Arlo is one of the best new canadian restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Centretown West.
Co-owner Alex McMahon trained in the wine program at Noma before returning to Ottawa and building what has become, by most serious accounts, one of Canada's finest natural wine cellars on Somerset West.
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Arlo looks like a good night-out option in Centretown West in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Arctic Char Tartare and Beef Tataki + BBQ Eel also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 573 Google reviews.
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For now, Arlo holds a 9.4 rating across 573 Google reviews.
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Arlo is a New Canadian restaurant located in Centretown West, Ottawa. Co-owner Alex McMahon trained in the wine program at Noma before returning to Ottawa and building what has become, by most serious accounts, one of Canada's finest natural wine cellars on Somerset West.
Arlo is best for wine bar, date night, outdoor dining. Arlo looks like a good night-out option in Centretown West in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Arctic Char Tartare and Beef Tataki + BBQ Eel also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 573 Google reviews.
Arlo is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 9.4 from 573 reviews
Arlo holds a 9.4 Google rating from 573 reviews. Arlo looks like a good night-out option in Centretown West in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Arctic Char Tartare and Beef Tataki + BBQ Eel also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 573 Google reviews.
Arlo is located at 340 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Arlo accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Arlo is tagged for date night dining. Arlo looks like a good night-out option in Centretown West in Ottawa because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Arctic Char Tartare and Beef Tataki + BBQ Eel also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 573 Google reviews.
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