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Black Tartan Kitchen
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Canadian•5(58)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(593)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.
Rosebowl Steaks & Seafood
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(546)Since 1976, the Rosebowl Steakhouse has prided itself in its exceptional meals and serve to each and every guest. Owner and Chef Danny Skaff demands the very best from every plate with his years of culinary experience and our exciting lunch and dinner menu. The entire staff is dedicated to bringing you the very best cuts of succulent meat, delectable entrées and freshly made desserts in an atmosphere second to none. The Rosebowl Steakhouse is the perfect place to relax and enjoy one of the signature beverages with your friends. Our wines are an excellent addition to any lunch, dinner or lounge experience. Now located in Little Italy, the Rosebowl Steakhouse is the ideal venue for all occasions – big or small. Built on a foundation of extraordinary service, great food, and brilliant staff, the Rosebowl Steakhouse is the perfect venue for any event. Let us assist you in planning and customizing your next visit.Fauna
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Canadian•4.8(1,443)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.
Beckta
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary Canadian•4.8(313)Legendary Canadian Cuisine featuring signature Canadian products, all delivered with high-touch hospitality. Beckta offers a constantly changing a-la-carte and two tasting menus daily in both our our fine dining rooms with luxurious seating, or a more casual vibe in our delightful wine bar area that features daily food specials. Multiple private dining rooms are also available for larger groups or more intimate requests. Recipient of 19 consecutive CAA 4-Diamond Awards. Please contact us at info@beckta.com for inquiries.Arlo - Ottawa
Price: Very Expensive•Continental•4.7(818)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.
Aiāna Restaurant Collective
Price: Expensive•Canadian•4.8(528)Driven to provide a dining experience unlike any other, Aiāna's cuisine reflects a harmonious balance between classic cooking techniques and contemporary recipes. Whether a memorable meal; handcrafted cocktail or a glass of carefully curated wine, Aiana delivers distinctly Canadian cuisine and impeccable hospitality – all from the pulse of Ottawa’s bustling downtown.Zoe's at Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Price: Moderate•Unspecified•4.6(1,761)The Capital's social place for for drinks, dining, and other delights. Zoe's is an aristocratic social space with a modern edge, infused with the soul of Lady Zoe Laurier, whose taste and cultivation lives on forever. Impeccable culinary delights, timeless tea service, and compelling new cocktail culture. This is a place to gather, gossip, and fall in love with the city all over again.
Al's Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(542)Classic steakhouse meals define the cuisine at Al’s: certified Angus beef, fresh fish, a variety of delicious appetizers and salads fill the menu. It’s perfectly complemented by classic cocktails, an extensive wine list, and uncompromising service.
Al’s is the first and only restaurant in Ottawa to cook its beef on live charcoal, giving steaks their distinctive signature taste. Al’s famous garlic salad dressing is included on a starter salad with most meals, and is bottled and sold in-house and in grocery stores throughout the city.
Open daily for lunch and dinner Al’s has ample free parking, can host over 100 diners in private events, and features a menu that will satisfy all tastes.La Roma Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(601)Located in Ottawa's Little Italy, we're an Italian, from scratch kitchen, focusing on contemporary Italian cuisine that is rooted in tradition. With a large dining room on the main floor, and three semi-private dining rooms upstairs, we have the space for all your party needs. In the summer, we have a covered rooftop patio available for small private functions, as well as three ground level patios. We are proud to work with local farmers and producers wherever possible. Join us Tuesdays for half price wine (on select bottles). We looking forward to serving you soon!
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- NNicoleLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoDon't hesitate - just go. They've got the quality food, wine and ambiance.More infoArlo - OttawaPrice: Very Expensive• Continental• Downtown•4.7
- JJessOttawa •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent customer service by Tony (from previous visits) and Ronnie (the owner)! They are more than helpful, providing honest suggestions for meals, drinks and plate combinations based on the freshness of ingredients they purchased that day. They truely understand the value of customer service and caring for their clients' interests (by providing music and ambiance they know we enjoy). Aside from the outstanding customer service, the food is without a doubt consistently fresh, flavorful and absolutely delicious. My boyfriend Steve and I have named this restaurant our favourite in Ottawa and will continue to recommend and bring others to enjoy this fantastic experience. Thank you, Tony and Ronnie!More infoCeylontaPrice: Expensive• Sri Lankan• Nepean•4.8
- CDCharlesDVIPBerlin •24 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoVery good evening: great food, welcoming atmosphere.More infoFaunaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Downtown•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerToronto / Ontario •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 15, 2025We love the pork belly, sausage, cheese, especially the blueberry jelly with a yogurt-like texture, not sweet, just keeps the natural flavour of blueberry, a little surprise!More infoProhibition Public HousePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Downtown•4.6
- AAliciaOttawa •5 reviews4.0Dined on Mar 9, 2025If 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.More infoThe Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and EateryPrice: Expensive• Breakfast• Downtown•4.1
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Ottawa include Gezellig, EVOO Greek Kitchen and Cocotte Bistro
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Ottawa are Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine, Zoe's at Fairmont Chateau Laurier and Milestones Grill + Bar - Pinecrest
Bottomless brunch in Ottawa is available at Gezellig, Cocotte Bistro and Zoe's at Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The most romantic restaurant in Ottawa is Zoe's at Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Restaurants in Ottawa with a great view include Zoe's at Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Mill St. Brew Pub - Ottawa and Milestones Grill + Bar - Ottawa - Sussex