Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ottawa

The Wellington Diner

79/100 (2800 ratings)

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"The Wellington Diner is an overall pretty average diner. The decor is probably the only thing that really stands out about it. The first time I went,..."

Meaghan Piccolo

"Went for breakfast and was surprised at how many choices there was for a diner. We had to wait a while to be seated (30 min) but once seated coffee..."

Natacha Papillon

"Such good food in a cute diner like building. Great atmosphere. The food was fast, delicious and not your typical choices (unless you wanted the..."

Jenne Bauer

"Was always the breakfast to go place. Their breakfast special is cheap and filling. There is also unique menu items like green eggs and ham. Can get..."

Jess

"The Wellington Diner is aways a great choice for burger or mac and cheese. My partner and I have tried almost every burger and we are always..."

Sam Nurse

"Went here for Sunday lunch. Definetly will be coming back. The place was super packed but for a group of 3 it was only a 10 minute wait. I got their..."

Generically Honest

"Love this place! Their breakfasts are always amazing, great service and the owner is a great guy who really cares about everyone who walks in! Their..."

Nancy Grace

"Friendly staff and good food with some nice creativity in the menu and vegan options - even at breakfast! It gets quite busy though so either go off..."

Kelly Robinson

"I love this place! Each time I go my food is always fresh and tasty and the service is always great! I've tried a few different dishes and they are..."

Jenny Takahashi

"Overall good experience. The staff was friendly and fast to fill up our coffee cups. Had the eggs Benedict with home fries and it was really..."

Chief

"The food is good and fresh. We enjoy a club sandwich breakfast. Well presented , hot,the service was very good effective and polite. The place is..."

Michel

"I was looking to try a new breakfast place and read a couple of good reviews for this place. I walked in on Mother's Day and was seated immediately..."

Jennifer Stansfield

"I have been here 1 time but i will be returning very soon! friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. I have children and even they as picky as they..."

Jenny Mcgrue

"Been here a couple of times, always satisfied. Most recently, I went in the afternoon when it wasn't busy, still was a nice atmosphere. Got the..."

Alyssa

"It is always an amazing experience! Service is fast, genuine, and very friendly. I could talk for hours about the wonderful dishes since the menu is..."

Victoria Marie Lopez

"Went for the first time since the change in ownership that happened this past spring. Awesome service, awesome coffee, awesome Caesar, and awesome..."

Smellerton

"Went here this Sunday for a late brunch, has heard about this place from a friend. Food was delicious, cooked excellently and served quickly, also..."

Steve R

"Brunch/breakfast rating. The peeps at ESD can make a breakfast and Wellington Diner does it well. Had the Californian Eggs Benny- must try. Avocado..."

Tammo

"Messy meatball masterpiece!. I recently sat down to the Messy meatball sandwich! All I want to say is that I will be coming back again and again to..."

Dimsum

"Off the charts!. This diner in Westboro is OFF THE CHARTS for breakfast and lunch diner foods and service. The new owner has got something happening..."

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"Awesome place! Highly recommend!. I recently visited the Wellington Diner for dinner and was impressed with my experience. The server was sweet,..."

JMG87

"First Wellington Diner experience.. From the moment I walked in the staff was fresh and lively. Once seated quite quickly I ordered myself The..."

Rogerrote

"Weekly Tradition for Breakfast with the family. I can only review based on breakfast, despite being a full out resto. Breakfast at the Wellington..."

Eli

"Mac n Cheese Carbonarra to the Max. This Mac n Cheese blew me away and best I have ever had. The top has a crispy crunchy cheesy au gratin crust. All..."

Food Baby

"Friendly Service. Nice brightly light room to read the paper and have a standard breakfast your way. Coffee is ok but again its a dinner. The place..."

Jamesfood1st

"A go-to for brunch. Have been going to the diner for over a year, every couple of months or so.My fiance and I like the price and consistency of..."

Reeah.D

"Food was decent, service was so so... Green onions on the potatoes is a refreshing touch. Hollandaise sauce was 7/10, could have used..."

