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Mexican•Kanata•value
Ay Dios Mio Tacos
Ay Dios Mio Tacos is an easy mexican option in Kanata in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.9
Based on 542 reviews
Best casual night Restaurants in Ottawa: 36 Picks for 2026
The best restaurants for casual night in Ottawa, curated by TastyPals editors.
36 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6Updated June 2026
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Top picks for casual night in Ottawa
Fast answers for diners searching for casual night restaurants in Ottawa. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
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Contemporary•Hintonburg•moderate
Solomon’s Oven
Solomon’s Oven is a contemporary pick in Hintonburg in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Hummus and Falafel also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Hintonburg dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.9
Based on 207 reviews
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Mexican•Ottawa•value
Maria's Tacos
Maria's Tacos is a mexican restaurant in Ottawa in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.9
Based on 195 reviews
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Contemporary•Centretown•value
Supply and Demand
Supply and Demand suits a night out in Centretown when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Albacore Tuna Crudo and Classic Beef Tartare also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Centretown dinnerdinnercasual night
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4.8
Based on 1248 reviews
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Mexican•Ottawa•value
Torta Boyz
Torta Boyz is a sensible mexican call in Ottawa in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.8
Based on 973 reviews
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Pizza•Ottawa•value
Cumberland Pizza
Cumberland Pizza is an easy pizza option in Ottawa in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Pizzacasual nighttakeout
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4.8
Based on 642 reviews
7
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Pizza•ByWard Market•value
Bistro Ristoro
Bistro Ristoro is a sensible pizza call in ByWard Market in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. La Regina Margherita and Diavola also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Pizzacasual nighttakeout
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4.8
Based on 608 reviews
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Contemporary•Hintonburg•moderate
Stofa Restaurant
Stofa Restaurant is a contemporary pick in Hintonburg in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Scallop Aguachile and Betel Leaf Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Hintonburg dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.8
Based on 442 reviews
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Mexican•Ottawa•value
Mi Amor Tacos
Mi Amor Tacos is a mexican restaurant in Ottawa in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.8
Based on 319 reviews
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Contemporary•Old Ottawa South•value
TASTE OF EGG OTTAWA
TASTE OF EGG OTTAWA is a contemporary pick in Old Ottawa South in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Old Ottawa South dinnerdinnercasual night
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4.8
Based on 82 reviews
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Contemporary•Hintonburg•moderate
The Third
The Third is the kind of contemporary room in Hintonburg you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Breakfast Nachos and Honey Butter Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Hintonburg dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.7
Based on 1528 reviews
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Pizza•Hintonburg•value
Heartbreakers Pizza - Parkdale Ave
Heartbreakers Pizza - Parkdale Ave is a sensible pizza call in Hintonburg in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
Pizzacasual nighttakeout
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4.7
Based on 1156 reviews
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Pizza•Little Italy•value
Farinella Rochester
Farinella Rochester is a sensible pizza call in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. Spicy Vodka and Frank Pinello (White Pizza) also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Pizzacasual nighttakeout
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4.7
Based on 1125 reviews
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Contemporary•Hintonburg•moderate
Petit Bill's Bistro
Petit Bill's Bistro suits a night out in Hintonburg when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Hintonburg dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.7
Based on 924 reviews
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Contemporary•Centretown•value
Town
Town suits a night out in Centretown when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Rabbit Croquettes à la Moutarde and Beef Carpaccio also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Centretown dinnerdinnercasual night
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4.7
Based on 784 reviews
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Contemporary•Old Ottawa South•value
Dessert First
Dessert First is the kind of contemporary room in Old Ottawa South you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Old Ottawa South dinnerdinnercasual night
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4.7
Based on 478 reviews
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Contemporary•Hintonburg•moderate
Smoked Royale
Smoked Royale suits a night out in Hintonburg when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Hintonburg dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.7
Based on 433 reviews
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Contemporary•Hintonburg•moderate
Gezellig
Gezellig suits a night out in Hintonburg when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Hintonburg dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.6
