The food and service were great! Chill vibes and server…read more The poutine was top notch, highly recommend. Thin cut fries, cheese curds, and gravy that perfectly tops it off. Get the full poutine, don't just upgrade the side of fries. Get extra gravy too for saucy, hot poutine. Best poutine in Ottawa!

While wandering through ByWard Market, we decided to step off the usual path and try Chez Lucien…read more It turned out to be a great choice! The scallops were beautifully prepared, the duck so flavorful (def a star dish), and the Croque Monsieur a perfectly executed classic. Each dish felt thoughtful without being overdone. Service matched the food - warm, attentive, and unhurried. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, which means seating can feel a little snug, but for two people it worked okay. Chez Lucien is a gem worth seeking out if you're in the area, especially if you're after good food in a relaxed, neighborhood setting.

My husband and I came here to reclaim the nostalgia after going out to our very first live…read morecontemporary dance performance at Arts Court last week after two long years. I had a Scotch egg and a seasonal cocktail (I can't remember the name of it!) and he had a cheeseburger. We sat by the "fire" and it was cozy. There weren't very many patrons, either. The Scotch egg was delicious - crisp on the outside and ooey gooey eggy goodness on the inside. The cocktail was just my speed with a little bit of cranberry and citrus. I love the Albion Rooms and look forward to many more post-dance and theatre performance chats there!

Located inside a hotel one tends to have minimal expectations ime. This one is a mix bag. I enjoyed…read morethe fish & chips but not burger. The beer selection is mainly craft (not a fan) so that could bode well for some. Service was decent on both visits (my choices were limited due to extreme cold weather as either go out or stay put). Their happy hour was ok though I think their focus is on cured meats so maybe I ought to try that. I ate early so went for a main instead. 2.5-3 stars.

Spectacular Food was just fantastic, I can't wait to come…read moreback here again. Its pricey, its not a value option, but I felt confident that their stuff was all quality. I would totally recommend this place Service was just great, lovely space

Went as a celebration dinner with family and absolutely loved it. Very intricate takes on classic…read moredishes while sacrificing none of the flavours... our server (I believe his name was Jamil) was incredible - he was quick to answer questions, provide recommendations, and tell a good story or two. He also made the most amazing iced tea drink I've ever had, I'll have to return to get another one sometime soon!! The restaurant was lit with low, warm lighting (which I always appreciate) and not too densely packed. It wasn't busy when we visited despite being a Friday evening, so it wasn't too loud at all. Great decor, with wacky paintings that Jamil was able to tell us about. Amazing service and yummy food, though absolutely a bit pricey. Also, the bathroom is located downstairs and there are a couple other steps within the restaurant so I'm not sure that it would be fully accessible, though perhaps sitting on the patio would be possible for anyone with mobility issues. Overall, would recommend for anyone looking for a fun meal and slightly eccentric vibes.

We just had a wonderful meal experience with Arlo. A very cool "hidden" gem with only the awning to…read moretell you it's there. A very contemporary modern interior that is way bigger on the inside than you would expect. Now to the meal! We decided that we couldn't decide so we tried it all. The spread started with (6) beautiful oysters and was followed by the beet salad (included a large piece of soft cheese) and the steak and eel (slightly spicy with a fried carrot topper - my wife thought this may have been the best dish!). For main course she got the duck (shout out to the fries) and I had the cod (the sauce and the greens complemented the firm, perfectly cooked fish). And finally, dessert. The chocolate with plums was exceptional. And finally, the service. Very welcoming staff with fantastic recommendations (paired wine with every course) and warm energy. Thank you for making our night in Ottawa memorable.

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Arlo. I ordered the duck frites, which were tasty…read moreand cooked to perfection. My husband ordered the chicken, schnitzel and escargot. This was also delicious and had such an interesting combination of flavors - I was very pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is very quaint and cozy. Our server was also friendly and attentive. Definitely recommended.

I have been wanted to come back since my first experience. Service was quick this time no bad…read morecomplaint and $15 is an amazing price for this breakfast. It even comes with a little bit of fruits. It comes with 2 slice of bacon, 2 sausage, 2 eggs and potatoes. I read on some reviews online that they had hot sauce made in house. It was thick and I enjoyed it with my potatoes but would have been great with eggs. I did not find it too spicy. Just a little kick would be how I would describe it. No I will need to come back for lunch or dinner.

