TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

"Hands down - best food truck in the world. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the most delicious smoothies and acai bowls. I'm addicted to this..."

Jennifer Jackson

Blinkingbison

"My Review. Visited the Kochin Kitchen on opening day with my Family. Tried the real butter chicken, parotta and dum biriyani. Excellent taste. A..."

Sreejith_p

"Excellent. Come and try it! The menu is interesting. Nothing like the usual Indian fare. I tried a veg starter and their signature chicken dish...."

Steven Leeming

"We had both Veg/Non-Veg, the taste is really good and we didn’t have any complaints. Taste of mango lassi and lime juice are of different taste,..."

Manikandan P

"Great south Indian food served here. Very courteous service. Staff is amazing. Food tastes great. Dum biryani was one of the item ordered, we found..."

Jasmine Sharon Luke

"Amazing restaurant with great Keralite Food! Their Parotta and chicken curry is amazing. I loved the Prawns Kochi curry too. Digest everything with..."

Vinit Dominic

"Visited the place for dinner and the food was very good. I needed hot food on a snowy day and this place provided that comfort hot food I needed...."

Nidhi Gupta

"Kochin kitchen was really good! We were traveling from Virginia to Ottawa and wanted to find a spot for some kerala food and Kochin Kitchen didn't..."

Thomas T

"Visited the place yesterday. First of all I wanna announce it as the best south Indian restaurant in Ottawa. A must Try. The sambhar was awesome. We..."

Rahul Sinha

"Really tasty food. Kotanadu Chicken is a star. A little small portions for my liking but taste is phenomenal. Indian tea is also..."

Anirudh Dhawan

Union Street Kitchen Cafe

88/100 (1633 ratings)

"Very friendly, quaint cafe. The minute you walk in you are welcomed with the amazing aroma of the fresh made desserts the friendly staff and the..."

Freda Harris

"The ambience, food, coffee & staff are wonderful! I have only visited twice but will become a regular! The food is delicious & beautiful. Coffee is..."

Michelle Earle

"This cafe is absolutely amazing! This is a hidden gem in the heart of new Edinburgh. The atmosphere is easy going, comfortable and it feels like a..."

Brandon Fong

"What a great peaceful environment to hang out in and enjoy an espresso, golden milk or a lunch! The ambiance is nothing short of nostalgic and..."

Debra Savoy

"Great discovery! It is a warm and very pleasant place to have delicious vegan or vegetarian soups and sandwiches. Cozy ambiance to chat with friends..."

María Figueroa

"What a great place! We enjoyed the wonderful, welcoming ambiance of the cafe. I had a yummy 😋 soup and a chai tea latte with a special syrup. And..."

Dev Suroop Kaur

"Love the warmth and friendliness of the Christine and her staff. The food is healthy and delicious. The yoga classes offered are wonderful, a real..."

Nina Munthe Lepage

"Vegetarian and Vegan food options. Great coffee, notably double espressos. Ambiance on point and super friendly staff. Great vibes. There is also a..."

Zoe Roberge-Magnan

"Super good! I am a bit of a snob about coffee and pastry.... Both are excellent. Good find and will definitely be back. Out of my way, but worth a..."

Basia Going

"Great tiny neighbourhood spot. Homemade all the things. Delightful mini raspberry Danish. Fabulous iced almond milk Maple cardamon latte. Yummy pizza..."

Lily Ekelman

"Moi et mon copain avons découvert cet endroit le soir de mon anniversaire à la suite de plusieurs mésaventures (circulation ridicule sur..."

Yannick Lacroix

"I live 500 metres from this cafe but would happily travel 500 KMs to come here. They are such a unique gem in New Edinburgh and everything Christine..."

Sean Flynn

"Some of the best pastries in the neighborhood, consistently baked fresh that morning. Hard to find a better almond croissant or cinnamon spiral...."

Alex Czartoryski

"Just tried this cute cafe for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by how tasty everything was! My son loved his almond butter & banana..."

Shaina Smith

"Absolutely amazing and quaint privately owned cafe. Had a scrumptiously delicious iced oat milk latte and a raspberry yogourt danish. So fresh!!!..."

Olga Pekalska

"Cute little cafe in a quiet residential area by the water. Cold brew coffee with oat milk was solid and the cookies are great. Couldn't go inside..."

Matthew Arora

"The owner , Christine , and her team were a delight this Good Friday . I decided to take my mom and dad here while we were out on a walk and were so..."

