Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Amazing ramen bowl! Favourite in Ottawa. About $15 for a large portion Get the regular or spicy :)
Ginza Ramen Sushi and Sake Bar
280 Elgin StAmazing ramen bowl! Favourite in Ottawa. About $15 for a large portion Get the regular or spicy :)
Best green chicken curry I've ever had. Atmosphere is ok - small dining room which makes this an excellent takeout or delivery option.
Coriander Thai Cuisine
282 Kent StreetBest green chicken curry I've ever had. Atmosphere is ok - small dining room which makes this an excellent takeout or delivery option.
Favourite tacos I've tried thus far. Go for: #1 - Eggplant, #2 Ox - Tongue, #3 - Tuna tartare. Top 10 new restaurant in Canada the year it opened. More expensive but really cool urban vibe.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Camino
380 Elgin StFavourite tacos I've tried thus far. Go for: #1 - Eggplant, #2 Ox - Tongue, #3 - Tuna tartare. Top 10 new restaurant in Canada the year it opened. More expensive but really cool urban vibe.
Awesome breakfast/brunch spot featuring freshly baked sweet ad savoury scones. Budget friendly.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The SconeWitch (Elgin)
150 Elgin StAwesome breakfast/brunch spot featuring freshly baked sweet ad savoury scones. Budget friendly.
Ottawa's local coffee shop: quality coffee, lattes & snacks served in a laid-back, earthy atmosphere.
210 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Ottawa's local coffee shop: quality coffee, lattes & snacks served in a laid-back, earthy atmosphere.
This is a real treat! Galley style restaurant serving small plates inspired by Italian cooking. Always delicious. Young & urban feel. $$$
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Town
296 Elgin StThis is a real treat! Galley style restaurant serving small plates inspired by Italian cooking. Always delicious. Young & urban feel. $$$
Well-known Ottawa franchise. All you can eat or a la carte sushi (& karaoke bar upstairs)!
Sushi Kan 3
228 Albert StWell-known Ottawa franchise. All you can eat or a la carte sushi (& karaoke bar upstairs)!
Greek small plates fine dining. Delicious & great prices. Plenty of gluten-free options. Another cool restaurant in a heritage home. Order the flaming cheese!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aroma Meze
239 Nepean StGreek small plates fine dining. Delicious & great prices. Plenty of gluten-free options. Another cool restaurant in a heritage home. Order the flaming cheese!
Authentic Spanish tapas restaurant in an old brick home. Scrumptious small plates and a cozy atmosphere. Save or splurge - you choose how many courses you'd like.
222 Lyon St N
222 Lyon Street NorthAuthentic Spanish tapas restaurant in an old brick home. Scrumptious small plates and a cozy atmosphere. Save or splurge - you choose how many courses you'd like.
Long-time authentic Canadian pizza place franchise in Ottawa. Perfect for take-out since it's only a few blocks away. Thick crust and pretty cheesy!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colonnade Pizza
280 Metcalfe StLong-time authentic Canadian pizza place franchise in Ottawa. Perfect for take-out since it's only a few blocks away. Thick crust and pretty cheesy!
Go early for weekend brunch because this place gets packed with hipsters! God love'em. They have board games and it's not uncommon to order a beer as of 11 a.m. Try the Huevos Rancheros (spicy eggs).
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Manx Pub
370 Elgin StGo early for weekend brunch because this place gets packed with hipsters! God love'em. They have board games and it's not uncommon to order a beer as of 11 a.m. Try the Huevos Rancheros (spicy eggs).
Massive weekend brunch menu! One of my favs in Ottawa. So many choices and a huge dining hall so you shouldn't have to line-up. Go before the 10 a.m. post-church rush and you'll be laughing.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin StMassive weekend brunch menu! One of my favs in Ottawa. So many choices and a huge dining hall so you shouldn't have to line-up. Go before the 10 a.m. post-church rush and you'll be laughing.
