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Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available)

Name: Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available)
Address: 511 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1Z5, CA
Telephone: (613) 238-2529
Price range: value

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Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) is one of the best indian restaurants in Ottawa for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Centretown.

Here is what Second Wife gets right that half of Ottawa's Indian restaurants fumble: it removes every excuse not to show up.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Here is what Second Wife gets right that half of Ottawa's Indian restaurants fumble: it removes every excuse not to show up. A private parking lot in Centretown — listed proudly on the website like the flex it absolutely is — plus beer and wine, plus a price point so reasonable that ordering an extra dish feels like civic duty. Chef and co-owner Gurdev Singh, who previously cooked at Rama Krishna on Rideau, and front-of-house partner Neeray Negi, who built his hospitality instincts in the Glebe, have put together something unpretentious on Bank Street that is genuinely oriented around making you comfortable. The room, by all accounts, holds together for first-dates-turned-regulars, solo diners who want to eat well on a Tuesday, and tables that cannot agree on anything except that they are hungry. The menu is built around dishes that are known for being generous without being showy. The Garlic Naan is reportedly enormous and loaded with fresh green garlic — the kind of bread that anchors a table and justifies ordering a second round. The Eggplant Bharta centers on slow-roasted eggplant brought together with cashews, cream, and butter, and diners consistently describe the spicing as confident rather than aggressive. The Chicken Kadahi is the dish that comes up most in conversation about this place — a rich, dense preparation with fresh vegetables that pairs directly with that naan. Samosas and Aloo Tikki are the natural opening act, while Malai Kofta holds the approachable middle of the menu for anyone who prefers something creamier and plant-forward. Practical note: the kitchen is reportedly accommodating on gluten-free requests, and flagging dietary needs early rather than mid-order is the right move. Parking means you can actually arrive with a group. The call here is to lead with the Samosas and Aloo Tikki, anchor the table with the Chicken Kadahi or Eggplant Bharta, and get the Garlic Naan in immediately.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Google 9.2 from 592 reviews

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dinner and Indian comfort

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Good value

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Centretown | 511 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z5, Canada

Price

Good value

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8.0/10

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(613) 238-2529

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Signature dishes at Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available)

Garlic Naan

Eggplant Bharta

Chicken Kadahi

Samosas & Aloo Tiki

Crispy potato pastries and patties (2 pcs)

Malai Kofta

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What makes Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) worth the move

Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) is a strong indian option in Centretown in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Paneer Tikka and Samosas & Aloo Tiki also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 592 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 592 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and Indian comfort

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Indian in Centretown

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Good value

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Indian comfort dinner takeout aromatic warm

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Google rating: 9.2 from 592 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Paneer Tikka, Samosas & Aloo Tiki, Chicken Biryani

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Govinda's has been operating in Ottawa, which means it predates the city's entire modern plant-based dining scene by several decades.

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Address: 511 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z5, Canada
Phone: (613) 238-2529
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.0/10
Google rating: 9.2 (592 reviews)
Cuisine: Indian
Neighborhood: Centretown

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Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) is a Indian restaurant located in Centretown, Ottawa. Here is what Second Wife gets right that half of Ottawa's Indian restaurants fumble: it removes every excuse not to show up.

What is Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) best for?

Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) is best for indian comfort, dinner, takeout, aromatic, warm. Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) is a strong indian option in Centretown in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Paneer Tikka and Samosas & Aloo Tiki also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 592 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available)?

Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.2 from 592 reviews

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Start with Garlic Naan, Eggplant Bharta, Chicken Kadahi and Samosas & Aloo Tiki. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) worth visiting?

Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) holds a 9.2 Google rating from 592 reviews. Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) is a strong indian option in Centretown in Ottawa when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Paneer Tikka and Samosas & Aloo Tiki also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 592 Google reviews.

Where is Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) located?

Second Wife the Indian restaurant( parking available) is located at 511 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z5, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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