TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated July 2024

The Cheshire Cat Pub

87/100 (4105 ratings)

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"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

Coconut Lagoon

82/100 (3669 ratings)

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"Wow this place is incredible I had heard go things about this place gave it a shot oh man this was the best choice. Was greeted ipon arriving the..."

Frank Desjardins Charbonneau

"Coconut Lagoon as been our favorite place to go eat for a while now for many reasons sarting with the friendly owners and kind staff that welcome you..."

Cécile Dumouchel

"The service was superb the Ebb and flow of this restaurant is incredible, service is fast, friendly, knowledgeable - the dishes are mouth watering..."

Debra Humphrey

"The best place in Ottawa for South Indian food! Coconut Lagoon's buffet is absolutly a must try for anyone who likes Indian..."

Sherap Therchin

"Food is incredible! My only complaint would be the noise in the restaurant from the too many happy customers! Service is top notch and food is so..."

Jeff McCormick

"Will have to go on a regular basis! We were a group of 6 with reservations - we were seated in the back room - out of the hustle and bustle in the..."

Manon Seguin

"The Crab cakes app where some of the best I've ever had. As first timers we played safe with butter chicken and beef curry. The beef curry is..."

Andrew Craig

"The only two things better than the service were the flavour and presentation. Amazing! Please go. Either for the incredible dinner menu or the lunch..."

Carl Chaboyer

"I was there Sunday with my family.1st time trying Indian food and I loved it. Everything was delicious the service was excellent and I love the calm..."

Donna Beaulieu

"I enjoyed the lunch buffet today. It was INCREDIBLE! The selection was fantastic and the food was hot and fresh. The place was filled with satisfied..."

Kate Jolicoeur

"Atmosphere was a bit loud and cramped but service was good and fast! Great selection of foods on the menu and the food was delicious! Definitely a..."

Jessiesaumur22

"A great arrangement of options at what I would say is a great price. The place is extremely intimate/small in a sense. However it’s placed in a..."

Imani

"Close to Rideau High School on St. laurent Boulevard, the Coconut Lagoon is a cozy restaurant with friendly service and of course great food such as..."

Hal Carim

"What a great place! The service was extremely good. We ordered the Chicken Thali and it was a very awesome dish with many sides. This became our new..."

Daniel H

"Came here for the lunch buffet. Arrived around noon, and there was about a 45 minute wait. I ended up joining a couple in line ahead of me and we sat..."

Jessica Parent

"So delicious! Love this place. Busy all the time. This place was recommended to me by someone that lives in South India. The cuisine is spot and I..."

Simone Halle

"Excellent lunch buffet and friendly service. A definite win! I don't even know what I was eating half the time but it was delicious! Restaurant..."

Kimberly Gosset

"We've been twice for lunch and the food is superb, I especially like the Pepper Lamb. Service is very friendly and attentive. It would be a good..."

George

"The new interior and exterior renovations look amazing. I love the South Indian dishes and was excited to try Chef Joe Thottungal food as he won..."

Stephanie White

"Went for lunch with a client it was a buffet the food was excellent and well prepared . Ingrédients were fresh. Staff was very efficient but they..."

Gilbert

"Simply the best South Indian food you're likely to be able to get outside of Kerala. For that matter, Chef Joe's cooking could be an inspiration and..."

Kevin

"Expensive but worth the money. Even the person taking your order will remind you that you are dining at Ottawa's best South Indian..."

Hemant

"Frankly, I was almost sure never to find a good South Indian restaurant in any of my trips. Coconut Lagoon is an absolute contraindication of that...."

Sreekari

"First timer..awesome cuisine..first time I've tried a tomatoes based butter chicken ....relaxed atmosphere..definitely a fav to bring friends and..."

Pia

"Amazing! You need a reservation if you go on the weekend. Really great food, awesome customer service. ..."

