TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

Baker Street Cafe

95/100 (2580 ratings)

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"This place is amazing!! They usually have a line up (on the weekends at least) because it is just that good. Every single time I go, I get great..."

Nick Grant

"What a great place to have breakfast. The portions are huge and the food quality amazing. They also have some pretty innovative stuff. The staff and..."

Nicolas Filteau

"Came at 0830 no line up. Staff were really friendly, personable, and funny. Great service! They left a pot of coffee for me on the table so I could..."

Leah Vininsky-Oakes

"The kids found this place in Westboro that was highly recommended by a quite a few people. On a Sunday morning at 10:30 we reach here and stare at..."

Patelsr

"Aftet two visits, it was time to recognize excellence in service and food. The first time, my breakfast partner did not even have to ask for her..."

Mark

"Delicious meals prepared in an open kitchen restaurant with delicious vegetarian food options. Great music, nice staff, a variety of seating options,..."

Karen Cooper

"Very impressed! I visited this charming breakfast joint with 3 friends for a Saturday brunch. We got there around 10:00am and saw a huge line out the..."

Monique Kaye

"Came here on a Saturday morning and this place was packed! The decor of the place had a 'British' theme to it and quirky. We were in line for about..."

Kiki

"The only downside to my visit to Baker Street was that there was a big line up to get in. Which actually speaks volumes about how amazing it is! ..."

HungryLlama

"This place actually EXCEEDS it's reviews and ratings. Beyond fresh, fabulous flavours, exceptionally generous portions, pleasant and welcoming..."

MatrixRogue

"First experience there today; Great food, great place, great service! No complaints! Big portions so you pay for what you get. Nice cozy little..."

Riri

"Visited this place yesterday morning for breakfast and everyone ordered their baked omelets while I ordered the French toast. I tried everyone's..."

Esraa Zakout

"The food is decent...definitely does not live up to all the praise around it. Service was also mediocre and quite slow both of the times I've been..."

Bacon

"My boyfriend and I love a good breakfast and Baker Street did not disappoint! A little bit of a wait on a Sunday morning was totally worth it! I..."

Lauren Jane M

"Excellent food and every thing in your plate is fresh and cook the way you want. The ham is out of this world they gave you a good serving and same..."

Michel

"very good. charcuterie was excellent . Ok for desert I had the cheese plate and again well presented. . Not often I give a high rating they deserve..."

Lailia Votmans

"The Baker Street Cafe without a doubt boasts one of the best brunches in Ottawa. The food and service are consistently impeccable, and the prices,..."

Aly Pollock

"Usually I hate to wait specially when I am hungry but this restaurant is worth the wait. The food is absolutely delicious and imaginative. The..."

Rayna F.

"Visited in a cold morning so waiting time was not pleasant but in the meantime waiters try their best to make you feel happy. Portions are very..."

Lynette

"I went to this place today on my westboro day lol, and this restaurant was great! You get seated for sure and the food is amazing and plentiful! I..."

Sebra

"Great little place with a lovely atmosphere. Food is amazing and come in big portions (a bit pricey but worth it as a treat!). The breakfast..."

AL

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and decent food.I've been here for breakfast a couple times now and have tried the apple crepes and the smoked..."

Little Miss Foodie

"I have been here twice now both times for a late brunch. The food is decent but not amazing. Eggs are cooked correctly but the hash browns could do..."

GRamsay

"Baker Street cafe, great layout, plenty of seating and I nice vibe inside. First impressions were excellent, greeted as soon as we entered, seated..."

Jimmyribjuice

"Went here on a recommendation for brunch. Food was deliciously made and fresh; loved it and will definitely go back. Only making it a 4.5, because of..."

Steve R

"Best breakfast in town. Great service, huge portions, extremely reasonable price, unreal food. Always fresh. There's a reason there's a line up out..."

