Restaurant suggestions in Ottawa's diverse neighbourhoods
The ByWard Market
ESTABLISHED by Lt-Col. John By in 1826, the ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. Within an area roughly four blocks square, you'll find museums, cafés, specialty food shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, pubs and more!
E18hteen - Cutting edge French-based cuisine - 2014 CAA Four Diamond Award Recipient
SIDEDOOR Contemporary Kitchen and Bar - International/Asian cuisine
Copper Spirits & Sights - located on the 16th floor of the trendy Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market hotel, this premium lounge boasts the title of city's tallest rooftop bar.
Elgin Street
Elgin Street is a great nightlife area with million-dollar views of the National War Memorial, Fairmont Château Laurier, National Arts Centre and more.
Beckta Dining & Wine - International Cuisine
Whalesbone – Seafood restaurant and oyster house
Wellington West
Home to some of the city's most highly ranked restaurants, the Wellington Village/Hintonburg area west of downtown offers a funky blend of dining, unique shopping and theatre.
Supply and Demand - Seafood and pasta
The Elmsdale Oyster House & Tavern - Seafood, sustainably sourced
Absinthe - Contemporary comfort food (and fondue Mondays!)
Allium -Tapas, French cuisine
Westboro
The Westboro Village's shopping district offers a unique mix of boutiques, restaurants and many other delightful stops along the way.
Gezellig - Global cuisine
Beechwood
Bordered by the Rideau River to the west and exclusive Rockcliffe Park to the North, Beechwood Village is a vibrant neighbourhood offering a unique blend of shops, boutiques and stores, fine restaurants, and a relaxed ambiance.
Beechwood GastroPub - International cuisine
Fraser Café - Seasonal and local cuisine
Preston Street (Little Italy)
Ottawa's Corso Italia offers popular restaurants and specialty stores, and is located between Carling Avenue at Dow's Lake and LeBreton Flats.
Black Cat Bistro - International cuisine
Salt - International cuisine
The Glebe
The Glebe is a relaxed and historic neighbourhood of shops, restaurants, pubs and services along Bank Street just south of Highway 417, otherwise known as the Queensway.
Lansdowne Place (great places to grab a bite before a Redblacks or Fury game, as it’s right beside TD Place)
Craft Beer Market – New this year, fresh local food and craft beers, large outdoor patio
Joey Lansdowne
Crust and Crate
Local Public Eatery
Moo Shu Ice Cream – new independent ice cream shop using local ingredients to create small batch ice cream and ice cream truffles
Fairouz - upscale Lebanese