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Mati, Ottawa, ON

Mati

4.6
4.6
217 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
At Mati, our menu offers a modern take on Mediterranean style crudo dishes and charcoal grilled steaks, showcasing the finest ingredients and technique.
Indulge in our famous seafood towers or mouth-watering wagyu steaks and truly see what our menu is all about.
Each dish is meticulously crafted, capturing the essence of the Mediterranean with modern touches. Complemented by inspired sides and accompaniments, our menu caters to a variety of preferences, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all.

The Bar Menu - Cocktails and Wine
At Mati, you’ll experience some of the finest craft cocktails in the city. High quality ingredients, craft ice, and beautiful glassware result in elevated cocktails that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests.
Our Sommelier curated wine list will have you exploring unique and exquisite wines from all over the world and some of the finest from right here at home.
Private dining

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 680-3860
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We offer two private rooms, each with it's own distinct charm. Our event team will work closely with you to customize every aspect of your gathering to create an unforgettable experience.
  • Private party contact
    Amanda Belli: (613) 680-3860
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    Preston & Norman
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Private Dining Room - The Oval Room

    CA$125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Oval Room is Mati's intimate private dining space, located downstairs in your very own private area. Please note that this is a separate room not locate din our main dining area.. Please let us know if you are celebrating anything at all or if you have any special requests.
    Private Dining Room - The Oval Room Photo

What 217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mati offers a lively dining experience with "amazing food" and exceptional service. The seafood tower is a standout dish, highly recommended by patrons. While the atmosphere is vibrant, some find it "too noisy" for conversation. Ideal for special occasions, Mati's welcoming staff adds a personal touch to every visit.

217 Reviews
  1. Dawn

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting Mati & had an absolutely fantastic experience. The bar staff was exhausted as they had worked the previous evening into the wee hours but they did an outstanding job and the food was…WOW! The owner’s are an absolute delight and we are definitely going back for dinner. Thanks for a great experience!

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  2. Daria VIP

    Ottawa43 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Table of 5 bday dinner lovely start to the experience with a bday card from staff presented. Not sure if they were short staffed but our server was the bartender that had his own set of customers at the bar to deal with on top of us and there was a bus boy that brought our food. But we had to flag them down multiple times to refill our waters that were empty for long periods of time. The wait time for the main meals could’ve been a quicker transition after starters. Delicious drinks + main meals but the the cold seafood platter was disappointing in terms of freshness of the tuna and oysters which was surprising since their specialty is ceviche and seafood towers. the oysters were a huge miss for us as oyster lovers - they were shriveled up little things, we didn’t find them fresh as we dumped 2 to the side for tasting off. Not sure we’ll be back for a meal

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  3. Dalina

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My kids favorite restaurant! The food is always amazing! Great service ! And the cocktails are always on point! Can’t wait to go back with the kids .

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  4. MarcF

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and terrific food. Friendly staff

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  5. meena

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for lunch, the food was 10/10 and so was the amazing service provided by Jeremy. Highly recommend trying the steak and crudo!

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  6. Vanessa

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am fairly picky when it comes to eating out. We all work hard and to go out and spend money when the service is awful is not something any of us want to do. This is absolutely not the case for Mati. I do not remember the last time I had such a great experience eating out. From the warm welcome when you walk through the door, to the staff not just our waitress but others, ensuring we were ok or did not require anything. There were two people besides Melissa our waitress that came by our table at least twice each to ensure all was well. It was my best friend's birthday and she had an amazing time. We had the burrata to start, then the steak and crudo, She had the duck confit and I the half rack of lamb and every single bite was exquisite. The plating, the sauces, the meat was cooked perfectly. I asked if a dessert could be brought out for her birthday and it was a twist on smores, not too sweet but so warm and inviting. I will be going back again very soon. Amazing service! Thank you for a wonderful and memorable experience, it was well worth it.

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  7. Caolan

    Atlantic Canada12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Valentines lunch experience. Food was delicious, service was quick and ambiance was cozy. Will return.

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  8. Michael VIP

    Ottawa15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience here at Mati for our first visit. The ambience was cozy and staff was welcoming. We sat at the bar which was lively, we enjoyed chatting with the bartender who thoroughly went through the menu as it was our first time. We started with a few cocktails, and enjoyed our starters: the burata and the spicy rolls. For our mains, I had the ribeye and shoestring fries, my gf had the branzino with a side of Brussels sprouts and parm. The presentation and the quality was exceptional. They also accommodated my gf’s dietary restriction. Definitely will go back, and may bring some friends along to pass on the food and drink adventure!

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  9. Nathan

    Toronto2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We wanted a table on the bar side. Not to actually sit at the bar.

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  10. Peng VIP

    Ottawa6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a big fan of Mati, but this time they went even more special—thank you very much for the birthday card and cake for my wife. Totally didn’t see them coming but appreciate them big time!

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FAQs

Mati is rated 4.6 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mati

428 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Preston & Norman
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (613) 680-3860
  • Private party facilities
    We offer two private rooms, each with it's own distinct charm. Our event team will work closely with you to customize every aspect of your gathering to create an unforgettable experience.
  • Private party contact
    Amanda Belli: (613) 680-3860
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