Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ottawa

Aperitivo

88/100 (2055 ratings)

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"Arrived at 6 o'clock on a Wednesday night & the place was jammed. All tables were occupied or reserved! Always a good sign of good food. We were told..."

Peggy Hudson

"This is my absolute favourite place to eat. The food is always good and the service is always friendly. With the menu changing every few months it..."

Leslie Aiston

"Deeelishus! Lovely mix and blend of flavours AND colours! From the orange and beet salad to the steak and chimichurri, crispy little tapioca cheese..."

Jude McKeown

"Our second time here and just as amazing as the first. Excellent food, innovative, and not all that pricey compared to high end restaurants. Cocktail..."

Eric Pruys

"This is my favorite restaurant in the city. The service is impeccable, staff are knowledgeable, amazing unique dishes Everytime I go and amazing..."

Cthompson22

"Great meal, good company, fantastic staff, even better owner. Fish Taco's were some of the best i have had, and Charcuterie was on point. I didn't..."

DustinandSam

"Restaurant is a bit out of our way and hard to find but was certainly worth the trip. Nice little place. Not too many seats. Definitely busy and..."

Marie-Eve Giguère

"Had a great Dinner here on Friday night. Nice selection of sharing plates and service was excellent. Not cheap but we did indulge in some cocktails..."

Martin Robertson

"This is an outstanding restaurant. Their food and cocktails are unique and always exceptionally prepared. Their staff is warm, friendly,..."

Starlet16

"Fantastic sharing plates options. Been there multiple times and its always been great. Service is always excellent as well. It's great for those who..."

Stlevitt

"Been here twice in recent months and the service and food were excellent both times. Incredible attention to detail, presentation, and the staff and..."

Laura

"Great meal to start our Friday movie night.Started with a pint of Broadhead and one of Kichissippi.Ordered Calamari Fritti, Bone marrow..."

Bob And Kittie

"Great little Gem in Kanata. Food was excellent with a solid small menu (yes) with a nice assortment of Cocktails. The warm olives and Duck wings are..."

Paul

"A definite hidden gem in Kanata. Service was excellent. The owner (I think) was so welcoming and friendly. My friend and I showed up without a..."

Sean T

"I've eaten here a number of times both dinner and lunch. Small sharing plates, absolutely delicious. Steak and calimari are my favs. Service is..."

LP

"I've been here a few times & the selection & service have been great. Cosy little place with open kitchen & knowledgeable staff. Dishes..."

Yum+Yummer

"Great atmosphere, good food, and outstanding service. Our waitress was such a sweetheart about my partner's food allergies, she was exceptionally..."

LP

"Great place right from the start. Very relaxed atmosphere. It was the same price you would pay at a chain restaurant but you could taste the effort..."

Sizzle

"A terrific meal. A friend and I dined at Aperitivo last evening. It was a terrific meal. Great food, attentive service and lovely wine. An all round..."

Charrison

"Great experience, good food, lousy coffee.. Had a lovely meal prior to seeing a movie. Excellent risotto. Fish tacos were really very good, very..."

Carl Stockhaus

"Great ambiance, savory food and exceptional..."

Biannka

"It's not often that UrbanSpoon is wrong and once again it was proven to be an excellent indicator of a great restaurant. I would like to predicate..."

Jordan Laurin

"AMAZING!. I have never had tapas before but I have been to many amazing restaurants around Europe if that counts. My fiancee and I went for our 2nd..."

Shsni

"Tasty small plates. I'm not used to driving out to Kanata for a meal, but was convinced to come out to visit with a friend. Big box hell - it took me..."

Locomocodef

"Great gastropub nestled in between box stores/chain restaurants. Aperitivo was a delightful discovery that I must share with all readers...."

Amber99_

"Amazing! Great food and service!. My husband took me out for our anniversary dinner on a Monday night and this place did not disappoint. Everything..."

Nancy R

"Great Vibe!. I went here with my girlfriends for the first time last night. The atmosphere is incredible, love the vibe! The location can't be any..."

