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

Evoo Greek Kitchen

90/100 (2300 ratings)

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Vegan Options

Mediterranean

Greek

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

Brunch

Bass

Shrimp

Meatballs

Octopus

Gyros

Eggplant

Moussaka

Souvlaki

Salad

Halloumi

Calamari

Lamb

Calamares

Fish

Pork

Chicken dishes

French Fries

Lamb chops

Sit down

Mediterranean

Greek

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

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Lunch

Brunch

Mid-range

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

Allie

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

LydiaEatsOttawa

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

Louise Meunier

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

Hoxjennifer

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

HK

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

Gary Allen

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

Louis Genest

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

Aly Pollock

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

LolaR

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

John Thompson

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

Milan Topolovec

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

Tasha Kathryn

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

Caroline Dumont

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

Boutip Phil

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

Flavoury

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

Montreal Food Pictures

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

Amy Longard

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

Samantha Singh

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

Brenda Labelle

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

Michael Suddard

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

@missfish

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

Kevin Chu

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

CaptainPorkchop

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

Heyo

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

Facebook User

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

Gramcaje

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

M_r_pasqua

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

Always Hungry

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

Abra0067

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

Francesco Fotia

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

Mano Kardaras

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

Dgovas

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

K8PM

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

Chopper

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

Dining With Toddler

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

Robert Babak Razavi

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

Daglio23

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

Kupferdoodle

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

Aaron Cheff

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

Yumyum

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

Omnomnom

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

John M

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

Aretha

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

Si_0705

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

Antonella-d

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

Matthew

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

Deliciousfoodie

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

Foodie1989

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

Jabber Wock

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

Jackson83

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

Bernard

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

Mathew Smoke

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

Dee Whiteford

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

dpajc056

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

Kamilla Riabko

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

Mark B

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

Yodaman Solo

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

Jack Yang

The Moonroom

90/100 (2225 ratings)

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Tapas

Sit down

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Mid-range

"The MoonRoom is adorable. The staff are sweet as pie and very attentive. The cocktails are very well made; they make one of the best old fashions in..."

Courtney Leduc

"The drinks are amazing, food tasty and staff are cool beans! The mood is also on point, nothing like it in the..."

Adam Zav

"Great atmosphere, staff, cocktails and eats! Loved this place from the first step..."

Shelley Srdarev

"Always a favourite place to go in Little Italy. Wonderfully made cocktails, delicious food to nosh on, and you can count on some great conversation..."

Dina MacLeod

"Found a new favorite in Ottawa! Friendly staff, excellent food, love it! Very..."

Jean-Philippe Doyle

"One of the coolest places in Ottawa!! Almost don't want to share it, it's so good. AMAZING staff, great food, great drinks, an atmosphere like no..."

Pauline So

"great staff amazing food what an awesome place..."

Paul Boisvert

"Favourite place for a girls night � great drinks and good..."

Marika Ly

"Great atmosphere, great music (particularity love the throwback hits when they are on), awesome food, fun and friendly staff. S great place to spend..."

Rodrigo Jose

"Our cocktails were fantastic, but the most impressive aspect was the service! Despite it being *expletive* BUSY (at capacity), each new guest (many,..."

Sarah Tresidder

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious drinks and snack options. One of my faves in..."

Aoife Ni Shiochain

"Fabulous cocktails and incredibly friendly, knowledgeable staff. Definitely a..."

Marlene Thorne

"Great atmosphere and even better food. The pairings and bar food is prepared at the bar, incredible creations. Highly recommended, small..."

Erika Burbidge

"You should expect exactly what title says. This place is for sure different than mainstream bars ... (Making it amazing..."

Matúš Dúbrava

"Favorite place for a drink...."

Véro Marengère

"Always good music playing, great little menu, and very welcoming staff. My favorite place to go in..."

Michael Hull

"Extremely Quaint little lounge in the heart of Preston. Love going there with my..."

Guy Ouellette

"my second home :)..."

Vince Johnson

"Its good here small and cute. Do not go here starving. Does take long to prepare the apps. Drinks are all freshly made. Cute date spot or girls..."

Jess

"Fantastic cocktails. Intimate, chill setting like being at a friend's party. Watch the wait later in the evening because it gets packed. Food is..."

Jennifer Van De Vooren

"Lovely little tapas bar, tucked into a corner of little Italy. Gave the server free rein to select our meal choices for us. Was an..."

Cpjh

"In one word: amazing! This was the first time in a long time where I was truly surprised and amazed by the flavors going on in my mouth. It started..."

Chuck Wilson

"My favourite place to eat in this city. Romantic, great tunes, the food is delicious and the drinks (especially the Sidecar) are so so..."

