Perch is one of the best new canadian restaurants in Ottawa for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Little Italy.
Justin Champagne-Lagarde brings a pedigree earned at Atelier — one of Ottawa's most technically serious kitchens — to Perch, his own room in Little Italy, and the throughline is reportedly fluency rather than imitation.
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Perch is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Seasonal Crudo and Vegetable Composition also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 291 Google reviews.
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For now, Perch holds a 9.6 rating across 291 Google reviews.
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Perch is a New Canadian restaurant located in Little Italy, Ottawa. Justin Champagne-Lagarde brings a pedigree earned at Atelier — one of Ottawa's most technically serious kitchens — to Perch, his own room in Little Italy, and the throughline is reportedly fluency rather than imitation.
Perch is best for fine dining, hidden gems, dinner, low key, personal. Perch is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Seasonal Crudo and Vegetable Composition also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 291 Google reviews.
Perch is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.6 from 291 reviews
Perch holds a 9.6 Google rating from 291 reviews. Perch is an easy yes in Little Italy when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Seasonal Crudo and Vegetable Composition also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 291 Google reviews.
Perch is located at 300 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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