Garret A. Penning

"Such a cute little cafe with amazing food. You can see the people really enjoy working there and what they make is made with care. Definelty..."

Maurice Gravel Cerda

"Best cinnamon rolls I’ve had in a very long time, maybe ever! Not too sweet either...."

Frank Clem

Hunter's Public House Restaurant

88/100 (3137 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hunters is our 'go to' place for good food and a great night out. The menu is varied and has some absolute gems on it; the east meets east wontons..."

Gubby Gubb

"Went again tonight with the family. (3rd time for me) Hubby, me and 2 kids, 7-10. Kids had never been and they just LOVED it! Their meatloaf is..."

Jen Symonds

"First time there tonight, staff was extremely welcoming the food was delicious. Great atmosphere with games to play while you have a drink. We will..."

Marcela Hart

"Such a great spot for families. We had a waiter by the name of Jesse that was outstanding. The food never disappoints, it’s a must try. This has..."

Leslie Innes

"Literally a home away from home. One of the best pubs in town, fantastic craft beer selection, amazing food and awesome staff! If I could rate more..."

Kyle Bertrand

"Love this gem of a pub. Fantastic menu, great specials and wide variety of craft beers. Not many weeks pass without a..."

Greg Lemoine

"Great food. Great service. Nice decor. Went with a big group. The patio looks very welcoming. Will definitely be going again. A little jewel in..."

Kevin Jacobs

"Great food � Great service � Great atmosphere � This is our go-to place with or without the..."

Kim Rideout

"Bang on consistent every time. Fantastic food and great selection of craft brews make Hunter's our go-to pub. Can't say enough good things about our..."

Jouni Ranta

"Definitely the best meal we have had outcome in Ottawa in years. He staff are..."

Adam O

"The best 3 hours with great friends, music and food. Atmosphere is..."

Mike Delorme

"Really impressed by this place! Great food, nice vibe (an outdoor patio!) and entertainment. We didn’t stay for the Thursday trivia but it was fun..."

Lorraine Monteiro

"This restaurant is amazing, the food, the service. Most of the food is made from Scratch. I had the French onion soup and their recommended..."

Maria W

"We had a fabulous time here today. The waiter was friendly, attentive and pleasant. He had to deal with 6 ladies catching up on life. I had the..."

Elizabeth MacLeod

"Its the bacon wrapped meatloaf that got me and it was really good. (Everything with bacon is good) It was roadhouse style food but done much better..."

Peter S

"I come here all the time with my girlfriend! the food is amazing, the staff are super friendly and if you cant get the beer you want on tap you can..."

Ryan W

"This was one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve been to in a long time. We sat outside on the patio on a beautiful evening, with our 2 year..."

No Name

"The food here is great, better than what you would expect for pub food. Familiar dishes are elevated and more interesting. They also have a great..."

Julie Teed

"Great spot! Live entertainment! Portion are more than enough and taste great. Service was..."

Muslex

Cinnaholic

87/100 (1150 ratings)

Wilf & Ada's

87/100 (2357 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Easily the best eggs benedict in Ottawa...and beyond! Great coffee, great vibe and top notch customer service. I'd rate Wilf & Ada's with 10 stars,if..."

Randy Davis

"Great place that had an amazing tofu scramble available... Hard to find a good vegan breakfast at an omni restaurant. All the staff were super..."

Christine Louise Small

"The food was fresh and love that it is locally sourced! The staff was down to earth and very friendly - a place we would go daily if we lived in..."

Jenn Marie

"Fabulous service, the food is remarkable. Highly recommend this place. Saw the episode of you got to eat here and just had to try it,,,did not..."

Daniel Paris

"We we're greeted by the fantastic smell of house smoked bacon and smiling faces of a great staff. Even though we were a party of 8, they were..."

Andrew Schuman

"My favourite breakfast/brunch place in Ottawa. Love their food and friendly staff! Definitely recommend the Eggs in..."

Raghda Ragaie

"Excellent meal. Took a little long to get a table but thankfully there’s a coffee shop right next door where you can wait. And the food was well..."

Nick Saumy

"This place is great. Tried it for the first time yesterday and they covered our bill because the server forgot our drinks a couple of times...."

Ellie Floyd

"Wow my favourite place ever!!! The granola is out of this world. Love that it's all fresh and homemade and the people are lovely too. It's a must..."

