Best Modern Canadian Restaurants in Ottawa (Mar 2026)
6 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated March 14, 2026
Fauna
Ottawa
What to order Lobster Bisque, Soft Shell Crab, Scallops
Gezellig
Ottawa
What to order Duck Breast / Duck Confit, Crème Brûlée, Breakfast Poutine
Mati
Ottawa
What to order Seafood Tower, Ribeye Steak, Meatballs
Parlour
Ottawa
What to order Roasted Hen & Leg Confit, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Raspberry Pavlova
Riviera Ottawa
Ottawa
What to order Beef Tartare, Mushrooms on Toast, Grilled Sea Bass
Town
Ottawa
What to order Town Meatballs, House Focaccia, Beef Carpaccio
Top Best Modern Canadian in Ottawa
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riviera OttawaModern Canadian | |
4.6 ★1,625 reviews | Beef Tartare, Mushrooms on Toast | 62 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5A5 |
| 2 | FaunaModern Canadian | 4.4 ★1,086 reviews | Lobster Bisque, Soft Shell Crab | 425 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7 | |
| 3 | GezelligModern Canadian | 4.6 ★1,534 reviews | Duck Breast / Duck Confit, Crème Brûlée | 337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7 | |
| 4 | MatiModern Canadian | 4.4 ★1,382 reviews | Seafood Tower, Ribeye Steak | 428 Preston St #200, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2 | |
| 5 | TownModern Canadian | 4.7 ★761 reviews | Town Meatballs, House Focaccia | 296 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0N9 | |
| 6 | ParlourModern Canadian | 4.5 ★ | Roasted Hen & Leg Confit, Wild Mushroom Risotto | 1319 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B6 |
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