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Fauna Ottawa

84/100 (1958 ratings)

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"Had dinner at Fauna last night. Had a bit of a trip up when our online reservations were made for 4 but came into the restaurant for 2. Doug and the..."

Chris Saracino

"I found this place the Canadas100Best website and I reached out to book an evening with a personalized menu with wine pairing. Not only did I get..."

Véro Lafrenière

"Excellent restaurant sur la rue Bank. L’ambiance est agréable et le service impeccable. La cuisine est créative et les plats savoureux. Nous y..."

Andre Rivest

"Whoever comes to Ottawa has to visit FAUNA. It is a full experience that one will never forget. Perfect atmosphere, magnificent food and just simply..."

Emoke Zimmermann

"Went there for lunch with a few other people and we all left very satisfied! Service was friendly and quick and the food was delicious! Would love to..."

Nathalie Bergeron

"First time here for lunch - and it was an impressively reasonably priced meal (dinner can be dear). The lunch burger was as good as a burger can be -..."

Scott Burlington

"Fantastic! Delicious food, wine and amazing service! Will definitely be..."

Allison Mary Leta

"Just finished my wonderful meal tonight!! We had several dishes off the menu and every dish we had was mouth watering and cooked to perfection. We..."

Carol Ann Humeny

"Came here for my fiancé's birthday. Both loved it. Very attentive. I put a little message when I booked that it was his birthday and we had fizz on..."

Sian Toms

"This place is incredible!! Stop by for one of Nile's signature creations!! Super..."

Lindsay Janes

"Went there last night for my birthday... loved the food was very creative, contemporary and an experience Just couldn't identify the Staff 'no dress..."

Diana Boushey

"Everything, and I mean quite literally everything was amazing there. The food. The service. The atmosphere.... I haven’t had food THAT incredible..."

Holly Warner

"Great burgers. Staff was very attentive. You gotta eat..."

Andrew McIntosh

"Having been to Fauna twice now I can see why it's considered one of Canada's top 100 restaurants. While the menu is small, each item is clearly well..."

Caitlin Murphy

"Very interesting "people watching" night spent on the Fauna patio. Absolutely loved the Oysters, wish they would do an Oyster special once a week :)...."

DustinandSam

"Came here for dinner with a friend last night, and got their fried sunchokes, and their Humboldt Squid.The atmosphere was great, the..."

Jessica Parent

"The atmosphere was very rustic and lovely with all the light installations. The host was very polite and welcoming, which was nice. The food was..."

Sebra

"Had a great dinner at the bar as the resto was full. Enjoyed picking just the right wine thanks to knowledgeable staff ! The place was busy and..."

Kim Empey

"A delightful foodie treasure with attentive and knowledgeable wait staff.Enjoyed dinner after work here with a couple of dinner companions...."

Cpjh

"I was so pleased with my experience at Fauna this evening! The ambience was trendy and cozy with a vibe that felt unique at the same time. I was a..."

Michelle

"I brought a close friend of mine here to celebrate their first job after graduating. It was really nice, although I think next time we will sit..."

AaronBoBaron

"Their menu seems to rotate often, but even though it was different from the one shown here it was still equally small and a little bit on the..."

LP

"Great staff, friendly service, and beautiful ambience. Exposed brick walls, large windows overlooking the street...what more could you ask for. Oh,..."

Nucleus Solitarius

"Have been twice in the last 6 months and both times the meals were spectacular. Interesting and unique flavours, great vibe and exceptional service..."

Leesa

"I try to go to Fauna as often as I can. They never disappoint me. Every plate is designed with interesting flavours and cooked perfectly. It's made..."

Noname

"I can't say enough good things about Fauna. I've eaten here around 2-3 times a month since opening (easily 40+ visits). I have never eaten anything I..."

Mr. Fugu

"Great place for modern fine dining. The portions are small so you can order 2-3 different dishes. The vibe and feel of the restaurant is very..."

Hang T

"This is a great spot. Atmosphere and decor are hip, classy but not pretentious. Food looks and tastes ahhh-mazing. Drinks are creative and executed..."

Sebastian O.

"This restaurant is amazing! I have wanted to go for so long! I went with a friend and we ordered 4 of the starters and a dessert. The service was..."

Rose

"Came here for dinner with a few friends. Tried three dishes and one dessert as well as all of my friend's dishes and everything was exquisite! I had..."

Anya Andrea

"Fauna is my favourite place to eat dinner! The staff are super friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful. The drink menu is superb and their food is..."

