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Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant

Name: Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant
Address: 198 Main St, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C6, CA
Telephone: (613) 234-9597
Price range: value

Vegetarian•Old Ottawa East•value

Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Ottawa for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Old Ottawa East.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant has been running a pay-by-weight vegetarian buffet in Old Ottawa East since the late 1980s — which puts it in genuinely rare company among Canadian vegetarian institutions. It has outlasted trends, dietary counter-movements, and the broader restaurant churn that has reshaped Ottawa's dining landscape several times over. That kind of longevity, for a fully plant-based kitchen at an accessible price point, is not an accident of neighbourhood loyalty. It reflects a consistent operating philosophy: cook everything from scratch, change the selection daily, and let the food make the case without leaning on the vegetarian label as a substitute for quality. The buffet model here is built around daily rotation — scratch-made curries, baked goods from an in-house oven rather than a supplier's freezer, and grain-based salads assembled from whole ingredients cooked to order that morning. Diners consistently report that the selection reflects what is seasonal and available rather than what is convenient to batch-produce, which is a meaningful distinction in a format that can easily skew toward repetition and filler. At approximately $3.40 per 100 grams, a substantial plate arrives at a price point that would read as fair even if the kitchen's standards were average. By all accounts, they are not average. Regulars note that the daily changes give the place genuine replay value, which is not something most buffet operations can honestly claim. Green Door is located along Main Street in Old Ottawa East, a neighbourhood with a walkable, community-facing character that suits the restaurant's long-standing identity as a lunch anchor for the area. It opens early, closes in the early evening, and draws a crowd that skews local and intentional. Go before the midday rush; the selection is fullest and the room is at its most comfortable early in the lunch window.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Old Ottawa East | 198 Main St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C6, Canada

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Good value

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8.6/10

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(613) 234-9597

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Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant is a reliable vegetarian choice in Old Ottawa East in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Sesame Tofu and Lentil Loaf also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,392 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 2,392 Google reviews

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dinner and Cheap Eats

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Vegetarian in Old Ottawa East

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Good value

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Google rating: 9.2 from 2,392 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Sesame Tofu, Lentil Loaf, Kale Salad

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Address: 198 Main St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C6, Canada
Phone: (613) 234-9597
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.6/10
Google rating: 9.2 (2,392 reviews)
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Neighborhood: Old Ottawa East

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What cuisine does Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant serve?

Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant is a Vegetarian restaurant located in Old Ottawa East, Ottawa. Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant has been running a pay-by-weight vegetarian buffet in Old Ottawa East since the late 1980s — which puts it in genuinely rare company among Canadian vegetarian institutions.

What is Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant best for?

Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant is best for cheap eats, plant-based, lunch, dinner, fresh, bright. Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant is a reliable vegetarian choice in Old Ottawa East in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Sesame Tofu and Lentil Loaf also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,392 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant?

Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 2,392 reviews

Is Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant worth visiting?

Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant holds a 9.2 Google rating from 2,392 reviews. Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant is a reliable vegetarian choice in Old Ottawa East in Ottawa when you want something that tends to land well. Sesame Tofu and Lentil Loaf also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,392 Google reviews.

Where is Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant located?

Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant is located at 198 Main St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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Yes, Green Door Vegetarian Restaurant accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

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