Quality local ingredients, urban fine dining, modern decor with rustic touches. One of Ottawa's newest trendy restaurants. Can't go wrong with anything on the changing menu. $$$
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fauna
425 Bank StQuality local ingredients, urban fine dining, modern decor with rustic touches. One of Ottawa's newest trendy restaurants. Can't go wrong with anything on the changing menu. $$$
Timmy's one block from apartment :) Makes my dad happy when he visits.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tim Hortons
99 Rideau StTimmy's one block from apartment :) Makes my dad happy when he visits.
Seeing as Ottawa is the Shawarma capital of the world, you should get a sandwich in the city. Meat is super moist here. I like the falafel salad as a vegetarian - huge portion.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shawarma King
395 Bank StSeeing as Ottawa is the Shawarma capital of the world, you should get a sandwich in the city. Meat is super moist here. I like the falafel salad as a vegetarian - huge portion.
Local coffee shop if you prefer over a chain.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ministry of Coffee
274 Elgin StLocal coffee shop if you prefer over a chain.
Amazing vegetarian spot! Open late (has liquor license or alcohol-free kombucha on tap).
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin StAmazing vegetarian spot! Open late (has liquor license or alcohol-free kombucha on tap).
The darkest poutine gravy in town! 24-7 diner busy for breakfast or late-night munchies.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin StThe darkest poutine gravy in town! 24-7 diner busy for breakfast or late-night munchies.
Amazing new spot for healthy fast (but quality) greek food (with tons of vegetarian and vegan options).
Pi·Rho Grill-Elgin St
346 Elgin StAmazing new spot for healthy fast (but quality) greek food (with tons of vegetarian and vegan options).
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a full service 5-star dining restaurant so if you want to spend the big bucks, go for dinner. Otherwise, ask to sit at the wine bar, have some red, white or bubbly and share an appetizer.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beckta Dining & Wine
150 Elgin StThis is a full service 5-star dining restaurant so if you want to spend the big bucks, go for dinner. Otherwise, ask to sit at the wine bar, have some red, white or bubbly and share an appetizer.
Incredible cocktails! Plus it's only a block from my place. Dress up your outfit a tad. The menu is pretty exotic and constantly changing. Best feature: a Speakeasy behind a bookcase open Wed. - Sat.!
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WIncredible cocktails! Plus it's only a block from my place. Dress up your outfit a tad. The menu is pretty exotic and constantly changing. Best feature: a Speakeasy behind a bookcase open Wed. - Sat.!
Good spot for legit wings, sports watching and cold beer. Nothing fancy.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Louis Bar & Grill
399 Elgin StGood spot for legit wings, sports watching and cold beer. Nothing fancy.
Belgian beerhouse and restaurant: 100s of beers to choose from! Live music on weekends. Delicious moules & frites. Check out the Spark St. shopping while you're there.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bier Markt
156 Queen StBelgian beerhouse and restaurant: 100s of beers to choose from! Live music on weekends. Delicious moules & frites. Check out the Spark St. shopping while you're there.
Modern English pub: busy atmosphere for after-work drinks and plenty of pub fare. Nothing fancy but if you're single or meeting friends, it's a happening place, especially on the patio in the summer.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sir John A Pub
284 Elgin StModern English pub: busy atmosphere for after-work drinks and plenty of pub fare. Nothing fancy but if you're single or meeting friends, it's a happening place, especially on the patio in the summer.
Bar is like hanging out in one of many differently themed living rooms. Upstairs above Pure Kitchen. Cocktails, loungy, DJ and healthy appetizers served. Good place to go before or after a meal at Pure Kitchen downstairs.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Charlotte
340b Elgin StBar is like hanging out in one of many differently themed living rooms. Upstairs above Pure Kitchen. Cocktails, loungy, DJ and healthy appetizers served. Good place to go before or after a meal at Pure Kitchen downstairs.
Essentials
Great spot for a baguette or loaf of bread! Coffee, breakfast and lunch items too.
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Bread & Sons
195 Bank StGreat spot for a baguette or loaf of bread! Coffee, breakfast and lunch items too.
Grocery store 2 blocks away.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StGrocery store 2 blocks away.
Cute local grocer with hippie organic vibe :) <3 I love the Rinag baked veggie simosas - cheap and quick snack or lunch. Check out their wellness shop across the street.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Herb & Spice Food Shop
375 Bank StCute local grocer with hippie organic vibe :) <3 I love the Rinag baked veggie simosas - cheap and quick snack or lunch. Check out their wellness shop across the street.
