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The Cheshire Cat Pub

87/100 (4105 ratings)

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"The fish was excellent! Beer battered and still light. Not overcooked at all. Tartar sauce was lovely...."

Regan Stansfield

"What a great place! You know it's good when you struggle to find a parking spot. Good beer, good people and great food all located in little Carp...."

Jenne Bauer

"The Cheshire Cat is a restaurant I highly recommend. The food is always fresh and flavorful. They have an awesome beer selection and the vibe is..."

Chief

"We live in Orleans, and make the drive just for the fish and chips. It's a cute little place with good service and fair prices. One of Ottawa's best..."

Kevin Cleroux

"On a été agréablement surprises de découvrir ce petit bijou à Carp. La nourriture est bonne, le service est courtois et rapide...."

Josée

"Quirky British style pub just outside of Ottawa offering traditional pub fare. I've now been 3 times and haven't had a bad meal. They have an..."

Chris

"So I went to the CCP tonight for supper with my mother-in-law, but that wasn't even the best part!The 'Hot Beef & Yorkshire' paired with..."

Michael

"Great food and huge draft beer selection. It was super busy but I guess that is a good sign. Staff was friendly & attentive. Try the onion rings and..."

Yum+Yummer

"We've had many things here. We're never, ever disappointed. Good beer. Good Scotch. Good food. Good service. This place is one of our favourites in..."

Sarah Cybulski

"The Cheshire Cat never disappoints! The fish and chips are always delicious, the beer is amazing, and the atmosphere is fun & exciting - Would not..."

Cesur Kavaslar

"Fun place with a nice menu that's unusual for a pub. Worth at least one little field trip. I had the thai curry and was quite pleased with what I..."

Winston

"Yorkshire Beef is the best friggin thing ever. Apps are too expensive for what they are - baked brie was delish but way too small and there wasn't..."

Eathereagain

"One of my absolute fav places in Ottawa-West. I have been to TCC a number of times prior to the fire and many times since. They have not lost their..."

LP

"Best pub food and an amazing selection of craft beer. Owner and bar staff are awesome. Try the Cats miaow salad or the elk and bison tourtière. Fish..."

David Martin

"Excellent pub. First, the location. While it is a bit far away, this is a plus from my perspective as the location adds the right kind of..."

ED

"Pub fare done really well, along with good service, price and beer selection. Had the cottage pie (delicious take on shepherd's pie with tasty..."

Realie

"My second time to the Cheshire Cat Pub, I want to love it but I have to say I just like it. I love the atmosphere. First time I went I had the..."

HangryGirl

"Can't wait to go back!. My first time here and I can't wait to go back! We were a party of 14 and everyone was thoroughly satisfied with their meals...."

Summerescape2011

"Delicious food, wonderful beers. One bite into my Elk and Pork Tortierre and I was hooked. This cozy pub was the perfect place to spend a snowy..."

Chef M

"Feels like home. Went for dinner around 7 on a Tuesday night, the place was packed. We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table to open up, but we..."

Dinosaurusr3x

"Great Pub - Enjoyed Everything about it!. We went on a Saturday for dinner. The pub has a very authentic feel to it, i.e. English Pub.The..."

Thomasgbrowning

"Can't wait to go back. For years I've heard nothing but positive things about this English style pub in Carp and finally this month I made it out..."

JLN

"I love this place. The food, the atmosphere, it's all amazing. I've tried a ton of stuff here and I haven't been disappointed once. I lean more..."

Foodie & Wino

"Went there for lunch ... Went there for lunch. Ate the fish and the flavourful chips. Excellent!!! Will most certainly be..."

Tahini

"Dinner. This restaurant burnt to the ground a while back . I was hesitant to visit the new building as I thought it would be all drywall and TVs..."

Big Joe Mufferaw

"The jalapeños with maple syrup..."

Guyguy Val

"Busy place but fun!. They have a great beer selection and the atmosphere is awesome. I love their burger menu during the summer. I try to order..."

Golf Chick

"Great food and atmosphere. Discovered this restaurant just over a year ago and have been several times since. The food is always fresh tasting and..."

Jasmine

"An authentic British type Pub. The Cheshire Cat has been a favorite haunt of ours for several years. This is the place to come to for comfort food,..."

