Loved everything about it. The food, the drinks, service and ambiance are perfect for a non-stuffy…read morebut top notch dinner!

I've been coming here for over 15 years! From first dates to double dates, 5 à 7 or just…read moreneighbourhood casual meet-ups! I can always count on a great wine selection and tasty bites. Really cozy and good vibes.

Came for lunch. I'd recommend this spot for the brussels sprouts. They're crispy and flavourful -…read moreperfectly cooked brussels sprouts. I had the Pork Belly & Brussels Caesar which was great, but be warned it is very rich and heavy for a salad.

Can't stop thinkin' about their Pork Belly…read more Smoky, tender, and absolutely irresistible! Lexington in Westboro nails it with their perfect smoked BBQ dishes, warm vibes, and top-notch service (even when we showed up an hour before closing!). A colleague recommended this spot, and they surely didn't disappoint. Highly recommend! Can't wait to come back & try out some more dishes!

Grow theirs own cocktails herb and flowers…read more The patio is charming and so is the interior. The staff is very knowledgeable it's very pleasant to know more about the dishes.

Really cute and cozy. Very good cocktails Staff is very nice and attentive. Space is clean and…read moreconvenient right off Preston street. Easy to find.

Absolutely wonderful experience at this place! My wife and…read moreI were in the neighborhood for an appointment, and it was lunch time, so we decided to stop in. A glance at the menu drew me to the smoked meat spring roll, but upon hearing the daily special of the salmon wrap and butternut squash soup was what I chose. My wife's fish tacos were equally very very tasty and the salad dressing was possibly the best we've ever had in the 31 years that we've been eating out. Highly recommended, and we intend to return to visit again! Ambiance is typically of this style of pub - comfy and cozy. Service from our friendly host was excellent.

My companion ordered the club wrap. It consisted of a pita containing two strips of bacon, two…read moreslices of deli chicken, a Romaine leaf, and two thin slices of tomato, with mayo. I ordered the Reuben. It consisted of two slices of light rye, plus three or four slices of smoked meat topped with a melted slice of processed Swiss cheese. I had a domestic draft beer on tap. My friend had water. Total bill with tip: $79 Service and atmosphere pleasant enough.

I checked the websites and reviews of many restaurants in Ottawa to find an interesting place for…read moredinner my first night here. Apothecary Lounge seemed to have many things I knew I'd enjoy, such as the menu items and the atmosphere. It surpassed expectations. Upon entry, going down the stairs, I noticed an enjoyable aroma, but it took me a minute to realize what it was - cocktail smoke from the wood chips used to smoke many cocktails. That eventually included my first drink, the Mortician. Later in the evening, I took advantage of the Dealer's Choice menu option, to have the bartenders craft a drink to my whim. I requested a variation on an Old Fashioned using Canadian Rye and something other than simple syrup as the sweetener. My drink was interesting and complex, including Amaro Nonino (a favorite of mine) and yellow chartreuse. Well done! We ordered both small plates and entrees while there. Everything came out really quickly, everything was fresh and full of flavor. Of everything I ordered, my favorite was the Bang Bang Shrimp. Unfortunately, the wonderful lounge mood-lighting made it difficult for me to take good photos using my older phone. But the highlight of the evening was the service. We could tell we were going to be in for an enjoyable time the minute he greeted us, wearing a tiara, and joking about how he got it and why he wore it. He was friendly and chatty, while being very knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive, checking on us every few minutes with more banter. he had an infectious laugh that he brought to every table, and it was clear he was enjoying what he was doing. I've had probably thousands of meals out over the years, and most service blends together. This waiter, this service, will be memorable, which helped make the entire experience memorable.

We arrived in Ottawa late last night was was ready to grab small bites and a cocktail…read more Unfortunately, the kitchen closed a few minutes before we arrive but we stayed for the drinks and I'm happy we did. They have a late jappy hour special from Sunday-Thursday which included 1/2 price martinis and other drinks. We had espresso martinis which were amazing!

Met some local friends at Stolen Goods and wow!…read more I loved every bit of this experience from the super creative drinks to the super cute raccoon theme found throughout! We sat up on the bar so we got a front row seat to all the magic. I was super impressed when the bartenders told us they kind of shoot from the hip for all their drinks in that they don't test it prior! They'll make small adjustments usually for acidity or sweetness but otherwise, you're basically experimenting alongside with them if it's on a recent menu change! My favorite drink of the night was the drink inspired by green curry. First and foremost, I was so confused when it came out clear! But when you took a sniff, you get the fresh scent of basil with some kaffir lime. On first taste, you also pick up some creaminess with the herbaceous notes which really makes it reminiscent of green curry - but it wasn't?! It was confusing, in a good way. My second favorite (of three) was the fruit loops infused drink. It paid homage to childhood Saturday mornings perfectly with the fruit loops whipped topping and the fruity cocktail underneath. It was a fun and lighthearted drink! My third was a drink featuring honeydew. It's such an underrated flavor because it's so hard to find a GOOD honeydew. In similar fashion, this drink also fell a bit short in the floral, sweet honeydew flavor and the cucumber flavor overpowered the drink. Having said that, the cucumber was really refreshing on such a humid day! All in all, loved the concept, loved the experimenting, and really enjoyed the vibes!