Laura Loveday

"Just had the delicious French toast shown above - Perfectly cooked and topped with a deep red tart fruit compote, fresh whipped cream, local maple..."

Patti Davis

"Amazing food and staff! Eggs in purgatory is a must! If there is a wait for you table, be patient! It's worth..."

Tina Lepore

"Absolutely amazing food. A few things to remember : 1) there was a 15-20 mins wait on a Tuesday morning ( 11:30am) 2) very dining dining space..."

Maria Khan

"Go early or be prepared to wait . . .ans it isn so worth the wait. Eggs in Purgatory. Highly recommend. One day I will branch out and get something..."

Wendy Williamson

"This place does everything right. Service, decor, food, coffee. All top..."

Emily Sproule

"I’ve lived in Ottawa my whole life and just went to this place now, and I’m upset I haven’t been sooner because it is so damn good. Delicious..."

Flavoury

"Had French Toast for breakfast there this morning. Food was delicious but I found the portions on the smaller side. Even with the expensive $20..."

Jamaal

"I came here on a Saturday for brunch and the place was packed, which was expected. All you have to do is put your number down and go for a coffee..."

Hang T

"On my first visit one week ago, I was blown away.Excellent service and excellent food! I had the dagwood, my brother had eggs benny (one of the..."

Serious Foodie

"Nothing exceptional but nothing bad either. I ordered the side poutine which was more of a meal for two so that was well priced at 8.50$. The food..."

CurvyEyes

"Very delicious food! Definitely recommend. The staff were friendly and the ambiance is busy but nice. Fairly priced food for the quality you get...."

Chief

"Possibly the best breakfast in Ottawa. The first time I went to check this out with a friend and there was a 45 minute wait, so we didn't wait. I was..."

Michelle

"Went here for breakfast with some friends. We had to wait 20 minutes but the staff told us we could head over to Arlington 5 and bring our coffees in..."

Yasin Rahman

"One word for this place :- Awesome ....I had to wait to get a table but let me tell you one thing that its well worth the wait.Best 30..."

TarunFoodie

"Stopped in here ok a whim on a Saturday morning walk, and didn't know if we would get a table. Lucky for us we walk right in without a wait! The..."

Coralie

"Went there a few Sundays ago. Was early but it was full, nice thing is they sent us out back to a little coffee shop they run so we could wait. The..."

Winston

"My friend and I went for my birthday and it was amazing. The service was great. The food was amazing. I liked that they had a many options so that we..."

Lailia Votmans

"Super busy on weekends but sooooo worth the wait. Best brunch in the city. I had the Eggs Florentine and my friend had the eggs Benny... we were both..."

Thomas Plow

"Great place for brunch in Ottawa! Very fresh and seasonal items on the menu. Clean and simple flavours in a good way, nothing overcomplicated, making..."

FoodAficionado

"Went around 8.30 on a Sat. To start, the coffee was awesome and made local. I had the special, a variation of eggs florentine and my dad had the..."

Lizzie590

"Wilf and Ada's is sort of a "go-to" place for a good classic breakfast. I always get their hungry man breakfast as it is sided with a nice dessert..."

St3amb0y

"Absolutely loved this little restaurant!!!! The front hostess was a bit rude and the waitress took a little long during her service BUT the..."

Val T

"Delicious breakfast. Got the Blackstone and dirty chai latte, which were really good. It's more about the hipster cool vibe at Wild & Ada's than the..."

Adham El Shazly

"Been here three times now and I loved it every time. Service is fantastic and food is top notch. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The..."

Juliecung

"Consistently amazing! Great service and food. By far the best breakfast in the city. The peanut butter is to die for. I would recommend this to..."

Meagan Graham

"Very good breakfast. The place was super packed when I went and had to wait in line for a bit. Our waitress was very friendly. Their menu isn't super..."

Generically Honest

"Great little trendy breakfast spot! I had the french toast made from their in-house baked bread! It was delicious however the break got soggy quite..."

Alina Dixon

"The breakfast is amazing! I had an eggs Benny with bacon and it was fantastic. The service was friendly and fast, even though it was quite busy. Have..."

Matthew Garvey

"Great Brunch place! Food was great, arrived promptly, perfect temperature. Service was impeccable as well. You might hit a bit of a line up/wait to..."

Trav Geer

"I went on a double date To Wilf & Ada's on a snowy Sunday morning. Having never been to Wilf & Ada's before and remembering it as Ada's Diner, it was..."