Jessica Chamberlin

"My husband and I had a reservation last night and I know that we will be adding this restaraunt to our list of favourites. It's located in the..."

ErinLeah

"Amazing place. My boyfriend brought me here last night for my bday. love the place/ atmosphere, amazing food, friendly staff. even the head chef came..."

Ms.Tran

"Some very good plates!. We attended Aperitivo for the first time tonight and met Sean and his team. We ordered the Wellington, Fish tacos, the shaved..."

JP

"I may have licked my plate clean.... My partner and I visited Aperitivo tonight and were absolutely blown away by how amazing it was! Hands down my..."

Kym

"Great Small Plates!!!. We love to share a number of their small plates so that we can experience a variety of great tastes. We get all this and a..."

Dmarko

"Amazing dinner, returning for sure. I took a friend here for her birthday. I decided to try out the restaurant following recommendations and..."

Si_0705

"Exquisite Food...Delightful Personalities. It's been a pleasure dining at this establishment twice in the past week. Once for a private event..."

Michele13

"Girl's Night favorite.. Love this restaurant! My girlfriends and I try to visit at least every 2 weeks after stumbling across it months ago. As..."

Lorla

"Very enjoyable tapas style meal. The Moroccan lamb with squash is..."

Leightrain

"Last night was my first, and won't be the last, experience. There was six of us at the table and everyone had amazing plates. The only odd tasting..."

StephC

"Awesome place for a date night or a night out with the girls. Fish tacos are amazing! Drink selection is incredible and they have gluten free..."

Kathleen Shaver

"Dinner at Aperitivio. We had a drink and dinner at Aperitivo in Centrum tonight and want to say how much we enjoyed it! I have frequented..."

Megan

"Wonderful food. Read the menu by all means but you will be better off asking Erica what she reommends :)Great kitchen, runs smoothly and..."

Allan Markby

"Great Food, Great Service, Great Atmosphere. I went to Aperitivo last night and met a girlfriend there for dinner. The patio was packed, the inside..."

Gfgal2010

"Getting Better Each Visit. Last night was our third visit to Aperitivo. The first visit, the food and service fell short of expectations, howevver..."

Shannon

"Kanata's best kept secret. Discovered the place accidentally on the way to the movies and have eaten 3 times since bringing friends with us on 2..."

AndrewD

"I'm in LOVE!. We had a sensational meal here about 2 weeks ago. I cannot say enough about this place! You haven't lived until you have tried..."

Caitlin Hess

"Its was amazing the mood was great the food was really good. The information that the waiters knew was knowledable about all the items on the menu...."

Aelbadri

"Kanata's Oasis. OMG!!!!!!   This place was sensational.   Our server started us off with a recommendation for Duck Liver Pâté,..."

Gabby

"Incredible AND gluten free!. The atmosphere of Apertivo is exactly what Kanata needs. Modern and classy, it's a perfect date night spot with a..."

Ottawa Urban Living

"YUM!. Every time I go I try something different and I'm NEVER disappointed. The meals are always super unique and like nothing any other restaurant..."

Victoria

"Went for a last minute girls night out and was not disappointed. Even though we didn't have a reservation and the restaurant was busy, Sean found a..."

Tara

"I Can't Wait to Go Back!. My friend treated me to an early birthday lunch at Aperitivo ! What a treat! Service was prompt, friendly and personable !..."

Ofootley

"Delicious Lunch!. Went today for the first time with friends and absolutely delighted with our experience. Love the small plates option. Shared..."

Alex

"Great to see a new spot fill this void. One thing Kanata is in short supply of is pleasant wine bistros. It's nice to get away from the families and..."

Bad Dog

"Great Find!. I was so excited to be able to walk into a restaurant and actually order whatever I wanted! There are not enough Gluten-free restaurants..."

Carolyn

"Excellent. This is the perfect little date spot pre or post movie or for any occasion really! some highlights are the wine (of course) there's a nice..."