Sandracharlesbassett

"Charming. My husband and I love this place. Beer on tap is constantly changing and often features local breweries. The food is always excellent. The..."

Stephanie Norbury

"Very good! Had the yorkie and beef, amazing gravy, mmmmm. Would recommend for anyone searching for something authentic and..."

Genevieve

"Feels genuine. The Cheshire feels and tastes genuine to me. I swear that I was there at opening once and as soon as I got in there was already an..."

FlyingBanzini

"Nice Spot. The Cheshire Cat Pub is worth visiting in the Kanata-Stittsville-Carp area. It offers good food and a nice outdoor..."

GMV

"Cozy. I had the fish and chips, I liked them very much, fish was cooked nicely with a light..."

George

"Love it here! We came on Friday night, sat briefly inside while waiting for a patio spot. Patio music, both times we have sat there was really loud..."

Charlie's Girl

"Great pub food. Great feel in the old structure (perhaps old church?). Low ceilings make it a little loud. The food was very good. The pulled lamb..."

Herb

"Best Pub Food In Ottawa!. This was our second visit to this restaurant and I can't give enough praise to it. Unlike the Royal Oaks,..."

KenV

"Gluten Free Friendly. Not only is there great food and brews the menu clearly defines gluten free dishes. They are..."

Lynda

"Evolution of a Pub, not to be Missed. We have been regular customers for a number of years, but recently we attended a monthy event at The Cheshire,..."

Ed

"Was looking for somewhere different to eat before a Sens game. This place was perfect! A comfortable, warm, English Pub. The service was fantastic..."

Jordon

"The Cheshire Cat Pub is an incredible value for your money. You would expect to pay a lot more for the food you get there - absolutely delicious. We..."

Boomer

"Great!. As ex-pat Brits, we are always looking for home comforts, especially when it comes to eating out! The Cheshire Cat is the closest we have..."

Annalouise

"Wine and food pairings, whisky lectures, superb food, this place is a gastronomic oasis in the ocean of fast food bleugh. Don't go when I plan to be..."

Haggis N Neeps

"Our first time at the pub: great dinner location for a pre-Scotiabank Centre concert with good beers on tap and very tasty upscale pub food just like..."

Maketracks

"I like the place service is Pretty good, downs is a little far to get there. Will repeat..."

Val

"Loved It!. What a pleasant surprise! My family and I wanted to try something new, so we took the Urbanspoon slots for a spin on iPhone. We're getting..."

Patra_beaulieu

"A Bit of Merry Olde Right Here!. Having visited Merry Olde and customed many a public house on my travels I can honestly say the Cat is as close as..."

Dine With Me

"Great beer, great food. Great beer selection and great food. Had the burger special - cheese, bacon, chorizo, and bbq sauce. One of the best burgers..."

Mmmbacon

"Great spot. A quite little spot on Carp road. Always seems busy. Great fish and..."

William Skorupinski

"Great pub!. Best spot to grab a meal before a game/event at Scotiabank..."

Nelson

"Make this one a "Regular". I'm shocked that 100% of raters didn't like The Cheshire Cat; I've never had a negative experience here and I've never..."

Randerful1

"Worth the drive. This is one of those fun out-of the way locations that can be very rewarding. Although the list is "pub-fare", the description is..."

Candu

"Great staff get together kinda place!. If you're looking to have a staff function to end a busy work week, this place is great! The 'century home'..."

Happy Mom

"From the second I saw this place, I felt like I was going to my Grandma's house for dinner. The sun beaming over the rooftop and big beautiful trees..."

TheFoodnatic

"The menu is full of traditional english pub goodies such as the ploughman's lunch , welsh rarebit, and bangers and mash; and I do believe they are..."

Anusha

"A friend of mine recommended I grab a bite to eat at this little gem during a road ride. I just got into road riding this year and did a 100k ride on..."

Rachelle

"Believe me when I say this food is next level pub food. It’s so amazing, if I could give it 10 stars out of 5 I would. Atmosphere is so fun, staff..."

Natalie Cantle

"This is a phenomenal local pub with a great deal of heart. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and this is my sister and her fellow's..."

