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94/100 (1670 ratings)
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"I was here while in town on business about 3 weeks back. It’s an upscale local place just a few blocks from City Hall, and located within..."
Derek
"Excellent food and service. Each item we ordered was delicious and fresh. Highly recommend the smoked trout deviled eggs and the eggplant..."
Chief
"Delicious food!! Excellent service. Great ambiance. The only reason I didn't give a 5 is because the music was very loud leading people to..."
Josée
"Fabulous place! We have been there several times. The food has always proven to be delicious, well presented and very fresh! Even providing..."
Anyès Babillon
"Town was a great place to drink wine and eat dishes prepared from fresh ingredients. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the scallop crudo was..."
Noname
"Great quality food. Way too small plate size. Confusing menu. Maybe great for some but not the place for me. Probably meant for really picky, fancy,..."
FUNFOODREVIEWS
"Phenomenal experience! Made reservations for 6 last week for last night, and came for dinner and drinks.Service was awesome, they..."
KoalaKouple
"Was here on a Friday night and the experience was a pleasure. Not that I condone the practice, but I made last minute reservations for myself and..."
Jennyran
"One of THE best meals I have EVER had in Ottawa. Was absolutely incredible! The service was friendly and all servers were on top of it and relaxed...."
Sabes
"Not enough can be said about Town. Came for a celebratory dinner with a date and we were blown away by the food and service. Extremely knowledgeable..."
Pancho
"Love locally source ingredients restaurant and Town (@townlovesyou) was no exception, we just had to squeeze in a last meal for our Ottawa trip and..."
Vickie Cheung
"Quality, Consistency and Atmosphere - Town Takes the Crown. Dinner for two on a Saturday evening. Happy we made reservations as its small interior..."
Love Grub
"The first time I went to Town I had the eggplant dish as i am not a supercarnivore. Each time I went there since I ended up taking the same dish...."
Winston
"First off I'd like to start by saying we are visitors to Ottawa (from Edmonton) and we had been eating all day. So when it came to dinner we weren't..."
Victor Tran
"Tasty town. We started with the Bone Marrow which i came to know is an acquired taste. I disliked it, and my girlfriend tolerated it. Its very fatty..."
Kevin8se7en
"Excellent service! You know you're at a good place when you drop a fork on the floor with no waiter in sight but within seconds a waiter arrives with..."
Daniel H
"YUP !. I'm disappointed that I took so long to visit Towne. Had wanted to..but finally Thursday night worked. Happy to find our friendly and..."
Mike Smith
"Dinner Date. Been wanting to try Town for forever now and finally did and I must say, I wasn't disappointed. It has a nice and cozy atmosphere, dim..."
Hungry87
"Elgin highlight. Great food, great location, great service. Loved the octopus plate! Unfortunately they have a short menu and have had the same menu..."
Tallfoodie7
"Always amazing. Service, food, drinks and atmosphere are always great! Town is always a great..."
Jakespencer165
"Town Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs. Great dish to share before the main. Mealy in your mouth..."
Dannyrags
"Try the "nongroni" - bartender knows what he's doing,..."
Jaclynn W.
"MMMMMMMMMMMMMMeatballs.. Ordered the small with a zucchini salad, perfect portion for dinner. But, took large order home to have tonight for dinner...."
Carol Weeks
"One word. Incredible. Our reso was for 8 o'clock on Saturday September 27th. After a couple of cocktails at Oz Kafe, We made our way up and were..."
MikeyMarbles
"One of the best meals we've had in Ottawa. I had the tagletelli duck ragout which was full of flavour and quite filling. My wife had the eggplant..."
Craig Heward
"Great Italian. A little to "hipster" for me but the food was fabulous we had the tuna, and the octopus carpaccio to start then duck ragu and stuffed..."
Moltofoodo
"Amazing. Ate here a few weeks ago for the 3rd time. Absolutely love this place!Had the NOTORIOUS P.I.G (pork tenderloin). Very..."
