TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

"This was a pleasant find. Very reasonably priced and the food was extremely good. The service is excellent. Great atmosphere and cool music. The duck..."

Rachelle

Wayne Radford (UncommonAdvisor)

"The Salmon Meal exceeded expectations! Highly recommend! Our server also took extra steps to get us dessert after the kitchen closed! My best..."

Natalie Arar

"Nicest waitress we ever had the pleasure to encounter. My girlfriend and I were charmed by the service and the food came quick too. Only negative..."

Bruno Ladouceur

"I love this place. I have tried burger nachos and ... the food is reasonably good. Very polite staff. I like their sour bear its called Jelly king..."

Amir hossein

"I was very happy with our brunch on Sunday. They were really nice and quick. Everyone was having a good time enjoying the sun. The breakfast was..."

Christopher Stephenson

"I was here some days ago and I had the bbq wings&fries, the Bbq wings tasted like it was over fried/too dry but I love the ranch sauce dip it came..."

B. O

Colonnade Pizza - Merivale Road

Wheelchair Accessible

"The classic pizza...he way pizza use to be made. You cant go wrong with Colonnade Pizza. And the service is great and friendly. I have been a..."

John Bednarek

"I have been enjoying Colonnade Pizza since 1979 when I started working in Ottawa on Gilmour Street. Now that I live in Pembroke again, any chance I..."

Lorna Handke

"They say you're home when you find your favourite pizza place. Colonade Pizza does not only have great friendly service but the special dipping ..."

Debra Savoy

"Amazing pizza and appetizers, best in city! Superb staff. Very welcoming. Will definitely be going..."

Roufaiel Meina

"You've never truly experienced pizza like Colonnade Merivale pizza. It redefines the category and solidifies its position as fine..."

Kessy Similien

"Best pizza ever! Awesome staff, awesome food. Sure hits the spot..."

Maya Da

"The best pizza and salads in the world. Been eating here since I was..."

David Dash

"Very good pizza. I had the Sante Fe. Service was excellent. Thanks Rowaida. Everyone should experience..."

Desiree Bobb-Burke

"Best pizza in town guys!! Loved the great service..."

Georges Dib

"Fantastic service and the food is delicious!..."

Mike Massaad

Thai Express Restaurant Kanata

Wheelchair Accessible

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Lunch

Cheap Eats

Phu-yen Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is one of the few Vietnamese/Asian restaurants in Ottawa that have a patio (kanata noodle house nearby also had one). The bonus of this..."

Nathalie Van

"Phu-Yen is my new fave now. Their sweet and sour pork is better now than the first time we had it. And yes, it was excellent. Also, the Szechuan..."

A.K. A

"The Phu-Yen Restaurant serves Vietnamese and Chinese Food. Please note: Covid 19 Protocols in place here. Stoped in for lunch today, my Niece and I..."

Paul M.

"The dishes are always cooked with fresh ingredients. The service is fast and the prices reasonable. Have been having their food for..."

Melissa Alcaraz-Knight

"The food is really good and lots of variety to choose from. Service was also really quick making it perfect for a lunch..."

Amir Hansen

"Good lunch restaurant with many good choices in the menu. The food is fresh and tasty, the service is good and pleasant. The specific is Vietnamese..."

Eduard Ignea

Pho Thi Noodle Soup

"I come here often as a study break. You can't beat the price and the pho is delicious. The broth is perfectly balanced and protein is never dry like..."

OlenaS

"As an asian, you will be missing the taste of Asian foods when you are in Canada. The foods in this restaurant could give you some medicine of Asian..."

Bintang Rahmat Wananda

"We've been going here for years and love the vermicelli dishes, especially ginger. Prices great, portion more than I can eat in one meal, even..."

Mel Beaudoin

"On Feb 10th, 2017 my good friend and neighbor brought me and my husband a plate each of takeout Pad Thai and we couldn't believe how good it was!..."

Manon St-Onge Jean

"Every time i go to this establishment the service is horrible! I will never..."

Andrea

"I'm surprised by all the negative reviews. I love this place, I've only had the pho abs vermicelli bowls but both are great. Service is standard pho..."

Jessie

"I liked it. Not sure where all the negative reviews are coming from. This is a quaint little restaurant that is open pretty late in the merivale..."

Spooner

"Gluten-Free Menu = :-). Went here for pho and was not disappointed. I had seen on this site that Pho Thi was GF-friendly, and was pleased to see they..."

ScubaManMike

"Quick easy simple food. Nothing spectacular but nothing horribad..."

Manticor

"Very good food, although the servers tend to be somewhat..."

Anca Tudor

"Good food taste; however I got skeptical about cleanness of therestaurant. Washroom was quite dirty, I hope kitchen is cleaner. I gave this place a..."

Karen

D'afrique Restaurant & Bar

"We went for lunch (the buffet). It was perfect food, staff, and environment. I recommend the coffee ceremony..."

Vesela Simeonova

"Really awesome lunch buffet for a good price and delicious Ethiopian coffee :) The staff was super nice and attentive..."

Allie Bee

"Lunch buffet was excellent and the gluten free injera was an added..."

Hilary Anne

"One incredible meal, I was very pleased with my first experience having Ethiopian food at D'Afrique and I will return again. Fantastic service. 5..."

Kevin King

"Best place to eat, real authentic food and nicest waiters I have ever..."

Suraj Wadhawan

"Grand opening was a great night, amazing food and a fantastic..."

Maso King

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Max Cat

"Best Ethiopian food in the city. Great staff..."

Dgn Hgs

"So great to have an Ethiopian restaurant in downtown Ottawa on Laurier just west of Elgin street serving buffet style lunch including the pictured..."

Hal Carim

"Everything about this place was GREAT!Our hostess took the time to explain things to us, especially once we explained that we had never had..."

Oliver Foulkes

"Overall decent experience. -warm reception by owner-good smells coming from kitchen-bread unique -- spongy sorta and just..."

Supert

"This was by far the most exquisite Ethiopian cuisine I have had the pleasure of eating. The ambiance and the staff make it worth coming back for more..."

