Best Restaurants in Ottawa (May 2026)

Canadian With Asian Fusion · Ottawa

What to order Gnocchi, Caesar Salad, Halibut

Middle Eastern · $ · Ottawa

What to order Shawarma, Poutine, Donair Poutine

French · $$$ · Ottawa

What to order Cheese Fondue, Pork Wellington, Steak Frites

American Comfort · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Bacon Cheeseburger, Smash Burger, Spicy Chicken Burger

Uyghur · Beechwood

What to order Big Plate Chicken (Dapanji), Sizzling Beef Plate, Lamb Shish Platter / Lamb Skewers

Ottawa

What to order Squash, Curry, Yogurt, Allium, Compost Mole & Brine, Mille-feuille

Modern European · Ottawa

4.7 ★

What to order Chicken Schnitzel, Duck Confit / Duck Frites, Beef Tataki and Eel Appetizer

$$ · Ottawa

What to order Wholewheat Sourdough, Blueberry Cronut, Sourdough French Toast

Vegan · $$ · Gatineau

What to order Kimchi Fries, Green Curry, Smoked Salmon Benny

$$$$ · Ottawa

4.7 ★

What to order Green Curry Coconut “Styrofoam”, Sea Bass with Crispy Spring Roll, Butter (Butterfly Shapes)

Burgers And Fries · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Baja Burger, Fries, Chicken Strips

$$ · Ottawa

What to order Foie & Sourdough, Bison Carpaccio, Hamachi Tartare / Crudo

Ottawa

What to order Café con Ube, Tim Tam & London Fog, Stuffed Dates

Latin American With Fusion · Ottawa

What to order Empanadas, Yucca Fries, Cuban Sandwich

Upscale Canadian · $$$$ · Ottawa

4.6 ★

What to order Steak, Duck, Mango Creme Brulee

French · $$ · Gatineau

What to order Magret de Canard (Duck Breast), Arancini au Pesto, Salade Tiède de Pieuvre (Warm Octopus Salad)

Pizza · Ottawa

What to order Mushroom Leek Pizza, Pljeskavica, Chicken Parmesan

Burgers · $$ · Orleans

What to order Brie Burger, Swiss Mushroom Melt, Mac and Cheese

French · $$ · Carleton Place

4.9 ★

What to order 7-Course Tasting Menu, 4-Course Tasting Menu, Wine Pairings

Ethiopian · $ · Ottawa

What to order Blue Nile Platter, Vegetarian Platter, Lamb Tips

Lebanese · $ · Ottawa

What to order Shawarma, Kofta Combo, Vegan Shiitake Mushroom

Modern European · Ottawa

What to order Braised Beef / Beef Shortrib, Steak & Frites, Yellowfin Tuna Crudo / Ahi Tuna

Casual American · $$ · Ottawa

What to order OG Burger, The Shroom, Fries

Modern French · Ottawa

4.6 ★

What to order Grilled Savoy Cabbage, Beef Tartare, Creton Croquettes

Italian · Gatineau

4.8 ★

What to order Focaccia with Thyme Butter (or Lemon Butter), Ravioli, Gnocchi

Italian · Ottawa

What to order Arancini, Zucchini Salad, Creste Rigate & Sausage Pasta

$$ · Ottawa

What to order Jerk Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast, Foghorn Leghorn with Mushroom Rockefeller

Moroccan · $$ · Gatineau

What to order Moroccan Buffet, Couscous aux légumes et souris d'agneau, Tajine à l’agneau

French-canadian Pub Fare · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Lucien Burger, Mussels and Fries, Poutine

Modern Canadian · $$$ · Ottawa

What to order Town Meatballs, Seafood Risotto, Scallop Ceviche

Creative French · Gatineau

What to order Fried Chicken, Poutine, Foie Gras and Apple Fritter Combo / Pain Doré au Foie Gras

Canadian Pizza · $$ · Metcalfe

What to order Meat Lover's Pizza, Colonnade Special Pizza, Vegetarian Pizza

Comfort · Ottawa

4.6 ★

What to order Smashed Burger, Fries, Beef Tartare

$$ · Ottawa

What to order Chicken Bao, Pork Dandan Noodles, Squash Dumplings

Authentic Italian · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Wood Fire Pizza, Calzone, Pasta

