TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

Petit Bill's Bistro

89/100 (5015 ratings)

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Brunch

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Hamburgers

Confit

Mussels

Cheesecakes

Steak Frites

Tuna

Carrot Cake

Salmon

Beef

Bread Pudding

Quiche

Bouillabaisse

Crab Cake

Lobster

Cheesecake

Fish & Chips

Pasta

Fish & chips

Cod

Salad

Ribs

Crab

Cakes

Scallops

Poutine

Lamb

Duck

Escargot

Pesto

Burger

Duck Confit

Fish

Risotto

Sit down

Seafood

Canadian

French

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Reservations

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Discover

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Brunch

Dinner

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Mid-range

"We were there for dinner on Saturday, everything was fantastic as ever, love the salmon 2 ways, so so good. Husband had fish and chips, could hardly..."

Deb Con

"All-You-can-Eat-Mussels aren't the only reason to go to my favourite place in the city. From quick bites on the patio to riding the entire A la Carte..."

Dave Harries

"The fish and chips was excellent!! Fresh cod, cooked absolutely perfectly, with a delicious light batter! The service was top notch, and the..."

Don Penney

"We always enjoy going to Petit Bills. It's so nice to be welcomed by Terry's smiling face. The food is delicious. It's a go to spot for us whether..."

Julia Offer-Di Labio

"We love this place. Staff are friendly and professional. The food and drinks are amazing. We had mussels which are the best we have had anywhere. We..."

Gail Parsons

"Excellent! The food is always amazing and never disappointing! The best short ribs that I’ve ever tasted. Randy and his staff are always so..."

Cindy Seed

"Petit Bill’s Bistro: Not just Lobster Poutine. Wellington is by far one of the hottest dining neighbourhoods in the City. With an abundance of..."

Caroline Curtis

"Great food, great wine and great service! Would definitely..."

Bree Jamieson-Holloway

"My son and I enjoyed a great lunch at Petit Bill’s, the service, beverages and food were all excellent, will be back soon. I would recommend this..."

Gary Sprott

"Awesome food. I'm particularly fond of the seafood chowder and lobster poutine. Warm and inviting atmosphere and..."

Janny Loman Martin

"Fish & chips were great but the slow cooked beef ribs were phenomenal!! The owner(s) & staff take great care of their customers, and the desserts are..."

Steve Cool

"Best bouillabaisse I have ever had. Hands down. Staff were phenomenal. We had a big group and they couldn't have been any better. My new favourite..."

Gina Fredette

"Mussels were to die for...staff warm and friendly...great service..."

Suzy Wong

"Excellent service every time! Highly recommend the lobster poutine and one of Terry's excellent martinis. Great place to..."

Reagan Pedlar Arcand

"Fantastic food! Excellent service! Such a wonderful time!!! That Nutella cheesecake was heaven on a plate. Mmm..."

Amanda Berry

"My wife and I celebrated our 40th Anniversary at Bill’s, our first time at the restaurant. Great service! Superb food! Perfect atmosphere. I had..."

Gerry

"Great food! A lot of character in the restaurant, including lots of History. The staff there was very helpful and really friendly. On a corner, so..."

Josh Wolf

"Amazing restaurant! The best customer service! The owner is super friendly and welcoming! The mussels and fries are to die for! Great wine selection..."

Minasykes

"Love this restaurant! The food is fantastic and the staff even better. We've been several times, including special bourbon and scotch tasting..."

Dan G.

"For my birthday, I visited Petit Bill's with a friend( it was also his birthday as well!)We both ordered the same dish which was the smoked..."

Monique Kaye

"I went for dinner there tonight with my spouse. Warm welcome and fast service. Food is 5/5. Definitely a must try in Ottawa. I had the table d'hôtes..."

Francois

"Amazing service! Amazing food! Had the steak salad! Perfect and my hubby had the lobster Poutine. Amazing amazing!!!!! We will be..."

Courtney

"Delicious and Great Service. Had to give this place a try. Service was amazing. The owner is very involved in the service... loved that. The food was..."

Facebook User

"Love it!. I had dinner here a few years ago, and came back with some girlfriends. My second experience was just as good as the last. Delicious food..."

Moans83

"Top 5 in Ottawa. This is a hidden gem. Forget all the over-hyped restaurants in the market. This is the real deal. The food is great, including the..."

