Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
464 Rideau St
Order one chicken plate for two people. 5 min walk.
Eat-in/Take-out · Cozy · $
92 habitants recommandent
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau St464 Rideau St
Order one chicken plate for two people. 5 min walk.
Eat-in/Take-out · Cozy · $
Seafood
Cheery 3-storey stalwart with a nautical theme offering seafood classics & occasional live jazz.
54 York St
Cozy · Casual · $$
7 habitants recommandent
The Fish Market Restaurant
54 York StSeafood
Cheery 3-storey stalwart with a nautical theme offering seafood classics & occasional live jazz.
54 York St
Cozy · Casual · $$
Mexican
Colorful counter-serve eatery featuring Mexican fare & a salsa bar, with margaritas & other drinks.
307 Dalhousie St
Cozy · Casual · $-$$
27 habitants recommandent
Ahora Mexican Restaurant
307 Dalhousie StMexican
Colorful counter-serve eatery featuring Mexican fare & a salsa bar, with margaritas & other drinks.
307 Dalhousie St
Cozy · Casual · $-$$
JOEY Rideau
50 Rideau StCasual · Happy Hour · $$
An extensive menu with all-day breakfast, burgers & poutine is at this 24-hour Canadian diner.
Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $
37 habitants recommandent
Zak's Diner
14 Byward Market SquareAn extensive menu with all-day breakfast, burgers & poutine is at this 24-hour Canadian diner.
Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $
Beautiful Venue, Quiet · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
6 habitants recommandent
Courtyard Restaurant
21 George StBeautiful Venue, Quiet · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
Sophisticated eatery featuring steak, seafood & a tasting menu in classy, stone-walled environs.
Great cocktails · Casual/Formal · $$$
17 habitants recommandent
Restaurant e18hteen
18 York StSophisticated eatery featuring steak, seafood & a tasting menu in classy, stone-walled environs.
Great cocktails · Casual/Formal · $$$
Canadian all you can eat · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
15 habitants recommandent
Tucker's Marketplace
61 York StCanadian all you can eat · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
Milestones
700 Sussex DrLate-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$ Drink specials
Casual split-level dining room serving sushi, sashimi & cooked Japanese entrees, including teriyaki.
Casual · $$-$$$
7 habitants recommandent
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
41 Clarence St.Casual split-level dining room serving sushi, sashimi & cooked Japanese entrees, including teriyaki.
Casual · $$-$$$
Happy Hour!!
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
13 habitants recommandent
The Grand Pizzeria and Bar
74 George StHappy Hour!!
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
Franchise featuring average tex-mex at above-average prices.
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
33 habitants recommandent
Lone Star Texas Grill
128 George StFranchise featuring average tex-mex at above-average prices.
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
The Black Tomato
11 George StGreat cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$
One of our favorites.
Great atmosphere, great food...try the burger.
One of our favorites.
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
80 habitants recommandent
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StGreat atmosphere, great food...try the burger.
One of our favorites.
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
Small, subterranean spot with many wines & a European–influenced menu of steaks & seafood. Great for Wino's.
Great cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$-$$$
16 habitants recommandent
Vineyards Wine Bar & Bistro
54 York StSmall, subterranean spot with many wines & a European–influenced menu of steaks & seafood. Great for Wino's.
Great cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$-$$$
French
Upscale fixture offering creative French cuisine & craft cocktails in an elegant interior.
Late-night food · Cozy · Casual/Formal · $$-$$$
You pay for the location, not the food.
34 habitants recommandent
Social
537 Sussex DrFrench
Upscale fixture offering creative French cuisine & craft cocktails in an elegant interior.
Late-night food · Cozy · Casual/Formal · $$-$$$
You pay for the location, not the food.
Thai.
Serene, informal option for traditional Thai favourites like curries & noodle stir-fries.
Cozy · Casual · $$
15 habitants recommandent
Khao Thai Restaurant
103 Murray StThai.
Serene, informal option for traditional Thai favourites like curries & noodle stir-fries.
Cozy · Casual · $$
Seafood Restaurant and Sushi bar upstairs. The best sushi in the city at a good price.
Quiet · Cozy· Casual · $$
7 habitants recommandent
Lapointe Fish Restaurant
55 York StSeafood Restaurant and Sushi bar upstairs. The best sushi in the city at a good price.
Quiet · Cozy· Casual · $$
Global small plates crafted with seasonal ingredients & paired with diverse wines in a snug space.
Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
55 habitants recommandent
Play Food & Wine
1 York StGlobal small plates crafted with seasonal ingredients & paired with diverse wines in a snug space.
Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
Low-key cafe featuring local artwork & serving coffee, along with a variety of cakes & pastries. Pretty busy and touristy. Check-out Memories for something more authentic.
Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $$
21 habitants recommandent
Oh So Good Desserts
54 York StLow-key cafe featuring local artwork & serving coffee, along with a variety of cakes & pastries. Pretty busy and touristy. Check-out Memories for something more authentic.
Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $$
Bright, bi-level eatery in a converted art gallery offering sandwiches & salads, plus cakes & pies.
Quiet · Cozy · Casual · $-$$
10 habitants recommandent
Memories Restaurant
136 St. Patrick StBright, bi-level eatery in a converted art gallery offering sandwiches & salads, plus cakes & pies.
Quiet · Cozy · Casual · $-$$
Great Spot of Southern USA, Cajun inspired Cuisine.
Great selection of Whiskey and Scotch.
Not cheap, but the secret SpeakEasy in the basement behind the bookcase makes it worth the visit.
78 habitants recommandent
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WGreat Spot of Southern USA, Cajun inspired Cuisine.
Great selection of Whiskey and Scotch.
Not cheap, but the secret SpeakEasy in the basement behind the bookcase makes it worth the visit.
Another one of our favorites. Very Short walk and a great option for a quick breakfast.
36 habitants recommandent
The SconeWitch (Beechwood)
35 Beechwood Ave.Another one of our favorites. Very Short walk and a great option for a quick breakfast.
Another great nearby option. Considered one of the best restaurants in the city for foodies. Amazing brunch.
90 habitants recommandent
Fraser
7 Springfield RdAnother great nearby option. Considered one of the best restaurants in the city for foodies. Amazing brunch.
Korean BBQ. A hidden gem. Always a line-up but it usually goes pretty quick.
15 habitants recommandent
Alirang Restaurant
134 Nelson StKorean BBQ. A hidden gem. Always a line-up but it usually goes pretty quick.
Another hidden gem. Pick up a coffee, some breakfast or some lunch on your way to do some sight-seeing!
Portuguese Bakery and Syrian Kitchen
48 Nelson StAnother hidden gem. Pick up a coffee, some breakfast or some lunch on your way to do some sight-seeing!
Another nearby gem away from the tourist scene. Great Italien food, hand-made sauces and pasta.
Fantastic brunch. Try the home-made quiche.
13 habitants recommandent
Arturo's
49 Beechwood Ave.Another nearby gem away from the tourist scene. Great Italien food, hand-made sauces and pasta.
Fantastic brunch. Try the home-made quiche.
For a more unique experience, try some Ethiopian food at this "hole-in-the-wall" establishment. Don't let the exterior scare you away.
8 habitants recommandent
The Horn of Africa
364 Rideau StFor a more unique experience, try some Ethiopian food at this "hole-in-the-wall" establishment. Don't let the exterior scare you away.
Rideau Bakery
1666 Bank StreetA staple on Rideau street. Has been in the fabric of the neighborhood for decades.
A 5$-menu restaurant. Have not tried it but always have a line. Popular with students.
41 habitants recommandent
El Furniture Warehouse Ottawa
77 Clarence St.A 5$-menu restaurant. Have not tried it but always have a line. Popular with students.
Mouth-watering ice-cream. This Toronto-based francise always have a line, even in the winter.
6 habitants recommandent
Sweet Jesus
97 Clarence St.Mouth-watering ice-cream. This Toronto-based francise always have a line, even in the winter.
One of our favorites. Sample desserts made from chocolates from around the world. Try the gourmet hot chocolate. It's rich enough to be dessert.
19 habitants recommandent
CACAO 70 Eatery
53 William StOne of our favorites. Sample desserts made from chocolates from around the world. Try the gourmet hot chocolate. It's rich enough to be dessert.
Great place to catch the game. Retractable roof in the summer time.
6 habitants recommandent
Sens House
73 York StGreat place to catch the game. Retractable roof in the summer time.
Another favorite. Unbelievable beer selection in an very charming and quaint atmosphere. Ask to be seated in the Abbey.
95 habitants recommandent
Pub Italia
434 Preston StAnother favorite. Unbelievable beer selection in an very charming and quaint atmosphere. Ask to be seated in the Abbey.
Sightseeing
A must in Ottawa. Visit The Parliament, Parliament Hill, the Peace Tower.
Tours are free. To get tours of the inside of Parliament you must get to the ticket office early. The ticket office is across the street at O'Connor and Wellington St.
Tours outside are free as well and normally don't usually have a wait.
891 habitants recommandent
Colline du Parlement
Wellington StreetA must in Ottawa. Visit The Parliament, Parliament Hill, the Peace Tower.
Tours are free. To get tours of the inside of Parliament you must get to the ticket office early. The ticket office is across the street at O'Connor and Wellington St.
Tours outside are free as well and normally don't usually have a wait.
The concentration of the Rideau Canal locks are best observed right off Wellington St between Parliament and The Chateau Laurier.
The Rideau Canal turns into the Worlds Longest Skating rink during the Winter, into Winterlude. It runs from Downtown to Dow's Lake.
