Gitanes
Ottawa's highest-rated French restaurant. Chef Mitch Lacombe serves modern French cuisine with sustainably sourced Canadian ingredients on Elgin Street. Named to Canada's 100 Best Restaurants, with an extensive wine cellar and raw bar.
Features
About Gitanes
Gitanes opened in 2019 on Elgin Street and quickly became Ottawa's top French fine dining destination. Executive Chef Mitch Lacombe does modern French with a sense of occasion — sustainably sourced Canadian ingredients, an impressive raw bar, and a wine cellar that's among the best in the city.
The restaurant earned a spot on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list and holds a 4.9 rating on OpenTable with over 700 reviews, making it the highest-rated French restaurant in Ottawa. It's an intimate space that lends itself perfectly to romantic dinners and special occasions.
What to Order
- Tasting Menu — A multi-course journey through Chef Lacombe's seasonal menu, available with wine pairings.
- Raw Bar — Fresh oysters and seafood, a standout feature of the restaurant.
- Chef's Table — An elevated experience for those who want to go all in.
- Seasonal Mains — The menu changes regularly, built around what's fresh and sustainably sourced.
Visitor Information
- Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM, closed Sunday–Monday
- Reservations: Strongly recommended via OpenTable
- Price Range: $$$$
Getting There
- Address: 361 Elgin Street Unit #6, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M7
- Neighbourhood: Centretown, on Elgin Street
- Parking: Street parking on Elgin; paid lots nearby
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