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Petit Bill's Bistro

89/100 (5015 ratings)

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"We were there for dinner on Saturday, everything was fantastic as ever, love the salmon 2 ways, so so good. Husband had fish and chips, could hardly..."

Deb Con

"All-You-can-Eat-Mussels aren't the only reason to go to my favourite place in the city. From quick bites on the patio to riding the entire A la Carte..."

Dave Harries

"The fish and chips was excellent!! Fresh cod, cooked absolutely perfectly, with a delicious light batter! The service was top notch, and the..."

Don Penney

"We always enjoy going to Petit Bills. It's so nice to be welcomed by Terry's smiling face. The food is delicious. It's a go to spot for us whether..."

Julia Offer-Di Labio

"We love this place. Staff are friendly and professional. The food and drinks are amazing. We had mussels which are the best we have had anywhere. We..."

Gail Parsons

"Excellent! The food is always amazing and never disappointing! The best short ribs that I’ve ever tasted. Randy and his staff are always so..."

Cindy Seed

"Petit Bill’s Bistro: Not just Lobster Poutine. Wellington is by far one of the hottest dining neighbourhoods in the City. With an abundance of..."

Caroline Curtis

"Great food, great wine and great service! Would definitely..."

Bree Jamieson-Holloway

"My son and I enjoyed a great lunch at Petit Bill’s, the service, beverages and food were all excellent, will be back soon. I would recommend this..."

Gary Sprott

"Awesome food. I'm particularly fond of the seafood chowder and lobster poutine. Warm and inviting atmosphere and..."

Janny Loman Martin

"Fish & chips were great but the slow cooked beef ribs were phenomenal!! The owner(s) & staff take great care of their customers, and the desserts are..."

Steve Cool

"Best bouillabaisse I have ever had. Hands down. Staff were phenomenal. We had a big group and they couldn't have been any better. My new favourite..."

Gina Fredette

"Mussels were to die for...staff warm and friendly...great service..."

Suzy Wong

"Excellent service every time! Highly recommend the lobster poutine and one of Terry's excellent martinis. Great place to..."

Reagan Pedlar Arcand

"Fantastic food! Excellent service! Such a wonderful time!!! That Nutella cheesecake was heaven on a plate. Mmm..."

Amanda Berry

"My wife and I celebrated our 40th Anniversary at Bill’s, our first time at the restaurant. Great service! Superb food! Perfect atmosphere. I had..."

Gerry

"Great food! A lot of character in the restaurant, including lots of History. The staff there was very helpful and really friendly. On a corner, so..."

Josh Wolf

"Amazing restaurant! The best customer service! The owner is super friendly and welcoming! The mussels and fries are to die for! Great wine selection..."

Minasykes

"Love this restaurant! The food is fantastic and the staff even better. We've been several times, including special bourbon and scotch tasting..."

Dan G.

"For my birthday, I visited Petit Bill's with a friend( it was also his birthday as well!)We both ordered the same dish which was the smoked..."

Monique Kaye

"I went for dinner there tonight with my spouse. Warm welcome and fast service. Food is 5/5. Definitely a must try in Ottawa. I had the table d'hôtes..."

Francois

"Amazing service! Amazing food! Had the steak salad! Perfect and my hubby had the lobster Poutine. Amazing amazing!!!!! We will be..."

Courtney

"Delicious and Great Service. Had to give this place a try. Service was amazing. The owner is very involved in the service... loved that. The food was..."

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"Love it!. I had dinner here a few years ago, and came back with some girlfriends. My second experience was just as good as the last. Delicious food..."

Moans83

"Top 5 in Ottawa. This is a hidden gem. Forget all the over-hyped restaurants in the market. This is the real deal. The food is great, including the..."

Julien Schultz

"We went to Petit Bill's for a birthday dinner with a group of friends. It was also Newfoundland Night with a special menu based on the foods of NL...."

Craig Heward

"Missed the mark this time. While the last time we went to Petit Bill's left us eager to return, this time not do much.The bread was fresh and..."

Jennyran

"Unique. I had the Lobster Poutine, heavenly...."

Jude_judah

"Awesome!. I had never heard about this place, but went with some friends who recommended it. We shared the lobster poutine which was amazing. I then..."

