TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

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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

Mystiko Greek Kitchen

Fauna Ottawa

84/100 (1958 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had dinner at Fauna last night. Had a bit of a trip up when our online reservations were made for 4 but came into the restaurant for 2. Doug and the..."

Chris Saracino

"I found this place the Canadas100Best website and I reached out to book an evening with a personalized menu with wine pairing. Not only did I get..."

Véro Lafrenière

"Excellent restaurant sur la rue Bank. L’ambiance est agréable et le service impeccable. La cuisine est créative et les plats savoureux. Nous y..."

Andre Rivest

"Whoever comes to Ottawa has to visit FAUNA. It is a full experience that one will never forget. Perfect atmosphere, magnificent food and just simply..."

Emoke Zimmermann

"Went there for lunch with a few other people and we all left very satisfied! Service was friendly and quick and the food was delicious! Would love to..."

Nathalie Bergeron

"First time here for lunch - and it was an impressively reasonably priced meal (dinner can be dear). The lunch burger was as good as a burger can be -..."

Scott Burlington

"Fantastic! Delicious food, wine and amazing service! Will definitely be..."

Allison Mary Leta

"Just finished my wonderful meal tonight!! We had several dishes off the menu and every dish we had was mouth watering and cooked to perfection. We..."

Carol Ann Humeny

"Came here for my fiancé's birthday. Both loved it. Very attentive. I put a little message when I booked that it was his birthday and we had fizz on..."

Sian Toms

"This place is incredible!! Stop by for one of Nile's signature creations!! Super..."

Lindsay Janes

"Went there last night for my birthday... loved the food was very creative, contemporary and an experience Just couldn't identify the Staff 'no dress..."

Diana Boushey

"Everything, and I mean quite literally everything was amazing there. The food. The service. The atmosphere.... I haven’t had food THAT incredible..."

Holly Warner

"Great burgers. Staff was very attentive. You gotta eat..."

Andrew McIntosh

"Having been to Fauna twice now I can see why it's considered one of Canada's top 100 restaurants. While the menu is small, each item is clearly well..."

Caitlin Murphy

"Very interesting "people watching" night spent on the Fauna patio. Absolutely loved the Oysters, wish they would do an Oyster special once a week :)...."

DustinandSam

"Came here for dinner with a friend last night, and got their fried sunchokes, and their Humboldt Squid.The atmosphere was great, the..."

Jessica Parent

"The atmosphere was very rustic and lovely with all the light installations. The host was very polite and welcoming, which was nice. The food was..."

Sebra

"Had a great dinner at the bar as the resto was full. Enjoyed picking just the right wine thanks to knowledgeable staff ! The place was busy and..."

Kim Empey

"A delightful foodie treasure with attentive and knowledgeable wait staff.Enjoyed dinner after work here with a couple of dinner companions...."

Cpjh

"I was so pleased with my experience at Fauna this evening! The ambience was trendy and cozy with a vibe that felt unique at the same time. I was a..."

Michelle

"I brought a close friend of mine here to celebrate their first job after graduating. It was really nice, although I think next time we will sit..."

AaronBoBaron

"Their menu seems to rotate often, but even though it was different from the one shown here it was still equally small and a little bit on the..."

LP

"Great staff, friendly service, and beautiful ambience. Exposed brick walls, large windows overlooking the street...what more could you ask for. Oh,..."

Nucleus Solitarius

"Have been twice in the last 6 months and both times the meals were spectacular. Interesting and unique flavours, great vibe and exceptional service..."

Leesa

"I try to go to Fauna as often as I can. They never disappoint me. Every plate is designed with interesting flavours and cooked perfectly. It's made..."

Noname

"I can't say enough good things about Fauna. I've eaten here around 2-3 times a month since opening (easily 40+ visits). I have never eaten anything I..."

Mr. Fugu

"Great place for modern fine dining. The portions are small so you can order 2-3 different dishes. The vibe and feel of the restaurant is very..."

Hang T

"This is a great spot. Atmosphere and decor are hip, classy but not pretentious. Food looks and tastes ahhh-mazing. Drinks are creative and executed..."

