TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

Evoo Greek Kitchen

90/100 (2300 ratings)

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Shrimp

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Octopus

Gyros

Eggplant

Moussaka

Souvlaki

Salad

Halloumi

Calamari

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Fish

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French Fries

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Lamb chops

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Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

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"The staff were very friendly and helpful! The service was excellent and the food was amazing. The sharing stable of the restaurant is quite enjoyable..."

Allie

"I have finally, 7 months later tried this restaurant, and we weren’t disappointed! Yes it is on the pricier side of restaurants, however the food..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"This is one of the best restaurants in town. Went once for dinner and once for brunch. Absolutely everything was good. 😋 the moussaka and the..."

Louise Meunier

"I honestly have nothing bad to say. This place is amazing! Definitely must try: the cheese croquettes, meat platter and the grilled octopus. All the..."

Hoxjennifer

"Went to EVOO last night for a friends birthday. The food was good. We had the meat sharing platter for 5 people and there was a lot left over. The..."

HK

"Wife and I went with a couple of friends. The meal was absolutely delicious. The service and pace of the meal were wonderful. The owner has a hands..."

Gary Allen

"It was our first time this Sunday at your location. Despite the rain outside ( or was it even more because of it?) we noticed a warm, cheerful..."

Louis Genest

"Contemporary Greek Food at its finest. Great spot for drinks and shareables with friends. The EVOO menu boasts many options, even though I'm a..."

Aly Pollock

"OMG!!!!! Love this place! The Greek salad is DELICIOUS!!! The calamari are so flavourful! The spanakopita is mouth-watering! The service is..."

LolaR

"Those who aren’t hard-core foodies may not recognize the ‘EVOO’ in the restaurant name as meaning ‘Extra Virgin Olive Oil’, although most..."

John Thompson

"Very nice atmosphere ,great service and very good Food as well as wine choice suggested by waitress who was very knowledgable . I have been at the..."

Milan Topolovec

"Loved EVOO! Lively, modern atmosphere. Had that family feel to the restaurant. The owner came by a few times to chat and I thought that was great!..."

Tasha Kathryn

"A healthy, wholesome lunch & delightful dinner date shareables at Preston’s ‘no-so-Italian’ restaurant. I first visited EVOO in the middle of a..."

Caroline Dumont

"Great food especially the lamb and the Houmalli cheese plates. All ingredient are super fresh and well prepared. Great service with reasonable price...."

Boutip Phil

"I don't normally complain about service because my attitude is generally "if the food is good, who cares?" The food was good. I went for lunch with..."

Flavoury

"The Ottawa Zomato meetup took place in Little Italy at EVOO Greek Kitchen, organized by community manager Samantha. This is not my first meetup that..."

Montreal Food Pictures

"I had a great time at EVOO Greek Kitchen for the Zomato foodie meet up. I loved the ambiance and the warm, inviting vibe. The staff (both front of..."

Amy Longard

"Don't know where to begin about my Evoo experience. The food is superb, the staff... aaaahmazing and the dining room provides a nice space to spend..."

Samantha Singh

"A group descended on Evoo last week and we were very well attended to. There was a set menu for us served family style, which went well with the..."

Brenda Labelle

"A couple of weeks ago I received an invite from Zomato to attend Ottawa's first Zomato Meetup at EVOO Greek Kitchen (438 Preston Street, Ottawa)...."

Michael Suddard

"I'm not sure if this is an entirely fair review because I was here as part of a foodie meet up and we received special service and attention. I will..."

@missfish

"Came here for a nice dinner with a group of people. We got to try out quite a few things like a cheese platter, lamb chops, chicken, calamari,..."

Kevin Chu

"One of our local favorites. I am surprised that the reviews are lower than 80% here. We dine out A LOT and not only that we like to go to Michelin..."

CaptainPorkchop

"Ate here recently. The bald owner is pretty hot. His food was even hotter. I like the..."

Heyo

"Amazing experience and great food.. Try the Mezes platter if you don't know what to order. Great food and great service. Elias and all the other..."

Facebook User

"Delicious Greek food. Both at the restaurant and when we order take out, Evoo's food is hearty and flavourful. My go-to for Greek...."

Gramcaje

"Rave reviews from all my guests. I went here for my birthday, chosen as a tip-off by someone who recommended the restaurant. I started off with the..."

M_r_pasqua

"Calamari. That's all I gotta say!!. I love coming here to eat! Whether you sit at the bar or at a table, with friends or solo, EVOO always serves up..."

