The best restaurants for family dinner in Ottawa, curated by TastyPals editors.
Fast answers for diners searching for family dinner restaurants in Ottawa. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
Smash Daddy - Barrhaven is a sensible contemporary call in Barrhaven in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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Gyubee Japanese Grill (Merivale) is one of the better-known global spots in Nepean in Ottawa, which makes it a practical place to start. If Gyubee Top is your kind of order, that is a good sign.
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Anabella’s Kitchen & Lounge is a italian pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Mezze Board and Scallop Ceviche also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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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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Agha Turkish Restaurant Ottawa keeps showing up in the right conversations in Nepean when people want a reliable global plan.
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Montana’s BBQ & Bar is a dependable contemporary option in Kanata that a lot of diners already know and return to.
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KINTON RAMEN BARRHAVEN OTTAWA is a contemporary restaurant in Barrhaven in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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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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Divan Turkish Cuisine is an easy contemporary option in Kanata in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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Ayla's Social Kitchen suits a night out in Little Italy when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Baked Feta and Lamb Hummus also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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The Olive Branch Manotick suits a night out in Manotick when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Tzatziki and Calamari also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Brassica suits a night out in Westboro when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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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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Mandarin Restaurant is a dependable global option in Nepean that a lot of diners already know and return to.
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Mandarin Restaurant is one of the better-known contemporary spots in Orleans in Ottawa, which makes it a practical place to start.
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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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Via Cibo is an easy contemporary option in Barrhaven in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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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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The Bad Alibi is a sensible contemporary call in Orleans in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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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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Cucina da Vito is a contemporary restaurant in Orleans in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Carpaccio di Manzo and Gamberi alla Sambuca also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Trio Bistro and Lounge is a contemporary pick in Westboro in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Devils on Horseback and Burrata also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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La French Canteen Barrhaven is an easy contemporary option in Barrhaven in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Le Frenchy and Le Monster also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Merivale Station Restaurant is a sensible global call in Nepean in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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Retro Gusto suits a night out in Little Italy when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Retro Suppli and Retro Caesar also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Steele's Restaurant is a global restaurant in Nepean in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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ViaMarzo Kitchen & Wine is an easy contemporary option in Kanata in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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Honey Drip is a sensible contemporary call in Orleans in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. Honeydrip Special and Avocado Paradise also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Sansotei Ramen is a global restaurant in Nepean in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Gyoza and Negi Shoga Gyoza also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Black Dog Bistro is the kind of contemporary room in Manotick you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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Pür & Simple is a sensible contemporary call in Barrhaven in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well. CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD and SIDE CAESAR SALAD 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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State & Main is a sensible contemporary call in Barrhaven in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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DreamLand Cafe suits a night out in Little Italy when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Honey I Deep Fried The Brussels and Spicy Caesar Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Noodle House 79 is an easy global option in Nepean in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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Babbos Cucina Italiana is the kind of contemporary room in Manotick you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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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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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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Jack's Kanata is a contemporary restaurant in Kanata in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Lemon Drop and Drowning Gummy Bear also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Montana’s BBQ & Bar is a sensible global call in Nepean in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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Giovanni's Restaurant is the kind of italian room in Little Italy you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Calamari Fritti and Fegato D'Oca also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Del Piacere is the kind of italian room in Little Italy you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Antipasto Di Mare and Frittura Mista Di Pesce also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Pure Kitchen Westboro is the kind of contemporary room in Westboro you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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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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Delicious Steak House is a contemporary restaurant in Orleans in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Loaded Escargot and Shrimp Cocktail also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Fratelli Westboro is the kind of contemporary room in Westboro you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Sambuca Shrimp and Italian Salumi Board also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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La Dolce Vita is a italian pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Classic Italian Appetizer Selection and House-Made Pizza also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Lexington Smokehouse & Bar is a contemporary pick in Westboro 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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Pub Italia suits a night out in Little Italy when you want italian 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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Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar is a sensible contemporary call in Kanata in Ottawa when you want something that usually lands well.
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Chez Lionel - Kanata is a contemporary restaurant in Kanata in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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Piper Arms Barrhaven is a contemporary restaurant in Barrhaven in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. PIPER'S SIGNATURE BURGER and BUTTER CHICKEN CAVATAPPI MAC & CHEESE also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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The Grand Pizzeria & Bar - Westboro Beach suits a night out in Westboro when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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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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Elise Restaurant is the kind of contemporary room in Westboro you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Huîtres and Saucisse de Canard en Croûte also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Joe's Italian Kitchen - Preston is a italian pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Peach Carrot Salad and California Rolls also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Occo Kitchen is an easy contemporary option in Orleans in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Newfoundland Cod Cakes and Baked Brie also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Casa México Merivale is a global restaurant in Nepean in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Nachos Casa México and Sopa de Tortilla also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Greenfield's Public House is a contemporary restaurant in Barrhaven in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. Tuna Poke Wonton and Bourbon Shrimp also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Trattoria Caffè Italia is a italian pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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Chuck’s Roadhouse is an easy contemporary option in Orleans in Ottawa to suggest without needing a long explanation. Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla and Shrimp Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Heist Manotick is a contemporary pick in Manotick in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
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St. Martha's Brasserie d'Orléans is a contemporary restaurant in Orleans in Ottawa that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room. French Onion Soup and Mussels Mariniere also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Angelina suits a night out in Manotick when you want contemporary that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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The top restaurants for family dinner in Ottawa include Smash Daddy - Barrhaven, Gyubee Japanese Grill (Merivale), Anabella’s Kitchen & Lounge. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Smash Daddy - Barrhaven is among the top-rated options for family dinner in Ottawa, with a 5.0 Google rating and 46 reviews.
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