Listophile

"My friend and I went here for cocktails and snacks about a month ago and I have been trying to find an excuse to go back ever since! I loved the..."

Michelle

"Great setting. Snacks are simple and fine enough Very reasonably priced. But key here is the cozy factor - nice lighting and cool music. Drinks..."

Costa

"Every time I'm not quite sure where to go I head to the moonroom. Never disappoints. Rustic, intimate, dimly lit space, long and narrow so best for..."

Jennyran

"Great cozy place for friends or dates. Classic cocktails, done right. Creative and tasty small plates and snacks. Staff and management are all..."

Sebastian O.

"Great drinks and creative menu options. Perfect for drinks and appies! Rustic and quaint atmosphere. Laid back, didn't seem to have a kitchen,..."

Tasha Kathryn

"LOVE this place for cocktails and a light snack. It's always interesting and the staff are friendly and happy to make customized drinks just for you...."

Julia Kent

"Sweet little cocktail bar. Best negronies in town, dimly lit & awesome music, the mood is very hip & dreamy. It can get cramped in there because it's..."

Sara Darvish

"So were strolling on Preston and decided to give this tapas-style restaurant a try. We grabbed a table at the back of the restaurant and each had a..."

Spoons

"Great atmosphere. Love this place. Cool staff, cozy corners, good selection of beer. Perfect place for a date. Would come here..."

Ana.mcvae

"Love it. Awesome drinks, great atmospheere. treats are tasty, we've been several times and will continue, Vesper here I..."

FoodFan

"The Moonroom is one of if not my favourite place to go in the city for drinks and nibbles. Reviews that say the service is bad couldn't be further..."

Daniel

"Cool vibe, great wine list. The place to go in Ottawa for drinks/cocktails. Great bartending skills, good food, magical..."

Cookingwithkelly

"Couldnt be better. The service, atmosphere, food, drinks, make this the best place to bring your loved one or even just to grab a drink and a snack..."

Felix

"I ate at the moonroom last night with my partner. Both of us are restaurant people. Myself a manager and him a sous chef. I felt it was important to..."

Mer

"Very good concept a little small but great for a quick bite and glass of..."

Moltofoodo

"Great spot! I love this pla.... Great spot!I love this place. Always great music and relaxed vibe. Great place to go with friends or a date for..."

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Lolo

"MoonRoom rocks!. Puttering around Westboro on a beautiful Saturday, we decided to grab a glass of vino and we weren't disappointed. We love the Trio..."

CaptainPorkchop

"Flawless!. WOW! Wonderful experience I had on Friday night. The atmosphere is nice, the service is impeccable, the food is excellent and made on..."

Laurence

"Excellent music and a lovely owner, but.... ...somewhat uncomfortable seating for long-term lounging. Also a pretty tiny joint, perhaps just a bit..."

Jabber Wock

"I love this place. The atmosphere was killer. The tunes were amazing. Love the vibe. The drinks were fabulous, my husband and I had Beau's on tap and..."

AmyC

"Great Cocktails!!. Absolutely loved the cocktails!! The food was decent as well but the cocktails are a must! The service was nice and attentive..."

Sailor Moon

"The Moonroom is a really good spot if you want to relax, have some drinks, some snacks and listen to good music with friends. It feels like a..."

Wilma

"Really solid place. While few of the small plates i've ordered here are "blow-your-mind-fabulous" ... they are allllllllll, without exception, very..."

B-lo

"Hummus!. The presentation of all their dishes is fantastic- although it adds to the wait time so I was a little unimpressed since no cooking is..."

BreakfastBabe

"Great tapas and wine. It's a great place for friends to gather or for after dinner chilling. Decor is eclectic and..."

OttawaFoodAddict

"You'll find The Moonroom in Little Italy, a small, intimate tapas restaurant/bar that provides a nice little escape from reality, have a bite or two,..."

Cuiscenes

"Moonroom was a great experience. Currently no dine-in and no reservation, it offers patio dining at the back. Patio has heaters installed so cold..."

Michelle Lee

"Had a lovely experience at the Moonroom! Went for 6pm on Friday night (was a bit rainy; no wait for a table) before going to the 8pm show at Absolute..."

Gabrielle Bishop

"The staff was really nice and the atmosphere really cool. I just found it really expensive. $18 dollar drink, however, I think because of the alcohol..."

Fiona Pinard

"I love this place but the prices have been really taking me aback recently. Their back patio is romantic and magical. Go prepared to spend a pretty..."

Amanda Bergin

"Really good and inventive cocktails! Cozy outdoor space and really friendly..."

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