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Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, ON

Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.1
4.1
1089 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Wilfrid's is an award-winning restaurant in Ottawa offering a wide selection of culinary creations. Our Executive Chef and his team are famous for their superb selection of regional Canadian cuisine.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 241-1414
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David De Bernardi
  • Catering
    With four elegant ballrooms and 12 meeting rooms, Fairmont Château Laurier can help you plan your special event, wedding, meeting or conference. For more information call 613-241-1414 or visit us at www.fairmont.com/laurier
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Cross street
    Mackenzie and Rideau
  • Parking details
    self-parking is available within a short distance from the hotel.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Wilfrid's Brunch

    CA$69.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience Family Brunch as only the Fairmont Chateau Laurier can present brunch, in a castle. Whether a fresh made omelet, or pasta prepared in a giant wheel of parmesan is your perfect complement to brunch you can be sure that all of your old favorites, and a few soon to be new favorites, await you at the Wilfrid’s weekends from 11:30am-1:30pm adults $69, children $34.50. Please note that there is no self-parking available on site. Payment is due at the restaurant.
    Wilfrid's Brunch Photo
  • Dickens' Lunch at Wilfrid's

    CA$34.00 - CA$68.00 per person

    Dec 16, 2024 - Jan 3, 2025
    Join us for our traditional Dickens" Lunch. This will be a full buffet including some classic dishes from the festive season. $68 per adult, $34 per child. From December 16th until January 3rd, Monday to Friday. (with the exception of December 24, 25, 26 and 31; January 1 )
  • Festive Dinner at Wilfrid's

    CA$55.00 - CA$110.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 26, 2024
    Traditional Festive Dinner Buffet with a variety of Christmas dishes and Chef's specials to make your celebration memorable and tasty. $110 per adult $55 per child Offered exclusively on December 24th and December 26th.

What 1,089 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Great for scenic views

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wilfrid's Restaurant at Fairmont Chateau Laurier offers a "spacious and lovely atmosphere" with standout service and "very high quality food." The brunch buffet is a popular choice, though opinions vary on its consistency. Notable mentions include the flat iron steak and attentive staff. Ideal for special occasions and scenic views.

1,089 Reviews
  1. Allison

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the Dicken’s Buffet at the Chateau Laurier’s Wilfred’s restaurant was a lively way ti kick off the Christmas season. The food is wonderful and the ambiance spectacular. It is a perennial favourite.

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  2. John

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prior to Covid, we always went to the Chateau for our anniversary. During the lockdown down the hotel was shuttered & we really missed keeping up with our tradition. The Chateau (and Churchill) is back & as good as ever!

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  3. Neil

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second time we have booked the "Dickens Lunch" and it was even better than the first visit. Excellent food and great selection. A holiday treat.

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  4. Philippe

    Hawaii

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely Xmas buffet. Well worth it. Save room for desert.
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Philippe, Thank you for sharing your compliments with us. We hope to welcome you back one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian, General Manager, Wilfrid’s & La Terrasse

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  5. Steven

    VIP

    Toronto

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Omed? Guessing at the spelling was great!!! It was ridiculous I wasn’t initially able to get a 9 am reservation as the restaurant was only 50 percent full when we arrived.. they had offered 7 am on Sunday when I called the restaurant directly..
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Steven, Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback with us. Rest assured that we take your comments to heart and will share your sentiments with the team. We hope to welcome you back one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian, General Manager, Wilfrid’s & La Terrasse

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  6. Dianne

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Brunch - hot food was quite cold. Very disappointing. Service was very good.
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Diana, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Rest assured that we take your comments to heart. We look forward to welcoming you back one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian, General Manager, Wilfrid’s & La Terrasse

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  7. Paula

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very disappointed in the brunch today. The hot items in the buffet were cold and not very fresh. I will think twice about returning.

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  8. Sabrina

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There were many dishes offered, I selected the chicken and salmon with a variety of salads, they turned out to be delicious. The desserts were superb, we enjoyed the buffet.
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Sabrina, Thank you for taking the time to share your compliments with us. Rest assured that we take your comments to heart. We look forward to welcoming you back one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian, General Manager, Wilfrid’s & La Terrasse

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  9. Peter

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I found breakfast at Wilfrid's to be a decent experience, nothing special, just average. The food is okay, nothing special. The service is also okay, and the wait staff were friendly and relatively efficient. Other than having to wait about 5 minutes at the entrance until someone showed up to seat us, there were no issues with the service. The decor, view and general ambiance is very good. There were quite a few children at breakfast time, so there were a couple of children wandering around, and it can be a bit noisy at times. (We found the kids cute). Note that this is a hotel restaurant so prices are probably at least double what you would pay in a comparable stand-alone restaurant. Overall our breakfast experience at Wilfrid's was okay.
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Peter, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Rest assured that we take your comments to heart. We look forward to welcoming you back one day soon. Sincerely, Patrick Vincelette Director of Rooms

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  10. Seema

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience , having nice spread of food , helpful and kind behaviour of servers and of course, the ambiance.
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on December 12, 2024
    Dear Seema, Thank you for sharing your compliments with us. We hope to welcome you back one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian, General Manager, Wilfrid’s & La Terrasse

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FAQs

Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier is rated 4.1 stars by 1089 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier

1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mackenzie and Rideau
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    self-parking is available within a short distance from the hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David De Bernardi
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (613) 241-1414
  • Catering
    With four elegant ballrooms and 12 meeting rooms, Fairmont Château Laurier can help you plan your special event, wedding, meeting or conference. For more information call 613-241-1414 or visit us at www.fairmont.com/laurier
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