The best restaurants for dinner in Ottawa, curated by TastyPals editors.
Fast answers for diners searching for dinner restaurants in Ottawa. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
Lotus of Siam is a strong brunch move in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for. Golden Spring Rolls and Chicken Satay also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Govinda's is an easy vegetarian option in Ottawa in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. If Unable to provide signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign.
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Yellowstone Kitchen is a sensible contemporary call in Stittsville in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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Masakali Indian Cuisine keeps showing up in the right conversations in Kanata when people want a reliable indian plan.
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Masakali Indian Resto Bar is a dependable indian option in ByWard Market that a lot of diners already know and return to. If Unable to retrieve menu is your kind of order, that is a good sign.
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Sundari's Kitchen is an easy indian option in Nepean in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Masala Dosai and Mysore Masala Dosai also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Masakali Indian Cuisine is a indian restaurant in Downtown in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. If Unable to extract menu items is your kind of order, that is a good sign.
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Kalinga Indian Cuisine is a indian restaurant in Ottawa in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Samosa (5PCS) and Chicken 65 also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Chickpeas is an easy vegetarian option in Ottawa in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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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.
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Sula Wok is a contemporary restaurant in Old Ottawa East in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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Kuma Takumi suits a night out in Kanata when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Karaage Chicken and Takoyaki also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Chopp Chop Thai Street Food is an easy thai option in Orleans in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Chicken Satay and Hat Yai Fried Chicken also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Nagi Sushi is the kind of japanese room in Orleans you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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Perch Restaurant is a sensible global call in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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VANILLE Cafe & Bakery is a sensible contemporary call in Stittsville in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. If Not enough menu information is your kind of order, that is a good sign.
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TASTE OF EGG OTTAWA is a contemporary pick in Old Ottawa South in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Mozaik Street Foodery is a sensible vegetarian call in Downtown in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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Hikaru by TOMO suits a night out in ByWard Market when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Panko Black Tiger Prawns and Wagyu Beef Gyoza also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Dosa King South Indian Restaurant | Bar is an easy indian option in Hintonburg in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Dosa and Samosa also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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The Cheshire Cat Pub is an easy contemporary option in Stittsville in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Smokey Mozza Sticks and Burrata also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Chesterfield's Gastro Diner suits a night out in Wellington West when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff. The Charmander and Steak Hash LeClaire also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Cabotto's is a contemporary restaurant in Stittsville in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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SONA THE INDIAN KITCHEN is a sensible indian call in Ottawa in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. Chicken Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Bar Lupulus is the kind of contemporary room in Wellington West you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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Napoli's Café is a contemporary restaurant in Stittsville in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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Deccan Delights is an easy indian option in Downtown in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Cut Mirchi Bajji and Bhimavaram Royyala Vepudu also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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The Rowan is a strong brunch move in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.
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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.
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The Belmont earns a weekend detour in The Glebe when you want brunch that beats the usual default.
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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.
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Wandee Thai Cuisine is a thai restaurant in Little Italy in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Gai Satay and Moo Ping also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Sushi-ro is the kind of japanese room in Downtown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Karakuchi Shrimp and Softshell Crab also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Peace-Garden Vegetarian is a sensible vegetarian call in Ottawa in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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The St. Rita earns a weekend detour in The Glebe when you want brunch that beats the usual default. Burrata and Bruschetta also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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The Green Door Restaurant & Bakery is a sensible vegetarian call in Old Ottawa East in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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Wilf & Ada's (No reservations) is a strong brunch move in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for.
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Kuidaore is a japanese pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Table SODAM suits a night out in Old Ottawa South when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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J:unique kitchen suits a night out in Ottawa when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Junique Signature Appetizer and Junique Signature Main also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Tartelette Bakery & Cafe is a contemporary restaurant in Old Ottawa East in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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Sweet Basil Restaurant 🌿 is an easy thai option in Centretown in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Stuffed Chicken Wings and Grilled Squid also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) is a indian restaurant in Centretown in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Paneer Tikka and Samosas & Aloo Tiki also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Benny's Bistro is a french pick in Ottawa in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Benny's Salmon Gravlax and C'est Bon Chèvre & Black Peppercorn Parfait also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Masala Trail is an easy contemporary option in Stittsville in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Deconstructed Samosa and Chilli Fried Paneer also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Thai Lanna Cuisine is a sensible thai call in Centretown in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. Shrimp Spring Rolls and Chicken Satay also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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La Strada Restaurant earns a weekend detour in The Glebe when you want brunch that beats the usual default.
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Vespa Wine Bar is an easy contemporary option in Old Ottawa East in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. ANTIPASTO and GNOCCHI BITES also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Pure Kitchen Elgin is an easy vegetarian option in Centretown in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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NeXT is an easy contemporary option in Stittsville in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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Shinka Sushi Bar suits a night out in Ottawa when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff. If Unable to identify signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign.
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Prohibition Public House suits a night out in Centretown when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Union Local 613 is a sensible global call in Centretown in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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Sapporo Sushi Ottawa is a japanese pick in Ottawa in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. If Unable to provide signature dishes is your kind of order, that is a good sign.
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Siam Bistro is a sensible thai call in Downtown in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern suits a night out in Wellington West when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Mr. B's Osteria suits a night out in Old Ottawa South when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Paper Tiger Noodle Bar is a contemporary pick in Old Ottawa South in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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The Village Cafe is an easy contemporary option in Stittsville in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Delicious Mess and Zeus also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Eggspectation - Kanata is a contemporary restaurant in Stittsville in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Fried Chicken & Waffle and Uneggspected® also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Brews and Blues is a contemporary restaurant in Stittsville in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Baked Brie and Fish Cakes also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Coconut Lagoon is an easy indian option in Ottawa in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Chili Seared Sea Scallops and Tellicherry Lamb Chops also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Cocotte Bistro suits a night out in Centretown when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Feleena's earns a weekend detour in The Glebe when you want brunch that beats the usual default. Flautas and Feleena's Layer Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Khao Thai Restaurant is a sensible thai call in Ottawa in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. Por Pia Sod with Shrimp and Satay Gai also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Banditos earns a weekend detour in The Glebe when you want brunch that beats the usual default. Our Famous Nachos and Street Corn also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Fauna is a smart brunch call in The Glebe when the morning is supposed to feel a little more like an occasion. 1/2 Dozen Oysters and Asparagus Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Wolf Down is a sensible vegetarian call in Centretown in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. Döner Sandwich and Döner Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Izakaya Shingen suits a night out in Centretown when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Hanabi Japanese Cuisine suits a night out in Centretown when you want japanese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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Khao (Street Food Thailand and Bar) is a thai restaurant in Westboro in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Gai Satay and Moo Ping also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Jfuse is an easy contemporary option in Old Ottawa East in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Crabby Benny and Kinoko Cream Toast also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Rabbit Hole is the kind of contemporary room in Centretown you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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Social Thai is an easy thai option in Centretown in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant suits a night out in New Edinburgh when you want french that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Classic Beef Tartare and Crab Cake also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Cantina Gia is a strong brunch move in The Glebe in Ottawa when you want the meal to feel worth leaving the house for. Burrata w. Pistachios & Arugula Pesto and Tuna Crudo also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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The top restaurants for dinner in Ottawa include Lotus of Siam, Govinda's, Yellowstone Kitchen. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Lotus of Siam is among the top-rated options for dinner in Ottawa, with a 4.9 Google rating and 509 reviews.
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