Tracey Zimmer

"I ordered their Hungryman breakfast ($15). Scrambled eggs with chives were a nice touch. The eggs were light and fluffy but almost had a slightly..."

Jessica Parent

"If I could marry the eggs in purgatory I would. And then probably still secretly meet up with the French toast because who can resist?? Seriously..."

SM

"Easily the best brunch, in addition to the lieutenants pump, I've had in..."

Mallory

"First time visitor and loved the vibe, service and had the BEST Americano in a long time! This has become my new go to breakfast..."

John M

"A sweet gem!. My little family (my husband and two babies) came to Wilf & Ada's for the second time today. I didn't think it would be possible, but..."

Youcompleteme67

"Great brunch spot! We are .... Great brunch spot! We are from Toronto but the last two times we visited Ottawa we had brunch here. Great staff..."

Missy

"Gold Star. I have now been at least 5 times and every single visit is as good as my first ... their Eggs Florentine is heaven, made with feta cheese..."

Laurie Gail

"All about the Eggs in Purgatory. So delicious! Loved this breakfast and the place! Will definitely be back next..."

Ashlyn Bell

"By far the best breakfast in Ottawa! I had the Classic Breakfast and everything was excellent. The portions were very generous. The service was..."

Crafternoon

"AMAZING! So far the best breakfast we have had in Ottawa. Excellent service, excellent food..."

Laura Ospina

"Simple, delicious and fills up the..."

Ada Pally

"Really tasty breakfast. Started with the Bloody Mary which uses their house made Bloody Mary mix. Best Bloody Mary I've ever had! Had the eggs in..."

BrittneyY

"Very Enjoyable Experience. We stopped by for lunch on Sunday and they were closed due to electrical issues. I was very disappointed because that was..."

Ginger Brick

"Delicious. Super impressed with this place. The vibe was awesome, super cozy, just that right amount of loud to make you feel like your conversation..."

Avernon613

"Great breakfast place. They have really good homemade hot sauce that is definitely worth coming back for. The bacon needs to be more cooked but..."

Kato

"Great little spot. The decor is comfortable and service is fantastic. Had the hungry mans breakfast and friend had the French Toast (which..."

OttCity613

"Fantastic Food... even if you're gluten free!. I went to dinner here with some friends a few weeks ago on their opening weekend. I was impressed, as..."

Andrealaporte

"Great breakfast. I was a 20-year Ada's regular, and will always miss having a place to go where she knows my order. The new Wilf & Ada's is not..."

Breakfast Diner

"Beautiful Dining Experience. Not surprised to have had such a wonderful experience at Wilf & Ada's. Ion Aimers has stayed true to the nostalgic..."

OtownFood

"Enjoyed a fantastic lunch at the new Wilf & Ada's today! Staff, service, ambience and, most importantly, the food were all outstanding! Can't wait to..."

Gen In Ottawa

"Delicious food and great new vibe!. Decided to try the new Wilf and Ada's Saturday around lunch and it was packed.... for good reason! Just revamped..."

Carina DP

"Set Your Phasers to Delicious. I've been to Adas a few times and I always enjoyed the food, service, decor, and vibe. Since learning that Ada and..."

PleaseStandUp

"Great breakfast. Checked out this place last week and had their eggs in purgatory (2 eggs simmered in spicy tomato sauce) with home fries and it was..."

Pouchpotato

"...The bacon had a slightly unique flavour but it was delicious and it meshed well with the soft and sweet pile of beans. The home fries, or..."

Thegluttonouspuppet

"I recalled clearly Ada's diner as I frequently order their Philly chesse steak before I take the bus back to Montreal for the weekend. The décor is..."

Montreal Food Pictures

"I loved this place. It opens 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. We had lunch last time and I came back with my friend to have a breakfast. Waiter was..."

Mirey Nehme

"Arrive hungry. This place is not messing around. This was delicious. I want to try so many things here. I will be back. Great value for great food...."

Joel Bazin

"Elgin Street Diner. What can I add about this beautiful gem! It's located Downtown on Elgin Street with bright lights on the outside and cozy set up..."

Almira Tapal

"Family feel and customer service is top notch!! The friendliness from being sat down, during the meal and paying the bill. I highly recommend this..."

Eloho S. Sido

"Food was amazing, prices were great. Staff were all cheerful, helpful and happy. Owner was there running the show flawlessly. Can't wait to come..."

