TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

Yangtze

73/100 (2158 ratings)

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"I really enjoyed this place, and will definitely be coming again! They’ve got so many options, especially seafood ones! I had a spring roll, the..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"By far one of my top 5 favorite restaurants in Ottawa. The atmosphere is a throwback to years gone by and that's probably why I like it so much...."

Tracey Lynne Shadwell

"Saturday dim sum - the place wasn't too crowded arriving at 11am for dim sum. The dim sum was decent. Ordered 6dishes for approx $35 not including..."

MooMoo

"This is one of my regular spots for Chinese food and it has a special place in my heart since it's linked with so many birthdays and get togethers. I..."

Nael Hajjar

"Only ever had delivery and only ever ordered dim sum, but they deserved a review for a few reasons. First of all, their dim sum is GIGANTIC!! Ok, I..."

BonVivant

"Ordered for the shrimp and pork Shui My.......Very tasty Pork eggroll was tasty and I was supplied with hot sauce and plum..."

Ben Jammin

"I went to Yangtze recently for dim sum. Although, for the record, I went later in the day, so the experience could be completely different during..."

Four Leaf Clover

"The restaurant is close to the Chinese arch. The building looks nice from the outside. There were a lot of tables. The service was fast, and the food..."

Futurama Zoidberg

"I've been coming here for about 7-8 years now. It is definitely the best dim-sum in Ottawa, although thats not saying too much since our dim-sum is..."

Amy

"Still good after decades in Ottawa. Classic Chinese dining. Enjoy their pepper steak, Peking duck although a bit more meat than skin would be great,..."

Costa

"This restaurant Is amazing . The service that we received was impeccable and the food is not anything regular , it is of quality and flavor . The..."

Corinna

"Great good, and so much selection. I would definitely recommend this place for vegetarians because they have a lot of veggie selection. Also they..."

Zoe M

"Easily one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. Excellent service and a good sized menu with the specialty being Dim Sum. People come from all over..."

TheFoodFella

"A classic place for my family and I! We've been coming for years and the food is delicious! Not healthy, because it's oily but delicious nonetheless...."

Kim Nguyen

"Been here a number of times for Dim Sum, and it has always been very busy. In fact, years ago this was my first Dim Sum experience ever.There were..."

Jessica Parent

"Lovely atmosphere & dim sum. Yangtze is probably the most aesthetically pleasing Chinese restaurant I've come across in Ottawa. The atmosphere is..."

Hoxjennifer

"Great food, great atmosphere. The food is very on point, this ain't some western-ized Chinese food. The space is well decorated, though a bit..."

AshleyMChen

"Don't expect good service, but expect delicious food. I have been going here since I was a kid, I have never been disappointed by the food. Do not..."

Omnomnom

"The way to go. We had an order of "ha gau", "ha coeng", and "gon caau ngau ho".Jay liked that their food was nothing fancy, presented and..."

Bob And Kittie

"Great for Dim Sum. We've been going for years - it has gotten more expensive but what hasn't?We only have had dim sum..."

O_rangekrush

"Consitently Good Food at low prices. I've been going to Yangtze since I was 12 years old and it has consistently improved and redefined itself. When..."

SLAW

"Decent-Good Food, Big Servings. Went out on a whim with four other friends after work on a Monday night. We drove up Bank around 9 p.m. and stopped..."

GerritD

"Lunch in chinatown. My girlfriend and i were told about this restaurant by my cousin and just had to try it. Great food, nice atmosphere and great..."

Graham Alexander

"Good atmosphere, good food. Poor service. A smile now and then couldn't..."

ChristopherS

"Exceptionally good Thai basil eggplant. Best eggplant dish I've ever..."

Paul ES

"Been go here for 20+ years. They have some of the best dim sum in Ottawa especially on weekends and holidays . Be prepared to wait if you come in..."

Rousser

"Food good. Service unpredictable.. Since I first went to Yangtze in 2005, I have found the food consistently well prepared, but the service less than..."

Zuniqua Nilakantha

"WONDERFUL!. Love this place! The service is bang on. Water is constantly being refilled with you barely noticing they are doing it. The waitresses..."

Johnny

"Dimsum. I am a HUGE fan of dimsum, and I go here only for dimsum.Could someone suggest me a better place for dimsum if they know any? I have..."

D.J

"We do the take out thing!. We love this place so much that we're willing to drive down with the kiddies from Kanata to get Yangtze Take Out. We..."

Happy Mom

"Having done dim sum often in Vancouver and San Francisco we found Yangtze middling. Food was decent and the service was slightly below average. I..."

Baron VonFoodie

"Always up for a ride down the Yangtze. This is our go to place for dim sum. I have to admit, however, it took one or two outings for me to warm up to..."

Food MD

"Great Chinese food. Try the sizzling beef. Also try..."

Northern Snowbird

"Haven't had their dimsum but we went for their dinner menu. The service was good as we had someone in the group who spoke Vietnamese. The food was..."

Generic Stuff

"As famous as this restaurant is, their dim sum plates are only above average. The flavours are authentic, sure, and the service is decent (at a..."

J Chan

"I had our tummy filled. Had my pre-birthday celebration dinner tonight. Food was tasty. We had: Spring Roll - Vegetable Shrimp Shui Mai Spare Rib..."

A.K. A

"Good and tasty food, service good too. I would recommend to the owner to consider a visual menu for those (like me) who don't know what they are..."

Luis Ortiz

"This is the -best- dim sum in Ottawa! Also one three best Chinese restaurants for evening meals in town. I first started going for weekend brunch dim..."

Alec “Sandy” Mayo

"Uh, YUM!!?! One of the best Chinese food you can find in Ottawa. I really loved loved loved the tripe, and the hollowed-veggies on the third..."

Michelle Lee

"A must visit in Ottawa. Food is fantastic! There's a reason it's been open for over 35 years. Make your dim sum dreams come true and stop by! Make a..."

Corey Forman

"Love Yangtze restaurant. Delicious food, friendly and welcoming service. If you're looking for an incredible meal out, don't miss Yangtze! Also,..."

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