Kinki Welcome to the Ottawa Entertainment.ca Fine Dining restaurant section. Here you will find restaurants, dress code tips and dining suggestions for the Ottawa area divided by type. |
222 Lyon Tapas Bar At 222 Lyon, better known as the Tapas Bar, we feature a wide variety of ‘tapas' a Spanish word for appetizers or snacks. Tapas are perfect for sharing with groups or provide more intimacy for a table of 2. |
Absinthe Cafe Established in 2003, Absinthe, is renowned for it's commitment to fine food. The restaurant is a modern bistro, using locally sourced ingredients, prepared in an inventive and sophisticated manner. |
Aroma Meze Welcome to Aroma Meze Small Plates and Wine. The first of its kind in Canada! Come and enjoy “Meze” the food that reflects the way of life in Greek culture. Meze…an eating style, ancient in origin, favored in Greece and the Mediterranean. It is where eating is a hospitality and a celebration. The word “Aroma” literally means spice in Greek. |
Al's Steak House Now in the business of serving superb meals for 39 years, Al's proudly offers only certified Angus beef, as well as succulent chicken dishes, seafood, and even hearty lunchtime salads, sandwiches, and filet mignons. And it's all served up by a friendly, knowledgeable staff amidst chic, contemporary decor. |
The Black Thorn Chef Peter Harris emphasizes fresh, local ingredients, and the menu includes creative appetizers, pastas, pizza, as well as the chef's own chicken, beef, and lamb dishes. Choose from 15 imported beers on tap, or try one of the many cocktails and martinis available |
Amber Garder Welcome to the Amber Garden Restaurant dedicated to the culinary traditions of the people on the ancient European amber route which connected to the Mediterranean world to the rich amber deposits of the Baltic Sea. |
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Cabotto's Cabotto's has set the standards for luxury Italian dining in Ottawa since 1976. A West end landmark for over 30 years, Cabotto's is a family owned and operated establishment. Set in a nineteenth-century sophisticated three storey, stone heritage house with six separate dining areas and two fireplaces. |
B Side Wine Unable to curb his creativity, chef Derek Benitz has opened b/Side Wine & Small Plates located directly beside Benitz Bistro. Join us for a great glass of wine and delicious food!
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Benitz Bistro Harmony, balance, instinct, passion and an infusion of soul this is the essence of Chef/Owner Derek Benitz's attitude in the kitchen. He takes a contemporary approach to classic French cuisine, crafting innovative dishes from the freshest seasonal ingredients.
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Cafe Paradiso What is most appealing about Cafe Paradiso is it's great blend of casual fine dinning and Ottawa´s best, year-round live jazz program. Serving an eclectic bistro-style global cuisine, in a relaxed downtown atmosphere, the Café promises you a memorable evening of good food and lively entertainment. |
Canvas Located within walking distance of art galleries and the Great Canadian Theatre Company, the Parkdale Market, and various other hidden gems, Canvas prides itself in being an inviting little neighbourhood bistro in the ever growing Wellington West area of Ottawa. |
Capital Dining Room The Capital Dining Room, long established as one of the top restaurant in the city, is the first choice for any special celebration. The intimate setting and ambiance is elegant and the food is paired with the best wines a Four Diamond Restaurant can offer. |
Carmello's Exciting and creative contemporary Italian cuisine is prepared in this lovely trattoria with services that is unmatched in the city. Fresh Pasta's, thin crust Pizza, grilled vegetables, and grilled fish and meats abound on the stylish menu. A selection of ten micro-brewed draft beers is featured along with a fabulous Italian wine list from their special wine cellar. |
Dantessa Italian Restaurant At Dantessa we are very proud of our formula. Our aim is to create exciting, inspired, contemporary Italian cuisine in a warm and sophisticated setting. Conveniently located right around the corner from Elgin Street, Dantessa offers delectable fare that is surprisingly reasonable. |
Chianti Ristorante Italiano We are very pleased to introduce our sensational menu.We have selected the finest ingredients to enhance the flavour and taste of homemade meals. At Chianti we offer not only fine cuisine, but above all, healthy ingredients are our number one priority!