Ryan Francis

"If you’re hungry, this place has awesome proportions. This is the best poutine breakfast you will ever try. A real Canadian..."

Paolo Solano

"Amazing service and delicious food! They were packed but the servers were courteous asking us to wait. Got the Chilli Beef Poutine with extra Cheese..."

Good Eats Toronto

"Solid! We arrived late into Ottawa and this was one of the places that were open. It did not disappoint. Had a steady flow of customers around..."

Sheryl Zulueta

Allo Mon Coco

87/100 (2032 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited today for breakfast with my husband for the first time. We love to go for breakfast and have been to many different breakfast joints over the..."

Brittany Renaud

"I went to Allo Mon Coco for the first time today and the breakfast was fantastic. The food was truly exceptional. Highly recommend this place for..."

Roger Grenon

"We just had breakfast today..Though it was very crowded (given Sat'day morning)..but the greeter was a sweetheart and she managed to find a nice spot..."

Sadia Doha

"Excellent service! Our waitress was really sweet and very patient with my very curious, cant sit still, 4 year old.. It was my second time there and..."

Silvija Hadzihaskic

"Had the most fantastic breakfast ever. I have been to all Allô Mon Coco Restaurants in Quebec and I don’t know what it is about the Ottawa..."

Joe Rothstein

"We finally went to try out the new place here at Billings Bridge. It was awesome. Super busy but still fantastic. The breakfast potatoes were..."

Mike Montalvo

"Today, I decided to have lunch while Christmas Shopping & tried Allo Mon Coco ! Friendly staff, clean, excellent food choices on the Menu &..."

Cheryl McGee

"I’m actually from Laval and have been going to the original Samson location since it was a tiny place.... so excited to have brought my Ottawa..."

Brandie Turpin-Pekofsky

Browns Socialhouse Centretown

87/100 (2365 ratings)

The Green Door

87/100 (2951 ratings)

Broccoli and tofu stir fry

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"I am not a vegan or vegetarian, but I certainly rate this restaurant as one of my top dining experiences in Ottawa. I will be making this a stop on..."

Jo Anne Daigle

"I came from Houston for a couple of days. I am vegan so my friend that lives in Ottawa brought me to this awesome restaurant ( Green Door) I loved..."

Vicky Mandelos

"Went today for lunch. It was my first visit and I'll be back. Great food and variety! Staff was extra friendly and helpful. What a great..."

Michelle Larcher

"Amazing as always. We went on Mother's Day and it was really busy but the food remained the same high quality and great variety. Even though it is..."

Grant Corrigan

"About ten years ago, I began to experiment with vegetarian and vegan diet (I am now a vegan - no meat, no dairy, no eggs). So, naturally, I visit..."

Matt Funiciello

"Very delicious food. Everything is fresh, lots of locals are eating out here. The only sad thing is, that there is no green door restaurant at our..."

Daniela Kopf

"We just love this place! Just around the corner from our house and has such a great variety of Vegetarian dishes! We go every 2 weeks..."

Christine Turmaine

"Always knocks my socks off. The food is so good, I get two plates - one for dinner and the other to have for lunch the next day. ..."

Leigh Ellen

"Thoughtful, healthy, delicious food! I've been coming to this restaurant for as long as I can remember and it's always a pleasure to visit again..."

Jenna Maw

"Everything was excellent! There was such a great variety of salads which all looks absolutely Devine! Their brownie was superb..."

Mary Adams-Campbell

"Consistently excellent food, great atmosphere and relaxed setting. My..."

Laura Fowler-Massie

"My favorite fresh & most flavorful healthy food restaurant. So much yummy varieties, hot, cold, desserts, homemade frozen take-out meals. It's very..."

Suzanne Leclaire

"Yummy, but kind of expensive. Would eat more vegetarian food if I could find more tasty food like..."

Perry Sabourin

"Amazing experience! So clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food was all delicious and fresh from the hot and cold bar. Great..."

Amanda Edwards

"Super great veg/vegan restaurant. I have not been for the buffet yet but have ordered takeout on numerous occasions. Their mains and sides have all..."

Ryan Binsell (Rybinseller)

"I was so happy to return once again; they have buffet style as before. The lasagne was delicious, as always.I found the selection to be less than how..."

Karen Daly

"Place did not disappoint. Food is good and healthy - sort of -. I'll probably go back if I happen to be in the area. One little room for..."

