TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

"I've eaten at a lot of great restaurants, and Beckta is one of the greatest of all time for me. Their new space on Elgin is fabulous. We used to..."

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AnnaZ

"Warm & Cheerful. My husband and I stopped into Soca Kitchen last night after hearing so many wonderful things about it. We were greeted warmly by the..."

Marla Tonon-Cloutier

"Perfect date night, wonderful warm service and amazing food. We had four small dishes and a lovely bottle of wine. Happy parents with the night..."

Date Night Delish

"Delicious. The oyster of the day, and the ceviche was a dynamite duo! :D I will have to save up for my next visit, so I can try even more. The small..."

Emtowsley

"AMAZING!! Food was perfect service was great knowledgable staff and 2 ppl leaving full for under $100 can't be beat. Check this place out its really..."

613

"Delicious with great cocktails. I had a really great experience at Soca - delicious, inventive food with an interesting twist. The cocktails are..."

Julia Kent

"Excellent! Good Food Good Service. A very good valentines dinner, The food was very good, with as highlight the octopus from the grill and the..."

Rvieweger

"Great service, great food... a bit loud though!. My boyfriend and I went Saturday night based on the UrbanSpoon reviews and not hearing anything from..."

Ottawa_yumyum

"Delicious. I don't know why some of these reviwers were so harsh. This is a great place! We tried the empanadas, octopus, and zucchini tostas (the..."

Spooner

"Deeeeelicious!. My girlfriends and I went for dinner last Saturday night and the food was amazing! The steak special was so good..I'm still dreaming..."

Jogrady222

"Fantastic new restaurant!. After reading the reviews on urbanspoon and google, we decided to give this new restaurant a try. The meal began on a..."

Annmhn

"Steak and fries are great. Had steak and fries for lunch. very..."

Jshebib

"Good addition to neighbourhood!. Went with some friends on opening night. We shared some small plates: empanadas, sweetbreads, ceviche, butifarra,..."

Orev

"We went last night for opening night. We had oysters, snapper ceviche, empanadas, the 1/2 chicken and the bavette. All meals were absolutely..."

Rae

"Soca Kitchen & Pub, a Latin American restaurant, is the newest addition to Ottawa's food scene. It is located two doors from Allium on Holland St...."

Montreal Food Pictures

"The food at the Soca Kitchen was excellent and the service was great as well. We got several dishes from each section to share between our group of..."

Nikola Andrejevic

"Had a lovely evening with friends at The Soca Kitchen. Great ambience in the restaurant with dim lights but sufficient light at the table to see the..."

Lucia Chehade

"Amazing amazing place ! Everything single item that we ordered , were delicious ! Tacos are by far the best ones we had in the area ( Highly..."

Imad Assaker

"Okay first things first: This was my first time having charcuterie ..... and it was DELICIOUS. Everything about this chef’s tasting board was so..."

Yunhan Liu

"Awesome Spanish tapas in a casual chic restaurant Our first visit here for a girls night out. Food was excellent, varied tapas choices, amazing..."

Jing Lu

"Went to Soca for my birthday. Food was delicious and good portions. Service was very slow, plates were left on the table for a while and food took..."

Julie Moreno

The Foolish Chicken Restaurant

85/100 (1589 ratings)

"I love this place! The food is so good, and very celiac friendly gluten free! Sadly, they've had to remove their dairy free coconut rice pudding..."

Therese Kirchner

"I love love love this place! My family and I go here at least once every couple of weeks, the staff are always so friendly and attentive. And the..."

Becky Yach

"This restaurant is great for anyone that has celiac disease, as I do. Great food, very knowledgeable staff, friendly environment. Best part is..."

Debbie Rielly

"Rib Wrap and Sale was very tasty. Highlight of the meal was the fresh baked Gingerbread cake with Maple Rum Sauce. Simply amazing. Our server..."

Chris Hobgood

"My book club meets here regularly once at month. The staff are very accommodating and welcoming. The upstairs has been a great space for it and the..."

Stacey Smith

"Beaucoup d'options sans gluten. Lots of great gluten free..."

Brigitte Côté

"Been coming to The Foolish Chicken for well over 10 years both professionally and socially! Food is consistently excellent and service fast and..."

Kevan Burrows

"Went for dinner for our first wedding anniversary. Thoroughly enjoyed the chicken and the sweet potato fries! It was so nice to have an actual meal..."

Skye Metcalfe

"Celiac safe gluten free ! Delicious and compliant ! Highly recommended for all..."

Peggy Hodgins-Macgregor

"We were visiting from the US and my daughter with Celiac wanted wings. They were amazing and she couldn't of been happier. A wonderful staff and..."

Scott Leamon

"I noted a Foolish Chicken Takeout menu on the zomato website. There is no Takeout menu on the actual Foolish Chicken website so I called..."

Ken Hansen

"I love love love this place! My family and I go here at least once every couple of weeks, the staff are always so friendly and attentive. And the..."

Becky Yach

"We went to the Foolish Chicken tonight and were glad we did. After 3 weeks of eating out 3 meals a day, their down to earth food felt great. The..."

Sylvia Thomas

"Great place! My family decided to celebrate the end of the semester with a nice dinner. The Foolish Chicken is one of our favourite joint in..."

Monique Kaye

"We ordered a full rack of ribs and half a chicken for two people and we were stuffed. We had bbq baked beans and fries on the side. The fries were..."

Juliecung

"Just ate there with family - generous amounts of awesome food, and friendly, excellent service. I'd recommend to anyone. We'll be going back for..."

Angus Cairnie

"A little gem of a restaurant tucked away in Wellington West. Good service, great food and reasonable prices. I had the pulled chicken and it was..."