Katie Baker

"Review from spring 2015-- kimchi ceaser was actually quite good! My friend& I sat at the bar and had lunch, and both of us were quite pleased with..."

KoalaKouple

"Split the swordfish ceviche, bison tartate, Humboldt squid and the beef short rib. Price is $$$ but the product is 100% quality. A truly great..."

Revolving Apple Pie Display

"We went here on a Wednesday night for my birthday and it was a nice atmosphere. The place was very busy for a week night around dinner time. We..."

Catherina Ph

"Outstanding! Always heard it was one of the best and now can confirm. Details of food are incredible. Taste smell look are all phenomenal. Drinks..."

Costa

"A breathe away from Ottawa's downtown core Fauna is that tucked away gem in a blossoming condo market. I wondered in for drinks after meeting a..."

Dylan Meuser

"I used to live in a condo down the road from Fauna. It became a running joke that it would never open after the "Opening Soon" sign seemed to be up..."

Tracey Zimmer

"Our food was all top-notch--creative, beautiful, and delicious. I think it has improved since our last visit.. these plates are definitely among the..."

Mark Warburton

"When you go to this restaurant, keep in mind that the dishes are VERY small! The waiter said a meal is typically four dishes. There are not many..."

Zoe M

"Fauna (which translates to "the animals of a particular region or habitat") focuses on seasonal, local ingredients...small and large plates, fresh..."

Caroline Dumont

"Totally Amazing food. Veal Croquette. Soft shell crab. Asian greens. Olive plate. Always enough food. Great service. Awesome wine pairing. Really..."

Laura.mg.franzini

"Fauna Food & Bar - Tasty, But ScarceA few weeks ago I had lunch at Fauna Food & Bar. I had the Braised Beef Sandwich which was topped with..."

Tasia Casandra Brown

"Love it!. They deserve all the accolades. Super solid food, great service, nice atmosphere. Every time I've been, the food is consistently excellent...."

Gramcaje

"Carpaccio to die for.... Melt in your mouth, roll your eyes in delight carpaccio. I believe it was bison at the time, went for a friend's birthday..."

Emtowsley

"The main event was. Steak. What a fantastic decadent steak. Black truffle oil and Hollandaise sauce made for a succulent juicy mouthwatering steak...."

Food Baby

"Fawning over Fauna. On an extremely cold Thursday night in February, I went to Fauna for the first time. Attentive staff (special thanks to Eric..."

Kikicontente

"Cocktails!. I've been to this place for lunch, dinner, and just drinks, and I have to say that these guys are really hitting the ball out of the..."

Nana Coppertone

"Amazing food!!!. Fantastic restaurant! That was the best meal we have had in a long time, everything was cooked to perfection, beautifully presented..."

Allison

"Our new favorite place. The music, our waitress (Whitney), the drinks, and especially the food all lived up to our expectations! My..."

StephC

"Great food! Bao bun was awesome. Cocktails were great..."

Alex320

"Quality service. Fantastic service! Very accomodating for food allergies and server was exceptionally friendly. Food was average quality for this..."

Tallfoodie7

"So happy with Fauna. So happy that there is a place like this in Ottawa. It's definitely a vibrant atmosphere that doesn't compromise when it comes..."

CaptainPorkchop

"Incredible all around!. Incredible food, incredible service, and incredible atmosphere! Eight of us, four couples, just tried Fauna for the first..."

Kayvanl

"Friday lunch with friends. Finally went to fauna for lunch with friends yesterday. We sat at the back which enabled us to talk and also enjoy the..."

Steve And Deb

"Great spot. Stopped in with friends during the week for a bite to eat. Service was really friendly and the food was great - small menu but everything..."

Jakespencer165

"We recently had dinner at Fauna and I would have to say it was phenomenal. The atmosphere, the service and the food and drink were all wonderful...."

Brooke Cameron

"Fauna Restaurant on Bank - My Review. I went to fauna about a month ago. I was drawn in by the longtime mystery of what it was to become. For months,..."

Megmarshall96

"This place is excellent. Great food, the best drinks..."

Kimby

"Inventive and worth the wait. We live right round the corner, so we have been watching Fauna come to fruition over the last few years and it is a..."

Sandd

"Amazing. The food was great -but don't bother with the heirloom tomato salad, it was meh- and the service was exceptional. I've forgotten our..."

Bella

"Noisy atmosphere...RESOLVE COMING SOON!. My name is Andre Reeves (Architect at Linebox Studio) and the designer of Fauna. There has been some..."

