Signatures Restaurant
Did you know that the North American headquarters of the famous Le Cordon Bleu culinary school is located in Ottawa? Even better, there is an on-site restaurant! Executive Chef Yannick Anton creates unique flavors by applying classic French techniques to local ingredients. The setting is perfect for a romantic meal: it is a charming 1877 historic lumber baron's mansion located in a leafy neighborhood southeast of downtown.
Beckta Dining & Wine Bar
Awarded the CAA Four Diamond Award, it is acclaimed as one of the best restaurants in the city. Located in a renovated historic building on Elgin Street, you can enjoy unforgettable cuisine in an elegant dining room or taste selected wines in a cozy wine bar. You won't forget the fresh flavors and impeccable service!
This is a more fun sister restaurant located in the vibrant ByWard Market neighborhood. It specializes in very good small plates that you may or may not want to share. Find a seat at the kitchen bar upstairs and watch the chefs work their magic in the tiny open space.
Although Gezellig is the most casual member of the Beckta restaurant family, it is equally impressive. Located in the trendy Westboro area in the west of downtown, the modern menu is designed specifically for loyal neighborhood customers. Gezellig is an apt name: it means the Dutch joy and cozy atmosphere.
The first El Camino opened on bustling Elgin Street and became very popular, leading to a second location near ByWard Market. The stylish and casual restaurant serves Mexican-inspired dishes with bold flavors. At the original location, taco enthusiasts line up at the convenient takeout window (perfect for late-night cravings).
The dynamic duo opened Datsun next to the original El Camino. Sit in a casual and stylish space and order some Asian-style small plates. Try the sticky buns, rich ramen, or delicious dumplings.
Located in the grand, neoclassical space of a former bank building on Sparks Street near Parliament Hill, this venue will remind you of the most stylish Manhattan restaurants. Enjoy the perfect atmosphere for refined cocktails and local gourmet cuisine.
Feast + Revel
The signature restaurant of the Andaz Hotel features an all-day coffee bar with stunning views of the ByWard Market. Inspired by the environment, Feast + Revel offers takeout meals and serves New Canadian cuisine with a focus on local, organic, hormone-free, and sustainable products.
Restaurant e18hteen
The luxurious Restaurant e18hteen, located in a historic building near ByWard Market, holds the CAA Four Diamond designation. Its seasonal menu features modern French cuisine meticulously prepared with local ingredients. The high ceilings and rustic exposed stone walls create a modern ambiance. A stylish space to share an unforgettable meal with someone special!
Sidedoor
SIDEDOOR offers dishes with the flavors of Southeast Asian street food, with an unexpected touch of Mexican flair. Try the charcoal-grilled pork belly tacos or the crispy maple leaf tofu, and save room for the hand-rolled mini donuts. You won't regret it!
Located near Little Italy in Ottawa, the studio is a dream destination for foodies. The multi-course tasting menu employs ultra-modern cooking techniques (think molecular gastronomy). Each dish is Instagram-worthy and award-winning: innovative chef/owner Marc Lepine is the first chef to win gold twice at the Canadian Culinary Championships!
As a multicultural world capital, Ottawa boasts many highly acclaimed ethnic restaurants. Fairouz is one of the new additions to the scene, offering upscale Middle Eastern cuisine in a renovated Centretown mansion. Chef Walid El-Tawel provides delicious dishes. If you are a regular at Ottawa's popular shawarma and salad sandwich shops, you must try Fairouz!
