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Mad Radish
116 Albert St Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3Everyone else was grabbing Subway. I saw this place and popped in and was very delighted! I perfect example of how you can eat healthy and try new things...
Cabana Restaurant
848 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5Z4Best traditional Salvadoran food in the city! Their pupusas are the best and their service is great! We had them cater pupusas for our midnight buffet at our...
Continental Bagel
55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3This little gem is tucked in the byward market and serves up great Montreal-style bagels. I personally recommend getting any of the breakfast bagels as they...
Dows Lake Pavilion
1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, ON K1S 5K7Amazing views and scenery. All year around filled with great activities making from canal skating in the winter, tulip festival! Great for summer weddings and...
Lone Star Texas Grill
128 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N9Nice atmosphere, good food and great staff. Had the fajitas for 4, it fed 5 of us with enough to need a take home box. New drink, Black Cherry & Pineapple...
Oz Kafe, ByWard Market
10 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S6This place had gone downhill a bit before it left Elgin but it has redeemed itself. Food and drinks were amazing. You get good bang for your buck with the...
Blue Cactus
2 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A13.5 stars. While the food is good, they lack real choices and often you'll wait a long time to get your food or a server. In a modern world, that's...
Burrito Gringo Mexican Grill
1091 St Laurent Blvd #2, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B1Food is amazing cooked freshed never frozen. Portion to price ratio is phenomenal Atmosphere is clean and welcoming. The staff is passionate and the owner is...
Mexigo Cabana (mexican food truck)
1217 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 6P9Great food shack on the corner of bank and Walkley in the Mr Lube parking lot. 3-4 picnic tables plus 4 small tables Ina covered areas. Fries are good but...
Taqueria La Bonita
1079 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y3A very unique atmosphere and the food was delicious and staff was friendly and prompt. A great place for a unique, flavourful bite to eat with some...
Mad Radish
275 Slater St #30, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9Although a bit pricey, I love this place. The salads are always fresh. The Taco salad is my favorite. At work we were all fans of the coconut macaroon;...
Burrito Borracho
105A Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5I had the pulled pork burrito and it was the best burrito I've ever had. I wish they delivered, it s a pain parking downtown but the food makes it all...
Nacho Cartel
151 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N8Love the tacos here, very different from those of other taco joints in Ottawa, very much like a hole in the wall. If you do go make sure to try the Shrimp...
John Juan Burrito Mexican Grill
1091 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B1this place is great. it's in that sweet spot between authentic Mexican food and taco bell, which sounds like a negative things but it's not....
Tavern on the Falls
1 John St, Ottawa, ON K1M 2C9I visited this restaurant/bar with work colleagues for lunch. Now that they have expanded the menu to include tacos and salads, it’s a much better...
Mucho Burrito Fresh Mexican Grill
1385 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3G1Very nice staff, quick service and the food felt clean and healthy. Portion sizes are decent for the price, I felt like the bowl was slightly smaller than...
Ben Ben Restaurant
697 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P5Amazing food. Started going there 8 years ago and stopped because I moved to Montreal for my studies. As soon as I got back home it was the first restaurant I...
Oriental Chu Shing Restaurant
691 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P5One of the better places for dim sum in town. I lived in Vancouver and Hong Kong for years and this is pretty close to the quality you'd find there. Ask...
Le Mien - Craft Noodle - 乐面 - ByWard Market, Ottawa
43 William St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z9Been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally tried it the other day and it was a 5 star experience! If you want top quality chinese noodles this...
Manchu Wok
407 Laurier Avenue West, Minto Place #13, Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y7Pretty good food, although the chicken balls taste like the cheap oven-made ones. Would go more often if the food didn't leave me feeling off after each...
Longlong noodles 鲜味居
425 McArthur Ave #5, Ottawa, ON K1K 1G5The food in this modest establishment is quite good. Especially the noodles. Note especially the interesting silk screen work on the walls, original work by...
Roku bar + bites
610 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K4We came here after work for drinks and food and was very impressed! We enjoyed everything on the menu but the dumplings definitely stand out!...
Cafe Orient
808 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R5Don't let the run down outside appearance turn you away from this authentic cantonese experience! Lots of items on their menu, which might seem tricky to...
Gongfu Bao
365 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y2Delicious mix of Asian and modern cooking. If the idea of eating expertly prepared meat on a pillowy dough with a splash of heat appeals to you, this is an...
Harmony Restaurant
769 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 1A1The cumin lamb special is amazing and the prices are great if you pick up and don't use a delivery service. As said elsewhere order off the Chinese...
El Furniture Warehouse Ottawa
77 Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5Great place! They have the perfect portion size. If you don't eat that much one dish will be fine and nothing goes to waste. If you like to eat, just get...