Andrew Reeves

"Small plates big flavour! Delicious! Good service. Good atmosphere. Will definitely go..."

Kelly

"Best new restaurant in Ottawa! The service, ambiance and food are..."

Bonne Vivante

"Worth the Wait. My family and I dined here a few weeks ago and we were really impressed! We had been waiting to try this restaurant forever and let..."

Sierrarose

"Great food and wonderful service. We ordered a variety of dishes, the exact names escape us (tuna, mushroom inani, tomato, duck, tempura) and..."

Fai235

"For months upon months, a sign read, “coming very slowly”. And every time I passed by it, I always wondered what this spot was going to become...."

Megmarshall96

"My wife and I were excited to go to Fauna, and very comfortable while there. On a warm sunny summer Friday evening, we had a window seat, watching..."

Eugene Lee

"An absolutely superb experience. I took a business associate from out of town here as he is a bit of a foody. Places like this are what is making..."

JEr G

"What a great experience we had at Fauna. Our server was very attentive. The food was very flavourful. We had a ribeye for two. Steak was perfectly..."

Anna V.

"Nice little spot for an intimate/romantic meal, the music is a tad on the loud side though. The restaurant has great ambiance and all of the staff..."

Jodie-Lynn McMullen

"Food was great and service was friendly and fast. 🙂 My partner and I enjoyed a nice night out and each dish was very tasty. We will definitely go..."

Jennifer Brown

"Exceptional food and exceptional service. Came here to celebrate a personal milestone and the restaurant definitely delivered to make the occasion..."

Daniel

"Dishes are unique and very tasty in this place. Flavors are blended beautifully. You can never go wrong with food here. The duck dish is a must try!!..."

Mona B

"Pure class all around! Our server was next level, food was incredible, drinks were delish! Highly recommended! Quite possibly the best dinning..."

Mike Good

Bite This

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"We love this place. When we have out of town guests, we always drop by. They love the food and ambiance. Hard to believe a little place like this can..."

Claude D Brown

"Absolutely love this place! Everything on the menu is amazing-Fish tacos are to die..."

Danna Cross

"Great food, friendly service, and a great patio!..."

Lee Jay

"Best food in ottawa. Quaint outdoor seating area. So many choices and the best cauliflower..."

Melissa Sieniecky

"Awesome lunch here today. Not far off the Sunday Bike Day on the Parkway. Everyone enjoyed their..."

Jack Mailloux

"Hubby and I had a delicious Korean rice bowl and Panko haddock taco for lunch here today. First visit this year. Have been going since they opened...."

Lynn MacDonald

"Sooooo goood! I had the cowgirl sandwich and wow it was good. And the fries mmm... For sure one of my favorite..."

Stéphanie Lortie

"Today I enjoyed their meatball thai taco's - delicous. I have been going here for a couple of years now and have never been dissapointed. It would be..."

Barb R

"Love form the first time they had the food truck . Still love many years later..."

Blackbird Francis

"Truly great international cuisine from Bite This in a lay back and colourful setting. Gourmet trailer fare at it's..."

Chuck Weeks

"It was my first time there. I was driving by, on my way to Chinatown, and it caught my eye. Loved the look of the place. Im glad i made the u-turn..."

Maxime Corneau

"Best Dan Dan noodles of all time and excellent..."

Samuel Yorke

"Amazing food. LOVE their curry bowls and salads. Best value in..."

Laura Gracey

"Very nice food truck with a awesome menu! I had the Zorba sandwich and some Korean cauliflower wings. The wings were amazing!!Even better than..."

Jennakot

"I stopped by after class today to grab a bite to go. I have read a lot about this small joint in Westboro but was never able to visit at the right..."

Monique Kaye

"Went there for lunch and got the Fish Cutter. Amazingly crispy and not at all oily. It was perfectly balanced with the sauce and veggies. A generous..."

AshleyMChen

"Great flavours with lots of variety. The curry it up sandwich sandwich was loaded with flavour. The sauce was great when used as a fries dipping..."

Stella Chen

"Innovative international menu with daily specials, super delicious, very affordable pricing but be warned it's cash only. Friendly staff run the..."

Radek W.

"I just ate here for the first time this afternoon. I had the Ho Chi Minh, which was a delicious, healthy portioned Vietnamese sandwich. Be warned..."

Yvette

"Amazing! Talk about fantastic fast food. We had the Moroccan beef, and Chicken curry sandwich. We asked the chef to cut them in half so my wife..."

