Gitanes

4.8

608 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

French

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem

At Gitanes we serve French cuisine using Canadian ingredients. Seafood off the raw bar is fresh and sustainably sourced. A local favourite in Ottawa fine dining known for the romantic ambiance, chef-driven menu and extensive wine cellar.

For the full experience try the tasting menu with wine pairings. Book the Chef's Table for a deep dive into our culinary program with chef Mitch Lacombe.

Patio is open! Join us on the terrasse for al fresco dining.

Find us in Centretown on lively Elgin Street, tucked down the ramp. Street parking available.

À bientôt!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
French, Wine Bar, Seafood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(613) 562-0699
Website
https://www.gitanes.co/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mitch Lacombe
Private party facilities
Inquire at info@gitanes.co for large group bookings and buyouts. Large groups of up to 30 can be accommodated in our back room. Our restaurant can accommodate a 55 person indoor buyout, and the patio can be used for additional capacity.

Location
361 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M7
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Elgin Street, between Frank and Waverly.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Tasting
CA$145.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The Chef’s Table is a lively kitchen-side immersive dining experience that is cooked and served by our Kitchen team. Advance notice of allergies & dietary restrictions is required. This is a 2-3 hour experience. Standard cancellation policy applies.
Tasting Menu
CA$105.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A wonderful introduction to Gitanes restaurant. A curated offering from our current seasonal menu. Minimum requirement of 2 guests.
Group Menu - 3 Course Share Plates
CA$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
At $85 per person we can arrange a beautiful 3 course dinner plated in a family-style sharing format. Please note this experience is not dairy free or suitable for plant based diets. *We require a pre-fix menu selection for parties of 9 or more. We do not have our à la carte menu available to large groups. *The reservation time limit is 3 hours. *With no show or cancellation with less than a 48 hours notice, you will be charged $35 per person.

Popular dishes

SEAFOOD PLATTER
- S CA$120.00
- L CA$215.00
½ DOZEN OYSTERSCA$23.00
RAZOR CLAMSCA$22.00
pear, buttermilk, ramps
CHILLED MUSSELSCA$23.00
saffron aioli, espelette pepper
½ LOBSTERCA$40.00
calamansi beurre blanc
SNOW CRABCA$40.00
malt vinegar aioli
CAVIAR SERVICECA$120.00
meyer lemon crème fraiche, brioche

Starters

WARM BRIOCHE, BROWN CULTURED BUTTER CA$10.00
KING FISH CRUDO, KUMQUAT KOSHO, SHISO CA$27.00
BEEF TARTARE, HORSERADISH, GOUGÈRES CA$27.00
SHAVED COPPA, LINDSAY GOAT CHEDDAR, HAZELNUT, BROWN BUTTER CA$24.00
LETTUCE GREENS, TÊTE DE MOINE, GODDESS DRESSING, ALMOND GREMOLATA CA$22.00
FRENCH ONION SOUP, GRUYERE, BONE MARROW CA$24.00
CELERY ROOT PICCATA, LIONS MANE, PINE NUTS CA$26.00
CRAB SPAGHETTI CA$34.00

Mains

HALIBUTCA$55.00
sauce vierge, watercress
PORK CHOPCA$48.00
apple, mustard jus
LAMB SADDLECA$50.00
arugula, bagna cauda
STEAK FRITESCA$45.00

TASTING MENU 105

Wine pairing available

Add-Ons

BLACK TRUFFLE 16 • CAVIAR SPOON 24 • FOIE GRAS 23

Desserts

RASPBERRY TARTCA$15.00
PROFITEROLES GLACÉESCA$15.00
FOIE SUNDAE CA$21.00

What 608 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

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Great for fine wines
Ottawa
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gitanes offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food and service" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests praise the "best steak frites in the city" and the "incredible chef's table" experience. While some note higher prices, the "delicious" dishes and "attentive" service make it worth it. Perfect for special occasions.

