Canadian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ottawa

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..."

Facebook User

"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

Aperitivo

88/100 (2055 ratings)

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

Peggy Hudson

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

Leslie Aiston

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

Jude McKeown

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

Eric Pruys

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

Cthompson22

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

DustinandSam

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

Marie-Eve Giguère

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

Martin Robertson

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

Starlet16

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

Stlevitt

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

Laura

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

Bob And Kittie

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

Paul

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

Sean T

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

LP

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

Yum+Yummer

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

LP

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

Sizzle

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

Charrison

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

Carl Stockhaus

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

Biannka

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

Jordan Laurin

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

Shsni

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

Locomocodef

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

Amber99_

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

Nancy R

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

Jessica Chamberlin

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

ErinLeah

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

Ms.Tran

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

JP

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

Kym

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

Dmarko

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

Si_0705

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

Michele13

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

Lorla

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

Leightrain

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

StephC

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

Kathleen Shaver

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

Megan

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

Allan Markby

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

Gfgal2010

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

Shannon

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

AndrewD

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

Caitlin Hess

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

Aelbadri

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

Gabby

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

Ottawa Urban Living

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

Victoria

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

Tara

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

Ofootley

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

Alex

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

Bad Dog

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

Carolyn

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

Lana_7

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

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