Jayson Siddiqui

Cafe Latte Cino

77/100 (1739 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"The service and ambiance of this place is wonderful. They have enormous choice of lunch/breakfast items, not to mention the various types of..."

Neha Sarao

"Update: still LOVE this spot I absolutely love this place. Cost atmosphere, amazing service and everything is great quality. There's just a..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"The cafe in Orleans offers great coffees and friendly customer service, but the interior is a bit run down with many of the chairs having huge rips..."

Stephanie White

"I love this Orléans café! The food is always delicious, the drinks spot on and the desserts amazing (with a huge selection).Plus it's ..."

Karine

"I really like this place! They have an eclectic menu and the best waffles in Orleans. Amazing service and a very cozy atmosphere. You should go..."

HungryLlama

"I'm usually a Starbucks/Second Cup kind of gal but this location is Orleans' only independently owned cafe so I had to try it. Service was friendly,..."

Jenny

"I'm a huge fan.This is a great spot for business meetings, to work, to meet a friend for coffee or for a nice date with one of my..."

Lara Wellman

"Hey there, We just thought .... Hey there,We just thought we should out the word out there that we are the new (well its been almost 2 years)..."

Susan Fahel

"A little piece of Europe. I love this place. The service is slower than the average cafe, but that's part of the reason I like to go here. It takes..."

Kamil Tracz

"Great breakfast spot! Blows that dump Broadway's out of the..."

Jeff Dunn

"Really enjoyed it. I am a Starbucks regular and was initially put off by the name Cafe Latte Cino, which seemed a..."

Lisa McFoodie

"I like this place. The staff are friendly and the food is good. The service can be a little slow but that is because the food is made fresh. It is..."

Michelle

168 Sushi Buffet

77/100 (3991 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place if you are in the mood for Japanese food. Service was great..the only weird part is that they do not accept debit cards.. only cash or..."

Likhith Mendon

"This restaurant being one of the good AYCE sushi in Ottawa. But in fact, it is not the best - I think. The foods is quitely good but sometimes the..."

Bintang Rahmat Wananda

"Despite being one of the better AYCE sushi places in Ottawa, it's still not great. Depending on when you go, wait times to get in can be long. The..."

Meaghan Piccolo

"Went for dinner, waited 5 min to be seated and then went crazy with the Ipad ordering! The amount of choice is impressive. There is vegetarian..."

Natacha Papillon

"This place is always packed. Sushi ordering through iPad and every time, they get my order right. Service is efficient and friendly, but that's it...."

Tracey Lynne Shadwell

"Pretty decent sushi and overall dinning experience. I have found that in recent months that it seems as though the quality is starting to dwindle a..."

Katherine Schinkel

"Pretty decent sushi and quite a typical AYCE sushi place. Nice and clean but service isn't very good as you have to ask the staff for everything,..."

Hang T

"Beat sushi place i had in ottawa. Food was great, sushi fresh, v good service and good ambiance. Will be back! Highly recommended keep up the good..."

Greg Karam

"This is our favorite spot to have sushi in Ottawa. They have a great enviroment and fast service. Not to mention that the food is delicious...."

May

"I really like this all you can eat sushi restaurant. The sushi is always made fresh and honestly at a great pace. The only thing I don't really like..."

Imani

"I come here all the time, fresh & fast AYCE sushi. It is always good! They also have alot of options for people who don't like sushi - so that's a..."

Amy

"Pretty good AYCE sushi place. Great, fresh food and surprisingly prompt service even when busy (been there for lunch and dinner, weekdays and..."

Angeluvmine

"This continues to be one of Ottawa's better AYCE sushi joints. The iPad ordering system is convenient, although you have to wait for a server to come..."

Mark Warburton

"I had a surprisingly good experience here: I wasn't expecting much from a sushi place where you pay one set price and eat as much as you want, but I..."

Katrine Dugas

"Surprisingly good all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant. Lots of seating room on the inside, and excellent service. A large selection for both lunch and..."

TheFoodFella

"Don't eat sushi, but loved eating here. Went with some colleagues for lunch. There was a great variety of non-sushi dishes on the menu (great for..."

Laura

"Really like this ayce sushi place! Using the iPad seems to keep track of orders easier and food comes pretty..."

Jenny Takahashi

"Cool menu, decent food. 1. Menu with an ipad is far more outstanding compared to other sushi restaurants2. food is okay. the dinner deal is a..."

Veronica

"Good times and good food!. Been to this location and the brampton location many times and really impressed. Sushi is always fresh and everything..."

Ontariofoodie

"Good sushi for AYCE Quality. 168 Sushi is one of the better AYCE sushi buffet places in Ottawa. If you look past the questionable, hit & miss..."

Hoxjennifer

"I've been to a lot of all you can eat sushi places in this city, and this is the only one that I do not have anything negative to say about it. Fast,..."

Amy L.

"Overall great experience for AYCE sushi and asian food. Love the iPad menu. Not the best service follow up though, as we did miss a plate..."

SoHelene

"Fun and very unique experience. Food tastes super fresh. Good, fast and friendly service. Menu has great variety (including japanese, chinese,..."

JBoss

"Good food, okay service, bad system. The food was very nice, when it came. One waitress was rude and confrontational, the other one very nice and..."

Knut M.

"Favourite all you can eat Japanese buffet. First of all, you gotta love the iPad menus. I am not saying that everything in this place is good, but..."

SLAW

"Going against the grain, but.... Wow, I can't believe all the negative reviews I have been reading about 168 Sushi! My husband and I have gone to..."

Wen Su

"Meh. It's definitely not the best AYCE I've been to. The sushi are ok, the warm dishes too. The service is mediocre at best. Everytime I go there..."

Gabrielle Chenier

"Been here many times and will continue to go here. Decor is very nice. Compared to the other AYCE sushi places I've been in Ottawa, this is one of..."

Spooner

"Great Food. Easily one of the better all-you-can-eat sushi places in Ottawa. Great food and reasonable price. The service is usually good too, I..."

