An excellent overall experience. I would certainly recommend it to everyone. My server could have used A bit more training in serving table in a fine dining establishment. Menu changes throughout the year so website menu may not be updated promptly. Wine list is adequate heavy on Ontario wines. I like the mock cocktail offerings. We will certainly go back
Vegetarian options: Two good options
Dietary restrictions: They always ask which was very thoughtful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
Nancy Nashed
We celebrated our 22 years anniversary and my birthday The service by Justin was so professional and nice The food was amazing we had the salmon and the pork that was featured on the menu At the end they celebrated us with a candle and a creme brule Justin even inquired if we will attend a show at NAC so that he can manage time for us not to be late for the show Thank you 1 Elgin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krystal Chamaillard
Our go-to restaurant for a delicious meal whenever we attend a show at the National Arts Centre. The menu changes up which is great and we have never been disappointed by the food here. Always top notch and beautifully plated. We recently enjoyed the pork which was recommended by our server, Yvan who was very knowledgeable and friendly and made us feel right at home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isabelle Drolet
My husband and I were recommended this restaurant by a friend. We were especially interested in this restaurant due to the indigenous cooking style and ingredients used in the dishes by the chefs. I had the wild rice salad and he had the venison. Both were delicious, but what truly made the night for us was the service! Our server Justin went above and beyond for us, and so did the hostess. Truly impressed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sarah realffe
Attended on october 4 2024. Lovely ambiance on the patio. The waitress was very friendly and helpful, she helped me pick out a few menu items. suggested the mushroom on toast an pickerel it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Julia Hatje
Visiting Ottawa for the first time, we were looking for a special place to have dinner. We noticed many comments around the 1Elgin and decided to try it. Menu is small but has good options. Our hopes were high for the concept and taste of our dishes (duck and pickerel). Unfortunately even charging 35-45 dollars each, the construction of the dish was basic. It tasted good but it was not impressive. My cocktail was unbalanced and presentation was rough. Service was basic throughout our time there. Few and only essential interactions. When we paid our bill, the lady organizing the “patio” area left with the machine and returned after a couple steps because she noticed we didn’t leave a tip and asked us if something was wrong. Then she lectured us TWICE on how is standard to leave a tip in Canada! So, now she has her answer, service and food were not impressive, service was lacking the refinement an establishment like this should have. Unfortunately, the experience makes it difficult to recommend this place. Unless you are looking for someone ruining your special night…don’t go there without a tip 😂
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Kassius Rosa
While visiting Ottawa noticed this restaurant in google maps, interesting MENU, thought it would be a great experience. Food is “ok”, definitely overpriced, it takes fully advantage of its location but it doesn’t deliver the quality that it charges for. The WORST was the waiter DEMANDING a tip, I was completely disappointed at the food and service, starter came together with Main, the waiter was not pleasant at all. Later after I decided not to tip she explained to me that “in Canada you should always leave 20% or more as tip”, I was shocked at the audacity, I would gladly tip if I was satisfied, she asked “why I wouldn’t tip her”, I didn’t answer because I was taught to respect others. The restaurant is extremely overpriced and the service is the worst I have ever had.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jackie Morris
I ate with friends on Tuesday, October 1st. I ordered the pheasant, which sounded delicious. For the price of $42 I expected more than just one small pheasant leg whose outside was tough. Also, I was not informed by the staff that there were small bones throughout the meat. I almost swallowed one! I fail to understand why this food has been deemed worthy of such exorbitant prices. Food of this poor calibre should be priced instead somewhere in the $20s. Even at that, the quality of the pheasant leg was sub-standard.
Ordered the salmon dinner, on the plate, 4” wide piece of salmon way over cooked, a single Brussel sprout, a single green onion and an exceptionally small amount of rice. $57 including tax and tip. I guess there was about $4 in cost to the restaurant, a complete rip off. The others with me had similar experience. We ended up ordering a pizza after the dinner which was infinitely better (and we were all seniors with small/normal appetites). The location and service was great but avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Jocelyne Poussard
Good food, stylish service. Service a bit slow but there was a group.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel F
We recently had the pleasure of dining at 1 Elgin, a beautiful, highbrow restaurant located along the scenic Rideau Canal inside the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Our experience was made truly memorable by our energetic, amiable and professional waitress, Gigi.
From the moment we sat down, Gigi ensured we had an exceptional time. She interacted wonderfully with our kids, cracking jokes and keeping the atmosphere light and fun. Even when one of the waiters accidentally spilled a drink and broke the glass, Gigi immediately stepped in and offered us a complimentary round of drinks. Her quick thinking and warm approach turned what could have been a small inconvenience into a positive moment.
The combination of excellent service, great food, and a stunning location made our visit to 1 Elgin unforgettable. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back!
This restaurant is more for the more Epicurean inclined, so the food will be on the fancier (and pricier side). That said, the beetroot salad appetizer we ordered wasn't bad although the main dish of the steak was much nicer. The peach panna cotta had a very nice consistency and wasn't overly sweet. The service staff were very thoughtful and the outdoor seating was very pleasant especially with the canal views.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mauricio
The patio was empty on a Tuesday summer night . Yet, the location is great and the food was very good
Great service. Food was good but didn't wow me
Kid-friendliness: Crayons and high chair available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing I had the boeuf tartar and when I say delicious I mean it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flourless Chocolate Cake, Charcuterie Board
An excellent overall experience. I would certainly recommend it to everyone.
