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4.7
Exceptional(245)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary european • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Somewhere Dine Bar in Downtown Ottawa offers an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience, celebrated for its "superior quality of food" and "incredible" dishes. The menu captures the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean, with standout items like seafood that "was great" and steak frites that outshine pricier alternatives. Guests rave about the "amazing" cocktails and the "impeccable" service that make each visit memorable. The cozy ambiance and inviting back patio create the perfect setting for a delightful evening. With its "delicious" food and attentive staff, Somewhere Dine Bar is a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Mediterranean cuisine in Ottawa.
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5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary european • ByWard Market
Booked 1 time today
Founded in 2025, Rendezvous offers exceptional cuisine in an elegant setting. Blending quality ingredients with innovative techniques, we create dishes that honour tradition with a modern touch. In the heart of Byward Market, our expert team crafts memorable dining experiences through flavours that inspire.
A photo of The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery restaurant
4.1
Excellent(633)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary european • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
For an authentic and exquisite Afternoon Tea experience, The Vanitea Room in Downtown Ottawa is a must-visit destination. Known for its "delightful afternoon tea" and "splendid tea", this charming tea salon offers a creative twist on traditional high tea, catering to various dietary needs with gluten-free and vegan options. The ambiance is often praised as "super cute" and adds a special touch to occasions like birthday celebrations and bridal showers. Guests have lauded the "beautifully presented" tea service and the attentive staff who make each visit feel special. The Vanitea Room truly spoils its patrons with a memorable Afternoon Tea experience.
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  • Jarukson
    Montreal / Quebec •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Amazing food and a beautiful restaraunt. They had our table all ready and the food was delicious! It was my girlfriend's birthday and they really made the night extra special with their amazing service. They even gave us a cheesecake on the house to celebrate. Will definitely be visiting again!
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    Rendezvous Resto-BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• ByWard Market
    5
  • Lise
    Ottawa •29 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The atmosphere was warm & cozy . The cocktails & the food were excellent. The wine list is quite limited. I would recommend adding a few more wines to the wine list to provide a few more options. We recommend this restaurant & will definitely return.
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    somewhere dine barPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Downtown
    4.7
  • Alicia
    Ottawa •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Mar 9, 2025
    If you want to feel boujie (not on a budget) this is the place to be. We reserved a table for 4 which came with bottomless mimosas and 3 course set menu, $69 per person including tip. The service was amazing; they accommodated a last minute gluten allergy and my friends were late to the reservation. The server was super understanding and didn’t rush us, so we definitely appreciated all of this. We started with scones (they were tiny - pictured in the cage) with a very modest serving of preserves for 4 people. The second course you could choose one of two options from the set menu, both are pictured. We got 3 eggs Benny at our table and everyone’s poached eggs were hard (we wanted runny yolk, maybe ask for that specifically if that’s what you want as the server didn’t ask). My partner also had a tiny serving of preserves with his meal (as seen in the photo). We asked for more preserves for my partners extra scones that came with his meal and they allowed that- so thank you! Overall we were expecting more bang for our buck. We found that the cost for the amount and quality of food didn’t add up, however the atmosphere and bottomless mimosas was exactly what we needed. We will be returning for the vibes and nibbles but eating a meal elsewhere as the cost for value didn’t make sense.
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    The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and EateryPrice: Expensive• Breakfast• Downtown
    4.1
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