Sam

"Best value for its money in all of Ottawa's AYCE sushi places IMHO! This has been our go-to place for months now since its opening. Never really had..."

Gastronomette

"The best sushi buffet in ottawa hands down! I have been to almost all the sushi buffets in ottawa and 168 sushi is my favourite, the food is always..."

Fatima

"Best of the AYCE. Of the All-You-Can-Eat 'sushi' restaurants in Ottawa, 168 seems to have the freshest fare and the most pleasant waiters. I would go..."

Iluka

"Visited 168 earlier this evening with a friend of mine, we normally visit thousand sushi islands in the nepean area at least a couple times a month..."

Charles

"Great decor, excellent service. This sushi restaurant has the best decor in town. I have been to Thousand Sushi Islands Buffet in Barrhaven, on..."

Cathy

"Awesome Service. Me and my 2 roommates came for our first time for the dinner buffet. We got a table right away and ordered some basic sushi...then..."

Jennifer Wilson

"Fast filling lunch. Dropped in again for lunch with a couple of friends. Seated quickly in an empty restaurant [11:30 am] but it filled up quickly...."

Ray Bryant

"I love this place, the atmosphere is great, the food is great, service is incredibly fast and it's best bang for your buck as far as all you can eat..."

Kristoffer

"168 sushi worth a try and then you're hooked. At better prices than sushi kan for what you get, this restaurant is sleek and modern with excellent..."

Roger B. Cormag

"Try it. Like it.. Service is typical for AYCE sushi restaurants, with an improved decor. Price is comparable to Sushi Kan and other AYCE..."

Better IS Better

"168 Sushi. Pretty good for an all you can eat sushi place of that size. The sushi themselves are very good. I find the rice temperature and the soy..."

Miss Audrey

"Great sushi. Kind of expensive. Not many options for lunch. Staff were okay. Service is pretty fast except they miss a lot of your orders if you..."

Care

"Excellent AYCE sushi with some nice surprises available to order. The service was excellent. This place was the exact opposite of the other AYCE..."

Nala's Girl

"I looooooooove that place, i eat till i drop! The salmon sushi and sashimi was amazing!!! I always older the pork dumpling instead of shrimp, way..."

Charles M.

"Excellent. It was our 1st fime Tuesday (March 1st, 2011) the restaurant very clean, very modern, staff is also very nice. Food was excellent not too..."

Brigitte

"Good but..."

Negativenancy

"Very promising. I went there on a late Sunday afternoon (around 4pm). The place was not busy, but got a lot busier by the time I left. Although the..."

TanYa

"It’s okayish. I have had better sushi. There’s room for improvement I believe. But it is quite good for a all-you-can-eat. While I’m in Ottawa..."

Tanzia Ahmed

"The service is quick and they have quite a large variety. The staff is quite attentive and the ambiance is great. Great place to catch up with old..."

Minhaz Sobhan

"Great sushi. I'm very particular with my food but find most items here pretty fresh. Service is ok but we go mostly because of the food. Book in..."

Patty C

"Place was great everything was super fast and efficient. Between great food , sweet desserts and just a good time I gotta say this place is just..."

A.A A

"All you can eat buffet. Great selection for vegetarians, easy to order using iPad with pictures. Quick to get our food. Will visit..."

Prasath Sarma

Ciccio Ristorante

"Three of us had a quick.... well not so quick as we lingered longer than planned .... lunch. Great food. Great sevice. Great ambiance. We all had the..."

Valerie M. Douglas

"Went to Ciccio last night with friends. Veal Saltimbocca was superb. At the risk of being a tad picky, I would have like a green vegetable to add..."

Lulufoodie

"Never disappoints. Have been several times, have been to most of the Italian places in Ottawa and Ciccio is one of the better ones. Great veal...."

FoodFan

"Outstanding!. This was not our first visit to Ciccios - we have always enjoyed this restaurant. We were greeted promptly and were given a nice table..."

Three Muskateers

"Ciccio... a restaurant that’s been in Ottawa for 45 years and I just recently discovered this gem!! We were greeted at the door by the manager and..."

Anna Lim

"Loved dinner at this restaurant. Delicious and reasonably priced food and quiet atmosphere. Especially loved home-made bread - I have never tasted..."

Katayoon Pianonavaz

"In our adventure of trying new restaurants this one was one of the good ones in the area, service was really friendly and helpful. Respectful of..."

Maggie Gauthier

"Ciccio is a classic Italian restaurant. Friendly, prompt service and great dishes. I am not giving it 5 stars yet because I want to try more of their..."

Daniel Pion

"We had an excellent meal last night at Ciccio. I had the veg penne with an arrabiata sauce, and Roch had the linguine pescatore which had huge..."

KarenLynn Ouellette

"Went for my mom’s birthday dinner and she said the veal marsala is the best she’s ever had. The chicken parmigiana and the carbonara were also..."

Sydney Ackerman

Freshii

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely helpful staff....tip-top in fact.... Love the food....Had the Oaxaca with chicken and a banana nut crunch smoothie.... My new lunch hang..."

Marc Nyte

"The best salad/bowl i've ever had : Budday Satay! WOW!..."

Émilie Ortiz

"really tastie. If i made this stuff at home it would be way more..."

Brittany Grant

"I always look forward to my visits at Freshii Sparks! Katie and Jessie (as well as the other lovely employees whom I don't know their name), are so..."

Dana Proulx

"Good food but a very confusing and slow system to order. Good ingredients will cost you a good penny...so..."

Purazar Bhadha

"I love the taste of the food, and everything on their menu tastes extremely fresh and well prepared. Only complain is one of the staff members of..."

FamSquad Media

"Great service from the moment we walked in. They took our orders quickly and we received our food fast. We dined in and the meal was..."

Amie

"High quality healthy food. As a beauty professional in the downtown core I'm always looking for a healthy meal choice. Freshii simply never lets me..."