Momo

"Never had a bad meal. I've been to the diner many times for both breakfast and dinner, but I've never once had a bad meal. The last time we went, I..."

Joe

"Gotta try their homie poutine! We go there every second weekend and we love the atmosphere. Perfect with the kids. Food is good and the staff is very..."

Ani

"The four of us had dinner this evening. I had the gyro egg rolls. YUM. I also had a bowl of the red pepper and lentil soup. YUM YUM. Forgot that..."

Omer

"Great breakfast! Lots of options and great value. Consistently good service as well. One of my favorite places for brunch on..."

Jenna

"Amazing owners, great staff. The food is always excellent. The desserts are fresh & homemade. Lots of hearty meal options - not your typical diner...."

Jodes

"New Bacon-ings. Diners are a dime a dozen in any city, so its hard to boil it down to one spot when a craving for a greasy breaky hits Sunday..."

Just Julie

"Went for brunch. The standard diner fare, some items with a twist, all at a fair price & with good service. An easy go-to from now..."

B-lo

"Excellent and super friendly service. Breakfast was great and fairly priced. We will be..."

Kiki

"Great Breakfast!. I went there with my wife and two small children at 10:20 on a Sunday morning. We were seated immediately (although there have been..."

Curtis Naphan

"Great diner. My girlfriend and I have been going to the diner for brunch almost every weeken and we're still loving it. The food is good, with always..."

Ivan.M

"A lovely diner. My wife and I visited for dinner this evening and found it a very satisfying experience. She has the chicken pot pie, I the meat..."

William Blake

"Atmosphere and service are exactly what you'd expect from a restaurant in Westboro, and it helps that the food was really good as well, will go back..."

Robert Fleming

"Amazing Breakfst Experience. WOW! Definitely not what you'd expect from a "Diner". Very nice decor, comfortable atmosphere and the wait staff are..."

Pat M.

"More than a diner. We've eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. The menu is more extensive and more frequently updated than..."

Mark Hartley

"We had green eggs & ham - concoction of eggs, pesto, sweet peppers, and onions served with seasoned semi-crunchy home fries and your choice of toast..."

Marky Mark

"Don't get a large shake if you want to eat your food. The shake was delicious but a meal on it's own. I had chicken pot pie with fries & barely..."

Toby C

"Amazing eggs benny and friendly service - a solid option for brunch on..."

Jennie

"Food is always great. Love the breakfast club on egg bread with..."

Steve

"Lazy rainy Sunday brunch. So, what do you do on a lazy rainy Sunday morning? I used Urbanspoons in the morning to look for breakfast in Westboro....."

Chantal Sarkisian

"Wellington Diner--Good food, a little pricey. This is "comfort food." There are breakfast items available all day, and I've had good luck with their..."

Pingklepuss

"Nice milkshake and hamburgers. Good tomato soup..."

Damabiah

"I will say that my poached eggs were done to perfection and made a pleasant change. We certainly all enjoyed our meals and agreed that Wellington..."

Roy Wallace

"Great meal, we got a seat inside very quickly on a Sunday morning. The staff was friendly and fast considering how busy it was. The menu is pretty..."

Adam Rivard

"I ordered the classic club and the portions are HUGE!! So delicious and lovely atmosphere in the restaurant itself. Definitely coming here again soon..."

Kat Ellam

"Love this place. Fantastic service, best gluten free sandwhich I've ever had! Will keep going..."

Kelster Von Shredster

"Classic diner vibes that offers breakfast day. Large selection and bigger portions. The 6 Shooter Hash is a great option for a hangover or a person..."

Marie-Eve Giguère

"We arrived for lunch and ate at the patio. Very attractive patio, comfortable seating and for being on Wellington Street, relatively quiet. ..."

Maureen Stiles

"Food is great. Coffee is above average. Waiters are friendly and helpful. However, they need to reduce the volume of the music, it's way too loud..."

Marc P

"I had a wonderful Saturday brunch here with my daughter and her fiancé. We were seated on the patio which has lovely shade trees which coupled with..."

