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No Forks Given

Name: No Forks Given
Address: 191 Somerset St. E, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7N8, CA
Telephone: (613) 230-1888
Price range: value

Global•Sandy Hill•value

No Forks Given is one of the best global restaurants in Ottawa for cheap eats, especially if you want a strong option in Sandy Hill.

No Forks Given is a hand-food concept on Somerset East in Sandy Hill, and the name is genuinely descriptive rather than cute.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

No Forks Given is a hand-food concept on Somerset East in Sandy Hill, and the name is genuinely descriptive rather than cute. Utensils aren't the point — the kitchen is. This is a spot built around the University of Ottawa orbit, where the expectation is filling food at prices that don't demand a second thought, backed by in-house brews that are short in number but actually theirs. The no-utensils angle could read as a gimmick propped up by nothing, but from what the menu makes clear and what diners consistently report, there's real conviction behind the cooking. Sandy Hill has cheap eats in abundance; what No Forks Given appears to be doing differently is caring about what comes out of the kitchen. The Chicken Bacon Poutine is the dish that comes up first in almost every mention of this place — hand-cut fries, St. Albert cheese curds, gravy, hand-breaded chicken tenders, bacon, and green onions, all coming in around $20. St. Albert curds have a reputation that precedes them, and using them rather than a generic substitute is a deliberate call worth noting. The No Forks Given Burger is built around a hand-pressed 9oz beef patty, three slices of Canadian mild cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion, tomato, lettuce, and a house NFG sauce on a grilled garlic-buttered brioche bun — a spec list that reads like the kitchen is actually trying to deliver on the brioche rather than just invoking it. The Spicy Chicken Burger is reportedly known for sheer size and consistent crispiness, which is the thing delivery platform reviews keep coming back to. Practical notes: hand-cut fries are a textural proposition that cardboard boxes tend to ruin, so in-person is the call here. The room is compact — if you're arriving as a group on a Friday, come early. The move according to most accounts is to split the poutine and a burger between two people and order one of the house brews alongside. That's the whole plan.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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Cheap Eats and Casual dinner

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Good value

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Sandy Hill | 191 Somerset St. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 7N8, Canada

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Good value

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7.0/10

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(613) 230-1888

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Signature dishes at No Forks Given

Chicken Bacon Poutine

The No Forks Given Burger

Spicy Chicken Burger

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What makes No Forks Given worth the move

No Forks Given is a strong global option in Sandy Hill in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Chicken Bacon Poutine and The No Forks Given Burger also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 542 Google reviews.

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8.6 from 542 Google reviews

Best for

Cheap Eats and Casual dinner

Style

Global in Sandy Hill

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Good value

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Cheap Eats Casual dinner lunch takeout easygoing local

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Google rating: 8.6 from 542 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Chicken Bacon Poutine, The No Forks Given Burger, Spicy Chicken Burger

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8.6 from 542 reviews

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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez

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Address: 191 Somerset St. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 7N8, Canada
Phone: (613) 230-1888
Price: value
TastyPals score: 7.0/10
Google rating: 8.6 (542 reviews)
Cuisine: Global
Neighborhood: Sandy Hill

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What cuisine does No Forks Given serve?

No Forks Given is a Global restaurant located in Sandy Hill, Ottawa. No Forks Given is a hand-food concept on Somerset East in Sandy Hill, and the name is genuinely descriptive rather than cute.

What is No Forks Given best for?

No Forks Given is best for cheap eats, casual dinner, lunch, takeout, easygoing, local. No Forks Given is a strong global option in Sandy Hill in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Chicken Bacon Poutine and The No Forks Given Burger also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 542 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at No Forks Given?

No Forks Given is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.6 from 542 reviews

What should I order at No Forks Given?

Start with Chicken Bacon Poutine, The No Forks Given Burger and Spicy Chicken Burger. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is No Forks Given worth visiting?

No Forks Given holds a 8.6 Google rating from 542 reviews. No Forks Given is a strong global option in Sandy Hill in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Chicken Bacon Poutine and The No Forks Given Burger also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 542 Google reviews.

Where is No Forks Given located?

No Forks Given is located at 191 Somerset St. E, Ottawa, ON K1N 7N8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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