Canadian Restaurants near Vanier, ON

“Nothing bad about this place! Staff were nice and efficient. Food portions were generous. Pricing was appropriate. Food tasted great, all our meals were made correctly and each with excellent care for plate appearance! Amazing place to go for breakfast!“

“What a pleasure to have been able to reopen the restaurant with you! Everything was perfect and the service impeccable! nice discovery!“

“Miscommunication with one of our 6 dinners, but they were very quick to listen, and correct the error with a change of meal.

It was a very busy dinner time, they did have 6 birthday dinners happening just in our time there.

Thanks, Montana's on Merivale Rd. in Napean! (Server: Rob aka. Party!)“

“WOW great food, great atmosphere and most of all our server Kady was phenomenal! Very respectful, kind, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and cocktails. Would definitely recommend this location in Ottawa and ask for Kady!!! 💕 🍹🍸“

“We received a gift card from a family member for $100 USD as a Christmas Present and were excited about enjoying a meal at this restaurant. The gift card was purchased directly from Joey's, not a 3rd party. We went and everything initially about the restaurant was very enjoyable. The food was very good, the service was attentive and we enjoyed our experience until the cheque arrived. When we we presented the gift card (electronically) our server went to speak with a ⁶manager and then returned to inform us that the $100 USD would be honoured in Canadian dollars. $100 USD is worth $144.50 Canadian dollars according to google when checked today. We paid the bill and tipped the service team 22% and left after effectively having $44.50 taken from us and our family member in what felt like to us, theft by conversion. The manager in question did not come to follow up after our expressing our disappointment JOEY's is already a very expensive restaurant. Further, the gift card information indicates that Joey's has US based restaurants. I'm quite sure that Canadian dollar gift cards are not accepted at par in the US. This ruined for us, what was otherwise a positive experience, through what felt like to us, an act of corporate greed and impersonal profiteering. After this experience we will not be back and sadly, I cannot recommend JOEY's as a place for anyone else to dine at. Any company that sells a gift card directly and then fails to deliver full value is patently dishonest, in my opinion.“

“Outstanding experience, from the service to the food. I took Istanbul Basha and felt could feed 2 persons, keep up the great work“

“The atmosphere is classy. The restaurant was packed and obviously a local favourite. The presentation was beautiful. The beet salad was delicious. Unfortunately I found several chicken bones in my meal. They sort of comped me, but didn’t. This left me with mixed feelings.“

“Thank you Chris for the friendly and great service yesterday, while we celebrated my daughter's graduation from Ottawa U . It was nice to relax and enjoy our delicious food. This is our favorite restaurant.“

“We had a celebration for my mom after she passed just recently with a long weekend approaching we had no idea of who we could get River lounge Catering was recommended to us. It couldn’t have been more perfect. Everybody raved about the quality of service, the food, the display . and their professionalism. For our family they deserve five stars thank you so much. V“

“Simultaneously homely and inventive, this is exactly the kind of eatery we need more of in the world. I had the bento bowl with crispy tofu and it was 10/10 — real ingredients, totally unpretentious, but a satisfying meal at a totally reasonable price. The ice cream chaser somehow was even better. If you live around here, congrats you have won the local restaurant lottery. If not — visit these lovely people and their lovely food when you can!“

“The absolute best of the best!!!! The cocktails were delicious, the tartar was out of this world, the bread, the main meal… so very satisfied!“

“Update: We went here for my bday and Anniversary dinner. As always Chef Ryan's food was outstanding. Did an extensive review on trip advisor for our end of May 2026 visit.

The food here is always delicious. Its always a culinary treat for us. Real comforting well balanced food, rich in flavours, perfectly cooked proteins with seasonal ingredients and textural notes to round out the dishes.

Always look forward to our visits here. For us one its one of the absolute best restaurants in ottawa. CHEF Ryan always delivers 🙌 👌 a memorable meal and experience for us.

