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Bar Ocelli, Ottawa, ON

Bar Ocelli

4.8
4.8
20 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (613) 722-7108
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Cross street
    York Street and William Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    The closest transit station can be found by the Rideau Centre, Rideau O-Train station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambiance

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Ambiance

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Ocelli adds charm to Ottawa's cocktail scene with its "fantastic cocktail menu," "exceptional service," and "cozy atmosphere." Guests rave about the "creative cocktails," delicious small plates, and attentive staff. While prices are on the higher side, the value and experience make it a must-visit for a sophisticated night out.

20 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service. The food menu has a good variety of items to choose from, all well presented with a great blend of flavours. The drink menu offers several options for both cocktails and mocktails. All in all it was a really nice evening out.

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  2. Laura

    Ottawa

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this high end tasteful lounge bar with beautiful tasting and creative cocktails and delicious small plates. Friendly professional staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. Cozy and atmospheric setting was perfect place to catch up with an old friend then walk to the NAC for a concert 🎶 will be going back for sure.

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  3. lulu

    Ottawa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time! The bartender was an absolute charmer! The cocktails and the food were on point! Glad ottawa has a place like this!

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  4. Scott

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the best cocktail experience I have ever had. The food was to die for, the safe area very friendly and informative. An excellent date spot.

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  5. AweM

    Ottawa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great cocktails, a great addition to the Ottawa bar scene.

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  6. RickF

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Dark and hot and not our vibe. Open air concept, with a view of the market parking garage across the one lane street. Had heard positive reviews of unique cocktail offerings. They were unique but pricey and not to what you’d get at Riviera or other higher end cocktail bars. The bartender was active making fancy pours and the server had an excellent handle on the drink menu. We won’t go again though.

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  7. AlistairT

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second visit to Bar Ocelli. They were serving a reduced menu for the long weekend and my favorite item was not included. We teased that we came here just for that and ordered the arancini instead (also delicious). However, next thing we know, the server brings in the off-menu item we came for. Gotta love when establishments aim to please. Food, cocktails and service are all excellent. Not cheap, but good value for products and service.

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  8. JonathanS

    Ottawa

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great addition to Ottawa's cocktail bar scene! Classy decor, unique and tasty cocktails, and very friendly and welcoming staff. Wishing you all the success you deserve!

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  9. MeganM84

    Ottawa

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome vibe. Love the decor. Nice to have a lounge/bar for more mature crowd. Drinks were very creative and small plates were delicious. Service was excellent. Love the touch of the welcome drink to cleanse the palate. Only snag is cocktails are pricey ($18-24), but that’s what we’ve come to expect I suppose when it’s upscale and delicious?

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another little gem in ottawa , definitely worth to swing by for a night . They have a good selection of liquor & good list of creative cocktails . Small plates menu is tastyyy

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Bar Ocelli is rated 4.8 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Bar Ocelli

17 William St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9B7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    York Street and William Street
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    The closest transit station can be found by the Rideau Centre, Rideau O-Train station.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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