Royal Treasure Restaurant
774 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1The food is fabulous and the staff are amazing..family owned. Each dish has different flavors..authentic flavors. Vegetarian options. Lots and lots of food. No...
Yangtze Restaurant
700 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P6Their food quality has improved from a few years ago! Quantities are great. Very generous amount of food for about 25 a person. Weekend morning dimsum is...
Yimin Dim Sum House
870 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R7Go for the food - not the deor or atmosphere. , Basic dim sum dishes that are served piping hot to table. We had BBQ pork in steamed rice noodle roll...
So Good Restaurant Inc
717 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P7Newer owners kept the same recipes. Wu Se Chicken and spring roll. Best in the city. The nutmeg in the spring roll makes it pop with flavour in your...
Toro Taqueria
210 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H8I went with a Mexican friend and she was as impressed as I was. She said it's the best mexican food that she's had, in Ottawa. Everything is fresh...
Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee
50 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7Served by Todd, thanks to him I had the best experience at the e bar and have a reason to go back. He is easily likeable, and takes the time to give detailed,...
Bello E Buono Caffè Italiano
777 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6X6This place is amazing! I'm really fussy when it comes to Italian food but here everything is so amazingly delicious. I have a hard time choosing which...
DreamLand Cafe
262 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R5Cute little restaurant with indoor and outdoor table service. Food was delicious and creamy and well worth the wait. Prices were fair. They also offered a lot...
Morala Specialty Coffee
734 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V4This coffee shop is the sweetest place in the Glebe! The coffee is great, the atmosphere is quaint, and it’s always bustling. And to top it all off, the...
Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Elgin)
326 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M6As a broke student on the hunt for good study spots: this is one of my go-tos! Great coffee, great atmosphere with plants and nice deco. Baristas are very...
Gina's Cafe
710 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6X3Lovely little place off Gladstone. It was my first visit and I was welcomed right away. The food was delicious and came quick. I'll be...
Indulgence
589 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3T4I had brunch few times at Indulgence and tried different dishes. All of them were really good. The smoked salmon versions are all good, with crepe, on a bagel...
Little Italy Fine Foods
178 Main St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C2I have coffee here everyday. It is awesome. The sandwiches are delicious. The take home pasta and sauces are fresh and tangy. I had pizza last week and it...
Bridgehead
366 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y4Great coffee and convenient location if you live in Centretown. It's small and not the prettiest location but the service is excellent and...
Bridgehead
50 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7Pretty good coffee, nice wraps, fair price, friendly folks, very fast. It's a little austere and won't be the cup of coffee you talk about for years...
Origin Trade
111 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T4As a broke student on the hunt for good study spots: Great chill location, a little bit dark so don't count on reading into the night. Also good to note...
Bridgehead
150 Slater St at, O'Connor St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H6Excellent staff, super friendly and chill. Especially love that Australian barista Scott, a very sweet man. Great moustache and makes a killer latté. A++...
Roast n' Brew
350 Albert St, Ottawa, ON K1R 1A4Small little place to grab lunch or breakfast! They have a small buffet where they have the same 4 things for breakfast everyday and then they served a lunch...
Grounded Kitchen, Coffee & Bar
100 Gloucester St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0A4Iove the ambiance, decor, the staff, the vibe and the food. I am looking forward to bringing some friends to discover this gem. The wine was good and the pork...
Byward Cafe
55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3I went there for a school trip a few months ago, the staff were sooo nice and easy to talk to, the cake was DELICIOUS but quite pricey for one slice...
Black Squirrel Books & Espresso Bar
1073 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W9This is a great little experience but a better bookstore than a coffee shop in my opinion. The selection is phenomenal but sitting down to work can feel a bit...
Bluebird Coffee
261 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3Very nice old school style industrial espresso machine. The choice of cafe beans are interesting as well as the varieties of milks available. The ambience is...
Pancho Villa
361 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M7Always good food and service. Pleasant atmosphere ... particularly outdoors in the summer, Construction in area now makes access...
Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Sandy Hill)
317 Wilbrod St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7W4I love coming here. Very friendly, and welcoming vibe. I love how environmentally conscious they are. They even have spoons instead of stir sticks that they...
San Jose Mexican Foods (taqueria)
640 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6C6Amazing little taco spot with many different taco options. The prices are fantastic (2 for $5!) and after trying 4 different options I was full and extremely...
Eldorado Taco
170 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P7We went here on the weekend and loved it! Great atmosphere and super friendly staff! We ordered a corn dip appetizer which was delicious and ordered an array...
Zak's Cantina
10 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 9B8We managed to find our way to Zak's on Canada Day, and found them to be extremely busy. Even though they were busy, the wait for a table was about 10...