Mélanie Rachel

"There are not very many good Indian restaurants in Ottawa, this is isDefinitely one of the best. Coconut lagoon specializes in South Indian..."

Nael Hajjar

"First and foremost, IF you are going on weekends, please make a reservation.Rest assured best Indian food I have tasted in Ottawa.Giving it..."

TarunFoodie

"First time. Incredibly tasty south Indian food. The flavours are bright, fresh and well developed. I ordered the Salmon curry and I am still thinking..."

Mountaingirl

"You can smell the food from down the street, it's amazing. If you love spicy food, or Indian food in general, this is the place for you. It does not..."

Hoxjennifer

"I rarely give restaurants a 5 star rating. This time I have to.Being an Indian I have always been disappointed with the misrepresentation..."

Akki

"Amazing Indian food. This place and the Host are the best in town. Love the parathas. Addicted to this place! You have to check it out if you love..."

Griffin

"My husband and I went here last night because I was craving Indian and I had heard great things. My husband is not a big fan of Indian but decided to..."

Keely Littman

"Best Indian food I have ever had. The service is always good and the restaurant always clean. The Sunday brunch is amazing. Highly recommended...."

Elise

"Nothing comes close. These guys really know how to run a restaurant. it really shows when the caring owners are onsite. everything is perfect. the..."

Parrick200

"I love Indian and one of my all-time favourite places is Little India Café. Unfortunately, it’s not in my end of town, so I don’t get there..."

Taylor

"The service is impeccable, the maître D's people skill amazingly soft and warm. The food heavenly delicious. The lamb was so tender and the spices..."

Isabeau Landry

"Best Buffet in Town. The selection is fresh, clean and lengthy. I have been several times and it always makes me think how much better this place is..."

Food Baby

"Best Indian resto in Ottawa. Fresh and delicious, hands down the best indian cuisine in the city! The thali platter is amazing and will fill you to..."

Vegfan

"Reliable quality. So many restaurants seem to have good days and not so good. I've never been disappointed at the Coconut..."

Mjayh

"Lunch Buffet. There lunch buffet is probably some of the best value for your dollar in Ottawa. The food is so tastey, the price is reasonable, and..."

SSFoodie

"Went for dinner with friends, it was my first time and I heard nothing but good things about it. I split an order of vegetable samosas, butter..."

Hungry87

"Wonderful curries and flavourful dishes. Be willing to step outside your comfort zone since Coconut Lagoon has dishes on their menu that you cannot..."

Ottawa Foodguy

"Very good indian buffet. Tried their lunch buffet and was really impressed. Will definitely go back and recommend to..."

Ottawa4rent4

"Very pleased with my experience at Coconut Lagoon! The food selection in buffet standards may seem limited, but the quality was outstanding and..."

Christine S

"Upon arriving to the coconut lagoon we found that it was so busy that the parking lot was full (only around 7 spots) We walked in to found a gorgeous..."

Nick Vella

"The food is luscious, rich and flavorful! We have been going there since it first opened - never a bad meal. Staff is attentive, helpful and..."

ES-Wedge

"We love this place. My husband and I love their lunch buffet. They have added a sweet cardamom sauce to their dessert choices and it is heavenly. The..."

Kimberly K

"Best I've had in Ottawa so far. I'll start by stating that I am no expert on what authentic Indian food is supposed to taste like, but I am an expert..."

Chloe_bessette

"Good, but expensive. The food was delicious but the prices are high and the portions are small. Unfortunately, the food wasn't good enough for me to..."

Lisa

"Outstanding service and..."

Anca Anghel

"Good food and service. The food is great. This is a SOUTH Indian restaurant, so many people may not be accustomed to the new flavours. They have the..."

OttawaTaste

"Went for the weekend buffet. Out of ~10 dishes, my husband and I only enjoyed 3: salmon curry, butter chicken, and peppered lamb. The rest of the..."

TheCookieMonster

"WHAT A GEM!!. I went there with my wife last year and oh man was it gooood! VERY nice dining experience!! We had some sort of variety sampler dish..."