608 Reviews

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Yetta
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly lovely evening, and the service was so personal and excellent - highly recommend this place for a special evening
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Michelle
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was amazing. Food quality was also outstanding. Highly recommended
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Susan
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Gitanes while celebrating our dinner as newlyweds. The Food & Service were exceptional, and we were treated like royalty. A very memorable evening we will cherish forever!! I highly recommend them for your next dining-out adventure.
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Laurie
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining at Gitanes is always a delightful experience, beginning with a warm welcome at the door. The dishes are creative and delicious. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu and thoughtful about accommodating any allergies. We enjoyed the Endive Salad and the Halibut Cheeks Piccata as tasty and generous starters which could easily be shared. Followed by the Thursday night special steak frites, adding the shaved black truffle on top which smelled and tasted delicious. The duck breast was very tasty and the addition of the Pommes Aligot was decadent. And although we didn’t think we had room for dessert, the pot au chocolate with madeleines was irresistible. Highly recommended for a night out.
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Christine
Montreal
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first experience at Gitanes was fantastic. Andrew, our server, was excellent and the food outstanding. Thank you for this nice discovery...we will be back for sure!
GitanesResponded on November 8, 2024
Thanks for the feedback Christine - Andrew says hello! You were a pleasure to host
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Francois
Ottawa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
La plus part des énoncés à la carte ne sont pas les bons par exemple le fameux aligot (purée qui doit contenir de la tomme) et juste une purée normale sans particularités. Le homard qui doit être servit avec du caviar n’en n’avait pas. Il est impossible d’avoir du pain il faut opter pour une focaccia au fromage à la carte. Les portions sont petites et le rapport qualité prix n’est pas au rendez-vous malheureusement
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Caroline
New York City
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience was outstanding. The wine pairing perfectly complemented each course of the tasting menu. Great ambience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING. The steak frites never disappoints and we had a phenomenal server :)
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Linda
Ottawa
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What a pleasant surprise to visit this gem for the first time. We had heard good things about the steak frites but little did we know that it would be the Thursday night special. Best deal in town at $30. The service was excellent and we liked the vibe of the place. And, the glassware was exquisite, even the water glasses. Can't wait to return.
GitanesResponded on November 1, 2024
A pleasure to host you last night Linda! We're glad you got to visit on 'Steak Frites & Vin' - our date night special every Thursday. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Emalie
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dinner out with friends. Our service was very pleasant. Our server and sommelier explained all of our options for the amazing menu. We opted for the Chef's Tasting Menu with wine pairing. It did not disappoint! The dishes were so unique, flavourful and we all left very full and satisfied. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion and one of the best dining experiences in Ottawa.
GitanesResponded on November 1, 2024
Thank you for the kind words Emalie! It was a pleasure to host your group and share our Nouveau and Prestige wine pairings for your tasting menu. Wishing you all the best and perhaps we look forward to perhaps hosting you again the future. Cheers
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FAQs

Gitanes is rated 4.8 stars by 608 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

361 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M7

Additional information

Cross street
Elgin Street, between Frank and Waverly.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
French, Wine Bar, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mitch Lacombe
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.gitanes.co/
Phone number
(613) 562-0699
Private party facilities
Inquire at info@gitanes.co for large group bookings and buyouts. Large groups of up to 30 can be accommodated in our back room. Our restaurant can accommodate a 55 person indoor buyout, and the patio can be used for additional capacity.

Gitanes

Make a reservation

Additional information

Chef's Tasting

Tasting Menu

Group Menu - 3 Course Share Plates

STEAK FRITES

FOIE SUNDAE

SEAFOOD PLATTER

Fruits De Mer

SEAFOOD PLATTER

½ DOZEN OYSTERSCA$23.00

RAZOR CLAMSCA$22.00

CHILLED MUSSELSCA$23.00

½ LOBSTERCA$40.00

SNOW CRABCA$40.00

CAVIAR SERVICECA$120.00

Starters

WARM BRIOCHE, BROWN CULTURED BUTTER CA$10.00

KING FISH CRUDO, KUMQUAT KOSHO, SHISO CA$27.00

BEEF TARTARE, HORSERADISH, GOUGÈRES CA$27.00

SHAVED COPPA, LINDSAY GOAT CHEDDAR, HAZELNUT, BROWN BUTTER CA$24.00

LETTUCE GREENS, TÊTE DE MOINE, GODDESS DRESSING, ALMOND GREMOLATA CA$22.00

FRENCH ONION SOUP, GRUYERE, BONE MARROW CA$24.00

CELERY ROOT PICCATA, LIONS MANE, PINE NUTS CA$26.00

CRAB SPAGHETTI CA$34.00

Mains

HALIBUTCA$55.00

PORK CHOPCA$48.00

LAMB SADDLECA$50.00

STEAK FRITESCA$45.00

TASTING MENU 105

Add-Ons

Desserts

RASPBERRY TARTCA$15.00

PROFITEROLES GLACÉESCA$15.00

FOIE SUNDAE CA$21.00

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