D. Leclair

"You should visit this place just for the desserts. Seriously, best rice pudding I've ever had, hands down! It's not too sweet and the coconut crumble..."

Alisha Ding

"Serious Chicken!. This is a real fun place that knows how to feed you. The chicken is amazing, the nachos are legit and the cheesecakes are a..."

Food Baby

"Great food, high quality, very fair price. I ate here, again, and why wouldn't I? When you want a great bite, at very reasonable prices, this place..."

Eli

"Best value in HIntonburgh!. HIntonburgh is overflowing with artisanal filler, truffle oil, and food with saucy titles and no substance. The foolish..."

Michaelhjanssen

"Amazing cheesecakes!!! Best in the city. Food is okay, but all worth it for the..."

Courtney

"Something to SCREAM ABOUT!!. As someone who has allergies ( very serious ones) to wheat, nuts and other things.Last night we decided to take the..."

Jocelyn Remus

"Worth trying. The food (chicken and ribs) is so delicious and the service is very amicable. They care about their clientele and it seems they have a..."

Amber99_

"Great food, generous portions. Stopped by for lunch with coworkers today, and almost missed the place because it was so small. But the food is great,..."

Hoxjennifer

"Superb food. Nice people and reasonable prices. Desserts are fantastic. Great family friendly place too. Local beer on tap... overall a..."

Dara

"Best Chicken and Ribs Joint in the city. Have been here quite a few times, and leave pretty happy. It doesn't matter what meat you choose - the ribs,..."

Kevincardoza

"Unbelievable ribs!! The chipotle sauce is great on their home sliced fries. Will not go anywhere else for ribs and wings!! The Snicker's pie is a..."

Coach

"AH-Mazing!!. Had dinner at The Foolish Chicken with my husband and baby last night. I had been there once before with a large crowd and remember it..."

Preggers And Hungry

"Great food (and dessert) Ju.... Great food (and dessert)Just had a wonderful dinner with my husband and two children. My husband said the..."

CMac

"Pretty decent bbq chicken. The bbq sauce was delicious - the chicken was very, very juicy. Enjoyed the chicken a bit better than the ribs, but they..."

Stiney

"You get the goodness you pay for. Very similar to Swiss Chalet, only everything is actually as good as it sounds, plus there's a little more Soul..."

Jabber Wock

"Lovely surprise. What a wonderful time we had eating at The Foolish Chicken!This is definitely a must for any gluten-free eater - the..."

R.C.

"MMMHHH!. Went there for lunch a few weeks ago. Nice little place. I ordered the half rotisserie chicken (all dark) and it was the juiciest chicken I..."

Golf Chick

"Nothing foolish about this great choice. The chicken and ribs are always incredible. Deserts such as the carrot cake and others are always delicious...."

Glenn-johnson

"Good food. Good simple food with good service and a decent pricepoint. So nice when the owner checks on you. The food is always good. Not unique, but..."

Really Love Good Food

"Surprisingly good. While I visited for lunch the quality and diversity of menu items was unexpected. My recollection was that the service could..."

John Smith

"Always a Great Expirience. This is one of my favourite spots in the city. Stumbling upon it with a friend a few months back, I have returned several..."

Kindred-appetite

"Best chicken and ribs in Ottawa!. I've been going to the Foolish Chicken for a few years and it has become one of my favorite restaurants in..."

Luc-Rock Paquin

"I've eaten at the foolish chicken three times now and I really do enjoy it. The fries are amazing and the chicken and rib sauce is delicious too. I..."

DoomsdayBunny

"Had the Dr Pepper Pulled Chicken with sweet potato fries. Excellent...fresh...chicken wasnt dried out. Chipotle Mayo for the fries was delicious...."

Ange

"I have gone to the Foolish Chicken for a number of work lunches and I always enjoy myself and leave full and happy. Simple menu, cozy atmosphere,..."

Charlie's Girl

"Went for lunch. Had the BBQ chicken wrap and I thought it was amazing! It was served with fresh cut fries, coleslaw and a pickle. Service was good...."

TanYa

"Nice place... Great chesecake!. Overall I love the atmosphere of this place. Staff is friendly and attentive, the decor is homey, the food is good,..."

Dajd987

"The food here is amazing and the owner obviously loves his restaurant and his job. It really shows..."

Travis C

"No foolish chicken this one!. We had a great meal here with the kids. The ribs were to die for and some of the best we have ever had. Kids very happy..."

Gillian Cole

"Good chicken and ribs. They aren't the best chicken and ribs but they are good. I enjoyed my quarter chicken and half rack of ribs with a side salad...."

Jessica

"LOVE the bbq wrap. I just love the Foolish Chicken. It was recommended to me by a neighbour and I'm so happy they mentioned it! My favourite item is..."

Lemontang

"I'm in heaven!. This is, without doubt, the best barbecued chicken I have ever had. Anywhere. The chicken legs are crispy-skinned, moist and..."

Rina

"LOVE the food and atmosphere here. Would opt for these guys over almost any other "roast chicken" joint in..."

Kris Joseph

"Great Place to eat!. My wife and I like to try new (to us) restaurants, however time and time again we find are way back to the Foolish Chicken. The..."

Garth

"Cute atmosphere/space and really great food. Good food and tasty gluten free options (and a good amount of options!). Service is great, great..."

Tashina McLean

"Order for Pick Up: Dr. Pepper Chicken Sandwich and half dark meat chicken meal. Good food. Bun was burnt. A whole pickle spear would be nice as would..."

