European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ottawa

Das Lokal

88/100 (1689 ratings)

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Scallops

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Mussels

Cod

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International

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Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

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Accepts Credit Cards

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"The best vegan meal I've had in Ottawa and I've had them all. The chef let me know they could create 2 vegan options. I was very impressed, as many..."

Cyndi Dyan Mayhew

"The braised paprika chicken with potato salad is a must have meal. Apple Strudel for dessert paired with a glass of red wine (Cote Du Rhone)..."

Bridget Larocque

"This place is a gem. I booked the restaurant for a surprise dinner for my girlfriend's 30th birthday and it was amazing. I only have good things to..."

Simon Carisse

"Stumbled upon this gem -- a little off the beaten path but definitely worth the walk down from the market! The food is absolutely amazing; definite..."

Bernie Cruikshank

"First time in in a while. Service was prompt and knowledgeable even when the restaurant and patio filled all at once. It happened to be half off..."

Jamie McConnell

"Had our brunch today here. One of the kind. Food taste very different from other restaurant ..good different .can't wait to go again. I recommend to..."

Mika Franovic

"Great service and wonderful meal! From Bratwurst to sauerkraut, from paprika chicken to rosti with dill sauce...tasty and delicious. The Crème..."

Leslie Haley Zarzour

"The food, ambiance, cocktails and staff were fabulous! I had the steak and my daughter had the lamb - both cooked to perfection! Can’t wait to go..."

Francine Pantalone

"Très belle expérience! La nourriture est excellente et l'ambiance avec le "piano man" est parfaite pour passer une belle soirée en amoureux ou..."

Ingrid Ébacher

"The food, service and atmosphere was top notch! The meals were authentically homemade style and cooked to perfection! If you are looking for a..."

Peter Nass

"Accueil très chaleureux, service bilingue de grande qualité et la nourriture est excellente. Dégustation de vin mémorable hier..."

Denis Cousineau

"Visiting Ottowa with husband, his two brothers and their wives. Had brunch in Das Lokal and absolutely loved it. The meal was delicious and the..."

Lorna Bolland

"My daughter and I had a wonderful relaxing dinner at Das Lokal last evening. Service and food were amazing. Pink Sangria, Charcuterie, Schnitzel,..."

Valerie Jerabek

"Food was incredible. Our server was excellent. I will go..."

Jessika Corbin

"Amazing cocktails and food. We had amazing service as well. Great spot in the..."

Claire Louise

"Really great atmosphere, impeccable service and stellar food and drink. Arctic Char is such a treat and all the flavours and textures were so..."

Cathryn Walter

"A wonderful dining experience! Food and drinks were excellent, service was..."

Eric Owen

"Loved the setup and atmosphere. There was a pianist playing on Thursday evening (not sure if this is always the case). I had the scallops appetizer...."

TanYa

"The atmosphere was very relaxed and the restaurant had great decor. Our server was very knowledgable and friendly. The food was excellent. I had the..."

Allie

"Came here for Brunch yesterday, and I tried their savory board, which was a salad, potatoes, bratwurst, bacon, and a frittata. The salad..."

Jessica Parent

"Returned to Das Lokal and loved it loved it loved it. Spätzle noodles with veal. A delight. Perfection on a plate as we're the desserts. And the..."

Costa

"Today my my spouse and I had the best brunch experience to date at Das Lokal. We ended up their by sheer luck and were so happy we..."

Yazzy

"A small restaurant with an outdoor patio that features a piano. The food, cocktails, and service were all outstanding. It is a great place to get a..."

Stephanie White

"I went to this place not knowing what to expect and at first glance it is very warm and inviting. Beautiful style and nice servers. We were a group..."

Jess T

"I found the restaurant by accident and have fallen in love. It have been there for breakfast lunch and dinner and the food and drinks are..."

Jrog

"If you want to go to a unique restaurant, this is an ideal choice. The menu is really interesting and the decor has this lovely Scandinavian feeling..."

Four Leaf Clover

"Nice atmosphere and decorations. Very friendly and kind waitress. Well presented food but very expensive!!! They also had a pianist which was..."

Alexandramasse23

"Excellent food, nice presentation, and great value, make this one of my favourite ByWard Market restaurants. The German-Scandinavian food and..."

Mark Warburton

"Einfach toll! I had lunch here my last day in Ottawa and was thrilled to stumble across this gem. I had the Schnitzel burger but they were out of..."

