Lago

1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa
(613) 235-5246

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Hailey Carisse

I don’t even know where to start. Back in November 2024, we went to tour Umbrella Bar as a potential wedding venue. It was beautiful, but just a bit small for the number of guests we were planning. Kim then brought us down to see Lago… and we were immediately hooked. We went home that night and booked it for our September 2025 wedding. We didn’t tour a single other venue because Lago was that perfect. Right on the water, stunning views, and such an incredible space overall. The pricing was unbelievably reasonable too, which made our decision even easier.

A few months after booking, we went in for our tasting — and I still dream about that food to this day. Everything was so well prepared, so flavourful, so delicious. We also got to meet Gyneya (the owner) that day, and let me tell you… she is a ray of sunshine. Over the next several months, we emailed back and forth regularly, and she answered every question and concern with so much patience, kindness, and reassurance. I didn’t hire a wedding planner or day of coordinator, but she made me feel completely at ease. She promised everything would be perfect — and she delivered.

During our final meeting, we went through every single detail — from how I wanted the napkins folded to the exact second of the song I wanted to walk down the aisle to. I explained the décor vision I had for each table, and she brought it to life flawlessly. The morning of the wedding, they even sent me photos of the setup so I could see everything before arriving — which, as a Type A bride, I appreciated more than anything.

Gyneya and Kim hit the nail on the head with every single detail. They accommodated absolutely everything I hoped for. Throughout the night, guests kept telling us how beautiful the venue looked, and I owe that entirely to them.

And the food? Four months later, people are still talking about it. Our guests said the chicken was juicy, the steak was cooked perfectly, and everything tasted incredible. The staff working that day were also exceptional — professional, kind, attentive — and we are so grateful for them.

I wish I could re live that day over and over again. There is no doubt in my mind that if we had to choose a venue again, we would choose Lago every single time. It was perfect.

I HIGHLY recommend Lago for any event. Thank you so much for making the biggest day of our lives so unforgettable.

- Hailey and Brendan

Sarah McCullough

Great place for an event.

Kyle J

Derek is a machine. This place is incredible, try the Mexican Beavertail!

Mel

What an amazing team and experience! We had our September wedding at Lago in the Vista Room and received so many compliments on our location, the beautiful scenery over Dow’s Lake, and how the smaller room was the perfect size for our intimate wedding. But for me, all compliments go to Lago’s incredible wedding planning team. Gyneya and her team are so attentive; they were constantly on the ball on the day of our wedding, ensuring that all of our needs were met. The bride and groom spend so much time catering to guests, but the Lago team made absolute sure that we were truly pampered. They gave us a much needed moment to breathe and soak it all in, ensured our timeline ran incredibly smoothly, made sure that we were never left in search of a drink and that food was always readily available. Thank you so much to this team for being part of our magical day!

Jackie Bastianon

I can’t speak highly enough of Gyneya and the team at Lago. I got married here in August and it was an incredible experience!

I was looking for a venue that could do an all vegan wedding, and from the very first phone call Gyneya reassured me that her and her team would craft an amazing menu.

Throughout the year and half process she gave great recommendations for trusted vendors, she was available by email or phone for question and gave excellent suggestions. I fully trusted that her and her team would make so my day went smoothly.

During the day of the wedding, everything was so professional and organized. Their team thought of every detail and every wish of mine was flawlessly executed. The drinks and service at the bar was fast, the room change from the ceremony to the reception was seamless, the whole event ran perfectly on time, the food was incredible - the chef created a multiple course Vietnamese / Thai feast with sushi, pad thai, dumplings, multiple salads, vegan meatballs, fried rice and a delicious raspberry brownie dessert. They were also very accommodating to other dietary restrictions and allergies. Our guests have told us after how much they enjoyed the food and appreciated the service.

Thank you to Lago for making my day perfect. I will be singing their praise for many years to come! 🩷

Eli

We just had our wedding at the Vista room, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The entire team went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. Every detail — from the setup to the service — was handled with so much care and attention. The staff were kind, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure everything ran smoothly.

The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful views and an elegant atmosphere that created the perfect backdrop for our celebration. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food and the seamless flow of the evening.

We’re so grateful to the entire Lago team for their professionalism and warmth — they truly made our dream wedding come to life. Highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful space and an incredible staff who truly care about what they do.