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Coasters Dine in casual elegance, fresh fish and seafood with a spectacular view of the Byward Market. A warm & friendly seafood grill menu ranges from fresh fish on a open grill to the best fish & chips in town. All you can eat Mussels everyday $12.99, shrimp, scallops and our signature crab cakes are a constant favorite. |
Courtyard Restaurant Our chef blends continental fare with the finest in contemporary tastes, creating delectable menus that are designed to bring out the best in every flavour. House specialties include Beef Tenderloin Wellington and Rack of Lamb, as well as a wide range of Steak, Seafood, Pork and Chicken dishes. |
Cyranos Located in Ottawa's West End, Cyranos is a unique, chef owned restaurant offering modern Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. The menu offers something for everyone from light salads and pizzas to fresh pastas, seafood and steak. At Cyranos, every meal is made per order to meet your specific needs. |
Domus Cafe Ottawa The first in Canadian, Regional, Seasonal Cuisine with menu items consisting of only the freshest of local ingredients provided by Canadian suppliers and directly delivered from local-area farms. |
E18hteen Restaurant Our kitchen is the soul of our restaurant. Our menu reflects engaging flavour profiles and the changing seasons. We partner with dedicated purveyors in supplying the absolute best from our natural environment. Our wine directors source elite wines in every price category to enhance your dining experience. |
El Meson Combining the best of Spanish and Portuguese inspiration, El Meson focuses on quality and diversity. Luncheon specials and a daily table d'hote along with a renowned menu. |
Empire Grill Located right in the heart of the Byward Market, Empire Grill has become the city's most dynamic meeting and eating place. Head Chef, Jason Potvin, cooks from the heart with a memorable blend of bold flavors. Empire Grill is the only Gold Member Licensee of Certified Angus Beef in all of Ontario. |
Fresco Guest Room Open until 2am, the hybrid kitchen-bar is a hub of activity inviting you to chill out, settle in and take pleasure in a bite or two with wine. A simple and creative small-plate/ charcuterie menu sans pretension has been lovingly designed by Chef Steve Vardy and resident Chef Brent Pattee and is available after 10:00 pm. seven days a week. |
Festival Japan Come experience the best sushi in Ottawa and other Japanese dishes at Festival Japan. Join us for a speedy lunch in front of the sushi bar or an intimate dinner in one of Festival Japan's tatami rooms |
Fat Tuesday's Fat Tuesdays New Orleans Experience magically conjures up that “Big Easy” feeling, offering the finest in Cajun Creole cuisine, as well as contemporary dishes to suit all palates. Fats also hosts Ottawa's only duelling piano show, Friday and Saturday nights starting at 10:30. |
Giovanni's Restaurant For over 20 years Giovanni's has enjoyed serving its fine Italian Cuisine to Ottawa residents and visitors. We offer an extensive variety of traditional dishes and specialties which are unique to our restaurant. Our warm and inviting restaurant is perfect for a dinner or lunch for two or for large gatherings of up to 60 people. A private room is also available for up to 30 people. |
Haveli An award winning restaurant specializing in authentic Indian cuisine prepared by a team of professional Chefs from various regions of India. We feature a glass enclosed cooking area to enhance your dining pleasure. Watch the skilled chefs prepare fresh Tandoori Naans and other specialties right before you! |
Green Papaya At the Green Papaya Restaurant, taste the finest in Classic Thai cuisine! Our finely decorated dining room offers a relaxing, smoke-free environment all year round, while our cozy patio beckons during the warm months. Enjoy a wide range of authentic Thai dishes that are perfect for sharing with that special someone or a group of great friends. |
Hy's Steak House Hy's Steakhouse is a Canadian institution. The Ottawa location is often praised as the one of the most beautiful steakhouses around. It has been serving power lunches and dinners for over 30 years, and is a place to rub shoulders with politicians and business leaders alike. Hy's "The Only" porterhouse is truly a thing to behold (and eat). |
Il Primo Il Primo is an Italian restaurant like no other on Preston The staff are excellent and very efficient. The food is generous and delightful in taste and presentation. Highly recommended for casual diners. |
