Mati is one of the best seafood restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Little Italy.
Mati is the kind of seafood room in Little Italy you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Tuna Tartare and Lobster Wonton Tacos also give you a decent sense of the menu.
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Yellowfin tuna, avocado, maple soy dressing, cilantro, sesame, taro chips
Avocado, feta, chili, spicy mayo
Hot: Lobster tail, U-10 Atlantic scallops, jumbo black tiger shrimp, fried calamari. Cold: East Coast oysters, lobster tacos, Mati roll, tuna crudo, cocktail shrimp
Half organic Ontario chicken, rosemary and mint marinate, fingerling potatoes, Nantes carrots, fresh truffle, demi-glace
Brown butter, lemon, garlic, caper sauce
Mati is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Tuna Tartare and Lobster Wonton Tacos also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 1,432 Google reviews.
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For now, Mati holds a 4.4 rating across 1,432 Google reviews.
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Mati is a Seafood restaurant located in Little Italy, Ottawa. Mati is the kind of seafood room in Little Italy you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Tuna Tartare and Lobster Wonton Tacos also give you a decent sense of the menu.
Mati is best for italian classics, date night, family dinner, pasta, classic, seafood. Mati is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Tuna Tartare and Lobster Wonton Tacos also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 1,432 Google reviews.
Mati is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 4.4 from 1,432 reviews
Start with Tuna Tartare, Lobster Wonton Tacos, The Seafood Tower and Roasted Truffle Chicken. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Mati holds a 4.4 Google rating from 1,432 reviews. Mati is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Tuna Tartare and Lobster Wonton Tacos also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 1,432 Google reviews.
Mati is located at 428 Preston St #200, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Mati is tagged for date night dining. Mati is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Tuna Tartare and Lobster Wonton Tacos also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4 rating across 1,432 Google reviews.
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