Brian Ouellette

"Never heard of this place tell a family member said we were going here for another family members birthday. Small place but the food was honestly..."

Tanner

"Amazing Food. Wonderful Service. And many Gluten Free options. Our friend needs to eat gluten free and they were visiting from out of town. We..."

Richard Salonga

"Cheesecake delight! We ordered a white chocolate cranberry cheesecake for takeout/delivery. Oh my, was that ever good! The cake was put together..."

Hugh Ellis

"Good portions of tasty chicken and ribs! I feel like I can say I had a satisfying meal. It's a great little spot to grab a bite. The staff is..."

Oran R

"Absolutely delicious and family friendly to boot! Dessert was absolutely divine and made in house! BBQ chicken (amazing sauce), beef chili soup..."

Maria Muto-Pomakis

"BEST CELIAC FRIENDLY RESTAURANT. They have a seperate fryer for gluten free orders and the chicken fingers were really good with fries. But make sure..."

Laura Klaver

Courtyard Restaurant

84/100 (1224 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"I just got married at the Courtyard Restaurant this past weekend. We had a winter wedding with a perfect snowfall for the outdoor pics in the..."

David Lefort

"I had attended a wedding this past weekend. The salmon dish I had was absolutely amazing! I strongly recommend this place if you want to have a nice..."

Meagan Young

"My newly wedded husband, John and I had a beautiful reception with our family and friends on February 12th 2018 as part of the Vendors for Vows. The..."

Marlene Baker Lister

"I recently attended a wedding there and all I can say is the food ( I recommend the steak) was fabulous and so was the service. Well worth a trip to..."

Jeffrey Fairs

"My husband and I recently got married at the Courtyard Restaurant, and it was amazing! The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. We immediately fell..."

Erin Corvid

"Pretty amazing place. We both picked delicious entrees and the surroundings were pretty cool. The service was good and our time there was..."

Darlene Cleven

"The service was exceptionally good and attentive. The food was sublime: I had Canard du Québec that a was so well prepared and served with warm..."

Denis LaRose

"Excellent wedding venue! Cynthia and all of the Courtyard team were amazing!! Thanks for making our wedding day so special and..."

Dominique Gosselin

"Beautiful old historic building, delicious food and wonderful service. Highly recommend this..."

Pat Arnaud Bourke

"This place is a real charm. Staff are very kind and Cynthia has done such a wonderful job with the planning of our wedding. Thank you..."

Jo Cee

"We held our daughters wedding reception at the courtyard restaurant in Sept 2015. Everything was set up just as we had requested. Staff were very..."

Ellen Baer

"Went to my cousin wedding at this restaurant this past May. Great food and really nice..."

Mareeh Stefaneigh Goattyer

"My sister got married here yesterday. Food came quick, service was responsive and so professional. Made for the perfect day for..."

Paul Bergsma

"Excellent service and excellent food! We had a great dinner in..."

Manon Proulx

"Beautiful place and tasty food. But not very private for a romantic night out. Everyone around can hear what you are talking about even across the..."

Rosamond Robertson

"We enjoyed a wonderful meal celebrating a friend's birthday. We ordered a creamed carrot soup veloutée which was very tasty but the..."

Valerie M. Douglas

"Amazing place for fine dining experience! The patio is the spot to be during the summer! It offers a calm and serene feel in the heart of..."

Hang T

"Situated literally in the courtyard hidden away on George Street, Courtyard provides a beautiful fine dining atmosphere with a European feel. Don't..."

Hoxjennifer

"Good food and excellent service. I had dinner with a friend here. We had the beet and prosciutto appetizer to share. It was delicious. My main was..."

Chris Matthew

"Excellent restaurant. The service is great, the food is delicious. This is fine cuisine. It is expensive but it's worth..."

F

"Great Service, Good Food, but kind of boring. My husband and I decided at the last minute to look for a high end restaurant to celebrate a recent..."

Jean Fisk

"Wonderful experience. We just happened upon this place and decided to go for dinner. It was fabulous. I started with the tomato salad and had the..."

Vanessa

"Worthe very Buck. Love this place! Great ambiance but further more, great helpful and attentive personell within. I like that. Great to see..."

AlexDaniels

"Went here for my anniversary despite the low low review ratings here, as word of mouth says its a great place.Reservation was simple. Called to..."

Joe

"We ate here as guests in a group of 25 and ordered from a set menu with choices for the main and dessert. The mains were definitely the highlight but..."

Mark Hartley

"Our first meal of the day was a true delight, with exemplary service and a brunch menu that journeys into the avant garde. The must have here is the..."

Dobbernation

"I picked this spot for my evening meal during a scouting expedition in the Byward Market area one very hot Sunday morning. What appealed to me,..."

John Thompson

"Every year, the Ottawa Xpress newspaper , a local newspaper, polls Ottawas for their "Best of"s, be they ethnic foods, all-you-can-eat, poutine,..."

FoodiePrints

"And man, is it hot in there! With a fresh new menu, new kitchen and revived staff, this restaurant is definitely one of Ottawa's hottest spots. And..."

Rachelle

"Beautiful decor and atmosphere. The service was excellent. The food was out of this world. The duck was cooked to perfection. The chicken was moist..."

Julie Sommerville

"Wow wow wow. Will definitely be returning. Delicious food, lovely service… what more could you want? Everything was so flavourful and beautifully..."

Caroline Lasia

"We had dinner here for the first time last night. I can’t believe we’ve been sleeping on coming here. We had an excellent evening. The food was..."

Sarah

"Ambiance is great, very famous chef but we did not find the experience worth the price. We ordered: beets salad (3/ 5), chicken dish (5/5), Denver..."