Canadian · Ottawa

What to order Pancakes, Roasted Potatoes / Homefries, Breakfast Sandwich

Italian · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Dill Potatoes, Truffle Mac n Cheese, Cheesy Dippers / Cheesy Garlic Bread

Ottawa

What to order Unique Hash Browns, Sourdough Pancakes, Breakfast Sammie

American Burgers · Ottawa

What to order Smash Burger, Sweet Potato Fries, Onion Rings

Mexican · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Crispy Fish Taco, Ribeye Taco, Pork Belly Taco

Classic American Diner · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Poutine, Milkshakes, Breakfast

Gourmet French · Ottawa

What to order Beef Tartare, Fried Oyster Mushrooms, Chou Hispi Roti

Modern Canadian · Ottawa

What to order Beef Cheek Pizza, Crispy Tuna, Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Italian · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Pizza (especially Margherita, Ortolano, Gigi, Nduja), Tiramisu, Gelato

Canadian · $$$ · Ottawa

What to order Deer Tartare, Scallops, Soft Shell Crab

Canadian Fast · $ · Orleans

What to order Poutine, Fries, Vegetarian Gravy

Italian Deli · Ottawa

What to order The Frankie, Smoked Turkey Sandwich, The Gabagool

$$ · Ottawa

What to order Spicy Chicken Burger, Classic Mini Burger, Banana Split Sundae

Sushi · $$$ · Ottawa

What to order Shrimp Tempura, Sashimi, Sushi and Rolls

Modern Canadian · $$$ · Ottawa

What to order Lamb Shank, Crème Brûlée, Duck Breast / Duck Confit

French · Ottawa

4.5 ★

What to order Beef Tartare, Steak Frites, Escargots

Neapolitan-style Pizza · Ottawa

What to order Pizza, Benjamin Button Pizza, Spicy Clarice Pizza

Taiwanese · $$ · Ottawa

4.6 ★

What to order Fried Chicken Bao, Brisket Bao, Wonton Chips and Dip

Shawarma · Ottawa

What to order Saj Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Plate, Mixed Platter

Authentic Chinese · $$ · Kanata

What to order Lamb with Cumin (B1), Dry-Fried Green Beans / 干煸四季豆, Beef in Chili Oil (Fu Qi Fei Pian / L7)

Japanese Izakaya With Fusion · $$$ · Gatineau

What to order Sushi, Chicken Katsu, Gyoza (Chicken/Beef)

New York-style Pizza · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Pepperoni Pizza, Sweetheart Pizza, Fun Guy Pizza

Japanese Sushi · $$ · Orleans

What to order Spicy Salmon Roll, Maki Rolls

Japanese And Chinese · $$ · Kanata

What to order Noodles, Fried Rice, Cheese Balls

Japanese Sushi · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Salmon Sashimi, Crispy Spicy Salmon Maki, Sushi Pizza

Bakery · Ottawa

What to order Meat and Cheese Pie, Shawarma (Chicken or Beef), Spinach Pockets

Shawarma · $ · Ottawa

What to order Shawarma Poutine, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Donair

Authentic Thai · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Bangkok Street Food, Spring Rolls, Grapaw Gai Sup

Sushi · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Black Dragon Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Spider Roll

French · $$$ · Chelsea

What to order Scallops with bacon and artichoke chips, Salad with smoked duck, Chef's Menu / Table d'hôte with wine pairing

Canadian Comfort · $ · Gatineau

What to order Poutine, Italian Poutine, Poutine with Montreal Smoked Meat

Italian · $$$ · Gatineau

What to order Trio de tartare, Carpaccio, Escargots

French · $$$ · Gatineau

What to order Foie Gras, Blue Cheese Escargots, Octopus and Chorizo appetizer

Chinese Noodles · $ · Ottawa

What to order Hand Pulled Noodle with Beef, Braised Beef Noodle Bowl, Beef Tendon

