Best French Restaurants in Ottawa (Mar 2026)
8 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated March 16, 2026
Absinthe
Ottawa
What to order Steak Frites, Beef Wellington, Cheese Fondue
Bistro Coqlicorne
Gatineau
What to order Arancini, Smoked Duck Breast, Beef Tartare
Gitanes
Ottawa
What to order Steak Frites, Beef Tartare, Crab Spaghetti
L'Orée du Bois
Chelsea
What to order Scallops with bacon and artichoke chips, Smoked duck salad, Soup
Le Cellier
Gatineau
What to order Foie Gras, Blue Cheese Escargots, Pieuvre et Chorizo (Octopus and Chorizo)
Restaurant Les Fougères
Chelsea
What to order Duck Confit, Fougeres Salad, Venison Tartare
Signatures Restaurant
Ottawa
What to order Amuse Bouche with Scallop, Earl Grey Ice Cream Dessert, Multi-Course Gourmet Dinner
Soif Bar à vin
Gatineau
What to order Charcuterie and Cheese Board, French Onion Soup, Spaghetti alla Chitarra
Top Best French in Ottawa
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Orée du BoisFrench | 4.7 ★1,833 reviews | Scallops with bacon and artichoke chips, Smoked duck salad | 15 Chem. Kingsmere, Chelsea, QC J9B 1A1 | |
| 2 | Le CellierFrench Bistro | 4.6 ★ | Foie Gras, Blue Cheese Escargots | 49 Rue Saint-Jacques, Gatineau, QC J8X 2Y5 | |
| 3 | Soif Bar à vinFrench | 4.7 ★647 reviews | Charcuterie and Cheese Board, French Onion Soup | 88 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau, QC J8X 2L7 | |
| 4 | AbsintheFrench | 4.4 ★704 reviews | Steak Frites, Beef Wellington | 1208 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z7 | |
| 5 | Restaurant Les FougèresFrench | 4.7 ★608 reviews | Duck Confit, Fougeres Salad | 783 Rte 105, Chelsea, QC J9B 1P1 | |
| 6 | GitanesFrench | 4.5 ★438 reviews | Steak Frites, Beef Tartare | 361 Elgin St Unit #6, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M7 | |
| 7 | Bistro CoqlicorneFrench | 4.6 ★ | Arancini, Smoked Duck Breast | 59 Rue Laval, Gatineau, QC J8X 3H1 | |
| 8 | Signatures RestaurantFrench | 4.7 ★ | Amuse Bouche with Scallop, Earl Grey Ice Cream Dessert | 453 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6R4 |
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