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Fauna, Ottawa, ON

Fauna

4.8
4.8
1442 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Location
    425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7
  • Phone number
    (613) 563-2862
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jon Svazas

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Menu

Raw

  • 1/2 Dozen OystersCA$24.00

    calamansi mignonette / house ghost pepper hot sauce

    • Scallop CrudoCA$24.00

      Poached daikon / apple / cilantro / ginger juice / shiso

      • Bison CarpaccioCA$24.00

        chestnut puree / parmesan mayo / pickled shallots / potato cracker

        Small

        • Shrimp ToastCA$20.00

          smoked oyster mousse / cucumber / toibku / sesame

          • Fried sunchokesCA$17.00

            herb salad / smoked yogurt / pink peppercorn

            • Waldorf SaladCA$19.00

              celery / pear / smoked walnut oil / horseradish dressing / bacon

              • Seafood ChowderCA$17.00

                focaccia croutons / herb oil

                Main

                • BucatiniCA$38.00

                  beef + Iberian pork ragu / kale / tarragon / parmesan

                  • Acorn SquashCA$39.00

                    fermented grain risotto / wild mushrooms / kale / pepitas / parmesan

                    • OctopusCA$46.00

                      nduja / salsify / sallicornia pistou / saffron espuma / celtuce

                      • Lamb ShankCA$48.00

                        apple butter / spatzle / brussels / celeriac / jus

                        • Wagyu strip loin for twoCA$140.00

                          fingerling potato / kale / carrots / steakhouse mushrooms / jus

                          Dessert

                          • Tiramisu affogatoCA$14.00

                            almond cake / vanilla ice cream / espresso / hazelnuts / frangelico

                            • Pumpkin Pie CheesecakeCA$14.00

                              meringue / pumpkin seed brittle

                              Last updated: February 4, 2025

                              What 1,442 people are saying

                              Overall ratings and reviews

                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                              4.8
                              4.8 based on recent ratings
                              • 4.8Food
                              • 4.7Service
                              • 4.8Ambience
                              • 4.6Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              Loved For

                              • Ottawa

                                Best Ambiance

                              • Ottawa

                                Good for special occasions

                              • Ottawa

                                Contemporary Canadian

                              • Ottawa

                                Best Ambiance

                              • Ottawa

                                Good for special occasions

                              • Ottawa

                                Contemporary Canadian

                              Review summary

                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                              Fauna in Ottawa is celebrated for its "outstanding" food and "knowledgeable" staff. The restaurant consistently impresses with "unique and flavourful" dishes, including the highly recommended ribeye and beetroot Wellington. Although some find it noisy and pricey, the "excellent service" and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit dining spot.

                              1,442 Reviews

                              1. PaulM

                                Ottawa5 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 2 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We both had an absolutely fantastic experience at Fauna last night. The server and the sommelier were both extremely helpful and friendly with all of our requests and questions. Thank you to the whole team.

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                              2. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                Ottawa13 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined 6 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We have been coming to Fauna for many years now. It is our favourite Ottawa restaurant

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                              3. Chantal

                                Ottawa1 review

                                5.0

                                Dined on March 2, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                We had a wonderful dinner. The food was outstanding with amazing flavours and great wine suggestion for pairing. I would highly recommend the lamb if it's on the menu - it was simply the best! The service was great; we felt very well taken care of. Willl certainly return.

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                              4. Angela VIP

                                Ottawa1 review

                                5.0

                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Incredible tasting menu with wine pairings for Valentine's Day! A local gem and our go to date night venue. Service is sublime and food is delicious.

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                              5. Anna

                                Ottawa1 review

                                5.0

                                Dined on February 15, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Absolute perfection, from service to ambiance nothing was overlooked- but most of all the incredible art of this menu- perfect. It is always a beautiful experience, and I am so looking forward to our next visit. ❤️

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                              6. Corey VIP

                                Toronto23 reviews

                                3.0

                                Dined on February 14, 2025

                                1. Overall 3
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 2
                                4. Ambience 3
                                Nice ambiance. A little more chaotic than is typical, likely due to the set menu a Valentine's Day.

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                              7. Graham

                                Montreal1 review

                                5.0

                                Dined on February 14, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                My wife and I really enjoyed the Valentines menu and plan to return next year.

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                              8. Hayden

                                Ottawa8 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on February 14, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Wonderful Valentine’s dinner experiences. The set V menu is well designed and the dishes are well presented. The wine pairings go along with the dishes. Service is superb. The atmosphere is cozy and chill. Highly recommended.

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                              9. OpenTable Diner

                                Derbyshire1 review

                                5.0

                                Dined on February 13, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Great food and service - prices were reasonable for this level of a - let’s say more “casual” - fine dining experience! I had a phenomenal cocktail and the shrimp toast was super delicious and memorable!

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                              10. Bruno

                                Ottawa3 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on February 12, 2025

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Everything was excellent. My vodka negroni was one of the best. My wife's gluten-free options were addressed to her great satisfaction. The octopus was grilled to perfection and fabulous never-heard-of veggies. Would be proud to bring my Montreal frieds to Fauna anytime.

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                              FAQs

                              Fauna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 563-2862.

                              Fauna is rated 4.8 stars by 1442 OpenTable diners.

                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                              Make a reservation

                              2 people
                              7:00 PM
                              Booked 9 times today
                              Google Map for Fauna

                              425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

                              Additional information

                              • Phone number
                                (613) 563-2862
                              • Price
                                CAN$51 and over
                              • Cuisines
                                Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
                              • Hours of operation
                                Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
                              • Dress code
                                Casual Dress
                              • Parking details
                                Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
                              • Payment options
                                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                              • Executive chef
                                Jon Svazas

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