TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

"This place is amazing!! They usually have a line up (on the weekends at least) because it is just that good. Every single time I go, I get great..."

Nick Grant

"What a great place to have breakfast. The portions are huge and the food quality amazing. They also have some pretty innovative stuff. The staff and..."

Nicolas Filteau

"Came at 0830 no line up. Staff were really friendly, personable, and funny. Great service! They left a pot of coffee for me on the table so I could..."

Leah Vininsky-Oakes

"The kids found this place in Westboro that was highly recommended by a quite a few people. On a Sunday morning at 10:30 we reach here and stare at..."

Patelsr

"Aftet two visits, it was time to recognize excellence in service and food. The first time, my breakfast partner did not even have to ask for her..."

Mark

"Delicious meals prepared in an open kitchen restaurant with delicious vegetarian food options. Great music, nice staff, a variety of seating options,..."

Karen Cooper

"Very impressed! I visited this charming breakfast joint with 3 friends for a Saturday brunch. We got there around 10:00am and saw a huge line out the..."

Monique Kaye

"Came here on a Saturday morning and this place was packed! The decor of the place had a 'British' theme to it and quirky. We were in line for about..."

Kiki

"The only downside to my visit to Baker Street was that there was a big line up to get in. Which actually speaks volumes about how amazing it is! ..."

HungryLlama

"This place actually EXCEEDS it's reviews and ratings. Beyond fresh, fabulous flavours, exceptionally generous portions, pleasant and welcoming..."

MatrixRogue

"First experience there today; Great food, great place, great service! No complaints! Big portions so you pay for what you get. Nice cozy little..."

Riri

"Visited this place yesterday morning for breakfast and everyone ordered their baked omelets while I ordered the French toast. I tried everyone's..."

Esraa Zakout

"The food is decent...definitely does not live up to all the praise around it. Service was also mediocre and quite slow both of the times I've been..."

Bacon

"My boyfriend and I love a good breakfast and Baker Street did not disappoint! A little bit of a wait on a Sunday morning was totally worth it! I..."

Lauren Jane M

"Excellent food and every thing in your plate is fresh and cook the way you want. The ham is out of this world they gave you a good serving and same..."

Michel

"very good. charcuterie was excellent . Ok for desert I had the cheese plate and again well presented. . Not often I give a high rating they deserve..."

Lailia Votmans

"The Baker Street Cafe without a doubt boasts one of the best brunches in Ottawa. The food and service are consistently impeccable, and the prices,..."

Aly Pollock

"Usually I hate to wait specially when I am hungry but this restaurant is worth the wait. The food is absolutely delicious and imaginative. The..."

Rayna F.

"Visited in a cold morning so waiting time was not pleasant but in the meantime waiters try their best to make you feel happy. Portions are very..."

Lynette

"I went to this place today on my westboro day lol, and this restaurant was great! You get seated for sure and the food is amazing and plentiful! I..."

Sebra

"Great little place with a lovely atmosphere. Food is amazing and come in big portions (a bit pricey but worth it as a treat!). The breakfast..."

AL

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and decent food.I've been here for breakfast a couple times now and have tried the apple crepes and the smoked..."

Little Miss Foodie

"I have been here twice now both times for a late brunch. The food is decent but not amazing. Eggs are cooked correctly but the hash browns could do..."

GRamsay

"Baker Street cafe, great layout, plenty of seating and I nice vibe inside. First impressions were excellent, greeted as soon as we entered, seated..."

Jimmyribjuice

"Went here on a recommendation for brunch. Food was deliciously made and fresh; loved it and will definitely go back. Only making it a 4.5, because of..."

Steve R

"Best breakfast in town. Great service, huge portions, extremely reasonable price, unreal food. Always fresh. There's a reason there's a line up out..."

Tara Morrison

"Baker Street is breakfast heaven ! Great reputation for good reason: quality eats, reasonable prices, and fabulous service. Recently I enjoyed a..."

Supert

"Probably my favourite brunch in Ottawa especially if I want generous portions. The menu is pretty unique and has a lot of variety. I love the..."

Juliecung

"we when to the resto this morning for the first time at 10A.m. it was pack whit a line going 100 feet outside so the wait was All worth it the food..."

Yves Racette

"Positive: Food: ExcellentPortion Size: ExcellentService: ExcellentAtmosphere: ExcellentNegative:Waiting Time: 1..."

France Lafe

"What an awesome breakfast/brunch place! There is apparently always a line, but they served us mini muffins while we waited which was so sweet. It's..."

Julia Kent

"Third time's the charm. After attempting twice to come here but not wanting to wait in line I finally accomplished coming when the line was short!..."

Tressa

"Honestly one of Ottawas best. But the wait makes me go else where most weekends. Amazing menu, big portions. Lots of fresh ingredients and fruits on..."

Tammo

"On the whole, I like this place primarily because the food is good, and the owner is incredibly good to his customers. This place is pretty..."

Jessica Parent

"Generous portions, delicious food, excellent service! Only down side is the long wait for a table on the weekends. Is it worth the wait? I'll say..."

Irene Hum

"Worth the line-up people, I promise! First visit here and it certainly won't be my last. The service is excellent and the food is even better. While..."

Samantha Singh

"This restaurant is awesome! There is usually a line up, but it's worth the wait (especially when the owner brings a fresh baked plate of mini muffins..."

