Best Restaurants in Ottawa (Mar 2026)

What to order Beef Pho, Fresh Spring Rolls, Rare Sirloin Pho

1 Elgin Restaurant

Canadian

Ottawa

4.2 ★

What to order Gnocchi, Salmon, Striploin

Absinthe

French · $$$

Ottawa

What to order Steak Frites, Beef Wellington, Cheese Fondue

Altay Flame Uyghur Cuisine

Uyghur

Beechwood

4.9 ★

What to order Sizzling Beef / Iron Plate Beef, Uyghur Noodles / Laghman, Pilav

Antheia

Vegan

Ottawa

5.0 ★

What to order Vegan Tasting Menu, Potato Pancake Snack, Summer Berries

Arlo Wine & Restaurant

Contemporary

Ottawa

What to order Schnitzel, Escargot, Halibut

Art-Is-In Bakery

Ottawa

What to order Sourdough French Toast, Croque Madame, Blueberry Cronut

Astoria Bistro Botanique

All-vegan · $$

Gatineau

What to order Kimchi Fries, Green Curry, Bao (Appetizer)

Atelier

Modern · $$$$

Ottawa

What to order Green Curry Coconut "Styrofoam", Sea Bass with Crispy Spring Roll, Duck Breast

Bar Lupulus

Ottawa

What to order Bison Carpaccio, Foie Gras with Homemade Bread, Hamachi Tartare

Bar Ocelli

Ottawa

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

Beckta Dining & Wine

$$$$

Ottawa

What to order Brown Butter Biscuits, Seared Duck Magret, Duck Leg Confit

Bistro Coqlicorne

French · $$

Gatineau

What to order Arancini, Smoked Duck Breast, Beef Tartare

Bistro Ristoro

Pizza

Ottawa

What to order Mushroom Leek Pizza, Pljeskavica, Chicken Parmesan

Bite Burger House on Tenth Line

Classic American · $$

Orleans

What to order Mac & Cheese, Truffle Fries, Onion Rings

Blue Nile Ethiopian

Ethiopian · $

Ottawa

What to order Blue Nile platter, Vegetarian platter, Lamb tips

Brassica

Modern European

Ottawa

What to order Scallops & Pork Belly, Yellowfin Tuna Crudo, Steak & Frites

Caméline

Italian

Gatineau

What to order Focaccia, Rabbit Cappelacci, Scallop Crudo

Cantina Gia

Italian

Ottawa

What to order Arancini Balls, Lamb Pasta, Carbonara

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner

Ottawa

What to order Blueberry Pancake, Breakfast Slider, French Toast

Chez Fatima

Moroccan · $$

Gatineau

What to order Lamb Tagine, Chicken Tagine with Lemon and Olives, Couscous

Chez Lucien

Pub Fare · $$

Ottawa

What to order Burgers (especially Frieda and Diego), Chicken Dijon, Fettuccine Steak

Citizen

Contemporary · $$$

Ottawa

What to order Town Meatballs, Seafood Risotto, Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Colonnade Pizza

Canadian Pizza · $$

Metcalfe

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

Corner Peach

Comfort

Ottawa

What to order Smash Burger, Beef Tartare, Fried Fish Sammy

Datsun

Asian · $$

Ottawa

What to order Pork Belly Bao, Squash Dumplings, Chicken Bao

Del Piacere

Authentic Italian · $$

Ottawa

What to order Wood Fire Pizza, Calzone, Pasta

DreamLand Cafe

Italian · $$

Ottawa

What to order Spicy Caesar Salad, Pesto Fettuccine, Rosé Pasta

El Camino (Elgin)

Mexican · $$

Ottawa

What to order Pork Belly Taco, Ox Tongue Taco, Eggplant Taco

Elgin Street Diner

Ottawa

What to order Poutine, Milkshakes, Caramel Carrot Cheesecake

Ember

Fusion

Ottawa

What to order Truffle Parmesan Herb Fries, Beef Tartare, Spicy Crispy Tuna / Crispy Tuna Bites

