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
Almonte Craft Beer Fest
Enjoy cold craft brews, delicious eats, and live music along the Mississippi River at the Almonte Craft Beer Fest. Back by popular demand, this…
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.
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…
Heating up the Capital
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…
High tea on the veranda
Laurier House National Historic Site and Working Title Kitchen invite you to enjoy decadent pastries, delightful desserts, and high tea on the…
Indian Food Festival of Ottawa
The biggest celebration of Indian cuisine is making its grand return to Ottawa! Enjoy the sizzling sounds (and tastes) of street food, live music, and…
Gastronomic experiences
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.
C'est Bon Ottawa
Join food tours and cooking classes to experience the many flavours of Canada’s capital region and learn about local food producers and artisans.
Farmgate Cider
Tour, taste and shop all things cider at this family-owned and operated cidery located just west of Ottawa in Arnprior.
Gees Bees Honey Company
Visit a working honey farm and taste the variety of honey produced by honeybees in our region! Learn how honey is made and the importance of bees and pollinators!
Gibbs Honey
Visit this peaceful farm in rural Ottawa to shop for honey, candles and other products, or attend farm tours and tastings.
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
1 Elgin Restaurant
Crafting high quality meals, with artistry and the best in local and nationally sourced ingredients, 1 Elgin provides an elegant space to experience exceptional Canadian cuisine and premium wines before a performance or as a refreshing interlude during the work day for lunch.
Apothecary Lounge
Sip artisanal cocktails, craft beers and exclusive wines—and enjoy shareable small plates—in this Prohibition-style bar in the ByWard Market area.
Arôme
Dine in style with a spectacular view of Lac de la Carrière at Hôtel-Casino du Lac Leamy.
Art House
Café, bar, art gallery and event venue offering light fare and an intriguing drink menu in a charming central Ottawa heritage house.
Aulde Dubliner & Pour House
An authentic two-storey, Irish-style pub with a handcrafted cast iron mezzanine patio over viewing the gateway to the ByWard Market.
