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Town

ContemporaryCentretownvalue

Town is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Ottawa for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Centretown.

Town doesn't bother with a manifesto, and that restraint is most of the point.

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Taste Score 8.4/10
Rating (Google) 9.4
784 reviews
Ottawa
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8.4/10
Taste Score
Google 9.4 from 784 reviews
Best for
Date Night and dinner
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Centretown | 296 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0N9, Canada
Price
Good value
Taste Score
8.4/10
Phone
(613) 695-8696
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What to order

Signature dishes at Town

Rabbit Croquettes à la Moutarde

Dijon and horseradish crème fraîche / pickled mustard seeds / Armagnac prune purée / spicy pickled carrots / watercress salad with herbes de Provence vinaigrette / tarragon

Spring Agnolotti

House-made pasta / whipped ricotta with ramps, mint and lemon / snap peas / pancetta / pickled ramps / lemon beurre blanc / tarragon

Quail and Pork Belly
Fried Olives all'Ascolana

Italian sausage / bomba aioli / Piave Vecchio

Beef Carpaccio

Shawarma spiced pita chips / pickled turnips / garlic pickles / toum / sundried tomato tabbouleh

Why go

What makes Town worth the move

Town works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Rabbit Croquettes à la Moutarde and Beef Carpaccio also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 784 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.4 from 784 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and dinner
Style
Contemporary in Centretown
Spend
Good value

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.4 from 784 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Rabbit Croquettes à la Moutarde, Beef Carpaccio, Fried Olives all'Ascolana
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for Town

Google snapshot
9.4 from 784 reviews
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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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For now, Town holds a 9.4 rating across 784 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
296 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0N9, Canada
Phone
(613) 695-8696
Price
value
TastyPals score
8.4/10
Google rating
9.4 (784 reviews)
Cuisine
Contemporary
Neighborhood
Centretown

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Town serve?

Town is a Contemporary restaurant located in Centretown, Ottawa. Town doesn't bother with a manifesto, and that restraint is most of the point.

What is Town best for?

Town is best for date night, cheap eats, centretown dinner, dinner, casual night, local, busy. Town works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Rabbit Croquettes à la Moutarde and Beef Carpaccio also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 784 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Town?

Town is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 784 reviews

What should I order at Town?

Start with Rabbit Croquettes à la Moutarde, Spring Agnolotti, Quail and Pork Belly and Fried Olives all'Ascolana. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Town worth visiting?

Town holds a 9.4 Google rating from 784 reviews. Town works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Rabbit Croquettes à la Moutarde and Beef Carpaccio also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 784 Google reviews.

Where is Town located?

Town is located at 296 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0N9, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Town good for a date night?

Yes — Town is tagged for date night dining. Town works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Rabbit Croquettes à la Moutarde and Beef Carpaccio also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 784 Google reviews.

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