26 Best Wine Bars in Ottawa

“We go here every year for Valentines Day the last few years ❤️ we love trying new things!“

“Highly recommend! I was hesitant at first because I had no idea what the majority of menu items were. I was completely blown away. I am a very picky person, but the menu and how the food was explained in full detail, no matter the question by our incredible waitress was the first sign this is the place to be! A huge thank you to the waitress especially, the staff as a whole and a huge high-five to the chefs for clearly putting your all in to every single menu item. I was fortunate enough to run in to one of the owners and give my nothing short of positive feedback. He was so grateful and humble. Keep it up all! Would recommend to anyone. Will be back!“

“great space, awesome knowledgeable staff, incredible wine list and they were even able to accommodate a fussy vegan with fresh flavourful food.“

“Inspired cocktails, truly decadent delicious meals, and Josee L was truly the most empathetic and attentive server possibly ever. The vibe is ever so slightly more upscale than I anticipated but it was welcomed! Very luxury. Very delish. So so good. Please go.“

“Awesome atmosphere and friendly staff“

“I was lucky enough to come to a beautiful wedding at the estate. There are a couple of venues for parties of different sizes. I loved the decor and rustic nature of everything.
A few things brushed me the wrong way but overall this is a beautiful space!“

“Service is impeccable. The staff are warm and lovely. Food was delicious. I ordered the duck au poivre and it was cooked perfectly with a mix of well-seasoned vegetables. It was hard to choose from their menu and I’d love to come back for their lobster and steak dishes! I also had some of my friend’s brussel sprouts and it was amazing. Another friend ordered the mulled wine and while I didn’t taste it, it smelled wonderful.“

“I wanted to take a picture of the food because it was absolutely delicious, but honestly, enjoying every bite was my only priority at that moment. Taking a picture was the last thing on my mind!

The food is really, really good. The Burrata was exceptional — definitely one of my favourites ever. The mushroom pasta was absolutely delicious as well.

A special mention to Angie, who was excellent! She was super kind, enthusiastic, and full of positive energy. Everything about this place was amazing.

100% recommended“

“Went to celebrate my birthday what a great choice. The service was excellent, The food was beautiful presented and the taste was amazing. Not our first visit and won't be our last.“

“Great food and fantastic service Highly recommended“

“Absolutely amazing experience. Everything tasted great and the great service matched the food. Chef Blackie made us feel like royalty but he had the same candour with every other table so I guess it's just his way. We did the tasting menu. Can't wait to try the regular menu. The esthetics of the restaurant was also very refreshing with ample parking to compliment.“

“I can not emphasize enough how there are eating establishments, restaurants, GREAT restaurants & then there is Harmon's. You & your guests do not go for a meal at Harmon's, you go for a service & meal EXPERIENCE! From the moment you visit the specialty meats shop to being greeted & seated to being treated like a most valuable guest to the meal including a fantastic, not to miss dessert, this is beyond outstanding in every way. 3rd straight year for our wedding anniversary and we will return without question.“

“Unpretentious, unique menu, great service & great people!“

“Amazing food, staff and atmosphere. Loved it!“

“i add an amaizing expérience with some members of my family the food is excellent i really liked every thing that we eat and the atmosphere was really cool i recommande it to every one“

“Our experience at Lexington was a mix of incredible BBQ and exceptional customer service. When we were first seated, we were placed next to a very loud table and I could barely hear my wife. I talked to the owner and he went above beyond, putting us in the private room at the back of the restaurant. It was fantastic! We then ordered 2 BBQ platters I couldn't recommend this sampler for couples more highly. We had the brisket which fell apart beautifully and had an amazing bark, we had the fork and knife fried chicken which was probably the best fried chicken ever with this glaze that we kept dipping in. We had the pulled pork which was so flavorful and NOT dry at all. We had the halloumi which was nice when filled in the Carolina BBQ sauces. For sides I have a special order for you to try since you made it this far into the review. Get the mac and cheese and substitute the pulled pork for JACK FRUIT! It's the best mac and cheese ever, a true revelation. It's like discovering pineapple on pizza, SO GOOD!! Very sweet but also a bit spicy because they put a spicy sauce on the jack fruit. This was so good. The other stand out side dish was the brussel sprouts, wow are they ever good especially when you get to the bottom. While we could have had a terrible experience next to the large party, the owner at Lexington made our experience 5 star and the food was so fantastic. So 5 stars all around, one of the best night destinations in Ottawa!“

“We had a lovely dinner at Joe's in Almonte tonight. Great service, good food and all around enjoyable.“

“cortese gentile professionale“

“My experience was amazing. The food and service was genuinely outstanding. I was blown away by the customer service and friendliness of the staff. The server had impeccable knowledge of the menu and the food was to die for. I would definitely 10/10 recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to be blown away by a local restaurant with unique interior and delicious one of kind cuisine.“

“We had an amazing experience at la favorita in Little Italy Ottawa and I had to leave a review! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was fantastic. What really stood out was the service and the owners care. Our server Houda was very friendly , and made us feel welcomed. You can tell the team really cares about their customers. The vibe was warm and welcoming, not too loud — perfect for a date night.“

“I recently celebrated my 50th birthday at Mezzanotte and it was a very nice experience. Not only is the restaurant aesthetically pleasing, the ambiance was amazing. I can’t say enough about our server Sue, she was attentive, personable, funny and made my first experience here a memorable one. We were a bigger group so I got to taste quite a few appetizers and everything was delicious. Main course was also to perfection! I can’t wait to pay them another visit soon.“

“Excellent vegan option. Atmosphere was nice and cozy. Will definitely come back!“

“Yessss very good , me and my wife is are best restaurant now and very nice people“

“I caught up with an old friend today for lunch and we couldn't have picked a better restaurant. The food was delicious and the margaritas amazing - both the regular one and the strawberry one. The decor is charming, fun and colourful. Our server took good care of us. We will definitely be back!“

“We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Med on June 26, 2026, and were delighted from the moment we walked in. Parker and Angela took exceptional care of us—the service was flawless and the food was outstanding. Between the beautiful decor, wonderful atmosphere, and top-tier hospitality, it was a truly memorable evening. Thank you for making her birthday so special. We will definitely be back!“

“Hosted a retirement party for approx 85 people. Chris, the General Manager , was great to work with. He made sure that enough staff was present and accommodated our group!

The staff were excellent , friendly, and made the evening go very well.

If your looking for an informal get together or in our case a retirement party, Taproom 260 is a great place to host it!

Thank you Chris and your staff! Well done!“