I recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner experience in Ottawa that truly deserves praise. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was refined and inviting—elegant without being pretentious. The service was exceptional, with Oliwier as our waiter. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm, adding a personal touch that elevated the entire evening.
The food? Absolutely divine. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Everything from start to finish felt carefully curated, and it was clear the kitchen takes pride in both taste and artistry.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for an upscale dining experience with charm and grace.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Gray
Had an amazing evening. Great service and exceptional food! Such special attention to the food AND the guests!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Baker
Had an exceptional time and perfect meal at Aiana tonight. Oliver our server was attentive, friendly, and very well informed in the menu. The food was absolutely perfect. And incredibly attentive to food allergies. Thank you for a perfect evening and we will be returning!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moises Cartagena (Maverick Mo)
Great service and atmosphere for a high tier luxury restaurant. Points to the chef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Lord
Absolute perfection!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana Isabel Gonzalez
An exceptional dining experience. We had dinner at Aiāna and were impressed by everything—from the elegant ambiance to the beautifully plated dishes. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and every course was thoughtfully prepared. We especially loved the scallops and the shrimp cocktail, which was fresh and perfectly cooked. The flavors were refined and balanced, ideal if you’re looking for clean, modern cuisine without heavy sauces or fried food. Highly recommend for a sophisticated evening out in Ottawa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rich C
Top place to eat. The flavors are perfect. We did not do the tasting menu, but it looks like something that should be done. Each course was better than the last. The lobster bisque was awesome. The oysters have caviar on the., adding to the flavor and saltiness. Again excellent meal. The service was great. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Great place for date night or taking clients. I will be coming back many times. The location is great also. Able to walk downtown to see parliament and all of the government buildings all are a quick walk from the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad Kane
The food was a little pricey for my liking, but the quality definitely delivers on that price point. My drink, Don't Fear The Reaper (a margarita, more or less), was the best drink I had in Ottawa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
nilm
Nice ambiance. Nice food. Great service. First visit but loved it. We had a nice time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Durham
Dined here Saturday night for the tasting menu with the wine pairing. It was an exquisite experience. The staff were attentive and gracious. The attention to detail, creativity, flavours and bold choices leave your palette begging for more. If you are looking for an elevated dining experience from a passionate chef , Aiana is a must try.
2nd visit for us and it was as exceptional as the 1st. This is a lesson on how to run a restaurant and present a professional and amazing experience. The food experience is very well thought out and executed perfectly. All of the staff from the minute you step in the door are exceptional and exude an air reminiscent of Michelin start establishment. If you are in Ottawa and seek a real hospitality and culinary experience, Aiana is your spot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent work chef, and all the staff who make our visits so enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitchell Rutherford
I don’t usually write reviews, but after our experience at Aiana, I had to say something.
I went here for my girlfriend’s birthday, and from the second we walked in, they made it feel like a truly special occasion. The service was warm, attentive, and genuine — not over-the-top or fake, just people who clearly love what they do and care about your experience.
I’m a working-class guy, and I’ll be honest: this isn’t the kind of place I usually go to. I didn’t think something like fine dining was “for me.” But Aiana completely changed my perspective. The atmosphere was elegant but not intimidating, and every dish they brought out felt like it had a story behind it. You can taste the care, the skill, and the creativity in every bite. It was the best food I’ve ever had — hands down.
What really blew me away was how personal everything felt. They remembered it was my girlfriend’s birthday and made her feel like royalty, without it feeling staged or overdone. She was glowing the whole night.
This was more than just a meal — it was an experience. One I’ll remember for a long time. I walked out feeling grateful, full, and already planning when we can come back.
If you’re thinking about going and wondering if it’s worth it — yes. 100%. Go. Treat yourself or someone you care about. Aiana made me feel like this kind of place is for me, and that’s something I didn’t expect but truly appreciate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine MacNaughton
Wonderful meal ! Thank you staff !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Carter
Fantastic restaurant in the heart of downtown Ottawa! We had the tasting menu, which was delicious, and well crafted. They had to modify for my allergy, and for the most part accommodated well. Highly recommend going for the cocktails and atmosphere alone! Lots of space at our table, and the care taken place for all of the food was easily noted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sarah Murphy
An outstanding dinner! Everything about our night was absolutely fantastic. The space is so beautiful, and the team are very attentive and helpful. Each dish was beautiful and a great mix of flavours. I couldn’t get enough. I had the scallop and crab appetizer, and my friend had the squash both were out of this world. I had the beef cheek as well, it was so tender and flavourful.
