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Bar Ocelli, Ottawa, ON

Bar Ocelli

4.7
4.7
36 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Cocktail Bar
17 William St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9B7

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A sophisticated cocktail bar situated in the lively ByWard Market, offering a variety of cocktails crafted from global ingredients and recipes, along with delectable small bites, and a curated assortment of premium wines and spirits.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Cross street
    York Street and William Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    The closest transit station can be found by the Rideau Centre, Rideau O-Train station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Bar Ocelli reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambiance

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Good for special occasions

  • Ottawa

    Lively

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambiance

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Good for special occasions

  • Ottawa

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Ocelli is a "hidden gem" in Ottawa, offering an "exceptional" cocktail experience with a "warm and inviting" ambiance. Guests rave about the "unique and delicious" drinks and the "amazing" food. The knowledgeable staff provides "superb" service, making it perfect for a cozy evening or celebration. Highly recommended!
36 Reviews
  1. Anne VIP

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go for cocktails and some yummy light fare !

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  2. Matthew

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic cocktail bar. The space was quaint, the service was wonderful, and the drinks were exceptional. My party of 6 each ordered (by happenstance) a different drink, and as varied as they were, most suited everyone's pallet as we shared tastes. I (apologetically) had to modify my reservation multiple times and the staff accommodated that without issue. I will be back and would recommend to others. I will note that we did not try any food, but I couldn't submit a review without rating the food, so please disregard my 4-star entry.

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  3. Telvin

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Isaac was incredible at crafting and creating specific cocktails for me and my indecisive colleagues. His service went beyond mixing the drinks, as he would passionately and charismatically explain the ingredients of each concoction and even some history of the spirit. Superb.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a couple cocktails and bites to celebrate our anniversary. They played old school classic hip hop and the cocktails were very unique and delicious. We got oysters and the sliders to eat, the sliders were absolutely incredible!! The service was fast and friendly, would definitely recommend this place!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a wonderful time! The ambiance was beautiful, the staff amazing and very knowledgeable and extremely helpful with the cocktails. We are absolutely going back and would highly recommend this little gem in downtown Ottawa!

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  6. Carlo

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere complimented by great service! Cocktails were on point and will definitely stop in again when in Ottawa. Well done guys!

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  7. Mariya

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks are great, food was amazing! Will definitely come back 👍🏻

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  8. Laurence

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was perfect: the service, the sophisticated cocktails and the small appetizers.

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  9. Bensadi VIP

    Toronto7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a hidden gem, from the minute we walked in till we left we we weee treated extra well, staff are very knowledgeable which makes conversations pretty interesting. I will come back again and again. Give the bartender/mixologist an idea about what you are looking for and she will come up with something out of this world. Thank you to all for making our last stop an unforgettable experience.

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  10. Celeste

    Calgary8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Intimate, beautiful restaurant with unique cocktails. Great for date night or with friends

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FAQs

Bar Ocelli is rated 4.7 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. ByWard Market

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Booked 3 times today
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17 William St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9B7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    York Street and William Street
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    The closest transit station can be found by the Rideau Centre, Rideau O-Train station.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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