DScope

"Class, comfort and friends. Sit at the bar, sit in the bar area, sit in the restaurant...it is all good. Our favourite is always in the bar area. The..."

Sbsca

"A Favorite. One of the first places to come to mind when thinking of place to take visitors from out of town. Never fails to disappoint - the team is..."

MV

"One of the Better places in area. They always have something new on the appetizer list, and its always fun , interesting and delicious. terry and..."

FoodFan

"Wonderful experience - delicious food as always. We held our wedding reception here earlier this month on a Saturday night, and everything went..."

Lily798

"Great meal. Fantastic service, great energy. The yellow fin tuna was excellent. Highly..."

Barbr

"Great food, amazing service! Great atmosphere, will definitely go..."

Deanne C.

"A great all-around eatery. This is probably in the running for one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa. Been here many times, never leaving..."

Kevincardoza

"Still a great spot in Westboro. We have been going to this great spot for a few years now, Terry and Randy are always on site and will ensure your..."

Ginger Brick

"One of my favorite restaurants in Ottawa. I just love this restaurant. Clamchowder is excellent, fish too and the appetizer platter with many..."

Gourmet

"Always surpasses expectations!. Where to start.... The service is top-notch. The servers are always friendly, polite, and attentive. The owner even..."

CLL

"Amazing food, awesome service A++. Great restaurant, excellent food and fabulous service. This is such a wonderful restaurant, I have been about a..."

Kris

"Maritime Hospitality.. Very versatile restaurant. You can have a drink at the bar with apps, a fine dining dinner or a nice lunch. The..."

Shawn

"Amazing!. Can not say enough about this restaurant. Service was amazing from start to finish. The food was more than we expected. My wife couldn't..."

Mike G

"Great service and meal. Thumbs up for Petit Bill's ..........had the Arctic Char and Moules last week and they were both delicious . ........ ......"

BM_W

"Excellent!. Went with family and a baby. Service was exceptional. Food was some of the best I've had in Ottawa. The lobster poutine was so good we..."

Mark

"Amazing food & service!. Just have to say every time we've been to this Petit Bill's the service is top notch! The food is always fresh and tasty and..."

SuecF

"Incredible service. So many options on the menu. Will be going back..."

Greenjean

"Great food, great service. I went here for a birthday dinner. Our server was very friendly, one of the best I've ever had. Everyone loved the food. I..."

SDG

"After reading such good reviews, we wanted to give this restaurant a try. Like the online reservation system. Great service, nice ambiance. Food was..."

Triwannabeee

"Today I came for a late lunch. Service, wine and good were excellent. I had the tomato soup with basil and cilantro, which was not creamy and..."

David

"This place was fan-freaking-tastic! I had the chorizo then the braised duck with the squash risotto and the bread pudding for dessert. I will..."

Jordan W

"Went therethe other day and was pleasantly surprised at the flavoured butter they had, some honey mustard type thing. I had the lobster and walleye..."

Jay F

"Clam chowder to rave about. Yup, Clam chowder is one of the best of the best in the city... next i am trying their popular poutine everyone keeps..."

Tinaa

"My mom and I went here for my birthday and we both had nothing but positive things to say. Will definitely..."

Fairydragonfly

"Fabulous dining experience. Went there in a party of five. I had the soup of the day, a delicious Manhattan style clam chowder, and then the steak..."

Robert

"Still thinking about the food!. What a great dinner experience! Dinner was so good, I went back for lunch a couple of days later! Before getting to..."

MrHungry

"I just had my birthday dinner here and everything you expect to be good in a restaurant was beyond that. It was exemplary. The service was amazing ,..."

MissAM

"Great place all around. Food and service were excellent. Started with the cucumber wrapped tuna, which went well with the wine recommended by our..."

TanYa

"Yummilicious!!!. Went to Petit Bill's for a date night with my wife and was not disappointed. From the time we entered until we left, the staff was..."

Michel Van Berkel

"This has become a favorite restaurant. My husband always has the steak frite. I usually try something new. We are never disappointed. Food is always..."

Angeline

"Petite Bills Big Mussels. Awww shucks, I certainly have a soft spot in my belly for this adorable, lil bistro. We were brought some complementary..."

