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Best restaurants in Ottawa — guides
Editorial and curated guides to help you decide faster. Sorted by occasion, cuisine, and neighborhood.
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20 Best Restaurants in Ottawa
The 20 best restaurants in Ottawa worth planning around — sorted by rating, curated by TastyPals.
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15 Best Date Night Restaurants in Ottawa
15 Ottawa restaurants where the room and the food both help the night land well.
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7 Best Sunday Brunch Spots in Ottawa
7 Ottawa restaurants that make Sunday brunch worth the plan — from full spreads to neighbourhood rooms with the right pace.
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5 Best Pizza Restaurants in Ottawa
5 Ottawa pizza spots worth planning around — from wood-fired Neapolitan to New York-style slices.
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5 Best Seafood Restaurants in Ottawa
5 Ottawa seafood restaurants for fresh fish, oysters, and ocean-forward menus.
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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Ottawa
The 5 best italian restaurants in Ottawa, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
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9 Best Indian Restaurants in Ottawa
The 9 best indian restaurants in Ottawa, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Ottawa
The 3 best japanese restaurants in Ottawa, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
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5 Best Seafood Restaurants in Ottawa
The 5 best seafood restaurants in Ottawa, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
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5 Best Pizza Restaurants in Ottawa
The 5 best pizza restaurants in Ottawa, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
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5 Best pasta Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 5 restaurants for pasta in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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15 Best Group Dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
15 Ottawa restaurants built for shared ordering, broad menus, and tables that want to stay social.
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9 Best Cocktail Bars in Ottawa
9 Ottawa bars and cocktail-forward restaurants worth a dedicated visit.
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9 Best Patio Restaurants in Ottawa
9 Ottawa restaurants with great outdoor seating — patios, terraces, and open-air rooms worth the plan.
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15 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Ottawa
15 Ottawa restaurants that work for kids, parents, and everyone in between.
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3 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Ottawa
3 vegetarian and plant-forward Ottawa restaurants that earn the recommendation on merit, not just category.
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20 Best Takeout Restaurants in Ottawa
20 Ottawa restaurants worth ordering from — from neighbourhood staples to polished spots that travel well.
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18 Best Lunch Restaurants in Ottawa
18 Ottawa restaurants worth the midday plan — from quick business lunches to longer weekend meals.
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5 Hidden Gem Restaurants in Ottawa
5 under-the-radar Ottawa restaurants with the quality of a destination spot and none of the hype.
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9 Best Cozy Restaurants in Ottawa
9 Ottawa restaurants with the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer than you planned.
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11 Best Spicy Restaurants in Ottawa
11 Ottawa restaurants for diners who want real heat — from slow burns to dishes that make you stop and pay attention.
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3 Best Restaurants for Solo Dining in Ottawa
3 Ottawa restaurants that feel just as good for one — with bar seating, counter service, or rooms that don't make you wait awkwardly.
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15 Best Valentine's Day Restaurants in Ottawa
15 Ottawa restaurants for Valentine's Day — intimate rooms, strong menus, and evenings worth planning around.
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9 Best Indian Restaurants in Ottawa
9 Indian restaurants in Ottawa — from northern curry houses to South Indian dosas and regional specialties.
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9 Best Happy Hour Spots in Ottawa
9 Ottawa restaurants and bars with happy hour deals worth building your evening around.
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8 Best Anniversary Dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
