Top 50

Ottawa's best restaurants, hand-picked based on reviews, reputation, and culinary excellence. From hidden gems to fine dining, this list showcases the city's top 50 must-try spots.

50

Fratelli Westboro

4.5
Westboro
$$
Italian
A family-run Italian restaurant in Westboro serving classic pizza and pasta complemented by regional wines.
49

The Manx Pub

4.7
Centretown
$$
Canadian
An art-lined subterranean watering hole serving globally inspired pub-grub and live music.
48

Citizen

4.6
Centretown
$$$
Canadian
An upscale casual dining experience in the heart of Centretown.
47

Jax

4.5
Centretown
$$
Canadian
A cozy, charming eatery with a patio offering bistro fare made with carefully sourced ingredients.
46

Blue Nile Ethiopian

4.3
Centretown West
$$
Ethiopian
Experience authentic Ethiopian flavours in a casual setting in the heart of Centretown.
45

Chesterfield's Gastro Diner

4.7
Wellington Village
$$
Diner
Elevated health-conscious brunch fare is served in a chill space with kitschy accents.
44

The Shore Club

4.4
Byward Market
$$$
Canadian
A sophisticated Westin Hotel restaurant featuring gourmet surf 'n' turf in a contemporary interior.
43

Signatures Restaurant

4.7
Sandy Hill
$$$$
French
An old-world fixture at Le Cordon Bleu's 19th-century mansion serving a seasonal, upmarket French menu.
42

Mati

4.4
Little Italy
$$$
Mediterranean
Mediterranean seafood dishes are the name of the game at this stylish grill & raw food restaurant.
41

Luxe Bistro

4.4
Byward Market
$$
Canadian
A classy, unpretentious steakhouse featuring surf 'n' turf dishes and a vibrant atmosphere.
40

Cocotte Bistro

4.4
Centretown
$$
French
A charming French bistro offering an authentic dining experience in downtown Ottawa.
39

East India Company

4.2
Centretown
$$
Indian
Enjoy a delightful buffet of authentic Indian dishes in the heart of Centretown.
38

Shinka Sushi Bar

4.5
Elmvale Acres
$$
Japanese
An intimate Japanese joint with a clubby vibe offering creative sushi rolls along with hot & cold sake.
37

Le Poisson Bleu

4.7
Chinatown
$$
Seafood
A delightful seafood restaurant offering a vibrant dining experience in the heart of Chinatown, Ottawa.
36

The Green Door Restaurant & Bakery

4.6
Old Ottawa East
$$
Vegetarian
A casual vegetarian buffet restaurant offering pay-by-weight seasonal, organic dishes.
35

Thali

4.3
Centretown
$$
Indian
A contemporary institution specializing in traditional thali and other Indian delicacies.
34

Shawarma Palace

4.1
Centretown
$
Middle Eastern
A casual dining spot offering delicious Middle Eastern flavours in the heart of Centretown.
34

EVOO Greek Kitchen

4.4
Little Italy
$$
Greek
A stylish and modern dining room offering elevated Greek dishes, brunch fare, and cocktails.
33

Wellington Gastropub

4.6
Wellington Village
$$$
Gastropub
An intimate standby serving upscale pub fare such as scallops and steaks with craft beer and cocktails.
31

DreamLand Cafe

4.6
Little Italy
$$
Italian
A contemporary Italian fixture with a warm vibe and a patio, serving delightful pasta dishes and cocktails.
30

Farinella Rochester

4.7
Little Italy
$$
Italian
A contemporary Italian kitchen offering a convivial atmosphere with a focus on gelato and unique pizzas sold by length.
29

Heartbreakers Pizza

4.8
Hintonburg
$$
Italian
A casual neighbourhood hangout offering starters, pizzas, and drinks alongside a wine shop and a patio.
28

Giulia

4.4
Centretown
$$
Italian
A delightful Italian restaurant offering a vibrant dining experience in the heart of Centretown.
27

Town

4.7
Centretown
$$$
Italian
An intimate bistro offering modern, seasonal Italian fare paired with old-country wines and local art.
26

Cantina Gia

4.2
The Glebe
$$
Italian
A vibrant dining experience offering a taste of Italy in the heart of The Glebe.
25

Fauna

4.4
Centretown
$$$$
Canadian
A rustic, stylish eatery serving elevated, locally-sourced New Canadian small plates.
24

Aperitivo

4.5
Kanata
$$$
Canadian
A stylish gastropub offering globally inspired small plates and craft cocktails.
23

1 Elgin Restaurant

4.2
Byward Market
$$
Canadian
Polished National Arts Centre eatery featuring seasonal, contemporary Canadian dishes.
22

NeXT

4.5
Stittsville
$$$
Fusion
Globally inspired plates are paired with unique cocktails & diverse wines in contemporary digs.
21

Datsun

4.4
Centretown
$$
Fusion
An airy, modern spot offering sharable Asian fusion plates like steam buns and ramen noodles.
20