Tony Kilt

"A lovely lunch out at The Cheshire Cat Pub today. First time dining here and I was thoroughly impressed. I had the cheddar bacon soup and my son had..."

Dawn Abercrombie

"Excellent dinning area. We had the Hot Beef/Yorkie and the Fun Guy Burger. The Yorkie is probably the largest meal on the menue. Both tasted..."

Al

"Loved this place! Super friendly staff, accommodating and helpful. Fair priced and delicious food, many, MANY beers on tap. The building itself is..."

Nick

"Second time in Ottawa for business purposes. My client the owner of ServiceMaster Restoration suggested this pub and Wow what a incredible..."

Suha S

"Great experiences are always had here. Fantastic food, amazing plating, and a great list of beers and beer art to keep everyone amused. Kids are more..."

Travis Howard

"This place had a fun and whimsical atmosphere with endless eye entertainment. Everyone at the table got a different meal, and all of them were..."

Kahra Fishburn

Stoneface Dolly's

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"I make sure to alway stop by when I'm in Ottawa. Great food and great friendly service. Best breakfast place for sure! We recently went (4 ppl) and..."

Myriam DiNarzo

"Discovered this little gem, we visited tonight for dinner (as I got a gift certificate for my birthday back in Sept from Evan). We had the House..."

Josee Canuel

"The food is always great, it is my daughter's favourite place so when we are out together we always eat there. The server even got me the recipe for..."

Tina Marie

"Some of the best food in the city, whenever I have people visit me from out of town and we need brunch, this is the first place I jump to..."

Sarah McGuire

"I had the best salmon dish I have ever had last night. And, the jambalaya was also..."

Carol Ann MacDonell

"Delicious food and very gluten free friendly for those of us who have allergies. Been here many times and always have a scrumptious yummy meal. In..."

Laura MacDonald

"Loved it! Eggs Benny on the patio! Coffee was great too! New favourite..."

Lisa Dale

"enjoyed the chicken bobotie. Wonderful service and the best place to be after a great skate on our canal. Special thanks to Michael for his insight..."

Jan Brennan

"One of the best breakfast place in Ottawa..."

Aiden Mansour

"Dolly's is always good we go there every weekend for breakfast the service is always great the food is excellent highly recommend. Thanks..."

Stever Colnago

"Dolly is on the money !!! They do not disappoint and if you have to wait in line don’t be surprised. Ottawa residents know where the best..."

Justicefordiners

"I've been here for breakfast a couple of times and haven't been disappointed. I really like the homemade sausage patties and their potatoes are..."

Rosamond Robertson

"Came here for breakfast. We were a big group, and everyone enjoyed their food! I had the poached egg with salmon and their hollandaise sauce! Overall..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"Great food, friendly environment, at a reasonable price and fast service. The service and Environnement was very friendly. Better than expected...."

Elio Ricci

"Highly recommend this cute little restaurant! Our server was so kind and got our group of 4 in right away even though the place was packed. Pictured..."

Jenne Bauer

"Been here for brunch. Great experience. Crowded because the restaurant is extremely popular for weekend brunch. Home made bread, fresh delicious eggs..."

Tasha Kathryn

"I have never had a bad meal here; my husband and I eat brunch here about once a month and we love it! I would 100% recommend this restaurant!..."

MFitz

"Excellent service, friendly and quick. Excellent food. We were a group of 6 and all really enjoyed our experience. We would definitely go..."

Josée

"Great service, attentive staff. Eggs Benedict were different but very very good! I personally didn't like the fried/mashed potato but that had no..."

Ana Belle

"Stoneface Dolly's makes a great brunch. My go-to order is the Smoked Salmon Benedict, and it is so delicious that I can't deviate. Weekends are..."

Aly Pollock

"Went for breakfast Monday at 9:30 (Easter Monday). Didn't have to wait in line (thankfully)! The staff were attentive and on the ball, especially..."

Sabes

"I had the Natasha (smoked salmon and spinach Benedict) and my fiancé had the jerk rib breakfast (I know it sounds strange but stay with me). Both..."

MrsFoodie

"TRY THE DINNERS!!!!This has always been a favourite spot to get breakfast, had never thought to try it at night. I went in with a couple of..."

