Always a reliable standard for brunch. My faves are Peggy's poached, buckwheat pancakes (moist n…read moredense..mmm yummy) & banana, hazelnut crepes. The oatmeal serving is huge. Loved the quirky waitstaff we had on both mornings. Get there early or send someone ahead as the line ups were out the door.

WORST service ever!!! If I could give less then 1 star I would…read more Food was good but cold and after waiting for over a hour for breakfast the least it could have been was hot. Still never got a drink with my meal. Without a doubt worst service ever!!!!!

An amazing breakfast…read more The food at this location was amazing because it was freshly made and prepared and most importantly, the food was authentic and delicious at this location. The service at this location is excellent because the staff are very friendly, polite, kind, and helpful and most importantly, my food was quickly prepared and given to me. The ambiance at this location is wonderful because the location was clean and I loved the diner atmosphere. The price here is reasonable considering the good quality of the food, service, and ambiance that you will get here. For the reasons that I have stated in this review, I highly encourage and recommend that you visit this location because of the great and authentic food, excellent service, excellent prices, and excellent ambiance.

Came here late at night after a local recommended this spot over another nearby one. It was pretty…read morebusy for around 9-10pm, which is always a good sign. We ended up sharing a couple things, including one of the more... interesting items on the menu--a burger with grilled cheese definitely a bit of a wild combo. It was fun to try and gave us a good laugh, but probably not something I'd order again. We also had a poutine, which was okay nothing amazing, but not bad either. Overall, it's a decent late-night spot if you're looking for something quick and a bit different. Worth checking out at least once!

Good. Needed a good lunch. I knew the server person. Comfortable and nice. Al's is always good…read more Sometimes get inconscient server receipts. For honest; Less salt. But good - NaCl can be deleted. We all exceed our RDA IN factory inputs!

This is a basic diner that is clearly a local fave. We found it on Yelp as we are visiting Ottawa…read morethis weekend. The food was done as requested (eggs were actually over easy). The staff are friendly, even tho they are kept busy on their feet! The place is busy and so it was loud but it was clean. Steps to get in tho if you have mobility device.

We ordered through Marriott for a very late dinner. I had the tomato and chickpea soup and my hubby…read morehad the French onion soup and Marriott burger. The hotel service is very nice and a nice tray with salt and pepper, ketchup, mustard, cream cheese, and ice water was delivered to our room. We enjoyed the food, a little salty for the French onion soup, and too much oil on top of tomato chickpea soup. But overall we were happy and sati

Spin restaurant is located inside of the Marriott Hotel in downtown Ottawa. The wait is really…read morequick when trying to be seated. I ordered the Roasted Mushroom Pasta, which initially is a vegetarian option, however you can add meat. The wait for my food was really quick, no more than 10 minutes. The waiters, waitresses, hostesses, and bartenders are really nice and helpful. The weather here is not the greatest... especially in January - however I'm staying at the hotel and this restaurant is really "clutch" once you get in from a long day at work. I'm here for another 2 weeks and will be definitely coming back. ***They also have bottle wines half off EVERY DAY between the hours of 2pm-4pm... however those of us who work and don't return until 5 or 6ish are SUPER irritated with this time frame... which is also the reason for my 3 stars.

Food item prices are on the higher end, but that is reasonable considering the vibe or atmosphere…read moreof the place. Zak's Diner is at the heart of ByWard Market. There are plenty of botiques and other dining places nearby. You would get the option of patio dining outdoors or indoor seating. Food is standard diner fare with nothing noteworthy. There is an option to "poutinize your fries" for an extra $4.99, which I find a little bit much for the cheese curds and gravy. I did enjoy the Zak's Famous Milkshake ($8.99) and Ice Cream Float ($6.49). The Milshake was creamy and came with a metal cup filled with extra milkshake / whip cream. We came to have lunch a little past noontime rush. It was nice that we, a group of 2 people, were allowed to move to a table for 4 when we requested it. It was always welcome to have more elbowroom. Their table for 2 is a little bit cramped when you also have a bag or some other things with you.

*Great food* (Cooks) 5 star…read more My experience is with a rude/unhinged server/manager Sunday Oct 4th 2026 approximately 6:20 pm She projected her day on me, she says sorry just finished a rush was her reasoning. I could not find her or anyone to help me as I walked around the restaurant for 10 minute, cooks looked at me serveral times, I guess I came at the wrong time for service. I had asked for a manager & that's when she started projecting with the insults, calling me rude, bringing my daughter into it when my daughter went home across the street to go to the bathroom & manager telling me why my daughter left, really! great customer Service. I told her to stop 3 times but more insults kept coming, she said why do you come here then, I replied because I like the food, but not so much my service by her.... Busser then trying to cover for her, he said there is no one to speak to she is the manager after she already said i could speak to someone, that was like pulling teeth to have her write it down, scribbled on a piece of paper you can't make out part of the phone number or the name, you can't make this stuff up, she needed to deescalate You can clearly see the way she wrote on the paper, by this point I was in shock with her behaviour & continued projecting. I get it when you work together you want to cover for one another, so I thought I would address it here... anyways great food, but the lady server/manager representing ZAKS do better, I did not leave a tip & that's where her emotions took control of her. it all started with the sausages, no Jams for toast, no hp sauce, no extra napkins when needed, not asking if we would like refills on pops bringing my 1 sausage to go on a plate & takes the hp sauce away lol, but she just finished a rush is what she claims & that makes it ok, but yet I've been to ZAKS serveral times this week and there's no one in there when I've been in, if this is how she acts when not busy, I could imagine when it is busy. again do better as a manager, I'll say it again, you are representing ZAKS IN OTTAWA., Don't sabotage something that's not yours. The way you talk to customers, I wish the owner saw her whole demeanour....that would be grounds to be fired or time off.

