Canal Ritz
A longtime Italian restaurant on the Rideau Canal in the Glebe with panoramic waterfront views, indoor and outdoor seating, and free parking.
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About
Canal Ritz is a Glebe institution on the banks of the Rideau Canal. The restaurant sits at 375 Queen Elizabeth Drive with panoramic views of the canal — one of Ottawa's most scenic dining locations.
The large patio puts you right at the water's edge, and in summer you can watch boats pass while dining. In winter, the canal becomes the world's largest skating rink, and Canal Ritz has front-row seats.
Menu
Modern Italian cuisine including pasta, pizza, seafood, and grilled meats. Popular dishes include tagliatelle, shrimp jambalaya, mussels, and their burgers. Most mains are $11–$25.
Parking
Free parking is available in the lot across the street on the southwest corner of Queen Elizabeth Drive and Fifth Avenue. Bike racks are also available, and the restaurant is directly on the Capital Pathway.
Tips
- Request a patio table facing the canal for the best view
- Boat rentals are available at the nearby Fifth Avenue dock
- The patio fills up fast on summer evenings — consider a reservation
- Walk or bike along the canal pathway after dinner
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