Fairouz Cafe

Middle Eastern · $$$

Ottawa

Fauna

Modern Canadian · $$$

Ottawa

What to order Lobster Bisque, Soft Shell Crab, Scallops

Fritomania

Canadian Fast · $

Orleans

What to order Poutine, Fries, Vegetarian Gravy

Gezellig

Modern Canadian · $$$

Ottawa

What to order Duck Breast / Duck Confit, Crème Brûlée, Breakfast Poutine

Gitanes

French

Ottawa

What to order Steak Frites, Beef Tartare, Crab Spaghetti

Giulia

Italian

Ottawa

What to order Ezzo Pizza, Sweet Tony Pizza, Half Nelson Pizza

Gongfu Bao

Asian · $$

Ottawa

What to order Brisket Bao, Fried Chicken Bao, Tofu Bao

Harbin Chinese Restaurant 哈尔滨老道外砂锅居

Chinese · $$

Kanata

What to order Spicy Beef in Chili Oil, Stir-Fried Green Beans, Lamb with Cumin

Haru Izakaya

Japanese Izakaya · $$$

Gatineau

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

Heartbreakers Pizza - Parkdale Ave

Pizza · $$

Ottawa

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

Holly's Hot Chicken

Ottawa

What to order Hot Chicken Sandwich, Honey Hot Sandwich, Habanero Hot Chicken Sandwich

Khao Thai Restaurant

Thai · $$

Ottawa

What to order Miang Som, Massaman Curry, Pad Thai

L'Orée du Bois

French · $$$

Chelsea

What to order Scallops with bacon and artichoke chips, Smoked duck salad, Soup

La Pataterie Hulloise

Canadian Comfort · $

Gatineau

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

La Squadra - Restaurant Cuisine Italienne

Italian · $$$

Gatineau

What to order Wild Boar, Escargots, Linguine Louisana

Le Cellier

French Bistro · $$$

Gatineau

What to order Foie Gras, Blue Cheese Escargots, Pieuvre et Chorizo (Octopus and Chorizo)

Le Mien - Craft Noodle - 乐面 - ByWard Market, Ottawa

Chinese Noodles · $

Ottawa

What to order Hand Pulled Noodle with Beef (Beef Noodle Soup), Braised Beef Noodles, Chinese Meat Burger

Le Poisson Bleu

Seafood

Ottawa

What to order Oysters, LPB Chowda, Lobster Risotto

Mati

Modern Canadian · $$$$

Ottawa

What to order Seafood Tower, Ribeye Steak, Meatballs

Nagi Sushi

Japanese

Ottawa

What to order Shrimp Tempura, Nigiri, Sashimi Platter

North & Navy

Italian · $$$

Nepean

What to order Mediterranean Eggplant, White Truffle Pasta, Butternut Squash Mezzaluna

Occo Kitchen

Canadian · $$

Orleans

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

Paper Tiger Noodle Bar

Asian Fusion

Ottawa

What to order The Beast Ramen, Dan Dan Noodles, Chicken Karaage

Parlour

Modern Canadian

Ottawa

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

Pearson Street - Smash Burgers N’ Melts

Smash Burgers

Gloucester

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

Perch Restaurant

Contemporary

Ottawa

What to order 9 Course Tasting Menu, Bison Three Ways, Fried Duck Balls

Pili Pili Charcoal Grilled Chicken

Ottawa

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

Piz'za-za – Restau | Bar à Vin

Pizza · $$

Gatineau

4.2 ★

What to order Pizza, Mousse au chocolat, Salads

Pizza Nerds (Centretown)

Pizza

Ottawa

What to order Percy Pizza, Lyon Pizza, Lisgar - House Sausage Pizza

Rabbit Hole

Upscale Pub · Bar & Pub · $$

Ottawa

What to order White Pizza, Oysters, Cocktails

Rangoon Restaurant

Burmese · $$

Ottawa

What to order Green Tea Salad (Laphet Thoke), Shan Khauk Swe (SKS) / Shan KaukSwel Chicken, Eggplant Dish (Vegetarian)

Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine

Peruvian

Ottawa

What to order Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Pacific Tiradito

Restaurant Antonyme

Gatineau

What to order Tartare de truite, Bacon, dattes et pétoncles, Octopus appetizer

Restaurant e18hteen

Contemporary

Ottawa

What to order Chateaubriand, Grilled Octopus, Seafood Tower

Restaurant Les Fougères

French · $$$

Chelsea

What to order Duck Confit, Fougeres Salad, Venison Tartare

Retro Gusto

Italian

Ottawa

What to order Zucchini Pizza with Whipped Ricotta, Caesar Salad, Salamino Pizza

Riviera Ottawa

Modern Canadian · $$$

Ottawa

What to order Beef Tartare, Mushrooms on Toast, Grilled Sea Bass

Roberto Pizza Romana

Roman-style Pizza

Chelsea

What to order Roman Pizza (various flavors), Mortadella and Pistachio Pizza, Sourdough Baguettes

Run2Patty

Caribbean · $

Ottawa

What to order Oxtail Platter, Beef Patty, Curry Goat

Sansotei Ramen

Japanese Ramen · $

Ottawa

What to order Spicy Tantan, Miso Black, Tonkotsu Black

Schoolhouse Pizza

New York-style Pizza

Ottawa

What to order Made In Brooklyn Pizza, Caesar Salad, Dipping Sauces / Spicy Honey

Shawarma Palace

Middle Eastern · $

Ottawa

What to order Shawarma Platter, Crispy Sandwich, Garlic Potatoes

Shinka Sushi Bar

Japanese Sushi · $$

Ottawa

What to order Dragon Eyes Maki, Senshi Roll, Tenji Roll

Sidedoor

Asian Fusion · $$$

Ottawa

What to order Panang Beef, Baos, Coconut Curry Fritters

Signatures Restaurant

French

Ottawa

What to order Amuse Bouche with Scallop, Earl Grey Ice Cream Dessert, Multi-Course Gourmet Dinner

Soif Bar à vin

French · $$$

Gatineau

What to order Charcuterie and Cheese Board, French Onion Soup, Spaghetti alla Chitarra

SONA THE INDIAN KITCHEN

Indian · $$

Hunt Club

What to order Butter Chicken, Paneer Kalimirch, Dal Makhni

Stofa Restaurant

Contemporary

Ottawa

What to order Soft Shell Crab, Mushroom Soup, Tuna Tartare

Supply and Demand

Contemporary Canadian · $$$

Ottawa

What to order Baked Alaska, Kale Salad, Sweet Corn Agnolotti

Table SODAM

Korean · $$

Ottawa

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

TAKUMI BBQ

Asian Bbq

Ottawa

What to order Grilled Meats, Cold Noodles, Smoked Pork Head

Thali

Indian · $$

Ottawa

What to order Traditional Thali, Maha Thali, Lobster & Lamb Biryani

The Belmont

Eclectic Fare · $$

Ottawa

What to order Huevos Rancheros, Turkish Eggs, French Toast

The King Eddy

Canadian · $$

Ottawa

4.2 ★

What to order Weekend Special: Turkey Dinner Benny, Morning Glory Breakfast Sandwich, French Toast

The Noodle House

Vietnamese · $

Ottawa

What to order Beef Pho, Fried Shrimp Wontons, Pad Thai with Chicken, Shrimp and Pork

Town

Modern Canadian · $$$

Ottawa

What to order Town Meatballs, House Focaccia, Beef Carpaccio

Umbrella Burger

American Burgers · $$

Ottawa

What to order Smash Burger (Single Cheeseburger), Chicken Burger, Mac & Cheese

Union Local 613

Southern American · $$

Ottawa

What to order Shrimp & Grits, Union Fried Chicken, Nashville Spiced Crispy Seitan Sandwich

Wellington Gastropub

$$$

Ottawa

What to order Duck Confit, Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ice Cream, Smoked Trout Benedict

Wilf & Ada's (No reservations)

Ottawa