Itsasecret

"Fantastic Service, Good Food, Kinda Pricey, Gross Potatoes. Service:They forgot a pancake order and worked super hard to get it to our table...."

Bfr

"First visit here. Fantastic. Great service, fantastic breakfast w decent portions. The fruit side is especially good: fresh, lots of variety. There's..."

Kre8tv

"I went to there with my boyfriend around 11 and wait for 15 mins. The place is crowded and packed. The food came very fast and very nice:))) I would..."

Nina

"Never a full moment at Baker Street. The lineup is long for a reason. You wait for the quality ingredients used to create the masterpieces of..."

Elle

"Worth the (inevitable) wait. There's a reason Baker Street always has a line up out the door, the food is simply delicious. The atmosphere isn't my..."

Perfect_lil_pickle

"Good, filling breakfast. Pros: large portion sizes, great value, friendly staff, gluten free friendly, free macaroon appetizer while waiting, good..."

Sebastian Jug

"Delicious! best breakfast potatoes in town! I love the option of rye breads. Great service. You can tell the owner really puts his heart into the..."

ML

"Delicious!. Prompt and friendly service. Food was delicious, large portions. Bottomless coffee..."

Lucy

"Good food, the line ups annoying. The food is good and I still enjoy going here over and over. I wish they would add a heat lamp outside in the..."

Ottawaliving

"One of my favourite brunch places. Fresh baked bread, awesome pancakes, extra large cinnamon roles and free mini muffins while you wait in line! Need..."

WP

"Best brunch in Ottawa!. The brunch here is absolutely amazing! The portions are enormous, the food is delicious, the menu is big, it's my favourite..."

Natgervais22

"Best breakfast in town. Breakfast is amazing here, big portions and very tasty. Line ups can be long so be..."

Bluu10

"Memorable Saturday breakfast - check!. I am visiting Ottawa and my good friends took me to Baker Street Cafe. My first clue that I was in for a..."

Hicarolina

"A bite of Heaven.... When it comes to eating out my philosophy is that I am paying for the convenience of having someone else cook an "amazing meal"..."

Jmbikay

"Super heavy fare but worth the often long wait. Baker Street Cafe is a small breakfast/lunch only place in Westboro village. It's a popular spot so..."

Gerry Corcoran

"So if u can stand ALOT of good food in the morning. Let me direct you to this establishment! The servings are huge. In fact, the cinnamon buns and..."

VukQC

"Food was good service so-so. Coffee cost a fortune but over all the experience was favorable. they load up your plate with a lot of..."

Joe

"Lived up to the hype! It was a Sunday so there was a line as promised, but we were served complimentary mini muffins in line! Evetyone in line was..."

Michelle

"I am not surprised by the high rating. I love this place. Expect an entire steaming hot carafe of coffee (or tea) great food, excellent classic rock..."

Fussy Eater

"Went to this place on a whim on the weekend and was really surprised to see a lineup outside. The wait was around 40 minutes but it wasn't so bad..."

Bai

"Outstanding! This place is great - went this morning and as always (I've been 15+ times), the food was fresh and tasted wonderful. I had the regular..."

EdibleImpulse

"Absolutely fantastic! Price is higher than the average breakfast joint but you do get what you pay for and in this case quality and taste are..."

Katrina Fattizzo

"Wonderful atmosphere, friendly service with bottomless coffee, and fantastic food... sure it's crowded and busy, but having travelled the world, many..."

BigW

"Amazing breakfast! Worth the wait on a Sunday morning, and the best for a hangover..."

Jenna

"Great Food. Food was fresh and tasty! The service was attentive, and friendly. Ambiance was welcoming, and cozy. I'll be going back..."

Nickster

"Serving was huge and food was delish! The only thing working against this place is the long line ups to get..."

Don Draper

"Simple & delicious. Everything was fresh and well prepared !! 10/10P.S. Come early if you hate..."

Frdric

"Oh my God, good!. This is sincerely the very best place in Ottawa to get breakfast. Be sure you are ready to wait because this placd is loved by all...."

Imhungry

"Super famous brunch spot in Ottawa. Not cheap but the portions are very generous and you might struggle to finish! Staff is friendly and the food..."

C

"Portion sizes are generous. You'll eat brunch here and not need to eat the rest of the day basically. Their fruit bowls are fragrant and fresh...."

Vlad Popa

"In my experience, it was difficult to find brunch places that serve delicious breakfast with highly satisfactory portion size at a nominal price,..."

Aniruddh Srinivas

"Generous portions, delicious meal and good bottomless coffee. The only con: the wait to get in! We waited about 30min outside in line for a table at..."

Kathleen

"Ordered french toast with fruits, scrambled eggs bruschetta and grilled cheese sandwich. The quality and quantity were amazing, had to use the take..."

Pallika Sharma

"Really generous portions, food tasted amazing, and topped with friendly waiters. I suggest coming in early to avoid lining..."

Richard Hansel

"I have to say that this is the best brunch I have ever had in my life. Great ambience, very cozy and warm. They serve you an entire jar of coffee,..."

Ashley Jiang

"Theres usually a wait on weekends, but that's because the diner is small, and everything is cooked fresh! This diner is absolutely worth the wait if..."

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