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    Cocotte Bistro

    3.9 (29 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Cassoulet de Toulouse
    Richard G.

    We had high expectations and while it didn't meet these expectations, it was very good. The service was fine, a bit long to get our entrees after our appetizers. I had the Crevettes au Pernod appetizer, very nice presentation and very tasty, the shrimp should have been a bit larger My wife had the French Onion Soup, good, but nothing special. For Entrees we had Steak Frites and Cassoulet de Toulouse. Steak was very good and the duck skin was amazing We enjoyed the meal, though the decor is understated. If we go back to Ottawa, We'll probably try a different restaurant.

    Part of my egg Benedict
    Katherine Y.

    Great service and trendy decor at this restaurant right inside the hotel. The portions are pretty generous for the breakfast. We enjoyed the high quality ingredients. The bacon was excellent.

    Bœuf bourguignon
    Bernard N.

    The food, the quality/price and service are the key elements of this restaurant. Time after time, we haven't been disappointed. Especially when the downtown area doesn't count that many good table at a decent price. If you want to be able to hear your partner, I would recommend the patio area.

    Hadia G.

    This bistro is part of the Metcalf hotel. I have been living in Ottawa over 17 years and never stumbled upon this hotel. Love the vibes and the sky light. The atmosphere is definitely unique and inviting. The food if not average below average. We had the French omelette and it lacks flavour. The potatoes though were fresh and crispy! We enjoyed our meal because of the vibes. But won't return for food. Oh and for the parking there were street parking right across no problem .

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    Audrey T.

    Decided to try this new Ottawa spot! The exterior is so cute and festive, and the indoor restaurant is really nice and aesthetic. Very spacious and lots of seating too! We got there at 5pm and there were tons of seating, but we also made a reservation online which was super easy to do. Onto the food - we ordered a few things off the 5 a 7 menu - everything on this menu is $8. The truffled Parisienne potatoes could have used more truffle oil and fried a tad longer for a better crunch. The corn flour battered frog legs was a unique item, and tasted pretty good. Sad it only came with two! The regular fries were just meh - not very flavourful nor crispy. It looked pretty though. I also ordered the cheese and charcuterie. While tasty I think I could get a better board elsewhere, especially at a $44 price point... the cheese and meats were just standard fare. For drinks, I got the baga, which is a lighter red wine for $8. It wasn't bad. The server was nice but forgot some of our requests and our bill, and forgot to refill our water etc. Although we had a good experience, I think the restaurant is just new and working through some kinks!

    House Caesar
    Christine L.

    Came over with a few colleagues for after work drinks and bites and love the experience. It is beautifully decorated and the service is amazing. We got great cocktails at the bar while the tables were being set. We then moved to a spacious table and ordered food which was amazing. We ordered dishes ranging from beef and salmon tartare to Arctic char, that I can remember. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their drinks and food. Highly recommend for work drinks or dinner for a special occasion. They also were hosting a party for a corporate group.

    Duck confit
    Vincent S.

    The atmosphere is really exceptional, and connected to a hotel. Usually hotel restaurants I find mediocre but this one felt like it would be able to hold its own. There is a well curated French cuisine menu. We had to steak frites, the steak was well cooked. Fries were crispy and enjoyable. I also had the duck confit with a really crispy skin. I did find the food to be a little bit more subtle or bland flavour profile. He did not have any staff working, so the service was a little bit slower, but they were attentive and nice. The decor is upscale, while still being casual, and not pretentious. The desert we had was with a little bit lacklustre. Something that I would come back to eat but I'm not rushing to make another reservation. A great spot if you had something else planned in the area like at the national art center.

    Moules mouclade + vin
    Sydney K.

    I went during the happy hour on a Tuesday and was able to get the oysters as well as the mussels and wine. Very friendly staff and the food was fresh. I went around 5pm so the atmosphere was very chill and not busy at all but it did get busier around the 6:30 mark.

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    The food is good, ambiance is a bit minimalist and the environment rather noisy. Would return for lunch but not a dinner.

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    Very flavourful food. A nice departure from traditional cooking. I definitely would recommend their holiday menu.

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    Had a greatly experience at this restaurant. The Espresso Martini was amazing, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend trying.

