I am planning to go outside with few friends who are vegetarian and I am looking for some good vegetarian food restaurants that are also fine dining. We will prefer the places that will close around 11 pm or later.

We need some delicious options and I haven't gone to that many restaurants in Ottawa.

We will be leaving around 08.30.

Any recommendations will be hugely appreciated and helpful. Thanks in advance!!

If you've been to Noodle House on Gladstone in the last week or so, do you remember whether they still had lakhsa on the specials menu? I've been craving it but I don't want to trudge over there in the freezing cold if they're not serving it at the moment.

Thanks!

Hi everyone. I'd like to take my twin boys out to a steak dinner for their birthday. They love steak! Unfortunately I'm on a budget (Single mom woes). Any recommendations?

I've got a large group of friends to entertain tomorrow night. We wanted to go to Chez Lucien but they are fully booked. Any ideas? It'll be about 20-25 of us, mostly visitors, around 10pm, mostly drinks. Any ideas? We'll be at the Bytowne so we were hoping someplace nearby. ETA: Ideally something laid back.

Visiting Ottawa mid February. Looking for a legitimate speakeasy, not one that claims to be to draw in business. Any advice is appreciated, I try to visit one each major city I visit. Thanks

What are some good places for oysters? I’m not very knowledgeable about them, but I heard happy hours for oysters are a thing and I’d love to give it a try. Thanks for the help!

I’m coming to Ottawa soon for a weekend getaway from NY with my wife. We plan on doing low key things- the spa, parliament tour, skating on the canal, and of course eating good food. We have our eyes on a few places (Afternoon tea at the Fairmont a must) but truly want the best of Ottawa. That said… I think we have to try Harmon’s or Al’s, and from this and other subreddits, they both are great, but are Harmon’s prices just unreasonable?

Would also appreciate any other food recommendations too, especially breakfast! I am gluten free, but I’m sure wherever we go will have options.

Does anyone know where to buy seitan?

Recently moved to Ottawa and am craving some crab Rangoon. The town I lived in has some killer crab Rangoon but I can’t seem to find any in Ottawa. Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Celebrating a friend’s accomplishments and I’ve narrowed it down to a few places. Looking for where you would go out of this list for good food and drinks something thats worth getting dressed up for.

Cantina Gia Rabbit hole Giovanni’s Starling

Where can I find a few veal bones to make demi, without costing and arm and leg?

I'm moving to Ottawa in the fall, and I've been told by multple people that the food (from different cuisines) isn't that "good". Granted, I am coming from Toronto with more variety I guess, but the reviews I've seen for many places seem really good!! Plus, the plentiful food recommendations seem great! Is this fear-inducing idea that food isn't that "good" just a very very subjective thing and dependent on tastebuds?

I'm incredibly excited to try out all these reccs in the sub! Thank you!

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

Here are our specials for today at Thilaks: Special 1: Four Dosas, two Ulundu Vadai, Sambar, and Coconut Chutney for $14.99. Special 2: Colombo-style Chilli Crab, Rice, and Cucumber Salad for $25.99. Special 3: Rice and Curry wrapped in Banana Leaf for $17.99.

For tomorrow, Wednesday, our special is Lamprais, and we are now taking pre-orders for deliveries!

We also have a variety of snacks and sides available: Fish Rolls, Mutton Rolls, Egg Rolls, Ulundu Vadai, Roast Paan, Fried Hurulla, Fried Thilapiya, and more.

Call us at 613-721-6746 to pre-order!

You can reach us at Thilaks for orders and inquiries:

📍 Address: 2924 Carling Avenue (same entrance as Manila Mart) 📞 Phone: 613-721-6746

We look forward to serving you!

Looking for a Thai restaurant that makes authentic massaman curry with thick slow-cooked chunks of beef. This dish is super popular and easy to find in Australia, but I’ve yet to find a Thai restaurant here that makes it. Any ideas? Also feel free to drop any general good Thai recommendations. Thanks!