Recently Added Restaurants in Ottawa
10Fourteen
1014 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X9We went here when our usual spot was closed and it we were so pleasantly surprised! Tasty food, great service, nice environment and the board games kept us...
The Bourbon Room
400 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J9The Bourbon Room is my go to spot! The best music/DJ's, the best vibe and the best drinks! Amazing VIP booths and bottle service! There is so much space...
Tavern On The Hill
1223 Alexandra Bridge, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4Lovely location and vibe!! Very cool hang out on a hot Ottawa summer night. My only recommendation would be to add more local brews - only saw Kitchissipi from...
Clocktower Brew Pub
200 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5Typical pub fare; nachos, poutine, tacos. They also have some vegetarian options; Hummus plate, veggie tacos. Beer is better than the food in my opinion. If...
Cue'n Cushion Billiards & Bar
319 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1X9Always fun with friends, you pay by the hour and you can have a pitcher. I prefer it over Maclaren's it's more like a real pool hall should be and...
Brixton's British Pub
210 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5C1This is a place that will never die. The service is excellent with staff that have been loyal for many years. Food is pub food and will fill you up when you...
COMMON Eatery
380 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N1One of the best cocktails I have ever had. I have a very eclectic pallet and The Unicorn (pictured below) did not disappoint. Their fries are delicious and...
Beerocracy - 340 Somerset
340 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9Great food at very affordable prices. Plus lots of beer options! They had good portion sizes. The Japanese cheesecake was a little more dense than the ones I...
Mercury Lounge
56 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 7A2We were there Friday November 23, 2018. Did a lot of research as we came up from Toronto. Was not disappointed. DJ's upstairs playing house were great....
Copper Spirits and Sights
325 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7G1Rooftop outdoor patio. Check. Best view of Ottawa with a cool refreshing drink. Check. Nice selection of beer, wine, whisky & whiskey. Check. Cool, friendly...
ARC Lounge
140 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H6Nice, clean boutique hotel in downtown Ottawa. Walking distance to Parliament Hill. Staff very accommodating and polite. We arrived early from Toronto for a...
The Blurry Pixel
201 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5C9Love, love, love this place. Huge selection of games and great prices. The food is pub and finger foods, but good quality. There are vegetarian and healthy...
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
42 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S6The history of this place can't be beat (literally). Down to earth atmosphere and staff. The food is fantastic and well priced. Live music, darts, a...
Rabbit Hole
208 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5C1A hidden gem on Sparks Street! The place is nice, staff is friendly, location is great. The part downstairs becomes a club with a dance floor at 11 PM, so...
Le Casablanca
55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 1K1My #1 choice for lamb shank and Moroccan couscous. Everything is prepped fresh daily. Lamb cooked to perfection and the sauce is very flavourful. Always...
Thai Lanna Cuisine
2401 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 8R9A small and cozy restaurant with amazing flavors. The Tom Kha soup with chicken (lemongrass and coconut milk) is so delicious I had a second bowl. I also had...
Green Papaya - Baseline
1374 Baseline Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 0A9A wonderful evening that we will never forget. It was our first experience at Green Papaya and it didn't dissappoint! The food was fabulous and the...
Sweet Basil Restaurant
1585 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1H 7Z3Came here with a large group (around 10 ppl) and the food and service were great. They accommodated our group but this place has an intimate atmosphere that...
The Soca Kitchen
93 Holland Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0Y1My fiance and I went for dinner here tonight and we were shocked as to how good it was. We ordered 6 different tapas plates, and every one of them were unique...
Parma Ravioli Wholesale
1314 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0P3Always really enjoy this specialty grocery store and restaurant. They sell fresh and frozen pasta with sauses, bread and other authentic Italian products. They...
Vittoria Trattoria
3625 Rivergate Way, Ottawa, ON K1V 1Z9Upscale restaurant.Very clean.Had the pleasure of being served by Oliver who's shining example of friendly, hospitable and positive attitude is worth...
Moose McGuire's
3320 McCarthy Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 0X3Great place to chill and grab a bite with friends. Good environment, good food. Service can be on the slower side when busy, but that’s expected and...
Bab El hara
1818 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 7Y6Love the people in the place and that work there, they treat every customer like they were family and that's hard to come by. Best place to smoke in...
Earl Of Sussex Pub
431 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9M6The Earl of Sussex takes its beer very seriously. The coldest and best tasting beer in the City. Great food and specials all week. We loved the wings and cold...
Bell Pastry & Delicatessen
400 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 1J8Very friendly staff and owners. Best pizza in town. Friday's at lunch can be busy so arrive early to get a table as the cafe is...
Misto Fine Food Emporium
1387 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7J3A gem in the Hampton Court Plaza! I have been going at least once a week for the last 4 years, and everything here is terrific! Great selection of Italian...
