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Zak's Diner

74/100 (8152 ratings)

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"This is lovely the style is great the staff are always smiling & polite the food is great and on point the restaurant is always clean the milkshakes..."

Mélissa Charette Valley

"I judge a restaurant by their breakfast and Zak's did not disappoint. Food was great. Large portions and our server was really..."

Vicki Leslie Smith

"Je suis aller au Zak's diner la semaine derniere. On a très bien manger! La poutine est excellante et le service..."

Sylvie Jutras

"Definitely in my top 3 favourite restaurants. Great service, great food and a great atmosphere. Lucas is the best..."

Nathan Wannamaker

"Friendly staff, good food, managed the Canada Day rush very well, doing their best to squeeze everyone..."

Sarah Malcolmson Palmer

"I've gone to Zak's Diner several times now and I've yet to be disappointed. The food is just perfect and don't get me started on their milkshakes......"

Jacob

"Zaks is an old Ottawa gem! Great for a late breakfast, or a late night bite. The charming decor, makes it all the while to just run in and grab a..."

Yasmine

"I went to Zak's Diner today for lunch, and one thing I really like is that they have a 24-hour breakfast menu.They offer freshly squeezed..."

Adam ThompsonSharpe

"Dinner with a friend last Tuesday. We walked in and were greeted with a smile and a friendly banter. The menus were promptly placed in front of us..."

Monique Kaye

"One of my favorite places to grab brunch on the weekends or get a late night bite. It's so convenient that the place is open 24/7! So many items on..."

Hang T

"Great retro feeling at this place. Open 24 hours a day. Never had to wait more then 2 min to get a table (even during the busier times)On..."

Mary

"Had lunch and good diner food. Tha vegetables were a bit rubbery if I may say. The rest of the food was good. Service fast and efficient . The food..."

Michel

"A classic spot in Ottawa, family friendly and open 24/7. Food is delicious, portions are huge, and it has the best prices in the Market. Friendly..."

MOI

"Great atmosphere, busy place but no trouble with food timing at all. The kids had burgers and fries. I had the ends Benedict, the hollandaise was..."

Candp Ty

"Absolutely love this place! The food is amazing. And the milkshakes as well but the portion sizes are waaaay too big. Also there's usually a bit of a..."

Serena Starr

"Was in the Byward Market area and selected Zaks for our dinner. The inside seems like frozen in time from 60s and 70s. Most of the walls have frames..."

Patelsr

"Love the atmosphere of this diner! The milkshakes are a must! Chocolate banana is my favorite! Onion rings are great and so is the poutine. Great..."

Lydia Zervos

"An ottawa landmark, and one of the best spots in the market, definitely the best value for your buck! The food is delicious, and portions are huge,..."

Sofia Santiso

"Never had a problem at Zak's. Great food, great service, great..."

Gina

"Great place when on the Go. We always go to Zaks' whenever we get the opportunity. It just has this great, comfortable atmosphere! I usually have the..."

Mia_leo92

"Fast service, and great food.. My wife and I came here while we were walking around Byward market. We came in because there was a CAA Certified sign..."

Ward

"Ottawa's Famous Diner. Been going here since I was a kid. It's my favourite spot in the Byward Market. For a casual lunch/dinner, family outing,..."

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Hoxjennifer

"Sooo..."

Gloria Covello-Morris

"You bring the boys to the yard. I like millshakes they are good and i like them. that is the best part. also curly fries are very good late..."

Gaudwill

"Love the place. We go there regularly for years. Always good fast service. Love the diner..."

Patty Perry

"Always good. Never had a bad experience here. Food is always good if not awesome and service is always good and fast. I love the breakfast, and also..."

Beatrice

"Love their big breakfast... And they definitely have one of the best poutine in..."

Foooooodmaniac

"Great casual diner. Food was average but I love Zak's authentic diner..."

LD

"Yummy. Very delicious! Went there for the first time ever. Great, friendly, fast service. The burger was tasty and yummy. Also shared some curly..."

Brittbam

"LOVE ZAK'S. Best breakfast in town, my ALL TIME FAVOURITE POUTINE! This place has an awesome atmosphere! The staff is attentive and very friendly,..."

Sofygirl

"Love It! Great coffee!. Trying to choose my favourite server is Zak's is so tricky; what a motley crew you can't find at another restaurant.! Meet..."

FoodieFem

"Really great service...they're all friendly, and attentive. They preempt your needs and make great suggestions. The Big Breakfast is..."

Natsully

"Diner Feel. I absolutely love this place!Great diner atmosphere and diner food (with a twist). They make huge milkshakes which..."

Jess

"Worth the trip. Friendly staff and good food we enjoyed it a lot , gives you that sixty's feeling.Amazing milkshakes,hot chocolate and good..."

Theottawachef

"The milkshakes are huge and yummy! The have many..."

