Canadian Restaurants in Ottawa, ON

“What a pleasure to have been able to reopen the restaurant with you! Everything was perfect and the service impeccable! nice discovery!“

“WOW great food, great atmosphere and most of all our server Kady was phenomenal! Very respectful, kind, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and cocktails. Would definitely recommend this location in Ottawa and ask for Kady!!! 💕 🍹🍸“

“Outstanding experience, from the service to the food. I took Istanbul Basha and felt could feed 2 persons, keep up the great work“

“We received a gift card from a family member for $100 USD as a Christmas Present and were excited about enjoying a meal at this restaurant. The gift card was purchased directly from Joey's, not a 3rd party. We went and everything initially about the restaurant was very enjoyable. The food was very good, the service was attentive and we enjoyed our experience until the cheque arrived. When we we presented the gift card (electronically) our server went to speak with a ⁶manager and then returned to inform us that the $100 USD would be honoured in Canadian dollars. $100 USD is worth $144.50 Canadian dollars according to google when checked today. We paid the bill and tipped the service team 22% and left after effectively having $44.50 taken from us and our family member in what felt like to us, theft by conversion. The manager in question did not come to follow up after our expressing our disappointment JOEY's is already a very expensive restaurant. Further, the gift card information indicates that Joey's has US based restaurants. I'm quite sure that Canadian dollar gift cards are not accepted at par in the US. This ruined for us, what was otherwise a positive experience, through what felt like to us, an act of corporate greed and impersonal profiteering. After this experience we will not be back and sadly, I cannot recommend JOEY's as a place for anyone else to dine at. Any company that sells a gift card directly and then fails to deliver full value is patently dishonest, in my opinion.“

“The atmosphere is classy. The restaurant was packed and obviously a local favourite. The presentation was beautiful. The beet salad was delicious. Unfortunately I found several chicken bones in my meal. They sort of comped me, but didn’t. This left me with mixed feelings.“

“Thank you Chris for the friendly and great service yesterday, while we celebrated my daughter's graduation from Ottawa U . It was nice to relax and enjoy our delicious food. This is our favorite restaurant.“

“Simultaneously homely and inventive, this is exactly the kind of eatery we need more of in the world. I had the bento bowl with crispy tofu and it was 10/10 — real ingredients, totally unpretentious, but a satisfying meal at a totally reasonable price. The ice cream chaser somehow was even better. If you live around here, congrats you have won the local restaurant lottery. If not — visit these lovely people and their lovely food when you can!“

“The absolute best of the best!!!! The cocktails were delicious, the tartar was out of this world, the bread, the main meal… so very satisfied!“

“I ordered takeout over the phone and was advised that when you take out your order is to be done online I wasn't sure how to do this. so chef Michael kindly did it for me. He was so helpful. When I picked the food up, he explained everything and had a very cheery attitude. A very wonderful experience, not to mention that the food was Quite Delicious. David L“

“Update: We went here for my bday and Anniversary dinner. As always Chef Ryan's food was outstanding. Did an extensive review on trip advisor for our end of May 2026 visit.

The food here is always delicious. Its always a culinary treat for us. Real comforting well balanced food, rich in flavours, perfectly cooked proteins with seasonal ingredients and textural notes to round out the dishes.

Always look forward to our visits here. For us one its one of the absolute best restaurants in ottawa. CHEF Ryan always delivers 🙌 👌 a memorable meal and experience for us.

My wife and I have eaten here on 7 occasions. We really enjoy Chef Ryan's creative, delicious food. We go back every menu change and we have always had great service, a wonderful ambiance and great views of the city. Weve enjoyed dishes of foie gras, scallops, shortribs, pork belly, innovative salads and never has one disappointed. Most importantly however is the excellent quality sourced ingredients and food prepared and expedited with care. See you soon! We highly recommend this restaurant and always tell friends about it.“

