Best Seasonal Restaurants in Downtown

34 restaurants available nearby

1. Arlo - Ottawa

4.7

Exceptional(778)

Price: Very Expensive

• Continental • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

Arlo is a neighbourhood restaurant & wine with natural wine, comforting food & good tunes in a laid back and cozy environment. Outdoor seating & private dining available. Chef Jamie Stunt's simple but refined dishes inspired by the people and places we love.

2. Fauna

4.7

Exceptional(1423)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

fauna is about the things we love: eating and drinking with friends and family in a fun space. Our menu is seasonally driven and we support local farmers and producers wherever possible. We love the neighborhood and the space and are so happy to be open in Centretown.We like to have fun in the kitchen. We serve small plates so you can try more than one dish. We use local ingredients wherever possible. We’re inspired by where we live, places we’ve been and things we’d like to do.

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3. The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery

4.1

Excellent(621)

Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to The Vanitea Room, Ottawa's first opulent Salon de Te & Eatery. Specializing in a bespoke and creative approach to afternoon tea and brunch while offering gluten free considerations as well vegan accommodations- inclusive for all to indulge in. Feeling like a decadent brunch fit for royalty? Come spoil yourself in our all day brunch or our ever so popular bottomless prosecco and mimosas! Available from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. At Vanitea, we provide a timeless tradition done beautifully.

4. North and Navy

4.6

Exceptional(1819)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

A Northern Italian kitchen inspired by the Bacari of Venice. Our menu is inspired by tradition and dictated by the quality and availability of ingredients. We play off the similarities between the climates of Eastern Ontario and Northeast Italy, and create our take on classic dishes made with seasonal game, seafood and vegetables. Plus, sometimes we’ll just add whatever we want.

5. Erling's Variety

4.6

Exceptional(129)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • The Glebe

Booked 2 times today

We are a locally loved neighbourhood bistro just tucked away off Bank street in the Glebe. We serve updated versions of familiar classics in an unpretentious and homey atmosphere.We feature small sharing plates that we serve tapas style. Our dishes are meant to be enjoyed leisurely and in good company. We offer a seasonal and ever changing menu, oysters, a curated wine selection, classic cocktails as well as happy hour specials Tuesday through Thursday. We are centrally located and blocks from TD place.

6. JOEY Lansdowne

4.6

Exceptional(101)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • The Glebe

Booked 75 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. The darling of Ottawa’s historic Lansdowne Park has a spacious lounge and dining room, and a seasonal patio that employs exposed brick and beams for a sleek yet approachable feel.

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7. Restaurant e18hteen

4.7

Exceptional(1611)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • ByWard Market

Booked 10 times today

Offering an elevated dine-in experience as well as takeout, Restaurant e18hteen boasts high-ceilings, stone walls and an elegant fireplace sure to impress your eyes. Recognized as one of Ottawa's Top Steak & Seafood Restaurants for the last twenty years, Chef David Godsoe focuses on "Canadian Freestyle Cuisine" and multi-course tasting menus updated weekly. Our dishes are created using only the finest seasonal ingredients brought in by local farmers whom we've cultivated a relationship with over many years. E18hteen’s gourmet experience is perfect for the business professional, the socialite or a romantic diner.We look forward to welcoming you soon!

8. Cocotte Bistro

4.4

Awesome(675)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 51 times today

Meet Cocotte...A taste of modern authentic French cuisine Bubbles by the glass, locally sourced fresh ingredients, seasonal creations. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a weekend brunch, treat yourself to delectable and visually stunning dishes inspired by French cuisine.

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9. Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(621)

Price: Very Expensive

• Peruvian • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine brings Chef Lizardo Becerra and his team's Peruvian food to the heart of Ottawa. Enjoy a seasonal menu that features bold ingredients from Peru, Ocean Wise-recommended seafood and locally sourced meats. Fresh cocktails, curated wines, local beers and traditional Peruvian drinks complement the thrilling food menu.

10. Play Food & Wine

4.7

Exceptional(271)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • ByWard Market

Booked 14 times today

Play food & wine will make serious food fun and accessible to many types of guests by offering an inspiring menu, legendary service, outstanding values and a culinary home for our guests in which they can spend a variety of occasions. All of our dishes are modest portions designed to share. This allows guests to sample a few different dishes without having to commit to just one main course as in a traditional restaurant. Our menu changes frequently, respecting product availability and seasonality. We are committed to working with our many great suppliers to source the best and most flavourful ingredients possible. We use local, sustainable and seasonal products whenever possible, and believe in supporting area farmers as much as we can.

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Joe
Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very nice place. The food was excellent but priced a bit high for what you get. Great service - the atmosphere is lovely but it can get really loud
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FaunaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Downtown
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4.7
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Liv
Montreal / Quebec •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful delicious food. Every bite was wonderful. Cozy and fun atmosphere. Our server had such a great knowledge of the wine and food pairings. A “must” if you live in Ottawa.
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Arlo - OttawaPrice: Very Expensive• Continental• Downtown
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4.7
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Nicholas
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Perfectly quaint, perfectly cozy, excellent ambience, very nice and balance between style and substance thoroughly enjoyed my experience and definitely wouldn’t do so again let alone the food was truly outstanding and a pleasure
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North and NavyPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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JamesVIP
Ottawa •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 Dec 2024
Excellent place to have dinner. A bit too noisy for me.
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Erling's VarietyPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• The Glebe
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4.6
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OpentableDinerVIP
Ottawa •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Dec 2024
Afternoon tea was fabulous and so beautifully presented! Had the best time with my aunt and 2 sisters for a joint birthday celebration. Accommodated my gluten free allergies so kindly and the special touches with the flowers 🌸 everywhere! Even on the tower. We will be back for Valentine’s Day!
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The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and EateryPrice: Expensive• Breakfast• Downtown
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4.1

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Arlo - Ottawa

2. Fauna

3. The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery

4. North and Navy

5. Erling's Variety

6. JOEY Lansdowne

7. Restaurant e18hteen

8. Cocotte Bistro

9. Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine

10. Play Food & Wine

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