Based on 1574 reviews
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Mexican•ByWard Market•value
Corazon De Maiz
Corazon De Maiz is an easy mexican option in ByWard Market in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 1291 reviews
20
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Contemporary•Old Ottawa South•value
Table SODAM
Table SODAM suits a night out in Old Ottawa South when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Old Ottawa South dinnerdinnercasual night
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4.6
Based on 1222 reviews
21
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Mexican•Ottawa•value
Sí Señor Mexican Street Food
Sí Señor Mexican Street Food is a mexican restaurant in Ottawa in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Quesabirrias and Loaded Nachos also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 834 reviews
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Mexican•Ottawa•value
El Taco De Oro
El Taco De Oro is an easy mexican option in Ottawa in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.6
Based on 751 reviews
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Contemporary•Hintonburg•moderate
Wellington Gastropub
Wellington Gastropub suits a night out in Hintonburg when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Hintonburg dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.6
Based on 716 reviews
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Contemporary•Centretown•value
Prohibition Public House
Prohibition Public House suits a night out in Centretown when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Centretown dinnerdinnercasual night
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4.5
Based on 1251 reviews
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Pizza•Downtown•value
Tennessy Willems
Tennessy Willems is a pizza restaurant in Downtown in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Pizzacasual nighttakeout
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4.5
Based on 1021 reviews
26
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Contemporary•Old Ottawa South•value
Mr. B's Osteria
Mr. B's Osteria suits a night out in Old Ottawa South when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Old Ottawa South dinnerdinnercasual night
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4.5
Based on 724 reviews
27
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Contemporary•Old Ottawa South•value
Paper Tiger Noodle Bar
Paper Tiger Noodle Bar is a contemporary pick in Old Ottawa South in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Old Ottawa South dinnerdinnercasual night
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4.5
Based on 439 reviews
28
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Mexican•Centretown•value
El Camino (Elgin)
El Camino (Elgin) is a mexican restaurant in Centretown in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 2348 reviews
29
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Contemporary•Centretown•value
Cocotte Bistro
Cocotte Bistro suits a night out in Centretown when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Centretown dinnerdinnercasual night
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4.4
Based on 1887 reviews
30
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Mexican•Centretown•value
La Fiesta Latina
La Fiesta Latina is a mexican restaurant in Centretown in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Tacoscasual nightgroup dinner
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4.4
Based on 726 reviews
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Contemporary•Hintonburg•moderate
Absinthe
Absinthe is the kind of contemporary room in Hintonburg you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Hintonburg dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.4
Based on 708 reviews
32
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Pizza•Centretown•value
Johnny Farina
Johnny Farina is a pizza restaurant in Centretown in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Pizzacasual nighttakeout
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4.3
Based on 2739 reviews
33
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Contemporary•Hintonburg•moderate
Wellington Diner
Wellington Diner is a contemporary pick in Hintonburg in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Diner Caesar and Fresh Fruit Smoothie also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Hintonburg dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.3
Based on 2186 reviews
34
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Contemporary•Centretown•value
Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole is the kind of contemporary room in Centretown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Centretown dinnerdinnercasual night
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4.3
Based on 1472 reviews
35
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Contemporary•Hintonburg•moderate
The Hintonburg Public House
The Hintonburg Public House suits a night out in Hintonburg when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff. HPH Poutine and Smoked Cheddar Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Hintonburg dinnerdate nightcasual night
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4.3
Based on 1053 reviews
36
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Pizza•ByWard Market•value
The Grand Pizzeria and Bar
The Grand Pizzeria and Bar is an easy pizza option in ByWard Market in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
Pizzacasual nighttakeout
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4.2
Based on 4188 reviews
Common questions about casual night in Ottawa
What are the best restaurants for casual night in Ottawa?
The top restaurants for casual night in Ottawa include Ay Dios Mio Tacos, Solomon’s Oven, Maria's Tacos. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
What is the best casual night restaurant in Ottawa?
Ay Dios Mio Tacos is among the top-rated options for casual night in Ottawa, with a 4.9 Google rating and 542 reviews.
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