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Restaurant overview
Zoe's is not, in the strictest sense, a Centretown restaurant — it occupies the Fairmont Château Laurier, which means it arrives pre-loaded with the gravitational pull of a room that has witnessed actual history.
4.2/5 · 965 Google reviews
Zoe's is not, in the strictest sense, a Centretown restaurant — it occupies the Fairmont Château Laurier, which means it arrives pre-loaded with the gravitational pull of a room that has witnessed actual history.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Zoe's is listed in the More of a night out price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Hotel tea savouries.
Classic Château tea service.
Hotel brasserie seafood.
Château Laurier sweets.
Zoe's works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Afternoon Tea Sandwiches and Scones with Cream also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 965 Google reviews.
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Zoe's is a Canadian restaurant located in Centretown, Ottawa. Zoe's is not, in the strictest sense, a Centretown restaurant — it occupies the Fairmont Château Laurier, which means it arrives pre-loaded with the gravitational pull of a room that has witnessed actual history.
Zoe's is best for date night. Zoe's works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Afternoon Tea Sandwiches and Scones with Cream also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 965 Google reviews.
Zoe's is in the More of a night out price range ($$$). Google rating: 4.2/5 from 965 reviews
Start with Afternoon Tea Sandwiches, Scones with Cream, Seafood Plate and Pastry Selection. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Zoe's holds a 4.2/5 Google rating from 965 reviews. Zoe's works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Afternoon Tea Sandwiches and Scones with Cream also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 965 Google reviews.
Zoe's is located at 1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Zoe's accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Zoe's is tagged for date night dining. Zoe's works for date night in Centretown because the room and the food both help the evening land. Afternoon Tea Sandwiches and Scones with Cream also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.2/5 Google rating across 965 Google reviews.
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