Juniper Kitchen and Wine Bar Juniper Kitchen and Wine Bar strives to create globally inspired tastes which tempt and delight the palate. We offer a seasonally inspired menu, reflecting the produce harvested in this region. |
Kinki KINKI is the “in” place in Ottawa for exquisite sushi. A high-quality Asian Fusion Sushi Restaurant in the Byward Market, this spot will continue to set the trend for others to follow. Mouthwatering creations are sensational! Sip on a famous KINKI martini while you check out the Chef's artistic creations. The menu offers a wide range of appetizers and entrees, ranging from the tastiest Green Tea Encrusted Rack of Lamb to Tibetan Halibut and Crispy Delight Noodles, Sushi and Kinki Maki Rolls. |
La Strada Passion, Dedication, Success.... A Family tradition dating back 50 years. Pietro Militio with his three sons pride themselves in offering their patrons exceptional Italian cuisine as well as an extensive selection of wines to ensure our most memorable dining experience. |
Lindenhof European Restaurant Welcome to the Lindenhof European restaurant! We have been a part of the Ottawa dining scene for thirty years and believe that our success is built on consistently good, home-cooked food and friendly staff. |
Mambo The pleasure of entertaining. Taking inspiration from the fiery and aromatic cuisine of Central and South America, MAMBO is big flavors, samba~salsa music, mojito~caipirinhas and a wide array of tasty tapas. The restaurant's exposed brick walls and bold vibrant colors imbue the main dining area with a truly intimate atmosphere, making it perfect for romantic rendezvous or corporate cocktail receptions. |
Mamma Grazzi's Kitchen Old World Italian cuisine is featured, with chicken and veal dishes complementing the wide variety of thin-crust pizzas and fresh pasta dishes. |
Metropolitain Brasserie For hundreds of years, Parisians and tourists alike have flocked to the great brasseries of Paris. Now, in the heart of Ottawa, is the city's own French Brasserie with the city's largest fresh oyster bar. Featuring fresh oysters sxsand daily creations from Chef de Cuisine Mike Poliquin, there is something for everyone at Metropolitain Brasserie. |
La Roma For over 40 years, La Roma has maintained a reputation for excellence by providing time-honored Italian Cuisine in a warm and intimate setting. La Roma restaurant offers a wide variety of succulent dishes, a carefully selected wine list, gracious service and dazzling decor that changes with the seasons. |
Milestones At Milestones, enjoy the intimacy of the dining experience in the comfort of warm lighting and a cozy booth, or the buzz in the bar, watching the game on one of our many flat-screens with a cold pint in hand. |
Moji Fusion Kitchen Located in the center of the Byward Market on 97 Clarence Street in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. Moji Fusion Kitchen Specialises in Italian fusion cuisine. |
Le Saint-O Le restaurant "Le Saint-O" est un restaurant de fine cuisine francaise etabli a Ottawa depuis 1990. "Le Saint-O" est reconnu par ses pairs comme un restaurant offrant un service digne des grands restaurants parisiens et du sud de la France et par une cuisine aussi savoureuse que spectaculaire creee par l'imaginatif chef proprietaire. |
Mekong Mekong Restaurant has been serving Asian Cuisine to Ottawa Residents for over 20 years. We Specialize in Cantonese, Szechwan, Vietnamese and Thai Foods Come try our Renowned Rice Paper Shrimp Rolls or one of our specialty dishes such as our Lobster and Shrimp with Ginger and Green Onion. |
Sante Restaurant Ottawa Cosmopolitan yet casual with a fabulous view of Ottawa's famous Rideau and Sussex streetscapes. Our superb “globally inspired” cuisine, fine wines, and warm, friendly atmosphere make any occasion a success. For business or pleasure, large gatherings to intimate groups we would be pleased if you would be our guest. |
Social For business or pleasure, Social's distinctive architecture and interior decor make everything from large business functions to intimate gatherings a possibility. Professional, fun and discreet, the staff is welcoming and pleased to assist in making your occasion a delightful and rewarding experience. Late evening entertainment is available Wednesday offering an eclectic mix of jazz, acid jazz and blues and on the weekends a variety of DJ's are spinning the crowd into a groove. Food, wine, atmosphere, pleasure...Social. |
Mezzanotte Bistro Nestled in the heart of the Byward market, Mezzanotte specializes in delicious Italian cuisine served with a twist of originality. The lamb, the veal and the Chilean sea bass are customers' favourites, and are complimented by an extensive wine list from around the world. Enjoy your meal on the patio throughout the summer. |