My wife and I have eaten here on 7 occasions. We really enjoy Chef Ryan's creative, delicious food. We go back every menu change and we have always had great service, a wonderful ambiance and great views of the city. Weve enjoyed dishes of foie gras, scallops, shortribs, pork belly, innovative salads and never has one disappointed. Most importantly however is the excellent quality sourced ingredients and food prepared and expedited with care. See you soon! We highly recommend this restaurant and always tell friends about it.“

“Delicious food with interesting and well-balanced spice mix. Portions are ample, but not excessive, and price-to-food ratio feels fair. The service was outstanding, in the sense that the staff were friendly in a genuine manner. I did take-out, so I can not speak to the quality of dine-in service. The ambiance is fine, the restaurant has the vibe of a place where you would expect a group of Middle-Eastern seniors to hang out and have tea all day, that sort of coziness. Nothing flashy, but completely fine. We’ll be back for sure.“

“Really great place to enjoy awesome food!!! ambiance and service are great 👍 can't go wrong. Bring her there and you are set lol“

“Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten in my life and I’m not kidding. The chef Arup Jana made an off-menu item for us because it was so good I’d contacted him about it (roasted carrot and brie soup, created for a charity event I attended last month). We had soup at the restaurant and also bought several more servings as takeout to bring home. We also tried about seven of their tapas plates and every single one was incredible. Please go to this restaurant.“

“Amazing delicious like home made food, takeout from Uber was packaged perfectly“

“Amazing gastronomical dining experience.“

“Stop reading this and go. Sooooooo delicious…. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“Reynolds has been an amazing breakfast spot for me. I have eating restrictions and they have accommodated my needs. The staff is great and friendly as well.“

“Absolutely wonderful experience. Food was amazing and the service was among the best I’ve ever witnessed. I’d give 6 stars if I could.“

“Cool vibe, great staff, delicious eats, validated parking…nothing but good things to say! Went for brunch today and will definitely be back…looking forward to trying the whole menu!!“

“Excellent food, excellent service! Just enjoyed a beautiful buffet with a wonderful selection of international dishes, plus scrumptious desserts! The hostess, servers, and chefs were very courteous and friendly. I would highly recommend checking out this gem!“

“My husband and I visited the Spin Kitchen bar for drinks to celebrate our anniversary. We came to Ottawa to celebrate. We met some amazing people that were also visiting. It truly was a great evening and the staff are very friendly and social.“

“Especial thanks to Chef Dave for the delicious food and the morning guy server who is helpful and hands on. Hands down to the mouthwatering food and delicious. above and beyond my expectation of the food and customer service. highly recommended 5/5 .“

“Ali was exceptional! She had great banter with our sassy friend group. She made GREAT drink recommendations and made the experience one to remember! Would absolutely recommend coming here for a bite or a few drinks with your favourite people!“

“I usually order the steak. But the onion rings have been terrible lately. Can you go back to the original way. Or give French's fried onions please.“

“One of the best dining experiences I've ever had in Ottawa. Everything was exceptional - the food, the pacing of dinner, the service. Phil was our waiter and made our visit more than just a dinner, it was an experience. Very highly recommend“

“We love the breakfast buffet at Daly's and go regularly with our young kids. The staff are all amazing! Cant say enough good things about the service from all the kind servers and hosts at Daly's who all go out of their way to make sure we have a great brunch.“

“Highly reccommend! Friendly service, fresh vedgies, beautiful / clean display. Would not hesitate to go back! Thank you, my salad was on point and very delish! Chicken on top was cooked to perfection, not dry at all...“

“We actually had a bad experience at Kelseys back in 2023, but I am so incredibly glad we decided to give it another try. The biggest reason we keep coming back week after week is our amazing waitress, Anne!
Anne is always absolutely awesome. She completely turned our perception of this location around, and her fantastic service and welcoming attitude make our weekly visits something we genuinely look forward to. If you go, definitely ask for Anne—she’s the absolute best!“

“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.“

“We had a great experience at this restaurant. The service was very personal and the food was exceptional, from the quality of the ingredients to the plating and the taste. We felt this restaurant offers a really great value compared to other less innovative and impersonal restaurants available nowadays. Thank you for an especial dinner experience.“

