Atelier
★ 4.7 (654) · 
· $$$$
540 Rochester St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4M1, Canada
Phone: (613) 321-3537
Website: http://www.atelierrestaurant.ca/
Atelier in Ottawa is a 4.7-star restaurant with 654 Google reviews, known for Green Curry Coconut “Styrofoam” and Sea Bass with Crispy Spring Roll.
Why we love it
- High-end, molecular gastronomy with an original 40-course tasting menu
- Located near Near Pamilla St and Rochester St
- Unique dining experience, creative presentations, attentive service
- Fine dining with a focus on culinary experimentation
- High-end, molecular gastronomy with an original 40-course tasting menu
- Located near Near Pamilla St and Rochester St
- Unique dining experience, creative presentations, attentive service
- Fine dining with a focus on culinary experimentation
What to Order
Green Curry Coconut “Styrofoam”
This whimsical dish looks exactly like packing material but dissolves instantly, delivering a bold and bright curry flavor.
"My favourite moment was the green curry coconut “styrofoam,” which looked exactly like packing material but dissolved instantly with a burst of bold, bright curry flavour."
Aaron Chau
Sea Bass with Crispy Spring Roll
A perfectly cooked sea bass topped with a delicate crispy spring roll, offering a delightful textural contrast.
"My personal favorites were the sea bass topped with a crispy spring roll and the savoury duck breast."
Elie Ndala
Butter (Butterfly Shapes)
Even the butter is an artistic creation, presented as delicate butterfly shapes in a case, adding an absurdly charming touch to the meal.
"Even the butter that accompanied the bread came as delicate butterfly shapes presented in a case like preserved specimens from an entomology lab. It was absurdly charming — beautiful, a little nerdy and delicious."
Aaron Chau
Balloon filled with helium with a string made from food roll up
A playful and interactive dish where you bite into a helium-filled balloon with an edible string, showcasing the chef's creativity.
"My favorite was the a balloon filled with helium with a string made from food roll up that you bite into."
Shir Suez
Inside Scoop
- The restaurant is known for its creative and artistic presentations, making each dish a visual masterpiece.
- Be prepared for a tasting menu experience; the 40-course menu was highly praised, though they currently offer a 7-course menu.
- The atmosphere is minimalist, designed to keep the focus on the food, which is the absolute star.
- Service is generally impeccable, with staff explaining each dish with passion and precision.
- Expect a splurge; this is a high-end dining experience that takes a few hours.