Gianni M

"Very delicious food and great service. Waiters were very attentive. They also had a great pianist playing live. I had the baked cod and my husband..."

Anna

"Delicious - I'll be back!. Das Lokal was a real surprise - their attention to flavour combinations was impeccable, and each of their mains were..."

Blinkingbison

"Great Atmosphere and Delicious Food. It was my first time here at Das Lokal and I was not dissapointed. In fact, I was completely blown away. I came..."

PleaseStandUp

"Went there for brunch today (Sunday 10.30 am) loved it. We sat on the patio, cute tables, hedging around the area, we all had different meals, the..."

Karina

"Very good experience at Das Lokal. Went there for a girls dinner a few weeks ago and we had a really tasty dinner! The atmosphere was great and..."

BrittneyY

"Das Lokal is wonderful. The service is friendly, professional and timely. The cocktail menu is fulsome and unique for Ottawa. The food, dinner and..."

Natasha Koshinsky

"Loved it! We will definitely be back :). My friends and I went here last night for some late night drinks/food. We got there late, and the kitchen..."

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"Small menu that needs no apologies. The rabbit was moist and flavourful with so many great savoury ingredients that enhance the taste. The venison..."

Blakenstein

"Best Restaurant Experience we've had in a Long Time!. Who would have thought such an amazing restaurant could exist in a repurposed KFC?..."

RobertB

"Lovely place for Sunday Brunch. Walking in the area after a disappointing and barely eaten meal at Mellos on a Sunday afternoon, we were looking for..."

Bob And Kittie

"Simply great. Das Lokal uses great ingredients, perfectly cooked, in a way that emphasizes but harmonizes each individual flavour. The charcuterie..."

Kim

"Delicious!. Ive been for lunch before and while it was very good i found it to be a little slow. In all fairness it was very busy, since it is new..."

Kathrine S.

"Has Potential. I visited Das Lokal with a group of about 12 on a Friday for a reserved lunch. The place was packed; it has a nice rustic feel but..."

Iluka

"Fabulous!. Just had lunch there & was immensely impressed. We had the flat iron steak, the German Hamburger & the Tomato Tartine with Cream of..."

Eshopperdog

"This place is super cozy and welcoming. The drinks are all creative, and the bartender is very friendly and personable. I had the rabbit and it was..."

Shelly

"LUNCH REVIEW. Saw this place being built over the past few months and had to try it. Went for lunch with co-workers and it was delicious. Had the..."

Hungry87

"The leeks main was amazing. The menu has not yet been updated to reflect the changes made to the dish (no longer stuffed leeks but a rice dish with..."

Fray

"I went to Das Lokal for the first time with my family. It was good food, lovely presentation - but I found that everything took painfully long to..."

K.

"Beautiful design mixing rustic with urban, cosy and intimate. The Cornish hen was perfect with an assortment of vegetables cooked to..."

Anca Tudor

"Great new addition to the Market, Das Lokal is a contemporary but warm take on a German bistro. The owners have completely reinvented the space on..."

Adam Barratt

"Great addition to the area. Anticipation for this new restaurant built over the summer, as we watched the old building morph into a far more..."

RD613

"Great new spot. It's tucked away, just outside of the market. It's sophisticated yet cozy and warm. Reminds me of my travels in France. I love it...."

Isabelle

"Awesome new place just outside of the market. Absolutely delicious food, great service and cool homie vibe !!! Definitely worth checking..."

Ann

"I literally gasped when I walked in the resto. Gone was the dark, dated, European restaurant look of the 60's... and I was suddenly transported into..."

Locomocodef

"A brunch and a lunch at Das Lokal, located near the ByWard market, in Ottawa, Ontario. Great atmosphere, whether you're sitting indoors or outdoors..."

Rob Rish

"Hidden in the deeper side of Byward, there are delicious foods to be found! Both the BLT and the Black Forest French Toast were very very..."

Michelle Lee

"Such a cozy place for winter. Great environment and friendly staff! The Black Forest French Toast is my favorite! Ploughman’s breakfast is very..."

Jiadi Wu

"Their weekend brunch menu is excellent, with many vegan options. I had the sourdough BLT made vegan - using 2 beyond meat patties and vegan mayo. The..."

Xena Wang

"I am always impressed every time I go to Das Lokal! I am gluten free vegan and I am never left with just a salad here like at many restaurants......"

Becky Dahl

"A go to. Consistently the best eggs benedicts I have had. Super fresh ingredients, been here probably 8 times for brunch, we bring friends from out..."