Pnorthbrook87

"What a great spot! Delicious homemade food made with care. Hubby and I had breakfast here and we're very pleased with the quality of food, friendly..."

Brockton

"Food is excellent! Had many vegetarian options. The bobotie with tofu was delicious!!Service slow with reservation of 10 people cause only 1..."

Jennakot

"This is one of my top weekend brunch spots. They are a little pricey, and they are usually very busy, but it is well worth it.Their coffee..."

Jessica Parent

"Great service every time I've been! Very friendly staff who are more than happy to help you make decisions. Delicious food, both breakfast and lunch..."

SM

"Sunday Brunch. Eggs were SO good! Staff were very nice to..."

Jlb

"Great dinner date. I've had brunch here before and was a bit worried about the wait times I've read about on this site. However, my husband and I..."

Splankyanne88

"Very good breakfast. Good variety of breakfast items. But a bit over price. All in all food is good and service very good . We were please with our..."

Michel

"Great brunch. I had a great omelet here - pesto with goat cheese. The molasses toast is heavy but good. Love that this place has vegetarian options!..."

Ott Snacker

"Very good. The staff were all very friendly, my food was very good, but my husbands was it alitte plain. But overall it was an enjoyable experience..."

Brenda-ds

"Delicious! We made a reservation so we got in no problem on a Wednesday lunch and finding parking was our only issue. I had the tofu bobotie, and my..."

Lisa

"Breakfast or dinner, great food regardless. Great place for breakfast with wonderful omlettes and fresh juices and awesome molasses bread. Love the..."

WP

"Never Disappoints!. I was introduced to SFD's a couple years ago after my friend dragged me there. I was actually mad at myself for not being..."

Jessica Chamberlin

"Pretty good breakfast. Im cheap, but ordered the Mexican breakfast for about 13 bucks I think, was expecting this tiny unsatisfying meal, and was..."

FoodFan

"Wow! What a great experience! Service was great and the food was wonderful. I had pistachio encrusted salmon filet on a coconut milk basmati. The..."

Jeremy Duffield

"A really great place to eat! Interesting and creative food that taste..."

Chantal

"Good Time. Our group reserved a table of 10 on New Years Eve. Place was full when we arrived. Service was fine given the full house. Server was very..."

Ginger Brick

"Went for dinner on a Saturday night. I had the beef tenderloin special. Thought the steak and prawns were great and perfectly cooked, but didn't care..."

TanYa

"Great breakfast!. One of my top picks for a breakfast place but not if I don't have time on my hands. Line is sometimes out the door but the food is..."

1billlavigne

"Had lunch here a few weeks ago. Wrap was great, came with a salad and then choice of 5 or so starches that all sounded good. Very impressed and will..."

BG

"Have been a few times but many years ago, but i still remember this place....great breakfast...GREAT BREAKFAST...will be back in the near future...."

Jerott

"This is becoming a tradition for us at each Ottawa visit. The new Benny grits are..."

Bballjack

"One of the best restaurant in Ottawa . No fish and chips but real cuisine! Go to lunch or for souper. It's delicious an the ambiance it's relax. A..."

F

"The food here has a sort of fancy home made feel to it. I've been half a dozen times, and never been disappointed. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner,..."

J. Anderson

"The best for a lazy brunch!. I love going here for breakfast with friends, or when my parents visit. There is usually a line on the weekends, but it..."

BaileyB

"Great!. Never had a disappointing meal here yet. It has become our go to place for special occasions. My favourite - Jambalaya. Other guests with me..."

Cellier

"Boring molasses bread, awesome mushroom patty. I had the Bobby Mac vegetarian sandwich (fried egg, vegetarian mushroom patty, tomato, cheddar) on..."

Chanelsurfer-jd

"Great brunch!. Service was suuuuper fast : we got our plates less than 15 min after ordering! Food was hot and tasty, portions were HUGE! we..."

Andre

"Phenomenal Eggs Benny. Fourth visit here and it did not disappoint (twice for dinner, twice for brunch). This was a couple of weeks ago and their..."

