Top Rated Restaurants in Ottawa (4.5+ Stars) (Aug 2026)
78 curated restaurants with up-to-date reviews, signature dishes & insider tips
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 | Perch RestaurantModern Canadian | 355 |   |
4.8 ★279 reviews | 9-Course Blind Tasting Menu, Chawanmushi | 300 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R6 |
| 2 | North & NavyNorthern Italian | 273 | |
4.6 ★1,700 reviews | White Truffle Pasta, Tiramisu | 226 Nepean St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0B8 |
| 3 | Riviera OttawaCanadian | 273 | |
4.6 ★1,637 reviews | Mushroom on Toast, Lobster Spaghetti | 62 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5A5 |
| 4 | Supply and Demand | 271 | |
4.7 ★1,232 reviews | Albacore Tuna Crudo, House-made Pasta (half portions available) | 1335 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B7 |
| 5 | Beckta Dining & WineUpscale Canadian | 268 | |
4.6 ★1,058 reviews | Steak, Duck | 150 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2P8 |
| 6 | Restaurant Les FougèresCanadian And French | 263 | |
4.7 ★610 reviews | Duck Confit, Venison Tartare | 783 Rte 105, Chelsea, QC J9B 1P1 |
| 7 | GitanesFrench | 258 | |
4.5 ★444 reviews | Beef Tartare, Steak Frites | 361 Elgin St Unit #6, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M7 |
| 8 | Buvette DaphnéeModern French | 254 | |
4.6 ★279 reviews | Grilled Savoy Cabbage, Beef Tartare | 11 William St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z9 |
| 9 | Atelier | 234 | |
4.7 ★654 reviews | Green Curry Coconut “Styrofoam”, Sea Bass with Crispy Spring Roll | 540 Rochester St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M1 |
| 10 | Arlo Wine & RestaurantModern European | 232 | |
4.7 ★550 reviews | Chicken Schnitzel, Duck Confit / Duck Frites | 340 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9 |
| 11 | Wilf & Ada's (No reservations)Canadian Diner | 196 | 4.6 ★2,151 reviews | French Toast, Blackstone Eggs Benny | 510 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1C1 | |
| 12 | The Green Door Restaurant & BakeryVegetarian | 177 |  |
4.6 ★2,367 reviews | Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry, Vegan Brownies | 198 Main St, Ottawa, ON K1S 0G4 |
| 13 | The Whalesbone Elgin StreetSeafood | 174 | |
4.5 ★2,091 reviews | Oysters, Seafood Chowder | 231 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L6 |
| 14 | Gongfu BaoTaiwanese | 169 |  |
4.6 ★1,149 reviews | Fried Chicken Bao, Brisket Bao | 365 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y2 |
| 15 | Union Local 613 | 169 | |
4.5 ★1,216 reviews | Duck Wings, Hush Puppies | 315 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J8 |
| 16 | TownModern Canadian | 166 | |
4.7 ★767 reviews | House Focaccia, Beef Carpaccio | 296 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0N9 |
| 17 | The BelmontCanadian | 164 | |
4.7 ★636 reviews | Huevos Rancheros, Turkish Eggs | 1169 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3X7 |
| 18 | Black Tartan KitchenFrench | 163 |  |
4.9 ★484 reviews | 7-Course Tasting Menu, 4-Course Tasting Menu | 132 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V5 |
| 19 | Corner PeachComfort | 161 | |
4.6 ★527 reviews | Smashed Burger, Fries | 802 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 7J9 |
| 20 | CamélineItalian | 160 | |
4.8 ★418 reviews | Focaccia with Thyme Butter (or Lemon Butter), Ravioli | 51 Rue Saint-Jacques, Gatineau, QC J8X 2Y7 |
| 21 | Chesterfield's Gastro Diner | 156 | 4.7 ★1,857 reviews | Jerk Eggs Benedict, Brioche French Toast | 1300 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A9 | |
| 22 | TAKUMI BBQNorthern Chinese Bbq With Korean Fusion | 155 | |
4.6 ★311 reviews | Lamb Shoulder, Blackened Chicken | 956 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7S1 |
| 23 | Heartbreakers Pizza - Parkdale AveNew York-style Pizza | 150 | 4.7 ★1,101 reviews | Pepperoni Pizza, Sweetheart Pizza | 465 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1H5 | |
| 24 | Farinella RochesterItalian | 150 | 4.7 ★1,093 reviews | Pizza (especially Margherita, Ortolano, Gigi, Nduja), Tiramisu | 492 Rochester St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4L8 | |