Tara Morrison

"Baker Street is breakfast heaven ! Great reputation for good reason: quality eats, reasonable prices, and fabulous service. Recently I enjoyed a..."

Supert

"Probably my favourite brunch in Ottawa especially if I want generous portions. The menu is pretty unique and has a lot of variety. I love the..."

Juliecung

"we when to the resto this morning for the first time at 10A.m. it was pack whit a line going 100 feet outside so the wait was All worth it the food..."

Yves Racette

"Positive: Food: ExcellentPortion Size: ExcellentService: ExcellentAtmosphere: ExcellentNegative:Waiting Time: 1..."

France Lafe

"What an awesome breakfast/brunch place! There is apparently always a line, but they served us mini muffins while we waited which was so sweet. It's..."

Julia Kent

"Third time's the charm. After attempting twice to come here but not wanting to wait in line I finally accomplished coming when the line was short!..."

Tressa

"Honestly one of Ottawas best. But the wait makes me go else where most weekends. Amazing menu, big portions. Lots of fresh ingredients and fruits on..."

Tammo

"On the whole, I like this place primarily because the food is good, and the owner is incredibly good to his customers. This place is pretty..."

Jessica Parent

"Generous portions, delicious food, excellent service! Only down side is the long wait for a table on the weekends. Is it worth the wait? I'll say..."

Irene Hum

"Worth the line-up people, I promise! First visit here and it certainly won't be my last. The service is excellent and the food is even better. While..."

Samantha Singh

"This restaurant is awesome! There is usually a line up, but it's worth the wait (especially when the owner brings a fresh baked plate of mini muffins..."

Itsasecret

"Fantastic Service, Good Food, Kinda Pricey, Gross Potatoes. Service:They forgot a pancake order and worked super hard to get it to our table...."

Bfr

"First visit here. Fantastic. Great service, fantastic breakfast w decent portions. The fruit side is especially good: fresh, lots of variety. There's..."

Kre8tv

"I went to there with my boyfriend around 11 and wait for 15 mins. The place is crowded and packed. The food came very fast and very nice:))) I would..."

Nina

"Never a full moment at Baker Street. The lineup is long for a reason. You wait for the quality ingredients used to create the masterpieces of..."

Elle

"Worth the (inevitable) wait. There's a reason Baker Street always has a line up out the door, the food is simply delicious. The atmosphere isn't my..."

Perfect_lil_pickle

"Good, filling breakfast. Pros: large portion sizes, great value, friendly staff, gluten free friendly, free macaroon appetizer while waiting, good..."

Sebastian Jug

"Delicious! best breakfast potatoes in town! I love the option of rye breads. Great service. You can tell the owner really puts his heart into the..."

ML

"Delicious!. Prompt and friendly service. Food was delicious, large portions. Bottomless coffee..."

Lucy

"Good food, the line ups annoying. The food is good and I still enjoy going here over and over. I wish they would add a heat lamp outside in the..."

Ottawaliving

"One of my favourite brunch places. Fresh baked bread, awesome pancakes, extra large cinnamon roles and free mini muffins while you wait in line! Need..."

WP

"Best brunch in Ottawa!. The brunch here is absolutely amazing! The portions are enormous, the food is delicious, the menu is big, it's my favourite..."

Natgervais22

"Best breakfast in town. Breakfast is amazing here, big portions and very tasty. Line ups can be long so be..."

Bluu10

"Memorable Saturday breakfast - check!. I am visiting Ottawa and my good friends took me to Baker Street Cafe. My first clue that I was in for a..."

Hicarolina

"A bite of Heaven.... When it comes to eating out my philosophy is that I am paying for the convenience of having someone else cook an "amazing meal"..."

Jmbikay

"Super heavy fare but worth the often long wait. Baker Street Cafe is a small breakfast/lunch only place in Westboro village. It's a popular spot so..."

Gerry Corcoran

"So if u can stand ALOT of good food in the morning. Let me direct you to this establishment! The servings are huge. In fact, the cinnamon buns and..."