Sebastian O.

"This restaurant is amazing! I have wanted to go for so long! I went with a friend and we ordered 4 of the starters and a dessert. The service was..."

Rose

"Came here for dinner with a few friends. Tried three dishes and one dessert as well as all of my friend's dishes and everything was exquisite! I had..."

Anya Andrea

"Fauna is my favourite place to eat dinner! The staff are super friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. The drink menu is superb and their food is..."

Katie Baker

"Review from spring 2015-- kimchi ceaser was actually quite good! My friend& I sat at the bar and had lunch, and both of us were quite pleased with..."

KoalaKouple

"Split the swordfish ceviche, bison tartate, Humboldt squid and the beef short rib. Price is $$$ but the product is 100% quality. A truly great..."

Revolving Apple Pie Display

"We went here on a Wednesday night for my birthday and it was a nice atmosphere. The place was very busy for a week night around dinner time. We..."

Catherina Ph

"Outstanding! Always heard it was one of the best and now can confirm. Details of food are incredible. Taste smell look are all phenomenal. Drinks..."

Costa

"A breathe away from Ottawa's downtown core Fauna is that tucked away gem in a blossoming condo market. I wondered in for drinks after meeting a..."

Dylan Meuser

"I used to live in a condo down the road from Fauna. It became a running joke that it would never open after the "Opening Soon" sign seemed to be up..."

Tracey Zimmer

"Our food was all top-notch--creative, beautiful, and delicious. I think it has improved since our last visit.. these plates are definitely among the..."

Mark Warburton

"When you go to this restaurant, keep in mind that the dishes are VERY small! The waiter said a meal is typically four dishes. There are not many..."

Zoe M

"Fauna (which translates to "the animals of a particular region or habitat") focuses on seasonal, local ingredients...small and large plates, fresh..."

Caroline Dumont

"Totally Amazing food. Veal Croquette. Soft shell crab. Asian greens. Olive plate. Always enough food. Great service. Awesome wine pairing. Really..."

Laura.mg.franzini

"Fauna Food & Bar - Tasty, But ScarceA few weeks ago I had lunch at Fauna Food & Bar. I had the Braised Beef Sandwich which was topped with..."

Tasia Casandra Brown

"Love it!. They deserve all the accolades. Super solid food, great service, nice atmosphere. Every time I've been, the food is consistently excellent...."

Gramcaje

"Carpaccio to die for.... Melt in your mouth, roll your eyes in delight carpaccio. I believe it was bison at the time, went for a friend's birthday..."

Emtowsley

"The main event was. Steak. What a fantastic decadent steak. Black truffle oil and Hollandaise sauce made for a succulent juicy mouthwatering steak...."

Food Baby

"Fawning over Fauna. On an extremely cold Thursday night in February, I went to Fauna for the first time. Attentive staff (special thanks to Eric..."

Kikicontente

"Cocktails!. I've been to this place for lunch, dinner, and just drinks, and I have to say that these guys are really hitting the ball out of the..."

Nana Coppertone

"Amazing food!!!. Fantastic restaurant! That was the best meal we have had in a long time, everything was cooked to perfection, beautifully presented..."

Allison

"Our new favorite place. The music, our waitress (Whitney), the drinks, and especially the food all lived up to our expectations! My..."

StephC

"Great food! Bao bun was awesome. Cocktails were great..."

Alex320

"Quality service. Fantastic service! Very accomodating for food allergies and server was exceptionally friendly. Food was average quality for this..."

Tallfoodie7

"So happy with Fauna. So happy that there is a place like this in Ottawa. It's definitely a vibrant atmosphere that doesn't compromise when it comes..."

CaptainPorkchop

"Incredible all around!. Incredible food, incredible service, and incredible atmosphere! Eight of us, four couples, just tried Fauna for the first..."

Kayvanl

"Friday lunch with friends. Finally went to fauna for lunch with friends yesterday. We sat at the back which enabled us to talk and also enjoy the..."

Steve And Deb

"Great spot. Stopped in with friends during the week for a bite to eat. Service was really friendly and the food was great - small menu but everything..."