The bar is quite intimate with just 20 seats and lit up by the impressive wall of spirits. The…read morecocktails are unique, thoughtfully created with a complex mix of interesting ingredients that had us wondering what every drink would taste like. We got the King's ransom, Them's the breaks and Petty Theft. King's ransom came in an adorable pig shaped glass and had a fruity yet very smokey flavour. Them's the breaks was also lovely with some familiar fruity strawberry sweetness and a very interesting Merlot pink salt. Last but not least, Petty Theft was our favourite of the night with familiar SE Asian flavours and the nitrogen meringue experience which you pop in your mouth before sipping the drink. This one was $24 since it's a cocktail with a 72 hour process. This is a great spot if you love trying new drinks. The service is friendly, the music is on point and the overall ambience is perfect for a night out. They also take reservations - I recommend the bar seat.

The food was very good! The star of the apps was the…read moresoccarat: unexpected from the looks, it was crispy and flavourful. For the tomato, you can't go wrong with a burrata. The bison carpaccio was a group favourite, but was alright for me. For the mains, the ling cod was my favourite, with the fish perfectly cooked and a delicious white sauce (the squash was meh). The buccatini was also good (personal preference is not a red sauce). The desserts were great as well - especially the shittaki infused ice cream with crispy bits that came with the chocolate. I was also impressed with their extensive non alcoholic drinks selection. The pineapple expressed was so good. Our server was amazingly helpful in recommending dishes to share as a group. Each time a dish was brought out, someone came to explain exactly what was on the plate. There is a big beautiful window that opens folds open onto the street. Their system books reservations back to back so you may either have to wait or watch your time to finish before the next party.

4 stars for food & drink, 2 stars for service. The place is…read morecute and small with a nice outdoor back patio. The food menu was small but the meat and cheese platter we got was quite tasty all around. The beer menu was extensive and very interesting and it was nice that you could order a small pour of almost anything. Sadly, the service was incredibly slow at all stages of the meal.

We went today for a Father's Day brunch.,, lots of kids so it would be nice to consider few kids…read moreoptions in the menu. Very nice interior , lovely service and food was good... we enjoyed the fresh bread and spiced potatoes. We had the French omelette , pain perdu was a little burnt... then we had the creme Brullee for dessert.. overall it was. Pleasant meal.. they also have a nice terrace outside for the beautiful weather

TL;DR/The Short Version: French restaurant serving delicious…read morebut pricey food in tony Westboro. The Long Version: Elise Restaurant is Paris meets Manhattan. The feel of the restaurant is NYC, the cuisine is French. The restaurant opened up December 10, 2024 on the ground floor of the PostHouse Westboro by Azure Apartment Building. My husband and I went there for dinner on a Wednesday evening. We started off with drinks. I had La Passion Mocktail ($9) which was passion fruit, pineapple and lime juices with Elderflower Syrup and my husband had a glass of red wine (Gamay, Beaujolais Villages, Dominique Piron; $13). For my meal, I had the Poisson Grille ($33) which was grilled sea bream with broccolini. My husband had the Elise Burger ($26) which had Gouda cheese and bacon and came with fries. My drink was tasty but was really sweet. I had to water it down to suit my tastes, lol. My husband enjoyed his wine. My meal was not all that photogenic, but it was delicious. The fish was nicely grilled. The skin was nice and crispy and the flesh was tender and flakey. The broccolini and potatoes were great, especially dipped in the persillade. The crispy garlic bits added a nice crunchy texture too. The flavours were excellent. The amount of food on the plate though was very European (read small, lol). My husband enjoyed his burger. It was very saucy though and a bit messy to eat. I had a few of his fries and they were crispy. Of note, they don't offer complimentary bread or anything to start. You can purchase bread and butter for $7 (which we did not do). They have 4 regular single room unisex washrooms and 1 wheelchair accessible single room unisex washroom. Funny story: my husband used the washroom before our dinner. He came back to the table with wet hands saying they didn't have any paper towels in the washrooms. I said he should tell our server, but he didn't and good thing he didn't because when I went to the washroom, I saw the paper towels, they were underneath the sink (there's no cabinet, it's in the open, but not readily visible if you are tall like my husband. I'm short, so I saw them easily, lol). You can see my photo, which I took to show my husband. Haha. So yeah, paper towels are in a dispenser under the sink! Service was courteous. I would describe the decor as casual elegance. What you would expect for poshy Westboro. We had a lovely dinner, but I did find it a bit spendy. Considering I wasn't even full afterwards, lol. Review #54 (2025)

Special night out with my sis. Enjoyed dinner in Chinatown…read moreand came here for a nightcap. Amazing! No wait. I'd been wanting to come here for awhile. Slinked down the steps to a dark, moody speakeasy type place. Seated in a nice booth. Service was great. Attentive...friendly. Loved the lamps overhead. The bar was very cool. Very much a date spot. Can't comment on the food but the drinks are well crafted and interesting. I would recommend and would come back here in a second. I wish parking was more available but hey.. it's downtown. Parking is expensive and so were those drinks but very worth it! Music was great too. Loud and got louder as the night progressed... but this place calls for it.

