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Absinthe has occupied its corner of Wellington West long enough that it no longer needs to announce itself.
4.4/5 · 708 Google reviews
Absinthe has occupied its corner of Wellington West long enough that it no longer needs to announce itself.
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Absinthe is listed in the moderate price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuAbsinthe is an easy yes in Wellington West when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. French Onion Soup and Steak Frites also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 708 Google reviews.
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Absinthe is a French Bistro restaurant located in Wellington West, Ottawa. Absinthe has occupied its corner of Wellington West long enough that it no longer needs to announce itself.
Absinthe is best for date night, business lunch, hintonburg dinner, casual night, creative, local. Absinthe is an easy yes in Wellington West when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. French Onion Soup and Steak Frites also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 708 Google reviews.
Absinthe is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 4.4/5 from 708 reviews
Absinthe holds a 4.4/5 Google rating from 708 reviews. Absinthe is an easy yes in Wellington West when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. French Onion Soup and Steak Frites also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 708 Google reviews.
Absinthe is located at 1208 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z7, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Absinthe accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Absinthe is tagged for date night dining. Absinthe is an easy yes in Wellington West when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. French Onion Soup and Steak Frites also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 708 Google reviews.
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