“AMAZING WEDDING CATERING! We are just back from our honeymoon in Nassau, and as we organize our new lives as Mr and Mrs, we can't stop talking about what the Royals Restaurant did at our wedding. That evening, the chatter was surely talking about the food. And guests are still talking about it. The meals were outstanding. The Pesto Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers & Goat Cheese, the Roasted Sirloin with Yorkshire Pudding, the hors d'oeuvres, just to recap a few.... were thoroughly enjoyed. With Chef Derrick carving the beef, he definitely finished off the buffet line in style. Plates were full, and then enjoyed by each guest. The flavours were simply succulent. But it was not just about the food. Melissa and Lindsay were at the venue far before the guests arrived. The place settings were precisely arranged ensuring that everything was lined up. The stemware and cutlery were perfect. Their management of the setup was amazing. The staff supported all the guests so professionally. A big thank you to Melanie, for operating the bar with class. To all the staff in the background, our sincere thank you as well. From the first minute that the catering trailer showed up, to the last minute when Melissa & Lindsay left at 1:00am... we were thrilled that the Royals Restaurant were a part of our wedding day. Many thanks to you!“

“Delicious food with interesting and well-balanced spice mix. Portions are ample, but not excessive, and price-to-food ratio feels fair. The service was outstanding, in the sense that the staff were friendly in a genuine manner. I did take-out, so I can not speak to the quality of dine-in service. The ambiance is fine, the restaurant has the vibe of a place where you would expect a group of Middle-Eastern seniors to hang out and have tea all day, that sort of coziness. Nothing flashy, but completely fine. We’ll be back for sure.“

“Really great place to enjoy awesome food!!! ambiance and service are great 👍 can't go wrong. Bring her there and you are set lol“

“Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten in my life and I’m not kidding. The chef Arup Jana made an off-menu item for us because it was so good I’d contacted him about it (roasted carrot and brie soup, created for a charity event I attended last month). We had soup at the restaurant and also bought several more servings as takeout to bring home. We also tried about seven of their tapas plates and every single one was incredible. Please go to this restaurant.“

“Amazing delicious like home made food, takeout from Uber was packaged perfectly“

“Amazing gastronomical dining experience.“

“Reynolds has been an amazing breakfast spot for me. I have eating restrictions and they have accommodated my needs. The staff is great and friendly as well.“

“Stop reading this and go. Sooooooo delicious…. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“Absolutely wonderful experience. Food was amazing and the service was among the best I’ve ever witnessed. I’d give 6 stars if I could.“

“Visited Montana's 13th November 2022 with a group of 7 other people. The atmosphere was good, enjoyed pre-dinner drinks and conversation, followed by our server taking our meal order. She was very efficient and ensured all our needs were met. The order took longer than expected to arrive, and when it did, the food was just warm. We explained to the server who was apologetic, the food was heated to our satisfaction, and enjoyed by all. We were visited by the Manager In order to make sure everything was to our satisfaction, following the issue we had experienced. She very kindly told us she was giving us a reduction on the total price as a sign of goodwill, and also provided free dessert for the group. I would say that was an excellent show of hospitality on the part of Montana's, and we will definitely be arranging future visits.“

“Cool vibe, great staff, delicious eats, validated parking…nothing but good things to say! Went for brunch today and will definitely be back…looking forward to trying the whole menu!!“

“Especial thanks to Chef Dave for the delicious food and the morning guy server who is helpful and hands on. Hands down to the mouthwatering food and delicious. above and beyond my expectation of the food and customer service. highly recommended 5/5 .“

“My husband and I visited the Spin Kitchen bar for drinks to celebrate our anniversary. We came to Ottawa to celebrate. We met some amazing people that were also visiting. It truly was a great evening and the staff are very friendly and social.“

“Ali was exceptional! She had great banter with our sassy friend group. She made GREAT drink recommendations and made the experience one to remember! Would absolutely recommend coming here for a bite or a few drinks with your favourite people!“

“One of the best dining experiences I've ever had in Ottawa. Everything was exceptional - the food, the pacing of dinner, the service. Phil was our waiter and made our visit more than just a dinner, it was an experience. Very highly recommend“

“We love the breakfast buffet at Daly's and go regularly with our young kids. The staff are all amazing! Cant say enough good things about the service from all the kind servers and hosts at Daly's who all go out of their way to make sure we have a great brunch.“

“We actually had a bad experience at Kelseys back in 2023, but I am so incredibly glad we decided to give it another try. The biggest reason we keep coming back week after week is our amazing waitress, Anne!
Anne is always absolutely awesome. She completely turned our perception of this location around, and her fantastic service and welcoming attitude make our weekly visits something we genuinely look forward to. If you go, definitely ask for Anne—she’s the absolute best!“

