New Restaurant Reports in Ottawa (Aug 2026)

Modern Canadian

4.8 (279)

What to order 9-Course Blind Tasting Menu, Chawanmushi, Quail Beignet / Quail Timbit

Northern Italian · $$$

4.6 (1,700)

What to order White Truffle Pasta, Tiramisu, Meatballs (Polpettes)

Canadian · $$$

4.6 (1,637)

What to order Mushroom on Toast, Lobster Spaghetti, Scallops

$$$

4.7 (1,232)

What to order Albacore Tuna Crudo, House-made Pasta (half portions available), Fried Brussels Sprouts with Cashew Cheese

Upscale Canadian · $$$$

4.6 (1,058)

What to order Steak, Duck, Mango Creme Brulee

Canadian And French · $$$

4.7 (610)

What to order Duck Confit, Venison Tartare, Fougères Salad

French

4.5 (444)

What to order Beef Tartare, Steak Frites, Escargots

Modern French

4.6 (279)

What to order Grilled Savoy Cabbage, Beef Tartare, Creton Croquettes

$$$$

4.7 (654)

What to order Green Curry Coconut “Styrofoam”, Sea Bass with Crispy Spring Roll, Butter (Butterfly Shapes)

Modern European

4.7 (550)

What to order Chicken Schnitzel, Duck Confit / Duck Frites, Beef Tataki and Eel Appetizer

5.0 (18)

What to order Squash, Curry, Yogurt, Allium, Compost Mole & Brine, Mille-feuille

Canadian Diner · $$

What to order French Toast, Blackstone Eggs Benny, Breakfast Tostada

$

What to order Chicken Shawarma, Falafel Bowl, Potatoes

Vegetarian · $$

4.6 (2,367)

What to order Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry, Vegan Brownies, Gluten Free Biscuits

Seafood · $$$

4.5 (2,091)

What to order Oysters, Seafood Chowder, Black Cod

Indian · $$

4.3 (1,793)

What to order Maha Thali (Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian), Vegan Thali, Beef Curry

Taiwanese · $$

4.6 (1,149)

What to order Fried Chicken Bao, Brisket Bao, Wonton Chips and Dip

$$

4.5 (1,216)

What to order Duck Wings, Hush Puppies, Fried Deviled Eggs

Modern Canadian · $$$

4.7 (767)

What to order House Focaccia, Beef Carpaccio, Tangy Cucumber Salad

Canadian · $$

4.7 (636)

What to order Huevos Rancheros, Turkish Eggs, French Toast

French · $$

4.9 (484)

What to order 7-Course Tasting Menu, 4-Course Tasting Menu, Wine Pairings

Comfort

4.6 (527)

What to order Smashed Burger, Fries, Beef Tartare

Italian

4.8 (418)

What to order Focaccia with Thyme Butter (or Lemon Butter), Ravioli, Gnocchi

$$

What to order Jerk Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast, Foghorn Leghorn with Mushroom Rockefeller

Northern Chinese Bbq With Korean Fusion

4.6 (311)

What to order Lamb Shoulder, Blackened Chicken, Cold Glass Noodles

New York-style Pizza · $$

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

Italian · $$

What to order Pizza (especially Margherita, Ortolano, Gigi, Nduja), Tiramisu, Gelato

Middle Eastern · $

What to order Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Spicy Garlic Sauce, Potatoes

Neapolitan-style Pizza

What to order Queen Elizabeth Pizza, Bank Mushroom Pizza, Jalapeno Popper Pizza

$

What to order Shawarma (Chicken or Beef), Potatoes, Poutine

New York-style Pizza

What to order Made In Brooklyn, Meatball Pie, Mushroom Pizza with White Sauce

Lebanese · $

What to order Shawarma (Chicken or Beef), Meat Pies, Cheese Pies

$$

What to order Wholewheat Sourdough, Blueberry Cronut, Sourdough French Toast

Japanese

What to order Octopus Appetizer, Salmon Kalma, Kaisen Chirashi

Middle Eastern · $

What to order Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Beef Shawarma, Combo Shawarma/Shish Taouk Sandwich

Indian · $$

What to order Butter Chicken, Samosas, Thali

Canadian Pizza · $$

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

Middle Eastern · $

What to order Shawarma Platter (Mix Plate), Shawarma Wrap, Garlic Potatoes

Modern Canadian

What to order Charcuterie Board, Tartare, Scallops

Shawarma · $

What to order Saj Shawarma (Chicken), Chicken Shawarma, Garlic Potatoes

Latin American With Fusion

What to order Empanadas, Yucca Fries, Cuban Sandwich

Modern Canadian · $$$

What to order Blind Sharing Menu, Kapow Cauliflower, Pork Bao Bun

$

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

Canadian · $$

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

Korean · $$

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

Japanese Sushi · $$

What to order Omakase, Dragon Eyes Maki, Carpaccio

Italian

What to order Caesar Salad, Pizza (various), Zucchini Pizza with Whipped Ricotta

Middle Eastern · $

What to order Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Mixed Meat Platter, Chicken Shawarma Plate

Gourmet French

What to order Beef Tartare, Fried Oyster Mushrooms, Chou Hispi Roti

Canadian · $$$

What to order Deer Tartare, Scallops, Soft Shell Crab

Pan-asian With Modern Fusion · $$$

What to order Honey Garlic Chicken, Donuts, Coconut Curry Fritters

Shawarma

What to order Chicken Shawarma Platter, Saj Shawarma, Lentil Soup

Mediterranean Brunch · $$

What to order Ashta Pancake, Shawarma Benedict, Avocado Labneh

Middle Eastern · $

What to order Shawarma, Garlic Sauce, Falafel

Japanese · $$

What to order Omakase Experience, Uni Nigiri, Negitoro Handroll

Middle Eastern · $

What to order Shawarma, Poutine, Donair Poutine

Creative French

What to order Fried Chicken, Poutine, Foie Gras and Apple Fritter Combo / Pain Doré au Foie Gras