Ipek Yilmaz

"Perfect! We have been organizing an Easter family brunch at the Courtyard for several years and love it. Beautiful setting, delicious food and wine..."

Stephan Sigaud

La Cucina Ristorante

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Excellent food, great service. We were visiting from Whitby/Oshawa area and were looking for a nice place to eat. Saw the sign while stopped at a..."

Janice Copeman

"Took my husband and sons out for a birthday dinner last night. Absolutely delicious! Super hot, fresh ingredients, excellent service made for one of..."

Cheryl Boushey

"First time won’t be last time. Ambiance is lovely, service was great but the food, hot and delicious. Zucchini chips were delicious, salad..."

France Constantineau

"It was excellent service and food. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to have a great ..."

Samantha Allen-Hanna

"After receiving gift cards, we visited this gem of a restaurant on Saturday evening. The staff were welcoming, friendly and very attentive. The food..."

Tracey Bloom

"Amazing food and spectacularly personalized service. A must to try for lunch or..."

Angie Stockley

"Excellent food and services! Great pasta and amazing dessert! Highly..."

Angie Hon

"Yummy food , very nice place and friendly..."

Nevine Kamal Halim

"I absolutely love this restaurant! The food, the atmosphere, just amazing! I’m from out of town but my husband and I have made it a tradition to..."

Ashley Providenti

"Delicious! Friendly staff and doesn’t break the..."

Angela Medaglia Bontes

"Had a wonderful lunch with my son and his wife. Excellent fast service, but did not feel rushed to..."

Kimberley Collingwood-Joncas

"Wanted to try something different as we are from out of town (Sudbury). Nice quiet atmosphere, service was excellent and the food was delicious!..."

Marissa Betts

"My husband and I had the most wonderful meal here. The service was exceptionally good, and the food was authentic and delicious. Already planning our..."

Kristin Dawn

"Was there last night! The food and wine was delicious as usual. Amazing service In such a wonderful atmosphere! Keep it up Cucina! Well done......."

Julien Bazinet

"Received a gift card for Christmas so it was our first time there today.....AMAZING the Zuchinni Chips and Classic Brushetta are so delicious as well..."

April Jones Miron

"Exceptional service perfectly compliments the 'I can't believe how amazing this food is' thought with every bite. I have recommended LaCucina to all..."

Rob Ouellette

"Just wow! My wife and I visited la Cucina Ristorante for a late lunch and we had a fabulous experience. The service was very personalized, the..."

Patrice Bédard

"Very impressed by everything we experienced today. We went for dinner and the service was top notch. The ambience is perfect, with subtle lighting..."

Anuj Saxena

"We were greeted amazingly by Ryan - the wine selection was amazing and the process from taking order to brining food to the table was right on time ...."

Nariman Mani

"Delicious and well presented dishes. Spacious and morden atmosphere. I would give 5 stars if the music is softer. We will definitely visit again...."

Linda Lee

"Our experience here at La Cucina was a great one. We went for an event during Christmas. Place was nice and cozy. The ambiance was great. Very warm...."

Richard Salonga

"A nice Italian restaurant in Kanata. Our server was awesome. We had as an appetizer, smells and burrata and cheese. The veal marsala was a good..."

Larry Taylor

"Wow! My husband and I came here to get real Italian food and boy did they deliver! Amazing food, fantastic waiter, food was quick and piping hot...."

Cara M

La Roma

84/100 (1303 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"My absolute favourite Italian restaurant in Ottawa. The food is always delicious, the quality of their ingredients is prime, their desert are to die..."

Camila Bousquet

"Fantastic little italian restaurant ! The owner / our server was friendly and delivered excellent service! I had the manicotti julianna and it did..."

Whitney Burnand

"Fantastic experience with food and service. Came for presdelicious, but would come back again for random eats or..."

Yiling Zhu

"Great little spot where you can bring your own wine. Both kinds of gnocchi we tried we absolutely delicious. Will definitely be returning..."

Lucky Kard

"The food was good. The service was great. My husband ordered a pasta cream sauce dish and I ordered the Gallo pizza, both were tasty but the garlic..."

KD McCarthy

"The food is not bad, but this is $13 brunch looks like. I believe it’s only for kids not..."

Ruikang Liu

"Really liked this establishment. The owner talked to us about how he originally wanted to be an olive farmer and how they pick their olives just..."

Dave Watts

"I have nothing but amazing things to say about this restaurant. I was quite taken aback to read negative reviews. I have always had wonderful..."

Julie Johnston

The Table

84/100 (1111 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"We absolutely love the Table and have been frequenting this restaurant for years. Tons of vegan and gluten free options, beautiful variety,..."

Catherine Alarie

"My absolute favourite restaurant in Eastern Ontario. Love the variety and the numerous gluten-free vegan options. Perfect place for a Celiac vegan...."

A.D. Parker

"Just went here to see the Art Work of Parmatma. I was really impressed by the food. I had little bits of all the salads on my plate - plus some..."

Molly Forsythe

"Outstanding! I am so happy that I stopped by to check it out. The food was amazing. It was well labelled, with such a great selection of dishes that..."

Suzanne Legault

"It is a great place for a quick meal . Serve yourself . The deserts are good..."

Rick Gilker

"I came here with my husband, while visiting Ottawa from Trenton. We're both on the 2nd go around for the Wildfit 90 day Challenge and this..."

Lorraine LaPointe

"I went for the first time a week or so ago and the service was incredible - so friendly, so engaging and beyond nice. And the food! OH, the food...."

Jo Potvin

"Yesterday I wrote a review that was meant for the Green door ! Anyhow I removed it this morning . I would like to point out that I was contacted..."