Julien Schultz

"We went to Petit Bill's for a birthday dinner with a group of friends. It was also Newfoundland Night with a special menu based on the foods of NL...."

Craig Heward

"Missed the mark this time. While the last time we went to Petit Bill's left us eager to return, this time not do much.The bread was fresh and..."

Jennyran

"Unique. I had the Lobster Poutine, heavenly...."

Jude_judah

"Awesome!. I had never heard about this place, but went with some friends who recommended it. We shared the lobster poutine which was amazing. I then..."

DScope

"Class, comfort and friends. Sit at the bar, sit in the bar area, sit in the restaurant...it is all good. Our favourite is always in the bar area. The..."

Sbsca

"A Favorite. One of the first places to come to mind when thinking of place to take visitors from out of town. Never fails to disappoint - the team is..."

MV

"One of the Better places in area. They always have something new on the appetizer list, and its always fun , interesting and delicious. terry and..."

FoodFan

"Wonderful experience - delicious food as always. We held our wedding reception here earlier this month on a Saturday night, and everything went..."

Lily798

"Great meal. Fantastic service, great energy. The yellow fin tuna was excellent. Highly..."

Barbr

"Great food, amazing service! Great atmosphere, will definitely go..."

Deanne C.

"A great all-around eatery. This is probably in the running for one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa. Been here many times, never leaving..."

Kevincardoza

"Still a great spot in Westboro. We have been going to this great spot for a few years now, Terry and Randy are always on site and will ensure your..."

Ginger Brick

"One of my favorite restaurants in Ottawa. I just love this restaurant. Clamchowder is excellent, fish too and the appetizer platter with many..."

Gourmet

"Always surpasses expectations!. Where to start.... The service is top-notch. The servers are always friendly, polite, and attentive. The owner even..."

CLL

"Amazing food, awesome service A++. Great restaurant, excellent food and fabulous service. This is such a wonderful restaurant, I have been about a..."

Kris

"Maritime Hospitality.. Very versatile restaurant. You can have a drink at the bar with apps, a fine dining dinner or a nice lunch. The..."

Shawn

"Amazing!. Can not say enough about this restaurant. Service was amazing from start to finish. The food was more than we expected. My wife couldn't..."

Mike G

"Great service and meal. Thumbs up for Petit Bill's ..........had the Arctic Char and Moules last week and they were both delicious . ........ ......"

BM_W

"Excellent!. Went with family and a baby. Service was exceptional. Food was some of the best I've had in Ottawa. The lobster poutine was so good we..."

Mark

"Amazing food & service!. Just have to say every time we've been to this Petit Bill's the service is top notch! The food is always fresh and tasty and..."

SuecF

"Incredible service. So many options on the menu. Will be going back..."

Greenjean

"Great food, great service. I went here for a birthday dinner. Our server was very friendly, one of the best I've ever had. Everyone loved the food. I..."

SDG

"After reading such good reviews, we wanted to give this restaurant a try. Like the online reservation system. Great service, nice ambiance. Food was..."

Triwannabeee

"Today I came for a late lunch. Service, wine and good were excellent. I had the tomato soup with basil and cilantro, which was not creamy and..."

David

"This place was fan-freaking-tastic! I had the chorizo then the braised duck with the squash risotto and the bread pudding for dessert. I will..."

Jordan W

"Went therethe other day and was pleasantly surprised at the flavoured butter they had, some honey mustard type thing. I had the lobster and walleye..."

Jay F

"Clam chowder to rave about. Yup, Clam chowder is one of the best of the best in the city... next i am trying their popular poutine everyone keeps..."

Tinaa

"My mom and I went here for my birthday and we both had nothing but positive things to say. Will definitely..."

Fairydragonfly

"Fabulous dining experience. Went there in a party of five. I had the soup of the day, a delicious Manhattan style clam chowder, and then the steak..."

Robert

"Still thinking about the food!. What a great dinner experience! Dinner was so good, I went back for lunch a couple of days later! Before getting to..."

MrHungry

"I just had my birthday dinner here and everything you expect to be good in a restaurant was beyond that. It was exemplary. The service was amazing ,..."

MissAM

"Great place all around. Food and service were excellent. Started with the cucumber wrapped tuna, which went well with the wine recommended by our..."

TanYa

"Yummilicious!!!. Went to Petit Bill's for a date night with my wife and was not disappointed. From the time we entered until we left, the staff was..."