VukQC

"Food was good service so-so. Coffee cost a fortune but over all the experience was favorable. they load up your plate with a lot of..."

Joe

"Lived up to the hype! It was a Sunday so there was a line as promised, but we were served complimentary mini muffins in line! Evetyone in line was..."

Michelle

"I am not surprised by the high rating. I love this place. Expect an entire steaming hot carafe of coffee (or tea) great food, excellent classic rock..."

Fussy Eater

"Went to this place on a whim on the weekend and was really surprised to see a lineup outside. The wait was around 40 minutes but it wasn't so bad..."

Bai

"Outstanding! This place is great - went this morning and as always (I've been 15+ times), the food was fresh and tasted wonderful. I had the regular..."

EdibleImpulse

"Absolutely fantastic! Price is higher than the average breakfast joint but you do get what you pay for and in this case quality and taste are..."

Katrina Fattizzo

"Wonderful atmosphere, friendly service with bottomless coffee, and fantastic food... sure it's crowded and busy, but having travelled the world, many..."

BigW

"Amazing breakfast! Worth the wait on a Sunday morning, and the best for a hangover..."

Jenna

"Great Food. Food was fresh and tasty! The service was attentive, and friendly. Ambiance was welcoming, and cozy. I'll be going back..."

Nickster

"Serving was huge and food was delish! The only thing working against this place is the long line ups to get..."

Don Draper

"Simple & delicious. Everything was fresh and well prepared !! 10/10P.S. Come early if you hate..."

Frdric

"Oh my God, good!. This is sincerely the very best place in Ottawa to get breakfast. Be sure you are ready to wait because this placd is loved by all...."

Imhungry

"Super famous brunch spot in Ottawa. Not cheap but the portions are very generous and you might struggle to finish! Staff is friendly and the food..."

C

"Portion sizes are generous. You'll eat brunch here and not need to eat the rest of the day basically. Their fruit bowls are fragrant and fresh...."

Vlad Popa

"In my experience, it was difficult to find brunch places that serve delicious breakfast with highly satisfactory portion size at a nominal price,..."

Aniruddh Srinivas

"Generous portions, delicious meal and good bottomless coffee. The only con: the wait to get in! We waited about 30min outside in line for a table at..."

Kathleen

"Ordered french toast with fruits, scrambled eggs bruschetta and grilled cheese sandwich. The quality and quantity were amazing, had to use the take..."

Pallika Sharma

"Really generous portions, food tasted amazing, and topped with friendly waiters. I suggest coming in early to avoid lining..."

Richard Hansel

"I have to say that this is the best brunch I have ever had in my life. Great ambience, very cozy and warm. They serve you an entire jar of coffee,..."

Ashley Jiang

"Theres usually a wait on weekends, but that's because the diner is small, and everything is cooked fresh! This diner is absolutely worth the wait if..."

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Evoo Greek Kitchen

90/100 (2300 ratings)

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"The staff were very friendly and helpful! The service was excellent and the food was amazing. The sharing stable of the restaurant is quite enjoyable..."

Allie

"I have finally, 7 months later tried this restaurant, and we weren’t disappointed! Yes it is on the pricier side of restaurants, however the food..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"This is one of the best restaurants in town. Went once for dinner and once for brunch. Absolutely everything was good. 😋 the moussaka and the..."

Louise Meunier

"I honestly have nothing bad to say. This place is amazing! Definitely must try: the cheese croquettes, meat platter and the grilled octopus. All the..."

Hoxjennifer

"Went to EVOO last night for a friends birthday. The food was good. We had the meat sharing platter for 5 people and there was a lot left over. The..."

HK

"Wife and I went with a couple of friends. The meal was absolutely delicious. The service and pace of the meal were wonderful. The owner has a hands..."