Stella Osteria Stella's new world Italian flare cuisine calls for a dynamic wine selection. They will offer an extensive wine list that showcases several varietals from Italy's diverse wine regions, as well as other, quality international selections. Cin Cin! |
The Fish Market The Fish Market Restaurant is located in the heart of the bustling Byward Market in a rustic Canadian heritage building built in 1875. The warm ambiance and cozy booths are enjoyed with an extensive menu of Fresh Fish, Canadian lobster, mussels, shrimp scallops and everything between. |
Sushi Kan All you can eat sushi in a commercial chain type restaurant. Sushi is meant to be an art form, and the more effort that has gone into the presentation, the better it is considered to be. When your sushi arrives at the table, take a moment to appreciate its appearance. Presentation is more important with sushi than with almost any other type of cuisine; it is meant to be a meal for the eyes as well as the mouth. |
Topkapi Turkish Restaurant Some 32 years later, Raif's son Nail, buys an existing restaurant and renames it Topkapi, realizing his own dream, as well as reviving his father's memories and dreams. We thank you for choosing the new Topkapi Restaurant and providing us with an opportunity to pamper you with our Turkish hospitality. |
Wellington Gastropub The term is derived from gastronomy and was coined in when the first Gastropub, The Eagle, was open in London, England. Gastropub always have an atmosphere which is relaxed and a focus on offering an eclectic menu, prepared to the highest standards of the best restaurants. |
Urban Pear The restaurant features a menu that evolves from day to day using the finest quality local ingredients the chefs can source. During the summer months, a team of dedicated organic farmers supply The Urban Pear with all of its vegetables. All the meats & fish purchased by the chefs come from Canadian farms & waters. |
Vineyards Low ceilings, dim lighting and private, cozy booths all contribute to the wine-cellar feel of Vineyards. With live jazz on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday evenings, Vineyards is a great date spot. Vineyards offers an awe-inspiring wine list, featuring approximately 300 wines, as well as premium scotches, brandies and ports; their vast beer assortment features 60 Belgian beers alone. |
Vittoria Trattoria The William Street restaurant offers a wide range of rooms and services to host all kinds of intimate events/groups from 2-50 people. Custom menus, satellite bars and an impressive wine selection are merely a few of the particulars that can be coordinated to suit your entire group dining needs. The convenient downtown location also makes it ideal for cocktail/office parties, wedding brunches, anniversaries and much more. |
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar Our dining room can accommodate your small groups or large parties comfortably, extending to the outdoor patio during the hot summer months. We offer an extensive array of authentic Japanese dishes from signature rolls and sushi to a variety of cooked dishes from our kitchen.
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The Whalesbone Oyster House Aw, Shucks...Oysters and More...Oysters are the obvious choice here, served raw with different sauces and add-ons like lemon and horseradish. There are three to five types of east and west coast oysters to choose from, both small and large varieties and our selection changes daily. Oysters are the house specialty, but we've got plenty on the menu for seafood lovers who are squeamish about slurping the slippery bivalves straight from the shell. |
ZenKitchen At ZenKitchen, we believe that a gourmet meal can be created out of healthy and environmentally friendly foods. With a focus on whole foods prepared in a flavourful, healthful, manner, ZenKitchen demonstrates that food can be beautiful and good for you. |
Zola's Restaurant This fabulous restaurant on Robertson road will tend to your every need and will ensure that this will be a dinning experience that you will remember. From your table you can clearly see the chef assemble your choice of lunch or dinner from the freshest ingredients. |
Rideau Carleton Raceway Our 650 seat dining room overlooks Canada's fastest 5/8th mile track, the perfect place to enjoy the panoramic view of the race track and cheer on your favourite horse and driver. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our marvelous all-you-can-eat 100 item buffet or wonderful a la carte menu. |