Tibibi

"I love being a regular here. I go to Ottawa U and for 4 years I've been going here once or twice a month. Amy and Cara are the best - they remember..."

Dorine

"Amazing!!! Ate an entree and drank a beer. Beer was great and the nachos were delicious. Great service..."

Eric

"I like this place but what's the deal with the mushy buns at the Kanata location? Some kind of untoasted sourdough bun I think. The burgers just fall..."

Salt City

"Good For Breakfast. Good little dinner in Byward market. Great breakfast food, which I think they serve all day..."

Laura Michelle Ross

"Go after a Bar. Better than Dunn's. Considerably. On Par with Elgin Street Diner.Go for Late-Night Food but avoid during regular hours...."

Better IS Better

"This place is loud and busy! But if you are looking for something quick and simple, I would recommend it! I had the French Toast. It was good and..."

David Worrall

"Great breaksfast that will break your wallet. Zack's ambiance is very fun, the menu is pretty large and there is great variety for breakfast. only..."

Norco806

"Midnight snack. As they are open 24/7, I can stop in anytime. I dislike pancakes, and they serve some that I would eat everyday if I had the..."

Tjom

"I like how it looks like but come on 7 $ for French..."

Mohammad Al-zu'bi

"Generic food and average quality. Good after the bar or for a hangover..."

OttawaFoodAddict

"Good food, but a bit overpriced for what it is. Serving sizes are ok but for what I paid for my burger I expected a bit more fries. The milkshake was..."

Troy W.

"Sweet.!! It's open 24 hours a day and of good greasy food !! What more can you as for..."

Vero

"Love the design so retro. Hate that the washrooms are upstairs with crazy handdryers. Food is decent and it's..."

Holli Mathews-Oliver

"Fantastic food, great '50s era atmosphere. It's a fun and exciting place. A great selection of food all are must try's, espicially the..."

Nic

"A perfect weekend breakfast spot. We were seated outside on a beautiful day. Service was great and the food was incredible. Such large portions for a..."

Stefs T

"As you walk into this cool retro looking restaurant, you are greeted by a red hot mustang. The entire place looked lively with colorful decor and..."

David Liu

"Had the nachos and they were absolutely delicious! My cousins had the milkshake and they were surprised how much milkshake they got, they absolutely..."

Sileema Angoyuak

"Loved the place! When we arrived there was a huge lineup but they were quick in seating everyone. The food was delicious Mexican food! We ordered..."

Amrita Chanana

"An excellent breakfast experience all around. A little bit of a delay in ordering however well worth the wait. My breakfast arrive exactly as I..."

Michelle Reynolds

"I’ve dined with Zak’s Diner multiple times. They are always nice meals, and filling. But I’m not sure if the French Toast Breakfast I ordered..."

Michelle Lee

"Great burgers and egg benedicts. Food was very tasty and portions were huge. Very friendly service. Would recommend to anyone looking to eat a diner..."

Samuel “Cheeze” Suyanto

"Definitely a place for comfort food. I love their vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff. If you visit, ask to sit at their Mexican side its super..."

Marzuka Khan

Arturo's

70/100 (413 ratings)

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"First time there. From coffee, entrée and dessert, it was absolutely delicious. The service was very friendly. What a great little italian..."

Manon Lacasse

"Like Home. Walked in with without reservations with 6 people. They accommodated us perfectly and quickly. Food taste like my grandma's kitchen!..."

Paul Whyte

"Small and very casual space. Loved the gluten-free noodle option. Everyone in our group had pasta and enjoyed it very..."

Bagavid

"I had a 'make your own' 6 slice pizza and had prosciutto, fresh basil, red onion, and mushrooms on it. One word - delicious. Not sure if they have a..."

Brandon Lloyd

"Great Neighbourhood Italian Resto. Having seen favourable reviews on Urbanspoon, my wife and I went for dinner here on July 7th.Very..."

Jumbo John

"This is my favorite place in Ottawa. The food is as wonderful as the staff. Thank you so very much for the brilliant..."

Florence MacDonald

"Great place. I've been to Arturo's a few times for dinner and it never disappoints. The new owners (one of whom is a professional chef) are lovely..."

Info

"Ambiance for an appetite!. Just got back from Arturo's... Wow. Loved it! We last went on New Year's Eve under the previous ownership and it was..."

Will Daley

"Fantastic food , fast service . Loved my Chicken pesto sandwich with Caesar salad . Totally..."

Elizabeth Hymans

"Yum. Great gluten-free options. Got to taste test a little cheesecake last night, I hope it makes a regular appearance on the menu..."

Clotheshorse8

"Wonderful food and cheerful staff. Great. Ambiance. Arugula salad is so fresh tasting and delicious. We choose chef selection pasta dish with chicken..."