My server could have used A bit more training in serving table in a fine dining establishment. Menu changes throughout the year so website menu may not be updated promptly. Wine list is adequate heavy on Ontario wines. I like the mock cocktail offerings. We will certainly go back
Vegetarian options: Two good options
Dietary restrictions: They always ask which was very thoughtful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board
We celebrated our 22 years anniversary and my birthday
The service by Justin was so professional and nice
The food was amazing we had the salmon and the pork that was featured on the menu
At the end they celebrated us with a candle and a creme brule
Justin even inquired if we will attend a show at NAC so that he can manage time for us not to be late for the show
Thank you 1 Elgin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our go-to restaurant for a delicious meal whenever we attend a show at the National Arts Centre. The menu changes up which is great and we have never been disappointed by the food here. Always top notch and beautifully plated. We recently enjoyed the pork which was recommended by our server, Yvan who was very knowledgeable and friendly and made us feel right at home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I were recommended this restaurant by a friend. We were especially interested in this restaurant due to the indigenous cooking style and ingredients used in the dishes by the chefs. I had the wild rice salad and he had the venison. Both were delicious, but what truly made the night for us was the service! Our server Justin went above and beyond for us, and so did the hostess. Truly impressed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attended on october 4 2024. Lovely ambiance on the patio. The waitress was very friendly and helpful, she helped me pick out a few menu items. suggested the mushroom on toast an pickerel it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Visiting Ottawa for the first time, we were looking for a special place to have dinner. We noticed many comments around the 1Elgin and decided to try it. Menu is small but has good options. Our hopes were high for the concept and taste of our dishes (duck and pickerel). Unfortunately even charging 35-45 dollars each, the construction of the dish was basic. It tasted good but it was not impressive. My cocktail was unbalanced and presentation was rough. Service was basic throughout our time there. Few and only essential interactions. When we paid our bill, the lady organizing the “patio” area left with the machine and returned after a couple steps because she noticed we didn’t leave a tip and asked us if something was wrong. Then she lectured us TWICE on how is standard to leave a tip in Canada! So, now she has her answer, service and food were not impressive, service was lacking the refinement an establishment like this should have. Unfortunately, the experience makes it difficult to recommend this place. Unless you are looking for someone ruining your special night…don’t go there without a tip 😂
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
While visiting Ottawa noticed this restaurant in google maps, interesting MENU, thought it would be a great experience. Food is “ok”, definitely overpriced, it takes fully advantage of its location but it doesn’t deliver the quality that it charges for. The WORST was the waiter DEMANDING a tip, I was completely disappointed at the food and service, starter came together with Main, the waiter was not pleasant at all. Later after I decided not to tip she explained to me that “in Canada you should always leave 20% or more as tip”, I was shocked at the audacity, I would gladly tip if I was satisfied, she asked “why I wouldn’t tip her”, I didn’t answer because I was taught to respect others. The restaurant is extremely overpriced and the service is the worst I have ever had.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I ate with friends on Tuesday, October 1st. I ordered the pheasant, which sounded delicious. For the price of $42 I expected more than just one small pheasant leg whose outside was tough. Also, I was not informed by the staff that there were small bones throughout the meat. I almost swallowed one! I fail to understand why this food has been deemed worthy of such exorbitant prices. Food of this poor calibre should be priced instead somewhere in the $20s. Even at that, the quality of the pheasant leg was sub-standard.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
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Ordered the salmon dinner, on the plate, 4” wide piece of salmon way over cooked, a single Brussel sprout, a single green onion and an exceptionally small amount of rice. $57 including tax and tip. I guess there was about $4 in cost to the restaurant, a complete rip off. The others with me had similar experience. We ended up ordering a pizza after the dinner which was infinitely better (and we were all seniors with small/normal appetites). The location and service was great but avoid this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Good food, stylish service. Service a bit slow but there was a group.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We recently had the pleasure of dining at 1 Elgin, a beautiful, highbrow restaurant located along the scenic Rideau Canal inside the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Our experience was made truly memorable by our energetic, amiable and professional waitress, Gigi.
From the moment we sat down, Gigi ensured we had an exceptional time. She interacted wonderfully with our kids, cracking jokes and keeping the atmosphere light and fun. Even when one of the waiters accidentally spilled a drink and broke the glass, Gigi immediately stepped in and offered us a complimentary round of drinks. Her quick thinking and warm approach turned what could have been a small inconvenience into a positive moment.
The combination of excellent service, great food, and a stunning location made our visit to 1 Elgin unforgettable. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rabbit Croquettes, Charcuterie Board, Striploin
This restaurant is more for the more Epicurean inclined, so the food will be on the fancier (and pricier side). That said, the beetroot salad appetizer we ordered wasn't bad although the main dish of the steak was much nicer. The peach panna cotta had a very nice consistency and wasn't overly sweet. The service staff were very thoughtful and the outdoor seating was very pleasant especially with the canal views.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The patio was empty on a Tuesday summer night . Yet, the location is great and the food was very good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Smoked Sturgeon Croquettes
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