Jakespencer165

"We recently had dinner at Fauna and I would have to say it was phenomenal. The atmosphere, the service and the food and drink were all wonderful...."

Brooke Cameron

"Fauna Restaurant on Bank - My Review. I went to fauna about a month ago. I was drawn in by the longtime mystery of what it was to become. For months,..."

Megmarshall96

"This place is excellent. Great food, the best drinks..."

Kimby

"Inventive and worth the wait. We live right round the corner, so we have been watching Fauna come to fruition over the last few years and it is a..."

Sandd

"Amazing. The food was great -but don't bother with the heirloom tomato salad, it was meh- and the service was exceptional. I've forgotten our..."

Bella

"Noisy atmosphere...RESOLVE COMING SOON!. My name is Andre Reeves (Architect at Linebox Studio) and the designer of Fauna. There has been some..."

Andrew Reeves

"Small plates big flavour! Delicious! Good service. Good atmosphere. Will definitely go..."

Kelly

"Best new restaurant in Ottawa! The service, ambiance and food are..."

Bonne Vivante

"Worth the Wait. My family and I dined here a few weeks ago and we were really impressed! We had been waiting to try this restaurant forever and let..."

Sierrarose

"Great food and wonderful service. We ordered a variety of dishes, the exact names escape us (tuna, mushroom inani, tomato, duck, tempura) and..."

Fai235

"For months upon months, a sign read, “coming very slowly”. And every time I passed by it, I always wondered what this spot was going to become...."

Megmarshall96

"My wife and I were excited to go to Fauna, and very comfortable while there. On a warm sunny summer Friday evening, we had a window seat, watching..."

Eugene Lee

"An absolutely superb experience. I took a business associate from out of town here as he is a bit of a foody. Places like this are what is making..."

JEr G

"What a great experience we had at Fauna. Our server was very attentive. The food was very flavourful. We had a ribeye for two. Steak was perfectly..."

Anna V.

"Nice little spot for an intimate/romantic meal, the music is a tad on the loud side though. The restaurant has great ambiance and all of the staff..."

Jodie-Lynn McMullen

"Food was great and service was friendly and fast. 🙂 My partner and I enjoyed a nice night out and each dish was very tasty. We will definitely go..."

Jennifer Brown

"Exceptional food and exceptional service. Came here to celebrate a personal milestone and the restaurant definitely delivered to make the occasion..."

Daniel

"Dishes are unique and very tasty in this place. Flavors are blended beautifully. You can never go wrong with food here. The duck dish is a must try!!..."

Mona B

"Pure class all around! Our server was next level, food was incredible, drinks were delish! Highly recommended! Quite possibly the best dinning..."

Mike Good

The Whalesbone

84/100 (3497 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"In the city just overnight, we decided to try out The Whalebone based on the raving reviews and we were not disappointed! The service was great, our..."

H S

"It was a hot day and I was wondering whether to wear shorts to the restaurant. I looked at the prices on their online menu and decided this is no..."

Ahmad Ayyub

"I thoroughly enjoyed the vibe and the food here! We shared the scallop ceviche and the muscles! Both were yummy! It was perfect for a light meal. I..."

Donna Neftin

"Oysters are always a favorite here. Casual atmosphere with friendly staff. The burger with truffle fries is so good and big enough to be shared! The..."

Kaitlyn Brant

"Super cool and super friendly. Seated quickly and without reservations in the cozy patio in the back. Drinks arrived shortly after and our food order..."

Mitch Sprague

"Awesome atmosphere, friendly service, great oysters and steak! We had oysters to start (try the bourbon shell shots), 8oz aged steak, and lobster..."

Sunil Kadikar

Bar Laurel

82/100 (1333 ratings)

"5 stars are not enough to reflect the amazing evening we had last night! We chose Bar Laurel as our wedding venue and was exactly what we wanted;..."

Ale Rutherford

"Best meal I have eaten in Ottawa. Fresh, inventive and beautifully flavoured. The staff were friendly, well versed in the tapas ingredients & the..."