Lana_7

"Excellent food and great service. We arrived this past Friday evening and it was quite busy but we managed to snag one of the last tables! In spite..."

PJ

The Albion Rooms

79/100 (1702 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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Vegan Options

Contemporary

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Bar

Gastropub

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Contemporary

Canadian

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Breakfast

Brunch

Drinks

Tuna

Crostino

Salmon

Wild boar

Burger

Fish & Chips

Foie gras

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Salad

Fish & chips

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Duck

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Oyster

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Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Reservations

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

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"I've heard about The Albion Rooms through the book: Ottawa Cooks. Made both recipes in the book. On January 27th, got to experience the restaurant,..."

Phil Desjardins

"Superb. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, tasty beer. Even better, the food. I had the Tuna and the Scotch Egg which were delicious and beautifully..."

Dominy David

"Best charcuterie board in Ottawa: top quality meats and cheese, beautifully served at the perfect temperature. Nice variety of Ontarian craft beer...."

Alex Serre

"Great place. Menu is local and amazing for both tbe food and the drinks. On top of that the service is..."

Maxim Bourgie

"Hands down best Ceasar's I have ever had! Bartender was a legit mixologist....whipped up a custom concoction for my friend that included Tyhme..."

Heather McCully

"The food is delicious, highest quality and well prepared. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and very efficient. A wonderful..."

Judith Mongrain

"Had the Colonel By-nedict for brunch and it was one of the best eggs benedict I have had in a long time. My friends though their meals were delish..."

Jocelyn Kula

"Jonathan the mixologist made me what he called a "slow hypnotic". Best drink I have ever had! The man's a magician with..."

Travis Royle

"Thanks to Kim, the best waitress ever, we had a great anniversary!!! Loved everything about our visit..."

Isabelle Desrochers

"Love every visit! Service and food is always top..."

Louise Pitre

"Absolutely one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa! Delicious food, welcoming staff and a great..."

Alanna Smith

"Fantastic staff, delish food and amazing cocktails! If you haven't been to The Albion Rooms, you MUST visit soon!..."

Chaela Grace Kindness

"2nd time there after a year and had the exact same thing cause it was so good - 72hr slow cooked brisket. It's definitely delicious but needs more..."

Anton Ego

"Went this past Saturday night, incredible small plate restaurant. In fact we have had charcuterie at almost every small plate place in the city, and..."

DustinandSam

"This lounge has the best Old Fashioned I've ever had in Ottawa. You can choose to sit on the cocktail bar side, or mosey over to the dining area that..."

Chelsea Konyk

"The food was amazing. We shared a charcuterie plate which had a great variety of local food. The waiter took the time to explain everything and give..."

Maxim Bourgie

"Great lounge for an evening drink! We didn't go into the restaurant itself, but the bar has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available that is..."

Donna Keranen

"My one complaint, and I found it incredibly frustrating, is trying to call to make reservations. The number on their page is not for the restaurant..."

Daniel

"Excellent food, probably the best I've had in Ottawa so far. I ordered the tuna and it was spot on. The only problem I had was with the tuna portion..."

Sdeyh017

"This is the best Caesar in Ottawa! I know. I've done a Caesar-tour of the city's most highly reviewed Caesars. Just the right amount of..."

Chunny

"Seems to me there are hidden gems in Ottawa that are right in front of your eyes. The Novotel hotel has been located downtown for years, and makes..."

Anusha

"I work near Albion rooms and often head there after the day's over. They have excellent beer choices for a decent price and have the best charcuterie..."

Noname

"Albion Rooms is located right beside Rideau Center and has amazing food and cocktails. Must haves include the scotch egg or the cheese plates, you..."

Stephanie White

"The BEST charcuterie in Ottawa by a million miles and the bespoke cocktails are always awesome and always changing - go there every time I'm in..."

Garth Johnson

"The food was delicious even though a bit salty. We had the charcuterie board, soup, fish and chips, Arctic char and the pork. I would definitely go..."

