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Shinka Sushi Bar
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Very Expensive
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Sushi
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4.9
(28)
After too long Shinka Sushi Bar is finally back to a dine in service! Nestled in the heart of an industrial park come check out our hideaway.
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Aiāna Restaurant Collective
Price: Expensive
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Canadian
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4.9
(499)
Driven to provide a dining experience unlike any other, Aiāna's cuisine reflects a harmonious balance between classic cooking techniques and contemporary recipes. Whether a memorable meal; handcrafted cocktail or a glass of carefully curated wine, Aiana delivers distinctly Canadian cuisine and impeccable hospitality – all from the pulse of Ottawa’s bustling downtown.
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Giovanni's Ristorante
Price: Very Expensive
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Italian
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4.9
(559)
Giovanni�s Ristorante, which you can find in Ottawa, Ontario, is proud of its reputation for serving some of the finest Italian cuisine in the surrounding area. The staff insists upon only the finest ingredients like AAA steaks and seafood taken fresh from the sea. Guests will also enjoy the lovely d�cor, which is filled with gleaming crystal, in addition to the food at Giovanni�s Ristorante. One great way to start your meal at Giovanni�s Ristorante is with one of the excellent soups, such as the minestrone or the stracciatella. When you make it to the main meal, you might try one of the veal dishes. The veal marsala, with mushrooms and a wine sauce, is just one of many options.
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Perch
Top-rated food
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Price: Very Expensive
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Contemporary Canadian
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4.8
(197)
Perch is an intimate fine dining restaurant focusing on Canadian ingredients, ethical and sustainable products.
Awarded as the 4th Best New Canadian Restaurant 2022 by Enroute, and #85 for Canada's Best Restaurants 2023. With the dining room facing into the wide open kitchen offering a nine course tasting menu and a bar focusing on unique cocktails and natural wines.
Nine Course tasting menu is $145 for food menu
Beverage Pairing is $100 per person (optional)
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Pairing is $85 per person (optional)
We release reservations 60 days in advance.
Please be sure to specify any dietary restrictions when making a reservation.
Please note that for reservations of 5 or more people, please call us at 613-515-0535 or email amanda@perchottawa.ca
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Bar Ocelli
Price: Very Expensive
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Cocktail Bar
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4.9
(22)
A sophisticated cocktail bar situated in the lively ByWard Market, offering a variety of cocktails crafted from global ingredients and recipes, along with delectable small bites, and a curated assortment of premium wines and spirits.
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Bar Lupulus
Price: Very Expensive
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Contemporary Canadian
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4.9
(1,380)
Cozy Craft Beer and Natural Wine Bar with a Backyard Patio Oasis. Serving locally sourced & seasonally inspired comfort focused plates by Chef James Bratsberg. 22 rotating taps, Craft Cocktails & over 500 Natural wine cuvees available for dine in and takeout through our online bottle shop!
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Paper Tiger Noodle Bar
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Fusion / Eclectic
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4.8
(89)
"Paper Tiger"
Someone or something that seems intimidating and all powerful, but in reality, is not. Don't judge a book by its cover.
In the heart of Old Ottawa South, Paper Tiger Noodle Bar is where fusion meets local. With a seasonal food and drink menu, you are guaranteed to find your new favourite dining experience.
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Pure Kitchen - Elgin
Price: Moderate
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Vegetarian / Vegan
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4.8
(120)
Vegan/Vegetarian Cuisine
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Retro Gusto
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(490)
Retrogusto is a pizzeria and bar that brings some much needed excitement to the north end of Preston street. We serve a Roman style pizza "Tonda", traditional roman fried snacks, salumi, cheeses and other small plates. Our food will be complimented by a small wine list that will be in constant rotation, strictly Italian classic cocktails, and beautiful amaro's from around Italy. The warm, cozy, dimly lit dining room with an open kitchen will be the perfect place to do the only thing that matters; eat good food, drink good wine and have a good time with friends.
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Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Cocktail Bar
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4.9
(257)
Turning words into action.
An unconventional cocktail bar born from the desire that ideas are meant to be changed.
Amorphous in nature.
For all changes to reservations please contact us through instagram, email or message through OpenTable. We do not have a phone line during business hours.
A gratuity of 20% will be included on all groups of 5+.
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Restaurant e18hteen
Price: Very Expensive
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Steak
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4.7
(1,611)
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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The Ivy Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary Canadian
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4.7
(99)
Nestled along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, The Ivy Restaurant serves regionally inspired cuisine in an elegant and picturesque setting. Chefs Patrick O'Neil and Chris Bassel have created seasonally inspired lunch and dinner menus featuring many locally-sourced ingredients and sustainably caught seafood. The Ivy Restaurant also offers an impressive list of craft cocktails and an extensive wine cellar featuring many interesting old and new world varietals and titles not typically found in retail settings.
With its idyllic setting and creative menu, The Ivy Restaurant is the perfect choice for a romantic date or special occasion. The restaurant’s scenic location makes it well-suited for wedding photos with several spaces specifically designed to accommodate larger groups and special events.
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Biagio’s Kitchen + Catering
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(172)
Great meals are about more than food. They're about memorable experiences!
We're creating moments to remember with feel-great food, mood, company — and a spark of the unexpected. Our Ways to Eat offer more ways to enjoy fresh experiences with our locally sourced menus. From Italian-inspired classics with a twist to specialty creations, try them tonight!
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Birchwood Restaurant & Bar
Price: Expensive
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Bistro
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4.7
(34)
Here at Birchwood we only serve dishes & cocktails that are fresh & flavourful. Our specialty salads are made with fresh ingredients locally grown at Cornwall's largest indoor vertical farm, ZipGrow Inc.
Don't expect fast food. Our intimate and warm atmosphere was created for you to enjoy a cocktail and an appetizer while our chefs create a masterpiece from scratch. Everything on the menu is made in house, including our sensationally decadent ice cream.
In order to offer you the most authentic Birchwood experience, we are unable to accommodate modifications or substitutions. We kindly ask that you respect our menu and allow us to serve you our recipes as they were intended to be enjoyed.
Step away from the ordinary and treat yourself to an experience that can't be duplicated!
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Grounded Kitchen - Carling
Price: Moderate
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Gastro Pub
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4.7
(80)
Since 2010, Grounded's focus has been on serving great food. Our made-from-scratch philosophy & hands-on approach is evident in everything we do. We specialize in gastro-pub fare, BBQ, third-wave coffee, and delicious cocktails. Grounded’s new location at 1545 Carling, embodies everything the Grounded brand has come to represent. Grounded Carling disrupts typical expectations, described as a "hidden gem" with an innovative approach by blending automation with the human element of customer service.
Grounded's space is edgy & creative. The one-of-a-kind dining room features a mix of glass, steel and concrete, an abundance of colorful lighting, and large art pieces from talented local artists. There is a beautiful, lush patio and an abundance of free (validated) parking.

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Dog friendly restaurants in Ottawa include Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine, Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar and JOEY Rideau

Child friendly restaurants in Ottawa include Cocotte Bistro, JOEY Lansdowne and Anthony's Pizza

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