Great views can also be had from Major Hill Park and Nepean Point
69 habitants recommandent
Rideau Canal (ice conditions)
The concentration of the Rideau Canal locks are best observed right off Wellington St between Parliament and The Chateau Laurier.
The Rideau Canal turns into the Worlds Longest Skating rink during the Winter, into Winterlude. It runs from Downtown to Dow's Lake.
Great views can also be had from Major Hill Park and Nepean Point
Arguably the best view in Ottawa. Sit at the feet of the Samuel De Champlain and enjoy a near 360 panaroma. You must take a trail on the west side of the National Art Gallery.
No really known to most tourist.
35 habitants recommandent
Nepean Point
Arguably the best view in Ottawa. Sit at the feet of the Samuel De Champlain and enjoy a near 360 panaroma. You must take a trail on the west side of the National Art Gallery.
No really known to most tourist.
A beautiful 10-15 min walk from The Charlotte. One of our favorite walks in Ottawa, as well as the best place to catch the sunset behind the Gatineau Hills over the Ottawa River.
Seldom visited by tourist, it's a great spot to unwind.
33 habitants recommandent
Rideau Falls
A beautiful 10-15 min walk from The Charlotte. One of our favorite walks in Ottawa, as well as the best place to catch the sunset behind the Gatineau Hills over the Ottawa River.
Seldom visited by tourist, it's a great spot to unwind.
The Governor General's residence. The grounds are huge and beautiful. The mansion itself has a free tour that's worth taking if you have more than a day in Ottawa.
The grounds are especially gorgeous in the Fall.
15-15 min from the Charlotte
96 habitants recommandent
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex DrThe Governor General's residence. The grounds are huge and beautiful. The mansion itself has a free tour that's worth taking if you have more than a day in Ottawa.
The grounds are especially gorgeous in the Fall.
15-15 min from the Charlotte
A 10 min walk from the Charlotte.
This is the where most tourist activity will be concentrated for sightseeing, entertainment, dinning, night life, shopping and everything else.
No one comes to Ottawa without stopping by the market.
585 habitants recommandent
ByWard Market
A 10 min walk from the Charlotte.
This is the where most tourist activity will be concentrated for sightseeing, entertainment, dinning, night life, shopping and everything else.
No one comes to Ottawa without stopping by the market.
A great spot for night life and restaurants. Some would consider the night life older than that of the Market.
64 habitants recommandent
Elgin Street
Elgin StreetA great spot for night life and restaurants. Some would consider the night life older than that of the Market.
A posh and "hip" little neighborhood. Only a 5 min walk from The Charlotte.
Most restaurants are concentrated along Beechwood Ave. This is the closest Drug store and grocery store (Metro). The Metro also sells beer.
8 habitants recommandent
New Edinburgh
A posh and "hip" little neighborhood. Only a 5 min walk from The Charlotte.
Most restaurants are concentrated along Beechwood Ave. This is the closest Drug store and grocery store (Metro). The Metro also sells beer.
Great food scene and shopping. Home to Landsdown Park. Almost everything is concentrated along Bank Street.
Bank Street Promenade extends from Laurier Street to well past Landsdown Park
86 habitants recommandent
The Glebe
Great food scene and shopping. Home to Landsdown Park. Almost everything is concentrated along Bank Street.
Bank Street Promenade extends from Laurier Street to well past Landsdown Park
A lake that's part of the Rideau Canal system it's great place for a bike ride, paddle-board, paddle boat or a skate when it's cold.
Has a great proximity to Little Italy and the Glebe.
191 habitants recommandent
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayA lake that's part of the Rideau Canal system it's great place for a bike ride, paddle-board, paddle boat or a skate when it's cold.
Has a great proximity to Little Italy and the Glebe.
Great food scene....obviously.
Pub Italia has over 150 beers on the menu.
64 habitants recommandent
Little Italy
Great food scene....obviously.
Pub Italia has over 150 beers on the menu.
Not the biggest Chinatown you've been too...but it has all the essentials.
Anything from Korean to Vietnamese restaurants concentrated along Somerset Street.
71 habitants recommandent
Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St WNot the biggest Chinatown you've been too...but it has all the essentials.
Anything from Korean to Vietnamese restaurants concentrated along Somerset Street.
Beautiful National War Memorial centres this intersection with the Parliament and Chateau Laurier as a backdrop.
37 habitants recommandent
The National War Memorial
Wellington StreetBeautiful National War Memorial centres this intersection with the Parliament and Chateau Laurier as a backdrop.
Awesome outdoor pedestrian shopping street. Great restaurants and shopping.
39 habitants recommandent
Sparks Street
Sparks StreetAwesome outdoor pedestrian shopping street. Great restaurants and shopping.