Karen Mackey

"My first time there and it was fabulous. The staff were very helpful as they could see we were first timers. The food was delicious! My first..."

Deborah Brummell

"Always great food and genuinely friendly staff! The rewards are an excellent perk as well...."

Andrea Lindsey

"I picked my AirBNB in Ottawa just to be close to this place. In 15 years I've never found a better vegan..."

Dan Grant

"The food was exceptional and the customer service was literally the best I've ever had! I will be going back for..."

Paige Morgan Patrois

"One of my favourite restaurants. Not only is the food delicious and healthy, the desserts are some of the best that I've tried in vegetarian..."

Nathalie Charette Howard

"My go to place for a meal on the fly. Awesome vegetarian food and friendly service! Love this..."

Katheryn Cochrane

"Always great food. Always great varieties and fresh. I just had (devoured ) the deconstructed babaganouj....YUM. And now there are samosas...more..."

Shalonda Isom

"My favorite restaurant in Ottawa!..."

Marie Jelonek

"The Table catered two events for the History Department (the graduate colloquium and a networking event) and we were very satisfied with their..."

Kira Smith

"So good � truly love the flavour of the..."

Tameka J Richi

"Great soul food by great people! Highly recommended!..."

Jean-François Dugas

"Great vegan / vegetarian food. BEST deserts in the..."

Corey Sheikh

"The food is fresh, tasty and healthy. I would eat here several times a week if I..."

Jutta Peel

"By far my favourite lunch spot. The food is always delicious, always fresh, and there is lots of variety. The staff is so inviting and friendly...."

Andrea Lee

"The table is my go to for take our meals. Their soups lasagnas and quiche reheat wonderfully and above all they are healthy. I feel you can't beat..."

Siobhan Rene

"One of our favorite vegetarian restaurants in Ottawa, which we visit sometimes for a full meal with vast selection ... or for our take out meals for..."

Laura Cram

"Finally someone has put together my two favourite components of dining: Vegan and Buffet. The selection was incredible, as I filled my plate with a..."

Noah Gould

"Most restaurants pretend to be clean. While the Table actually serves wholesome clean food that leaves you feeling better after eating then when you..."

Bruce Hulse

"Good variety and creative choices on offer. Some staples are always served but there is a clear effort to push the envelope. Clean place,..."

Ahmad Lutfi

"Absolutely amazing experience. The buffet was fresh and everything was really tasty. And the staff was so friendly and nice! Great vegan food for a..."

Jayne Kelso

"My husband and I were very happy with the vegan gluten free pizza special. The crust was a wonderful texture and the toppings and sauce were very..."

Michelle Menard

"FOOD IS AMAZING. Good quality produce and fresh. Waitress with red hair was very kind. Will definitely be coming back..."

Martin Belanger

"Not only is this place much easier to eat at because it caters to dietary needs, but the food is also delicious! Non vegetarians/vegans would enjoy..."

Yoshuna

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Ottawa Manor

84/100 (1284 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our server Bryan on Friday the 16th was the highlight of the night. We don't usually go to dinner at places like this (mass produced food), but we..."

DustinandSam

"Amazing steak and service. Had the baseball top sirloin rare and it was to die for. There was a small bit of fat on the side, the meat was super..."

Generically Honest

"Very hard to find a fault with our dining experience. Perfectly cooked thick cut steak, gorgeous fluffy garlic potatoes with chunks of skin a great..."

GRamsay

"Always a pleasant evening out at any keg restaurant. This location definitely has a unique charm to it. Service was excellent and my steak was..."

Little Miss Foodie

"Came here on a Saturday night, needed reservations well in advance to secure a time slot we wanted (1wk heads up). They were courteous enough to ask..."

KoalaKouple

"The Keg on Richmond Road makes the best (and most expensive!) steak I have ever had in Ottawa. Remarkable quality and service, and the garden outside..."

Liam

"If I want to go somewhere for a special occasion, or I want a great steak, this is where I go. You probably need reservations, so keep that in..."

Jessica Parent

"Fantastic experience! The location is a beautiful old house wonderfully redone, and the service was great. Steaks were all cooked perfectly, sides..."

Lauren

"Celebrated a birthday, table of 7. Food is consistently delicious. Rare rib steak was huge and melted in my mouth. The crab cakes were equally as..."

Jim

"LOVE IT...My wife and I have been to the manor a few times and enjoyed the food and atmosphere.. We like it so much that we had our wedding reception..."

Kurto

"Like it!. We have been to many Keg restaurants across Canada, and this is one of the best. I love the way they have maintained the character of the..."

Y-Mu64

"Good steaks in an old manor. Another great Ottawa venue makes for an interesting Keg experience. We had 2 x prime rib, one filet and one rib steak...."

Herb

"Consistently Good. My family has celebrated our birthdays and anniversaries here for the past year. Food is consistently prepared and good. We have..."

Zuniqua Nilakantha

"Wow. Amazing food and very helpful waiter. Will be going back soon for sure. Make sure you have..."

Alexandra H

"Jack. Expensive but I knew that before I went. Food is..."

Jack Wang

"Dinner for 8 recently on the patio. Reminded me of the old song lyrics... I went to a garden party.... Lovely & awesome steak, prime rib, chicken &..."

Roy Sunstrum

"Different...Good Different. The Bad: They don't do lunchThe Good: The Environment has character and the food is quality. To be expected..."

Better IS Better

"Great location for a Keg restaurant. Really cool old house with a garden outside. Other than that its the same great quality you expect from the Keg...."

Jessica

"Yummy food and..."