“Nous avons pris le service à la chambre et nos repas furent délicieux. Nous étions en famille et les repas enfants étaient tout autant impressionnant. La bavette était la cuisson demandée, tendre et excellente au goût. Burger des bois était divin. La poutine était impressionnante au goût. Le service était rapide et nous avons été biens servis. Nous recommandons à 110% , une belle découverte 👏“

“A wonderful Friday night experience celebrating a friend’s birthday. Beautiful, relaxing and cosy ambiance, with friendly and prompt service by Luanne. The mixologist really knows what she’s doing with the handcrafted cocktails and each drink was served in just the perfect glass. Charcuterie and mezze platters were unique and delicious. A fantastic spot for date night, solo dining or with a crowd for happy hour.“

“If you’re reading this and considering Lago as your wedding venue, I need you to go ahead and book it RIGHT NOW! We truly could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding day. We had our ceremony in the upstairs Vista room and reception in the down stairs Main room.

From the beautiful location overlooking Dow’s Lake, to the AMAZING food, incredible bar, and most importantly, the outstanding staff, Lago exceeded every expectation we had. Gyneya, Kim, Derek, and every single member of the Lago team went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect.

They were extremely attentive, professional, and made the entire experience feel so seamless. We felt completely taken care of from start to finish and couldn’t be more grateful that we chose this incredible venue to celebrate such a special day.“

“The Pinecrest Milestones continues to be one of our favorite restaurants for a meal out. The menu selection is great and the quality of the food consistent. You can choose healthy options or indulge in fries and burgers. What we also appreciate is the attention to allergies, GF options and vegan options. Tonight we had the pleasure to sit in our favorite server, Laurie. She’s been there for a long time and makes a visit to the restaurant a memorable experience.“

“Awesome space for group events!“

“Absolutely amazing service. The servers all know the menu like the back of their hand, and are very friendly.
The food options are quite diverse with options for everyone. I'd highly reccomend getting the poutine.
I didn't get a chance to try to desserts, but they looked pretty darn good. Would really reccomend coming here if you're in the area.“

“Excellent food drink and service“

“Went there for Sunday brunch with some friend. delicious! It is busy, so you can't stay their too long to mingle. that's the only negative part.“

“Excellent food and vibe. Perfect date night for me and my wife!“

“neat, kind staff, good atmosphere“

“Meilleurs restaurants à déjeuner dans la région. C'est simple , chaleureux , conviviale et on se sent comme à la maison. C'est à ce resto que je vais quand j'ai envie d'avoir un petit baume sur le cœur ! On est toujours très bien accueilli et la nourriture est fait avec beaucoup d'amour CA SE GOÛTE ♥️ Merci encore pour le bel accueil. A bientôt xx“

“We had the burrata as a starter. Generous portion and delicious. We had pizzas and spaghetti with meatballs for mains. The pizzas were great. The spaghetti not as much, but it's ok. For dessert, we had the panna cotta, the tiramisu and the tartufo. The three of them were great. Authentic Italian food in a beautiful neighbourhood.“

“Wonderful fondue in the winter!“

“I happen to be a transgendered woman wearing my dress being with a sister friend -I was very nervous as being transgendered yes busy when came in the atmosphere the staff the waitress was so open comfortable waitress serving us great“

“This has become one of my go-to spots in town for Jamaican food. Top tier service and the food actually amazed me. Coming from Toronto, there are few places I’ll trust for their Jamaican cuisine but Reggae Rooster impressed me and I’ll definitely be back.“

“Had a great night celebrating my husband’s birthday there. Amazing waiter Bob, had him before. Super nice. Made the time even more great. We will for sure be back! Great food too!“

“My husband and I had a late lunch at Jack Astor‘s at Lansdowne Park to watch the FIFA game. Starr was our server and she was great! Super friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed the food and Starr. First time at this location and we will be back!“

“Great place! Highly recommended! Check it out today!“