A true gem in Ottawa, so happy to have had the chance to dine here! I will be back.
I recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner experience in Ottawa that truly deserves praise. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was refined and inviting—elegant without being pretentious. The service was exceptional, with Oliwier as our waiter. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm, adding a personal touch that elevated the entire evening.
The food? Absolutely divine. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Everything from start to finish felt carefully
curated, and it was clear the kitchen takes pride in both taste and artistry.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for an upscale dining experience with charm and grace.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an amazing evening. Great service and exceptional food! Such special attention to the food AND the guests!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had an exceptional time and perfect meal at Aiana tonight. Oliver our server was attentive, friendly, and very well informed in the menu. The food was absolutely perfect. And incredibly attentive to food allergies. Thank you for a perfect evening and we will be returning!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and atmosphere for a high tier luxury restaurant. Points to the chef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolute perfection!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An exceptional dining experience. We had dinner at Aiāna and were impressed by everything—from the elegant ambiance to the beautifully plated dishes. The service was attentive without being intrusive, and every course was thoughtfully prepared. We especially loved the scallops and the shrimp cocktail, which was fresh and perfectly cooked. The flavors were refined and balanced, ideal if you’re looking for clean, modern cuisine without heavy sauces or fried food. Highly recommend for a sophisticated evening out in Ottawa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Top place to eat. The flavors are perfect. We did not do the tasting menu, but it looks like something that should be done.
Each course was better than the last. The lobster bisque was awesome. The oysters have caviar on the., adding to the flavor and saltiness.
Again excellent meal.
The service was great. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.
Great place for date night or taking clients.
I will be coming back many times.
The location is great also. Able to walk downtown to see parliament and all of the government buildings all are a quick walk from the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was a little pricey for my liking, but the quality definitely delivers on that price point. My drink, Don't Fear The Reaper (a margarita, more or less), was the best drink I had in Ottawa.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nice ambiance. Nice food. Great service. First visit but loved it. We had a nice time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dined here Saturday night for the tasting menu with the wine pairing. It was an exquisite experience. The staff were attentive and gracious. The attention to detail, creativity, flavours and bold choices leave your palette begging for more. If you are looking for an elevated dining experience from a passionate chef , Aiana is a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
2nd visit for us and it was as exceptional as the 1st. This is a lesson on how to run a restaurant and present a professional and amazing experience. The food experience is very well thought out and executed perfectly. All of the staff from the minute you step in the door are exceptional and exude an air reminiscent of Michelin start establishment. If you are in Ottawa and seek a real hospitality and culinary experience, Aiana is your spot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent work chef, and all the staff who make our visits so enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I don’t usually write reviews, but after our experience at Aiana, I had to say something.
I went here for my girlfriend’s birthday, and from the second we walked in, they made it feel like a truly special occasion. The service was warm, attentive, and genuine — not over-the-top or fake, just people who clearly love what they do and care about your experience.
I’m a working-class guy, and I’ll be honest: this isn’t the kind of place I usually go to. I didn’t think something like fine dining was “for me.” But Aiana completely changed my perspective. The atmosphere was elegant but not intimidating, and every dish they brought out felt like it had a story behind it. You can taste the care, the skill, and the creativity in every bite. It was the best food I’ve ever had — hands down.
What really blew me away was how personal everything felt. They remembered it was my girlfriend’s birthday and made her feel like royalty, without it feeling staged or overdone. She was glowing the whole night.
This was more than just a meal — it was an experience. One I’ll remember for a long time. I walked out feeling grateful, full, and already planning when we can come back.
If you’re thinking about going and wondering if it’s worth it — yes. 100%. Go. Treat yourself or someone you care about. Aiana made me feel like this kind of place is for me, and that’s something I didn’t expect but truly appreciate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful meal ! Thank you staff !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic restaurant in the heart of downtown Ottawa! We had the tasting menu, which was delicious, and well crafted. They had to modify for my allergy, and for the most part accommodated well. Highly recommend going for the cocktails and atmosphere alone! Lots of space at our table, and the care taken place for all of the food was easily noted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
An outstanding dinner! Everything about our night was absolutely fantastic. The space is so beautiful, and the team are very attentive and helpful. Each dish was beautiful and a great mix of flavours. I couldn’t get enough. I had the scallop and crab appetizer, and my friend had the squash both were out of this world. I had the beef cheek as well, it was so tender and flavourful.
A true gem in Ottawa, so happy to have had the chance to dine here! I will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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