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1. North and Navy

4.6

Exceptional(1800)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

A Northern Italian kitchen inspired by the Bacari of Venice. Our menu is inspired by tradition and dictated by the quality and availability of ingredients. We play off the similarities between the climates of Eastern Ontario and Northeast Italy, and create our take on classic dishes made with seasonal game, seafood and vegetables. Plus, sometimes we’ll just add whatever we want.

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2. Restaurant e18hteen

4.7

Exceptional(1604)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • ByWard Market

Booked 2 times today

Offering an elevated dine-in experience as well as takeout, Restaurant e18hteen boasts high-ceilings, stone walls and an elegant fireplace sure to impress your eyes. Recognized as one of Ottawa's Top Steak & Seafood Restaurants for the last twenty years, Chef David Godsoe focuses on "Canadian Freestyle Cuisine" and multi-course tasting menus updated weekly. Our dishes are created using only the finest seasonal ingredients brought in by local farmers whom we've cultivated a relationship with over many years. E18hteen’s gourmet experience is perfect for the business professional, the socialite or a romantic diner.We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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3. Arlo - Ottawa

4.7

Exceptional(770)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Arlo is a neighbourhood restaurant & wine with natural wine, comforting food & good tunes in a laid back and cozy environment. Outdoor seating & private dining available. Chef Jamie Stunt's simple but refined dishes inspired by the people and places we love.

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4. JOEY Lansdowne

4.5

Awesome(56)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • The Glebe

Booked 86 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. The darling of Ottawa’s historic Lansdowne Park has a spacious lounge and dining room, and a seasonal patio that employs exposed brick and beams for a sleek yet approachable feel.

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5. Erling's Variety

4.7

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • The Glebe

Booked 9 times today

We are a locally loved neighbourhood bistro just tucked away off Bank street in the Glebe. We serve updated versions of familiar classics in an unpretentious and homey atmosphere.We feature small sharing plates that we serve tapas style. Our dishes are meant to be enjoyed leisurely and in good company. We offer a seasonal and ever changing menu, oysters, a curated wine selection, classic cocktails as well as happy hour specials Tuesday through Thursday. We are centrally located and blocks from TD place.

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6. Play Food & Wine

4.6

Exceptional(256)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • ByWard Market

Booked 36 times today

Play food & wine will make serious food fun and accessible to many types of guests by offering an inspiring menu, legendary service, outstanding values and a culinary home for our guests in which they can spend a variety of occasions. All of our dishes are modest portions designed to share. This allows guests to sample a few different dishes without having to commit to just one main course as in a traditional restaurant. Our menu changes frequently, respecting product availability and seasonality. We are committed to working with our many great suppliers to source the best and most flavourful ingredients possible. We use local, sustainable and seasonal products whenever possible, and believe in supporting area farmers as much as we can.

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7. Cocotte Bistro

4.3

Awesome(647)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 70 times today

Meet Cocotte...A taste of modern authentic French cuisine Bubbles by the glass, locally sourced fresh ingredients, seasonal creations. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a weekend brunch, treat yourself to delectable and visually stunning dishes inspired by French cuisine.

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8. Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(598)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine brings Chef Lizardo Becerra and his team's Peruvian food to the heart of Ottawa. Enjoy a seasonal menu that features bold ingredients from Peru, Ocean Wise-recommended seafood and locally sourced meats. Fresh cocktails, curated wines, local beers and traditional Peruvian drinks complement the thrilling food menu.

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9. Fauna

4.8

Exceptional(1418)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

fauna is about the things we love: eating and drinking with friends and family in a fun space. Our menu is seasonally driven and we support local farmers and producers wherever possible. We love the neighborhood and the space and are so happy to be open in Centretown.We like to have fun in the kitchen. We serve small plates so you can try more than one dish. We use local ingredients wherever possible. We’re inspired by where we live, places we’ve been and things we’d like to do.

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10. DreamLand Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(474)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 24 times today

Located in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy, DreamLand Cafe offers incredible fresh pasta dishes, made with love and finesse.

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dale
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Extraordinary and innovative approaches. Best service we have had in Ottawa for a number of years
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North and NavyPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Sarah
Montreal / Quebec •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We visited for my daughter’s 13th birthday. Food was great and the service was excellent. One of our children has food allergies and they were very accommodating. Noise level is higher than other restaurants we have visited, but to be expected in an open space and we weren’t bothered by it.
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JOEY LansdownePrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• The Glebe
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4.5
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Emmavip
Ottawa •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
As always they are spectacular at everything they do. All the wine recommendations were spot on and the service impeccable. Our food was delicious and we all left stuffed. We continue to come back again and again. I am grateful they were able to meet all our food allergy needs.
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Arlo - OttawaPrice: Very Expensive• Continental• Downtown
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4.7
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Michael
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
It was a quiet night for Earlings, which made perfect to celebrate our anniversary. Our go-to hideaway.
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Erling's VarietyPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• The Glebe
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4.7
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Mark
Edmonton / Northern Alberta •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
Absolutely amazing experience! Our first time there, and certainly not our last. We were welcomed, looked after throughout the evening, had meaningful and solid recommendations for drinks and dinner, and left happy! I definitely recommend paying them a visit.
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Restaurant e18hteenPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• ByWard Market
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4.7

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