1 Elgin Restaurant
1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Phone: (613) 594-5127
Website: https://nac-cna.ca/en/1elgin
1 Elgin Restaurant in Ottawa is a 4.2-star restaurant with 463 Google reviews, known for Gnocchi and Caesar Salad.
Why we love it
- Canadian with Asian fusion
- Pre-show dining, canal views, elegant atmosphere
- Attentive service with friendly staff
- Canadian with Asian fusion
- Located nearby
- Pre-show dining, canal views, elegant atmosphere
- Attentive service with friendly staff
What to Order
Gnocchi
This pasta dish is a standout, frequently praised for its incredible texture and flavor, often cited as the best in the city.
"Perfection. The gnocchi has to be the best in the city."
Shauna Poston
Caesar Salad
A surprisingly exceptional take on a classic, this Caesar salad is noted for being among the best in Ottawa.
"Best Cesar salad and shrimp toast I’ve had in all of Ottawa … beautiful spot - Marc the bartender was fantastic."
Belkys Harbauer
Halibut
The halibut is consistently well-received, described as flaky and served with a flavorful piccata sauce and root vegetables.
"I thoroughly enjoyed my Halibut: it was flaky with a tasty picata sauce served with baked root vegetables on jasmine rice."
Gib
Chocolate Mousse with Orange Cardamom Sauce
This dessert is a delightful and original creation, with the mousse and its accompanying sauce earning high praise.
"The chocolate mousse with orange cardamom sauce was amazing."
Myra Pastyr
Maple Mousse
A light and delicious dessert, often highlighted for its delicate texture and the delightful addition of candied hazelnuts.
"The maple mousse was so light and delicious and the candied hazelnuts ...I need a box of those!"
Jessica Lewis
Inside Scoop
- Reserve for two hours before a show at the NAC for a relaxed dining experience.
- The dining room can be noisy due to hard surfaces, so consider this for intimate conversations.
- The wine list, presented on an iPad, has received mixed reviews regarding its selection and value.
- The patio offers beautiful views of the Rideau Canal, but be mindful of potential drips if it's raining.
- Service is a major highlight, with many reviewers praising specific staff members for their attentiveness and personality.