1 Elgin is one of the best new canadian restaurants in Ottawa for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Centretown.
1 Elgin occupies one of the more consequential dining rooms in the capital — positioned above Confederation Square with sightlines over the Rideau Canal, inside the National Arts Centre.
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1 Elgin is a clean first click in Centretown in Ottawa when you want a new canadian option you can trust. Seasonal Canadian Small Plate and Market Fish also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 481 Google reviews.
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For now, 1 Elgin holds a 8.4 rating across 481 Google reviews.
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1 Elgin is a New Canadian restaurant located in Centretown, Ottawa. 1 Elgin occupies one of the more consequential dining rooms in the capital — positioned above Confederation Square with sightlines over the Rideau Canal, inside the National Arts Centre.
1 Elgin is best for outdoor dining, group dinner, business lunch. 1 Elgin is a clean first click in Centretown in Ottawa when you want a new canadian option you can trust. Seasonal Canadian Small Plate and Market Fish also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 481 Google reviews.
1 Elgin is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 8.4 from 481 reviews
1 Elgin holds a 8.4 Google rating from 481 reviews. 1 Elgin is a clean first click in Centretown in Ottawa when you want a new canadian option you can trust. Seasonal Canadian Small Plate and Market Fish also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 481 Google reviews.
1 Elgin is located at 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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