Seafood · Ottawa

What to order Lobster Risotto, Fish and Chips, Oysters Rockefeller

Lebanese · $ · Gatineau

What to order Shawarma, Bazooka Shawarma, Shish Taouk

Mediterranean · $$$$ · Ottawa

What to order Wagyu Beef, Porterhouse Steak, Seafood Tower

Mediterranean Brunch · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Ashta Pancake, Shawarma Benedict, Avocado Labneh

$ · Ottawa

What to order Shawarma (Chicken or Beef), Potatoes, Poutine

Japanese · Ottawa

What to order Octopus Appetizer, Salmon Kalma, Kaisen Chirashi

Middle Eastern · $ · Ottawa

What to order Beef Shawarma, Chicken Shawarma, Potatoes

Modern Canadian · $$$ · Ottawa

What to order Blind Sharing Menu, Kapow Cauliflower, Pork Bao Bun

Ottawa

What to order Smash Burger, Deep Cheese Burger with Mozza Patty, Vegan Spicy Chicken Burger

Modern Canadian · Ottawa

What to order Charcuterie Board, Tartare, Scallops

Northern Italian · $$$ · Nepean

4.6 ★

What to order White Truffle Pasta, Tiramisu, Meatballs (Polpettes)

Canadian · $$ · Orleans

What to order Calamari, Fish and Chips, Candied Bacon Caesar Salad

Shawarma · Ottawa

What to order Chicken Shawarma Platter, Saj Shawarma, Lentil Soup

Japanese With Asian Fusion · Ottawa

What to order The Beast Ramen, Dan Dan Noodles, Garlic Noodles

Modern Canadian · Ottawa

What to order Brisket, Roasted Hen & Leg Confit, Wild Mushroom Risotto

Smash Burgers · Gloucester

What to order Classic Burger, Mushroom Swiss burger, Hot & Smokey

Modern Canadian · Ottawa

4.8 ★

What to order 9-Course Blind Tasting Menu, Chawanmushi, Quail Beignet / Quail Timbit

Vietnamese · $ · Ottawa

What to order Beef Pho, Spicy Ramen with Rare Beef, Fresh Rolls with Peanut Sauce

$ · Ottawa

What to order Pili Pili Chicken, Plantains, All-Day Lunch Special

Pizza · $$ · Gatineau

What to order Pizza, Mousse au Chocolat, Salads

Neapolitan-style Pizza · Ottawa

What to order Queen Elizabeth Pizza, Bank Mushroom Pizza, Jalapeno Popper Pizza

Modern Canadian · Bar & Pub · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Pizza, Cocktails, Whipped Feta

Burmese · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Green Tea Leaf Salad (Laphet Thoke), Shan Khauk Swe (SKS), Eggplant Dish

Peruvian · Ottawa

What to order Ceviche, Anticuchos (Flank Steak Skewers), Pisco Sour

French · Ottawa

What to order Pork Belly Gnocchi, Tuna Tartare, Onglet Steak Frites with Foie Gras

Modern Canadian · $$ · Gatineau

What to order Ceviche de crevettes, Raviolis à la courge et pécanes, Tartare de truite

Ottawa

What to order Steak (Tenderloin, Chateaubriand, Wagyu), Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Octopus

Canadian And French · $$$ · Chelsea

4.7 ★

What to order Duck Confit, Venison Tartare, Fougères Salad

Mediterranean · Ottawa

What to order Chicken Shawarma Plate, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Garlic Potatoes

Italian · Ottawa

What to order Caesar Salad, Pizza (various), Zucchini Pizza with Whipped Ricotta

Canadian · $$$ · Ottawa

4.6 ★

What to order Mushroom on Toast, Lobster Spaghetti, Scallops

Roman-style Pizza · Chelsea

What to order Roman Pizza, Desserts (general), Sourdough Bread

$ · Ottawa

What to order Oxtail Platter, Jerk Chicken, Oxtail Patty

Japanese Ramen · $ · Ottawa

What to order Spicy Tantan Ramen, Miso Black Ramen (Tonkotsu Black), Tonkotsu Ramen

Sushi · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Sushi Party Platter (Medium), Platter for Two, Dynamite Roll

