Best Restaurants in ByWard Market, Ottawa (Aug 2026)
Ottawa's historic market district and most concentrated dining neighbourhood, with everything from fine French bistros and Lebanese grills to late-night pho and craft cocktail bars.
Last updated August 23, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buvette DaphnéeModern French | 254 |  |
4.6 ★279 reviews | Grilled Savoy Cabbage, Beef Tartare | 11 William St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z9 |
| 2 | Norca Restaurant & BarModern Canadian | 132 | 4.4 ★257 reviews | Charcuterie Board, Tartare | 30 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2 | |
| 3 | Barrio OttawaLatin American With Fusion | 131 | 4.3 ★264 reviews | Empanadas, Yucca Fries | 115 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5X1 | |
| 4 | Pili Pili Charcoal Grilled Chicken | 131 | 4.7 ★1,823 reviews | Pili Pili Chicken, Plantains | 205 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7C9 | |
| 5 | SidedoorPan-asian With Modern Fusion | 126 | 4.3 ★1,221 reviews | Honey Garlic Chicken, Donuts | 18b York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T5 | |
| 6 | TOMO RestaurantJapanese | 125 | 4.3 ★1,084 reviews | Omakase Experience, Uni Nigiri | 109 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P5 | |
| 7 | Pho By NightVietnamese | 122 | 4.7 ★3,325 reviews | Beef Pho, Spicy Ramen with Rare Beef | 309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P8 | |
| 8 | Chez LucienFrench-canadian Pub Fare | 120 | 4.6 ★3,228 reviews | Lucien Burger, Mussels and Fries | 137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M7 | |
| 9 | Boustan RestaurantLebanese | 118 | 4.3 ★542 reviews | Shawarma, Kofta Combo | 175 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9P1 | |
| 10 | GiuliaNeapolitan-style Pizza | 113 | 4.1 ★344 reviews | Pizza, Benjamin Button Pizza | 61 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C7 | |
| 11 | Ratatouille BistroFrench | 108 | 4.7 ★937 reviews | Pork Belly Gnocchi, Tuna Tartare | 278 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E6 | |
| 12 | Khao Thai RestaurantAuthentic Thai | 108 | 4.3 ★1,428 reviews | Bangkok Street Food, Spring Rolls | 103 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M5 | |
| 13 | Le Mien - Craft Noodle - 乐面 - ByWard MarketChinese Noodles | 107 | 4.5 ★1,090 reviews | Hand Pulled Noodle with Beef, Braised Beef Noodle Bowl | 43 William St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z9 | |
| 14 | Hokkaido SushiJapanese Sushi | 104 | 3.9 ★1,822 reviews | Salmon Sashimi, Crispy Spicy Salmon Maki | 272 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E5 | |
| 15 | Bistro RistoroPizza | 104 | 4.8 ★580 reviews | Mushroom Leek Pizza, Pljeskavica | 17 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P4 | |
| 16 | EmberModern Canadian | 96 | 4.6 ★328 reviews | Beef Cheek Pizza, Crispy Tuna | 92 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B5 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.