Discover Ottawa
Pizza Nerds
Creative wood-fired pizzeria with a cult following. Multi-day fermented dough, Ottawa-inspired toppings, and options for vegan and gluten-free eaters.
J:unique Kitchen
A Vancouver-style sushi spot on Cooper Street with creative rolls and expertly crafted nigiri. Dinner only, closed Mondays. One of Ottawa's most acclaimed sushi restaurants.
New Pho Bo Ga La
A Chinatown Vietnamese restaurant on Somerset Street open until 4am on weekends, serving large bowls of pho and noodle dishes.
Orleans Bowling Centre
A 32-lane five-pin bowling centre in Orleans with billiards, darts, a full bar, and Friday karaoke — open since 1989.
Algonquin Commons Theatre
A 700-seat auditorium inside Algonquin College's Student Commons hosting concerts, comedy, dance, and variety shows — Ottawa's main west-end mid-size performance venue.
D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub
Authentic Irish pub on Sparks Street since 1997, located near Parliament Hill, featuring live music and classic Irish atmosphere with modern pub fare.
Khao Thai Restaurant
Family-owned Thai restaurant certified by the Royal Thai Government. Thai Select designation ensures authentic cuisine since 2004.
Town
Family-run artisan Italian restaurant on Elgin Street, known for handmade pasta, ricotta meatballs, and a warm atmosphere with great music. A neighbourhood favourite since 2010.
Gladstone Theatre
Ottawa's premier 230-seat independent theatre in Little Italy, home to Phoenix Players, TotoToo, Elevator Theatre Company, and other local companies since 2011.
Korean House
Ottawa's original all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. Grill bulgogi, spicy pork, and marinated chicken at your table, paired with banchan, japchae, and bibimbap.
Little Victories Coffee Roasters
Ottawa's standout coffee roaster with a flagship on Elgin Street overlooking Parliament Hill. In-house roasted beans, minimalist design, and excellent flat whites. Multiple locations across the city.
Casa Mexico
100% Halal-certified Mexican restaurant with three Ottawa locations, offering traditional dishes, gluten-free options, and Friday Mariachi music.