Jojo

"Enjoyed a phenomenal brunch here this past weekend. Definitely one of the better ones I've had in a long time! Eggs Benedict was delicious, dining..."

Zanglah

"Amazing. Delicious. I'm not quite sure if I've written a review for his fantastic restaurant but it has become my FAVORITE place for brunch. A must..."

Sarah Botros

"Best Breakfast in Ottawa without a doubt!! Couldn't even find a place in Montreal that compares!My favs are Granpas mince,Scrambled feta..."

Roxanne Panthaky

"Great Breakie!. This is the place for a great breakfast. Big portions, lots of meat, great service and you won't leave hungry. Had the Big Breakfast..."

MrHungry

"Only been here for breakfast and it has been Great every time! the South African gentleman who I think must be the owner is Really friendly.. a great..."

GoodMoodFood

"My sister and I went out for dinner on a Monday at Stone Face Dollys and both had a great well prepared meal. I am not a picky eater and hardly ever..."

Foodie

"Delightful. We've been for breakfast and brunch few times and keep coming back.Home made molasses bread is great, and not too sweet like the..."

DMR

"Quality food made with care. Went for lunch and have a terrific lunch with colleagues. I had a steak sandwich, while my colleagues had a club..."

Art Vandalay

"Bobby Mac!. My family and I have only tried the brunch here but we thoroughly enjoy! My husband's favorite is their eggs benedict and my favorite in..."

Seguin

"Perfect for date or ladies night. I've gone multiple times with my beer snob hub - their beer selection is fantastic. I've tried all of their chicken..."

Ginger

"Omelette You Finish with a Toast!. Best Omelette in the city! No question! I ordered the Omelet No. 1 (Three eggs, basil pesto, tomato conasse,..."

Just Julie

"Delicious!. Just went for the first time and it was packed. We waited 5 minutes for a table, it was well worth a longer wait. Had the ricotta and..."

Fiona

"Dinner Time Delight. Had the Ravioli to Start followed by the Bocotti. The Bocotti was TONS of food. Completely delicious. A mix of textures,..."

Better IS Better

"Good but hyped. You know when you see restaurant merch in a glass case that, even if you're not visiting a chain, it may as well be considered a..."

The Demon

"My husband and I went to Stone Face Dolly's at 5 pm on a Thursday evening. We were the only people there for most of our meal and then one other..."

OhSoMartha

"Located in the heart of little Italy this non Italian restaurant is worth a visit. We went to celebrate my daughters birthday on a tuesday evening...."

Rick

"Love the Bread!. Friends invited us to meet them here for brunch. Besides having a great time with friends we really enjoyed the meal, especially the..."

Susan Graham Tam

"Brunch A-hoy!. A second visit to Stone Face Dolly's for brunch and I was again impressed. Seated quickly with little wait and great service, our meal..."

Jennie

"Best brunch. Bobby Mac's are awesome, have one of each and take a loaf of bread..."

Nelson

"Fantastic!. Great restaurant! I love the mussells in basil cream, and the breakfast menu is phenomenal. The servers and waitresses are great also,..."

BlueBayou

"I've been there for brunch, lunch, and dinner. I've never been disappointed. They even prepare meals off the menu for kids at a reasonable price...."

Roland Axam

"Great experience at Del Piacere. This restaurant is located in the heart of Ottawa's little Italy. The servers are very friendly and attentive. We..."

Jean Adeodato

"I would give it 10 ⭐️ if I could. A little Italy in every bite 🇮🇹 We enjoyed a pizza evening, like the homemade one back in Rome. The pizza..."

De boer (Mrs.)

"Nestled in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy, you’ll find Del Piacerre. In addition to a wonderful story, you’ll find simple pizzas that..."

Marc Gagnon

"Food is phenomenal. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals, service was amazing for such a large group and the portions are massive. Will definitely..."

Tasha Navia

"Delicious pizza, very simple pepperoni that was huge . We had the caprese salad and it was good. Our server, excellent. The gelato was lovely ..lemon..."

KATHRYN HODGSON

"Good food. Very good customer service. My kids love the food here. Pizza is very tasty..."

Mona B

"Delicious food with decent prices. Limited seating for sure due to covid and also did not turn on the AC but was still comfortable. Could use more..."

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