Top Rated Restaurants in Ottawa (4.5+ Stars) (Mar 2026)
46 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
Last updated March 16, 2026
đ Pho By Night Ottawa | 25+ Years BEST PHO & Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine | Halal Friendly đ
Ottawa
What to order Beef Pho, Fresh Spring Rolls, Rare Sirloin Pho
Arlo Wine & Restaurant
Ottawa
What to order Schnitzel, Escargot, Halibut
Astoria Bistro Botanique
Gatineau
What to order Kimchi Fries, Green Curry, Bao (Appetizer)
Atelier
Ottawa
What to order Green Curry Coconut "Styrofoam", Sea Bass with Crispy Spring Roll, Duck Breast
Bar Ocelli
Ottawa
What to order Café con Ube, Tim Tam & London Fog, Stuffed Dates
Beckta Dining & Wine
Ottawa
What to order Brown Butter Biscuits, Seared Duck Magret, Duck Leg Confit
Bistro Ristoro
Ottawa
What to order Mushroom Leek Pizza, Pljeskavica, Chicken Parmesan
Bite Burger House on Tenth Line
Orleans
What to order Mac & Cheese, Truffle Fries, Onion Rings
Brassica
Ottawa
What to order Scallops & Pork Belly, Yellowfin Tuna Crudo, Steak & Frites
Chez Lucien
Ottawa
What to order Burgers (especially Frieda and Diego), Chicken Dijon, Fettuccine Steak
Citizen
Ottawa
What to order Town Meatballs, Seafood Risotto, Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Colonnade Pizza
Metcalfe
What to order Meat Lover's Pizza, Colonnade Special Pizza, Vegetarian Pizza
Del Piacere
Ottawa
What to order Wood Fire Pizza, Calzone, Pasta
DreamLand Cafe
Ottawa
What to order Spicy Caesar Salad, Pesto Fettuccine, Rosé Pasta
Ember
Ottawa
What to order Truffle Parmesan Herb Fries, Beef Tartare, Spicy Crispy Tuna / Crispy Tuna Bites
Fritomania
Orleans
What to order Poutine, Fries, Vegetarian Gravy
Gezellig
Ottawa
What to order Duck Breast / Duck Confit, CrÚme Brûlée, Breakfast Poutine
Gitanes
Ottawa
What to order Steak Frites, Beef Tartare, Crab Spaghetti
Gongfu Bao
Ottawa
What to order Brisket Bao, Fried Chicken Bao, Tofu Bao
Haru Izakaya
Gatineau
What to order Sushi, Chicken Katsu, Gyoza (Chicken/Beef)
Heartbreakers Pizza - Parkdale Ave
Ottawa
What to order Sweetheart Pizza, Fun Guy Pizza, Mushroom Pizza
Holly's Hot Chicken
Ottawa
What to order Hot Chicken Sandwich, Honey Hot Sandwich, Habanero Hot Chicken Sandwich
L'Orée du Bois
Chelsea
What to order Scallops with bacon and artichoke chips, Smoked duck salad, Soup
Le Mien - Craft Noodle - äčéą - ByWard Market, Ottawa
Ottawa
What to order Hand Pulled Noodle with Beef (Beef Noodle Soup), Braised Beef Noodles, Chinese Meat Burger
Le Poisson Bleu
Ottawa
What to order Oysters, LPB Chowda, Lobster Risotto
North & Navy
Nepean
What to order Mediterranean Eggplant, White Truffle Pasta, Butternut Squash Mezzaluna
Paper Tiger Noodle Bar
Ottawa
What to order The Beast Ramen, Dan Dan Noodles, Chicken Karaage
Pearson Street - Smash Burgers Nâ Melts
Gloucester
What to order Classic Burger, Mushroom Swiss burger, Hot & Smokey
Perch Restaurant
Ottawa
What to order 9 Course Tasting Menu, Bison Three Ways, Fried Duck Balls
Pili Pili Charcoal Grilled Chicken
Ottawa
What to order Pili Pili Chicken, Plantains, All-Day Lunch Special
Pizza Nerds (Centretown)
Ottawa
What to order Percy Pizza, Lyon Pizza, Lisgar - House Sausage Pizza
Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine
Ottawa
What to order Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Pacific Tiradito
Restaurant Antonyme
Gatineau
What to order Tartare de truite, Bacon, dattes et pétoncles, Octopus appetizer
Restaurant Les FougĂšres
Chelsea
What to order Duck Confit, Fougeres Salad, Venison Tartare
Riviera Ottawa
Ottawa
What to order Beef Tartare, Mushrooms on Toast, Grilled Sea Bass
Roberto Pizza Romana
Chelsea
What to order Roman Pizza (various flavors), Mortadella and Pistachio Pizza, Sourdough Baguettes
Run2Patty
Ottawa
What to order Oxtail Platter, Beef Patty, Curry Goat
Sansotei Ramen
Ottawa
What to order Spicy Tantan, Miso Black, Tonkotsu Black
Shinka Sushi Bar
Ottawa
What to order Dragon Eyes Maki, Senshi Roll, Tenji Roll
Soif Bar Ă vin
Gatineau
What to order Charcuterie and Cheese Board, French Onion Soup, Spaghetti alla Chitarra
Supply and Demand
Ottawa
What to order Baked Alaska, Kale Salad, Sweet Corn Agnolotti
TAKUMI BBQ
Ottawa
What to order Grilled Meats, Cold Noodles, Smoked Pork Head
The Belmont
Ottawa
What to order Huevos Rancheros, Turkish Eggs, French Toast
The Noodle House
Ottawa
