My experience at VIV was OK! It was not bad but it also didn't blow me away either. There was no one single thing that was a problem, but more a number of small things that contributed to making the experience what it was for me. For example, upon arrival, the restaurant was pretty cold - eventually the heating seemed to kick in and it became more comfortable but it was quite chilly for the first half of the evening. The space is quite cute and funky in its decor but the table lights are a cold white light, which gave a strange and cold feel to the space. The writing in the menu was super tiny and difficult to read (saying this as someone who doesn't have vision problems). Service was inexperienced and awkward at times but friendly. The food was enjoyable (the gnocchis were tasty and the sauce next to the duck confit was delicious). It's great to have this gluten-free option in the city and it has so many things going for it - I think little changes would go a long way to making this a 4-5 star experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Twin T
The server did a great job and the atmosphere was great. The food was very good but the portions for the price was not proportional. I probably would not return on my own because we did leave hungry and we ate almost one of everything an received a steep bill and a growling stomach. But overall no complaints about anything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kimberley Hum
Tried the brunch here and it was so nice! They are gluten free here and we tried the savoury crepe and the french toast! They have new menu items often and portions are on the smaller side but the food was still good. The decor and plates are super cute ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stacy DuBois
Amazing all around!
C L
I have left countless messages for the manager over the last 3 weeks and not once have my calls been returned. This was regarding a poor experience I had
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Diana Lavoie
Eating out for anyone with gluten intolerance/celiac disease is not easy, enjoyable or fun. VIV is outstanding on all fronts with peace of mind knowing you can order ANYTHING. It's all 100% gluten free. The menu is unique, creative and delicious. It was such a curated experience that we can't wait to go back. Start with the bread ( the BEST we have tasted ever). We had the Foret lumineuse mushroom with black garlic crema, Seacuterie plate and Confit de canard. Dessert was dulce de Leche choux pastry (cold) with warm caramel sauce. We devoured it! Our server (her name rhymes with wind...) was a delight. Thank you for the excellent, attentive service.. You made our evening so memorable.
Follow them on IG for the latest and menu updates. It changes so often that they can't keep up !
Dietary restrictions: 100 % gluten free menu
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paris Brest, Duck Confit
Vanessa B
Cute! My challenge was that we saw an ad for it on TikTok, but neither of us could find it when we tried to google 'gluten free restaurant Ottawa'. They need to optimize their website to work on findabilty with keywords.
I'm also curious about why they call one of their items 'Seitan Gnocchi' when seitan is gluten? And Gnocchi is potato?
These mushroom things were tasty, although the little brown dots of sauce on them made us think of tiny poops :P
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
CMC
The reviews for this place are fantastic, but my experience was lesser. Arrived to the smell of stale smoke, very unpleasant on a fresh fall day. The menu lacking - what brunch place has no eggs?! Portions small and expensive for what it was. I ordered granola bowl, which was basically a 30$ peach crisp. And when I left, I went around the corner to Farinella for a slice of pizza.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Emily J
Had an awesome gf brunch date with my sister. Started with the lox, it had this incredible whipped cheese and the smoked salmon was thicker than usual, but in a good way. Followed by the lemon meringue crepe which was so decadent especially with the crushed pistachio on top! The cocktails were also great and so was the service! Thanks Kelsey :) we will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eva Hubert
This was a lovely experience and it is such a pleasure to be able to order anything on the menu as someone who is celiac
Had a great dinner this weekend. I am Celiac and my husband has no food allergies. We had the duck and the seafood plate, as well as the recommended starters. The food was very good and the menu was fun. The dessert was delicious. Our server went above and beyond all evening. Definitely adding to our list
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aimee K
This amazing & wonderful restaurant is such a great addition to the gluten free community. My daughter & I are both celiac & both felt very taken care of & completely satisfied. The food was 5 star, the service was 5 star, the ambiance 5 star & the drinks 5 star of course. If I could give 10 stars I would. You will not be disappointed. We will definitely be back!
Dietary restrictions: Gluten intolerant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keith Burnage
A great place for anyone who has Celiac Disease, amazing gluten free menu and outstanding food and service. Yes it’s a bit pricey but it was such a pleasure to simply be able to order without having to worry can this be modified to be gluten free or any cross contamination. The service was excellent and the food was some of the best we have ever had. Definitely coming back.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K Vincent
We had a really wonderful time here last night. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was unique and amazing. Perfect for a date night (which we rarely get to do).
We had the bison and paired it with a glass of red. Was absolutely delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karlene Chapman
Cute gluten free option! The food was good, smaller portions consistent with the more upscale restaurant style. My one note is the while building was really hot, didn't seem to have air conditioning. Otherwise enjoyed our time, it was my birthday and they gave a lovely little dessert complimentary to my meal.
