I was thoroughly disappointed to see you have taken off your vegetarian option as a main course. The vegetarians are left with little options. I think this is unacceptable in a restaurant like yours.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Aline Maurel
The food is elegantly presented but both the Caesar salad and the monkfish dish lacked flavor. Great choice of wine but limited options on the menu for non meat eaters.Vegetarian options: Not enough options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kim Thuy Ly Thanh
perfect in the morning - perfect in evening - perfect in the little things and the big things.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert P Doyle
The place is welcoming, well decorated and the cuisine is original and delicious. The bilingual service is second to none. We went there a second time because we liked our first visit, and it was even better the second time. Highly recommended!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea Elliott
Valentines night and appetizer took an hour. Wine decanter was dirty. Food was meh and did not meet any of my expectations for a Le Germain
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Dimas Rodriguez
I visited Norca for the first time , new years. 2023 , absolutely everything 10/10. Service , food , everything amazing!!! Wao. It’s incredibly how the taste of the food can make you travel . My host was a such a kind gentleman as well as my server. 10/10 all I can say .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Niloofar Alavi
Great ambient, friendly staff and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Paul Dagg
Very nice restaurant with excellent service in the Germain Hotel. House pickles and roasted seasonal carrot salad were particularly good. Bar menu is small but well curated and cocktails were well balanced and crafted. My only complaint is that the restaurant prides itself on its focus on Canadian ingredients and food but the wine list is mostly non-Canadian. With so many good and varied wines from Canada available this is not necessary. I find this is unfortunately a characteristic of many restaurants in Canada but it is a time we learn to take as much pride in our wine as we do in our food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mac & Cheeses
Yet another great experience at the Norca restaurant!This establishment is innovative and exquisite.The word needs to be spread in order for people to be aware of this Ottawa gem!First of all the front desk staff is fantastic.So attentive… So hospitable…From the charismatic and professional gentleman that opens the door… to the funky girl with cool earrings that made sure we got to the parking lot safe.You could tell that she is a hawk when it comes to being costumer oriented.I will like to thank Lydia from the restaurant. She was not our server, but she was basically running the whole place by herself. Charming lady.I can’t wait to keep coming back to Norca and experience it’s authentic local flavours. Germain is the place to be!Parking: Don’t park across the street. It was 29$ for 2h. Park at Rideau center.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Mac& Cheeses
Yet another great experience at the Norca restaurant!This establishment is innovative and exquisite.The word needs to be spread in order for people to be aware of this Ottawa gem!First of all the front desk staff is fantastic.So attentive… So hospitable…From the charismatic and professional gentleman that opens the door… to the funky girl with cool earrings that made sure we got to the parking lot safe.You could tell that she is a hawk when it comes to being costumer oriented.I will like to thank Lydia from the restaurant. She was not our server, but she was basically running the whole place by herself. Charming lady.I can’t wait to keep coming back to Norca and experience it’s authentic local flavours. Germain is the place to be!Parking: Don’t park across the street. It was 29$ for 2h. Park at Rideau center.
Very nice restaurant within the Le Germain Ottawa hotel.Went for the breakfast buffet only, none of the dinner options looked appetizing or tempted me.Breakfast buffet options are very good for a fair price. Would have loved that the chef would make the eggs to my liking instead of scrambled eggs like everywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clara
Beautiful setting, atmosphere is ideal for calm meals amongst friends/family. Food is A1, service is the best in the region of ottawa. Bilingual staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendy Srigley
The 4 of us had a wonderful evening which started at Norca. Interesting & delicious food selections, specialty drinks and comfortable atmosphere. Not to mention wonderful service. Thank you so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simon Coakeley
The food is very good and the ambiance is very pleasant. However we waited at least half an hour to have our bill split in half. It seems division by two is beyond the competency of the staff and their machines. Do not go there if you plan to split the bill, it will be an exercise in pure frustration!
Rajeev Wijesinghe
I decided to dine here out of convenience as I was staying at the Le Germain Hotel. It was the right choice!I had not been to a place like Norca before, where the menu seems to be centred around specific dishes from different Canadian regions. I opted for the Alberta bison tartare; I absolutely enjoyed it!!!!Their contemporary dining atmosphere was complemented by excellent, attentive service. I found Norca to be great restaurant that provided a refined level of service without a stilted formality. Looking forward to my next visit.