Jenny Takahashi

"We’re both huge fans of The Keg (although I haven’t been in more than two years) because their steaks are always so consistent. This particular..."

Julia Kent

Chez Lucien

83/100 (3133 ratings)

"This restaurant is fantastic! We went here for dinner and were very impressed with the food and the atmosphere. The burger was amazing and the fries..."

Stuart Germain

"Cute little restaurant and bar. Customer service was great, restaurant atmosphere was awesome and not far from downtown. I had the Bourgeois Burger..."

Amy Sciezer

"Walked around the market looking for a cozy vibe with good food that wouldn’t cost too much. Walked by Chez Lucien and it was exactly what we were..."

Meghan Hickey

"We always wanted to try this place and happened to be around the area today, so we decided to stop for brunch/ lunch. The place is nice and cozy, the..."

Nichole Lee

"A friend took me here to try the burgers. Didn't disappoint! Massive portion and includes both fries and salad. Decent beer selection too. It's an..."

Michael Law

"Nice spot! Cozy and great ambiance if you want a shift from the busy street areas. Service was good and friendly. Food was delicious. Started off..."

Tania R

"The protein salad is an awesome vegan option here. The tofu burger is also great! So happy to see vegan options at a cute..."

Julie Furber

Simply Biscotti

83/100 (1105 ratings)

"The staff were very friendly. We had coffee and biscotti’s and both were excellent. Very very reasonable prices as well. We will definitely be..."

Allie

"Nice little coffee shop in the heart of Little Italy. <br/>There is a huge selection of affordably priced tasty desserts, all to be washed..."

Cal76

"Cute little pastry shop in the middle of Little Italy. They have such a gorgeous selection of treats, it's really hard to choose. The service is very..."

Hoxjennifer

"High-quality biscotti in a huge assortment of flavors. There are a few tables inside making it a nice spot to grab a biscotti and a coffee, but I..."

Stephanie White

"Cute coffee shop in Little Italy. The service we received was excellent and we really appreciated the recommendations that were provided. We tried..."

Tazmin Mitha

"The cafe itself is tiny and has a very cozy feel to it. I love the fact that the cafe has a lot of options to choose from, both to eat and drink. The..."

Pradyumna Gujjar

"Delicious pastries, great drinks, relaxing vibe. I haven't been here since they were called Simply Biscotti but I love the renovated space..."

Shamima Begum

"Coming from Toronto, I’d say the price is fair, taste is decent, but not impressive. Maybe I was having high expectations after read the good..."

Simon Liao

"Great little cafe. The deserts are very yummy. Only thing I'd say to add is more gluten/dairy/lactose free options for the deserts. Highlight was the..."

AKIRECAT13 DREAMWEAVER

"Tasty panini and a creamy pistachio cake! Cute place in the neighborhood. They have a big selection of pastries and..."

Adrian Larose

"My friend and I go to Carmelito’s almost everyday for lunch. Staff is super friendly and the food is amazing. We always look forward to seeing the..."

Roxy Ayoub

1 Elgin

83/100 (1055 ratings)

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"Convenient location if staying near Parliament Hill. Classic interior but reserve seating outside-- a large patio for a great view along the Rideau..."

Joel Tadeo

"Had a fantastic meal before a show. The mushroom toast, gnocchi, tofu bowl, and creme brulee were all fresh, flavourful, and filling. The cocktails..."

Aidan Calcutt

"Had some difficulties finding our way in from the underground parking as doors were locked throughout (which, really, the restaurant ought to..."

alex m

"1 ELGIN is a hidden gem of fine dining! Great location with a view of the canal, 1 ELGIN has a beautiful interior space and the promise of a..."

Annie and Aoife

"Beautiful location for some excellent fine dining. Not inexpensive but the door service and view from the patio make it a great spot to..."

Robert Long

"Had a great Sunday evening dinner here recently. The food and the service was fantastic and it was nice to sit beside the canal and enjoy a summer..."

Geoff Hamer

"Enjoyed the meal. The staff is friendly and the service was nice too. We went there for our anniversary dinner, and so the dessert was made..."

TANUSHREE JAIN

"Had the most incredible experience here!! The ambiance of being by the water and the volume of the restaurant was absolutely amazing. Our server was..."

Mackenzie Coleman

A Thing For Chocolate

"Great little place for brunch, and they have a whole vegan menu which is awesome !! I got a savoury crepe with "cheese", mushroom and spinach and it..."

Katy Coe

"Great place for dessert first! Delicious crepes, very friendly service, and great atmosphere to lounge in. Highly recommend the Mont Blanc crepe..."

Marty Brett

"Very cute and cozy spot. The crepes are delicious! I had a teriyaki chicken crepe that tasted so good I would have eaten another! Then I had the..."

Nay Atallah

"Cute little place with vegan and gluten free options! Delicious crepes and great service..."

Émilie Arnett

"loved this place! out of this world savoury and sweet crapes, and a whole separate vegan menu :) the owner was very friendly, definitely going back..."

Salma Yar

"Can not disagree with any of the other reviews/ will be one of our favorites/ fun to watch Omar make your crepe/ tasty salad and one of the most..."

Robert Bigras

"What a wonderful gem of a place. My husband and I, along with our kids ate here this evening and left full and satisfied. We had crepes and dessert..."

Jacy Leclair

"Stylish and scrumptious little place to savour real European chocolate, crepes, and home-made ice-cream! One of the friendliest and most welcoming..."

Anastasiya Borodinova

"I can't recommend this place highly enough! Although they are justifiably known for their desserts, for example sweet crepes... they also serve..."

