The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Ottawa, April 2024

"Not exaggerating, this is the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. The general tso and sweet and sour pork had an amazing coating but the pieces inside..."

Catherine

"I was very impressed with this place, the staff are all very friendly, the food is top quality and bursting with flavours an the wait time is not..."

Crackerjacker

"My boyfriend and I went on Canada day because I was craving pad Thai (lol) . Service was great, everyone was really nice and understanding when we..."

Carolyn Wang

"I came here with friends a couple of years ago and it made a lasting impression. I LOVED what I ordered (chicken coconut milk soup and a curry dish-..."

Keely Littman

"The restaurant has been in the area like 20 years and it is still there...so something must be right. I don't know the Royal Thai part very much..."

Chris Matthew

"Royal Thai has the most massive menu of Chinese Thai and dim sum choices so it seems there's something for everyone! Service was quick and friendly..."

Elizabeth

"I was in Ottawa for six days for CHSS at Ottawa U and I enjoyed my last dinner here. I was with friends and noticed that most tables were ordering..."

Gianni M

"Good experience! Went for lunch and the service was very quick. Got a large portion of chicken pad Thai, was very good (but a bit too much egg for my..."

Lauren

"Great dim sum!. The spacing of the tables doesn't necessarily allow for the traditional carts to come around, but they do have a great dim sum..."

Hoxjennifer

"After a dim sum lunch yesterday I've decided that this restaurant has an identity problem. Don't think mixing Thai cuisine with dim sum is working. I..."

Vic

"Just had the Crispy Duck again and was very happy -- really good service and price and the food is as good today as it ever has been -- a real staple..."

Stanley Matthews

"Good classic Chinese fare, for the most part very nice service, Maitre D needs to smile a bit more, The dimsum is great and flavourful. 90% of the..."

Madapples

"The best sit down Chinese place in Ottawa. Looks great from the inside and service is spectacular. The food is fresh and the menu is huge and..."

Tinda

"Good food - good service. Cantonese chow mein is tasty. As is the chicken pad Thai and cashew..."

Loves2eat

"My favorite gluten free restaurant. Royal Thai has so many gluten free options! From Pad Thai, to beef and broccoli, they can pretty much make..."

GlutenFreeGirlOttawa

"Amazing spicy Thai dishes and waiters are very..."

Shidan Cummings

"Awesome Thai Food. Best Thai food I have had in Ottawa. Got the jungle curry. Never lets me..."

Oly123

"Definitely my go-to restaurant. The Tom Yum soup is DELISH. I always order two for myself. Any takeout place can do pad thai, skip it and try their..."

Mandy

"My go to restaurant :). When I crave Thai, this is my go to place. Simple decor with paper table clothes, but the food is fantastic. The male..."

Shabby

"Royal Thai is amazing!. This restaurant is definitely one of my favourites in Ottawa! Have been here many times and they always have great service..."

Casual Eater

"Great spot.. Overall a good place to eat. Very quick service and large portions. The price is right on and we had a ton of left overs for the next..."

Therealdeal

"AMAZING!. Wow, this was amazing food. Both my husband and I loved our dishes. I had a dish T52 (Chicken with Cashew nuts and dried chillies,..."

K17

"Amazing! Best chicken pad Thai in the city. I used to live by royal Thai and lived off it. Won't be..."

Dave

"Moved to 311..."

Glenn Buckholtz

"Went in a group of 15 rowdy/indecisive teenagers. they had great service, very attentive and patient. Restaurant was fairly empty because we were..."

T River

"Always good food. I have been to Royal Thai multiple times and have always enjoyed the food. As it has been said customer service could be improved..."

Sarah Thomson

"Great food and service. Don't go there for Pad Thai, try something..."

Shane Moorhead

"This place makes wicked Thai food. They could improve their customer service a bit - they don't seem really glad to be serving..."

TJ

"It was very tasty. I highly recommend the chopped peanuts and fresh limes – they add a lot to the flavour. And of course, cilantro is a must (my..."

Julia Kent

"I had heard, or read somewhere, that the Royal Thai, which used to occupy other premises, is now in the same building as the Palais Imperial . When I..."

John Thompson

"The Royal Thai has a long standing great reputation in Ottawa. Those who have frequented the market for years will recant the magnificent flavours..."

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