Mohammed Abdelghani

"Awesome place! I thought I'd leave hungry but the food is great & quite filling! Personally I'm a health & nutrition coach & was very satisfied with..."

Eric Pimentel

"Just amazing! I haven’t been able to eat at a restaurant in the last year because my baby can’t have dairy, gluten, eggs or soy and restaurants..."

Evelyne Gauvin

The Cheshire Cat Pub

87/100 (4105 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Regan Stansfield

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

Jenne Bauer

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

Chief

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

Kevin Cleroux

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

Josée

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

Chris

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

Michael

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

Yum+Yummer

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

Sarah Cybulski

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

Cesur Kavaslar

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

Winston

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

Eathereagain

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

LP

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

David Martin

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

ED

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

Realie

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

HangryGirl

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

Summerescape2011

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

Chef M

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

Dinosaurusr3x

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

Thomasgbrowning

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

JLN

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

Foodie & Wino

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

Tahini

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

Big Joe Mufferaw

"The jalapeños with maple syrup..."

Guyguy Val

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

Golf Chick

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

Jasmine

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

Sandracharlesbassett

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

Stephanie Norbury

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

Genevieve

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

FlyingBanzini

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

GMV

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

George

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

Charlie's Girl

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

Herb

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

KenV

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

Lynda

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

Ed

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

Jordon

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

Boomer

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

Annalouise

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

Haggis N Neeps

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

Maketracks

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

Val

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

Patra_beaulieu

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

Dine With Me

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

Mmmbacon

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

William Skorupinski

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

Nelson

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

Randerful1

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

Candu

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

Happy Mom

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

TheFoodnatic

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

Anusha

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

Rachelle

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

Natalie Cantle

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

Tony Kilt

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

Dawn Abercrombie

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

Al

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

Nick

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

Suha S

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

Travis Howard

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

Kahra Fishburn

Simply Biscotti

87/100 (1561 ratings)

"Simply Biscotti is a wonderful bakery where they have delectable treats and the best Americano coffee in Ottawa. The staff is wonderful and they..."

Irma Van Oirschot

"Love Simply Biscotti! Wonderful service and staff! I have had a number of their cakes (chocolate caramel, red velvet...) but my favourite has to be..."

Kristi Blok

"Good place to bring a loved one for small chat, or just for relaxing. The coffee is good, nice pastry and an amazing assortment of..."

Zvi Horovitz

"Words can't even explain how good it is. Best pastry shop ever!!!!!! I would definitely recommend..."

Matteo Edirisinghe

"We love Simply Biscotti so much we had them cater our wedding desserts and they were a huge hit! People loved that it we didn't have the cliche..."

Sharon Ivall

"Simply wonderful staff and an enjoyable experience..."

Joe Achakji

"One of my favourite coffee shops in Ottawa! They have super tasty sweets and macaroons! The service is always amazing! Love this..."

Amoona Starr

"I have been to 2 of their 3 locations (Preston St. & Colonnade Rd) and have never been disappointed with either the food or the..."

Edith Cote

"My favourite place to meet with friends or a meeting is the Preston location..."

Tabitha Leeks Thompson

"Best eclair in town..."

Bassam Elouta

"The staff were very friendly. We had coffee and biscotti’s and both were excellent. Very very reasonable prices as well. We will definitely be..."

Allie

"Nice little coffee shop in the heart of Little Italy. There is a huge selection of affordably priced tasty desserts, all to be washed down with..."

Cal76

"Cute little pastry shop in the middle of Little Italy. They have such a gorgeous selection of treats, it's really hard to choose. The service is very..."

Hoxjennifer

"High-quality biscotti in a huge assortment of flavors. There are a few tables inside making it a nice spot to grab a biscotti and a coffee, but I..."

Stephanie White

"Delicious tiramisu!!! So light and done right. I haven't been here before the other night and I was overwhelmed with the options of desserts. The..."

KoalaKouple

"Great addition to the neighbourhood, Simply Biscotti is a long-time favourite I still visit on Preston Street. And thank goodness, they sell more..."

Mark

"The desserts at Simply Biscotti are dangerously yummy! Butter tarts are out of this world and the Americano coffee really hits the spot. It's very..."

Sara Darvish

"Desserts, amazing. Food? Not so much. I do like every dessert I've tried there, always really good and reasonably priced. My favourite is the..."

Fimitchell

"Fly me to the moon. This place is the greatest. The desserts to the coffee to the staff and to the owner Rosa. I would like to address Desiree-white..."

