Brassica is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Westboro.
Westboro doesn't need another room where the menu reads like a trend report and the cooking can't keep up — and Brassica, which chef Arup Jana opened in early 2025 after losing his previous kitchen Allium to a fire, is reportedly operating on a different frequency entirely.
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Brassica works for date night in Westboro because the room and the food both help the evening land. Yellowfin Tuna Crudo and Crispy Skin Salmon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 232 Google reviews.
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For now, Brassica holds a 9.6 rating across 232 Google reviews.
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Brassica is a Contemporary restaurant located in Westboro, Ottawa. Westboro doesn't need another room where the menu reads like a trend report and the cooking can't keep up — and Brassica, which chef Arup Jana opened in early 2025 after losing his previous kitchen Allium to a fire, is reportedly operating on a different frequency entirely.
Brassica is best for date night, group dinner, patio, cheap eats, westboro dinner, family dinner, polished, local. Brassica works for date night in Westboro because the room and the food both help the evening land. Yellowfin Tuna Crudo and Crispy Skin Salmon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 232 Google reviews.
Brassica is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.6 from 232 reviews
Start with Yellowfin Tuna Crudo, Crispy Skin Salmon, Beef Shortrib and Scallops & Pork Belly. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Brassica holds a 9.6 Google rating from 232 reviews. Brassica works for date night in Westboro because the room and the food both help the evening land. Yellowfin Tuna Crudo and Crispy Skin Salmon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 232 Google reviews.
Brassica is located at 309 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6X6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Brassica is tagged for date night dining. Brassica works for date night in Westboro because the room and the food both help the evening land. Yellowfin Tuna Crudo and Crispy Skin Salmon also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 232 Google reviews.
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