To Gyneya, Kayly, Kim, Eliott and all the amazing team: Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Ian B

My Daughter got married there last night and it was perfect. The venue was just the right size for the event, we had the service first and while the family left for pictures, the staff set up for appetizers and dinner. Appetizers were a selection of deep fried cheese sticks and spring rolls etc. they were all done perfectly and sauces were delicious. Dinner did not disappoint either, there was a choice of salmon, strip loin steak or risotto. They again were perfect. Crème Brûlée was the finishing touch and was spot on. The staff and the facility was so polite and polished I couldn’t say enough about them. Gyneya coordinated a fabulous evening. As for the room itself, the lighting was beautiful and a perfect backdrop was a warm evening on Dow’s lake. I hope this doesn’t come across as AI because it was real and for our Daughter and Son-in-Law it was perfect. Thank you.

Jacklyn Guay

Gyneya and the whole team were fantastic from start to finish. They were very informative, patient, professional and responsive during planning as well as organized, helpful and accommodating on the day — both in terms of administrative/logistics along with service/execution. They were detail oriented in helping us prepare, ensured everything went so smoothly, and were also so kind and friendly throughout, making them a pleasure to work with. Everyone was pleased with the delicious food, staff and venue. Vibes were wonderful!

Bianca Dion

Amazing service for a wedding food is good staff id literally amazing and THE barmaid is AMAZING literally THE BEST 😜♥️

You better remember me with my rhum and coke malibu 😜

Rachel Dale

1000 stars!! I just got married at Lago and everything was perfect. The staff are amazing and so helpful and organized and professional and so much attention to detail. If you are planning a wedding or any other event I could not say enough good things and would 100% recommend Lago. Big thank you to Gyneya and all her amazing team!!!

Sonia Bouwman

We recently photographed a wedding at Lago this past May and had a wonderful experience. Even with two weddings taking place at the same time, the staff was attentive and welcoming—both to our team and to the guests. They went out of their way to make sure we had what we needed, providing a step ladder so we could get a group shot the couple requested, and bringing us food and water throughout the day. We were very impressed with this venue. Great job, LAGO!

Jacques \u0026 Sara Kadamani

We held our wedding reception at Lago this past spring, and it was exactly what we had prayed for. The space was inviting and well-organized, with a sensible layout that worked well for our guests. We especially appreciated its interior industrial design and beautiful views of Dow’s Lake.

Planning with Gyneya and her team — including Kayly, Kim, and others — made all the difference. They were welcoming, efficient, and generous. Even during our reception, Lago’s staff members were incredibly kind, considerate, and accommodating, all of which contributed to a smooth and enjoyable evening.

The food was excellent — fresh, well-seasoned, and beautifully plated. Our guests' favorite dishes included the fried halloumi cheese skewer hors d'oeuvres, the heirloom tomato salad appetizer, and the braised beef short rib entrée. Gyneya and her team were very flexible with our dietary requests. Service throughout the night was attentive and well-paced.

We're so pleased to have chosen Lago for our wedding reception and would confidently recommend it to any engaged couple looking for a great planning experience and a memorable wedding celebration!

Caroline Switalski

Amazing wedding venue! Staff were amazing all night :) Food was delicious. It’s nice that it’s on the water so you can hangout outside if you want as well.

Phaiedeline Lafleur

Choosing Lago Bar & Grill as my wedding venue was one of the best decisions I made during the entire planning process!!! From start to finish, Gyneya and Kim were absolutely amazing. They were kind, professional, understanding, and so easy to work with. I truly appreciated how smooth and stress-free everything felt. It made a huge difference for me as a bride. I never had to worry about a thing, which is something every bride hopes for. Thank you both so much for helping make our day so beautiful and memorable!

Jordan McNally

We recently had a wedding at Lago and it was everything we wanted and more!

From the very beginning Gyneya and her staff were amazing. They are very detail oriented and do everything in their power to take all the stress off of you and onto them. Your wedding is their priority and they want your vision to come to life. Their pricing is very fair and transparent.

We were in the Vista room (upstairs) with around 80 guests and it was the perfect size. The dance floor was able to be open all night and no tables needed to be moved after dinner.

The food is phenomenal! Many of our guests made specific points to us on how great the food was. And as a bonus the portion sizes are large too!

I used to work for a catering company as a server for weddings and have been to many venues. I can say this is the best venue I've ever been to and cannot recommend it enough!

The cheesecake is also out of this world!! We had a handful of guests make the point to let us know it was the best cheesecake they ever had.

If you're still reading this, stop! And book your date already before it's booked up.

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