Food Baby

"Love This Place!. We were walking in Little Italy and decided to stop in for a snack. We noticed this cute little bakery and was instantly attracted..."

Butterflyblue

"Everything you want in a bakery. I'm quite surprised at SB's current 81% rating. I'm a pretty critical eater, and I can't for the life of me think..."

Jabber Wock

"I loved this place. One of the best service and the staff.. recommended place for breakfast.. lots of choice on food.. the coffee was good too. Quite..."

Harishyam Manohar

"Came here on Thursday morning around 10am. It was not too busy. Service was quick. Seating available indoor and outdoor patio. Vaccine proof checked..."

Suz L

"The staff is friendly. The pastries and viennoiseries (croissants, chocolate croissants, turnovers, etc, ...) are delicious. They often have new..."

Charline Leblond

"I chose the raspberry rose cake from the menu online, ordered by email, and received confirmation very quickly. It was ready at my requested time...."

Heather Viers

"We ordered the double chocolate cake for my husband's birthday and everybody raved about it. It is weirdly hard to find a reasonably priced and moist..."

Katherine Occhiuto

"This place is amazing. Great friendly staff. Awesome coffee and baked goods. I will be back for sure. Will miss you until next..."

Greg Welwood

"Love their tea latte! They have fruity tea option and also lactose free milk/soy milk. Saw they have great desert too! Definitely coming back to try..."

YalingMusic

"Great food , a lot of selection. To bad you can't really see it from outside. I think it will help attract much more customers if they're put out..."

Michael Bakov

Kettlemans Bagel

87/100 (4561 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Closest word to describe it would be LOVE. Every bite is heavenly. It is as close to Montreal bagles as can be. They are even better in service,..."

David Ribovski

"I have been a regular at Kettlemans for years. I am from Montreal and it’s so great to get those same delicious bagels 365/24/7. The owner Craig..."

Jennifer Ng Gemmell

"We’ve been to Montreal and had bagels at a few of the top spots. This place rivaled any of those spots. I would say better!!! Amazing bagels. Great..."

Sam Nasrawi

"Kettlemans Bagels is an institution! 24/7 service - 365 days a year We tried a bunch of different bagels, some with toppings, some plain and they..."

Maria N

"This is a great bagel joint! The flavours are the bomb. I got garlic and sesame with dill pickle cream cheese. That's life! Highly recommend! I wish..."

stacey markle

"24 hrs / 7 days a week freshly wood oven baked, big line ups but worth the wait, friendly service , if you are visiting Ottawa , this is a must visit..."

Anas ELASHI

Stoneface Dolly's

87/100 (2306 ratings)

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

Myriam DiNarzo

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

Josee Canuel

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

Tina Marie

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

Sarah McGuire

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

Carol Ann MacDonell

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

Laura MacDonald

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

Lisa Dale

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

Jan Brennan

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

Aiden Mansour

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

Stever Colnago

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

Justicefordiners

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

Rosamond Robertson

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

LydiaEatsOttawa

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

Elio Ricci

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

Jenne Bauer

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

Tasha Kathryn

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

MFitz

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

Josée

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

Ana Belle

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

Aly Pollock

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

Sabes

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

MrsFoodie

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

Pnorthbrook87

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

Brockton

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

Jennakot

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

Jessica Parent

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

SM

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

Jlb

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

Splankyanne88

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

Michel

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

Ott Snacker

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

Brenda-ds

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

Lisa

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

WP

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

Jessica Chamberlin

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

FoodFan

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

Jeremy Duffield

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

Chantal

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

Ginger Brick

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

TanYa

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

1billlavigne

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

BG

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

Jerott

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

Bballjack

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

F

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

J. Anderson

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

BaileyB

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

Cellier

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

Chanelsurfer-jd

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

Andre

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

Jojo

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

Zanglah

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

Sarah Botros

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

Roxanne Panthaky

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

MrHungry

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

GoodMoodFood

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

Foodie

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

DMR

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

Art Vandalay

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

Seguin

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

Ginger

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

Just Julie

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

Fiona

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

Better IS Better

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

The Demon

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

OhSoMartha

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

Rick

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

Susan Graham Tam

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

Jennie

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

Nelson

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

BlueBayou

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

Roland Axam

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

Jean Adeodato

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

De boer (Mrs.)

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

Marc Gagnon

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

Tasha Navia

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

KATHRYN HODGSON

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

Mona B

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

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