Ottawa's ten best restaurants right now — from modernist tasting menus to a beloved neighbourhood bistro. These are the tables that define the city's dining scene.
No printed menu, no choices — just a constantly evolving modernist tasting experience from a two-time Canadian Culinary Championship winner. Atelier isn't just Ottawa's best restaurant; it's one of the most distinctive dining rooms in the country. Visit website →
A sixteen-seat, fermentation-driven chef's counter that has quickly become one of the most talked-about kitchens in the country. Deeply seasonal, technically ambitious, and unlike anything else on the list. Visit website →
Canadian ingredients guided by global influences, plated with quiet precision. Stofa has built a reputation for consistency and confidence that few kitchens in the city can match. Visit website →
A refined, globally-inflected tasting menu in a striking downtown room built for celebration. One of the most popular reservations in the city for a reason. Visit website →
Inventive Canadian cooking with a genuine neighbourhood feel. Fauna has quietly become one of the city's most consistent creative kitchens, without ever losing its warmth. Visit website →
Set inside a former bank, Riviera pairs Ottawa's most dramatic dining room with French technique and a Canadian sensibility — a genuine special-occasion destination. Visit website →
Ottawa's fine dining institution. Formal service, a deep and thoughtfully built cellar, and a level of consistency that has kept it at the top of the city's dining scene for years. Visit website →
A beloved Peruvian kitchen on Elgin Street, bringing bold, vibrant flavours and a warm dining room to the heart of downtown. A standout for something different done exceptionally well. Visit website →
A stylish, French-leaning bistro on Elgin Street with a lively energy and a menu built for lingering over wine. One of Ottawa's most consistently well-reviewed rooms. Visit website →
A beloved neighbourhood bistro known for its seafood and warm, unpretentious hospitality — proof that Ottawa's best restaurants aren't only found downtown. Visit website →