Gary Allen

"It was our first time this Sunday at your location. Despite the rain outside ( or was it even more because of it?) we noticed a warm, cheerful..."

Louis Genest

"Contemporary Greek Food at its finest. Great spot for drinks and shareables with friends. The EVOO menu boasts many options, even though I'm a..."

Aly Pollock

"OMG!!!!! Love this place! The Greek salad is DELICIOUS!!! The calamari are so flavourful! The spanakopita is mouth-watering! The service is..."

LolaR

"Those who aren’t hard-core foodies may not recognize the ‘EVOO’ in the restaurant name as meaning ‘Extra Virgin Olive Oil’, although most..."

John Thompson

"Very nice atmosphere ,great service and very good Food as well as wine choice suggested by waitress who was very knowledgable . I have been at the..."

Milan Topolovec

"Loved EVOO! Lively, modern atmosphere. Had that family feel to the restaurant. The owner came by a few times to chat and I thought that was great!..."

Tasha Kathryn

"A healthy, wholesome lunch & delightful dinner date shareables at Preston’s ‘no-so-Italian’ restaurant. I first visited EVOO in the middle of a..."

Caroline Dumont

"Great food especially the lamb and the Houmalli cheese plates. All ingredient are super fresh and well prepared. Great service with reasonable price...."

Boutip Phil

"I don't normally complain about service because my attitude is generally "if the food is good, who cares?" The food was good. I went for lunch with..."

Flavoury

"The Ottawa Zomato meetup took place in Little Italy at EVOO Greek Kitchen, organized by community manager Samantha. This is not my first meetup that..."

Montreal Food Pictures

"I had a great time at EVOO Greek Kitchen for the Zomato foodie meet up. I loved the ambiance and the warm, inviting vibe. The staff (both front of..."

Amy Longard

"Don't know where to begin about my Evoo experience. The food is superb, the staff... aaaahmazing and the dining room provides a nice space to spend..."

Samantha Singh

"A group descended on Evoo last week and we were very well attended to. There was a set menu for us served family style, which went well with the..."

Brenda Labelle

"A couple of weeks ago I received an invite from Zomato to attend Ottawa's first Zomato Meetup at EVOO Greek Kitchen (438 Preston Street, Ottawa)...."

Michael Suddard

"I'm not sure if this is an entirely fair review because I was here as part of a foodie meet up and we received special service and attention. I will..."

@missfish

"Came here for a nice dinner with a group of people. We got to try out quite a few things like a cheese platter, lamb chops, chicken, calamari,..."

Kevin Chu

"One of our local favorites. I am surprised that the reviews are lower than 80% here. We dine out A LOT and not only that we like to go to Michelin..."

CaptainPorkchop

"Ate here recently. The bald owner is pretty hot. His food was even hotter. I like the..."

Heyo

"Amazing experience and great food.. Try the Mezes platter if you don't know what to order. Great food and great service. Elias and all the other..."

Facebook User

"Delicious Greek food. Both at the restaurant and when we order take out, Evoo's food is hearty and flavourful. My go-to for Greek...."

Gramcaje

"Rave reviews from all my guests. I went here for my birthday, chosen as a tip-off by someone who recommended the restaurant. I started off with the..."

M_r_pasqua

"Calamari. That's all I gotta say!!. I love coming here to eat! Whether you sit at the bar or at a table, with friends or solo, EVOO always serves up..."

Always Hungry

"Enjoyable Resto! Great food & Entertainment!. I've been to Evoo Greek Kitchen on various occasions and each time I've gone it's been a great..."

Abra0067

"The best new restaurant in Ottawa! Food is amazing. All the Greek delicacies you'd ever imagine in one place. I've tried most of the menu and it's..."

Francesco Fotia

"One of my favourite places in the city. Great atmosphere, modern decor, and a fantastic menu.The lamb chops are the absolute best in the..."