Michel Van Berkel

"This has become a favorite restaurant. My husband always has the steak frite. I usually try something new. We are never disappointed. Food is always..."

Angeline

"Petite Bills Big Mussels. Awww shucks, I certainly have a soft spot in my belly for this adorable, lil bistro. We were brought some complementary..."

Just Julie

"Mmmmm. Lobster poutine YUMMY! Love the sauce fantastic! Hubby had the mini-burgers with Gorgonzola mayo super good too!Service was really..."

Juls779401

"One a whim, a pleasant discovery.. Stopped by on a whim to try out the fare and found it to be a rather enjoyable meal. Portions on the specials a..."

William Blake

"Upon entering the petit bills bistro we were greeted by a jovial older man carrying the spirit of his family in this little Newfie inspired..."

Myriam

"7.5/10. I was at Petit Bill's recently and enjoyed the newly renovated restaurant. Unfortunately the restaurant was a bit loud that evening as it was..."

PA

"Great experience, was recommended by word of mouth and I will do the same. The only minor drawback was my tenderloin was slightly overlooked (I like..."

TheYork

"Dinner was a great experience. Atmosphere was comfortable and the service attentive. I'm excited to come back. Only negative; wine list wasn't up to..."

AmandaLynn

"Love the sliders. I love coming here for lunch with friends and almost always have the sliders. They are really good and just the right size.The..."

WWlocal

"Great Service - Great Food. I have been to Petit Bills 3 times and each time I have not been disappointed. The service was exceptional and Terry was..."

Robin

"Nice atmosphere. Lobster poutine was great. Interesting mix of French and Maritime..."

Hillary Buchan-Terrell

"Great food, great service.. Loved it. Awesome service, great atmosphere, and great food. Will definitely be coming..."

Disembawler

"I went in for the chowder particularly because I heard rave reviews- was awesome.... havent tasted such great chowder since my visit to NS- lives up..."

Meli-mel

"Delicious. Came for the lobster poutine, stayed and came back for the rest of the tasty items on the menu. Lovely people, talent and location make..."

Happy Shiny Steve

"Yum... Went to Petit Bill's the other day.. had reservations(a must).First impressions- Nice cozy restaurant, like the decor. The art on..."

Tammo

"Liked but didn't love. I had lunch with friends here, and none of us were blown away. i'd say the food was good, but nothing was impressive. i don't..."

B-lo

"The best kept secret in the city. Great staff, wonderful menu. Amazing lobster poutine! A must try. Great for any time of day or any ocassion...."

KC

"My first visit to Petit Bill's. 2 friends had soup of the day (coconut sweet potato), bluefin tuna, & moules et frites, all of which they enjoyed. My..."

Char

"Perhaps slightly overpriced?. This is one of those restaurants where I wish I could leave a neutral rating instead of an "I like it" or "I don't"...."

Emily Mays

"This is one of Ottawa favourites! I've been here a handful of times (6+) and I'm always impressed. Their lobster poutine, inspired from a Calgary..."

Displaced Foodie

"Like it. I love the seafood chowder and the Newfy pound cake. The service is good and the atmosphere friendly. I can think of no better place to go..."

Frank

"Try the lobster poutine - so incredible! I've been to PBB's three times now and I always get the soup of the day and the poutine (along with a glass..."

MML

"We had a great time, but quickly learned that drinking neat bourbon all night is wayyy out of our league. We started with two delicious maple bacon..."

Julia Kent

"The menu is heavy on the seafood, but it is good. The chowder and the lobster poutine seem to be their "signature" dishes, and both are..."

Ready

"Every now and again, a decision made on the spur of the moment can lead to an unexpected discovery. Lately, we seem to find ourselves more and more..."

Roy Wallace

"...Jenn and I had great fun and enjoyed our dishes. We shared the cod tongues and pickerel cheeks..."

FoodiePrints

"My last review of this restaurant wasn't great. Of the 5 or 6 times i'd been here the food had gone from great to good to ok. One thing that remained..."

Rachelle

"Great meal and service in a beautiful location. I especially enjoyed: + Lobster poutine: They used an amazing savoury white sauce and..."

Chris Hatko

"Absolutely wonderful & friendly service:) loved our food, drinks and apps. I really enjoyed the lobster..."

Vinny R

"Great food. Excellent staff. We had the seafood chowder, scallops and duck with carrot cake for dessert. The chowder was tasty with a Sriracha..."