Ivonne Sanchez (IVONNE™)

Ikea Superstore Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such a great place to find furniture and pretty much everything you need to grab for your home or office. Spent a while just walking around and..."

Julio

"It wasn't too busy when we arrived at 10:30 am on a Saturday but quickly got busier. We went to check out couches and beds. Stopped by to grab some..."

Patty C

"Great store to shop! And quite easy to find everything. And even restaurant is good as well It's really good service... And so many things to buy. ..."

Joey

"IKEA is my favourite store to purchase furniture and other utilities. Best product at an affordable rate. Location is perfect and have accessible..."

R S

"Busy place especially on weekends... have lots of stuff for kitchen ...home...kids...even small wooden blocks and toys for kids are so educational..."

Sheena Dalal Bisla

"It is always interesting to see the room designs that may inspire an individual for their own projects. This store is so huge, make sure you have..."

Anne Fall

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

77/100 (3733 ratings)

QUESTION: senior dinnrers

Wheelchair Accessible

"Decent breakfast with a variety of options. Main dishes are below average. Magnificent Seven is free on birthdays as a perk when signed up. Main..."

Goutham Vasam

"Wow! Great lunch at Perkins Restaurant the other day! Our first time there and we will definately return! I orded the turkey 🦃 dinner and my..."

Valerie Eady

"Out today with two other friends for Brunch at Perkins, great place that serves breakfast all day. We had a great time catching up on news. We had..."

Deborah Kryhul

"Much better experience this time around. Food was good and as usual the server was Great! Had to return my meal and my Mum's meal... ordered the..."

Mary McEwen

"Excellent in all respects. Our party of 3 all had different breakfasts. All plentiful, nicely presented, and great tasting. Our server was excellent..."

Jimmy

Via Cibo

76/100 (1212 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place for a quick lunch. Not too expensive and good options. Easy to please lots of people by going there. Loved the piadina I had. Stuff were..."

Cookie_breton

"Casual place where you order ahead at the counter. Offers good, fresh Italian food at friendly prices. Only miss was the Caesar salad which was too..."

Dawn Lim

"I walked in and I ordered the Gnocchi Gorgonzola. I waited at the table for my order. Then, after 10-15 minutes they delivered my food to takeaway. I..."

Kristi Evans

"This Italian restaurant is easily, one of my most favorite in Ottawa, we stumbled on it while searching for a place that offers wood fired pizza,..."

Cobali

"Great food and atmosphere! The lunch menu is a great deal, you get a pizza or pasta, side salad or donuts and the choice of pop or Italian soda..."

Nathalie Van

"Was looking for a quick lunch spot near Kanata, and found Via Cibo. A very cozy vibe with welcoming staff. We decided to try The New Yorker pizza and..."

Karl Demayo

"The pizza smelled so yummy I forgot to take a picture. I recommend the pizza with prosciutto and arugula the chicken Piadina was nice too ans the..."

Janet Guiulfo

"Great Italian restaurant. Check it out if you like traditional Italian pizza and..."

Jean Adeodato

Little Caesars

"I just enjoyed one of your taco pizzas--it was one of the best pizzas I've had in a very long time. The crust is delicious and all of the toppings..."

Prabh Khaira

"Great service... Really Hot and ready pizza . Deep Dish is one of my favourite here. Staff is friendly. I recommend everyone should visit here..."

Rupinder Khaira

"Never had any issues here. Yesterday has the deep dish half pepperoni half cheese bread type pizza. Was delicious although the cheese bread was very..."

Will

"I'm sad to say that while I lived in the neighbourhood of where this place is located for over 10 years I have never stepped foot into little..."

Jnnha.k

"The place was crowded, but, they just come and go, meaning, the crews are organized and they churn out their products quickly so people will not wait..."

Allan Aguilar

"Love that I don't have to wait in line to get my food when I pre order. Food was good. Loved the little pizza things. Great job on a speedy service..."

Adam Bouchard

"Have ordered for delivery and walked in for pick up several times. Never had any issue with this location. Quick, friendly, no hassle. Tonight's..."

Wade Fraser

"Great place to grab some deep dish pizza for those "pizza craving nights". The service is fast and friendly. The taste never disappoints. Big fan of..."

Minhaz S.

"Their deep dish pizzas are consistently delicious, staff is friendly & the price is right. I can always rely on them for a quick, easy affordable..."

Vehea Albez

"We tried chicago style pizza, thin crust pizza and chicken wings. The chicken wings were medicore. The chicago style pizza was really..."

Zaheena Somani

"deep dish here is great most the time when they let it cook and get a tiny bit crispy. great cheap pizza..."

chad s.

"My kids love this place and so do we. Reliable and fast..."

Cat

"threw up eating pizza stuffed crust pizza, but boy was it ever worth it. i was leaned over in a basement raking rocks covered in vomit! so..."

Braxton

"Amazing staff. So friendly, I asked for extra parm on my bread sticks the worker was soooo kind, as I didn’t want to be a bother. Offer extra..."

Amber Nyugen

"Went there many times and it was Amazing experience. The store is neat and..."

Sukhwinder Singh

"Tasty pizza with crunchy crust. Often not ready to go but wait isn't..."

James Goulet

"Love ❤️ their pizza;..."

Muskanpreet Kaur

Common Eatery

"I love the urban chic decor of Common Eatery which is the perfect spot to grab cocktails. I've yet to try the food but the drinks were not only tasty..."

Stephanie White

"Common eatery felt more of a lounge bar spot where they played great music! The lights were a bit on the low side to "set the vibes" for the place I..."

Imani

Biagio's Italian Kitchen

76/100 (1184 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"My team at work had a celebration today at Biagio's, a group of more than 60 people. The staff were amazing! Friendly, fast, and courteous! The event..."

Don Penney

"We often eat at Biagio's restaurant because the food is fantastic and our kids always eat everything on their plates. So when we were planning our..."

Jessica Russell-Petti

"We've been going to Biagios for 20 years and have had many parties downstairs.....one of our favorite places....great food, fantastic staff, warm..."