So this Grounded Kitchen is the second location for this restaurant and it opened up in early 2023…read more The first and original location is on Gloucester St. This location on Carling Ave is tucked away in an office building in the Carling Executive Park. It does have plenty of exterior signage though. The space is really cool looking. A bit techno, a bit industrial. Definitely not something I would expect inside an office building. I was hoping to grab a sandwich to go, but the only variety they had was egg salad on a croissant (sitting on the counter) so I passed and got some baked goods instead. I got a cinnamon roll and a brownie (not sure what the individual prices were but together with taxes it was $10.17). The cinnamon roll was good. It had a nice flakiness to it and a potent cinnamon flavour. The brownie was also good, very moist and chocolatey with chocolate chips inside. Admittedly though, it tasted like the Ghirardelli brownie mix from Costco, lol, but hey, I didn't have to make it, haha. Service was friendly and welcoming. Looking around I thought the place would be good for some post-work drinks, but they close at 4:30pm. They then told me that in the next few months they plan to open later on Thursdays and Fridays, so stay tuned for that! There's a parking lot that's shared with the 3 office buildings that make up the Carling Executive Park complex. I believe that the visitors parking spots are free, but not 100% sure since we walked there.

I had never been here before! We stopped for an after-…read moreevent outing on a Wed on a hot, summery night. We sat on the patio for one, small glass of wine and got eaten alive by mosquitos! The usual! The wine was good and our server was very sweet. Inside, the bar was sleek and I loved the stain glass all over. I need to look up the history of this place. The bathroom is wayyyy downstairs so, beware if wearing heels! Bar staff seemed aloof, not super present.. opted to leave for the trek home after our one glass outside but curious to come back and perhaps try some food.

I had a craving for fish & chips and Aulde Dubliner was where I chose to fill that need. Good…read morechoice. First $24 you get a large piece of Nova Scotia Haddock and delish crispy chips. I liked the fact that it wasn't a piece of fish with a ridiculously thick batter. It was delish and will return next time I return to Ottawa. There is a good beer selection to choose from. I enjoyed the setting situated between ByWard Market and Rideau Centre. Great place to grab a bite while shopping.

Great spot! Service was amazing even though the place was packed for the Canada vs USA game. Very…read morewell kept and clean with cool booths in the main room with the big TV. We had the sliders and sweet potato fries, well priced and delicious!! Give it a go!!

Poor service, extremely busy, waitresses and hostesses dressed inappropriately, not attentive to…read morecustomers

Loved it! Cool atmosphere and interior design, food was great and service was fast!…read more No complaints! Will definitely come again!

The Short Version: Popular gastropub in Centertown. We went…read morethere for happy hour and had a good time. The Long Version: Prohibition Public House opened in 2016. It's in a large converted Victorian era house. I like the layout with smaller rooms. I also like the thoughtfully placed hooks near the tables for coats or bags. It's a gastro pub and they use locally sourced ingredients, which I also like. My husband and I stopped by for happy hour (which is literally just one hour 5pm-6pm, Monday-Friday). For happy hour all their appetizers are 40% off and they have specials on drinks. I had the strawberry peach sangria and the happy hour price was $10. My husband had their house Pilsner ($6 happy hour price). We also shared the mushroom tacos ($13.20 happy hour price) and the smoked brisket arancini ($13.20 happy hour price). I really enjoyed my sangria. Although I was expecting actual strawberries and peaches in the drink based on the menu description. But the fruits I got were an orange slice and some blueberries and only a tiny sliver of strawberry. Nonetheless it was still tasty. I loved the mushroom tacos. I'm not sure how they prepared the mushrooms but they were crispy but not oily or greasy. I really loved the texture of the mushrooms. I found the taco shell a bit thin and dry tasting. But the star of the show was the mushrooms. I would get these again. The smoked brisket arancini was also very good. The meat had a delicious smokey flavor that blended well with the rice and cheese. The tomato-based sauce it came with complemented the arancini well. Service was pleasant. Washrooms are up a flight of stairs. There's more seating and an additional bar on the upper level but it was empty when we were there. Which made going to the washroom a little creepy for me. Older houses always give me a haunted vibe. Lol. Street parking only. Review #166 (2026)