JPL

"Well made food attention to details kitchen staff have a clear skill and tallent. The east coast is very present in the flavours. Top end and..."

Mike Gaumond

"If you are looking for very friendly service (even just with take away) in addition to some of the best food out there, Petit Bill's is a must go to..."

Shannon O'Brien-LeBlanc

"Why we don’t talk about this place with the city’s best is beyond me. Service is impeccable, the owners check every meal x the culinary team is..."

Rod Castro

"We went there with our 2 young sons on a Tuesday night. Very welcoming staff, the owner came a few times himself to check on us, they were very nice..."

Véronique Lapointe

Absinthe

83/100 (2796 ratings)

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Pork Cheeks

Cod

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Beef

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Crème Brulée

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Creme Brulee

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Cheese fondue

Profiteroles

Chocolate mousse

Steak Frites

Steak Tartare

Tuna

Quail

Salmon

Burger

Lemon tart

Sit down

International

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Accepts Visa

Table Service

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Street Parking

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Digital Payments

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Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

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Accepts Mastercard

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"Food excellent! Hogan our server was the best 👍 His knowledge of the food & wine was outstanding and he was very professional and personable :)...."

Rhona Smith

"Dinner for 8 at Absinthe last night was so wonderfully memorable. Our server / sommelier, Patrick, was attentive, friendly, and caring. Food was..."

Melanie Chapman

"Great establishment. The atmosphere was nice, if a bit bland, but the music was nice. The staff was great, very attentive, pleasant and helpful. And..."

Meaghan Piccolo

"Excellent food, superior service, our server’s knowledge of food and drink..."

Sherry Stairs MacLeod

"Steak Frites & Beet Salad were awesome!! Out of 6 visits to Ottawa in 2016, this place was the best..."

Michael Champagne

"The service was attentive and friendly, the menu offered wonderful choices, the cocktails perfect, the charcuterie appetizer excellent in..."

Jan Schmidt

"We had a fantastic dinner here tonight to celebrate my husbands birthday. Food was wonderful and the staff were great! Thanks for a lovely evening..."

Lynn Brennan

"Une découverte ce soir et j’ai adoré mon expérience! Bouffe incroyable (le magret de canard était délicieux et le fondant au chocolat...un..."

Geneviève Pineault

"Valentines dinner was amazing. The bread is to die..."

Ryan Germundson

"Nice interior, good staff and excellent food. 3 course lunch meal was..."

Seunghee Lee

"My husband and I went for dinner last night, no reservation. Beef tartare was awesome, Beef Stroganoff the best, salad with the goat cheese was..."

Regan Van Dusen

"Seriously my favourite meal since Paris!! Come hungry, leave happy! Thanks to Pat and your team for the incredible meal and wonderful customer..."

Angie Lamirande

"Excellent de A à Z! J’ai adoré l’ambiance, la bouffe, les cocktails!..."

Joanie Dumais

"SPECTACULAR food and amazing value for $$ the table d'hôte option is unique and super well thought out. Service impeccable. Shout out to Hogan!..."

Laura Pichette

"Patrick continues to work his kitchen magic and produces the same great flavours on his takeout menu that we have come to rely on in these strange..."

Cheryl Coull

"Great restaurant! Food was above all expectations, service was excellent and atmosphere itself was very lively. I just want to emphasis again that..."

Olena Stevenson

"Friday night, my girlfriend and I went to Absinthe for dinner. We were not able to celebrate Valentines Day on the Thursday because of work but I..."

Chris Martella

"One of our favourite restaurants. The menu isn't extensive but covers all the key areas (vegetarian, beef, fish, pork, pasta...) and seems to..."

Andrew May

"Prepare to not be disappointed. We took out a couple here for their birthday, and oh boy was it a great time. The service was exceptional, our waiter..."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"We were extremely satisfied with everything from the greeting, the service, the food and the special birthday acknowledgement for my aunt. Everything..."

Tracy Rutherford

"Good not great place, that was just missing a few things to make it a top-notch experience. I definitely feel like this place has potential, so I'll..."

Michelle

"Great establishment. The atmosphere was nice, if a bit bland, but the music was nice. The staff was great, very attentive, pleasant and helpful. And..."

Meaghan Piccolo

"A totally wonderful experience! Charming and classy decore, the friendliest and most accommodating service and the food!! Most definitely the..."

Magdalena Gelbert

"The trout in white wine sauce with a lime coriander spice was delightful. Perfectly cooked and presented. Loved the wine and the service was..."