Always friendly and very accommodating would recommend it to anyone enjoying a relaxing atmosphereread more

Had yet another group event at the quaint Von's Bistro in the Glebe. To be transparent, in spite of…read moremy 50 years in Ottawa, I cannot say I had heard of this establishment prior to the invitation to visit for a "menu tasting' opportunity to experience a few of their selections. Part of my original inspiration to join this group, aside from the obvious reason to share with like-minded others, was to experience new, reputable, and recommended restaurants, as well as those that are on my 'Bucket list' for various other reasons. To date there have been a few that exceed expectations and make me feel like I am either a Judge on a show like 'Top Chef' or I am having an experience (relatively speaking of course) similar to those fortunate to visit and afford a multi-Michelin star culinary stalwart. The tasting menu, provided to us prior, had six entries. For me the menu was accompanied with the obligatory glass of red which was reasonably priced and a regular brew coffee to pair with the dessert. First was a Beef Tartare. I personally enjoyed this as the medley, with Capers, Pickles and Mayo on top of two Crostini's decorated with a Parm crisp, left a wonderful taste in my mouth that had me licking my lips. Whenever, this happens it usually means I want more! Next was the Arancini. I have had this dish a couple of times elsewhere. The version I had at Von's was a perfect texture of smoked mozzarella and Arborio rice inside the lightly breaded and crisp exterior plus the Marinara sauce was the ideal amount to add that tangy flavour bomb. The basil oil that the ball rested in made for a perfect base. Thirdly, and the top dish on a few lists that night, was the Mushroom Ravioli. I have spent an hour or two watching the various offerings on the Food Network over the years. I've always wondered what are the characteristics of the several pasta's that the many Hosts, Clientele and Judges have lost their mind over? Well I may have found out. I have eaten many a meal at Italian restaurants and feasts served by my former Father-in-law [who is Italian]. This is by far the best pasta I can recall. Moreover, it was enhanced by the co-existing Blue Oyster mushroom, Beurre Blanc and Cherry Tomato. All topped with a sprinkle of crispy Prosciutto and fresh Basil. The fourth dish was my primary reason for signing up for this visit. I was born in England. Therefore, when I saw Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Beef in a whiskey demi with Pomme Puree, there was no way I could miss the opportunity to experience such a dish served in such a restaurant. I have to say it did not disappoint. One thing I would have preferred is that they served the meal on an oven-hot plate. For me this is a precious childhood memory. I really enjoyed the Demi, that was a luxurious consistency, over the roast and sides. I have a confession... I added a sprinkle of salt and OMG. BTW I did notice, when leaving, that they offer a full entre for brunch on the weekends for $30 or so. The following dish was called a Palate cleanser. It was a Bloody Mary Sorbet with a lime zest. Never have I had anything similar. So a bucket item (try new things) checked. I would not order again myself but glad I got to try it. Finally, the Sticky Toffee Pudding drizzled with Caramel and Creme Anglaise. Not sure whether it was the recipe or the hand that baked it but the sponge was spectacular. Each course was served with enough time in between to savour the experience and enough umami (am I using this correctly?) to leave you looking forward to the next. I have not checked the a la carte menu to see if these items are on it. However, I have been told the pasta and roast beef (weekend brunch) are available for sure. Overall a very pleasant evening and food experience.

On our way to Ottawa, Pooh and I stopped here for breakfast…read more It's a big place with three floors and TV screens surrounding us Service was quick and friendly. We started off with coffee Pooh ordered the breakfast gourmand and I ordered the breakfast burrito. My burrito was delicious. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the condiments were generous. Pooh's breakfast was tasty; the sausages were delicious without being salty but the bacon was a bit chewy. The breakfast potatoes were crispy No coffee refills A great place for breakfast

I asked the waiter if they could cut my clubhouse in 4, which they did, however I was warned that…read morethey will not cut my Club Sandwich in 4's again, they just don't do this. What is the issue with this request the guy has the knife in his hand, and a club sandwich is cut in 4's.

Finally! Decent prices! Had a great, late lunch here…read more Kim.. our server was a rock star. So fun! Confident and outgoing. You can tell that this place has its regulars. It was warm and cozy. A real diner experience in Stittsville! How had I not been here yet?! My friend got a pizza and swears by it for her family. It was sooo cheesy and too rich/thick for me as I had tried half a slice. But that's me. I had a smoked meat sandwich that was pomped on the menu as piled high... It wasn't but hey... Inflation is real. Fries. Peeled and freshly made. The gravy I got on the side took me back to my youth. Coleslaw was fine. I can't wait to go back and try something else. The menu was big!

What a terrific place. We went there for breakfast the other day and loved it…read more The service was quick and friendly. The ambiance was pub-like but with booths and some chair seating. The food that I had was excellent. The bacon was perfect; not too salty and just done right. The eggs were scrambled perfectly too. Rye toast lightly buttered and the home fries? Actual chunks of potato prepared on the grill and I opted for the extra onions for added flavour. Will definitely return for breakfast. We'd been there for supper and their pizza is excellent too. Must review that one soon!