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    Very good food, great service, helpful staff. Duck confit was amazing! Would recommend for sure

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    Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen - Vietnamese coffee & brownie ice cream sandwich in packaging

    Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen

    4.3(111 reviews)
    3.2 km
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    Yummy!! Always fun to go and try the new flavours. The new location is spacious (I would say at…read moreleast 5-10 tables for seating) with warm lighting (and strong air conditioning!). There's also a small public square with some benches outside that will absolutely be useful for busy summer nights. My recommendation is to grab an ice cream sandwich bar from one of the freezers where you line up to order - great textures, fresh flavours, and lots of fun. Easy to split with a loved one! Prices are a bit high, but Moo Shu sources local ingredients (with the names of local farms on the flavour signs!), and pays employees a livable wage. It's a great place to stop by and support, while trying a delicious new flavour. Their new location is absolutely a step up :)

    It really pains me to write a partially negative review of a really cool place like Moo Shu Ice…read moreCream & Kitchen, but if a flavor is inedible, that's a pretty big deal. I showed up around 9:00 on a random Tuesday and the place was impressively packed. The line was snaking out the door but it moved quickly. I've always been a huge fan of French Onion Soup, so when I saw a flavor called French Onion Scoop, I obviously had to get it. It's not good. The quality of the ice cream itself is top-notch (i.e. it's super creamy) but the flavor is just kind of gross. Plus there's a lot of sautéed onion in there and I think there's a reason onion and ice cream have never been combined before. I ate some of my cup but wound up throwing most of it away. To paraphrase Jeff Goldblum in Jurassic Park, Moo Shu was so preoccupied with whether or not they could make a French Onion Soup inspired ice cream flavor, they didn't stop to think if they should. (I should note I also tried a couple bites of their DunkaMoo's ice cream sandwich and it was really delicious, so obviously they are capable of making an excellent product.)

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    Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen - Pricy but has many exotic authentic flavors  Make own waffle cones  I will definitely visit again if I Am in Ottawa again

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    Dao Bake & Sip Cafe - Matcha Swirl Croissant

    Dao Bake & Sip Cafe

    4.1(36 reviews)
    8.1 km
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    Cute little cafe with lots of pastries and savoury goods as well. We came here for the drinks and…read morewas a bit overwhelmed with how good the pastries looked (didn't know which one to try!) Ended up getting the pistachio and Dubai chocolate croissant. As for the drinks, we got the matcha and the Hojicha with espresso shots. They serve coffee from Hatch (which is probably one of my favourite back in Toronto). Unfortunately, we didn't get to try the croissants fresh but they were still tasted buttery and flakey. The flavour and sweetness was the right amount (perfect for my Asian tastebuds). The drinks were also really good! It was pretty busy inside but there's plenty of seating (might not be great if you want to chill and study but great for hanging out with friends). Service was good, staff is friendly and our order was made fairly quickly. I would come back and try other things on their menu if I'm ever around the area.

    Dao is a great place to stop in and grab some baked goods. It is on the pricier side but I think…read moreit's worth checking out if you're in the area. Plus, their croissants are big in size and are great for sharing. Their place is beautifully decorated with lots of seating. The workers were kind and friendly. We ordered the Croissant au Pistachio Rose and the Dubai Chocolate Croissant. Both had the perfect amount of flakiness and softness. The Dubai Chocolate was decadent while the Pistachio Rose was nutty with a delicate taste of floral.

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    Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana - Sfogliatella (Lobster tail pastry). $7.49.

    Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana

    3.5(39 reviews)
    2.2 km
    $$

    TLDR: Delicious pastries at this Italian Bakery and Gelateria. Much more expensive than at other…read moreshops though (was $7.49 for a Sfogliatella). I was in the mood for a Sfogliatella (lobster tail pastry), so my husband and I went to Little Italy to get one. Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana has been around since 1979, but I had never been there before. They had a large selection of desserts and gelato. We took our pastry to-go, but they have some seating both indoors and on their raised front patio and street-level side patio. The Sfogliatella was $7.49 which is the most I've ever paid for this pastry. Fortunately, it was delicious. Very crispy and flakey on the outside and softer on the inside with a generous amount of cream. I prefer the ricotta cheese filling slightly more, but I like the cream filling too. It was light and airy and not too sweet. Service was efficient and pleasant. The shop has a one way flow, you enter one door and you follow the arrows and exit a different door. The area to wait for service is narrow, so this process prevents congestion and crowding. I like it. Great for the occasional treat, but a bit too spendy for me. (77)

    We visited this cute little gelateria after binging on some heavy tortas at tortaboyz couple of…read moreblocks away . This street has a number of good joints however this was a pleasent surprise to me . They have a wide range of home made chocolate bars , puff pastries , pastries , croissants , cannolis , crème Brûlée and filled donuts . Without wasting much time the good and the anti good . I wouldn't use a term bad as this place is a blessing for Ottawa The good 1. Variety : it's not overwhelming , just enough amount of truffles and breads to satiate your sugar and buttery starch craving .if you are into chocolate you are in for a treat 2. Ice creams : surprisingly three of my friends got icecream a and they were soooo good . So it's consistent 3. Service : quick efficient and nice 4. Patio : cute little patio they also have tables on the side Anti good 1. Coffee - well they are not a coffee shop so it adds up .'illl spend money on coffee on an extra cannoli 2. Eclairs : we have a lot better in Ottawa in Preston and bank Standout dish : pistachio crème brûlée - gave me an orgasm

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    Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana - Sfogliatella (Lobster tail pastry). $7.49.

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