Inside it is decorated with plenty of chandeliers and large scale art which gives it a very posh vibe and makes it a nice spot to sip champagne and cocktails. The drinks are a bit expensive, and the kitchen closes early so this place is better to go just for drinks.
It's a nice atmosphere for a private party - very upscale, and personally I really enjoyed the music selection. The food served at the private party was a meat and cheese platter, with a few little cakes that were quite delicious. Drinks are quite pricey, and they shut their kitchen down at an unusually early time - before 9:00 pm I believe. But I'm not surprised, this place is more for nightlife than it is for food.
One of the few non-hipster establishments left where a girl can go after she dresses up and have fun. Love the Chandeliers. Amazing salads. One of the few non-hipster elegant attractive places in such an elegant location. Best place for a girl's night out. Very gorgeous interiors, one of the most beautiful restaurants in Ottawa
We were here for a private party. The staff was very attentive. The appetizers were very tasty and I looked forward to them being repeated. I liked the decor.
Seen both positive and negative reviews for MTR, but this review is based purely on my own one-time experience. The restaurant has a really nice interior, but also a nice little patio that backs onto the Byward Market courtyard. The menu had a nice mixture of Russian staples (borscht, flights of vodka, Russian beer etc) and interesting twists. Sandwiches and salads are in the low teens, cocktails are $11-12, and they have a pretty substantial sampling of teas. I ordered a glass of red sangria ($7.50) which was nice. Had a grilled veggie wrap that definitely surprised me - I'm used to getting some sort of balsamic combination of peppers and zucchini, but this wrap came with sweet potato, goat cheese, beets, and pickled veggies. It was delicious. Service was decent.
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We came here to kick-start a bachelorette, and if you don't feel like reading further, just know that instead of bar-hopping, we should have just stayed here.
The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time! The space is classy and was bustling when we rolled in around 1030. They had a lovely banquette at the back set aside for us, but the bride wasn't the wallflower type, so they accommodated our request to be moved into the action around the main bar with no fuss. I'd say the crowd was mostly late twenties to mid-thirties, well-dressed and courteous, and a nice mix of characters. The music was dance lounge, loud, but you could hear what the person you were talking with was saying, which I appreciate. The girls serving are super- hot if that's your thing, but also friendly and helpful, and the bartenders were fast and, later, patient ; P
Around midnight some kind soul whipped up a bunch of different appetizers and the servers brought them out for all... I tasted two of four and they were delicious! Will definitely have to come back and chill on the courtyard patio for a bite to eat.
Came here for a late lunch and the place was pretty quiet. Do not come here if you're in a hurry. I wanted to try the Chicken Kiev but they were out of chicken and the wait would be half hour or more. In retrospect I probably waited that long for what I ended up ordering anyway. It the MTR with prosciutto and artisan bread served with crunchy chips and a salad. Overall good meal and service was friendly as well. I'll return one day to try the chicken Kiev. Love the decor!
Nice vibe. It's a bit weird to be in a place where people are drinking tea while the next table is popping champagne but I guess that is to be expected from the name of the place.
It is nicely decorated and laid out. Service is bit above average. Don't be disappointed with the food as I think that's not what they place is trying to offer. Go for the drinks and atmosphere.
Nice switch from the typical market. Female service staff are spending too much time in mirror. Thank god their was a competent guy bartending. Hopefully it stays 25+ and limit the leb count.
Wonderful food, service & location! I will be back.
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