JamesInGTown !

"Ohhh l love their omlette and big Latte. Their food tastes amazing 😋 and staff is..."

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Zak's Diner

74/100 (8152 ratings)

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"This is lovely the style is great the staff are always smiling & polite the food is great and on point the restaurant is always clean the milkshakes..."

Mélissa Charette Valley

"I judge a restaurant by their breakfast and Zak's did not disappoint. Food was great. Large portions and our server was really..."

Vicki Leslie Smith

"Je suis aller au Zak's diner la semaine derniere. On a très bien manger! La poutine est excellante et le service..."

Sylvie Jutras

"Definitely in my top 3 favourite restaurants. Great service, great food and a great atmosphere. Lucas is the best..."

Nathan Wannamaker

"Friendly staff, good food, managed the Canada Day rush very well, doing their best to squeeze everyone..."

Sarah Malcolmson Palmer

"I've gone to Zak's Diner several times now and I've yet to be disappointed. The food is just perfect and don't get me started on their milkshakes......"

Jacob

"Zaks is an old Ottawa gem! Great for a late breakfast, or a late night bite. The charming decor, makes it all the while to just run in and grab a..."

Yasmine

"I went to Zak's Diner today for lunch, and one thing I really like is that they have a 24-hour breakfast menu.They offer freshly squeezed..."

Adam ThompsonSharpe

"Dinner with a friend last Tuesday. We walked in and were greeted with a smile and a friendly banter. The menus were promptly placed in front of us..."

Monique Kaye

"One of my favorite places to grab brunch on the weekends or get a late night bite. It's so convenient that the place is open 24/7! So many items on..."

Hang T

"Great retro feeling at this place. Open 24 hours a day. Never had to wait more then 2 min to get a table (even during the busier times)On..."

Mary

"Had lunch and good diner food. Tha vegetables were a bit rubbery if I may say. The rest of the food was good. Service fast and efficient . The food..."

Michel

"A classic spot in Ottawa, family friendly and open 24/7. Food is delicious, portions are huge, and it has the best prices in the Market. Friendly..."

MOI

"Great atmosphere, busy place but no trouble with food timing at all. The kids had burgers and fries. I had the ends Benedict, the hollandaise was..."

Candp Ty

"Absolutely love this place! The food is amazing. And the milkshakes as well but the portion sizes are waaaay too big. Also there's usually a bit of a..."

Serena Starr

"Was in the Byward Market area and selected Zaks for our dinner. The inside seems like frozen in time from 60s and 70s. Most of the walls have frames..."

Patelsr

"Love the atmosphere of this diner! The milkshakes are a must! Chocolate banana is my favorite! Onion rings are great and so is the poutine. Great..."

Lydia Zervos

"An ottawa landmark, and one of the best spots in the market, definitely the best value for your buck! The food is delicious, and portions are huge,..."

Sofia Santiso

"Never had a problem at Zak's. Great food, great service, great..."

Gina

"Great place when on the Go. We always go to Zaks' whenever we get the opportunity. It just has this great, comfortable atmosphere! I usually have the..."

Mia_leo92

"Fast service, and great food.. My wife and I came here while we were walking around Byward market. We came in because there was a CAA Certified sign..."

Ward

"Ottawa's Famous Diner. Been going here since I was a kid. It's my favourite spot in the Byward Market. For a casual lunch/dinner, family outing,..."

SG

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Hoxjennifer

"Sooo..."

Gloria Covello-Morris

"You bring the boys to the yard. I like millshakes they are good and i like them. that is the best part. also curly fries are very good late..."

Gaudwill

"Love the place. We go there regularly for years. Always good fast service. Love the diner..."

Patty Perry

"Always good. Never had a bad experience here. Food is always good if not awesome and service is always good and fast. I love the breakfast, and also..."

Beatrice

"Love their big breakfast... And they definitely have one of the best poutine in..."

Foooooodmaniac

"Great casual diner. Food was average but I love Zak's authentic diner..."

