restaurant. It's warm and welcoming and there were people of all ages. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the dishes. The ash was excellent and the bacon, simply divine. I must also mention the coffee that ranks hight up there: rich and smooth.
All the flavors on the plate complement eachother beautifully giving the meal great taste and depth. Every ingredient on the plate is there to serve a purpose: it's fun to mix them in different ways and play with our taste buds. OUTSTANDING!
A small restaurant with an outdoor patio that features a piano. The food, cocktails, and service were all outstanding. It is a great place to get a bottle of wine and charcuterie board to split with friends.
I went to this place not knowing what to expect and at first glance it is very warm and inviting. Beautiful style and nice servers. We were a group of 7 ladies here for drinks and dinner and a big catch up (as friends were in from Toronto). Cocktails were delicious and besides the fact we were 'shushed' by a table of elderly folk it was a nice dining experience. As the restaurant boasts their cocktail menu, we thought it would be safe for a bit of a rowdy (30+) table, but without being rude the crowd was somewhat older and maybe not the best for a boozy meal. Our food was small portions for price but very tasty and gorgeous presentation. I would take my parent here for a nice meal but not take a big group of friends next time.
I found the restaurant by accident and have fallen in love. It have been there for breakfast lunch and dinner and the food and drinks are consistently incredible!
If you want to go to a unique restaurant, this is an ideal choice. The menu is really interesting and the decor has this lovely Scandinavian feeling to it. Although sitting on white (sheep?) skins can be a bit nerve-racking for women at certain times... Anyways, I went for lunch and ordered the Char and Waffles. It seems like an odd combo, but I really enjoyed it! The char was cooked to perfection and the waffle softened the dish. This is most definitely somewhere I would take a person visiting Ottawa, if I wasn't such a loner.
Food: 9/10
Loner Rating: 7/10
Atmosphere: 8.5/10
Location: 7/10
Nice atmosphere and decorations. Very friendly and kind waitress. Well presented food but very expensive!!! They also had a pianist which was lovely
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A brunch and a lunch at Das Lokal, located near the ByWard market, in Ottawa, Ontario.
Great atmosphere, whether you're sitting indoors or outdoors on the patio. Quick and friendly service and a wide variety of delicious dishes, made from fresh, local ingredients.
On the menu (Brunch):
• Smoked Salmon Waffle Tartine: House buckwheat waffle (gluten free), Sustainable smoked salmon, quark (buttermilk creme fraiche) with pickled red onions, fresh dill and crispy capers, served with homies and side salad. Extra: 2 Bekings eggs and hollandaise.
• Ploughman's Breakfast: 2 cheeses (local and European), Seed to Sausage Beaus Bratwurst, 1 house charcuterie, frittata, mustard, house pickles and jam, served with Nats Sourdough bread and butter. (Gluten free bread or crackers available).
On the menu (Lunch):
• Sourdough BLT: Perth Pork double smoked bacon, roasted garlic mayo, mixed greens, salt and pepper greenhouse tomatoes on toasted sourdough from Nat's bread, served with fries and side salad.
• German Burger: Pork sausage patty, sauerkraut, maple dijon, aioli, swiss, caramelized onions on a Nat's Bread pretzel bun. Served with fries and greens.
Instagram: @daslokalkitchenbar
Hidden in the deeper side of Byward, there are delicious foods to be found!
Both the BLT and the Black Forest French Toast were very very delicious.
Very high quality, with not one part that disappointed. The representations of the dishes were also nice.
I see myself visiting here again :)
Such a cozy place for winter. Great environment and friendly staff! The Black Forest French Toast is my favorite! Ploughman’s breakfast is very worth trying for food lovers who like to explore some German inspired breakfast!
Their weekend brunch menu is excellent, with many vegan options. I had the sourdough BLT made vegan - using 2 beyond meat patties and vegan mayo. The portions are very generous and the potatoes are to die for.
I am always impressed every time I go to Das Lokal! I am gluten free vegan and I am never left with just a salad here like at many restaurants... Thought and care goes into every dish and I really love an intelligent and well thought out plate :) I had the vegan ploughman's breakfast this time and loved it. My one comment would be that the platter is a bit dip heavy, so maybe another variety of cracker or something would have been nice :)
A go to. Consistently the best eggs benedicts I have had. Super fresh ingredients, been here probably 8 times for brunch, we bring friends from out of the city and no one has ever had a meal less than amazing here. Recently had to try their dinner, and again it did not disappoint. The heirloom carrot salad and spaetzle were fantastic!! Negroni was perfectly made. Love this place.
I've been for brunch twice and it is delicious. The wait staff are so nice and really do such a great job. The setting is a great place to catch up with an old friend
BEST SCHNITZEL IN OTTAWA!!! Food is fantastic and as far as I know much of the herbs and fruits come from their little garden. The cocktails are incredibly unique and taste amazing (Dandy Whip and Coney Island Queen pictured). The schnitzel was well seasoned and perfectly crispy! The spätzle and seasonal veggies were also cooked just right. I was delightfully surprised by their charcuterie board selections. Definitely returning to try more cocktails!
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