| 25 | Pizza Nerds (Centretown)Neapolitan-style Pizza | 147 | 4.6 ★945 reviews | Queen Elizabeth Pizza, Bank Mushroom Pizza | 478 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z3 | |
| 26 | Nagi SushiJapanese | 139 | 4.8 ★381 reviews | Octopus Appetizer, Salmon Kalma | 2208 St Joseph Blvd #104, Ottawa, ON K1C 1E8 | |
| 27 | Super Bite ShawarmaMiddle Eastern | 135 | 4.8 ★432 reviews | Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Beef Shawarma | 1577 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 0E9 | |
| 28 | SONA THE INDIAN KITCHENIndian | 134 | 4.8 ★1,432 reviews | Butter Chicken, Samosas | 1183 Hunt Club Rd Unit 104, Ottawa, ON K1V 8S4 | |
| 29 | Colonnade PizzaCanadian Pizza | 133 | 4.5 ★1,806 reviews | Meat Lover's Pizza, Colonnade Special Pizza | 280 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R7 | |
| 30 | Shawarma AL MOUNAMiddle Eastern | 132 | 4.8 ★1,164 reviews | Shawarma Platter (Mix Plate), Shawarma Wrap | 1266 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A5 | |
| 31 | Shawarma Garlic & OnionShawarma | 131 | 4.6 ★1,411 reviews | Saj Shawarma (Chicken), Chicken Shawarma | 1465 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2B 6R9 | |
| 32 | NeXTModern Canadian | 131 | 4.5 ★1,494 reviews | Blind Sharing Menu, Kapow Cauliflower | 6400 Hazeldean Rd, Ottawa, ON K2S 1R2 | |
| 33 | Pili Pili Charcoal Grilled Chicken | 131 | 4.7 ★1,823 reviews | Pili Pili Chicken, Plantains | 205 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7C9 | |
| 34 | Table SODAMKorean | 130 | 4.6 ★1,191 reviews | Bulgogi Bibimbap, Cheese DakGangJung (Boneless Chicken) | 1200 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 0W8 | |
| 35 | Shinka Sushi BarJapanese Sushi | 129 | 4.5 ★1,250 reviews | Omakase, Dragon Eyes Maki | 2900 Sheffield Rd, Ottawa, ON K1B 1A4 | |
| 36 | Retro GustoItalian | 128 | 4.7 ★378 reviews | Caesar Salad, Pizza (various) | 122 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P2 | |
| 37 | Shawarma De RozaMiddle Eastern | 127 | 4.7 ★871 reviews | Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Mixed Meat Platter | 1896 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 3W9 | |
| 38 | Elise RestaurantGourmet French | 127 | 4.5 ★158 reviews | Beef Tartare, Fried Oyster Mushrooms | 381B Winona Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5H8 | |
| 39 | Ottawa ShawarmaShawarma | 126 | 4.8 ★692 reviews | Chicken Shawarma Platter, Saj Shawarma | 1383 Clyde Ave. unit 1, Ottawa, ON K2G 3H7 | |
| 40 | Mazarine BrunchMediterranean Brunch | 126 | 4.6 ★823 reviews | Ashta Pancake, Shawarma Benedict | 282 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2A4 | |
| 41 | Clandestin Cuisine CréativeCreative French | 124 | 4.8 ★568 reviews | Fried Chicken, Poutine | 45 Rue Laval, Gatineau, QC J8X 3G8 | |
| 42 | Raphaël Peruvian CuisinePeruvian | 123 | 4.6 ★670 reviews | Ceviche, Anticuchos (Flank Steak Skewers) | 200 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5 | |
| 43 | Grilled ShawarmaShawarma | 123 | 4.8 ★814 reviews | Saj Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Plate | 2288 Tenth Line Rd, Ottawa, ON K4A 0X4 | |
| 44 | GezelligModern Canadian | 122 | 4.6 ★1,541 reviews | Lamb Shank, Crème Brûlée | 337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7 | |
| 45 | Pho By NightVietnamese | 122 | 4.7 ★3,325 reviews | Beef Pho, Spicy Ramen with Rare Beef | 309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P8 | |
| 46 | Roberto Pizza RomanaRoman-style Pizza | 121 | 4.7 ★512 reviews | Roman Pizza, Desserts (general) | 241 Chem. Old Chelsea, Chelsea, QC J9B 1J3 | |
| 47 | New King Shawarma PlusMiddle Eastern | 121 | 4.6 ★840 reviews | Beef Shawarma, Chicken Shawarma | 205 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1W7 | |
| 48 | Chez LucienFrench-canadian Pub Fare | 120 | 4.6 ★3,228 reviews | Lucien Burger, Mussels and Fries | 137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M7 | |
| 49 | Sapporo Sushi OttawaSushi | 119 | 4.5 ★1,202 reviews | Sushi Party Platter (Medium), Platter for Two | 1671 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 1C4 | |
| 50 | L'Orée du BoisFrench | 117 | 4.8 ★1,878 reviews | Scallops with bacon and artichoke chips, Salad with smoked duck | 15 Chem. Kingsmere, Chelsea, QC J9B 1A1 | |
| 51 | Del PiacereAuthentic Italian | 116 | 4.5 ★1,565 reviews | Wood Fire Pizza, Calzone | 416 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M9 | |