DustinandSam
"Worth a visit. We went to TOWN for their meatballs- and I'd have to admit I was a little surprised when my dinner order of meatballs was just that-..."
Redbellybird
"Really enjoyed our evening. Sitting at the bar. Nice atmosphere. Original music. Unassuming service. House made with care. From the bread (home made)..."
Bob And Kittie
"Wow!. Went there for lunch yesterday and I had the beef cheek pasta and it was so good. The handmade pasta was perfectly cooked and the beef was very..."
Golf Chick
"Delicious Octopus. The octopus is cooked to perfection. The cheese boards are very diverse featuring fantastic cheeses. The steelhead- trout was okay..."
Julia.no.1
"Superb!. Some friends and I had the pleasure of dining at Town tor the first time this evening and it was one of the best meals we have had in Ottawa..."
Adele M
"Sharing is caring.... Town is the place to go if you like sharing and tasting. Went with a couple of friends and tried the lamb belly, crab cakes,..."
Jennymilton6
"Pricey but delicious. I would go again when there is a menu change..."
Goiles
"Refreshing but needs a little tweaking. The small little gem tucked in on Elgin was a nice surprise. The place was crowded & loud. The humidity and..."
Karine
"Delicious!. This restaurant is on the pricey side, but food is delicious. The restaurant is cozy and service is fast and friendly. Portions are a..."
Emily Mays
"Good but Expensive. The food was really good, the ambiance was ok the price is too much. There are many really great places to eat in Ottawa and I..."
Chanelle
"Extremely good food, been multiple times and the food was always very good. Service is extremely friendly and chef Marc is a great guy. I would..."
Kevin Comeau
"Went for dinner and started with a cheese plate. Absolutely delicious - the fruit and honey were so good as compliments with the cheese. Had the..."
Molly Hyde
"The service was phenomenal and the wine list was wonderful. The food was... Alright. It was all very Hipster and Foodie but a little too much. There..."
Bella
"Stuff yourself. You should go here as soon as you can and stuff yourself silly with meatballs and a cheese platter and the romaine lettuce starter...."
Asdf
"I love this place. The ricotta meatballs are always a great choice. A very nice establishment that will never let you..."
Gastro.Man
"Just go! Its amazing. One of the best in Ottawa. I was back in town in May and had dinner there and wish I didn't live so far away. I had the..."
Kiowa Martin
"I usually sit at the bar every Sunday night so I know and love the food, the vibe and the people but tonight was special. I had .. the SPECiALS ......"
Robert
"I keep going back!. I go to Town just about every time I'm back in Ottawa - it's fantastic. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and the prices are..."
Caitlin
"This place is awesome! Love the vibe- it's really busy all the time so if you don't like sitting close to other tables it might not be for you. The..."
GoldiPrincess
"Wonderful Restaurant. We had one of the best meals ever at Town. The staff is wonderful too. We highly recommend..."
Kate
"Delightful!. The menu is fairly priced and quite delicious. From the appetizers to the salad (pickled grapes, walnuts, goat cheese, pear, heaven,..."
Bri9890
"I went to Town this weekend and was really impressed. The service was friendly, knowledgable and quick. The food was also great. Throughout the..."
Foodie Girl
"Not Bad. I was sooo ready to be wowed by the food, service and experience at Town. The food was..good. I ordered the trout, my dinner..."
NickyG
"A-MAZING!. I have been to Town about 4 times now and every time I go there I am not disappointed. Even with the hype from friends and the #3 on..."
ChazzFresh
"Hempsa so lame. If you you think that Ottawa doesn't have a lot to offer in terms of food, you must have been living under a rock. Wake up, man, the..."
Power6
"Good food but a little over priced. I liked the meatball, the morel mushroom pasta. The so-so is the cheese plate and chicken dish. I would come back..."
Mimu
"Good. Highly recommend to make a reservation before you go . I liked the environment as..."
Sophia
"Pretty good. I keep hearing about this place so I decided to try it out. I had the spaghetti and it was great. Fresh pasta and fresh sauce with REAL..."
