Play Food & Wine

1 York St, Ottawa
(613) 667-9207

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Viktor

Great food and exceptional service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Raven Hernandez

Me and my company stopped by Play on a whim for a quick dessert. We decided to try their strawberry shortcake and I’m convinced I’ve found the gold standard. The presentation alone was stunning. The experience was made even better by the staff, who were warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food they serve. If you’re in the city, make this strawberry shortcake your destination!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sabine Elia

Lovely atmosphere, excellent food, wonderful experience. Every meal we ordered has so much flavour. The products are fresh and seasonal. The people working there are very knowledgeable.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Simon (Walis)

This is a small and quiet restaurant with an innovative and ever-changing menu. The wine list is superb. The desserts are delicious.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Advanced2016

Play is definitely one of the best spots in town to eat out, a rare blend of culinary creativity and technical skill.

The food was simply spectacular, every dish a masterpiece in both taste and presentation. Bold flavors, balanced compositions, and precise execution made it clear the kitchen runs on pure talent. We had the Fennel ash gnocchi and Pork belly each plate an example of high level technique and thoughtful ingredient pairing. Visually stunning, texturally perfect in every bite.

The service matched the kitchen’s excellence. Staff were attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu and moved with calm precision. Their seamless coordination and genuine warmth elevated the experience. Play delivers a refined yet approachable dining experience that sets a benchmark in the local restaurant scene.

Make sure you get a reservation, we were lucky enough to walk in and score a table without wait.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patricia H

Came for dinner by myself and everything was great. The food was paired perfectly with the wines. It looked great for sharing plates but there were several small enough for one person to try a few dishes. Desert is not to be missed, it was delicious. The service was attentive. The atmosphere was relaxed but beautiful

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Susan Chisholm

Generous plates, each delicious and wine pairings were perfect. Service was well timed and knowledgeable. Excellent wine list.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cash Wizy

More entertaining ever

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tendai Kaweyo

Food is very afodable . Good services. Theplace is nyc and clean

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mellisa Ngwarwi

The place is really beautiful, flowers right round the place. The food was tasting good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emma Z

Really good service, the portion of each dish is suited to share with 2-3 people only. The presentation is interesting but the flavor is just not quite there. Every flavor in the dish is overwhelming and they don't get along with each other, the choice of the source accompanying the dish is confusing. We had 6 dishes and I was having trouble remembering what we had the next day. Btw, the cilantro was not properly washed, we can taste the dirt.
It was an interesting experience, maybe we will give it a try again if the menu changes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

cameron gorley

The overall experience was fine, we were expecting more from the meals, the service was great but the food lacked in our opinion, would i recommend, yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Ron Subramanian

Best restaurant in the market by a country mile. If you’re an actual foodie, this is where you want to go!

Ann

Our visit, the first time for two of us, was outstanding in every way! Warm greeting and hospitality, taking care re food requirements, and delicious plates, varied and mouth watering. Cannot recommend more highly.

David

Quiet and comfortable place for dining and excellent food. Wait staff were stellar and available. Food was outstanding and tasty. An excellent place for a late lunch

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