Great food, abysmal service, which was too bad. This was…read moreanother stop for dinner on my birthday trip. I was really looking forward to this one. We have six houserabbits, so the bunny decor was a touch I loved. The hostesses outside were very nice and professional. There is an outdoor seating area with super nice furniture that looks very comfy. I was a little early for my 5 o'clock reservation, but they let me come in and sit down about 10 minutes early. I want to make it clear that I did not expect service until opening. I had a tall table at the bar. The decor is a combination of woodsy and steampunk. Metal on the walls and a chandelier that looks like a log with branches. Two rabbit portraits just inside and tiny lights that look like fireflies covering the ceiling. The table was beautiful with a really nice little light that flickered like a candle. I don't know my server's name, it is not on the bill, and if I were him, I would be embarrassed to have it on there. Male with close cut silver hair and I believe a moustache...he wasn't around enough for me to notice much. The bartender did speak to me when i was navigating that stool. My server asked if I wanted to start with anything. I ordered a drink and he ran away. He was always in a hurry to get away. No small talk, no attempt to get to know his customer. As someone who worked as a waitress in my youth and all through college, his lack of attention was a bit stunning. When he brought my drink back, the Flower Child, which was incredible--looked and tasted like rainbow sherbet, took me back to my childhood and is now in my top three cocktails ever, he tried to run away immediately. I caught him by asking if the Wagyu burger could be made with a gluten-free bun. He said no but they could do a lettuce wrap. I told him that would be perfect and was surprised he didn't ask me how I wanted it cooked or check with me on anything else, didn't tell me what it came with. I wasn't sure he even took my order for a few minutes. The burger came out soon though to my relief. He set it down and ran away, I mean *POOF* gone. I wanted another drink. Now, I was annoyed. The restaurant was not busy. Luckily, there was a server, dark hair who was watching and she stepped toward me and let me order another drink. Original server dropped it off without speaking a word to me. Didn't ask how anything was...nothing. I wondered if this was yet another case of solo diner syndrome. You know that saying you can tell who someone is by how they treat service persons, well, you can tell a LOT about a restaurant by how they treat their solo diners. Luckily, there was nothing amiss with the meal. Wonderful salad with cute little half moon cut veggies. Fries and the dip they came with were phenomenal. Burger was tender and delicious. Guy never showed up, but I could hear him talking to the bartender behind me nearly the entire meal. Felt like I'd stepped into an episode of Vanderpump Rules. I had to get the other brunette server to get him to bring my bill. He had stopped to pick up my plate and then asked how everything was. I told him, "Finished." Then, I waited while he milled about with no bill forthcoming for a good while before I asked the other server. The lowest tip percentage was 18%. I did that but regret it and wish so much I'd hit custom and given him $5. The bill for only me was right at $100, which I never mind paying if the food and service are good... and my server was so amazing the night before, I tipped her 30%. He didn't deserve what he got. I found the other server and pulled out $10 for her help. She was so sweet and asked me if I wanted her to give that to my server. I said firmly, "No, that is for YOU." The food here is awesome and the atmosphere very cool, but the service was so bad that it wouldn't be worth it. Too bad.

This was one of my favourite breakfasts on my Ottawa trip. The location is out of downtown and away…read morefrom Bank Street, so parking was easier to find in a very nice area with lots of cute little businesses. The inside is so cute. I really wish I'd gotten a photo of the little waiting area. They have all these colourful couches and lamps. It's like a little parlour. The spot is just so cozy. I even had to take a picture of the walls where the downstairs washrooms are located. They had gorgeous sunflowers painted all over them. The service is every bit as good as the food. The mimosas are worth it, lots of bubbles (some places really skimp, not Chesterfield's). They have many gluten-free options, which always makes me feel like I can eat like everyone else. I ordered the Bird's Nest Benny. The eggs were the most perfectly poached I've ever had at a restaurant. A side came with the benny, and I got the baked beans. The food was absolutely delicious. Potatoes, eggs, bacon, and maple-lime hollandaise that was to die for. There was so much food. Impossible to walk away hungry. Service was perfect as well. His name wasn't on the receipt, but he treated me like I was just as important as the group diners. No solo diner curse here. Cute spot, very clean, perfect service and food with quality ingredients. I will definitely stop in when I'm in Ottawa again.

Fabulous breakfasts and the flexibility to adapt menu items for Gluten free and food…read moreintolerances/allergies. Service was excellent. Interesting decor. Good coffee. They share a space with another resto who does dinner time. Line up and wait times can be disheartening, so plan to add your name to the list and take a walk around the area.