Six Ottawa restaurants make the list of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2024 list.
Where to eat in Ottawa
Canada’s capital region is full of rich dining and drinking experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. Award-winning restaurants feature fresh products from over a thousand local farms. Tours take you to unique eateries, breweries, wineries and distilleries in various neighbourhoods. Year-round farmers markets, culinary classes and special events highlight everything from poutine to maple syrup to multicultural flavours. And as the North American headquarters of the prestigious Le Cordon Culinary Arts Institute, the city is home to many top chefs. Go on a culinary journey through Ottawa!
Food and drink highlights
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Great patios by Ottawa neighbourhood
Check out some of the best restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs with outdoor spaces. -
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The best chocolate in Ottawa
Bitter, milky, salty, fruity — here’s where to find the best chocolate in the capital of Canada, from bars to bonbons and everything in between. -
Maple syrup fun at Ottawa's sugar shacks
Experience maple magic from late winter into spring! Visit local sugar bushes, see how syrup is produced, eat sweet treats and enjoy the atmosphere! -
Great cocktail spots by Ottawa neighbourhood
You can easily find the perfect place to have drinks in Canada’s capital. -
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Delicious vegetarian and vegan food in the Ottawa area
The culinary scene in Canada’s capital is brimming with delicious cuisine, including popular vegetarian and vegan eateries. From healthy and raw, to…
Culinary event highlights
Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine
Get sticky at Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine! They're making it even better with more Ribs, more BBQ, more Poutine, a Kid Zone and more Live Music.
Brew Donkey Tours
Meet brewers and sample lots of craft beers on a full-day or half-day tour of Ottawa-area breweries, brewpubs and bars with Brew Donkey Tours.
Canadian Culinary Championship
Join North America’s Best Annual Celebration of National Gastronomy. Ten of Canada's Best Chefs demonstrate their culinary expertise in three intense…
Farmgate Cider
Tour, taste and shop all things cider at this family-owned and operated cidery located just west of Ottawa in Arnprior.
Heating up the Capital
Fall 2026, dates to be announced
Meet the makers, sample their sauces and buy some to take home with you! Quench your appetite with adult beverages, food and quench the heat with ice…
Jabulani Vineyard and Winery Ltd.
Sample and enjoy a variety of award-winning wines at this picturesque, countryside vineyard, just a 30-minute drive west of downtown Ottawa, either over rustic wine-barrel tables on the patio, or inside a charming, contemporary long-house.
Gastronomic experiences
Ottawa's Most Unique
A vibrant foodie community dedicated to exploring and celebrating the diverse culinary offerings in Ottawa through tours, reviews and interviews.
Member restaurants
BiBi's Middle Eastern Kitchen
Fast-casual restaurant in Ottawa’s Beechwood neighbourhood specializing in modern Middle Eastern cuisine.
Gitanes
Elgin Street fine dining destination featuring French cuisine and wines with a romantic ambience perfect for a special night out.
Restaurant e18hteen
A memorable, contemporary fine dining experience awaits in a beautiful heritage stone building in the ByWard Market neighbourhood.
SIDEDOOR
Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, meals at this ByWard Market neighbourhood restaurant are best enjoyed family-style.
Tavern on the Lake
Experience casual lakeside dining in a family-friendly setting on the shores of Lac Leamy in Gatineau.
