We had a great experience a Gitanes ! The service was outstanding, the ambience was warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend
Laura Lord Belle
I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday with dinner at Gitanes, and it was a reminder of why I love this restaurant. The evening began with a delightful cocktail, Nouveau Riche for my convive and a very dirty gin martini for moi, accompanied by a half dozen oysters with a mignonette that was so fresh and another accompanying sauce that was a rich miso. We continued with les riz de veau ( sweetbreads piccata) beautifully presented, crunchy yet moist and succulent and the tuna crudo with canary melon serrano and hazelnuts. Sheer joy en bouche. For my main course, We shared the steak frite with bearnaise, the fries of crispy and delicious, the steak was a perfect medium rare and juicy. Paired with a Barolo from their impressive list, which did not disappoint, robust and yet divine wine. The service was impeccable from start to finish. I will most definitely be returning. Excellent service goes out to our server who brought a purse table hook as I sat at our table for my evening purse. How practical and yes, attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexandre Diver
This place checked all the boxes for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Turgeon
A bit expensive, but food et service are excellent. Great cocktails too, I really enjoyed the Holy Smoke.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah
Amazing food and service. It got a little noisy and crazy at the end of the night - my sense from people who cared to say they were at this restaurant rather than truly appreciating what it had to offer- if you're not after that vibe, maybe go on a week night.
RTIA
Gitanes vous offre le parfait milieu entre un repas sophistiqué et une ambiance décontractée. Une équipe fluide qui communique bien et une gentille attention aux détails. Spaghetti aux crabes à ne pas manquer!
Fivi L
The price is too high, the lamb tastes terrible, the atmosphere is just okay, and the restaurant’s décor is very plain, the only good thing is the friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
David
Delicious dining experience, the menu tasting was excellent. The more people in the party the more you taste of the menu. Service was great and professional.
Christine Dubois
I would like to take a moment to give my reconization and appréciation to this amazing restaurant that made the last meal wish ( riz de veau) of our family member that is losing his battle against cancer, a reality. It was a last minute request and they went out of their way to make this take-out order, a very spécial moment for us 🫶🏻 God bless you all and we will be visiting you in the near futur for a faboulus meal in his honor. You guys are amazing 🥹🙏 The Ribot Family xxx
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Every visit to Gitanes is an experience to remember. No matter the occasion—I'm always reminded why it's one of my favourite restaurants in the city. The atmosphere is warm and elegant, the food consistently exceptional, and the service truly sets the standard for hospitality. Our server on my most recent visit was among the most knowledgeable and professional I've ever had—her wine recommendations, food pairings, and menu insights made the evening even more enjoyable. Gitanes continues to impress with its perfect balance of sophistication, flavour, and genuine care for every guest. Thank you to the entire team for your continued excellence and hospitality.
Went to Gitanes for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was amazing! We had a reservation and were seated right away. The atmosphere is super cozy and stylish. The service was honestly some of the best we’ve had. They kept our waters topped up, knew everything about the food and wine, and even folded my napkin when I went to the bathroom (such a nice touch!). We shared the beef tartare and crab spaghetti to start — both were delicious. For mains we had the steak frites, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Dessert was next level — the pear cheesecake was so good, and the banana caramel sundae totally lived up to the hype. Everything about the night felt special — great food, amazing service, and just a really lovely vibe. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lydia
Très bon restaurant, nous y retournerons certainement ! Nous vins partage les spaghettis au crabe en entrée, et mange le steak frites en plat. Tout était délicieux
Kevin
The food was great, and service incredible. It was my first time visiting Ottawa, and I was impressed by Gitanes. Thank you.
Véronique
The food, the service, the decor, everything is incredible. We took the tuna crudo, oysters, crab spaghetti, the steak frites and the cheese cake and the flavor is so well balanced. Definitely made it to the top 3 along Riviera and Cantina Gia! Well be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason
Food was delicious. We shared the crab spaghetti as an appetizer and we both had the steak frites as a main course . The service was impeccable
We had a great experience a Gitanes ! The service was outstanding, the ambience was warm and inviting, and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend
I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday with dinner at Gitanes, and it was a reminder of why I love this restaurant.