Tracy Teasdale Stirling

"My husband and I stumbled upon this restaurant last anniversary. Since then we’ve gone back. I can’t eat a lot of places due to being celiac but..."

Jenn Ducharme

"I hosted a large party in the private room downstairs and I was so happy with the room, the service, and the catering. It was easy to book the space,..."

Amanda Rocheleau

"Thank you to Biagio's restaurant for catering our family party yesterday. We celebrated 7 birthdays ranging in ages from 15 to 95 years old ........"

Ethel Craft

"Great food and friendly, exceptional service by..."

Gayle Latreille

"My wife and I visited for our 10 year wedding anniversary. The food was amazing, the service was superb and we will definitely be..."

Anson Darville

"Always great time, fantastic food and exceptional..."

Steve Burr

"Very..."

Ricardo Bulhoes

"Wow! We had our Birthday dinner here last night and it was so delicious! The chef prepared a linguine with mussels,shrimp and roasted red peppers and..."

Brenda Smith

"A great west end spot for a quiet or lively meal. Outstanding food with private dining spaces available, very..."

Mark Taylor

"had a very relaxing dinner with friends tonight - service and food was excellent - we were not rushed even tho we were last ones in..."

Christalee Akiwenzie

"I had such a wonderful time at the paint nite. We had dinner before and the food was..."

Pam Hill Laviolette

"Great service, great food,great people, I highly recommend , looking forward to a return trip, and do not forget lots of free..."

Timothy Ross

"Cannot express enough how amazing this restaurant is. They are so friendly and have such a cozy eating area. They make the best pasta I’ve ever had..."

Nick Vala

"Good ambience. Good service. Good food. I would like to mention that the server gave us some bread while we were waiting for main and the bread was..."

Zaheena Somani

"Excellent meal for the 3 of us recently. We are long-time customers of Biagio’s but so nice to be back. We loved the food and the changes to the..."

Gerrie Storr

"The Easter Meal that we picked up and served at home was excellent in every way and the portions were very, very generous. The salad with the..."

Eileen Hunt

"On Thursday we joined friends for Biagio's Garden Dinner on the patio. We enjoyed several courses of interesting, beautifully prepared and served..."

Donna & Doug Lynd

"Nice space, great atmosphere, gluten free options! Food is good but a bit bland for my taste. If you don't like spicy you'll love..."

Nat Ruffo

"Wasnt expecting much when we first arrived as its a small local resteraunt with a rustic feel but we were wrong defenitly wrong. This is hands down..."

Taha Youssef

Saigon

"Delicious food, one of my long time favourites. The sweet and sour soup is the best soup on earth!!! The vermicelli bowls are excellent. Food is..."

Mel M

"Was ok went market over weekend stopped in for a quick bowl of pho the broth was very good however not a lot of noodles/meat, had to ask for lime but..."

Moltofoodo

"Great :). I came here on date a 2 weeks ago and I liked it very much. I had the chicken and beef rice noodle pho soup, and the broth was literally..."

Angie

"I went there with my wife. The food was delicious. We liked their sweet and sour soup. We also ordered the lemongrass chicken, it was great. We will..."

Allstarleb

"One of the best Vietnamese places in Ottawa. I usually order a vermicelli dish-the meat is deliciously seasoned. Decor is nothing special but they..."

Spooner

"Back Again. When we lived in Vietnam we always visited the Saigon with family when in Ottawa. Two reasons; great food and the friendly staff who..."

PCAM

"Wonderful service. Great food. The deep fried banana is like crack. So good...."

Jordan L

"Good vietnamese. Went back after quite a few years and was not dissapointed...."

TanYa

"I have been going to Saigon for years. I love the vermacialli. Noodles are light and the meat is always perfectly grilled and flavored. The interior..."

Trusty Taster

"I went with my boyfriend, we had a great dinner. The stir fries are really good. The waitress was really..."

Chloe

"The food was good (beef taco was INCREDIBLE), service was very friendly but also quite slow. They were sold out of pork belly which seems to be their..."

Chaz z

"I chose this spot for an afternoon gathering for my colleagues on a weeknight because the patio is gorgeous and the small plates would work for..."

Candice B

"Great food and better service. A unique menu that's great for sampling the many dishes they offer. The pho bomb and sliders are a must try. They have..."

Patrick D

"The nachos here are like nothing you've ever had before, and the fries are perfect. My favorite drink ever is the watermelon sangria and I can't wait..."

Danika Degarris

"One of the most amazing experiences you could ask for. The quality of food and service is beyond exceptional. This is fine dining food with great..."

IGotThis 4

"We had an excellent meal and wonderful service here. Will be back and highly recommend this..."

Mona Noor

"Overall good experience. The restaurant just reopened 2 days before this review. At this time they appreciate customer feedback. The son has taken..."

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Sushi Village

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D'arcy Mcgee's

76/100 (3582 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"I was alone visiting Ottawa on business. I wanted to have some dinner. Asked to sit at the bar to watch the activity. The bartender 'Doc' helped me..."

Sue Ellen Moore

"Love D’arcy Mcgee’s - this place has genuine service and obviously it’s run by a great team. This is what a pub should be. Great beers and..."

Michael Cipollo

"After leaving the Grey Cup game early, we had a hard time finding a sports bar that wasn’t overcrowded. We ended up on Sparks Street and had some..."

Shawna Peterson

"Fabulous food!!! Our server Sammy was amazing, concientious considering how busy the place was. Loved..."

Cathy McClelland-Gebauer

"Popped in before a concert at the NAC - with my mom Needed a quick turnaround, and the waitress gave us the "quick" bar menu and sat us st the bar...."

Wendy Kroy

"Great Irish pub near Parliament! Just noisy enough to be fun! Great finger food and excellent selection of local draughts. Definitely worth a..."

Tom Green

"Always a great time... the only place that I have been to that the food was hot and fresh the waitresses were on time and fast and happy not to..."

Brian Fournier

"Can't believe how bisy it was on St paddy's day and got exceptional service. Great food during and waitress was 5+ star. Will definitely..."