Getting Around
Petro-Canada
292 Rideau StNearest gas station.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1615 Laperriere AveClosest Enterprise rental spot.
Parks & Nature
Great park for young kids. Many benches, grass, trees. Think frisbee or grab a coffee at Tim Horton's or Art House Café across the street and sit on a bench. You might see people doing Tai chi or drinking beers, eclectic crowd.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dundonald Park
516 Somerset St WGreat park for young kids. Many benches, grass, trees. Think frisbee or grab a coffee at Tim Horton's or Art House Café across the street and sit on a bench. You might see people doing Tai chi or drinking beers, eclectic crowd.
Hiking, biking, snowshoeing or skiing in Gatineau Provincial Park and checking out the quaint restaurants in Chelsea (homemade ice cream, candle factory, Chelsea pub, Mama Theresa italian restaurant, etc.) is a lovely day in the countryside.
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Gatineau
33 Chem. ScottHiking, biking, snowshoeing or skiing in Gatineau Provincial Park and checking out the quaint restaurants in Chelsea (homemade ice cream, candle factory, Chelsea pub, Mama Theresa italian restaurant, etc.) is a lovely day in the countryside.
This is where many activities happen including Winterlude, Jazzfest and Lights Across Canada. When no events are being held here, there are benches and grass to relax. Also a water fountain and historical statues.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Confederación
Elgin StreetThis is where many activities happen including Winterlude, Jazzfest and Lights Across Canada. When no events are being held here, there are benches and grass to relax. Also a water fountain and historical statues.
This is the most beautiful park in downtown Ottawa. You can see the Rideau Canal, its locks, the Ottawa River, Quebec, Parliament and in April-May, the beautiful tulips. Lots of space to sit or play.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Major's Hill
Mackenzie AvenueThis is the most beautiful park in downtown Ottawa. You can see the Rideau Canal, its locks, the Ottawa River, Quebec, Parliament and in April-May, the beautiful tulips. Lots of space to sit or play.
Entertainment & Activities
This is an awesome new development with shops, restaurants, bars, a movie theatre (including VIP & 3D cinemas), a park, a skate park, a skating rink, outdoor yoga classes in the summer, flea markets, fresh farmers' markets, special events, concerts and much more! It is next to TD Place where our CFL team plays, the Ottawa Redblacks. Walk 35 minutes or drive and park underground for a fee.
196 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lansdowne Park
Marché WayThis is an awesome new development with shops, restaurants, bars, a movie theatre (including VIP & 3D cinemas), a park, a skate park, a skating rink, outdoor yoga classes in the summer, flea markets, fresh farmers' markets, special events, concerts and much more! It is next to TD Place where our CFL team plays, the Ottawa Redblacks. Walk 35 minutes or drive and park underground for a fee.
ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau StIndie theatre for cinephiles.
Mayfair Theatre
1074 Bank StIndie theatre for cinephiles.
Arts & Culture
Mixed arts space for local talent. Open mic every Tuesday, Near daily events such as plays, stand-up comedy, bands, fundraisers, etc. Above Dunn's on Elgin St. (Dunn's food served through LIVE on Elgin bar).
LIVE! on Elgin
220 Elgin StMixed arts space for local talent. Open mic every Tuesday, Near daily events such as plays, stand-up comedy, bands, fundraisers, etc. Above Dunn's on Elgin St. (Dunn's food served through LIVE on Elgin bar).
Brand new art gallery. Open the latest of all the museums/galleries in Ottawa (until 9pm most nights). Free entry. Great café/restaurant inside. Must-see.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galería de Arte de Ottawa
50 Mackenzie King BridgeBrand new art gallery. Open the latest of all the museums/galleries in Ottawa (until 9pm most nights). Free entry. Great café/restaurant inside. Must-see.
Come here for symphonies, English or French theatre, concerts, musicals and more.
346 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StCome here for symphonies, English or French theatre, concerts, musicals and more.
Permanent and temporary exhibits. Huge mother spider statue outside entrance.
552 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrPermanent and temporary exhibits. Huge mother spider statue outside entrance.