Their food and service are exceptional, especially the tuna tartar. Expensive, but worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Paul Marchand
We went for supper as part of a table of 9 people and the servers didn't miss a beat. The drinks and food came out in a timely manner even though the restaurant was full. The decor was very modern and stylish. The food was good quality, but overpriced in my opinion. I was so disappointed in my plate that I have to take a point off. I was still hungry after. The quality and portion of sides could not justify the price. Everyone else in our party seemed happy with their food and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Josh D
We come here for the anniversary of our first date every year and we look forward to it all year. Tonight was no different, the food seems to get better every time and the service hits new highs each year as well. Tonight, Maxime really hit it outta the park and it was a fantastic evening.
Do yourself a favour and go here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayla Ya
I walked into Mati as a walk-in customer, and right from the moment I stepped inside, the experience went downhill. The hosts, Caitlin and Beliz, were incredibly rude and unprofessional. As soon as I approached the podium, they barely acknowledged me, gave attitude, and made me feel like I was inconveniencing them just by being there.
When you walk into a restaurant especially one that positions itself as high-end you expect to be greeted with a smile, warmth, and at least basic courtesy. Instead, their energy was cold and dismissive. I’m honestly shocked that the owner or manager would hire hosts with behaviour like this, knowing they are the first impression of the entire restaurant. It puts a really bad image on the establishment.
Aside from that, the food was okay and the service at the table was fine, but the way I was treated at the door completely ruined the experience. I won’t be returning to Mati, and I hope management seriously reconsiders who they have representing their restaurant at the front.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Noure
Food was phenomenal and the service was great! Will be returning and referring people here!
JBJ Charron
We had our 30th anniversary dinner there last night. Steak was amazing as were the duck fat fries and asparagus! The gelato dessert was great. Billy was an excellent waiter. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
george f
One of my favourite restaurants to enjoy in Ottawa. Great atmosphere can enjoy a drink at the bar with apps or even a meal you cant go wrong. I love the food and drinks i dont know were to start. I usually start with oysters and love the seafood tower but love to try other dishes also.i brought my soon to be wife there on our first date and expect to celebrate our anniversary there every year… obviously wont be the only time i enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paula Norton
We enjoyed a phenomenal dinner here to celebrate our anniversary. Arancini to start and tenderloin for our mains were cooked to perfection. A hand written card and complimentary chocolate torte for dessert were very thoughtful touches. Only downside was we could barely hear each other as the noise level in the restaurant was very high due to large parties. Otherwise, everything was perfect.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jelena
La nourriture était excellente, mais le service était lent, nous avons attendu près de 45 minutes pour nous faire servir un déjeuner pour 5 personnes.
Tracy
I can't say enough great things about Mati, the food was amazing, the service was awesome, can't wait to go back
I booked Mati over a month in advance as a surprise anniversary dinner, but the experience was far from the fine-dining standard we expected. Two nights before, they called after 5 PM to confirm—completely spoiling the surprise. When I called back, they said our Oval Room booking didn’t exist, even though I’d selected it online and confirmed earlier. After some confusion and waiting for “manager approval,” it was finally sorted out, but the process felt disorganized and unprofessional.
At dinner, the lobster tacos weren’t fresh and lacked any presentation—just four tacos on a rack. The burger was dry, the fries nearly burnt, and the steak plate was messy, with the meat placed directly on a potato. We also asked for bread and butter, assuming it was complimentary; instead, we were charged $16 for three small fingers of butter and a single toast—without any prior notice.
Our server, Decio, was genuinely kind and welcoming, and the complimentary sparkling wine and L’Arrivée bottle were excellent. Unfortunately, the Oval Room lacked ambiance—the door to the kitchen was open, the room felt empty, and no one was present when we left, which made the experience feel forgotten rather than private.
The chocolate tart dessert arrived frozen solid and nearly impossible to cut. Overall, for a $288 bill for two, the experience felt overrated and unrefined. Despite the kind service, we left disappointed and would not return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Chantha Nhem
The best staff, the most delicious food and such stunning ambience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David
Service and food was spot on but the restaurant was *very* noisy to the point that I had trouble hearing my dining companion.
