28 Best Wine Bars near Gatineau

“First time visitor on March 23, to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The restaurant was happily booked up when I tried to make a reservation, so I was only able to secure a table at 5:15pm. I left a little note asking them to keep us in mind if there was a cancellation for a later spot, and they contacted me by email, text, and phone when a later table became available for 6:15pm. Very responsive and friendly staff. Our time at Soif was marvellous. The staff were friendly and extremely professional. Service was relaxed yet very polished. Our server was knowledgeable about the wine and took great care to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. We had a flight of wine to start, followed by a beautiful bottle of white, and a flight of bubbles to end our evening. We shared a half cheese/half charcuterie platter that came with a mountain of crispy and delicious crostini, the latter being refilled without having to ask. Such a small but lovely touch. We also shared roasted Brussels sprouts, frites and aioli, a bison tartare, and grilled radicchio, that were all delicious. They surprised my friend with a little dessert wine and candle to acknowledge her birthday, which was so kind and thoughtful. I have not a single critique. The team here works like a well-oiled machine. No one seemed frantic or rushed. It was a lovely evening. I (we) will definitely be back. Santé!“

“Voici un exemple d’avis 5 étoiles pour un restaurant italien : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Une expérience absolument incroyable ! La nourriture était délicieuse, pleine de saveurs authentiques italiennes. Les pâtes étaient parfaitement al dente et la sauce maison était tout simplement exquise. Le service était chaleureux et attentionné, on se sent vraiment bien accueilli. L’ambiance est conviviale et élégante à la fois. Je recommande fortement ce restaurant, j’y retournerai sans hésiter !“

“Love the vibe ! Our server was awesome“

“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.“

“Le propriétaire connaît ses vins et vous conseille de façon professionnelle, ambiance sympathique et nourriture délicieuse!!“

“Awesome atmosphere and friendly staff“

“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.“

“Great food and fantastic service Highly 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.“

“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!“

“We had a lot of time before our flight, so we stopped in for a bevy and a bite (April 25, 2026). Very happy to see that they had a couple of IPAs available as well as a decent selection of wines. We ordered drinks and the truffle popcorn, and followed that up with bruschetta. It wasn't very busy when we arrived, so we chatted a bit with Liam, who was helpful and friendly. I work in the wine industry, and when I found out he was interested in wines, we had a great conversation. He made our day an unexpected delight.“

“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“

“We celebrated my wife’s birthday at Lexington Smokehouse & Bar with our baby daughter and family, and it was an absolute standout evening. The place was packed, but the staff still delivered 12/10 service — attentive, friendly, and genuinely warm even on a busy night. They handled our group (including a little one) perfectly and even helped with the whole cake thing so we could do a proper birthday celebration right at the table.14
The food was amazing — smoky, flavorful BBQ done right with generous portions and that authentic North Carolina-inspired touch. Everything from the meats to the sides hit the mark, and we left completely satisfied. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable, making it ideal for family celebrations.10
If you’re in Ottawa looking for great barbecue, excellent cocktails, and top-tier service, Lexington is the spot. Highly recommend — we’ll definitely be back! 🎂🔥“

“Tatyana, our server, was absolutely amazing. She is a very kind and amazing individual and we are so glad that we got to meet her. The food is also very delicious. The menu has tons of interesting unique options that you wouldn’t necessarily see elsewhere and the deserts are just as remarkable.“

“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’re two Nova Scotia moms in town for the Canadian Ringette Championship, and we ended up coming back to this restaurant FOUR nights in a row—which really says it all! Every visit was consistently amazing. We tried the steak sandwich, steak bites, French Onion soup, burgers, and the fish and chips (which were amazing). Everything was fresh, delicious, and exactly what we needed after long days at the rink. But the absolute highlight of our experience was Leslie. She is truly one of the best servers we’ve ever had—so warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. By the end of our week, we felt like we had made a new friend. Getting to know her was such a treat, and she made each visit even more special. Amazing food, incredible service, and an experience that kept us coming back night after night. Thank you for making our time here so memorable—especially you, Leslie! 💙“

“We had a great time... first time and meal was great but not exceptional. We were wondering which part of Italy it was from.. North or South! As there is a difference!! Service was exceptional and the place is eloquent! It is reasonably priced and will not hesitate to go again!“

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

“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.“

“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!“