Katrina Burke-Bevington

"What a wonderful discovery we came across this evening with Bar Laurel. It is a cozy, elegant venue perfect for date night or sharing a meal amongst..."

Marie-Eve Giguère

"Absolutely amazing food, atmosphere and service! So excited this gem is minutes from my house. My new favourite in Hintonburg - would highly..."

Samantha Pike

"Sat at the bar and enjoyed watching Gabriel prepare delicious cocktails with impressive precision. Try the Mule 2 - spectacular burst of flavours!..."

Em Dee Vee

"Our second time there in a month.. that's how amazing this place is ... great food.. nice wine list and cocktails all in a fabulous and modern..."

Lily Ruki

"The service was excellent and attentive. The food was beautifully prepared and very very tasty. Wine and cocktails were perfect. Add in the company..."

Lorne Weiss

"Celebrated my birthday here this past Friday and we had an absolutely brilliant time. The food and service were above excellent and the atmosphere..."

Victoria Szwec

"I live around the corner and have meant to visit this little gem much sooner. I am almost hesitant to recommend it, as I will never get a seat at the..."

Lee Jasmine

"Friendly staff amazing good best tapas in Ottawa by..."

Myles Tucker

"I learned more about wine in one night then i have in my entire life. Huge thanks to our server Kenzie for an incredible night. This was a 10/10..."

DustinandSam

"What a wonderful discovery we came across this evening with Bar Laurel. It is a cozy, elegant venue perfect for date night or sharing a meal amongst..."

Marie-Eve Giguère

"Loved it! Atmosphere was super. Service was attentive and kind. Food was as close to Spain as we can get here. May seem a bit overpriced but if you..."

Costa

"I had a delicious meal at Bar Laurel. I was dining with a friend who is vegetarian and we had a wonderful choice and found a lot of interest on the..."

Peckish

"Great place to eat Spanish style cuisine in the nation's capital! Great service and knowledgeable staff. Do try the "cordero" tapa - it's out of..."

Pabsfoodie

"Great drinks and tapas! Attentive staff that are know the menu well. Quite busy towards the weekend. One small niggle- the decor does not absorb any..."

Massal

Brothers Beer Bistro

82/100 (1244 ratings)

"Nice little foodie spot. I tried the rabbit quesadilla, duck wings, pork belly, and ox tongue on cheese toast. All were very good; the ox tongue was..."

MinnesotaFoodie

"We didn't plan this visit but aren't I happy I found this place. The employees are very nice and also helpful when making decisions for beers and..."

Ana Belle

"Got the megatron board. It was amazing. It defeated two of us and we called in reinforcements. Service was generally good, nice atmosphere...."

Spencer Malthouse

"Loooove Brother's. The beer selections is awesome. The menu is creative and always changing. Service is great and prompt. And it's a really cute..."

Anne S

"One of my favourite places to grab a pint in the city. Good mix of rotating taps and old favorites. And the bottle list is always interesting. The..."

James Kempster

"I've had lunch here a few times and got steak tartare each time and it's always been good. Although the last time I went it was a little bit less..."

Omnomnom

"Nicest discovery in Ottawa so far!. I have been there 3 times the last few weeks, with coworkers after work and once with the whole family for..."

SAAD

"Their charcuterie boards are amazing and the staff is super knowledgable about all the beers they..."

Rae

"So good!. 1) Atmosphere/Decor was great2) Server was friendly and knowledgeable3) Beer selection is impressive4) Food was..."

SSFoodie

"Just wow. Let's start off by saying the best craft beer list in the city it is easy to get lost in the beer list but ask they will answer your..."

Dragon0348

"Best gastro experience in a long time. I can't say enough, you have to try this bistro. the food was amazing! I ran home to write this review...."

Bodnoffs

"Went to Brothers Beer Bistro with a friend after work. Definitely a hipster place. The atmosphere was pleasant. The waitress was friendly. We enjoyed..."

Roxanne Sarazin

"Excellent quality food. The staffer are very professional and kind. Good ambiance for a good price. This is a very good..."