Mano Kardaras

"Great dining experience!. Food was excellent and our server was very polite and efficient. The modern decor of the restaurant also added to our..."

Dgovas

"Surprise Amazing Brunch!. Sick of waiting for over an hour to get into a good brunch spot in Ottawa, especially with 8 people, I had gotten a gift..."

K8PM

"Been there twice now for dinner and drinks. Both times, food was delicious. On the first time our server was being shadowed by a trainee...."

Chopper

"Fastastic addition to Preston. It is always a good sign when the restaurant is full on a Sunday evening and EVOO did not disappoint. We were a party..."

Dining With Toddler

"Delightful!. We went to this restaurant last night, and it was an awesome experience overall. First of all, the staff is friendly and the even..."

Robert Babak Razavi

"Awesome food and awesome service. Lamb chops and calamari were to die..."

Daglio23

"Better Food than the Service Suggests. Delicious food, beautiful presentation, mediocre service. I was with a party, so I understand that I should..."

Kupferdoodle

"Atmosphere is Everything. Took my friend from Winnipeg to little Italy and we decided to try out EVOO. Our waitor was amazing, he was outgoing and..."

Aaron Cheff

"Amazing food, nice patio, sold. Went there last night with two friends and happily ate entirely too much. The chicken with tzatziki is some of the..."

Yumyum

"Good first experience with Evoo. The food is good, I tried the octopus, calamari and one of their spreads (I forget what it's called). I didn't like..."

Omnomnom

"Great addition to Ottawa's restaurant scene. This is a great new addition to the Ottawa restaurant scene. First and foremost, the service was..."

John M

"Wow. You better book in advance for this wildly-popular eatery in Little Italy. The services was fantastic, with the waiter even pouring us little..."

Aretha

"Great brunch. Went for brunch with party of 3. Waitress was very attentive. Throughout our meal other servers would stop by to check up on us to, as..."

Si_0705

"Food was AMAZING!. I ordered the spanakopita which came with a greek salad (I ordered fries on the side as well). My friend ordered the chicken dish...."

Antonella-d

"Being a cook myself, I tend to be very picky when it comes to eating out, very critical as well. I don't want pay top dollar at a chain to get a..."

Matthew

"Evoo has become my favourite go-to restaurant when hunger strikes! After coincidentally discovering the restaurant one night after having only just..."

Deliciousfoodie

"This place just opened and ive already gone back several times! Not only is the food amazing, but the people and the atmosphere too!! Theres nothing..."

Foodie1989

"Best new restaurant on Preston. An absolutely wonderful visit, from start to finish. We swung by EVOO on a whim, since it looked so inviting from the..."

Jabber Wock

"Great calamari. Excellent service. Will be..."

Jackson83

"The staff was friendly... I ordered the lamb chops and it was very tender and juicy. Everything is perfect even the fries don't need ketchup... I'll..."

Bernard

"After a Very long wait... my partner and I waited so long to come back to Evoo to eat the delicious meals of the Sea!!. Well, she was the picker of..."

Mathew Smoke

"Updated - March 5, 2022. Went back with a friend. Food is still amazing. Get the octopus, you won't be sorry. I love that the plates are mostly..."

Dee Whiteford

"Absolutely FANTASTIC food. Ambiance is very nice too. Food is a bit pricey but the taste is worth it. If you’re a larger person or very hungry, you..."

dpajc056

"Delicious food, large and shareable portions that make for a cozy experience. Staff are friendly, restaurant is tidy and well maintained. All..."

Kamilla Riabko

"Really delicious Greek food. A bit pricey but everything is now. The shrimp and dip combo were especially..."

Mark B

"I finally made it to EVOO! Which by the way stands for Extra Virgin Olive Oil! 🤣 Being Greek myself I can appreciate the goodness of this nectar..."

Yodaman Solo

"First time coming to EVOO and it was a great brunch experience! Nice to try a place that has more innovative brunch dishes and a spin on the..."

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