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Alora Ottawa Main Dining and Bar - Alora, Ottawa, ON

Alora

4.4
4.4
35 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
International

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Alora, where a vibrant atmosphere meets exquisite cuisine in Ottawa’s downtown ByWard Market. With a cozy yet stylish ambiance, Alora is perfect for social nights out, romantic dinners, fun gatherings, and memorable celebrations.

Our menu features a diverse array of shareable options that cater to all tastes. Whether you’re craving a juicy steak, crab and seafood, or a delicious vegetarian option, or share with our delectable tapas-like starters and our famous land & sea sharing board, designed to ignite your taste buds.

Enjoy elevated cocktails expertly crafted by our skilled mixologists, or a selection of specialty drinks that perfectly complement your meal. On Fridays and Saturdays, our live DJ elevates the energy throughout the night, taking Alora from a dining destination into a vibrant nightlife spot, inviting guests to let loose and have fun. In the summertime, don’t miss our stunning rooftop with its own dedicated bar and unwind under the stars.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    International, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alora offers a vibrant atmosphere with "super awesome and vibrant" vibes, making it a great spot for socializing. The food presentation is "beautiful," and portions are generous. While some dishes may not meet expectations for all, the service is consistently "attentive, friendly, and welcoming." Ideal for lively gatherings.

35 Reviews
  1. Nogo

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely first experience at Alora to celebrate my birthday! Lauren was attentive and very polite! Loved everything we tried on the menu, especially the seafood pasta!

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  2. Carinna

    Ottawa1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful interior with a nice selection of food. The dishes we had were all very good, broccoli, crab cakes, salmon, steak and cheesecake. Our mains didn’t come out at the same time but otherwise great service.

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  3. Luc

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambiance, and great service with Georgia! Definitely recommend it.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor food choices, the quality of the food was disappointing. Both my husband and I got stomachache. The service is the poorest I had recently. The waitress disturbing us EVERY MINUTE!!!! pushing us to eat faster - we ordered salad, entry and a main course. We felt pressed a lot like in a fast food chain. I left my fork only for a second and instantly she came to ask me if I want a box! I didn’t enjoy neither the food, nor the experience!!! The owners of this restaurant need to understand the concept of people getting out for the purpose of socializing and having good time over dinner vs. going to a fast food place to quickly grab something to eat - the difference is big, especially in the price point. You can’t offer fast food price food and low quality food and service at a place you position as a mid class restaurant. Very disappointed

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing I believe her name was Georgia? Always checking on us to make sure we were okay because we were seated by a large party. My husband and I were celebrating 8 years together and we love coming here. The food doesn’t just look pretty it tastes amazing as well. We did our birthday dinner there last November and everyone agreed and even referred their friends for their next date night!

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  6. Greg

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and the presentation was beautiful. Portions were also quite generous. Everything tasted very fresh. The service was attentive, friendly and welcoming.

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  7. Wade

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    super awesome and vibrant atmosphere. great service always checking on us and food was amazing. Music a little loud for dinner to have conversations but DJ was amazing. i’ve already recommended it to my freinds.

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  8. n

    Unspecified2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    TLDR: not worth it, you’re paying chateau prices for Burger King quality food. This place is cool and the staff is very friendly, but it’s just an overly expensive fast food joint. The food is expensive and quite bad. I paid $60 for a tiny steak that was barely edible and tasted like it had been frozen, then microwaved, and then burnt to a crisp. The apps are decent, and the dessert was good! Other mains also taste frozen then microwaved. Dessert was good but once again quite expensive for what you get. If you’re looking for a place to take nice pictures of horrible, expensive food in a nice environment, this is the place for you.

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  9. Nora VIP

    Ottawa5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I had high expectations for Alora, but unfortunately, it fell short. While the atmosphere is lively and definitely caters to a party crowd, the food itself was underwhelming. Nothing stood out in terms of quality or flavor—it felt more like a place to be seen rather than a destination for a great meal. If you’re looking for a spot to drink and socialize with a festive crowd, it might be worth a visit, but if you’re after an elevated dining experience, this isn’t it at all.

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  10. Naomie

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely loved my experience at Alora! The food was soo delicious and the service was excellent ! You definitely have to try them out!

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Alora is rated 4.4 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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34 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    International, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
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