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Black Tartan Kitchen, Carleton Place, ON

Black Tartan Kitchen

4.9
4.9
24 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
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)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, French, European
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 492-0860
  • Website
    https://www.blacktartankitchen.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ian Carswell
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dinning available by request Monday through Saturday. Can accomodate groups of up to 30 people inside and 22 people on our patio (May-Oct). Available for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
  • Location
    132 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V5
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Bridge St & Franklin St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • 7-Course Tasting Menu ($144/person)

    Multiple dates available
    Explore the best dining experience Lanark County has to offer with our 7-course tasting menu. Our tasting menus are curated entirely to showcase the best seasonal products in the area and are tailored monthly to best celebrate the tastes of the season. Individual courses are served to the dining room in unison, creating a warm, comfortable and almost communal dining experience. Inspiraion and origin of each component in every dish is described to you, by our chefs, further highlighting our amazing local farmers and producers.
    7-Course Tasting Menu ($144/person) Photo

  • 4-Course Tasting Menu ($96/person)

    Multiple dates available
    Explore the best dining experience Lanark County has to offer with our 4-course tasting menu. Our tasting menus are curated entirely to showcase the best seasonal products in the area and are tailored monthly to best celebrate the tastes of the season. Individual courses are served to the dining room in unison, creating a warm, comfortable and almost communal dining experience. Inspiraion and origin of each component in every dish is described to you, by our chefs, further highlighting our amazing local farmers and producers.
    4-Course Tasting Menu ($96/person) Photo

  • 3-Course Table d'hôte Menu ($84/person)

    Multiple dates available
    Choose your own adventure every Wednesday & Thursday night, as you explore the best dining experience Lanark County has to offer with our 3-course table d'hôte menu. Our menu is curated entirely to showcase the best local products in our area, inspired by classic french cuisine, and offers a wide variety of seasonal dishes for your appetizer, main and dessert. Consistent, familiar and even nostalgic flavours from the tried and true feel good classics, yet slightly elevated with a touch of whimsy.
    3-Course Table d'hôte Menu ($84/person) Photo

Menu

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What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Tartan Kitchen offers a "fantastic" dining experience, with inventive cuisine and top-notch service. Chef Ian personally explains each dish, adding a unique touch. Guests rave about the "outstanding" food quality and presentation, underscoring a commitment to local sourcing and allergy awareness. It's a "wonderful" choice for any occasion.

24 Reviews

  1. William

    Ottawa

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed our lunch. Great food and sett egg vice. Very expensive. Glad we tried it.

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  2. Marcella

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a great reunion with great friends the Black Tartan Kitchen was the perfect venue! Our evening began by being warmly greeted at the front door then shown to our table, which we all agreed was the perfect location to enjoy stimulating conversation. Our meal was served in a leisurely fashion so that we never felt rushed. During the course of the meal Head Chef and Owner Ian Carswell came out several times to stop at each table for a visit. As for the food, it was amazing. One of our guests at our table had come up from Owen Sound and was in search of the perfect "Blue" steak to have with her frites and she declared that it was the best she'd ever had! Both the cream of mushroom suit and the Scott-ish pies were a big hit and you can't go wrong with any of the dessert choices! Overall the Black Tartan is outstanding and well worth visiting! You won't be disappointed!

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  3. Cindy

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  4. Jason

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience! The food with the drink pairings was off the charts! I recommend Black tartan.

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  5. David

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went for lunch at the Black Tartan and were very happy with the service and the food. Paul was a great host and explained everything available in good detail, the setting was nice and not noisy, and the food was excellent. Overall great experience! Thanks!

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  6. Karen

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have enjoyed our meals every time we visit Black tartan. Last night it was very busy with a large group next to us but once they left the noise level was much better. That’s our fault for booking a date night so close to Xmas. Lol Our server was great and went above and beyond to make the night out great.

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  7. Bill

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kudos to Paulo and Ian for making our evening so special

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  8. Joanne

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Black Tartan is a gem of a place. Very appreciative to have such fine dining in a small town like Carleton Place

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  9. Sue

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great experience! Delicious, well presented foods, and friendly staff. Really enjoyed chef, Ian Carswell, describing the foods. Highly recommend!

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  10. Natalie

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Who would have thought that sleepy Carleton Place could be home to such an outstanding dining experience! Accommodating ( we were late), gracious, fun, knowledgeable AND absolutely outstanding food with beautiful wine pairings. We will certainly return and recommend it to friends. We attended the early seating on Friday night: not recommended if you are coming from east end Ottawa: the Queensway was brutal. I have beautiful photos but dont want to spoil the fun of discovery!

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FAQs

Black Tartan Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 24 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 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Black Tartan Kitchen

132 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bridge St & Franklin St
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, French, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ian Carswell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.blacktartankitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (613) 492-0860
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dinning available by request Monday through Saturday. Can accomodate groups of up to 30 people inside and 22 people on our patio (May-Oct). Available for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
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