LD

"Yummy. Very delicious! Went there for the first time ever. Great, friendly, fast service. The burger was tasty and yummy. Also shared some curly..."

Brittbam

"LOVE ZAK'S. Best breakfast in town, my ALL TIME FAVOURITE POUTINE! This place has an awesome atmosphere! The staff is attentive and very friendly,..."

Sofygirl

"Love It! Great coffee!. Trying to choose my favourite server is Zak's is so tricky; what a motley crew you can't find at another restaurant.! Meet..."

FoodieFem

"Really great service...they're all friendly, and attentive. They preempt your needs and make great suggestions. The Big Breakfast is..."

Natsully

"Diner Feel. I absolutely love this place!Great diner atmosphere and diner food (with a twist). They make huge milkshakes which..."

Jess

"Worth the trip. Friendly staff and good food we enjoyed it a lot , gives you that sixty's feeling.Amazing milkshakes,hot chocolate and good..."

Theottawachef

"The milkshakes are huge and yummy! The have many..."

Tibibi

"I love being a regular here. I go to Ottawa U and for 4 years I've been going here once or twice a month. Amy and Cara are the best - they remember..."

Dorine

"Amazing!!! Ate an entree and drank a beer. Beer was great and the nachos were delicious. Great service..."

Eric

"I like this place but what's the deal with the mushy buns at the Kanata location? Some kind of untoasted sourdough bun I think. The burgers just fall..."

Salt City

"Good For Breakfast. Good little dinner in Byward market. Great breakfast food, which I think they serve all day..."

Laura Michelle Ross

"Go after a Bar. Better than Dunn's. Considerably. On Par with Elgin Street Diner.Go for Late-Night Food but avoid during regular hours...."

Better IS Better

"This place is loud and busy! But if you are looking for something quick and simple, I would recommend it! I had the French Toast. It was good and..."

David Worrall

"Great breaksfast that will break your wallet. Zack's ambiance is very fun, the menu is pretty large and there is great variety for breakfast. only..."

Norco806

"Midnight snack. As they are open 24/7, I can stop in anytime. I dislike pancakes, and they serve some that I would eat everyday if I had the..."

Tjom

"I like how it looks like but come on 7 $ for French..."

Mohammad Al-zu'bi

"Generic food and average quality. Good after the bar or for a hangover..."

OttawaFoodAddict

"Good food, but a bit overpriced for what it is. Serving sizes are ok but for what I paid for my burger I expected a bit more fries. The milkshake was..."

Troy W.

"Sweet.!! It's open 24 hours a day and of good greasy food !! What more can you as for..."

Vero

"Love the design so retro. Hate that the washrooms are upstairs with crazy handdryers. Food is decent and it's..."

Holli Mathews-Oliver

"Fantastic food, great '50s era atmosphere. It's a fun and exciting place. A great selection of food all are must try's, espicially the..."

Nic

"A perfect weekend breakfast spot. We were seated outside on a beautiful day. Service was great and the food was incredible. Such large portions for a..."

Stefs T

"As you walk into this cool retro looking restaurant, you are greeted by a red hot mustang. The entire place looked lively with colorful decor and..."

David Liu

"Had the nachos and they were absolutely delicious! My cousins had the milkshake and they were surprised how much milkshake they got, they absolutely..."

Sileema Angoyuak

"Loved the place! When we arrived there was a huge lineup but they were quick in seating everyone. The food was delicious Mexican food! We ordered..."

Amrita Chanana

"An excellent breakfast experience all around. A little bit of a delay in ordering however well worth the wait. My breakfast arrive exactly as I..."

Michelle Reynolds

"I’ve dined with Zak’s Diner multiple times. They are always nice meals, and filling. But I’m not sure if the French Toast Breakfast I ordered..."

Michelle Lee

"Great burgers and egg benedicts. Food was very tasty and portions were huge. Very friendly service. Would recommend to anyone looking to eat a diner..."

Samuel “Cheeze” Suyanto

"Definitely a place for comfort food. I love their vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff. If you visit, ask to sit at their Mexican side its super..."

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