Jo-Anne

"The Albion Rooms (@TheAlbionRooms) is located inside Novotel Hotel, it's recommended by a quite a few friends and we manage to squeeze in Brunch..."

Vickie Cheung

"Amazing food, drinks, and service. For those who love a good Caesar, this place has a wicked one that is definitely worth trying. The menu is small,..."

Kamil Przepiorka

"The Albion Rooms continue to be a solid choice for a dinner out with cocktails. We loved the charcuterie offerings and everyone else at the table had..."

Mark Warburton

"The food and the ambiance deserve a 5/5. This restaurant has it all. Unique and fun decor, relaxed vibe and food that will leave you planning your..."

Tracey Zimmer

"Food was very different but tasted fabulous! A lot of variety on the menu. Really good service but the one downer was that it was quite noisy as..."

Daisy Chen

"Brunch! Albion Rooms is doing weekend brunch now from 11:30. Perhaps because no one yet knows about this, there was very a relaxed atmosphere and our..."

Brenda Labelle

"Love hanging out here. The room is warm with couches and chairs of all variety. Had a cool glass of Riesling and some prosciutto charcuterie. Tried..."

Samantha Singh

"We were invited out to the Albion Rooms over the long weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday. We've heard great things about this place, and we..."

CJ And Katherine

"Beautiful Restaurant and Great Food!. I went here with my boyfriend and we were immediately impressed with the look and feel of the..."

Lindsaymae90

"Scotch eggs are a unique taste. Loved the chorizo that is around the eggs. Very interesting. Also had the strip loin. It was okay but I would..."

Monique

"Great spot in ottawa!!. Just had my birthday party at the Albion rooms and it was GREAT!!! Super nice decor, great location downtown, food was..."

Kelly Y

"One of my favorite places. I frequent a lot of high end restaurants in Ottawa, and this is definitely one the "old faithfuls". Amazing fish and..."

Felix

"Best Cesars..."

Elle

"Ask for server Mike, he's amazing!! Food was awesome, atmosphere awesome! Very cool interior, we loved the lighting on the bar. We had many items off..."

Gita

"A good restaurant should never serve spawning oysters. Took a trip downtown to the Albion Rooms last night for my birthday meal with Granny. All the..."

Jennyran

"Excellent flovours. I recently dined here and was immediately surprised by the lack of option on the menu however, after the first bite of the..."

Julia.no.1

"Surprise res. The food are amazing. i didnt expect it would raste so good.expecially mushrooms and brocolli nice. but the server was so busy and..."

Race_8855

"Star waiter and fav fries. Called in to ask if we needed to reserve a table on Easter Monday. Nope, they thought they would be fine. We got there a..."

Bob And Kittie

"Pleasant surprise!. Please, please please do not let the fact that this is a "hotel" restaurant fool you. I almost did, and was so impressed upon..."

Commeah

"More than excellent for a Hotel restaurant! The food and the atmosphere are..."

YJ Chouinard

"Favourite Spot. This is our favourite spot in Ottawa (so far)! The service is consistently good, they always have interesting beer to choose from,..."

Kate Tara

"A gem. I really liked this restaurant. The atmosphere is fun and filled with eclectic and rustic findings. The service was great and the food was..."

Spooner

"Great atmosphere, awesome food. We were a small group of 3 looking for a little snack, but not a full meal.We got the cauliflower and Brussels sprout..."

Carcar

"Great Food and Lovely Service. Service: Great, Flaboyant Male Server. He always made sure we had what we needed and was great entertainment...."

Brittany Stephens

"Great food, wonderful service. Just had dinner here for the first time tonight. We were a large group with a reservation, and the service was..."

K.a.walsh45

"Great place. My friends and I visit here regularly, and we always leave happy. They have the best fish n` chips that I have found in Ottawa, and..."

Jacuubii

"Amazing atmosphere and friendly..."