Caelan Mitchell

"I've been for brunch twice and it is delicious. The wait staff are so nice and really do such a great job. The setting is a great place to catch up..."

a. foourtoes

"BEST SCHNITZEL IN OTTAWA!!! Food is fantastic and as far as I know much of the herbs and fruits come from their little garden. The cocktails are..."

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Absinthe

83/100 (2796 ratings)

Restaurants

Gluten Free Options

Canadian

International

Vegan Options

International

French

Vegetarian Friendly

Canadian

European

French

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Lunch

Dinner

Salmon

Quail

Lemon tart

Burger

Pork Cheeks

Hamburgers

Lamb

Cod

Crème Brulée

Pesto

Beef

Fish

Pork

Poutine

Pasta

Escargot

Salad

Cheese fondue

Creme Brulee

Scallops

Duck

Focaccia

Hanger steak

Profiteroles

Ceviche

Steak Frites

Chocolate mousse

Tuna

Steak Tartare

Sit down

International

Canadian

French

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Street Parking

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Digital Payments

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Seating

Accepts Visa

Table Service

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Food excellent! Hogan our server was the best 👍 His knowledge of the food & wine was outstanding and he was very professional and personable :)...."

Rhona Smith

"Dinner for 8 at Absinthe last night was so wonderfully memorable. Our server / sommelier, Patrick, was attentive, friendly, and caring. Food was..."

Melanie Chapman

"Great establishment. The atmosphere was nice, if a bit bland, but the music was nice. The staff was great, very attentive, pleasant and helpful. And..."

Meaghan Piccolo

"Excellent food, superior service, our server’s knowledge of food and drink..."

Sherry Stairs MacLeod

"Steak Frites & Beet Salad were awesome!! Out of 6 visits to Ottawa in 2016, this place was the best..."

Michael Champagne

"The service was attentive and friendly, the menu offered wonderful choices, the cocktails perfect, the charcuterie appetizer excellent in..."

Jan Schmidt

"We had a fantastic dinner here tonight to celebrate my husbands birthday. Food was wonderful and the staff were great! Thanks for a lovely evening..."

Lynn Brennan

"Une découverte ce soir et j’ai adoré mon expérience! Bouffe incroyable (le magret de canard était délicieux et le fondant au chocolat...un..."

Geneviève Pineault

"Valentines dinner was amazing. The bread is to die..."

Ryan Germundson

"Nice interior, good staff and excellent food. 3 course lunch meal was..."

Seunghee Lee

"My husband and I went for dinner last night, no reservation. Beef tartare was awesome, Beef Stroganoff the best, salad with the goat cheese was..."

Regan Van Dusen

"Seriously my favourite meal since Paris!! Come hungry, leave happy! Thanks to Pat and your team for the incredible meal and wonderful customer..."

Angie Lamirande

"Excellent de A à Z! J’ai adoré l’ambiance, la bouffe, les cocktails!..."

Joanie Dumais

"SPECTACULAR food and amazing value for $$ the table d'hôte option is unique and super well thought out. Service impeccable. Shout out to Hogan!..."

Laura Pichette

"Patrick continues to work his kitchen magic and produces the same great flavours on his takeout menu that we have come to rely on in these strange..."

Cheryl Coull

"Great restaurant! Food was above all expectations, service was excellent and atmosphere itself was very lively. I just want to emphasis again that..."

Olena Stevenson

"Friday night, my girlfriend and I went to Absinthe for dinner. We were not able to celebrate Valentines Day on the Thursday because of work but I..."

Chris Martella

"One of our favourite restaurants. The menu isn't extensive but covers all the key areas (vegetarian, beef, fish, pork, pasta...) and seems to..."

Andrew May

"Prepare to not be disappointed. We took out a couple here for their birthday, and oh boy was it a great time. The service was exceptional, our waiter..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"We were extremely satisfied with everything from the greeting, the service, the food and the special birthday acknowledgement for my aunt. Everything..."

Tracy Rutherford

"Good not great place, that was just missing a few things to make it a top-notch experience. I definitely feel like this place has potential, so I'll..."

Michelle

"Great establishment. The atmosphere was nice, if a bit bland, but the music was nice. The staff was great, very attentive, pleasant and helpful. And..."

Meaghan Piccolo

"A totally wonderful experience! Charming and classy decore, the friendliest and most accommodating service and the food!! Most definitely the..."

