Ottawa Restaurants
Explore the best restaurants in Ottawa. From casual dining to fine cuisine, burgers to sushi.
3 Brothers Shawarma & Poutine
Middle Eastern meets Canadian comfort food. 3 Brothers is famous for their shawarma poutine — crispy fries, cheese curds, gravy, and tender shawarma on top. Three locations across Ottawa, open late.
All Out Burger
A fast-growing Ottawa smash burger chain with 4 locations. Known for juicy smash burgers, loaded poutines, and crispy chicken at affordable prices. The Gladstone location is the original.
Benny's Bistro
A hidden gem inside The French Baker in the ByWard Market. Known for one of the best brunches in Ottawa with French-inspired dishes and fresh pastries steps away. Saturday brunch draws lines out the door.
Burgers n' Fries Forever (BFF)
A Bank Street smash burger spot known for hand-cut double-fried fries and rotating monthly specials. Halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Fresh patties smashed to order.
Chesterfield's Gastro Diner
A self-described 'not so greasy spoon' on Wellington West. Serves brunch every day with a twist on diner classics — think Jamaican benny and chicken and waffles. Walk-in only.
Chez Lucien
A ByWard Market institution since the early '90s. Chez Lucien is a cozy corner bar known for its no-frills burgers, cold beer, and live music. The Lucien Burger with cheddar, bacon, and red onion jam is a local favourite.
Co Cham
A modern Vietnamese spot on Somerset Street blending tradition with creativity. Known for vibrant banh mi, comforting pho, and beautifully plated dishes that stay true to authentic flavours.
Dukes
A modern brunch spot just off Bank Street, open 7 days a week. Known for sourdough pancakes, creative sandwiches, and a full drink menu with cocktails. A newer addition to Ottawa's brunch scene that's already a local favourite.
Gburger (Gitanes Burger)
An upscale burger joint on Wellington West using chef-inspired recipes and locally sourced Ontario beef ground fresh daily. Relocated from Elgin Street after 10 years. Also has a Manotick location.
Gezellig
A refined Westboro restaurant in a converted 1950s bank building. Seasonal, locally sourced brunch on weekends and dinner service through the week. Reservations strongly recommended.
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.
Nagi Sushi
Traditional Japanese sushi in Orléans by Chef Moriyuki Hiroha, who spent 30+ years at C'est Japon à Suisha. Fresh, authentic sushi crafted with decades of experience. Open Tue-Sat.
Pho By Night
A ByWard Market institution for over 25 years. Known for slow-simmered beef bone broth pho and late-night weekend hours. One of Ottawa's most recognized Vietnamese restaurants.
Pho Thu Do
A Chinatown veteran of over 30 years on Somerset Street. Rich, flavourful broth and tender meats. Open late on weeknights.
Saigon Boy Noodle House
A Chinatown noodle house on Somerset Street known for giant portions and quick service. Great for a fast lunch or dinner. The pho bowls are big, the prices are small.
Shawarma Garlic & Onion
A family-run West End spot on Richmond Road known for chicken, beef, and donair shawarma. Freshly baked pies, generous garlic sauce, and quality meat carved from the spit.
Shawarma Palace
Ottawa's shawarma institution since 1996. A family-run chain with 4 locations known for generous portions, tender meat, and those garlicky potatoes. The Rideau Street original is where it all started.
Shawarma Station
A South Keys favourite on Bank Street with some of the largest portions in the city. Open from 7am — one of the few shawarma spots where you can get your fix before noon. Fresh ingredients and generous platters.
Shawarma's King
A Bank Street staple known for generous portions, juicy meat, and garlic sauce. Open until 3-4am on weekends, making it a go-to late-night spot. Over 1,600 Google reviews with a 4.1 rating.
Shinka Sushi Bar
A hidden gem on Sheffield Road with some of the freshest fish in Ottawa. Small, intimate dining room with premium-quality sushi. Reservations strongly recommended. Open Wed-Sun only.
Sushi Kan
One of Ottawa's best all-you-can-eat sushi spots with multiple locations. Good variety, fair prices, and consistent quality. The AYCE menu covers sushi, rolls, and cooked dishes.
The King Eddy
A ByWard Market diner known for burgers made from beef ground fresh in-house daily. Never frozen, no preservatives, no added seasoning. Also serves fried chicken, waffles, and all-day brunch. Open 364 days a year.
TOMO Restaurant
Ottawa's premier omakase experience in the ByWard Market. Chef Hikaru Yokoyama serves a 16-course experience featuring premium sashimi, ten pieces of nigiri, A5 Japanese Wagyu, and more. A decade-long ByWard Market staple.
Wilf & Ada's
Ottawa's most loved brunch spot. A scratch diner on Bank Street where almost everything is made in-house, from fresh-squeezed juices to house-smoked bacon. Walk-in only. Expect a line on weekends.