David Gemmell

"In the city and headed down to Sparks Street - when we hit the end - seemed logical to stop in for a pint �and some food!! Fabulous food - service..."

Bernadette Milner

"Awesome food and great gluten free and vegetarian options for those who need..."

Theda Howson

"Amazing staff and menu. Gotta try their Cold Fashion drink. It. Is. Delicious. They made my wings differently to accommodate my allergies and they..."

Maxime Laurin

"Amazing food and the drinks are HUGE. Love the ambiance and the staff is super..."

Therese

"Saw this lovely Pub when I went on the Haunted Walk and mentioned to my friends that Id like to visit before leaving Ottawa. So this ended up being..."

Stephanie Millsaps

"Great food and drinks! We love visiting Ottawa and this is one of our restaurants that we make sure to drop in for a drink and some food. Prices are..."

Ryan Murphy

"Great Pub. One of the handful of pubs I used to frequent in the late 90s. Me and some friends from High School grew our beards out to try and look..."

Jason Labrecque

Trattoria Caffe Italia

76/100 (1643 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"You like good italian food and great wine selection? Look no further. The warm welcome from staff is only surpassed by the spicy italian sausage. Try..."

Luciano Bentenuto

"This is a classic! The food is deliciously authentic, the wine list is extensive, the service is impeccable, and the owner even greets you at the..."

Lisa Haley

"My FAVOURITE place! I love their chicken parm. But everything is so yummy! I definitely recommend Trattoria Cafe..."

Rebekah Shirey

"We always love our time here! The staff are helpful, knowledgeable, and incredibly well-trained. The food is delicious, and offers choices that..."

Linda MacMillan

"What a jem! Great food. Friendly staff. Great service. I’ll be back (many..."

Chad Ranger

"Enjoyed a wonderful evening meal with family to celebrate our anniversary. Food was served hot & very tasty. Service was excellent, friendly, and on..."

Linda Alain Champagne

"Amazing staff and fantastic staff made our wedding so beautiful and special for..."

Sue Linde-Bassi

"Great atmosphere, great food. We enjoyed the experience very much. We will definitely be back. So many different dishes to..."

Randy Sutherland

"Had spaghetti carbonara here and I loved it. Also, the calamari is really good. Great restaurant with very friendly..."

David Alejandro Blacksmith

"Excellent food, great atmosphere. Would like a few more options for great red wine by the..."

Teri Croft

"absolutely recommend this jewel...home made pasta and ricotta cheese in a place where they welcome you like no other place i've ever been. Really..."

Sylvie Gendron

"I'm Italian and the food at trattoria caffè italia is the best I've had in all Canada!! They have the best risotto in the world..."

Gaia Trompeo

"J’ai passé une belle soirée avec la famille merci pour le bon repas italien..."

Magda Palacios

"Love this restaurant, one if my fav. Took our godchild Patrick out for lunch for his 24th Birthday. As always, food was excellent, service impeccable..."

Sylvie Ouellette

"I hate to start this review on a bad note, but the first part of our trip to Caffe Trattoria, parking, was one. Their parking lot it quite cramped..."

Meaghan Piccolo

"The food (ravioli and tortellini) was good and the service was great. The tiramisu was amazing. Nice relaxed vibe. The owner, Dominic, was really..."

Anonymous User

"The manicotti is absolutely amazing! Definitely worth a try if you love ricotta and spinach. The staff was friendly and the service went pretty..."

Valerie

"Was recently at Trattoria Italia with my girlfriend for dinner. We sat at a high top table near the front windows. For appetizers we had the..."

HK

"Good food (had a veal parmigiana), my date had a pizza, and a very impressive wine list. A good spot!The service was friendly, and the..."

Jason Hambrey

"Traditional cooking but comforting and cozy meals like a home cooked meal. Nice staff and great decor for the holidays. Pasta great and the veal..."

Costa

"Inexpensive but tasty italian meal. We've always had a great meal here- it's not overly fine dining, but the spaghetti and meatballs are..."

Redbellybird

"Check it out - great food. Love this place. The FOOD is definitely worth your time. always great. Service normally great and all in all one of my..."

Capitalenergyottawa

"Great place, the people posting negative reviews are clueless.. I am a private contractor who has been to every inch of this restaurant. The pasta,..."

Shawn

"SOOO FRESH! I love this place it's great for a date. A lot of love and the service was great vary friendly staff. I will be back many..."

Jason

"Great. I have consistently had great service and food at la Trattoria. It really fees like a family place as you are always greeted and treated..."

KN

"Magnificent. I was on a business trip to Ottawa yesterday & stopped into this restaurant with a friend. I was impressed with the decor & cleanliness..."

Rick Holler

"Always good. Good service, good food. Occasionally a bit much with the accordion but some of the diners get really into it, and when they know all..."

DMR

"Good food. Our family goes there for my daughters birthday every year (it's her favorite), find the food excellent and the service very good.The..."

Goob

"Great restaurant. I've been here on several occasions over the last few years. The atmosphere is always fun and lively. I'm a self-proclaimed..."

LR

"4 days in Ottawa and this was the best supper we had. Everything you want in an Italian meal; great service, brilliant wine list, classic flavors,..."

Paul Levesque

"Best eggplant Parm in the..."

Jude Pereira

"Good things are worth waiting for. Really good food, but had to wait forever... I'm pretty sure there were only 5 people in the whole restaurant, and..."

Kim McIntyre

"Simply the Best. Easily my favourite restaurant in Ottawa. Nice atmosphere, not too expensive, great..."

Alex Lukey

"A wonderful Friday evening dinner at Trattoria Caffe. We went there on whim while strolling on Preston St. Would have loved to be seated on their..."

Namrata Singh

"We came in this evening with a reservation for large party. The staff was lovely and everyone enjoyed their meals. Great ambiance. One thing I have..."

C H

"Booked a private dinner for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary in the restaurant’s wine room and were very happy with the entire evening...."