What to order Beef Pho, Fried Shrimp Wontons, Pad Thai with Chicken, Shrimp and Pork
Town
Ottawa
What to order Town Meatballs, House Focaccia, Beef Carpaccio
Umbrella Burger
Ottawa
What to order Smash Burger (Single Cheeseburger), Chicken Burger, Mac & Cheese
Top Top Rated in Ottawa
| # | Restaurant | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riviera OttawaModern Canadian | |
4.6 â 1,625 reviews | Beef Tartare, Mushrooms on Toast | 62 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5A5 |
| 2 | Gongfu BaoAsian | |
4.6 â 1,135 reviews | Brisket Bao, Fried Chicken Bao | 365 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y2 |
| 3 | AtelierModern | |
4.7 â 647 reviews | Green Curry Coconut "Styrofoam", Sea Bass with Crispy Spring Roll | 540 Rochester St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M1 |
| 4 | Arlo Wine & RestaurantContemporary | |
4.7 â 542 reviews | Schnitzel, Escargot | 340 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9 |
| 5 | Perch RestaurantContemporary | |
4.8 â 275 reviews | 9 Course Tasting Menu, Bison Three Ways | 300 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R6 |
| 6 | TAKUMI BBQAsian Bbq | |
4.6 â 307 reviews | Grilled Meats, Cold Noodles | 956 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7S1 |
| 7 | Bite Burger House on Tenth LineClassic American | 4.6 â 647 reviews | Mac & Cheese, Truffle Fries | 1675 Tenth Line Rd, OrlĂ©ans, ON K1E 3P6 | |
| 8 | Restaurant Antonyme | 4.7 â 597 reviews | Tartare de truite, Bacon, dattes et pĂ©toncles | 150 Rue Principale, Gatineau, QC J9H 3M4 | |
| 9 | Roberto Pizza RomanaRoman-style Pizza | 4.7 â 499 reviews | Roman Pizza (various flavors), Mortadella and Pistachio Pizza | 241 Chem. Old Chelsea, Chelsea, QC J9B 1J3 | |
| 10 | L'OrĂ©e du BoisFrench | 4.7 â 1,833 reviews | Scallops with bacon and artichoke chips, Smoked duck salad | 15 Chem. Kingsmere, Chelsea, QC J9B 1A1 | |
| 11 | RaphaĂ«l Peruvian CuisinePeruvian | 4.6 â 662 reviews | Ceviche, Lomo Saltado | 200 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5 | |
| 12 | đ Pho By Night Ottawa | 25+ Years BEST PHO & Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine | Halal Friendly đAuthentic Vietnamese | 4.7 â 3,160 reviews | Beef Pho, Fresh Spring Rolls | 309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P8 | |
| 13 | Chez LucienPub Fare | 4.6 â 3,188 reviews | Burgers (especially Frieda and Diego), Chicken Dijon | 137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M7 | |
| 14 | Pili Pili Charcoal Grilled Chicken | 4.7 â 1,810 reviews | Pili Pili Chicken, Plantains | 205 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7C9 | |
| 15 | Colonnade PizzaCanadian Pizza | 4.5 â 1,794 reviews | Meat Lover's Pizza, Colonnade Special Pizza | 280 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R7 | |
| 16 | Umbrella BurgerAmerican Burgers | 4.7 â 1,234 reviews | Smash Burger (Single Cheeseburger), Chicken Burger | 186 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P9 | |
| 17 | Del PiacereAuthentic Italian | 4.5 â 1,547 reviews | Wood Fire Pizza, Calzone | 416 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M9 | |
| 18 | Heartbreakers Pizza - Parkdale AvePizza | 4.7 â 1,088 reviews | Sweetheart Pizza, Fun Guy Pizza | 465 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1H5 | |
| 19 | Shinka Sushi BarJapanese Sushi | 4.5 â 1,225 reviews | Dragon Eyes Maki, Senshi Roll | 2900 Sheffield Rd, Ottawa, ON K1B 1A4 | |
| 20 | DreamLand CafeItalian | 4.6 â 828 reviews | Spicy Caesar Salad, Pesto Fettuccine | 262 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R5 | |
| 21 | Le Poisson BleuSeafood | 4.7 â 689 reviews | Oysters, LPB Chowda | 610 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K4 | |
| 22 | Soif Bar Ă vinFrench | 4.7 â 647 reviews | Charcuterie and Cheese Board, French Onion Soup | 88 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau, QC J8X 2L7 | |
| 23 | Pearson Street - Smash Burgers Nâ MeltsSmash Burgers | 4.8 â 504 reviews | Classic Burger, Mushroom Swiss burger | 1460 Cyrville Rd, Gloucester, ON K1B 3L9 | |
| 24 | Haru IzakayaJapanese Izakaya | 4.5 â 729 reviews | Sushi, Chicken Katsu | 25 Chem. de la Savane, Gatineau, QC J8T 3S5 | |
| 25 | EmberFusion | 4.6 â 308 reviews | Truffle Parmesan Herb Fries, Beef Tartare | 92 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B5 |
Ranked by editorial awards and verified diner reviews.