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Bar•ByWard Market•moderate
The Hyde
The Hyde is the kind of bar room in ByWard Market you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.8
Based on 61 reviews
Best small plate Restaurants in Ottawa: 7 Picks for 2026
The best restaurants for small plate in Ottawa, curated by TastyPals editors.
7 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6Updated June 2026
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Top picks for small plate in Ottawa
Fast answers for diners searching for small plate restaurants in Ottawa. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
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Bar•Centretown•moderate
Afterlight
Afterlight suits a night out in Centretown when you want bar that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.8
Based on 59 reviews
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Bar•Little Italy•moderate
The Moonroom
The Moonroom is a bar pick in Little Italy in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.6
Based on 1008 reviews
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Bar•ByWard Market•moderate
Apothecary Lounge
Apothecary Lounge is a bar pick in ByWard Market in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Market Catch Ceviche Bites and Signature Salmon Rosti also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.5
Based on 452 reviews
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Bar•Downtown•moderate
10Fourteen
10Fourteen is a bar pick in Downtown in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Jerk Chicken Nachos and Pizza Pockets (2) also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.5
Based on 436 reviews
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Bar•Ottawa•moderate
s o m e w h e r e dine bar
s o m e w h e r e dine bar suits a night out in Ottawa when you want bar that feels grown-up without getting stiff. Truffle Tuna Crudo and Korean Fried Chicken also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.4
Based on 765 reviews
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Bar•Centretown•moderate
Charlotte
Charlotte is a bar pick in Centretown in Ottawa when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. Dirty Horse and Pacific Petals also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Cocktails and snackscocktailsdate night
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4.4
Based on 535 reviews
Common questions about small plate in Ottawa
What are the best restaurants for small plate in Ottawa?
The top restaurants for small plate in Ottawa include The Hyde, Afterlight, The Moonroom. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
What is the best small plate restaurant in Ottawa?
The Hyde is among the top-rated options for small plate in Ottawa, with a 4.8 Google rating and 61 reviews.
TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →
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