Magdalena Gelbert

"The trout in white wine sauce with a lime coriander spice was delightful. Perfectly cooked and presented. Loved the wine and the service was..."

Laura Henderson

"Ideal spot for a business dinner in Ottawa. The service was attentive, informative, and unique. Everyone enjoyed their meals, several of our..."

Renae

"Ate here on Saturday night as part of a very large group. The food was fantastic. I had the pork cheek main, and it was perfectly done..."

Kaia

"Absolutely delightful would be my description. The 3 course fondue was fantastic. The chef did tempura vegetables for the vegetarians in our group..."

Facebook User

"Our premiere visit to Absinthe included wonderful, sumptuous cuisine and attentive, polite service in a lovely, subdued atmosphere. Needless to say,..."

Kim Kalen

"I went for lunch yesterday with a friend and everything was superb;the food,the service and the welcoming atmosphere.The serving staff did not even..."

Sharon Mahdi

"Went to Absinthe yesterday afternoon for lunch with friends. Each of had something different to eat and all of us enjoyed our meal. I had a lamb..."

Pedro

"My wife and I went here for the first time on our anniversary. Cozy atmosphere, yet open and loud. If you are looking for a quiet place to eat, this..."

Foodie

"Great experience again. Knowledgable staff. Great wine and wonderful food. Wine pairing with the meal was definitely worth choosing the 3 courses..."

Pat Vandoremalen

"Great experience! We went to celebrate our son's engagement and are happy we chose this place. We were greeted with complementary champagne. Each..."

Daniel H

"Just love this place. Have been multiple times and will return again. The fresh bread is outstanding, the lemon thyme dressing on the salad is..."

Elizabeth MacLeod

"Stopped in for lunch and were told to try the steak and frites. The food was great and the portions were just right. Service was very good and..."

Robert Giroux

"Steak frites dish was enjoyable but it was definitely cooked more than medium rare. Service was fast, friendly and knowledgeable. My dining..."

MatrixRogue

"We were fortunate to dine at Absinthe this past weekend. It was one of the best meals we have had in a very long time. The tuna carpaccio and the..."

SHB

"I always go for the Cornerstone Burger at Absinthe and it never disappoints. It's $16 during lunch time and $24 (!!!) for dinner. You get a double..."

PickyFoodie

"Great atmosphere, fantastic salad, steak frites done to perfection. The server, Mike-professional, personable and attentive. We have been there a..."

Stephen McDermott

"Absinthe makes the heart grow fondue! :) That's why it was the perfect spot for our Valentine's Day dinner on Monday. Thanks for a fabulous yet..."

Geneviève Lépine

"We were a group of 4 people from Toronto. We drove to Ottawa for the Winterlude and took the opportunity to visit the restaurant. We were unaware..."

MICHEL MENEZES

"We went from Toronto to Ottawa on the weekend to skate on the Rideau canal and to eat meat fondue which is so hard to find in Toronto. So we searched..."

Mariana

"Had a superb dinner this past week, and opted for the three course table d'hote. The quality of the ingredients are nothing short of excellent, with..."

Justin Thiboutot

"Ho this is a wow restaurant the food was so good and tasty and I say very tasty from the porc to the steak and the famous burger/poutine. The..."

Michel

"Service bilingue de grande qualité. Menu inspirant, le contenu des assiettes à surpassé les attentes! Nous avions choisi l'option table d'hôte..."

Marie-Claude April

"My friend and I went for my birthday dinner and it was amazing. The service was great. The food was amazing. I liked that they had a 3 course option..."

Rose

"Nice evening and the food was good and beautifully presented. Quite a busy place but for some reason a bit on the loud side so not ideal for a tête..."

Zita.gervais

"My wife and i visited this place last night and this was a wonderful experience. The experience was excellent, the pres notation and the flavors were..."

Rafic.khalaf

"I have frequented this restaurant numerous times and for great reason! The food has always been stellar...from food to service! Regardless of..."

The Food Tease

"Yes the burger is incredible but be ready for a rich flavourful delight The service is always good and their mains are nice and well balanced...."

Costa

"One of the better restaurants in town, have always thought service was great and was amazingly delicious. Great for a special occasion or a date..."

CaptainPorkchop

"This was a very special day for our Senior Engineer Pat who was retiring the next day. We had a big crowd 50 people and it accommodated everyone..."

Diane Soucy

"My mom and I came here for dinner (both of our first times) on Mother's Day for dinner. the food was phenomenal, as was the service. we each had the..."