Garry Stewart

Jack's Astor's

76/100 (2162 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Metropolitain Brasserie

76/100 (2538 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Jonathan was amazing!! Our food was to die for! An amazing experience. The cheese and meat plate was..."

Anna Magdalena Hess

"Love Metro. Consistently great. Always. The patio experience is second to none. The kind of place you can spend for..."

Steven Bowser

"Always wonderful. My husband threw a surprise birthday dinner for me last night. As always the cocktails, wine and food were excellent. And the..."

Shelley O'Brien

"Food was simply amazing and staff was very nice to us. A place I recommend and I will go back for..."

Ferdinando Colavita

"Two nights in a row enjoyed delicious desserts & drinks with the family. Fantastic atmosphere, great service & desserts with drinks! We'll..."

Joanna Klein

"Excellent service, beau menu et nourriture excellente. Belle ambiance. Nous avons essayé plusieurs restaurant à Ottawa et celui là est devenu un..."

Nadia Roy

"One of the best filet mignon I have ever had, perfect. Delightfully fresh stacked tomato salad, sweet sorbet. Staff are always professional,..."

Dawn Bailey

"Best Cobb Salad ever! Never disappointed - service, menu selections and food is always amazing! Great location as..."

Gaveen Cadotte

"Un de mes restos favoris pour son ambiance bistro français élégant, sa nourriture, son superbe bar et ses employés syper gentils et..."

Céline Magnan

"Great food Great restaurant Great service. Will be back..."

Edie Holt

"We held a reception for 90 people, and the food, service and setting are excellent. It's our third year hosting this annual event, and I'm booking..."

Lisa Haley

"Always happy here. Hit them up for Hill Hour from 4-6 and get a great deal on oysters and shrimp. Awesome moules & frites, and the decadent double..."

Grashnak

"Beautiful patio and delicious food. I had the goat cheese salad and it was honestly spectacular! Even though it was most definitely not a salad. It..."

MrsFoodie

"Best place for mussels et frites. The seafood is fresh and well priced. Many things on the menu are good. Service is attentive. Go on a Friday during..."

Mountaingirl

"Moules et frites! Nice decor and good wine selection as well. Good rose choices. My frites were quite tasty and the mussels were very good with many..."

Costa

"Service was excellent. Atmosphere was very cozy. Music was a nice level. The food was phenomenal. Best oysters I have ever had!!! We had the lobster..."

Amanda Morari

"An all time favorite in Ottawa. It definitely transports you directly to Paris. Their food is delicious, portions and prices are good. The ambiance..."

MOI

"Went for lunch. Oysters, tuna tartare, salad & wine. Fantastic. Oysters were fresh, well presented, tartare was spicy and tasty. Service good. ..."

Hungry

"Great atmosphere and professional service. While a bit pricey, I Ioved the Beef Tartare and we thoroughly enjoyed the Cote de Boeuf for 2. Nice..."

Knut M.

"Good food and service. Have been to the patio 3 times this summer. Food is good, had the duck pouting twice and just a drink and appetizers the third..."

ED

"Metro is a piece of Paris in Ottawa. Their menu is really authentic, great service and beautiful atmosphere! They are famous for their raw bar, but..."

Sofia Santiso

"Ordered an asparagus and poached egg brunch dish. A touch small, but very delicious. Had a champagne cocktail, can't remember the name of it but it..."

Ott Snacker

"Well, it’s been a hectic week, but in a good way. Work is trucking along well, our landscaper has started in our backyard on my rockgarden (so..."

Styledomination

"Joined my girlfriends last night for Hill Hour on the patio at Metropolitain. The patio was bustling, yet had a warm and inviting energy. Our..."

Styledomination

"They have a very good raw bar selection (e.g., tartare, oysters, ceviches) as well as a very good selection of wines that are also sold by the glass..."

InRegina2

"This faux French bistro is a reliable place for both food and drink, as well as spotting cabinet ministers. Hill Hour (happy hour) offers PEI oysters..."

Brenda Labelle

"I have it been here a few times and like it simply because of the $1 Oysters during Hill Hour. I have had their mussels and fries which also taste..."

Omnomnom

"After reading all the reviews I was hoping for the best, and the best is what we got. Service was great and food was very good. It is true that we..."

Picky Shrew

"Two out of Three. I have been here three times in the last two years. Twice I was here for supper. The first it was a special occasion and we had a..."

Iluka

"Good salads. The beet salad is incredible and I love their poutine. I haven't been here for an actual meal but from what I have had it's very..."

Julia.no.1

"Nice for lunch. I have only been here for lunch. I think they have an efficient operation, and the food is good. My club sandwich today was very..."

Bob998

"Cold oysters and shrimp are fantastic and a bargain at a dollar..."

JamesB

"This is a decent place to eat with a solid core menu and great ambience. Patio is lovely. Service varies (recwntlyt it was slow). Good wine list -..."

Foodie13

"Not bad, but didn't feel Parisien. Had a meal there last week, service was very good, atmosphere a bit loud for my liking. The food itself, soup was..."

Mr Number

"Hill Hour is great: Monday through Friday, from 4-7, $1 oysters. Cocktails have been disappointing, stick with beer or the wine..."

Elle.in.OTT

"The lobster thermidore was out of this world! Lovely atmosphere as..."

Emily Lonie

"Food is beautiful and delicious. Only caveat; don't go in a hurry. The service is friendly but not a fast..."

Riley M

"Stuffed french toast good!. French toast with gruyere cheese, ham and berry compote. Excellent. Not cheap but worth it. Someone else had the..."

Herb

"Good. Its a good place to eat or snack after work like on Fridays. I like their happy hours menu from 5-7 pm, oysters, mussels and shrimps, etc. Some..."

Chrisonthego

"Great food. I went here in summer 2010 for my wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. I had already tried out the spaghetti bolognese and..."

Lemontang

"Great patio. Good food, We sat on the patio and enjoyed watching all the activity go by...."

William Skorupinski

"Great brunch!. Went for brunch! I really recommend the portabello sandwich. It's huge! and it comes with fries/salad or soup. I asked for half fries..."