| 52 | BrassicaModern European | 113 | 4.8 ★226 reviews | Braised Beef / Beef Shortrib, Steak & Frites | 309 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6X6 | |
| 53 | Sushi 88Sushi | 113 | 4.5 ★676 reviews | 88 Roll, Sashimi Just For Me Platter | 690 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P4 | |
| 54 | Smash Daddy - Little ItalySmash Burgers | 112 | 4.7 ★848 reviews | Smash Daddy Burger, Wagyu Daddy Burger | 298 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6Z1 | |
| 55 | Umbrella BurgerFast | 112 | 4.7 ★1,279 reviews | Double Umbrella Burger, Chicken Burger | 186 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P9 | |
| 56 | DUKES Ottawa | 112 | 4.7 ★215 reviews | Unique Hash Browns, Sourdough Pancakes | 40 Adeline St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3L3 | |
| 57 | FritomaniaCanadian Fast | 110 | 4.8 ★970 reviews | Poutine, Fries | 2442 St Joseph Blvd, Orléans, ON K1C 1G1 | |
| 58 | Dante RestaurantItalian | 109 | 4.7 ★171 reviews | Butternut Squash Ravioli, Tiramisu | 7 Springfield Rd, Ottawa, ON K1M 1C8 | |
| 59 | Ratatouille BistroFrench | 108 | 4.7 ★937 reviews | Pork Belly Gnocchi, Tuna Tartare | 278 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E6 | |
| 60 | Bite Burger House on Tenth LineBurgers | 108 | 4.6 ★656 reviews | Brie Burger, Swiss Mushroom Melt | 1675 Tenth Line Rd, Orléans, ON K1E 3P6 | |
| 61 | 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 | |
| 62 | Hello SushimanJapanese Sushi | 107 | 4.6 ★595 reviews | Spicy Salmon Roll, Maki Rolls | 3885 Innes Rd B1, Orléans, ON K1C 1T1 | |
| 63 | Le CellierFrench | 106 | 4.6 ★877 reviews | Foie Gras, Blue Cheese Escargots | 49 Rue Saint-Jacques, Gatineau, QC J8X 2Y5 | |
| 64 | Le Poisson BleuSeafood | 105 | 4.7 ★701 reviews | Lobster Risotto, Fish and Chips | 610 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 5K4 | |
| 65 | Soif Bar à vinFrench | 104 | 4.7 ★654 reviews | Wine Flight, Charcuterie and Cheese Board | 88 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau, QC J8X 2L7 | |
| 66 | Bistro RistoroPizza | 104 | 4.8 ★580 reviews | Mushroom Leek Pizza, Pljeskavica | 17 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P4 | |
| 67 | Haru IzakayaJapanese Izakaya With Fusion | 103 | 4.5 ★737 reviews | Sushi, Chicken Katsu | 25 Chem. de la Savane, Gatineau, QC J8T 3S5 | |
| 68 | Restaurant AntonymeModern Canadian | 103 | 4.7 ★600 reviews | Ceviche de crevettes, Raviolis à la courge et pécanes | 150 Rue Principale, Gatineau, QC J9H 3M4 | |
| 69 | CitizenModern Canadian | 102 | 4.7 ★519 reviews | Town Meatballs, Seafood Risotto | 207 Gilmour St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0N9 | |
| 70 | Gabagool OttawaItalian Deli | 101 | 4.8 ★76 reviews | The Frankie, Smoked Turkey Sandwich | 1675 Tenth Line Rd, Ottawa, ON K1E 3P6 | |
| 71 | Stofa RestaurantModern Canadian | 100 | 4.8 ★429 reviews | 5-Course Tasting Menu, Mushroom Soup | 1356 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3C3 | |
| 72 | Dessert FirstCanadian | 99 | 4.7 ★415 reviews | Pancakes, Roasted Potatoes / Homefries | 1071 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 0R4 | |
| 73 | The Noodle HouseVietnamese | 98 | 4.7 ★376 reviews | Pho, Beef Vermicelli Plate | 775 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6X6 | |
| 74 | Paper Tiger Noodle BarJapanese With Asian Fusion | 97 | 4.5 ★415 reviews | The Beast Ramen, Dan Dan Noodles | 1091 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 0R8 | |
| 75 | Retaj Mediterranean Cuisine & ShawarmaMediterranean | 97 | 4.6 ★234 reviews | Chicken Shawarma Plate, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich | 4456 Limebank Rd unite 8, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N8 | |
| 76 | EmberModern Canadian | 96 | 4.6 ★328 reviews | Beef Cheek Pizza, Crispy Tuna | 92 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7B5 | |
| 77 | Altay Flame Uyghur CuisineUyghur | 89 | 4.9 ★153 reviews | Big Plate Chicken (Dapanji), Sizzling Beef Plate | 8 Beechwood Ave., Vanier, ON K1L 8L9 | |
| 78 | Pearson Street - Smash Burgers N’ MeltsSmash Burgers | 62 | 4.7 ★526 reviews | Classic Burger, Mushroom Swiss burger | 1460 Cyrville Rd, Gloucester, ON K1B 3L9 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.