Louie

"Came here to celebrate my birthday and the experience was all in all tremendous. The food was fantastic: from the simplicity of the Brussel sprouts,..."

ADW

"Drinks and Apps. I had a friend visiting from Regina and we decided to check out the Albion Rooms adjacent to the lobby of the Novotel. We sat at the..."

Sdowney

"So very good.. The food is fresh and delicious, the atmosphere funky and cool. Everything from the deep fried blue cheese stuffed olives to the..."

Adele M

"Amazing ambiance and service. The lounge is one of the best I have seen in Ottawa. Modern and sleek without the pretentiousness found in such places...."

Food Lover

"Great vibe, great food, great service. I don't always think that the best food is why I go back to a restaurant. Ambiance and service are equally..."

Whodat

"Set the Bar for Originality & Quality. I tend not to go out to restaurants since most dishes can be replicated at home and are far cheaper to make...."

Gracie Woods

"Fish of the fish and chips. Best fish I have ever had, 2 pieces, moist, definitely enough to share. Delicious homemade tartar. Didn't think much of..."

Champagne

"Great ambiance, great charcuterie, good local selections. Wonderful service from Michael who working the entire dining room! Best of all was when he..."

R

"A recent stay in Ottawa led us to the Albion Rooms for a dining experience that we will be raving about for years to come. When we..."

Snumes

"Quite the find in the hotel lobby!. Staying at the Novotel Ottawa for a few days on business, I ended up initially disappointed when I realized I had..."

Kandcmarch16

"Best caesar around. Great decor and atmosphere. Very friendly and attentive..."

Greenjean

"We had a great experience at the Albion rooms. Sea scallop ceviche and rhubarb crumble were amazing! We tried 6 items from the pick 3 for $21 and..."

Shawn

"Simply Sublime. This is a fabulous new restaurant with a perfect central location. I have been on a number of occasions before attending a show at..."

MsLocavore

"Really excellent!. My fiance and I wanted to try something new and heard about the Albion through Urban Spoon. Great pick! We went during the Ottawa..."

Mark Pearcey

"A superior hotel restaurant. Novotel doesn't strike me as a hotel that would have a superior restaurant, much less a restaurant that offers unusual..."

Barb

"Really delectable experience!. Just had a great dining experience at the new Albion Rooms at the Novotel. We really liked the feel of the place with..."

S. Jessop

"Using local fresh ingredients is a high priority, and it really shows in the food. I first ate at The Albion Rooms for a friends birthday back in..."

Bake And Be Merry

"One of the hottest culinary spots in Ottawa right now is without question Novotel’s The Albion Rooms. Both the restaurant atmosphere and menu is..."

Caroline Dumont

"...been on the hunt for the best one in Ottawa, and I think I have finally found it at The Albion Rooms. They call it the "Marcus Brutus" and it is..."

April Today

"The decor is terrific (make sure to ask to be in the back part, not the front where you can see the hotel lobby), the cocktail list is original, and..."

Julia Kent

"Opened at Novotel Ottawa Hotel in April 2013, The Albion Rooms serves up rustic yet contemporary, farm-to-table Canadian cuisine. According to the..."

Stella

"My husband and I were overnight guests at your hotel, for our 50th Wedding Anniversary, a gift from our son and daughter and their families. The..."

Josephine Herman

"Hang out with colleagues and some drinks … we ordered a platter as snakes and it was more than delicious, good variety between cheese and meat,..."

Mohamed Eldery

"Recently had an evening meal and a couple beers here while staying in the adjacent hotel. Staff was friendly and provided good service. The burger..."

Tonja K

"My husband and I went here for dinner tonight. The food is pretty good, but service was on the slow side... Especially considering there was only one..."

Dee Whiteford

"Great place for very good food - creative cocktails and excellent wine list. The cocktails here are great, well thought through and even though they..."

Paul Steele

"This is easily one of my favourite patios and restaurants in all of Ottawa. The space is gorgeous and located in a much quieter part of downtown..."

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