Laura Henderson

"Ideal spot for a business dinner in Ottawa. The service was attentive, informative, and unique. Everyone enjoyed their meals, several of our..."

Renae

"Ate here on Saturday night as part of a very large group. The food was fantastic. I had the pork cheek main, and it was perfectly done..."

Kaia

"Absolutely delightful would be my description. The 3 course fondue was fantastic. The chef did tempura vegetables for the vegetarians in our group..."

Facebook User

"Our premiere visit to Absinthe included wonderful, sumptuous cuisine and attentive, polite service in a lovely, subdued atmosphere. Needless to say,..."

Kim Kalen

"I went for lunch yesterday with a friend and everything was superb;the food,the service and the welcoming atmosphere.The serving staff did not even..."

Sharon Mahdi

"Went to Absinthe yesterday afternoon for lunch with friends. Each of had something different to eat and all of us enjoyed our meal. I had a lamb..."

Pedro

"My wife and I went here for the first time on our anniversary. Cozy atmosphere, yet open and loud. If you are looking for a quiet place to eat, this..."

Foodie

"Great experience again. Knowledgable staff. Great wine and wonderful food. Wine pairing with the meal was definitely worth choosing the 3 courses..."

Pat Vandoremalen

"Great experience! We went to celebrate our son's engagement and are happy we chose this place. We were greeted with complementary champagne. Each..."

Daniel H

"Just love this place. Have been multiple times and will return again. The fresh bread is outstanding, the lemon thyme dressing on the salad is..."

Elizabeth MacLeod

"Stopped in for lunch and were told to try the steak and frites. The food was great and the portions were just right. Service was very good and..."

Robert Giroux

"Steak frites dish was enjoyable but it was definitely cooked more than medium rare. Service was fast, friendly and knowledgeable. My dining..."

MatrixRogue

"We were fortunate to dine at Absinthe this past weekend. It was one of the best meals we have had in a very long time. The tuna carpaccio and the..."

SHB

"I always go for the Cornerstone Burger at Absinthe and it never disappoints. It's $16 during lunch time and $24 (!!!) for dinner. You get a double..."

PickyFoodie

"Great atmosphere, fantastic salad, steak frites done to perfection. The server, Mike-professional, personable and attentive. We have been there a..."

Stephen McDermott

"Absinthe makes the heart grow fondue! :) That's why it was the perfect spot for our Valentine's Day dinner on Monday. Thanks for a fabulous yet..."

Geneviève Lépine

"We were a group of 4 people from Toronto. We drove to Ottawa for the Winterlude and took the opportunity to visit the restaurant. We were unaware..."

MICHEL MENEZES

"We went from Toronto to Ottawa on the weekend to skate on the Rideau canal and to eat meat fondue which is so hard to find in Toronto. So we searched..."

Mariana

"Had a superb dinner this past week, and opted for the three course table d'hote. The quality of the ingredients are nothing short of excellent, with..."

Justin Thiboutot

"Ho this is a wow restaurant the food was so good and tasty and I say very tasty from the porc to the steak and the famous burger/poutine. The..."

Michel

"Service bilingue de grande qualité. Menu inspirant, le contenu des assiettes à surpassé les attentes! Nous avions choisi l'option table d'hôte..."

Marie-Claude April

"My friend and I went for my birthday dinner and it was amazing. The service was great. The food was amazing. I liked that they had a 3 course option..."

Rose

"Nice evening and the food was good and beautifully presented. Quite a busy place but for some reason a bit on the loud side so not ideal for a tête..."

Zita.gervais

"My wife and i visited this place last night and this was a wonderful experience. The experience was excellent, the pres notation and the flavors were..."

Rafic.khalaf

"I have frequented this restaurant numerous times and for great reason! The food has always been stellar...from food to service! Regardless of..."

The Food Tease

"Yes the burger is incredible but be ready for a rich flavourful delight The service is always good and their mains are nice and well balanced...."

Costa

"One of the better restaurants in town, have always thought service was great and was amazingly delicious. Great for a special occasion or a date..."

CaptainPorkchop

"This was a very special day for our Senior Engineer Pat who was retiring the next day. We had a big crowd 50 people and it accommodated everyone..."

Diane Soucy

"My mom and I came here for dinner (both of our first times) on Mother's Day for dinner. the food was phenomenal, as was the service. we each had the..."