Chantal Sarkisian

"Truly good.. The Metropolitain brasserie is one of the top tables in Ottawa. It was in last year's New York times things to do if you spend 24 hours..."

LA

"...an Americanized Brasserie from Paris, has tons of seating inside and out, small groups or large. Beautiful wooden furniture with leather..."

Anusha

"The potatoes still had their skins, adding some crisp to the dish. Nice surprise, the sauerkraut came covered with little french cornichons, adding..."

The Waffle

"The veal was not bad, the meat very tender, as expected, although it was almost overcooked - almost. The breading was light on Parmesan cheese, but..."

The Waffle

"On a recent trip I dined with a large group at the Metropolitain Brasserie , adjacent to Parliament in the Canadian capitol of Ottawa. We started by..."

Kindageeky

"This is a great restaurant to bring business associates or friends from out of town. It's smack dab in the middle of Château Laurier and the market...."

Rachelle

"This was a good restaurant to try out. It is not a place we'd likely go a second time because there was nothing that really made it stand out but it..."

Eric Cameron (Throne of Games)

"First of all, if you’re a seafood fan, you have to try their oysters! The sauces and horseradish that they come with are an absolute cherry on top...."

Lydia L

"This place has an amazing morning breakfast, the staff was number 1 and the food was perfectly presented. If you are Im Ottawa this is a must place..."

Christian S

"Fabulous, amazing variety. Had dinner with colleagues, everyone enjoyed the experience. The options on the menu we’re surprising and..."

GP Martoccia

"It has a perfect location: In the heart of Bayward Market and close to Rideau Canal and Parliament. It has both nice indoor sittings and patio. Well,..."

Alaleh - FoodyTO

"Delicious food and great location too! Chantal is the one who assisted me today and make me happy just by her smile and vibe. I hope they could also..."

Reachill Franche

"My entree (fillet mignon) was cooked to perfection and the garlic potatoes were delicious. If you like sweet cocktails order a "Mon Cheri" and you'll..."

Amber Clouthier

Thyme & Again

76/100 (1333 ratings)

"Been here twice, was impressed both times. Amazing service, so friendly! All the food is fresh, simple and delicious! Can’t wait to go back! Oh..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"This is a great dessert spot! They have a wide selection of baked goods, especially a wide selection of cakes that you can get a slice of. I had a..."

Sam Nurse

"While I would love to see Mille-Feuille on the menu, I am easy placated by the excellent butter tarts, nanaimo bars, carrot cake, and every variety..."

Mark

"Very cute little cafe. Stopped in for a light lunch and had the soup of the day and a coffee. The soup was very good and came with a nice bun. Good..."

Little Miss Foodie

"Looking forward to gluten-free pizzas, to take home and bake. The old favourites like Margherita or seasonal ones like the Fall Harvest. ..."

Claudine

"I have the soup and salad combo, I would definitely get it again :) it's a really cute place, the staff was nice but they didn't seem very inviting...."

Zoe M

"Close to Tunney's Pasture, where the parking is bad, but the business is good, is "Ottawa's Favourite Catering & Food Shop" as they said on their..."

Kristin L.

"This year, they are offering a ChristmasDinner for two, with all the trimmings! In addition to their full turkey dinners that would serve a..."

C

"A great neighbourhood shop. Service has always been quick and friendly whether I'm grabbing coffee and lunch or take away and treats! Love the bustle..."

SF

"Cutest little place. Thyme & Again is my favourite place to take a quiet lunch, grab a great handmade sandwich with the best coleslaw I've ever eaten..."

Dingdong

"Soooo good! The Lemon shortbread is fabulous. My daughter gave me a gift basket full of Thyme & Again goodies. The lemon shortbread butterfly cookies..."

Inakevins

"Fabulous, except..... My daughter and I have been patrons of Thyme & Again for many years. They catered my sister's wedding. We routinely order their..."

Roo

"Good for quick bite or dessert take out. Went here for lunch a few days ago with my mother. It was fairly busy but they got through people quickly so..."

Christina F.

"Very Good. Thyme & Again is an excellent spot for a sandwich, coffee, and good conversation. All of the sanwicches i've had have been delicious and..."

PleaseStandUp

"So cute!. Delicious food. The pickles and the coffee are fantastic. Sara is the friendliest food server EVER! The atmosphere of this place is very..."

Emily Mays

"Great Cakes. We've had a few different cakes from Thyme & Again for parties and they have been a real hit! All of the cakes we have ordered from here..."

The Dante

"Fantastic egg salad sandwich - especially on the potato dill bread. The desserts are totally YUM, although they could be a bit more generous with the..."

Me

"Good Stuff to Go. I picked up a sandwich and a fruit salad for dinner yesterday for about $12. It was more expensive than heading to other fast-food..."

Jennie

"A decent place for a simple lunch. But when it comes to catering large events (such as my wedding) these guys get 5 stars. Delicious food, impeccable..."

Adam Auer

"Beautiful store and location. Lots of takeout options for breakfast and lunch. Picked up a few goodies after our appointment on..."

Corina Manasseri

"We had them cater our small wedding this weekend. The food was delicious and packaged with care. I really appreciated their attention to dietary..."

Dmitri Tchebotarev

"One of my favourite neighbourhood coffee shops! Love their coffees, baked goods, and seasonal homeware and gifts. Definitely worth a visit! Hopefully..."

Tazmin Mitha

"Got catering for an event. Communication was excellent. The food quality was fantastic. In retrospect, should have ordered more. The finger foods..."

Mcat B

"Super cute, stopped in to check it out on my way to the theater so I didn't buy anything but I'll definitely go back and grab something. Everything..."

Missy-Lee St Martin

"Thyme & Again has been around forever and that's a good thing. Amazingly good quality of food and consistently good and friendly service. Very few..."

Giorgio Huawei

"I've been to Thyme & Again for a couple of years for their desserts, scones and other takeaway meals. The food quality is great and prices are..."

Ali Monadi

The Clarendon Tavern

76/100 (1426 ratings)

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