“A wonderful Friday night experience celebrating a friend’s birthday. Beautiful, relaxing and cosy ambiance, with friendly and prompt service by Luanne. The mixologist really knows what she’s doing with the handcrafted cocktails and each drink was served in just the perfect glass. Charcuterie and mezze platters were unique and delicious. A fantastic spot for date night, solo dining or with a crowd for happy hour.“

“Went to celebrate my birthday what a great choice. The service was excellent, The food was beautiful presented and the taste was amazing. Not our first visit and won't be our last.“

“Aiana Restaurant Collective is exceptional in every way. The food is delicious, the service is outstanding, and the owners truly care about both their staff and the community. They provide employee benefits and support local shelters. I enjoy supporting a restaurant with such amazing food and equally amazing values.“

“If you’re reading this and considering Lago as your wedding venue, I need you to go ahead and book it RIGHT NOW! We truly could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding day. We had our ceremony in the upstairs Vista room and reception in the down stairs Main room.

From the beautiful location overlooking Dow’s Lake, to the AMAZING food, incredible bar, and most importantly, the outstanding staff, Lago exceeded every expectation we had. Gyneya, Kim, Derek, and every single member of the Lago team went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect.

They were extremely attentive, professional, and made the entire experience feel so seamless. We felt completely taken care of from start to finish and couldn’t be more grateful that we chose this incredible venue to celebrate such a special day.“

“Awesome space for group events!“

“The Pinecrest Milestones continues to be one of our favorite restaurants for a meal out. The menu selection is great and the quality of the food consistent. You can choose healthy options or indulge in fries and burgers. What we also appreciate is the attention to allergies, GF options and vegan options. Tonight we had the pleasure to sit in our favorite server, Laurie. She’s been there for a long time and makes a visit to the restaurant a memorable experience.“

“Excellent food drink and service“

“Went there for Sunday brunch with some friend. delicious! It is busy, so you can't stay their too long to mingle. that's the only negative part.“

“Absolutely amazing service. The servers all know the menu like the back of their hand, and are very friendly.
The food options are quite diverse with options for everyone. I'd highly reccomend getting the poutine.
I didn't get a chance to try to desserts, but they looked pretty darn good. Would really reccomend coming here if you're in the area.“

“Excellent food and vibe. Perfect date night for me and my wife!“

“neat, kind staff, good atmosphere“

“We had the burrata as a starter. Generous portion and delicious. We had pizzas and spaghetti with meatballs for mains. The pizzas were great. The spaghetti not as much, but it's ok. For dessert, we had the panna cotta, the tiramisu and the tartufo. The three of them were great. Authentic Italian food in a beautiful neighbourhood.“

“Wonderful fondue in the winter!“

“I happen to be a transgendered woman wearing my dress being with a sister friend -I was very nervous as being transgendered yes busy when came in the atmosphere the staff the waitress was so open comfortable waitress serving us great“

“This has become one of my go-to spots in town for Jamaican food. Top tier service and the food actually amazed me. Coming from Toronto, there are few places I’ll trust for their Jamaican cuisine but Reggae Rooster impressed me and I’ll definitely be back.“

“Had a great night celebrating my husband’s birthday there. Amazing waiter Bob, had him before. Super nice. Made the time even more great. We will for sure be back! Great food too!“

“Great place! Highly recommended! Check it out today!“

“My husband and I had a late lunch at Jack Astor‘s at Lansdowne Park to watch the FIFA game. Starr was our server and she was great! Super friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed the food and Starr. First time at this location and we will be back!“

“Josh and Alex are both great Bartenders, really add to the great Happy Hour at this Jack's location. Awesome place and vibe.“

“I hadn’t had Chinese food in a long time because my favorite restaurant changed hands, and the food just wasn’t the same. It completely turned me off Chinese food for quite a while.

I’m so glad I decided to give this restaurant a try because it did not disappoint! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Every dish tasted like it was made with care, and the quality really stood out.

Thanks for restoring my love of Chinese food! I’ll definitely be back and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fresh, tasty meal.“

“the fish & chips are 👍👍👍 amazing service.😊“

“I want to give a special shoutout to our server /Sierra Matheson for making our dining experience truly memorable. Her attentiveness, efficiency and friendly demeanour enhanced. our experience, we loved our meal and she made us feel valued guests.“

“amazing service, owners are always there, pizza is to die for.“