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Black Tartan Kitchen
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Canadian•4.9(51)From day one, we have wanted this little restaurant to be a space where anyone can feel comfortable & welcomed. Classic French cuisine is the root of this ethos - consistent, familiar and even nostalgic flavours from the tried & true feel good classics, yet slightly elevated with a touch of whimsy. Whether you are up for a curated culinary experience with our 4 & 7 Course tasting menus (Fri & Sat evenings), or prefer to choose your own adventure with our 3-course Table D’hote menu (Wed & Thurs evenings), or are in search of an upscale lunch à la carte menu (Thur - Sat); we have you covered! Our menus are composed entirely to showcase the best local products in Lanark County & the Ottawa Valley and are tailored monthly to best celebrate the tastes of the season. What’s more is that we tie it all together with the best small town, friendly, warm and courteous service around. Just like at a good friend’s house; we look forward to welcoming you to our kitchen! Ian Carswell (Chef/Owner)Giovanni's Ristorante
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(587)Giovanni�s Ristorante, which you can find in Ottawa, Ontario, is proud of its reputation for serving some of the finest Italian cuisine in the surrounding area. The staff insists upon only the finest ingredients like AAA steaks and seafood taken fresh from the sea. Guests will also enjoy the lovely d�cor, which is filled with gleaming crystal, in addition to the food at Giovanni�s Ristorante. One great way to start your meal at Giovanni�s Ristorante is with one of the excellent soups, such as the minestrone or the stracciatella. When you make it to the main meal, you might try one of the veal dishes. The veal marsala, with mushrooms and a wine sauce, is just one of many options.
Shinka Sushi Bar
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.8(50)After too long Shinka Sushi Bar is finally back to a dine in service! Nestled in the heart of an industrial park come check out our hideaway.Stofa Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Canadian•4.9(128)Stofa is built on a passion for food, traditional and modern cooking methods, and creativity. We look to the ingredients to bridge the gap between time-honoured techniques and modern progression, producing a comfortable, inventive, and evocative dining experience.
Stofa's name represents a place of warmth and comfort where people can gather to eat, drink and be with friends. We proudly support local and sustainable products, and participate in the farm and food community, all while providing guests with vibrant and engaging food presented in an approachable yet innovative dining setting.
Located in the vibrant Wellington West area of Ottawa, Stofa offers a 3 or 5 course table d'hote menu which changes regularly. We offer patio dining (weather dependent) and have a private room available for large groups or professional meetings.
Bar Ocelli
Price: Very Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.8(32)A sophisticated cocktail bar situated in the lively ByWard Market, offering a variety of cocktails crafted from global ingredients and recipes, along with delectable small bites, and a curated assortment of premium wines and spirits.Antonyme
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.8(199)Chef Marc-André Camaraire invites you to try his unique, flavorful & creative menu in a charming and relaxing atmosphere. Our our small plates menu changes every 2 months and our chef's menu with wine paring option, changes every 3 weeks so there is always something new to try.
Fauna
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Canadian•4.8(1,442)fauna is about the things we love: eating and drinking with friends and family in a fun space. Our menu is seasonally driven and we support local farmers and producers wherever possible. We love the neighborhood and the space and are so happy to be open in Centretown.
We like to have fun in the kitchen. We serve small plates so you can try more than one dish. We use local ingredients wherever possible. We’re inspired by where we live, places we’ve been and things we’d like to do.Riviera
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Canadian•4.8(3,141)Welcome to Riviera!
Reservations may be subject to time restrictions, dependent on availability. Please check your reservation email for full details. If your group requires more time, kindly call the restaurant at 613-233-6262 and we will do our best to accommodate you. Groups of six or more are subject to a 20% gratuity.
Please note, reservations made for outdoors are guaranteed for outdoor seating only. We may not be able to move you inside in the event of bad weather.
We look forward to hosting you! Please feel free to call us with any questions!
Grounded Kitchen - Carling
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.8(99)Since 2010, Grounded's focus has been on serving great food. Our made-from-scratch philosophy & hands-on approach is evident in everything we do. We specialize in gastro-pub fare, BBQ, third-wave coffee, and delicious cocktails. Grounded’s new location at 1545 Carling, embodies everything the Grounded brand has come to represent. Grounded Carling disrupts typical expectations, described as a "hidden gem" with an innovative approach by blending automation with the human element of customer service.
Grounded's space is edgy & creative. The one-of-a-kind dining room features a mix of glass, steel and concrete, an abundance of colorful lighting, and large art pieces from talented local artists. There is a beautiful, lush patio and an abundance of free (validated) parking.Soif Bar à vin
Price: Expensive•Wine Bar•4.7(492)Real wine. Real food. Real people.
Real wine is what we love — wines that reflect a place and time, made from grapes grown with love and respect for the land. Our chef works with local and seasonal produce, to offer delicious, unpretentious dishes that shine with food.
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- DDonaldVIPOttawa •14 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoService was high quality. But some of the main dishes arrived with varying degrees of temperature. One was cool too moderate and only one hot. The taste was still wonderful but would have been even better if the food arrived hotMore infoCantina GiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• The Glebe•4.6
- RRHONDAToronto / Ontario •1 review4.0Dined 1 day agoOur server truly seemed to want us to enjoy the experience. The kitchen also accommodated my unique diet request.More infoJOEY LansdownePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• The Glebe•4.7
- ETEricaTSeattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAll dishes are great, desserts and add on condiments came quite slow though.... otherwise everything else is great. Makes a decent place for finer family dine out.More infoCocotte BistroPrice: Expensive• French• Ottawa•4.3
- PPhilipToronto / Ontario •1 review4.0Dined 3 days agoOutstanding meal and wonderful service. I recommend the lobsterMore infoZoe's at Fairmont Chateau LaurierPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Ottawa•4.6
- HHowardMontreal / Quebec •1 review5.0Dined on 4 Mar 2025Great food and atmosphere. We came with our grandchildren from Montreal to have a day in Ottawa and dine at Joeys which is their favorite restaurant (ours also). Greacen was our server and she was great and treated the kids like adults. Thank you JoeysMore infoJOEY RideauPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• ByWard Market•4.5
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Dog friendly restaurants in Ottawa include Lone Star Texas Grill - Kanata, The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery and Milestones Grill + Bar - Pinecrest
Child friendly restaurants in Ottawa include Cocotte Bistro, Agha Turkish Restaurant 2 and Montana's BBQ & Bar - Gloucester
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