Just Julie

"Mmmmm. Lobster poutine YUMMY! Love the sauce fantastic! Hubby had the mini-burgers with Gorgonzola mayo super good too!Service was really..."

Juls779401

"One a whim, a pleasant discovery.. Stopped by on a whim to try out the fare and found it to be a rather enjoyable meal. Portions on the specials a..."

William Blake

"Upon entering the petit bills bistro we were greeted by a jovial older man carrying the spirit of his family in this little Newfie inspired..."

Myriam

"7.5/10. I was at Petit Bill's recently and enjoyed the newly renovated restaurant. Unfortunately the restaurant was a bit loud that evening as it was..."

PA

"Great experience, was recommended by word of mouth and I will do the same. The only minor drawback was my tenderloin was slightly overlooked (I like..."

TheYork

"Dinner was a great experience. Atmosphere was comfortable and the service attentive. I'm excited to come back. Only negative; wine list wasn't up to..."

AmandaLynn

"Love the sliders. I love coming here for lunch with friends and almost always have the sliders. They are really good and just the right size.The..."

WWlocal

"Great Service - Great Food. I have been to Petit Bills 3 times and each time I have not been disappointed. The service was exceptional and Terry was..."

Robin

"Nice atmosphere. Lobster poutine was great. Interesting mix of French and Maritime..."

Hillary Buchan-Terrell

"Great food, great service.. Loved it. Awesome service, great atmosphere, and great food. Will definitely be coming..."

Disembawler

"I went in for the chowder particularly because I heard rave reviews- was awesome.... havent tasted such great chowder since my visit to NS- lives up..."

Meli-mel

"Delicious. Came for the lobster poutine, stayed and came back for the rest of the tasty items on the menu. Lovely people, talent and location make..."

Happy Shiny Steve

"Yum... Went to Petit Bill's the other day.. had reservations(a must).First impressions- Nice cozy restaurant, like the decor. The art on..."

Tammo

"Liked but didn't love. I had lunch with friends here, and none of us were blown away. i'd say the food was good, but nothing was impressive. i don't..."

B-lo

"The best kept secret in the city. Great staff, wonderful menu. Amazing lobster poutine! A must try. Great for any time of day or any ocassion...."

KC

"My first visit to Petit Bill's. 2 friends had soup of the day (coconut sweet potato), bluefin tuna, & moules et frites, all of which they enjoyed. My..."

Char

"Perhaps slightly overpriced?. This is one of those restaurants where I wish I could leave a neutral rating instead of an "I like it" or "I don't"...."

Emily Mays

"This is one of Ottawa favourites! I've been here a handful of times (6+) and I'm always impressed. Their lobster poutine, inspired from a Calgary..."

Displaced Foodie

"Like it. I love the seafood chowder and the Newfy pound cake. The service is good and the atmosphere friendly. I can think of no better place to go..."

Frank

"Try the lobster poutine - so incredible! I've been to PBB's three times now and I always get the soup of the day and the poutine (along with a glass..."

MML

"We had a great time, but quickly learned that drinking neat bourbon all night is wayyy out of our league. We started with two delicious maple bacon..."

Julia Kent

"The menu is heavy on the seafood, but it is good. The chowder and the lobster poutine seem to be their "signature" dishes, and both are..."

Ready

"Every now and again, a decision made on the spur of the moment can lead to an unexpected discovery. Lately, we seem to find ourselves more and more..."

Roy Wallace

"...Jenn and I had great fun and enjoyed our dishes. We shared the cod tongues and pickerel cheeks..."

FoodiePrints

"My last review of this restaurant wasn't great. Of the 5 or 6 times i'd been here the food had gone from great to good to ok. One thing that remained..."

Rachelle

"Great meal and service in a beautiful location. I especially enjoyed: + Lobster poutine: They used an amazing savoury white sauce and..."

Chris Hatko

"Absolutely wonderful & friendly service:) loved our food, drinks and apps. I really enjoyed the lobster..."

Vinny R

"Great food. Excellent staff. We had the seafood chowder, scallops and duck with carrot cake for dessert. The chowder was tasty with a Sriracha..."

JPL

"Well made food attention to details kitchen staff have a clear skill and tallent. The east coast is very present in the flavours. Top end and..."