Erin

"Wow...what an evening. My wife and I went to Absinthe last night for our anniversary, and our first date night since our daughter was born. The first..."

Ronlyen1971

"Super Friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Absinthe. The food was fantastic as well as the service. Our waiter was very attentive and had a..."

Carol_cameron53

"I was there last night for dinner and the food is amazing. Will definitely be going..."

Nadine Arbuthnot

"Let them feed you and take your money. This place has been a favourite of mine for a few years now. They never disappoint. Two of us went there this..."

Ottary

"Absinthe Review. Had a brilliant meal at Absinthe. The serving staff were great. The atmosphere was fun. The food was loaded with flavour. A great..."

Walkerk

"Really Superb!. A real gem in the city. Loved the food, the staff, and the warm atmosphere. The dining experience was such a treat. Try the Duck, you..."

Kim.marin

"My husband and I went to Absinthe for the first time and for my birthday... and we were SO pleased that we did! The staff was so kind - they treated..."

Tamarpalandjian

"Warm Dark Chocolate Fondant. Delicious and great Canadian..."

Heather Badenoch

"Damn That Poutine Is Good!. I have been here twice with the intention of going back again. The first time I went the waiter was a bit rude, but the..."

Lindsaymae90

"Fabulous Dinner!. The Duck was to die for! Many layers of flavours!! The escargot appetizer, with tarragon cream sauce was amazing!Great..."

Leesa

"Absinthe. Impressive absinthe cocktails served very professionally, the best absinthe-inspired drinks I have ever seen. The food quality was average..."

Tallfoodie7

"Great service and food. A group of us visited Absinthe for a friend's birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a better evening. Food was fantastic,..."

Cookingwithkelly

"Delightful Everything. Absinthe continues to amaze. Food and service are second to none in Ottawa. I have not had a bad experience yet, in fact it..."

Mintycindy

"THE BEST!. Absinthe, I cannot say enough good things about this place! The servers (we had Partick tonight) also highly recommend Nosh (sorry if I..."

Krys Fonseca

"Wonderful meal, and terrific mid-week date night. The service was impeccable - knowledgable, attentive, pleasant but not cloying. My husband had the..."

Ottawa Foodie

"Great food! Had the frog legs which were delicious and a good size app, but had the duck and was a small portion. It was tasty but was expecting..."

Anton Ego

"Wow!. Tonight was our second visit to Absinthe and it reiterated our first terrific experience. The cocktails were interesting and delicious. And..."

Jen

"Oh mon dieu.....YES. I could only 'like' this resto, what a shame. I Adore this resto. When you save up that discretionary spending money, put it in..."

Dancergrl25

"Excellent food, creative menu, great wine and beer, friendly service and wry nice relaxed..."

Grinch

"Amazing burger...cold steak?. I ate here for the second time this past week. Rarely will I order the same meal twice in a restaurant where I have not..."

Sarah

"Great first experience. Went to Absinthe last night and it was a very good experience. I did the three course meal. Escargot, soup and then the..."

RW

"Excellent steak and frites. My husband and I were practically fighting over it. We also enjoyed duck the ways. The atmosphere was lovely and the..."

Leightrain

"Soo délicieux, j'étais bourré. J'ai adoré le Magret du..."

Jean Gabin

"Love it!. The food is soooo good! Service was amazing. Only complaint is the lighting is a bit..."

Mary

"VIP Treatment!. My family celebrated my father's 65th birthday at Absinthe tonight and we were all thrilled with the service and the food. When I..."

Karen

"I have heard good things about Absinthe for a long time and the reputation was well deserved! We started with Salmon and tuna tartare, and I must..."

CanadianCEO

"Went here to celebrate my partners birthday and it was SO LOVELY! Service staff were so friendly, and our server, Mitchell, was really great. Our..."

Rebecca Pierce

"The many years this restaurant has been around is a testimony to just how good it is. During our visit, we saw that for ourselves. Food was spot on..."

Ahmad Lutfi

"My fiancee and I had an absolutely amazing experience while celebrating my fiancees birthday at Absinthe. From the immaculate food, to the wonderful..."

Kamron Saghian

"What an amazing experience for both food and service for our first time here! This place does not disappoint. Emily, our server, from the beginning..."

Paige Arding

"A nice, relaxed and calm atmosphere. Don't see a lot of place with it's own planters where the kitchen staff come and pick up their greens from. The..."

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