Bigg's Deli & Bar
1099 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B1Good food selections with all day breakfast. The portion was definitely big - which I enjoyed. Ordered Bigg's Burger with Fries. The fries were very fresh...
Sushi Zone
55 Byward Market Square, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7Come here pretty frequently. The guy who serves/makes my sushi is always on the ball. He’ll make up special combos for me so I can have a bit of everything I...
Sushi Shop
2210 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 1J5They have good staff and the place is bigger and nicer than I thought from looking at it from the outside. They have somewhat of a limited selection but...
Banc Sushi
919 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 0S6Great service, nice people, awesome food, nice atmosphere, 100% recommend it to anyone who likes sushi or who just wants to try something new. My brother...
Peace-Garden Vegetarian Paradise
47 Clarence St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9K1What a jewel! Extremely delicious food, wonderful variety, service full of sweetness. Beautiful atmosphere brimming with peace! Totally worth five+ hour drive...
Stella Luna Gelato Cafe Hintonburg
1130 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1P1Awesome place and the staff is really friendly/nice/helpful. Clean place but they don’t have wifi. Very colourful and open wide space. A lot of natural...
Pili Pili Grilled Chicken
205 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7C9Should be 5 stars. The restaurent has fresh and delicious food nicely cooked. The restaurent would be perfect if they were doing delivery, but still you can...
Persis grill
2288 Tenth Line Rd, Ottawa, ON K4A 0X4We go to Persis Grill on a regular basis and it has become our go to restaurant in Orléans. The staff is friendly and the food is consistently very good. The...
Signatures Restaurant
453 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6R4What a great dining experience! From the service (great job Kirk), to the plating and quality. I had high expectations and they were met. Naturally, some of...
Little Garden Restaurant
2786 Lancaster Rd, Ottawa, ON K1B 4S4Love the owners so sweet and kind, food is always delicious, never a wait. My boyfriend and I come semi regularly and he always knows my order! The...
Golden Palace Restaurant
2195 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 7E8We booked the GP for my parent's 50th wedding anniversary dinner. The restaurant it definitely in need of some renovations, probably hasn't been done...
Mucho Burrito
2210 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 1J5A nice place for a quick meal. They surprisingly have a good variety despite the name. So it's not only burritos, they have other options. It's...
Burrito gringo Bank @ Hunt Club
2430 Bank St #10, Ottawa, ON K1V 0T7Great food and good environment! It’s a nice change of pace compared to eating McDonald’s all the time. I recommend getting a burrito bowl, it’s really...
Red Door Provisions
117 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, ON K1M 1L6Ambiance is really cool. Small yet cozy and feels like home. Staff is great, food is great, might be a bit pricy but I will always prefer to support a local...
The Loft Board Game Lounge
14 Waller St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C4Fantastic food and decently priced drinks+ board games with friends= a night well spent! The staff were fantastic at accommodating our suddenly large group and...
Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Rideau/Cumberland)
229 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9M2Very cozy, clean and open. Yes, it's a little expensive but the atmosphere makes up for it. Good place to study, work or hang out if you have some hours...
Oh So Good Desserts
25 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J6Came in to get a latte Monday night and a super nice girl Sarah helped me out. Super friendly staff and super yummy drinks and deserts. It was my first time...
I Deal Coffee
176 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7C6I adore this coffee shop and bistro. The breakfast sandwich and wraps are to die for. Lattes hot or iced aew perfectly strong. If your in the area do not miss...
The Sandwich Stop
C, 2285 St Laurent Blvd #10, Ottawa, ON K1G 4Z6My co-workers told me to try this place, being a NYer we love our italian combos. Now living in ottawa for 12 years, I was missing them. So this place is right...
Union Street Kitchen Café
42 Crichton St, Ottawa, ON K1M 1V4Super cute small café hidden in a neighbourhood of beautiful houses. They have drinks from regular coffee, to lavender flavoured lattes and specialty teas. I...
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4This National Gallery is magnificent for old and young. Although I did hope they being back the 40 strong recorded choir that was in the chapel. One of the...
The Original Georgie's Pizza & Subs
1661 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1C4The pizza here is very good. The crust is airy and perfect. Brings back memories of how pizza used to be in the 80s. The cheese is plentiful and delicious. I...
Norca Restaurant & Bar
30 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2Excellent service. The chef and the team accommodated my girlfriend who has multiple allergies. The meal was delicious. The atmosphere is on point, great...
Feast + Revel
325 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7G1When we came here I did not have any expectations, so I looked at the Google reviews. I am happy to say that the food was excellent, the cocktails tasty. ...
Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery
2750 Iris St, Ottawa, ON K2C 3C9For what it stands for, there's nothing to complain about. The service is great and the staff is experienced. There are a lot of options and a lot of...