Mike Gaumond

"If you are looking for very friendly service (even just with take away) in addition to some of the best food out there, Petit Bill's is a must go to..."

Shannon O'Brien-LeBlanc

"Why we don’t talk about this place with the city’s best is beyond me. Service is impeccable, the owners check every meal x the culinary team is..."

Rod Castro

"We went there with our 2 young sons on a Tuesday night. Very welcoming staff, the owner came a few times himself to check on us, they were very nice..."

Véronique Lapointe

Metropolitain Brasserie

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"Jonathan was amazing!! Our food was to die for! An amazing experience. The cheese and meat plate was..."

Anna Magdalena Hess

"Love Metro. Consistently great. Always. The patio experience is second to none. The kind of place you can spend for..."

Steven Bowser

"Always wonderful. My husband threw a surprise birthday dinner for me last night. As always the cocktails, wine and food were excellent. And the..."

Shelley O'Brien

"Food was simply amazing and staff was very nice to us. A place I recommend and I will go back for..."

Ferdinando Colavita

"Two nights in a row enjoyed delicious desserts & drinks with the family. Fantastic atmosphere, great service & desserts with drinks! We'll..."

Joanna Klein

"Excellent service, beau menu et nourriture excellente. Belle ambiance. Nous avons essayé plusieurs restaurant à Ottawa et celui là est devenu un..."

Nadia Roy

"One of the best filet mignon I have ever had, perfect. Delightfully fresh stacked tomato salad, sweet sorbet. Staff are always professional,..."

Dawn Bailey

"Best Cobb Salad ever! Never disappointed - service, menu selections and food is always amazing! Great location as..."

Gaveen Cadotte

"Un de mes restos favoris pour son ambiance bistro français élégant, sa nourriture, son superbe bar et ses employés syper gentils et..."

Céline Magnan

"Great food Great restaurant Great service. Will be back..."

Edie Holt

"We held a reception for 90 people, and the food, service and setting are excellent. It's our third year hosting this annual event, and I'm booking..."

Lisa Haley

"Always happy here. Hit them up for Hill Hour from 4-6 and get a great deal on oysters and shrimp. Awesome moules & frites, and the decadent double..."

Grashnak

"Beautiful patio and delicious food. I had the goat cheese salad and it was honestly spectacular! Even though it was most definitely not a salad. It..."

MrsFoodie

"Best place for mussels et frites. The seafood is fresh and well priced. Many things on the menu are good. Service is attentive. Go on a Friday during..."

Mountaingirl

"Moules et frites! Nice decor and good wine selection as well. Good rose choices. My frites were quite tasty and the mussels were very good with many..."

Costa

"Service was excellent. Atmosphere was very cozy. Music was a nice level. The food was phenomenal. Best oysters I have ever had!!! We had the lobster..."

Amanda Morari

"An all time favorite in Ottawa. It definitely transports you directly to Paris. Their food is delicious, portions and prices are good. The ambiance..."

MOI

"Went for lunch. Oysters, tuna tartare, salad & wine. Fantastic. Oysters were fresh, well presented, tartare was spicy and tasty. Service good. ..."

Hungry

"Great atmosphere and professional service. While a bit pricey, I Ioved the Beef Tartare and we thoroughly enjoyed the Cote de Boeuf for 2. Nice..."

Knut M.

"Good food and service. Have been to the patio 3 times this summer. Food is good, had the duck pouting twice and just a drink and appetizers the third..."

ED

"Metro is a piece of Paris in Ottawa. Their menu is really authentic, great service and beautiful atmosphere! They are famous for their raw bar, but..."

Sofia Santiso

"Ordered an asparagus and poached egg brunch dish. A touch small, but very delicious. Had a champagne cocktail, can't remember the name of it but it..."

Ott Snacker

"Well, it’s been a hectic week, but in a good way. Work is trucking along well, our landscaper has started in our backyard on my rockgarden (so..."

Styledomination

"Joined my girlfriends last night for Hill Hour on the patio at Metropolitain. The patio was bustling, yet had a warm and inviting energy. Our..."

Styledomination

"They have a very good raw bar selection (e.g., tartare, oysters, ceviches) as well as a very good selection of wines that are also sold by the glass..."

