Best Contemporary Restaurants in Ottawa (Mar 2026)
6 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated March 16, 2026
Arlo Wine & Restaurant
Ottawa
What to order Schnitzel, Escargot, Halibut
Citizen
Ottawa
What to order Town Meatballs, Seafood Risotto, Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Perch Restaurant
Ottawa
What to order 9 Course Tasting Menu, Bison Three Ways, Fried Duck Balls
Restaurant e18hteen
Ottawa
What to order Chateaubriand, Grilled Octopus, Seafood Tower
Stofa Restaurant
Ottawa
What to order Soft Shell Crab, Mushroom Soup, Tuna Tartare
Supply and Demand
Ottawa
What to order Baked Alaska, Kale Salad, Sweet Corn Agnolotti
Top Best Contemporary in Ottawa
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlo Wine & RestaurantContemporary | |
4.7 ★542 reviews | Schnitzel, Escargot | 340 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9 |
| 2 | Perch RestaurantContemporary | |
4.8 ★275 reviews | 9 Course Tasting Menu, Bison Three Ways | 300 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R6 |
| 3 | Restaurant e18hteenContemporary | 4.5 ★ | Chateaubriand, Grilled Octopus | 18 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5 | |
| 4 | Stofa RestaurantContemporary | 4.8 ★ | Soft Shell Crab, Mushroom Soup | 1356 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3C3 | |
| 5 | Supply and DemandContemporary Canadian | 4.8 ★1,211 reviews | Baked Alaska, Kale Salad | 1335 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B7 | |
| 6 | CitizenContemporary | 4.7 ★517 reviews | Town Meatballs, Seafood Risotto | 207 Gilmour St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0N9 |
Ranked by editorial awards and verified diner reviews.