Canal Ritz

Name: Canal Ritz
Address: 375 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 5W3, Canada
Telephone: (613) 238-8998
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.3

$$ • Italian, Canadian, Gluten-Free

Hours:
375 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa
(613) 238-8998

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About Canal Ritz

Canal Ritz offers a great location and ambiance, with beautiful views of the Rideau Canal and seating in a solarium. The service is friendly and attentive, making it a good spot for groups. Visitors can enjoy watching skaters glide along the canal or relax with a beverage while taking in the scenery.

However, the food quality does not always meet expectations. The menu needs improvement, as some dishes, such as eggs benedict, are only average. The homefries are plain and grainy, and the fruit is not fresh. One reviewer mentioned that the food is pricey for the quantity served. The pizza oven is fire-burning, but some pizzas are not cooked properly, and the restaurant's cleanliness, especially in bathrooms, needs attention. Chairs inside are not sturdy and may need replacing, and some windows have water damage. Parking is available across the street in an empty lot, but it has large holes that could cause trips.

Guests have enjoyed the view and atmosphere, with some dishes like pasta being flavorful and delicious, and the overall experience being good. The Mediterranean pizza and prosciutto & bocaccio received mixed reviews, with some feeling the crust was not fresh and ingredients not right, while others found the pasta excellent. The atmosphere remains fantastic, making it a great place for drinks or coffee. With improvements in food quality and maintenance, Canal Ritz has the potential to become a top destination.