F

"Love this place!. Went to Brothers Beer Bistro last week for the first time to celebrate my birthday. I called ahead to reserve and they set up a..."

Emma.j.totin

"Impressive Lunch. Our office goes to Brothers about once a week to treat ourselves for lunch and we absolutely love it. The attention to detail in..."

Yasmine

"Exceptional Food, Service, and Beer Selection!. I have been to Brothers countless times and I can honestly say it never disappoints! Their staff is..."

Jessica McNeil

"Steak and fries is excellent.Great service by Mike.Excellent selection of drinks..."

Toufic

"Too loud! Nice place, but they must invest I'm acoustic..."

James

"Absolutely amazon! Food was excellent (get the shrimp starter), the beer selection was even better and the atmosphere was great. Definitely will be..."

Kirsten Erickson

"Great beer selection. Great service. Was there last night. Belly and shrimp was amazing. Fries were great but steak was avg. My wife liked the trout..."

Bacon 99

"Top notch stuff!. Went with a friend to sample the beer flights and ended up staying three hours! Excellent service, exactly what I had hoped...."

Jennyran

"Our fav new place in the market. Great beer selection, amazing service and just all around great food. We LOVE Brothers..."

Manu

"Must try the shrimp and belly appetizer. Very well thought-out menu, will definitely come back. My friend and I went for late night apps and had the..."

Scheu081

"Great food. Ate at Brothers on Saturday night with my girlfriends. We ordered drinks and shared a cheese plate (delicious). I ordered the Lemon..."

Mkh

"Impeccable. We had the 3 meat and cheese. Wonderful presentation and a taste that made me do the "A-OK" hand symbol while turning my head slightly..."

Georges

"Excellent venue for small or larger groups. We had a table of 8, and service was quite good. No long waits for anything, and the wait staff was..."

BigW

"Very good meals. Great service and food! Make a reservation - it fills up fast - and that speaks to the..."

Foodlover

"Great atmosphere and service. I would say beer selection is good but in my opinion is missing few staple beer brands. I didn't eat but did try..."

Njam Njam

"Good food, small portions. The food is always amazing and the beer pairings are a nice touch. I love how everything is either baked in beer,..."

Iluka

"Love this place!. We were stuck on a Friday not wanting to make dinner at home and were looking for a restaurant last minute. My husband said he was..."

CaptainPorkchop

"Went for lunch today at Brothers and tried the 6 tasters "flights of beer".It was most excellent as was the..."

Beerisgood

"Great Food Concoction. There last night for a late dinner with parliament workers and boy were we tantalized by the array of choices and better yet,..."

Zorchi

"Great burger, great fries. The malt aeoli is really good on burger (peppercorn mayo just so..."

Jenny Green

"Great place!. Excellent menu. Beer selection is superb. Portions are generous so bring your appetite. Very good and friendly service. Definately..."

Roll_dabonz

"Not bad. Been here a couple times. nice atmosphere - very relaxed and good place to hang out with a group of friends. huge selection of beer. i..."

IAMIFUN

"My Kingdom for a Bun. My experience here was excellent with one important exception. The food was tasty, service was good and the beer was excellent...."

Grashnak

"We loved it. Visiting from Toronto and are so glad we found this spot. Beer, food and service all..."

Steph

"Food is... solid if not spectacular. Deserts are fantastic. But you go here for the beer. Microbrews and imports only. If you want a good beer, this..."

MrNoNameBC

"Great Experience. I went there with three friends because a coworker was leaving. It was a good atmosphere for small groups, the service was fast and..."

Connor Rielly

"Good food and beer but a little on the pricey..."

Eric Fortier

"Amazing chicken drumsticks! licked up every bit of the honey-based sauce. poutine with pork belly was medicare and Hawaiian pulled pork sandwich was..."

Phil

"Tops for date night getaway!. With two young children at home my husband and I don't often have occasion to hit the town for dinner. So, when we do..."

Dingodear

"Popped in for some beers and snacks and was happily impressed. The Pierogies and Steak Tartare were tasty and a good size. Also got malt and hop..."