George F

"The Best!. Urbanspoon was the key to finding this gem. Hard to find better Indian food. Excellent service. But terrible location for parking. Going..."

Mib515

"Excellent!. I am always extremely impressed with the Coconut Lagoon. Not only is the food fantastic, but the service is consistently great,..."

Anonymous

"I love Coconut Lagoon. I don't really understand the negative reviews. I live near this restaurant and go frequently with friends and fam and have..."

Anonymous

"Always Excellent. This is our favourite restaurant in Ottawa. We have been there many times, and we always love the food. We had dinner there tonight..."

Obie1canobie

"Can't wait to come back!!. Being a person who grew up eating indian food a lot with my family, I was very impressed with this restaurant. This place..."

Emily

"Solid lunch buffet. I went here for a lunch buffet. It was very tasty, and had all the south-Indian standards. Curried veggies, butter chicken, some..."

William Seward

"This restaurant has the BEST Indian food in the city!...hands down!Try the chicken Thali if you're unfamiliar with this type of cuisine. That..."

Paul Beaudry

"I really enjoyed my first visit to coconut lagoon. I am not familiar with Indian food so I was relieved when the staff were friendly and helpful. I..."

Jenn

"Very good lunch buffet. My husband and I have had lunch at the Coconut Lagoon on several occasions. We were never disappointed Always fresh and..."

Suzie Hinson

"Excellent quality, but does everything need coconut?. The unmistakable smell signalling fresh and proper food preparation, along with spicing greeted..."

Zuniqua Nilakantha

"Elcellent s th only..."

Prasad

"Delicious and not your cookie cutter indian restaurant! Great, fast service even though the place was packed on a Saturday night. The thali is big..."

Mk

"Wonderful. This place is great. It serves a nice version of south indian food. Had a great thali with red rice and paratha. Great vadas, great..."

JJ Money

"It might be too good..!. Went for dinner one night and was so impressed we had to go back to sample the buffet a few days later. My only complaint..."

Kelly

"Best. Indian. In. Ottawa.. The food here is incredible. It has the Indian fare we've come to expect in the west - including unbelieveably good butter..."

Rhamburgers

"A Bone to Pick. I have mixed feelings about my experience at the Coconut Lagoon.First off I started with the Steamed Mussels in Spicy Exotic..."

Nugget

"Fabulous restaurant. Coconut Lagoon is located in the middle of nowhere (and somewhat hard to find after dark on account of the lack of a lighted..."

Julian C. Dunn

"Great restaurant, love their mango lassie drink & chicken pakoras-batter fried chicken filets with chili lime..."

Al

"One of the best Indian restaurants in Ottawa!. I went here for my birthday with my family. It was recommended by an Indian friend of mine who..."

Foodie Love

"Without a doubt, one of the better Indian restaurants in Ottawa. Maybe the best in terms of..."

Phil

"Although this restaurant was also full, the host/manager assured us that they could make space for us in the back room and that although the wait for..."

Roy Wallace

"Indian restaurant, Kerala based food Delicious food, must try Beautiful..."

Jaskaran Batth

"Friendly attentive staff. The dining room is laid out to accommodate a lot of people in a smallish space. Cozy and comfortable. Drinks and..."

Mitch Sprague

"Mother's Day in quarantine. I pre-ordered this dinner a few days before Mother's Day and the restaurant went out of their way to reach out and offer..."

Laurel Bryon

"Great Indian food. Looked like a very busy place and it's better to make a reservation if you are planning to go there during the weekend. Good..."

Uthpala M

"My new favourite Indian restaurant! We tried the Tandoori Lamb Chops as an appetizer, and.they have now converted me, it was something I would highly..."

Patrick Ferguson

"This is a really high quality Indian buffet. The food is SO delicious and they have a really large selection of meat and vegetarian options. I’ve..."

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