Wissi
"Great meal and experience. Sat at the chefs box overlooking the kitchen and cold plates/dessert prep area, and enjoyed every minute of our..."
Sorefeettoproveit
"Best Dinner in Ottawa. I have been so many times and never disappointed. My Fav is the beef carpaccio and the meat ball of course. For dessert the..."
PANDA123
"Had dinner there the other night and it was as great as ever! Excellent service and food -- well priced. It is crowded but not uncomfortable -- do..."
Stanley Matthews
"DISREGARD the negative reviews. We tried almost all of the small plate options and were blown away. I highly recommend the carpaccio and the..."
Michael W. Pal
"A Memorable Evening. While visiting Ottawa recently, my wife and I had the very good fortune of being invited, by friends, to dinner at Town. What a..."
Ban
"They mean serious business!!. We stayed there for a good 3.5 hours last night. From the pecorino potatoes, gnudi, prawn and tuna crudo, cavatelli,..."
Yca P
"Went to Town a couple of weeks back and enjoyed my evening tremendously! Ricotta meatballs are amazing! Great cheese board, an amazing Nagano pork..."
Vanny
"Love it!. Although the food at Town is quite pricey, I still love going there for martinis with the girls! The wait staff is incredible!!! Go out of..."
Sara
"Excellent food & service!. Everything I ate at this lovely little restaurant was excellent! We started with simply titlted "salad" - arugula, toasted..."
Harpchick
"Amazing selection of appetizers and mains. No point in suggesting items because it will change before you come. Get a selection and..."
Sean Flanigan
"Great food and great service! We were well taken care of and we have an amazing meal. My only sads is the beer prices. Working in the beer industry -..."
Amanda Redway
"Town is a forever favourite. They offer amazing food without any of the pretense - amazing friendly service, great vibes, and you’ll always bump..."
katie frappier
"Citizen and Town are my favourite restaurants in Ottawa! Every time my partner and I go our meals are beyond delicious and we have the best time. You..."
Kelly Dixon
"Had the most amazing dinner at Town. Yummy little gem lettuce salad and tuna tartare, focaccia. Great wine selection and friendly service. Will be..."
L C
"Always delicious and great service! Love the Italian sodas they offer for non-drinkers, with homemade syrups! All the food dishes are unique and..."
Jess M.
"seriously some of the best food in Ottawa. We ordered 5 or 6 plates to share and they were all to die for. Would recommend the falafel (the snap peas..."
Scott E
"OMG!!!! Too bad we don't have 6 stars :) this place is insane. Friend and I set at the chef table which is a small table facing the kitchen. It was..."
Maor Levy
"Delicious plates for sharing with a menu divided in small and large plates. We shared as appetizers the eggplant and whipped burrata. The whipped..."
Allanah
Aperitivo
88/100 (2055 ratings)
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Mediterranean
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegan Options
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Escargot
Confit
Calamari
Paella
Meatballs
Risotto
Halloumi
Octopus
Tuna
Calamares
Cakes
Arancini
Focaccia
Shrimp
Lamb
Ceviche
Tapas
Beef
Pesto
Lettuce Wraps
Fish Taco
Fish
Crostini
Tacos
Pasta
Pork
Porchetta
Ribs
Salad
Ragu
Wings
Crostino
Crab
Polenta
Scallops
Poutine
Duck
Sit down
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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
Absinthe
83/100 (2796 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
International
French
French
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Ceviche
Profiteroles
Chocolate mousse
Steak Frites
Cheese fondue
Steak Tartare
Tuna
Quail
Salmon
Lemon tart
Burger
Pork Cheeks
Hamburgers
Lamb
Cod
Pesto
Beef
Fish
Pork
Poutine
Pasta
Salad
Crème Brulée
Escargot
Scallops
Creme Brulee
Duck
Focaccia
Hanger steak
Sit down
French
International
Canadian
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
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..."
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"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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