Media Leopold
James took great care of us at the bar, excellent service and drinks will be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M H
Food is delicious,staff are very friendly, hospitality is 10/10
Their food and service are exceptional, especially the tuna tartar. Expensive, but worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We went for supper as part of a table of 9 people and the servers didn't miss a beat. The drinks and food came out in a timely manner even though the restaurant was full. The decor was very modern and stylish. The food was good quality, but overpriced in my opinion. I was so disappointed in my plate that I have to take a point off. I was still hungry after. The quality and portion of sides could not justify the price. Everyone else in our party seemed happy with their food and experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We come here for the anniversary of our first date every year and we look forward to it all year. Tonight was no different, the food seems to get better every time and the service hits new highs each year as well. Tonight, Maxime really hit it outta the park and it was a fantastic evening.
Do yourself a favour and go here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I walked into Mati as a walk-in customer, and right from the moment I stepped inside, the experience went downhill. The hosts, Caitlin and Beliz, were incredibly rude and unprofessional. As soon as I approached the podium, they barely acknowledged me, gave attitude, and made me feel like I was inconveniencing them just by being there.
When you walk into a restaurant especially one that positions itself as high-end you expect to be greeted with a smile, warmth, and at least basic courtesy. Instead, their energy was cold and dismissive. I’m honestly shocked that the owner or manager would hire hosts with behaviour like this, knowing they are the first impression of the entire restaurant. It puts a really bad image on the establishment.
Aside from that, the food was okay and the service at the table was fine, but the way I was treated at the door completely ruined the experience. I won’t be returning to Mati, and I hope management seriously reconsiders who they have representing their restaurant at the front.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Food was phenomenal and the service was great! Will be returning and referring people here!
We had our 30th anniversary dinner there last night. Steak was amazing as were the duck fat fries and asparagus! The gelato dessert was great. Billy was an excellent waiter. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favourite restaurants to enjoy in Ottawa. Great atmosphere can enjoy a drink at the bar with apps or even a meal you cant go wrong. I love the food and drinks i dont know were to start. I usually start with oysters and love the seafood tower but love to try other dishes also.i brought my soon to be wife there on our first date and expect to celebrate our anniversary there every year… obviously wont be the only time i enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoyed a phenomenal dinner here to celebrate our anniversary. Arancini to start and tenderloin for our mains were cooked to perfection. A hand written card and complimentary chocolate torte for dessert were very thoughtful touches. Only downside was we could barely hear each other as the noise level in the restaurant was very high due to large parties. Otherwise, everything was perfect.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
La nourriture était excellente, mais le service était lent, nous avons attendu près de 45 minutes pour nous faire servir un déjeuner pour 5 personnes.
I can't say enough great things about Mati, the food was amazing, the service was awesome, can't wait to go back
Restaurantji Recommends
I booked Mati over a month in advance as a surprise anniversary dinner, but the experience was far from the fine-dining standard we expected. Two nights before, they called after 5 PM to confirm—completely spoiling the surprise. When I called back, they said our Oval Room booking didn’t exist, even though I’d selected it online and confirmed earlier. After some confusion and waiting for “manager approval,” it was finally sorted out, but the process felt disorganized and unprofessional.
At dinner, the lobster tacos weren’t fresh and lacked any presentation—just four tacos on a rack. The burger was dry, the fries nearly burnt, and the steak plate was messy, with the meat placed directly on a potato. We also asked for bread and butter, assuming it was complimentary; instead, we were charged $16 for three small fingers of butter and a single toast—without any prior notice.
Our server, Decio, was genuinely kind and welcoming, and the complimentary sparkling wine and L’Arrivée bottle were excellent. Unfortunately, the Oval Room lacked ambiance—the door to the kitchen was open, the room felt empty, and no one was present when we left, which made the experience feel forgotten rather than private.
The chocolate tart dessert arrived frozen solid and nearly impossible to cut. Overall, for a $288 bill for two, the experience felt overrated and unrefined. Despite the kind service, we left disappointed and would not return.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
The best staff, the most delicious food and such stunning ambience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service and food was spot on but the restaurant was *very* noisy to the point that I had trouble hearing my dining companion.
James took great care of us at the bar, excellent service and drinks will be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is delicious,staff are very friendly, hospitality is 10/10
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