LibbyC

"Relatives to great taste. Thanks Brothers for bringing a little class to the market in an environment that is welcoming!hipster dufus, if..."

MT Hall

"Amazing sevice, great environment. I have been living in downtown ottawa for a few years and I have had a hard time finding a place that both my..."

Fruits_passions

"Brothers Beer Bistro HamburgersThis restaurant in Ottawa is a gold mine if you love beer and good american food. I probably had the best hamburger in..."

Simone Luciani

"Brother’s Beer Bistro attracted me initially after I saw a grilled octopus entrée on their online-menu. When I visited the place recently,..."

John Thompson

"Chef Darren Flowers cooks “Grain-to-Beer” at newly launched Brothers Beer Bistro (366 Dalhousie Street) in the ByWard Market, employing..."

FoodiePrints

" Thankfully the food is fantastic, it has a great location in the market and I am a determined beer drinker...."

Katy Watts

"Great food and a great beer selection. I got the gnocchi and my partner got the bratwurst which were both fantastic. Our waitress was pleasant...."

Laura F

"First time here and one of the locals recommended this place to me. It was an excellent suggestion. The menu isn't huge but has enough variety to..."

Ben Volkmann

"Perfect patio that captures the Markets late afternoon sun. Great selection of drinks and as always with Chef Mitton, the food choices on the menu..."

Vic & Oli's Mom

"Do you like craft beer? Sours? Triples? Saisons? Casks? They got it all! Varieties you have never heard of and all so different. Had a flight of 6..."

Geoff Rice

"Great place for beer and wonderful food. Some of the best beers in the world on tap and in the fridge! The staff is highly efficient and friendly!..."

RALF HUGGER

"Excellent place. Great atmosphere, food and rotating taps. Customer service is..."

James Irvine

"Amazing beer selection. Charcuterie platter is out of this world. Staff is great and knowledgable, a wealth of facts about the..."

Brittany Pollock

Vittoria Trattoria

80/100 (1859 ratings)

"I usually do not eat any where else when I visit the Market. Love this place, its staff and the open wood oven pizza's. Bravo Vittoria..."

Lilly White

"Went in on a Thursday night at 6, without a reservation. They got us a booth in just minutes and they were busy. The food and service was great and..."

Bruce Christie

"A last minute dinner with a group of seven and we took a chance on getting a table(s). It was packed but we were lucky a party of 8 didn’t make..."

Kirk Smoke

"I've only been to the one on Riverside Drive and the service is fantastic there. We always get treated very well and we love the..."

Darlene Wise

"First time and it was fabulous!! We had a window table which we love and our server, who didn't give his name, was fab too! We ordered a Chianti..."

Bettie Burns Hall

"Been coming since 2007. I swear their pastas never reduce in quality. Always flavourful always delicious. Always Quattro stagioni and gorgonzola..."

Pree Schubert

"Came in without a reservation on Valentines Day and they were able to accommodate us. Soup of the Day(Mushroom with Truffle oil) was amazing as were..."

Andrea Frisina

"Amazing food� Amazing service� Fancy, but affordable� Everyone needs to go there, you will not..."

Gloria CP

"Bonne bouffe! Excellent service en plus d'être dans un très beau..."

Linda Girard

"I saw the restaurant on line, and put on my hopes to find time to do. We walked down Williams Street and realized I was here. We were a party of 5 in..."

Tami Northcutt Clark

"The best Carbonara I ever had..."

Valérie de Tilly

"OMG was so awesome! Pleasant setting! Great..."

WendyLee Morais

"Tout simplement délicieux! Un restaurant très élégant, le service et le personnel..."

Caroline Roberge

"Super 👍 bon restaurant..."

Hugo Desormeaux

"Loved the food, loved the ambiance, friendly staff. Should definitely check it out for wonderful..."

Riya Bhatia Sehgal

"This is the first time I've ever been at this restaurant and I will most definitely be back again the service was absolutely exceptional and the food..."

Anna-Lisa Marcano-Laurin

"It's been a few years since our last visit. I went with my spouse and another couple. Service was excellent. The food was delicious all around..."