Parks & Nature
Great spot for amazing views of Parliament, the Canal and the Ottawa River. Many festivals take place in this park and it's a hop skip away from the market.
90 habitants recommandent
Parc Major's Hill
Mackenzie AvenueGreat spot for amazing views of Parliament, the Canal and the Ottawa River. Many festivals take place in this park and it's a hop skip away from the market.
Great spot to go swimming, hiking, camping, biking, skiing, etc.
There is a beautiful panoramic view at the Champlain Lookout.
Need a car to get here.
174 habitants recommandent
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la GatineauGreat spot to go swimming, hiking, camping, biking, skiing, etc.
There is a beautiful panoramic view at the Champlain Lookout.
Need a car to get here.
Stunning views of the Ottawa Valley. Great hiking trails.
51 habitants recommandent
Belvédère Champlain
Promenade ChamplainStunning views of the Ottawa Valley. Great hiking trails.
Home to a few amazing events throughout the year. The most popular being Winterlude and Mosaic.
58 habitants recommandent
Parc Jacques-Cartier
285 Rue LaurierHome to a few amazing events throughout the year. The most popular being Winterlude and Mosaic.
Arts & Culture
The best Art Gallery in the country. Very centrally located to the market and other sites.
552 habitants recommandent
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrThe best Art Gallery in the country. Very centrally located to the market and other sites.
Fantastic Museum. There is so much to do here that it is not advisable for one day itineraries .
It's not very centrally located, but a very easy drive or bus ride. Or bike ride in the summer.
Be sure to grab a pint and a bit to eat at the Mill Street Brew Pub.
395 habitants recommandent
Musée canadien de la guerre
1 Vimy PlFantastic Museum. There is so much to do here that it is not advisable for one day itineraries .
It's not very centrally located, but a very easy drive or bus ride. Or bike ride in the summer.
Be sure to grab a pint and a bit to eat at the Mill Street Brew Pub.
Great spot for families, students, and nature buffs.
Centrally located to visit the Glebe or Elgin Street.
468 habitants recommandent
Musée canadien de la nature
240 McLeod StGreat spot for families, students, and nature buffs.
Centrally located to visit the Glebe or Elgin Street.
Formerly named the Museum of Civilization, the is a fantastic museum with loads of unique and ever changing exhibits.
Also home to a IMAX/OMNI MAX theater.
545 habitants recommandent
Musée canadien de l'histoire
100 Rue LaurierFormerly named the Museum of Civilization, the is a fantastic museum with loads of unique and ever changing exhibits.
Also home to a IMAX/OMNI MAX theater.
Catch some theatre, symphonies and other performances.
346 habitants recommandent
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StCatch some theatre, symphonies and other performances.
Everything Else
University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. EUniversity of Ottawa Campus
Carleton University
Essentials
Montfort Hospital
Bilingual
Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital
43 Bruyère StLong Term /Paliative care facility
Your closest option for groceries. We always shop here. You can also buy beer here.
Order their pizza and pick it up. It's honestly one of the best value pizza's in the city.
150 habitants recommandent
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.Your closest option for groceries. We always shop here. You can also buy beer here.
Order their pizza and pick it up. It's honestly one of the best value pizza's in the city.
New Edinburgh Pharmacy
5 Beechwood Ave.Your closest option for a pharmacy.
Largest liquor, wine store in the city. There is an extensive vintage section in the basement.
191 habitants recommandent
LCBO
160 Elgin StLargest liquor, wine store in the city. There is an extensive vintage section in the basement.
Beer Store
515 Somerset St WAll kinds of beer.
Beer Store
515 Somerset St WBeer Store
Canada Post
1106 Wellington St. WYour nearest option for a post office
Entertainment & Activities
Home to The Ottawa Redblacks, The Ottawa Fury and the Ottawa 67's, Landsdowne Park is more than just a sports venue.
It's home to some of the trendiest food scene in Ottawa and has great shopping. Not huge on the tourist scene.
It also host many special events and concerts.
196 habitants recommandent
Lansdowne Park
Marché WayHome to The Ottawa Redblacks, The Ottawa Fury and the Ottawa 67's, Landsdowne Park is more than just a sports venue.
It's home to some of the trendiest food scene in Ottawa and has great shopping. Not huge on the tourist scene.
It also host many special events and concerts.
The biggest and most popular Scandinavian spa in the region and probably eastern Canada.
312 habitants recommandent
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikThe biggest and most popular Scandinavian spa in the region and probably eastern Canada.
Home of the Ottawa Senators. It's no where near the vicinity of downtown Ottawa. Parking has gotten very expensive and the drive is always very busy.
Take the bus if you can.
136 habitants recommandent
Canadian Tire Centre
1000 Palladium DrHome of the Ottawa Senators. It's no where near the vicinity of downtown Ottawa. Parking has gotten very expensive and the drive is always very busy.
Take the bus if you can.