New York-style Pizza · Ottawa

What to order Made In Brooklyn, Meatball Pie, Mushroom Pizza with White Sauce

Middle Eastern · $ · Ottawa

What to order Shawarma Platter (Mix Plate), Shawarma Wrap, Garlic Potatoes

Mediterranean Lebanese · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Shawarma Bits Platter, Traditional Shawarma

Middle Eastern · $ · Ottawa

What to order Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Mixed Meat Platter, Chicken Shawarma Plate

Shawarma · $ · Ottawa

What to order Saj Shawarma (Chicken), Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Potatoes

Middle Eastern · $ · Ottawa

What to order Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Spicy Garlic Sauce, Potatoes

$ · Ottawa

What to order Chicken Shawarma, Falafel Bowl, Potatoes

Lebanese · Nepean

What to order Chicken Shawarma, Shawarma Platters, Garlic Sauce

Lebanese · $ · Ottawa

What to order Shawarma (Chicken or Beef), Meat Pies, Cheese Pies

Japanese Sushi · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Omakase, Dragon Eyes Maki, Carpaccio

Pan-asian With Modern Fusion · $$$ · Ottawa

What to order Honey Garlic Chicken, Donuts, Coconut Curry Fritters

Classic French · Ottawa

What to order Dessert, Appetizer platter, Fish dishes

Smash Burgers · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Smash Daddy Burger, Wagyu Daddy Burger, Fries

French · $$$ · Gatineau

What to order Wine Flight, Charcuterie and Cheese Board, French Onion Soup

Indian · $$ · Hunt Club

What to order Butter Chicken, Samosas, Thali

Sushi · $$ · Orleans

What to order Sushi Rolls, Nigiri Salmon, Rainbow Roll

Modern Canadian · Ottawa

What to order 5-Course Tasting Menu, Mushroom Soup, Soft Shell Crab

Middle Eastern · $ · Alta Vista

What to order Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Beef Shawarma, Combo Shawarma/Shish Taouk Sandwich

$$$ · Ottawa

4.7 ★

What to order Albacore Tuna Crudo, House-made Pasta (half portions available), Fried Brussels Sprouts with Cashew Cheese

Sushi · $$ · Ottawa

What to order 88 Roll, Sashimi Just For Me Platter, Hot Sake

Korean · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Bulgogi Bibimbap, Cheese DakGangJung (Boneless Chicken), Spicy Dak Gang Jung (Fried Chicken)

Northern Chinese Bbq With Korean Fusion · Ottawa

4.6 ★

What to order Lamb Shoulder, Blackened Chicken, Cold Glass Noodles

Indian · $$ · Ottawa

4.3 ★

What to order Maha Thali (Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian), Vegan Thali, Beef Curry

Canadian · $$ · Ottawa

4.7 ★

What to order Huevos Rancheros, Turkish Eggs, French Toast

Middle Eastern · $ · Orleans

What to order Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Falafel

Vegetarian · $$ · Ottawa

4.6 ★

What to order Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry, Vegan Brownies, Gluten Free Biscuits

Canadian Diner · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Morning Glory, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fried Chicken

Vietnamese · $ · Ottawa

What to order Pho, Beef Vermicelli Plate, Fried Shrimp Wontons

Seafood · $$$ · Ottawa

4.5 ★

What to order Oysters, Seafood Chowder, Black Cod

Japanese · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Omakase Experience, Uni Nigiri, Negitoro Handroll

Modern Canadian · $$$ · Ottawa

4.7 ★

What to order House Focaccia, Beef Carpaccio, Tangy Cucumber Salad

Fast · $$ · Ottawa

What to order Double Umbrella Burger, Chicken Burger, Mac and Cheese

$$ · Ottawa

4.5 ★

What to order Duck Wings, Hush Puppies, Fried Deviled Eggs

Canadian Gastropub · $$$ · Ottawa

What to order Duck Confit Eggs Benedict, Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ice Cream, Pork Benedict

Canadian Diner · $$ · Ottawa

What to order French Toast, Blackstone Eggs Benny, Breakfast Tostada

Lebanese · $ · Ottawa

What to order Chicken Shawarma, Cheese Pie Chicken Shawarma, Meat Shawarma