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The Prescott, located at the corner of Beech and Preston Street in Ottawa, is one of the oldest licensed drinking establishments in the city, with roots tracing back to 1934. Originally the Preston Hotel, it was renamed The Prescott in 1941, symbolizing its role as the last watering hole between Ottawa and Prescott, 100 km down the highway. During WWII, co-owner Giuseppe Costantini, an Italian-Canadian, was interned by the Canadian government as an "enemy alien," temporarily shutting down the hotel. Despite these challenges, The Prescott continued under the sole ownership of his partner, Antonio Disipio, and became a fixture in the community. Over the years, it has hosted family events, sponsored sports teams, and remained an iconic spot for locals. Today, it stands as a retro eatery, preserving its legacy and charm as a cornerstone of Preston Street.
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Burgers, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–12:30 am
Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
The Prescott's menu was last updated on 11/29/2024.
Starters
NachosCA$18.95
JUMBO WINGSCA$20.95
Crisp and golden, lightly breaded with your choice of side sauce. Sauces: mild, medium, hot, suicide, honey garlic
ITALIAN POUTINECA$17.95
Golden fries with brick cheese and our signature meat sauce.
SHRIMP IN A BASKETCA$19.95
Large breaded butterfly shrimp on top of a basket of fries with coleslaw and cocktail sauce.
DEEP FRIED PICKLESCA$11.95
Lightly breaded and served with a ranch dip.
ZUCCHINICA$14.95
Lightly breaded and deep fried, served with a ranch dip.
POUTINECA$14.95
Golden fries with brick cheese and our homemade gravy.
Soups & Salads
FRENCH ONION SOUPCA$7.95
Onion soup smothered with cheese.
CHICKEN CAESAR SALADCA$17.95
Crisp romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, bacon, croutons and parmesan cheese.
SIDE CAESAR SALADCA$7.95
Crisp romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, bacon, croutons and parmesan cheese.
ITALIAN SALADCA$15.95
Lettuce mix with red onion, olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, celery, and red cabbage with a zesty Italian dressing
Prescott Classics
CHICKEN PARMIGIANACA$28.95
Lightly breaded chicken breast with tomato sauce and cheese.
MEATBALL IN A BOWLCA$10.95
For light eaters. Our famous meatball smothered in our meat sauce.
THE PRESCOTT PERSONAL PLATTERCA$18.95
The best of both worlds. Choice of mini pizza and our famous meatball in a bowl.
THE ORIGINAL MEATBALL SANDWICHCA$11.95
Simple but delicious. A 1/4 pound of beef with our signature meat sauce.
THE CADILLACCA$14.95
Our famous meatball sandwich with melted brick cheese smothered in our signature meat sauce.
HOT MEATBALL PLATTERCA$17.95
Our famous meatball sandwich smothered in meat sauce served with your choice of platter side.
Sandwiches
CHICKEN WRAPCA$19.95
Choice of grilled or crispy chicken. Choice of BBQ sauce or ranch.
HOT BEEF SANDWICHCA$17.95
Slices of lean beef smothered in our homemade gravy and fresh vegetables.
B.L.T.CA$14.95
Bacon, lettuce and tomato.
HOT TURKEY SANDWICHCA$2.00
Sliced turkey breast smothered in our homemade gravy and fresh vegetables.
SMOKED MEATCA$19.95
Lean smoked meat on fresh rye. Served with a 5oz portion of meat.
TRIPLE DECKER CLUBHOUSECA$19.95
With tomato, turkey, bacon and lettuce.
Mains
FISH & CHIPSCA$19.95
One piece of beer battered fish served with fries and homemade tartar sauce.
GRILLED SALMONCA$4.00
Lightly seasoned Atlantic salmon filet served with a daily soup, rice pilaf and fresh vegetables.
BEEF LIVER & ONIONSCA$22.95
Beef liver topped with sautéed onions and bacon served with a side of our homemade gravy.
CHICKEN FINGERSCA$18.95
Breaded chicken strips with plum or bbq sauce. Served with choice of: Fries and Coleslaw, or Chef Salad with choice of dressing.
Pasta
MEATBALL MELTCA$22.95
Our famous meatball layered in pasta and mushrooms, topped with meat sauce and melted cheese.
LASAGNACA$22.95
Homemade and smothered in cheese.
PENNE (GLUTEN FREE)CA$22.95
Covered in meat or tomato sauce.
PASTA WITH A MEATBALL IN SAUCECA$22.95
Your choice of pasta with our famous meatball covered in meat or tomato sauce. Choice of: Linguini, Spaghetti, Rigatoni, or Penne.Your choice of pasta with our famous meatball covered in meat or tomato sauce. Choice of: Linguini, Spaghetti, Rigatoni, or Penne.
PASTA WITH SAUCECA$18.95
Your choice of linguini, spaghetti, rigatoni or penne covered in meat or tomato sauce.
FETTUCCINI ALFREDOCA$21.95
Fettuccini in a parmesan cream sauce. Add chicken: 4.95
Famous Square Pizza
DEWIE
Pepperoni, bacon, green peppers, mushrooms, onions and green or black olives. OUR BEST SELLER!
MEAT LOVERS
Pepperoni, bacon, ham and our famous meatball.
VEGETARIAN
Green peppers, mushrooms and green or black olives.
PEPPERONI
Pepperoni, sauce & cheese.
PRESCOTT
Pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms and green or black olives.
DELUXE
Pepperoni, green peppers & mushrooms.
HAWAIIAN
Ham & pineapple.
CHEESE
Cheese & sauce.
What 9 people are saying
The Prescott reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
4.2Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
9 Reviews
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Wade
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I screwed up the senate tavern reservation so we went here instead to watch the sens game and it was awesome you guys are the best xoxo
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Rob
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Had a great night out with our group, and it was a bonus that the Sens game was happening at the same time. Great setup for watching the big game, with multiple TVs all around us. The food was tasty, and the drinks were cold. Friendly service, too.
Thanks!
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Tony
Ottawa8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I've been going to the Prescott with friends from all walks of life for many years. I'm happy that the new ownership only made small improvements and didn't change the overall look and feel of this historic meeting place. The addition of reservations is greatly appreciated.
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Roxanne
Montreal5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 4
We had onion soup / nachos / pizza / cadillac sandwich/ fettuccini- all the food was just room temp- nothing was hot enough. That was the whole group’s main complaint.
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Michael
Vancouver2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 3
Ambience 4
Love the Prescott but some errors with the pizza I ordered. Still good, but the toppings were wrong and they didn’t do anything to correct it.
Super Bowl was great! Live action and great vibes.
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Craig
Ottawa9 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 2
Ambience 3
We went on a Saturday night and had an average night out. There were not enough servers on the floor, and they couldn't keep up to the volume. The server we had was working hard and seemed to cover half the dining room herself. She tried her best, but was obvious that she struggled with how many people / tables she needed to cover. Witnessed a male server behind the bar consuming shots. We waiting an hour an a half for our food to be served, drink service was slow as well.
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Dana
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our server was great. We had a private party with twice the number of people we were expecting. She served everyone really quickly and always with a smile. Everyone was very accommodating. The age range was 8-75 years and everyone had fun. Games for kids, company and sports on screens for adults. The GM checked in with us to make sure everything was ok and have a free drink to the birthday girl! We'll be back.
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Shawn
Calgary4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fun staff, great spot to catch the game! Par-Tee Putt in the basement is also a lot of fun.
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Richard
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very friendly staff and the food was excellent. Try the meatball sandwich!!!
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FAQs
The Prescott offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 232-4217.
The Prescott is rated 4.4 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.