Six Ottawa restaurants make the list of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2024 list.
Where to eat in Ottawa
Canada’s capital region is full of rich dining and drinking experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. Award-winning restaurants feature fresh products from over a thousand local farms. Tours take you to unique eateries, breweries, wineries and distilleries in various neighbourhoods. Year-round farmers markets, culinary classes and special events highlight everything from poutine to maple syrup to multicultural flavours. And as the North American headquarters of the prestigious Le Cordon Culinary Arts Institute, the city is home to many top chefs. Go on a culinary journey through Ottawa!
Food and drink highlights
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Great patios by Ottawa neighbourhood
Check out some of the best restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs with outdoor spaces. -
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The best chocolate in Ottawa
Bitter, milky, salty, fruity — here’s where to find the best chocolate in the capital of Canada, from bars to bonbons and everything in between. -
Maple syrup fun at Ottawa's sugar shacks
Experience maple magic from late winter into spring! Visit local sugar bushes, see how syrup is produced, eat sweet treats and enjoy the atmosphere! -
Great cocktail spots by Ottawa neighbourhood
You can easily find the perfect place to have drinks in Canada’s capital. -
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Delicious vegetarian and vegan food in the Ottawa area
The culinary scene in Canada’s capital is brimming with delicious cuisine, including popular vegetarian and vegan eateries. From healthy and raw, to…
Culinary event highlights
Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine
Get sticky at Barrhaven Ribfest and Poutine! They're making it even better with more Ribs, more BBQ, more Poutine, a Kid Zone and more Live Music.
Canadian Culinary Championship
Join North America’s Best Annual Celebration of National Gastronomy. Ten of Canada's Best Chefs demonstrate their culinary expertise in three intense…
Heating up the Capital
Fall 2026, dates to be announced
Meet the makers, sample their sauces and buy some to take home with you! Quench your appetite with adult beverages, food and quench the heat with ice…
Jabulani Vineyard and Winery Ltd.
Sample and enjoy a variety of award-winning wines at this picturesque, countryside vineyard, just a 30-minute drive west of downtown Ottawa, either over rustic wine-barrel tables on the patio, or inside a charming, contemporary long-house.
Kanata Ribfest
Craft beer, delicious food, and live entertainment to kick off the barbecue season!
Le Grand Poutinefest
Summer 2026, dates to be announced
The Grand PoutineFest is the must-attend event for all poutine lovers! In addition to its delectable classics, this year's festival features new menu…
Gastronomic experiences
Brew Donkey Tours
Meet brewers and sample lots of craft beers on a full-day or half-day tour of Ottawa-area breweries, brewpubs and bars with Brew Donkey Tours.
C'est Bon Ottawa
Join food tours and cooking classes to experience the many flavours of Canada’s capital region and learn about local food producers and artisans.
Farmgate Cider
Tour, taste and shop all things cider at this family-owned and operated cidery located just west of Ottawa in Arnprior.
Ottawa's Most Unique
A vibrant foodie community dedicated to exploring and celebrating the diverse culinary offerings in Ottawa through tours, reviews and interviews.
Sample the East
Take a weekend or day trip around Eastern Ontario to discover rural attractions and local food producers. Just download a pre-planned route!
SFR Distillery
In a tasting room in Kanata, a west-end Ottawa suburb, raise a glass of gin, poitín or other spirits made from Ottawa Valley grain.
Member restaurants
Beandigen Cafe
Discover products from Indigenous makers while sipping a fine coffee in this combined café and retail space at Lansdowne.
BiBi's Middle Eastern Kitchen
Fast-casual restaurant in Ottawa’s Beechwood neighbourhood specializing in modern Middle Eastern cuisine.
Chez Lionel Brasserie Française
Savour French-inspired cuisine with a modern twist in an inviting brasserie setting.
Cocotte Bistro
Savour modern authentic French cuisine at this charming downtown bistro, centrally located in the heart of Ottawa’s business and tourist district.
Dark Fork Restaurant
Experience Ottawa’s first “dine in the dark” restaurant, guided by visually impaired servers for an unforgettable culinary adventure.
