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The Olive Branch Manotick is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Manotick.
Manotick operates on its own clock — unhurried, self-possessed in that village-by-the-water way — and The Olive Branch appears to understand this without being told.
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pressed yogurt mixed with zesty fresh garlic and dill, served with two soft pita bread
spinach pie with feta cheese and freshly baked in a flaky filo pastry (four pieces)
tender chunks of lamb, marinated in specialty sauce, grilled (two skewers), served with seasoned medallion crinkle cut potatoes, rice, Greek salad, tzatziki and special sauce
fresh skewered pork, specially marinated and grilled (two skewers), served with seasoned medallion crinkle cut potatoes, rice, Greek salad, tzatziki and special sauce
The Olive Branch Manotick works for date night in Manotick because the room and the food both help the evening land. Tzatziki and Calamari also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 428 Google reviews.
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For now, The Olive Branch Manotick holds a 9.6 rating across 428 Google reviews.
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The Olive Branch Manotick is a Contemporary restaurant located in Manotick, Ottawa. Manotick operates on its own clock — unhurried, self-possessed in that village-by-the-water way — and The Olive Branch appears to understand this without being told.
The Olive Branch Manotick is best for date night, group dinner, patio, manotick dinner, family dinner, charming, relaxed. The Olive Branch Manotick works for date night in Manotick because the room and the food both help the evening land. Tzatziki and Calamari also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 428 Google reviews.
The Olive Branch Manotick is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.6 from 428 reviews
Start with Tzatziki, Spanakopita, Lamb Souvlaki Platter and Classic Pork Souvlaki Platter. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
The Olive Branch Manotick holds a 9.6 Google rating from 428 reviews. The Olive Branch Manotick works for date night in Manotick because the room and the food both help the evening land. Tzatziki and Calamari also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 428 Google reviews.
The Olive Branch Manotick is located at 5556 Manotick Main St, Manotick, ON K4M 1A4, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — The Olive Branch Manotick is tagged for date night dining. The Olive Branch Manotick works for date night in Manotick because the room and the food both help the evening land. Tzatziki and Calamari also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 428 Google reviews.
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