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1. Cocotte Bistro
4.3
Awesome(647)
Price: Expensive
• French • Ottawa
Booked 71 times today
Meet Cocotte...A taste of modern authentic French cuisine Bubbles by the glass, locally sourced fresh ingredients, seasonal creations. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a weekend brunch, treat yourself to delectable and visually stunning dishes inspired by French cuisine.
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2. Arlo - Ottawa
4.7
Exceptional(770)
Price: Very Expensive
• Continental • Ottawa
Booked 19 times today
Arlo is a neighbourhood restaurant & wine with natural wine, comforting food & good tunes in a laid back and cozy environment. Outdoor seating & private dining available. Chef Jamie Stunt's simple but refined dishes inspired by the people and places we love.
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3. DreamLand Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(473)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 28 times today
Located in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy, DreamLand Cafe offers incredible fresh pasta dishes, made with love and finesse.
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4. Gezellig
4.7
Exceptional(343)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • Ottawa
Booked 44 times today
With a name that means "cozy or nice atmosphere, but also belonging and general togetherness," gezellig invites guests to experience an elegant menu of local, seasonal cuisine using french techniques in a casual and welcoming environment. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, gezellig prepares each menu item using high-quality ingredients purchased locally. On the menu are items such as seared scallops, braised beef shortibs, potato gnocchi, beef tartare, duck breast, and wild-caught lingcod. Our classic butterfinger for dessert is a staple that has been on our menu since opening in 2012
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5. Fratelli - Westboro
4.6
Exceptional(989)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Ottawa
Booked 36 times today
Coming Soon!
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6. JOEY Rideau
4.4
Awesome(41)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • ByWard Market
Booked 59 times today
JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. Located in Ottawa’s historic downtown, the updated turn-of-the-century design boasts a theater kitchen, chef’s table seating, sushi bar, wrap-around lounge and patio.
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7. Retro Gusto
4.8
Exceptional(479)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 16 times today
Retrogusto is a pizzeria and bar that brings some much needed excitement to the north end of Preston street. We serve a Roman style pizza "Tonda", traditional roman fried snacks, salumi, cheeses and other small plates. Our food will be complimented by a small wine list that will be in constant rotation, strictly Italian classic cocktails, and beautiful amaro's from around Italy. The warm, cozy, dimly lit dining room with an open kitchen will be the perfect place to do the only thing that matters; eat good food, drink good wine and have a good time with friends.
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8. somewhere dine bar
4.5
Awesome(224)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Ottawa
Booked 4 times today
Now open.Come by to dine, to drink, to have a good time.
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9. Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(1220)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Asian • ByWard Market
Booked 12 times today
Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR Restaurant offers an elegant, sharing-style dining experience sure to bring people together. Available for dine-in or takeout, we are renowned for our fresh, local produce and our unique use of exotic spices and ground curries. Chef Ben Landreville has created a tantalizing menu, placing an emphasis on Asian-inspired tacos and main dishes. Don't forget to end your dining experience with warm, hand-made donuts sure to please your sweet tooth!We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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10. Play Food & Wine
4.6
Exceptional(256)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Canadian • ByWard Market
Booked 36 times today
Play food & wine will make serious food fun and accessible to many types of guests by offering an inspiring menu, legendary service, outstanding values and a culinary home for our guests in which they can spend a variety of occasions. All of our dishes are modest portions designed to share. This allows guests to sample a few different dishes without having to commit to just one main course as in a traditional restaurant. Our menu changes frequently, respecting product availability and seasonality. We are committed to working with our many great suppliers to source the best and most flavourful ingredients possible. We use local, sustainable and seasonal products whenever possible, and believe in supporting area farmers as much as we can.

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  • OpenTable Diner
    Ottawa •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Wonderful service and delicious food. Large portion sizes as well
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    DreamLand CafePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
    •
    4.8
  • Lorne
    Toronto / Ontario •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Everything on your plate tastes great, and it's just the right amount to fully satisfy. Music is nice and in the background where it should be - I came for a nice dinner and pleasant conversation. Service is attentive, friendly and not intrusive. This is a good place to go for a special night. There's a lot of voices when it's really full but still has a private feel.
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    GezelligPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Ottawa
    •
    4.7
  • Paulvip
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This is a favourite spot run by fantastic people and they deserve all of the success they have. Make a reservation if you don't want to be disappointed and turned away, it's popping most nights and lunches.
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    Fratelli - WestboroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ottawa
    •
    4.6
  • Emmavip
    Ottawa •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    As always they are spectacular at everything they do. All the wine recommendations were spot on and the service impeccable. Our food was delicious and we all left stuffed. We continue to come back again and again. I am grateful they were able to meet all our food allergy needs.
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    Arlo - OttawaPrice: Very Expensive• Continental• Ottawa
    •
    4.7
  • Arielle
    Montreal / Quebec •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Nov 2024
    My friend and I went to Cocotte for dinner and it was amazing. The drinks were good and the food even better. The staff always ready to answer our questions and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you Victor.
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    Cocotte BistroPrice: Expensive• French• Ottawa
    •
    4.3

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