El Camino

4.3
Byward Market
$$
Mexican
A down-to-earth eatery serving Mexican street standards on Elgin St.
19

Union Local 613

4.4
Centretown
$$
Southern
A stylishly old-timey hangout featuring Southern-inspired dishes and libations.
18

Gezellig

4.6
Westboro
$$$
Fusion
A stylish, upmarket bistro in a former bank offering sustainably focused and globally inspired cuisine.
17

Play Food & Wine

4.6
Byward Market
$$$
Canadian
An upscale casual nook with a market-driven menu and an extensive wine selection.
16

Absinthe

4.4
Wellington West
$$$
Bistro
A lively contemporary bistro serving a changing menu of seasonal, gourmet European fare and cocktails.
15

Fairouz Cafe

4.3
Byward Market
$$$
Middle Eastern
A stylish, upscale eatery offering modern Middle Eastern plates in the vibrant Byward Market.
14

Buvette Daphnée

4.6
Byward Market
$$$
French
An elegant dining experience serving delectable small plates and cocktails in the vibrant Byward Market.
13

Coconut Lagoon

4.5
Vanier
$$
Indian
A contemporary Kerala cuisine experience in a polished restaurant with a modern ambience, complemented by fine wine and cocktails.
12

Bar Lupulus

4.7
Wellington Village
$$
Gastropub
A sophisticated gastropub offering an upscale dining experience in a cozy atmosphere.
11

Perch Restaurant

4.8
Little Italy
$$$
Canadian
An upscale dining experience offering a creative tasting menu in the heart of Little Italy.
10

Restaurant e18hteen

4.5
Byward Market
$$$$
French
A trendy place in a historic building preparing upmarket seafood and steak dishes with a seasonal twist.
9

Aiana Restaurant Collective

4.5
Centretown
$$$
Seafood
A stylish spot for a la carte meals made with locally sourced ingredients, complemented by a robust wine list.
8

Stofa Restaurant

4.8
Wellington Village
$$$$
Canadian
A stylish destination offering innovative Canadian tasting menus in a laid-back environment.
7

Gitanes

4.5
Golden Triangle
$$$
French
A charming French restaurant offering an exquisite dining experience in the heart of Ottawa's Golden Triangle.
6

Arlo Wine & Restaurant

4.7
Centretown
$$$
Canadian
An upscale casual dining experience in the heart of Centretown.
5

Supply and Demand

4.8
Wellington Village
$$$
Canadian
A stylish venue featuring an open kitchen and a rotating menu of creative, locally sourced cuisine.
4

North & Navy

4.6
Centretown
$$$$
Italian
A Northern Italian restaurant in a converted house offering seasonally focused fare and a warm ambiance.
3

Beckta Dining & Wine

4.6
Byward Market
$$$$
Canadian
An upscale venue offering a refined seasonal New Canadian menu and an elegant wine bar area.
2

Riviera Ottawa

4.6
Sparks St
$$$$
Canadian
High-end, creative Canadian cuisine & drinks in the refined interior of a former bank building.
1

Atelier

4.7
Little Italy
$$$$
Molecular
A high-end, minimalist nook specialising in a creative 40-course tasting menu focused on molecular gastronomy.
Ventuno
Drip House
Ward 14
Rabbit Hole
Gyubee Japanese Grill
Vittoria Trattoria
Bowman's Bar & Grill
Pour Boy - Somerset
The Belmont
Wilf & Ada's
The Third
Corner Peach
Cafe Cristal
Parlour
Ratatouille Bistro
The Moonroom
La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
Apothecary Lounge
Silver Spoon Thai Cuisine
Le St. Laurent
La Roma
Petit Bill's Bistro
The Whalesbone Elgin Street
Harmons Steakhouse
Paper Tiger Noodle Bar
Gongfu Bao
Shawarma Palace
Jax
Blue Nile Ethiopian
Chesterfield's Gastro Diner
East India Company
The Shore Club
Luxe Bistro
Signatures Restaurant
Mati
Shinka Sushi Bar
Le Poisson Bleu
The Green Door Restaurant & Bakery
EVOO Greek Kitchen
Thali
DreamLand Cafe
Wellington Gastropub
Farinella Rochester
Giulia
Town
Citizen
Heartbreakers Pizza
Cantina Gia
El Camino
Datsun
Fairouz Cafe
Perch Restaurant
Stofa Restaurant
Bar Lupulus
Restaurant e18hteen
Aiana Restaurant Collective
Gitanes
North & Navy
Atelier
ALORA Ottawa
Coconut Lagoon
The Clarendon Tavern
THE ALBION ROOMS RESTAURANT
Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant
Arlo Wine & Restaurant
Fauna
Buvette Daphnée
Union Local 613
Supply and Demand
Pelican Seafood Market & Grill
Absinthe
Chez Lucien
Play Food & Wine
Gezellig
NeXT
Hunter's Public House
Sansotei Ramen
Beckta Dining & Wine
1 Elgin Restaurant
Aperitivo
Sidedoor
The Lieutenant's Pump
The Manx Pub
Prohibition Public House
Fratelli Westboro
Cocotte Bistro
Riviera Ottawa