Best Authentic Restaurants in Hintonburg

Our evening at Cocotte Bistro was absolutely lovely! From the moment we walked in, the charming French ambiance and soft lighting made us feel so relaxed and at home. Every dish we tried was bursting with authentic flavour, you could tell it was made with care. The staff were incredibly warm and attentive! We’ll definitely be back soon!

I have eaten at Rafael’s on 4 occasions. Each one has been a most satisfying experience. Everything I have eaten has been exquisitely prepared and presented. The servers are always knowledgeable, helpful and welcoming. And the little delicacies given at the beginning end of each meal are a lovely touch. Rafael’s is a gem in Ottawa.

Excellent, attentive service from start to finish. I loved the personal call to confirm our reservation and that our server already knew about our dietary restrictions before we even sat down. Food was delicious - I’m still thinking about that scallop tartare. Our party of two ordered a snack, an app and two mains. Everything was thoughtfully prepared and presented, with creative flair but no pretentiousness. The dishes were well-portioned - we did not go home hungry and next time would save room for dessert. I understand that Arlo boasts a well-curated selection of wines, but the sober and sober-curious will be interested to know that they make super yummy non-alcoholic cocktails too. Finally, the ambiance and decor create a dining experience that feels cozy and comfortable but unique. Arlo does everything right. Can’t wait for our next visit.

Plates were very generous… Tastes unique. We will return.

First off, you need to order the mussels, because they are just like Nonna made them. The marinara mussels are going to make you ask for more bread, you’ll want to soak up all the sauce (don’t say I didn’t warn you) I ordered the salmon, it was delicious, my wife ordered the chicken parm and couldn’t finished it, it was great and now I have lunch for today. Didn’t have any room but we decided on double espressos and tiramisu, somehow there was room for it! If you can, ask for Stefanos he’s an amazing server and a great guy! I spoke Italian to him throughout the entire dinner and then found out he’s Greek and just happens to know Italian among many other languages. Talented guy right here! Very attentive and it was a pleasure to share limoncello shots at the end. You gotta eat here!