My experience at VIV was OK! It was not bad but it also didn't blow me away either. There was no one single thing that was a problem, but more a number of small things that contributed to making the experience what it was for me. For example, upon arrival, the restaurant was pretty cold - eventually the heating seemed to kick in and it became more comfortable but it was quite chilly for the first half of the evening. The space is quite cute and funky in its decor but the table lights are a cold white light, which gave a strange and cold feel to the space. The writing in the menu was super tiny and difficult to read (saying this as someone who doesn't have vision problems). Service was inexperienced and awkward at times but friendly. The food was enjoyable (the gnocchis were tasty and the sauce next to the duck confit was delicious). It's great to have this gluten-free option in the city and it has so many things going for it - I think little changes would go a long way to making this a 4-5 star experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
The server did a great job and the atmosphere was great. The food was very good but the portions for the price was not proportional. I probably would not return on my own because we did leave hungry and we ate almost one of everything an received a steep bill and a growling stomach. But overall no complaints about anything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried the brunch here and it was so nice! They are gluten free here and we tried the savoury crepe and the french toast! They have new menu items often and portions are on the smaller side but the food was still good. The decor and plates are super cute ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amazing all around!
I have left countless messages for the manager over the last 3 weeks and not once have my calls been returned. This was regarding a poor experience I had
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eating out for anyone with gluten intolerance/celiac disease is not easy, enjoyable or fun. VIV is outstanding on all fronts with peace of mind knowing you can order ANYTHING. It's all 100% gluten free.
The menu is unique, creative and delicious. It was such a curated experience that we can't wait to go back.
Start with the bread ( the BEST we have tasted ever). We had the Foret lumineuse mushroom with black garlic crema, Seacuterie plate and Confit de canard. Dessert was dulce de Leche choux pastry (cold) with warm caramel sauce. We devoured it!
Our server (her name rhymes with wind...) was a delight. Thank you for the excellent, attentive service.. You made our evening so memorable.
Follow them on IG for the latest and menu updates. It changes so often that they can't keep up !
Dietary restrictions: 100 % gluten free menu
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paris Brest, Duck Confit
Cute! My challenge was that we saw an ad for it on TikTok, but neither of us could find it when we tried to google 'gluten free restaurant Ottawa'. They need to optimize their website to work on findabilty with keywords.
I'm also curious about why they call one of their items 'Seitan Gnocchi' when seitan is gluten? And Gnocchi is potato?
These mushroom things were tasty, although the little brown dots of sauce on them made us think of tiny poops :P
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The reviews for this place are fantastic, but my experience was lesser. Arrived to the smell of stale smoke, very unpleasant on a fresh fall day. The menu lacking - what brunch place has no eggs?! Portions small and expensive for what it was. I ordered granola bowl, which was basically a 30$ peach crisp. And when I left, I went around the corner to Farinella for a slice of pizza.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Had an awesome gf brunch date with my sister. Started with the lox, it had this incredible whipped cheese and the smoked salmon was thicker than usual, but in a good way. Followed by the lemon meringue crepe which was so decadent especially with the crushed pistachio on top! The cocktails were also great and so was the service! Thanks Kelsey :) we will be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a lovely experience and it is such a pleasure to be able to order anything on the menu as someone who is celiac
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paris Brest
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a great dinner this weekend. I am Celiac and my husband has no food allergies. We had the duck and the seafood plate, as well as the recommended starters. The food was very good and the menu was fun. The dessert was delicious. Our server went above and beyond all evening. Definitely adding to our list
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This amazing & wonderful restaurant is such a great addition to the gluten free community. My daughter & I are both celiac & both felt very taken care of & completely satisfied. The food was 5 star, the service was 5 star, the ambiance 5 star & the drinks 5 star of course. If I could give 10 stars I would.
You will not be disappointed. We will definitely be back!
Dietary restrictions: Gluten intolerant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great place for anyone who has Celiac Disease, amazing gluten free menu and outstanding food and service. Yes it’s a bit pricey but it was such a pleasure to simply be able to order without having to worry can this be modified to be gluten free or any cross contamination. The service was excellent and the food was some of the best we have ever had. Definitely coming back.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a really wonderful time here last night. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was unique and amazing. Perfect for a date night (which we rarely get to do).
We had the bison and paired it with a glass of red. Was absolutely delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute gluten free option! The food was good, smaller portions consistent with the more upscale restaurant style. My one note is the while building was really hot, didn't seem to have air conditioning. Otherwise enjoyed our time, it was my birthday and they gave a lovely little dessert complimentary to my meal.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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