DustinandSam

"Love, love, love this place. So happy when it opens up for the season. Prices are super reasonable and portion sizes are perfect! Gluten-free..."

Maxine JF Gravel

"I love this food truck! My favorite is the Curry It Up! It's the best value for your money in all of Westboro. Can't wait until they serve..."

Rick Baird

"What a great food truck!!! Thai it up noodles were delightful, chunks of lean chicken, fresh bean sprouts. Zorba sandwich was flavourful and fresh...."

B

"Curry it Up is awesome....you guys are amazing in making food tastier and cheaper...I don't know how I missed this truck all the 2 years of my stay..."

Gowtham Tej Gutta

"I love the fact that you can call ahead to order!!My favorites are the fish tacos and the cowboy wannabe sandwiches. The fries are really good..."

Emilie Clément

"I've been there several times - they never disappoint!! Quaint set up, nice and inviting, even better if you can get a shaded spot :)Their..."

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"These guys are really doing something unique! They have great twists on flavours like Greek, Thai, and Asian. Sometimes a little heavy on the sauce,..."

Alina Dixon

"I really like this place and I love their new location! Their menu is fantastic. I ordered the fish sandwich. It was huge and delicious, not greasy..."

Golf Chick

"Food: Delicious and reasonably priced. Prices range from $4-$9, but the portion size and quality are great. The menu would make Gordon Ramsay proud..."

Kristin L.

"Went and tried their Pad Thai. The flavours were great, and for the price, it was a pretty generous portion. I quite liked it, and especially with..."

Jessica Parent

"Westboro Gem. This little gem is great for lunch in Westboro. The food is reasonably priced with very generous portion sizes and best of all the food..."

Hungry Contractor

"Really good lunch across from Superstore. Nice spot.. Lunch for 5. All excellent. Menu of interesting sandwiches. Had hot dogs, Marakesh wrap and..."

Deborah Arranz

"Very very good. Love the warps - great mix of..."

Griffin

"3 m's. Magnificent, mouth watering, and ........ Lost my train of thought because the flavours have transported me to a different dimension. Have had..."

Omer Humayun

"Great food. Had the Marrakech sandwich — perfection. Donna makes the nan bread herself. Her spicing is sharp but delicate. The whole thing oozes..."

Bill

"Simply good food.... I was completely blown away by not only the quality but the flavour combinations. I'm a fan of the asian noodles and the..."

Pitman613

"Wow love the food. Have been trying this place for a year at different occasions. I can't find any bad food there. The chef Donna does a wonderful..."

Lach

"I had a Marakesh Express, which was described as a Moroccan beef with caramelized onions and cheese in a pita wrap. The beef was very tasty, probably..."

Cindy Chun

"Finally a food truck like the ones on Street Eats in Ottawa!! An awesome alternative to the stereotypical fryer trucks. They offer a variety of ethic..."

Monty D

"Ottawa foodie food-truck. Offering deluxe sandwiches and asian-inspired fusion fare, alongside your staple hot-dogs and fries, this is a food-truck..."

Mathieu Mazur-Goulet

"Bite This is an example of what Ottawa street food should..."

Stuart

"What a charming and delicious spot! I ordered the Thai peanut bowl and gobbled it up faster than Turkey dinner. So many healthy and tasty options on..."

Claire Hanna

"Very affordable with decent portions. The selection of sandwiches were what drew me in. The fish cutter was the standout, the patio is quaint and a..."

Josiah Nguyen

"Marrakesh express sandwich was delicious!! Went really well with local kitchesippi 1855 amber ale! Both indoor and outdoor seating and had a unique..."

Benjamin Perrin (Ben)

"Really nice food truck. The menu is diverse and imaginative compared to the cookie cutter menu at most food trucks. There is seating outside for a..."

Eric Cameron (Throne of Games)

"What a great little spot to go to in Westboro! It has a unique vibe to it. The food is a little pricey, but made with love. They have a wide variety..."

Dylan Jayme

"If you happen upon this glade, pull over and take a breather. They have flowers and they don't waste The menu is stellar, a reflection of the..."

B “Zzz”

"Absolutely. Incredible. This is a 'hidden' gem!!! I had the Dan Dan noodles and they were to die for... My mouth waters just thinking about it!!!..."

Joe Pizzacalla

"A range of menu items coming from this cool food truck/kitchen! We've tried the sandwiches, tacos and noodles but my go-to is the dan-dan. Flavourful..."

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