Kerry P

"Amazing food and service! Connor served us last night and it was magnificent, the service was seamless and the food was to die for! I ordered the..."

Jennifer Maguire

"Wonderful experience! Great, great food, kind staff, and lovely atmosphere. Only got a picture of our appetizer (arancini in pomodoro sauce) because..."

Brittany McDougall

"Fantastic experience at Johnny Farina! The food was excellent, the prices were reasonable and the staff was personable and gave us great service and..."

Kelly Cuan Edwards

"I haven't eaten at Johnny Farinas (the sit down restaurant) before but I have gotten drinks! Awesome attentive service and they even offered us fresh..."

Melissa Noël

"Had the Johnny Farina chicken penne. Oh, what a glorious salty creamy garlicky flavour fest that was! Comfort food for grown-ups. Unmarred by..."

Hugh Ellis

Social

79/100 (2448 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Social was recommended to us by a fellow restauranteur, and he didn't disappoint us. We reserved as a large party, and were set up in their private..."

April Meeks

"Our group of 8 had dinner on July 10 in the private room. Our waiters Véronique and Francis were very friendly, competent, attentive and delightful...."

Lise Savoie

"This is hands down the best restaurant in town. Excellent staff, incredible food and great vibes. 10/10 Would..."

Christie Hugman

"This place is fabulous! Our party of six enjoyed dinner on the courtyard patio.. our server was very friendly and attentive... Food was really good..."

Michelle Earle Jenkins

"Good service, good brunch selection, everyone loved their food and the prices were reasonable. Worth a try if you’re looking for a more upscale..."

Meg Zuger

"Very friendly, engaging servers, pleasant atmosphere, interesting menu, great wine list, and a delicious cuisine well plated. My wife and I..."

Chris Fry

"Very good food The pasta and Burger was yummy The dessert cheesecake also Will be..."

Rachel J Hotte

"The best restaurant in Ottawa for food great service and designe. Had wonderful friends that unexpectedly came in as well which made me feel even..."

Pierre P Huot

"Best steak I have ever had!!! Mouth watering..."

Valerie Baskin

"Delicious Dinner & Wine, exceptional service, great atmosphere. We will definitely be..."

Debbie Poirier Burns

"This place is WOW... Excellent service, delicious food and fantastic..."

Ravit Moshe

"One of my favourite places for late dinner and drinks! Amazing atmosphere and great..."

Andrea Lapointe

"Had dinner there in the courtyard, the location is really cute, service was great and food was delicious. We chose to share a bunch of apprtizers and..."

Maude Gagnon

"Excellent service, very good food, nice place and good..."

Claudia Soto

"Bacon wrapped scallops, beef and pulled pork sliders... and best of all has to be Ev and the friendly and courteous staff...INCREDIBLE! Continue the..."

David Mason

"Great service and amazing food and I love the..."

Guy Ouellette

"Excellent food and service! I am looking forward to my next visit at..."

Michel Brisson

"My favourite restaurant in the..."

Amanda Biernacka

"Had a light lunch there. Loved the Social bowl, healthy and tasty, except for a little bit of excessive oil. Flavors of different fresh ingredients..."

Lanqing Irena Qin

"I went with my friend and were greeted by a warm welcoming. I ordered an duck confit and it was cooked perfectly. However my friend's rib eyes wasn't..."

Howard Teng

"Great patio by the back, and the food is great! Highly recommend getting the duck confit when you're here. It's juicy and the combination of..."

Shurraj Rao

"Amazing experience! Staff were friendly, helpful & welcoming. Food was outstanding -fresh & extremely tasty. My husband had the lamb & as a lamb..."

Tracey Burke

"Sweet experience. The waitresses were very very sweet and friendly. I usually don’t like hamburgers or sandwiches, but this Chicken Avocado Club..."

Michelle Lee

"Beautiful patio and interior, friendly service, fantastic menu and wide choice of wines, a bit expensive, found some imperfections in food but..."

Evgeniya Berezina

"A large group of us made reservations to celebrate a friend's birthday. The staff couldn't have done more to make sure we had an incredible dinner..."

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