Restaurants and shopping for groups and FIT

Canada’s capital region has the dining and retail options your groups want. Whether you’re within the bustling city or in the quaint countryside, you can choose from casual to fine dining, and shop in local boutiques or big brand stores.

Restaurants

Aiana

Taste the flavours of Canada at this fine-dining restaurant in downtown Ottawa that highlights local and Canadian-grown ingredients on their menus.

The Albion Rooms

The Albion Rooms is a constitution of food, drink and good company.

Forty One Restaurant

Named Forty One Restaurant in recognition of the year, 1941, that the Lord Elgin was built, the restaurant features a modern environment and classic menu that is a perfect match for connecting with new and familiar faces.

Zak's Diner

ZAK'S DINER - Locally World Famous, and an Ottawa Institution, Zak's has been serving classic Canadian comfort food since 1986. Open 24/7!

The King Eddy

Family-owned and operated diner in the ByWard Market offering breakfast, lunch and dinner made fresh in-house.

Overflow Brewing Company

Craft brewery and taproom featuring award-winning beers, handmade eats and live music on a professional sound stage.

Delysées Luxury Desserts

Treat yourself to exquisitely curated desserts including French pastries, macarons, cakes and eclairs at this upscale Glebe bakery.

Luxe Blooms Flower Cafe

A pink paradise awaits at this lovely and luxurious café and flower shop in the heart of the ByWard Market.

The Waverley

Eat, drink and socialize at this laid-back gastro-pub serving Canadian fare and cocktails with nostalgic flair.

Tavern on the Hill at Major's Hill Park

Located in Header House in Major's Hill Park, Tavern on the Hill offers up fun + delicious food + drinks with a killer view of the Nation's Capital's best sites!

St. Albert Cheese Co-op

After your visit, cheese will no longer hold any secrets. Discover all the production steps involved in making our famous cheddars & watch our employees work through huge windows overlooking the production area.

Metropolitain Brasserie

Métropolitain Brasserie is conveniently located between the Chateau Laurier and Westin hotels at 700 Sussex, just steps away from Parliament Hill.

Signatures Restaurant at Le Cordon Bleu

Located in Sandy Hill in the heart of Ottawa, Signatures Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant that combines French contemporary, innovative cuisine with a modern, refined atmosphere.

India Curry and Kebab House

Eclectic Indian cuisine served with modern flair in the historic ByWard Market.

Wise Town Cafe

Step into this cozy Elgin Street community hub where great coffee and delicious treats await locals and visitors alike.

Chez Lionel Brasserie Française

Savour French-inspired cuisine with a modern twist in an inviting brasserie setting.

J’TM Resto Bar

Experience a culinary adventure at this ByWard Market restaurant and bar featuring Haitian and Canadian favourites.

Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar

Full service steakhouse in the Centertown area that can accommodate business events, large groups, private events and off-site catering.

CRAFT Beer Market

Ottawa loves beer, and we love our national capital. With over 100 beers on tap, our newest location, on historic Bank Street, brings people together under one roof to share fresh local food and great craft beer.

Restaurant Meule et Caquelon

Meule et Caquelon is definitely a special Swiss type restaurant, with a unique kitchen at the table concept.

Banco Bistro

Located on the third level of the Casino Lac-Leamy, this outstanding restaurant offers an à la carte menu bursting with flavours and surprising choices.

Fatboys Southern Smokehouse

Home to Ottawa's famous Memphis-style ribs and Southern hospitality.

Med Supper Club

Experience the rich and vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean at this luxurious restaurant located at Lansdowne in the Glebe.

East Side Mario’s Nepean

Satisfy your craving for popular Italian dishes like pasta and pizza at this fast-casual spot in Bells Corners with a large rooftop patio.

Dark Fork Restaurant

Experience Ottawa’s first “dine in the dark” restaurant, guided by visually impaired servers for an unforgettable culinary adventure.

The Clarendon

This comfortable yet stylish bar and restaurant in Ottawa’s dynamic ByWard Market neighbourhood serves craft cocktails and farm-to-table fare.

Pho By Night

Family-owned Vietnamese restaurant specializing in authentic Vietnamese dishes including Pho Noodle Soup, Vermicelli and Banh Mi.

Tamis Cafe & Resto

Filipino restaurant in the heart of Centretown with dishes, desserts and drinks crafted from original recipes showcasing the taste of Manila.

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.

Perspectives Restaurant

Brookstreet's Perspectives Restaurant features Executive Chef Clifford Lyness' innovative, award-winning culinary creations featuring top-quality regional ingredients and exciting flavours in a true expression of contemporary Canadian cuisine.

Arlo Restaurant

Award-winning Centretown restaurant and wine bar specializing in local, seasonal cuisine and organic wines.

JOEY Restaurants

Enjoy globally-inspired cuisine in style at this dining destination with two central Ottawa locations.

The Grand Pizzeria and Bar

THE GRAND PIZZERIA & BAR located in the former Grand Hotel built in 1882, and on the best people watching corner in the By-Ward Market.

Bier Markt Ottawa

Downtown bier haus inspired by the European tradition, showcasing 40+ beers in a bright and lively space just steps from Parliament Hill.

Mill Street Brew Pub Ottawa

Located at LeBreton Flats, this 140-year-old building, former grist mill is rich in industrial heritage and charm - a unique setting to grab a pint, enjoy innovative food pairings, brewery tours and sampling, including specialty beers available only on-site and at select Ottawa establishments.

Mahal Tanjore

Authentic South Indian cuisine from the Tanjore (Thanjavur) area of Tamil Nadhu, featuring over 50 varieties of Dosa.

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.

Beandigen Café

Discover products from Indigenous makers while sipping a fine coffee in this combined café and retail space at Lansdowne.

York on William

Sample international street foods and creative cocktails in a trendy travel-themed space located in Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market neighbourhood.

Riviera Ottawa

High-end, creative Canadian cuisine and drinks served against the impressive backdrop of a heritage bank building.

Cinnaholic

CINNAHOLIC IS THE ORIGINAL, GOURMET CINNAMON ROLL BAKERY! Our mission is to solve everyone's dessert cravings.

Lil Z's Pizza

ByWard Market pizza parlour serving house-made pizza, pasta, bread and appetizers.

Saveurs des Continents

Our restaurant offers a unique 150 dishes all-you-can-eat concept international experience, thanks to its wide selection of fresh dishes from around the world and its remarkably exotic settings.

Lowertown Brewery

Enjoy craft beers and great food from the in-house smoker, indoors or on the sunny patio at this large brewpub in the lively ByWard Market neighbourhood.

Dhruvees Restaurant

Enjoy seasonal dishes drawn from the cuisines of India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia in this elegant restaurant located just east of downtown Ottawa.

Zoe’s

Enjoy inventive craft cocktails, delicious small and sharing plates, or elegant afternoon tea service in a conservatory-style lounge that stylishly blends early 20th-century architecture with contemporary décor.

BeaverTails

A uniquely Canadian tradition, hand-made Beavertail pastries are served up with a variety of toppings at special events throughout the year and at the permanent kiosk in the ByWard Market.

Bytown JOS

Enjoy a reimagined Québécois food experience at this French Canadian-themed poutinery and grocer.

Tulip Restaurant and Bar

Tulip Restaurant & Bar, featuring the creations of Executive Chef David Vinoya, combines flair and creativity with knowledge, curiosity and a genuine devotion to locally-sourced, ethically grown food.

Gitanes

Elgin Street fine dining destination featuring French cuisine and wines with a romantic ambience perfect for a special night out.