Violet D'Hiver

"I absolutely love this place. The ambiance is perfect and the crêpes and chocolate delicious!!! I'm not in town as often as I'd like, but whenever I..."

T H

"This place is great! I always bring my wife, and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming :) The chef clearly puts so much care and thought into..."

Meenakshi

"My friends and I enjoyed this cozy place for dessert last night. Although they were low on chocolate and out of marshmallows for the chocolate..."

Yazzy

"My boyfriend and I have been here several times. It's our favourite crepe spot in Ottawa. Always a friendly environment. Super cozy seating. Homemade..."

Chelcey

"Amazing/Super friendly service & delicious crapes with lots of selection to choose from. Such a cute little shop!! Can't wait to visit again..."

Victoria

"Always a fantastic time when coming to this quaint spot in the heart of Wellington village. When walking in the door one is always greeted with a..."

Christopher Spaull

"Delicious crepes and fantastic desserts!! Sweet or savoury, you really can't go wrong! We also tried their chocolate cheesecake with Oreo crust and a..."

Linz

"This is a wonderful place to go on a first date! The atmosphere is cosy and warm and the crepe are amazing! The only thing is that their chai lattes..."

Stéphanie Quinn

"I visited a thing for chocolate in the middle of the week, late in the afternoon. The store has a cozy home feel to it, but was very small and..."

Yara Idris

"The food is delicious and the service is very "homey" and upbeat :) for a great savory and sweet brunch, it's a good bang for your..."

Veroniquelaflamme85

"Comfy, cozy, chocolately. A Thing For Chocolate located on Wellington West is the best place to go if you love crêpes and you love chocolate for..."

Kristin L.

"It's not just something you eat. It's a piece of art work that can not be described by words. The chef is an artist who truly understood the..."

Muen Jay

"Came for Sunday brunch. The wait was about half hour as it's a tiny place that seats 10-15 at capacity. Lattes are pretty standard but the crepes are..."

Samantha Singh

"A Thing For Chocolate. Went in for a cup of coffee, loved the coffee and the atmosphere. Would strongly recommend visiting this..."

Qellis1

"This time I went with my whole family. It was a treat. Everyone enjoyed it. My daughter did not like her desert crepe. He replaced with a custom..."

Sanjiv

"Vegan Wow desserts :). Super tasty desserts and hot chocolate! I love this place!Be sure to ask what they have that is vegetarian - the..."

Diana

"Yum!. We went here for dessert on a Friday night. It's a great space to chill, with a few tables and some couches. I had the creme brulee. It was..."

Aussie Critic

"Cute Cafe. Went with friends for dessert and we wished we hadn't already eaten dinner because the savory crepes sounded really good! we opted to..."

Spooner

"Lovely food, great owner. Had the cordon bleu savoury crepe, the creme brulee, the chocolate tart, the hot chocolate and the little chocolate..."

Caramelsage

"Banana Custard Blackberry Crepe. A perfect combination of flavours put together by..."

Dara

"Spectacular Chocolate Flavours. I had the now famous hazelnut chocolate crepes that Owner Omar proudly crafts! Wow... is the only word that can..."

Carl Stockhaus

"You need to go here! First of all, the food is fantastic and more importantly, the owner (Omar) is a caring and lovely human being. The..."

Ronksls

"Chocolate Americano was amazing!. I stopped by for a coffee after doing some thrift shopping, and lucky for me the World Cup happened to be..."

Lily P

"Lovely place. Cool owner, very caring and passionate. Had three items, chocolate tart, brownies, and a hazelnut cake. Each were totally satisfying...."

Bob And Kittie

"What a surprizingly nice cozy place to have a bite, lunch or coffee. Omar, the Owner is such a wonderful host. Food is nice and prices are very..."

Said

"Just had a delightful breakfast at A Thing for Chocolate after hearing and reading great things. Very reasonably priced for the quality of food, cozy..."

Yumyumgimmiesome

"Been here twice now and had consistently delicious food and great service. The cream of earl grey tea is my new favourite. Prices are all very..."

Zelda

"Superb little cafe on Wellington West! Beautiful crepes, great lattes, cosy and comfortable. The house chocolate crepe is especially good. We enjoyed..."

Katy

"Delicious savoury and sweet. I can't believe no one has opened a crepe place in the neighborhood before. We used to drive to Hunt Club for this type..."

Scott

"Fabulous new addition to Wellington West!. I really enjoyed my first visit to A Thing for Chocolate. The owner was very welcoming and told me it was..."

Locavore

"The name itself did it for us, there's no way we couldn't walk in. The small chocolatier truly lives up to its name too as everything from food to..."

Cuiscenes

"Definitely a good experience, we showed up with a half hour to close and still got the full treatment. Stayed past close and was never asked to hurry..."

Wanderlust Digest

"Food is delicious and the prices are ok. Place is nice and cozy, good music and atmosphere. The service was good but I wish they had waiters to take..."

Christian Navarro

"This place is awesome, whether you like sweet or savory, their kitchen does a hell of a job. I'm a big fan of locally owned businesses that take..."

Zain Kara

"What a cozy little cafe! I went twice while visiting friends. The first time I had ordered the Sweet English (bananas, berries, and custard) on a..."

A.K. “Ames” Cyrway

"Super friendly staff, great crepes. I tried the savory and the sweet ones and they are absolutely amazing! Small place but definitely worth a..."

frederic larin

"Very cute place! The service was so friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. Definitely..."

Jacqueline Thurston

"I don't miss the chance to eat there each time I visit Ottawa, cozy place, great food, I have personally tried & enjoyed the chicken peso, steak,..."

charif haidar

"This is a very amazing place! My husband and I brought our kids for Friday dinner. This is why we loved it: A) The kids loved their food, and they..."