Peruvian

What to order Ceviche, Anticuchos (Flank Steak Skewers), Pisco Sour

Shawarma

What to order Saj Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Plate, Mixed Platter

Modern Canadian · $$$

What to order Lamb Shank, Crème Brûlée, Duck Breast / Duck Confit

Vietnamese · $

What to order Beef Pho, Spicy Ramen with Rare Beef, Fresh Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Japanese And Chinese · $$

What to order Noodles, Fried Rice, Cheese Balls

Roman-style Pizza

What to order Roman Pizza, Desserts (general), Sourdough Bread

Pizza · $$

What to order Pizza, Mousse au Chocolat, Salads

Middle Eastern · $

What to order Beef Shawarma, Chicken Shawarma, Potatoes

French-canadian Pub Fare · $$

What to order Lucien Burger, Mussels and Fries, Poutine

Sushi · $$

What to order Sushi Party Platter (Medium), Platter for Two, Dynamite Roll

Lebanese · $

What to order Shawarma, Kofta Combo, Vegan Shiitake Mushroom

Italian · $$$

What to order Trio de tartare, Carpaccio, Escargots

French · $$$

What to order Scallops with bacon and artichoke chips, Salad with smoked duck, Chef's Menu / Table d'hôte with wine pairing

Authentic Italian · $$

What to order Wood Fire Pizza, Calzone, Pasta

Modern European

What to order Braised Beef / Beef Shortrib, Steak & Frites, Yellowfin Tuna Crudo / Ahi Tuna

Lebanese

What to order Chicken Shawarma, Shawarma Platters, Garlic Sauce

Sushi · $$

What to order 88 Roll, Sashimi Just For Me Platter, Hot Sake

Neapolitan-style Pizza

What to order Pizza, Benjamin Button Pizza, Spicy Clarice Pizza

Lebanese · $

What to order Chicken Shawarma, Cheese Pie Chicken Shawarma, Meat Shawarma

Smash Burgers · $$

What to order Smash Daddy Burger, Wagyu Daddy Burger, Fries

Fast · $$

What to order Double Umbrella Burger, Chicken Burger, Mac and Cheese

What to order Unique Hash Browns, Sourdough Pancakes, Breakfast Sammie

Canadian Fast · $

What to order Poutine, Fries, Vegetarian Gravy

Italian

What to order Butternut Squash Ravioli, Tiramisu, Fish of the Day

Canadian Comfort · $

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

French

What to order Pork Belly Gnocchi, Tuna Tartare, Onglet Steak Frites with Foie Gras

Burgers · $$

What to order Brie Burger, Swiss Mushroom Melt, Mac and Cheese

Authentic Thai · $$

What to order Bangkok Street Food, Spring Rolls, Grapaw Gai Sup

Modern Canadian · Bar & Pub · $$

What to order Pizza, Cocktails, Whipped Feta

Chinese Noodles · $

What to order Hand Pulled Noodle with Beef, Braised Beef Noodle Bowl, Beef Tendon

$$

What to order Chicken Bao, Pork Dandan Noodles, Squash Dumplings

Japanese Sushi · $$

What to order Spicy Salmon Roll, Maki Rolls

Sushi · $$

What to order Sushi Rolls, Nigiri Salmon, Rainbow Roll

French · $$$

What to order Foie Gras, Blue Cheese Escargots, Octopus and Chorizo appetizer

Seafood

What to order Lobster Risotto, Fish and Chips, Oysters Rockefeller

French · $$$

What to order Wine Flight, Charcuterie and Cheese Board, French Onion Soup

Japanese Sushi · $$

What to order Salmon Sashimi, Crispy Spicy Salmon Maki, Sushi Pizza

Pizza

What to order Mushroom Leek Pizza, Pljeskavica, Chicken Parmesan

Japanese Izakaya With Fusion · $$$

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

Modern Canadian · $$

What to order Ceviche de crevettes, Raviolis à la courge et pécanes, Tartare de truite

Mediterranean Lebanese · $$

What to order Shawarma Bits Platter, Traditional Shawarma

French · $$$

What to order Cheese Fondue, Pork Wellington, Steak Frites

Modern Canadian · $$$

What to order Town Meatballs, Seafood Risotto, Scallop Ceviche

Lebanese · $

What to order Shawarma, Bazooka Shawarma, Shish Taouk

Italian Deli

What to order The Frankie, Smoked Turkey Sandwich, The Gabagool

Modern Canadian

What to order 5-Course Tasting Menu, Mushroom Soup, Soft Shell Crab

Canadian

What to order Pancakes, Roasted Potatoes / Homefries, Breakfast Sandwich

Vietnamese · $

What to order Pho, Beef Vermicelli Plate, Fried Shrimp Wontons

Japanese With Asian Fusion

What to order The Beast Ramen, Dan Dan Noodles, Garlic Noodles

Mediterranean

What to order Chicken Shawarma Plate, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Garlic Potatoes

Modern Canadian

What to order Beef Cheek Pizza, Crispy Tuna, Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Burgers And Fries · $$

What to order Baja Burger, Fries, Chicken Strips

Ethiopian · $

What to order Blue Nile Platter, Vegetarian Platter, Lamb Tips

Authentic Chinese · $$

What to order Lamb with Cumin (B1), Dry-Fried Green Beans / 干煸四季豆, Beef in Chili Oil (Fu Qi Fei Pian / L7)

Uyghur

What to order Big Plate Chicken (Dapanji), Sizzling Beef Plate, Lamb Shish Platter / Lamb Skewers

Smash Burgers

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