Erin

"Wow...what an evening. My wife and I went to Absinthe last night for our anniversary, and our first date night since our daughter was born. The first..."

Ronlyen1971

"Super Friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Absinthe. The food was fantastic as well as the service. Our waiter was very attentive and had a..."

Carol_cameron53

"I was there last night for dinner and the food is amazing. Will definitely be going..."

Nadine Arbuthnot

"Let them feed you and take your money. This place has been a favourite of mine for a few years now. They never disappoint. Two of us went there this..."

Ottary

"Absinthe Review. Had a brilliant meal at Absinthe. The serving staff were great. The atmosphere was fun. The food was loaded with flavour. A great..."

Walkerk

"Really Superb!. A real gem in the city. Loved the food, the staff, and the warm atmosphere. The dining experience was such a treat. Try the Duck, you..."

Kim.marin

"My husband and I went to Absinthe for the first time and for my birthday... and we were SO pleased that we did! The staff was so kind - they treated..."

Tamarpalandjian

"Warm Dark Chocolate Fondant. Delicious and great Canadian..."

Heather Badenoch

"Damn That Poutine Is Good!. I have been here twice with the intention of going back again. The first time I went the waiter was a bit rude, but the..."

Lindsaymae90

"Fabulous Dinner!. The Duck was to die for! Many layers of flavours!! The escargot appetizer, with tarragon cream sauce was amazing!Great..."

Leesa

"Absinthe. Impressive absinthe cocktails served very professionally, the best absinthe-inspired drinks I have ever seen. The food quality was average..."

Tallfoodie7

"Great service and food. A group of us visited Absinthe for a friend's birthday, and we couldn't have asked for a better evening. Food was fantastic,..."

Cookingwithkelly

"Delightful Everything. Absinthe continues to amaze. Food and service are second to none in Ottawa. I have not had a bad experience yet, in fact it..."

Mintycindy

"THE BEST!. Absinthe, I cannot say enough good things about this place! The servers (we had Partick tonight) also highly recommend Nosh (sorry if I..."

Krys Fonseca

"Wonderful meal, and terrific mid-week date night. The service was impeccable - knowledgable, attentive, pleasant but not cloying. My husband had the..."

Ottawa Foodie

"Great food! Had the frog legs which were delicious and a good size app, but had the duck and was a small portion. It was tasty but was expecting..."

Anton Ego

"Wow!. Tonight was our second visit to Absinthe and it reiterated our first terrific experience. The cocktails were interesting and delicious. And..."

Jen

"Oh mon dieu.....YES. I could only 'like' this resto, what a shame. I Adore this resto. When you save up that discretionary spending money, put it in..."

Dancergrl25

"Excellent food, creative menu, great wine and beer, friendly service and wry nice relaxed..."

Grinch

"Amazing burger...cold steak?. I ate here for the second time this past week. Rarely will I order the same meal twice in a restaurant where I have not..."

Sarah

"Great first experience. Went to Absinthe last night and it was a very good experience. I did the three course meal. Escargot, soup and then the..."

RW

"Excellent steak and frites. My husband and I were practically fighting over it. We also enjoyed duck the ways. The atmosphere was lovely and the..."

Leightrain

"Soo délicieux, j'étais bourré. J'ai adoré le Magret du..."

Jean Gabin

"Love it!. The food is soooo good! Service was amazing. Only complaint is the lighting is a bit..."

Mary

"VIP Treatment!. My family celebrated my father's 65th birthday at Absinthe tonight and we were all thrilled with the service and the food. When I..."

Karen

"I have heard good things about Absinthe for a long time and the reputation was well deserved! We started with Salmon and tuna tartare, and I must..."

CanadianCEO

"Went here to celebrate my partners birthday and it was SO LOVELY! Service staff were so friendly, and our server, Mitchell, was really great. Our..."

Rebecca Pierce

"The many years this restaurant has been around is a testimony to just how good it is. During our visit, we saw that for ourselves. Food was spot on..."

Ahmad Lutfi

"My fiancee and I had an absolutely amazing experience while celebrating my fiancees birthday at Absinthe. From the immaculate food, to the wonderful..."

Kamron Saghian

"What an amazing experience for both food and service for our first time here! This place does not disappoint. Emily, our server, from the beginning..."

Paige Arding

"A nice, relaxed and calm atmosphere. Don't see a lot of place with it's own planters where the kitchen staff come and pick up their greens from. The..."

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