TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

Town

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

The Albion Rooms

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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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