Diana Seguin

Milestones

81/100 (2179 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I really enjoyed the food. The only complaint I could have is that it took a while to be acknowledged after being seated. We've gone a few times in..."

Ibrahim

"Good place.. we had passion fruit, Miami ice, bluecandy, Moscow mule, and Bellini drinks.. Mediterranean chicken, pesto chickenpasta, portbello..."

Chindam Ramyasree

"As regulars at this location we are always please with the great food and service, however this time around Robert the host is amazing! he did a..."

paige mason

"Amazing staff and service, food was great! we sat outside on the patio and it was a little windy so we got to enjoy the warmth of their heater they..."

Braden (Crusher15)

"My husband loves spicy food and this is the first restaurant that was able to meet his standards when requesting extra spice on his meal. Thank you..."

Madelaine Kluska

"We are visiting from Australia and have been here twice this visit (have been here in the past). Milestones did not disappoint. The food is always..."

Jennifer Austin

"Great night out and excellent host to a couple ladies for some celebratory drinks. Adam & Steve were very attentive and always ensured our water and..."

Emily Beauchamp

"Food was good. Very pricey, though. Looks like, the administration tries to make return on the profits, lost during the pandemic. Price of the..."

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Milestones

81/100 (2634 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wonderful service by all staff. The pan fried calamari entree was very tasty and tender. Steak and frites was equally delightful. Will..."

Marilyn Gallant

"Love the location. The food is good but a bit too fatty. The miso cod was extremely delicious though. The fries were super crispy. The seafood pasta..."

Jennifer Akl

"A real surprise. We have gone to many Milestones in the past and have had subpar service and subpar food. The service was great and the food..."

Richard M. Salonga

"Went there Saturday night with friends and everything we had was great . Chorizo mozzarella balls we're delicious as we're the bruschetta and..."

The Butcher

"I've been here a few times now for lunch, brunch and just drinks. Service has always been friendly and prompt and the food delicious. I do think they..."

Vanessa

"Had a great experience. Went on a Friday evening, wasn't too busy. Drinks were delicious. Food was excellent. I think we had the only male server in..."

Beatrice

"By far the best Milestones restaurant I have visited. The decor is beautiful and the service was fantastic! I had the milestones trio and everything..."

Amy L.

"Excellent new Milestone's with great..."

DaSmash

"LOVE. Love this place, friendly service, a beautiful atmosphere and a great snacks/cocktail menu for an easy night out :):) Will be going back..."

Hoxjennifer

"Visited April 21 2022, around 6-7 pm (roughly) First time here. My partner brought me here to have a lil celebration. Thanks to him. I like the..."

A.K. A

"Covid has brought tough times to all of us and with short staff they are still doing their best to serve everyone. I went there with my family and..."

Parvinder Singh

"Ordered the coconut calamari ($15), wagyu beef meatloaf ($25) and sweet chili chicken bowl ($22). Everything was good but we found the sweet chili..."

Rebecca

"Great food, interesting menu, great service, friendly staff. Not loud, good music, good lighting. Not..."

Christopher LaHaise

"Tried chicken wings and pasta and loved them. Good service and quality. Liked the..."

Gopal rao

Lago Bar And Grill

81/100 (1219 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I reserved a table for 4 to celebrate a best friends Birthday at the Lago last night. I AM SO GLAD I MADE THAT RESERVATION!!! To Start: There was a..."

Sarah Fildes

"We used the Groupon which I would suggest. If not using Groupon, maybe not. Here's why:The good: We hoped for a fun, fancy date night and..."

MrsFoodie

"Good Experience - Enjoyed the Food. I am huge fan of Groupons, for trying new places. We went to the restaurant, which is great because there is a..."

Krys Fonseca

"Great dishes. Apps are huge and almost fill like an entree. Service was great. The restaurant is gorgeous and huge. Would be a great place for a..."

Jesse

"Good Times. I have read many mixed reviews about Lago. I just got engaged and their venue looked ideal for a wedding reception, so we figured we..."

Lach33

"I've come here a few times now and the food is always amazing. Great atmosphere and wonderful..."

Negativenancy

"A really nice spot. Free parking accros the street. Lots of room, delicious menu, good..."

Phil

"Artsy Canadian Contemporary Cuisine with an EXQUISITE VIEW!!!. Upon walking into this restaurant last summer, we were impressed at the contemporary..."

Pej Daddy

"Event staff was the nicest and fast service ever. I didn't make there job easy and the staff did amazing. Went for a wedding. Beautiful space. Very..."

lee findlay

"We held our wedding at LAGO in the Vista Room this past weekend and cannot recommend this venue enough! We were absolutely thrilled with how..."

Erika Campbell

"Very nice place I attended a wedding reception. The food was good, staff is nice and the view of Dow's lake is..."

Marc

"We had our wedding in the main restaurant earlier this month and it was amazing. The staff was so well organized, the wedding went off without a..."

Rachel Worgan

"We attended a wedding reception. It was nicely set up and it was nice to have the balcony on a warm night. The food was good; there was a poutine bar..."

Sandra

"We held one of our first company events at Lago recently and the staff and Gyneya were so accommodating and helpful. It was very clear that her team..."

Stephanie Kaila

"We had the most incredible time at Lago! This venue was absolutely beautiful and the staff were amazing and ready to put a smile on our faces! They..."

Melanie Doucette

"Our wedding here was nothing short of magical. We had the absolute best experience. I'm sure everyone thinks their wedding was the best...but ours..."

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