Always Hungry

"Enjoyable Resto! Great food & Entertainment!. I've been to Evoo Greek Kitchen on various occasions and each time I've gone it's been a great..."

Abra0067

"The best new restaurant in Ottawa! Food is amazing. All the Greek delicacies you'd ever imagine in one place. I've tried most of the menu and it's..."

Francesco Fotia

"One of my favourite places in the city. Great atmosphere, modern decor, and a fantastic menu.The lamb chops are the absolute best in the..."

Mano Kardaras

"Great dining experience!. Food was excellent and our server was very polite and efficient. The modern decor of the restaurant also added to our..."

Dgovas

"Surprise Amazing Brunch!. Sick of waiting for over an hour to get into a good brunch spot in Ottawa, especially with 8 people, I had gotten a gift..."

K8PM

"Been there twice now for dinner and drinks. Both times, food was delicious. On the first time our server was being shadowed by a trainee...."

Chopper

"Fastastic addition to Preston. It is always a good sign when the restaurant is full on a Sunday evening and EVOO did not disappoint. We were a party..."

Dining With Toddler

"Delightful!. We went to this restaurant last night, and it was an awesome experience overall. First of all, the staff is friendly and the even..."

Robert Babak Razavi

"Awesome food and awesome service. Lamb chops and calamari were to die..."

Daglio23

"Better Food than the Service Suggests. Delicious food, beautiful presentation, mediocre service. I was with a party, so I understand that I should..."

Kupferdoodle

"Atmosphere is Everything. Took my friend from Winnipeg to little Italy and we decided to try out EVOO. Our waitor was amazing, he was outgoing and..."

Aaron Cheff

"Amazing food, nice patio, sold. Went there last night with two friends and happily ate entirely too much. The chicken with tzatziki is some of the..."

Yumyum

"Good first experience with Evoo. The food is good, I tried the octopus, calamari and one of their spreads (I forget what it's called). I didn't like..."

Omnomnom

"Great addition to Ottawa's restaurant scene. This is a great new addition to the Ottawa restaurant scene. First and foremost, the service was..."

John M

"Wow. You better book in advance for this wildly-popular eatery in Little Italy. The services was fantastic, with the waiter even pouring us little..."

Aretha

"Great brunch. Went for brunch with party of 3. Waitress was very attentive. Throughout our meal other servers would stop by to check up on us to, as..."

Si_0705

"Food was AMAZING!. I ordered the spanakopita which came with a greek salad (I ordered fries on the side as well). My friend ordered the chicken dish...."

Antonella-d

"Being a cook myself, I tend to be very picky when it comes to eating out, very critical as well. I don't want pay top dollar at a chain to get a..."

Matthew

"Evoo has become my favourite go-to restaurant when hunger strikes! After coincidentally discovering the restaurant one night after having only just..."

Deliciousfoodie

"This place just opened and ive already gone back several times! Not only is the food amazing, but the people and the atmosphere too!! Theres nothing..."

Foodie1989

"Best new restaurant on Preston. An absolutely wonderful visit, from start to finish. We swung by EVOO on a whim, since it looked so inviting from the..."

Jabber Wock

"Great calamari. Excellent service. Will be..."

Jackson83

"The staff was friendly... I ordered the lamb chops and it was very tender and juicy. Everything is perfect even the fries don't need ketchup... I'll..."

Bernard

"After a Very long wait... my partner and I waited so long to come back to Evoo to eat the delicious meals of the Sea!!. Well, she was the picker of..."

Mathew Smoke

"Updated - March 5, 2022. Went back with a friend. Food is still amazing. Get the octopus, you won't be sorry. I love that the plates are mostly..."

Dee Whiteford

"Absolutely FANTASTIC food. Ambiance is very nice too. Food is a bit pricey but the taste is worth it. If you’re a larger person or very hungry, you..."

dpajc056

"Delicious food, large and shareable portions that make for a cozy experience. Staff are friendly, restaurant is tidy and well maintained. All..."

Kamilla Riabko

"Really delicious Greek food. A bit pricey but everything is now. The shrimp and dip combo were especially..."

Mark B

"I finally made it to EVOO! Which by the way stands for Extra Virgin Olive Oil! 🤣 Being Greek myself I can appreciate the goodness of this nectar..."

Yodaman Solo

"First time coming to EVOO and it was a great brunch experience! Nice to try a place that has more innovative brunch dishes and a spin on the..."

Jack Yang

Aperitivo

88/100 (2055 ratings)

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Tuna

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Crostino

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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..."

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