Mark Ferguson

"Pretty good, nice little find!. I just discovered this place recently, I too, thought it was a deli or store as it looks like that way off the road...."

Roadtrippin

"Best Italian eatery discovery. My family and I had our first experience at Arturo's last night and I was beyond impressed with the service and the..."

Lin_31

"Great food Great service F.... Great foodGreat serviceFriendly..."

Claude

"Arturo's is a fine example of home style Italian cooking. There's so much to like about this restaurant - from the neighborhood to its friendly..."

Uptowngirl

"Nice place for basic-but-tasty Italian. Went for date night a while ago. I had a nice fresh pasta, she had a pizza. Both were really good. The place..."

Matt

"First time at Arturo's today with my mother and sister for lunch. The atmosphere is cozy and reminded us of our trip to Italy last year! The service..."

Lucie-Ann

"Pizza is best. My boyfriend and I ordered pizza and both were great! I think we will come..."

Blanca Pina

"Best gluten free pizza and beer in the city. New fav over Clocktower, sushiMe, and the works...."

Ian P

"We have been coming here since it opened. It just keeps getting better. My grandfather is a vegan and he has no problem here. My favourite is the..."

Rohan Connolly

"First Time - We'll be Back. Just stopped by Arturo's for a quick Friday night dinner and it was great. It was so good we ordered some take-home pasta..."

David Gotlieb

"I just finished the most delicious soup. I had their butternut squash soup along with a salad. I can honestly say the best I havr ever had. I just..."

Chris FC

"Everyone is so friendly. My wife and I always split the prosciutto/arugula pizza. Best in town! Soup is also good. The bill is easy on the wallet..."

Chris S

"Love it!. This place is very yummy and fresh. They make their own fresh pasta, and the prices are very reasonable. The stuffed pastas however, are..."

Bri9890

"Finally a perfect in Ottawa! Coolest chef, fresh ingredients, amazing..."

Sarah Scott

"Absolutely delicious!. My husband and I have now eaten Arturo's food twice: once in the restaurant a few days before Valentine's Day this year, and..."

Sudriveraine

"Always friendly staff and their homemade pasta is amazing. Love this..."

Hungry For More

"Fantastic. Love this place...just made my night..."

Margot Owner Of FRESh Hiar Studio

"Overall 9/10. Dinner for 4, Bruschetta, Garden Salad, Eggplant parm sandwich, a lasagna special, small meat lover's pizza, tartufo, brownie, 4..."

Christopher

"What can I say more than OMG!. I am a huge fan of this place and come probably once a month. The food is always delicious, portions are reasonably..."

Dajd987

"Amazing Pizza. Prosciutto and arugula pizza is probably the best I've had in my life. Sandwiches are great too, service is always..."

Tim Scholz

"Great Neighbourhood Joint. I've been going to Arturo's since it opened and have enjoyed watching what Andre has done with the place over the past few..."

Christopher Stefan

"Best pizza in town. Get the spicy sausages with hot peppers as my recommendation. Big pizza, fair price, cute servers and cooks... Couldn't ask for..."

Tom Case

"Literally the best. I cannot say enough good things about Arturo's. a weekly treat is to get a pizza from art's, and it never disappoints. an amazing..."

Christineskoobie

"Best in town. Thank you Andre for bringing amazing Italian food to Ottawa! We gladly drive from Kanata to eat your pizza, pasta, or anything else and..."

Ssm

"Fabulous!!!!. It has become our neighbourhood drop in for Friday night dinner....great pasta specials and you have to try the arturo salad. Good wine..."

Frank-tonon

"Sooooo good.. All round delicious food! We go to Arturos almost every time we are downtown. This is my first review! I've been using..."

JP

"Fantastic Experience Everytime!. Our family are repeat customers of Arturo's on Beechwood. Their fresh made pastas, sauces and pizzas are at the top..."

Cathy Gordon

"Arturo's is soooo goooood :). Wow, I am so impressed with Arturo's!!!! It's hard to find good Italian cuisine in Ottawa, but I found the answer to..."

TR

"Great place to eat!. I am from Kingston and we always make sure we stop at Arturo's when we are in Ottawa. Great food and friendly service. Prices..."

Stephe.halligan

"Fantastic Experience. Arturo's is not close to home (Kanata) but I've made the trek out there many a times and it's always worth it. Great service..."

SamMabey

"If you love Sault Ste. Marie style Italian comfort food, this is your spot. Homestyle pizza, great fresh pasta & sauces, tasty panini. Try the..."

Tom Megginson

"Great food and great people. Very affordable and generous portions. Home cooked meals. Great thin crust pizza, homemade pasta and sauces. My bf loves..."

Benn

"Arturo's Market is well known in New Edinburgh for its awesome Italian fare. I've read plenty of positive reviews and have been craving a meal there..."

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