Ottawa
Anchoring the market district, this sturdy brick building is the perfect place to stop when hunger strikes. Aside from the fresh produce and cheese, an…
Must-see restaurants in Ottawa
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Ottawa
Slick, smart and ineffably cool, this joint is always packed: arty-farty hipsters bump elbows with wealthy coiffured housewives. Ottawa foodies appreciate…
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Ottawa
This 'scratch diner' is one of Ottawa's hippest breakfast and lunch spots, with its retro art and everything made from scratch. Breakfast is all home…
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Ottawa
Sit among the low-lit decor of hummingbirds and hot-air balloons, and drink house beers and other local craft brews from screw-top jars. It's food with…
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Ottawa
With a hip industrial aesthetic underscored by Day of the Dead references, El Camino is either praised as Ottawa's taco joint of the hour or derided as…
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Ottawa
Book in advance for one of the hottest tables in the capital, if not the whole country. Beckta offers an upmarket dining experience with an original spin…
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Ottawa
Métropolitain puts a modern spin on the typical brasserie with its swirling zinc countertop, flamboyant fixtures and Gallic soundtrack: you'll feel like…
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Ottawa
The brainchild of celebrated chef and molecular gastronomy enthusiast Marc Lépine, Atelier is a white-walled laboratory dedicated to tickling the taste…
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Ottawa
If the local chefs are purchasing their fish from Whalesbone's wholesale wing (or should we say 'fin'), then there's really no doubt that it's the best…
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Ottawa
The first restaurant in Ottawa’s Chinatown, Shanghai is now run by the artistic children of the original owners. The food is great – modern Chinese…
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Ottawa
Start the day with a breakfast sandwich or croissant and an excellent cappuccino at this buzzy bakery cafe, occupying a warehouse space on an industrial…
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Ottawa
Undoubtedly the best place to satisfy any injera (flat, spongy bread) cravings, this small restaurant in Chinatown also offers homemade tej (honey wine)…
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Ottawa
Locals rate Saigon Boy as the city's best choice for pho, a Vietnamese soup containing rice noodles with beef or chicken. Other dishes, such as grilled…
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Boulangerie Moulin de Provence
Ottawa
Still riding on the buzz left by a visit from former US President Barack Obama, this bakery is packed to the hilt with sugary and savory goodness. The …
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Ottawa
Shoo-bop along to the pop music that supplements the Grease-like atmosphere at this kitschy diner. The ByWard Market stalwart hosts families by day, but…
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Ottawa
The smell of freshly baked pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant) emanates from the French bakery at the front of this cool and arty bistro. Pastries are…
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Ottawa
At this charming family-run restaurant in Ottawa's Fisher Park neighborhood, the secret-recipe, east-coast seafood chowder might be the best you ever…
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Ottawa
Take a little trek over to this smart cafe/restaurant across the Rideau River, northeast of ByWard Market, especially if you're in the mood for brunch …
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Ottawa
Housed in the historic Tudor-style Munross Mansion, this restaurant affiliated with the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school focuses on modern…
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Ottawa
While strong in other culinary branches, Ottawa lacks a tonne of good Japanese restaurants. This long-running eatery is the exception: mouthwatering…
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Ottawa
In the heart of the downtown core, this upscale but accessible Italian ristorante's delicious, authentic food, extensive wine list and excellent service…
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Ottawa
The downtown location of this breakfast (and more) franchise is so handy and the menu so egg-citing that we couldn't resist sharing. It's cheap, cheery…
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Ottawa
Named for the owner's mother, who perfected the art of a stone-cold poker bluff, this popular joint is a great spot to taste local craft brews such as…
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Ottawa
If you like your steak a little French with a twist of New York, this smart ByWard Market bistro is bound to appeal. The decor is slick and the outdoor…
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Ottawa
Locals recommend this friendly neighborhood Sri Lankan restaurant, serving fresh and zingy dishes. Go for the fish thali or the chicken or mutton kothu…
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Ottawa
In a little over a decade this clever burger joint has flourished into a successful franchise with restaurants across southern Ontario. Build on your…
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Ottawa
Exposed burgundy brick and classics on the free jukebox make this Gallic-accented gastropub one of Ottawa's favorite places to kick back in style…
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Ottawa
This gastropub is luring foodies to Ottawa's west end with its savvy selection of hearty mains, ranging from pulled pork ragout to east coast sea scallops…
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Ottawa
This fish market has served the community since 1867, offering a versatile array of dishes from cod tacos to old-school fish-and-chips. Sit on the front…
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Ottawa
This bakery claims to do the best coffee on the block. It certainly makes wonderful pastries, cookies, scones, tarts, mini-quiches, pizza, and breakfast…
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Ottawa
This wonderful little greasy spoon is the nearest place to the Ottawa train station to get a meal, and boasts good old-fashioned home cooking and the…