The evening began with a delightful cocktail, Nouveau Riche for my convive and a very dirty gin martini for moi, accompanied by a half dozen oysters with a mignonette that was so fresh and another accompanying sauce that was a rich miso.
We continued with les riz de veau ( sweetbreads piccata) beautifully presented, crunchy yet moist and succulent and the tuna crudo with canary melon serrano and hazelnuts. Sheer joy en bouche.
For my main course, We shared the steak frite with bearnaise, the fries of crispy and delicious, the steak was a perfect medium rare and juicy.
Paired with a Barolo from their impressive list, which did not disappoint, robust and yet divine wine.
The service was impeccable from start to finish. I will most definitely be returning.
Excellent service goes out to our server who brought a purse table hook as I sat at our table for my evening purse. How practical and yes, attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place checked all the boxes for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A bit expensive, but food et service are excellent. Great cocktails too, I really enjoyed the Holy Smoke.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and service. It got a little noisy and crazy at the end of the night - my sense from people who cared to say they were at this restaurant rather than truly appreciating what it had to offer- if you're not after that vibe, maybe go on a week night.
Gitanes vous offre le parfait milieu entre un repas sophistiqué et une ambiance décontractée. Une équipe fluide qui communique bien et une gentille attention aux détails. Spaghetti aux crabes à ne pas manquer!
The price is too high, the lamb tastes terrible, the atmosphere is just okay, and the restaurant’s décor is very plain, the only good thing is the friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Delicious dining experience, the menu tasting was excellent. The more people in the party the more you taste of the menu. Service was great and professional.
I would like to take a moment to give my reconization and appréciation to this amazing restaurant that made the last meal wish ( riz de veau) of our family member that is losing his battle against cancer, a reality. It was a last minute request and they went out of their way to make this take-out order, a very spécial moment for us 🫶🏻 God bless you all and we will be visiting you in the near futur for a faboulus meal in his honor. You guys are amazing 🥹🙏
The Ribot Family xxx
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Every visit to Gitanes is an experience to remember. No matter the occasion—I'm always reminded why it's one of my favourite restaurants in the city. The atmosphere is warm and elegant, the food consistently exceptional, and the service truly sets the standard for hospitality. Our server on my most recent visit was among the most knowledgeable and professional I've ever had—her wine recommendations, food pairings, and menu insights made the evening even more enjoyable. Gitanes continues to impress with its perfect balance of sophistication, flavour, and genuine care for every guest. Thank you to the entire team for your continued excellence and hospitality.
Restaurantji Recommends
Went to Gitanes for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was amazing! We had a reservation and were seated right away. The atmosphere is super cozy and stylish. The service was honestly some of the best we’ve had. They kept our waters topped up, knew everything about the food and wine, and even folded my napkin when I went to the bathroom (such a nice touch!).
We shared the beef tartare and crab spaghetti to start — both were delicious. For mains we had the steak frites, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Dessert was next level — the pear cheesecake was so good, and the banana caramel sundae totally lived up to the hype.
Everything about the night felt special — great food, amazing service, and just a really lovely vibe. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Très bon restaurant, nous y retournerons certainement ! Nous vins partage les spaghettis au crabe en entrée, et mange le steak frites en plat. Tout était délicieux
The food was great, and service incredible. It was my first time visiting Ottawa, and I was impressed by Gitanes. Thank you.
The food, the service, the decor, everything is incredible. We took the tuna crudo, oysters, crab spaghetti, the steak frites and the cheese cake and the flavor is so well balanced. Definitely made it to the top 3 along Riviera and Cantina Gia! Well be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious. We shared the crab spaghetti as an appetizer and we both had the steak frites as a main course . The service was impeccable
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