I was thoroughly disappointed to see you have taken off your vegetarian option as a main course. The vegetarians are left with little options. I think this is unacceptable in a restaurant like yours.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
The food is elegantly presented but both the Caesar salad and the monkfish dish lacked flavor. Great choice of wine but limited options on the menu for non meat eaters.Vegetarian options: Not enough options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
perfect in the morning - perfect in evening - perfect in the little things and the big things.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place is welcoming, well decorated and the cuisine is original and delicious. The bilingual service is second to none. We went there a second time because we liked our first visit, and it was even better the second time. Highly recommended!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valentines night and appetizer took an hour. Wine decanter was dirty. Food was meh and did not meet any of my expectations for a Le Germain
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
I visited Norca for the first time , new years. 2023 , absolutely everything 10/10. Service , food , everything amazing!!! Wao. It’s incredibly how the taste of the food can make you travel . My host was a such a kind gentleman as well as my server. 10/10 all I can say .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ambient, friendly staff and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very nice restaurant with excellent service in the Germain Hotel. House pickles and roasted seasonal carrot salad were particularly good. Bar menu is small but well curated and cocktails were well balanced and crafted. My only complaint is that the restaurant prides itself on its focus on Canadian ingredients and food but the wine list is mostly non-Canadian. With so many good and varied wines from Canada available this is not necessary. I find this is unfortunately a characteristic of many restaurants in Canada but it is a time we learn to take as much pride in our wine as we do in our food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yet another great experience at the Norca restaurant!This establishment is innovative and exquisite.The word needs to be spread in order for people to be aware of this Ottawa gem!First of all the front desk staff is fantastic.So attentive… So hospitable…From the charismatic and professional gentleman that opens the door… to the funky girl with cool earrings that made sure we got to the parking lot safe.You could tell that she is a hawk when it comes to being costumer oriented.I will like to thank Lydia from the restaurant. She was not our server, but she was basically running the whole place by herself. Charming lady.I can’t wait to keep coming back to Norca and experience it’s authentic local flavours. Germain is the place to be!Parking: Don’t park across the street. It was 29$ for 2h. Park at Rideau center.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Yet another great experience at the Norca restaurant!This establishment is innovative and exquisite.The word needs to be spread in order for people to be aware of this Ottawa gem!First of all the front desk staff is fantastic.So attentive… So hospitable…From the charismatic and professional gentleman that opens the door… to the funky girl with cool earrings that made sure we got to the parking lot safe.You could tell that she is a hawk when it comes to being costumer oriented.I will like to thank Lydia from the restaurant. She was not our server, but she was basically running the whole place by herself. Charming lady.I can’t wait to keep coming back to Norca and experience it’s authentic local flavours. Germain is the place to be!Parking: Don’t park across the street. It was 29$ for 2h. Park at Rideau center.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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Very nice restaurant within the Le Germain Ottawa hotel.Went for the breakfast buffet only, none of the dinner options looked appetizing or tempted me.Breakfast buffet options are very good for a fair price. Would have loved that the chef would make the eggs to my liking instead of scrambled eggs like everywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful setting, atmosphere is ideal for calm meals amongst friends/family. Food is A1, service is the best in the region of ottawa. Bilingual staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The 4 of us had a wonderful evening which started at Norca. Interesting & delicious food selections, specialty drinks and comfortable atmosphere. Not to mention wonderful service. Thank you so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is very good and the ambiance is very pleasant. However we waited at least half an hour to have our bill split in half. It seems division by two is beyond the competency of the staff and their machines. Do not go there if you plan to split the bill, it will be an exercise in pure frustration!
I decided to dine here out of convenience as I was staying at the Le Germain Hotel. It was the right choice!I had not been to a place like Norca before, where the menu seems to be centred around specific dishes from different Canadian regions. I opted for the Alberta bison tartare; I absolutely enjoyed it!!!!Their contemporary dining atmosphere was complemented by excellent, attentive service. I found Norca to be great restaurant that provided a refined level of service without a stilted formality. Looking forward to my next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5