8 Ottawa restaurants built for milestone evenings — the right food, room, and service for a night that matters.
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3 Best Cafe Restaurants in Ottawa
The 3 best cafe restaurants in Ottawa, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
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6 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Ottawa
The 6 best middle eastern restaurants in Ottawa, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Ottawa
The 3 best vegetarian restaurants in Ottawa, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
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15 Best takeout Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 15 restaurants for takeout in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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15 Best dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 15 restaurants for dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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15 Best family dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 15 restaurants for family dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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15 Best lunch Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 15 restaurants for lunch in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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15 Best easygoing Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 15 restaurants for easygoing in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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15 Best group dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 15 restaurants for group dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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15 Best casual night Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 15 restaurants for casual night in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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6 Best cocktail Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 6 restaurants for cocktail in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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9 Best patio Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 9 restaurants for patio in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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5 Best hidden gem Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 5 restaurants for hidden gem in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best noodle Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for noodle in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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4 Best low key Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 4 restaurants for low key in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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11 Best spicy Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 11 restaurants for spicy in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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7 Best special occasion Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 7 restaurants for special occasion in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best cozy Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for cozy in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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6 Best classic Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 6 restaurants for classic in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best bright Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for bright in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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4 Best Glebe dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 4 restaurants for glebe dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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5 Best Italian classic Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 5 restaurants for italian classic in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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4 Best Hintonburg dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 4 restaurants for hintonburg dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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4 Best creative Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 4 restaurants for creative in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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4 Best Stittsville dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 4 restaurants for stittsville dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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9 Best Indian comfort Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 9 restaurants for indian comfort in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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9 Best aromatic Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 9 restaurants for aromatic in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best clean Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for clean in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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5 Best Nepean eat Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 5 restaurants for nepean eat in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best daytime Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for daytime in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best Market dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for market dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best historic Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for historic in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best tourist friendly Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for tourist friendly in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best Barrhaven dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for barrhaven dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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5 Best upscale Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 5 restaurants for upscale in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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6 Best Lebanese comfort Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 6 restaurants for lebanese comfort in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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6 Best generou Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 6 restaurants for generou in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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6 Best shawarma Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 6 restaurants for shawarma in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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4 Best Orleans dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 4 restaurants for orleans dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best Plant-based Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for plant-based in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best vegetarian friendly Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for vegetarian friendly in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best healthy Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for healthy in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best Westboro dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for westboro dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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3 Best romantic Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 3 restaurants for romantic in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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4 Best Centretown dinner Restaurants in Ottawa
The best 4 restaurants for centretown dinner in Ottawa — curated by TastyPals editors.
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15 Best Restaurants in Centretown, Ottawa
The best restaurants in Centretown, Ottawa — Contemporary, Middle Eastern and Seafood and more, each rated 4.0★ or higher. Top pick rated 4.8★. Curated by TastyPals.
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6 Best Restaurants in ByWard Market, Ottawa
The best restaurants in ByWard Market, Ottawa — Indian, Contemporary and Mexican and more, each rated 4.0★ or higher. Top pick rated 4.8★. Curated by TastyPals.
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8 Best Restaurants in Little Italy, Ottawa
The best restaurants in Little Italy, Ottawa — Pizza, Japanese and Bar and more, each rated 4.0★ or higher. Top pick rated 4.7★. Curated by TastyPals.
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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Little Italy, Ottawa
The best italian restaurants in Little Italy, Ottawa — each rated 4.0★ or higher. Top-rated at 4.5★. Curated by TastyPals.
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9 Best Restaurants in Nepean, Ottawa
The best restaurants in Nepean, Ottawa — Global, Indian and Middle Eastern and more, each rated 4.0★ or higher. Top pick rated 4.9★. Curated by TastyPals.
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6 Best Restaurants in Hintonburg, Ottawa
The best restaurants in Hintonburg, Ottawa — Indian, Contemporary and Pizza and more, each rated 4.0★ or higher. Top pick rated 4.7★. Curated by TastyPals.
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5 Best Restaurants in Orleans, Ottawa
The best restaurants in Orleans, Ottawa — Seafood and Contemporary and more, each rated 4.0★ or higher. Top pick rated 4.8★. Curated by TastyPals.
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5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Ottawa
The best restaurants in Downtown, Ottawa — Indian, Middle Eastern and Thai and more, each rated 4.0★ or higher. Top pick rated 4.8★. Curated by TastyPals.
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