I asked this over in /r/Ottawa and got nothing so I figured I'd try here

Last time I had Ottawa shawarma, was in like 2008 when I lived there. My go-to spots at the time were either SANDRELLA or MANGOS, both on St-Laurent.

Both are permanently closed so I need to know a good place to get some. Preferably in the east end-ish area since it's familiar to me and that's around where I'll be staying

Idk if it’s the right sub as I’m not looking for food really but more so the vibe and the music. Are there any places similar to Charlotte elsewhere in Ottawa?

Whos gonna put stickers to help me know which companies I should focus my money towards. I want to be a better Canadian. :)

Anything interesting opening soon in Ott?

Were looking fir a fun vibe for dinner like craft, butnId prefer less of a pub food menu, while still finding resonable prices. Thoughts?

What's your best suggestion for a kid/family friendly japanese restaurant near Ottawa?

Hi,

I am on the hunt for blinis to eat with caviar. I have found a few spots selling caviar, but I’m not sure where I can find blinis. Does anyone know where I can get these?

Sorry for the shameless plug. I'm planning on doing a tour dropping my resume to as many places as I can, but it would help to know where to start if anyone knows of a place that's really desperate for staff lol. I'm a uni student looking for 20-30 hrs (evenings and weekends), I have food service experience and I can start next week. Or also if you know any new restaurants that might still be looking to add people to their crew.

Does anyone know any good Caribbean chefs that will do private dinners or catering orders? Preferably Bajan (Barbados) cuisine but open to Carribbean in general. TIA!

Visiting Ottawa this weekend to skate the canel, looking for casual and good food near the Chateau. Something easy, like a good pub.

Seeking to create a list of white table cloth restaurants in Ottawa.

There are many nice restaurants, but they don’t do white table linens. This is important to me because I find it makes the atmosphere much nicer (quieter).

Coincidentally, they are very nice places to take a date. And depends on the vibe one prefers. All of these places I think will be good for the food, the difference will be in the energy of the dining room.

https://ottawacitizen.com/life/best-ottawa-restaurants-romantic-date

Here is where I know they exist:

Shore club (Westin hotel)

Wilfred’s (chateau Laurier)

E18teen

Rideau club main dining room (members only by reservation).

Signatures (le cordon blue)

Aiana

L’arome (Hilton lac leamy)

La Baccara (casino lac leamy, seems to be closed permanently)

Beckta

Giovani’s

Added from comments:

Victoria Trattoria

Peking Duck 全聚德 in the Byward market (Chinese)

Mekong on Somerset (but they put paper over the cloth now it seems?) (Cantonese, Szechwan, Vietnamese, Thai)

Ciao Italia on Somerset (Italian)

The St. Rita on Somerset (Italian)

La Favourita (Preston) (Italian)

Sterling (in Gatineau) (Steakhouse)

Mamma Teresa Ristorante (Somerset) (Italian)

Vietnam Palace Restaurant (but has yellow cloth under and clear glass over the white table cloth) on Somerset

Jonny farina

La dolce vita (on Preston)

Cafe Tehran (on Rideau)

Pilos (on Montreal rd)

Where else?

Other nice restaurants but NO WHITE TABLE CLOTH:

Play

Gazellig

Shore club Lounge

Harmons steak house

Les fourgers (Chelsea)

North navy

Supply demand

Mati

Whalesbone

Atelier

Next

Added:

Riviera

Arlo

Fauna

Le Poisson bleu

Absinthe cafe

Please help me add to the list. I know there’s many more.

Hey friends! I have never been to Ottawa before but I am coming into town for a conference and have ONE dinner to go out and explore. I love all types of food - if you had just one dinner where would you go?

Supply & Demand is fully booked ( kudos to them but WOW 3 weeks in advance is a first for me 🤯 )

kindly recommended anything other than the above, thank you

I just want like a huge portion of original style Quebec poutine to have leftovers. what's the best place with the biggest portion?

Looking for a restaurant with a cool vibes and great food for dinner!

Thank you so much in advance :)