InRegina2

"This faux French bistro is a reliable place for both food and drink, as well as spotting cabinet ministers. Hill Hour (happy hour) offers PEI oysters..."

Brenda Labelle

"I have it been here a few times and like it simply because of the $1 Oysters during Hill Hour. I have had their mussels and fries which also taste..."

Omnomnom

"After reading all the reviews I was hoping for the best, and the best is what we got. Service was great and food was very good. It is true that we..."

Picky Shrew

"Two out of Three. I have been here three times in the last two years. Twice I was here for supper. The first it was a special occasion and we had a..."

Iluka

"Good salads. The beet salad is incredible and I love their poutine. I haven't been here for an actual meal but from what I have had it's very..."

Julia.no.1

"Nice for lunch. I have only been here for lunch. I think they have an efficient operation, and the food is good. My club sandwich today was very..."

Bob998

"Cold oysters and shrimp are fantastic and a bargain at a dollar..."

JamesB

"This is a decent place to eat with a solid core menu and great ambience. Patio is lovely. Service varies (recwntlyt it was slow). Good wine list -..."

Foodie13

"Not bad, but didn't feel Parisien. Had a meal there last week, service was very good, atmosphere a bit loud for my liking. The food itself, soup was..."

Mr Number

"Hill Hour is great: Monday through Friday, from 4-7, $1 oysters. Cocktails have been disappointing, stick with beer or the wine..."

Elle.in.OTT

"The lobster thermidore was out of this world! Lovely atmosphere as..."

Emily Lonie

"Food is beautiful and delicious. Only caveat; don't go in a hurry. The service is friendly but not a fast..."

Riley M

"Stuffed french toast good!. French toast with gruyere cheese, ham and berry compote. Excellent. Not cheap but worth it. Someone else had the..."

Herb

"Good. Its a good place to eat or snack after work like on Fridays. I like their happy hours menu from 5-7 pm, oysters, mussels and shrimps, etc. Some..."

Chrisonthego

"Great food. I went here in summer 2010 for my wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. I had already tried out the spaghetti bolognese and..."

Lemontang

"Great patio. Good food, We sat on the patio and enjoyed watching all the activity go by...."

William Skorupinski

"Great brunch!. Went for brunch! I really recommend the portabello sandwich. It's huge! and it comes with fries/salad or soup. I asked for half fries..."

Chantal Sarkisian

"Truly good.. The Metropolitain brasserie is one of the top tables in Ottawa. It was in last year's New York times things to do if you spend 24 hours..."

LA

"...an Americanized Brasserie from Paris, has tons of seating inside and out, small groups or large. Beautiful wooden furniture with leather..."

Anusha

"The potatoes still had their skins, adding some crisp to the dish. Nice surprise, the sauerkraut came covered with little french cornichons, adding..."

The Waffle

"The veal was not bad, the meat very tender, as expected, although it was almost overcooked - almost. The breading was light on Parmesan cheese, but..."

The Waffle

"On a recent trip I dined with a large group at the Metropolitain Brasserie , adjacent to Parliament in the Canadian capitol of Ottawa. We started by..."

Kindageeky

"This is a great restaurant to bring business associates or friends from out of town. It's smack dab in the middle of Château Laurier and the market...."

Rachelle

"This was a good restaurant to try out. It is not a place we'd likely go a second time because there was nothing that really made it stand out but it..."

Eric Cameron (Throne of Games)

"First of all, if you’re a seafood fan, you have to try their oysters! The sauces and horseradish that they come with are an absolute cherry on top...."

Lydia L

"This place has an amazing morning breakfast, the staff was number 1 and the food was perfectly presented. If you are Im Ottawa this is a must place..."

Christian S

"Fabulous, amazing variety. Had dinner with colleagues, everyone enjoyed the experience. The options on the menu we’re surprising and..."

GP Martoccia

"It has a perfect location: In the heart of Bayward Market and close to Rideau Canal and Parliament. It has both nice indoor sittings and patio. Well,..."

Alaleh - FoodyTO

"Delicious food and great location too! Chantal is the one who assisted me today and make me happy just by her smile and vibe. I hope they could also..."

Reachill Franche

"My entree (fillet mignon) was cooked to perfection and the garlic potatoes were delicious. If you like sweet cocktails order a "Mon Cheri" and you'll..."

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