Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar

Name: Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar
Address: 1208 WELLINGTON ST WEST, OTTAWA, ON, Canada, K1Y 2Z7
Telephone: (613) 761-1138
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

53 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Established in 2003, Absinthe is renowned for its commitment to fine food. The restaurant is a modern bistro, using locally sourced ingredients, prepared in an inventive and sophisticated manner. Enjoy the richness of Absinthe cuisine which features meats, cheeses and produce from eastern Ontario and western Quebec, prepared with classical French culinary techniques.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 11:30–21:00 Thu 11:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(613) 761-1138
Website
http://www.absinthecafe.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1208 WELLINGTON ST WEST, OTTAWA, ON K1Y 2Z7
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Hinton and Wellington St West. Between Holland and Parkdale.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tunney's Pasture is just around the corner.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The best beef wellington you'll ever have!
CAD 97.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in our four course "prix fixe" FOR TWO. Start off with with our featured "snack". Followed by our seafood trio. Roll out the red carpet for our savoury, perfectly cooked and mouth watering beef wellington. And to finish, your choice of creme brûlée or mousse au chocolat. Limited quantities available.

SoupCAD 12.00
Mushroom Velouté / Herb Oil / Crème Fraiche
SaladCAD 12.00
Artisan Greens / Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette / Parmesan / Toasted Pepitas
Scallops PétonclesCAD 17.00
Seared Scallops / Safron Fennel Sauce / Tomato Jam
PatéCAD 17.00
Pork / Duck / Pistachio / Piccalilli / Cranberry & Walnut Bread
Smoked Salmon Belly DipCAD 13.00
Smoked Salmon Belly / Smoked Ricotta / Lemon / Dill / Crostini
From the Sea, Seafood TrioCAD 20.00
Fish Cake / Tarter Sauce - Salt Cod Fritters / Lime Habanero Mayo - Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp / Romesco
CheeseCAD 17.00
Cranberry Walnut Toast / Fruit / Chutney - St- Ambroise / Cows Milk / Semi- Firm / Washed Rind - Mouton Noir / Sheeps Milk / Semi-Firm - Tommes du Haute Richelieu / Goats Milk / Semi Firm / Washed Rind

Mains

PastaCAD 27.00
Ricotta Gnocchi / Persillade / Pine Nuts / Lemon / Parmesan
The Burger and FritesCAD 25.00
House Frites and Aioli / Tomato / Pickles / Cheese / Bacon / Secret Sauce
Beef StroganoffCAD 39.00
Sautéed Beef Tenderloin / Mushroom / Sour Cream / Dill / Eau-De-Vie / Fettuccine
Mariposa FarmCAD 38.00
Duck Breast / Grainy Mustard sauce / Fiddleheads / Mashed Potatoes
FishCAD 37.00
Roasted Salmon / Sweet Pea Coulis / Jardinière Vegetables
Steak FritesCAD 39.00
Marinated and Grilled AAA Steak / Green Beans / Frites / Horseradish Aïoli

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse / Caramel / ChantillyCAD 12.00
Crème Brûlée / Malagasy Vanilla / Buttery SabléCAD 12.00
Ice Cream and SorbetsCAD 12.00

See Website for Special Menus

https://www.absinthecafe.ca/

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "exceptional steak frites." The menu features fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, including standout dishes like beef Wellington. Guests appreciate the "hip and modern atmosphere," making it a "neighbourhood favorite." Some feedback mentions occasional service delays and noise levels.

53 Reviews

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Bailey
Ottawa
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service doesn't match the quality of food and even the food was supe spotty in terms of quality. IMO skip the fondue if you've had good fondue before this isn't special. But the mains were good! The bathroom has a soap dispenser on the wall that doesn't work with a label on it that reads "decorative".... There is nothing decorative about their scary bathroom and for the price is very odd.
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Susan
Ottawa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed New Years Eve dinner for the most part! My only issues are that service was a bit slow, and that the chocolate fondue dessert was not hot. Otherwise, lovely experience and I will return!
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Kathy
Ottawa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for New Years Eve and it was fantastic! Had cheese fondue, salmon Wellington and chocolate fondue- delicious! Our server, Trace and the entire team added to the festive spirit of the evening- thank you!
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Shawna
VIP
Ottawa
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the prix fixe New Year fondue and it was fantastic! We started with the Absinthe flight and it was an experience and really tasty. Cheese, meat and dessert fondues were authentic and the perfect size. The service was educational and timed well.
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Elizabeth
Ottawa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Every December my dear pal and I have a holiday tradition 💞 of sharing a holiday meal @ Absinthe. It's a highlight of the season and this year was no exception. Our server Olivia was welcoming, and very helpful with wine pairing for our prix fixe meal.... absolutely the tradition will continue for many more years!
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Joe
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Often quiet but not during GCTC nights.
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Emma
Ottawa
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Ambiance wasn’t as good as expected but the food was very good !
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Charles
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great time, service is amazing! Can’t wait to go back!
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Robert
Toronto
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We made a mistake on going on Fondue Night as it had a limited menu (2 items other than Fondue). They also didn’t have our table ready at our reserved time and had to sit at bar for 15 minutes. No big deal but not what we expected. Wine selection was good but House Red was not a good quality wine and was $16 per glass (overpriced). Meals, Steak Frite and Salmon were very good. Bread was amazing. The Server did let us know about the 3 course special so I had Soup (excellent), main and desert. This was a good value. Would definitely go back but not on Fondue Night. It was very busy for the Fondues so I would suspect they are very good.
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Robert
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Quick and thoughtful service. Great food. Some of the best bread I’ve had in my entire life.
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Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

1208 WELLINGTON ST WEST, OTTAWA, ON K1Y 2Z7

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Hinton and Wellington St West. Between Holland and Parkdale.
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 11:30–21:00 Thu 11:30–22:00 Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Tunney's Pasture is just around the corner.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.absinthecafe.ca/
Phone number
(613) 761-1138

Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

The best beef wellington you'll ever have!

Menu

Appetizers

SoupCAD 12.00

SaladCAD 12.00

Scallops PétonclesCAD 17.00

PatéCAD 17.00

Smoked Salmon Belly DipCAD 13.00

From the Sea, Seafood TrioCAD 20.00

CheeseCAD 17.00

Mains

PastaCAD 27.00

The Burger and FritesCAD 25.00

Beef StroganoffCAD 39.00

Mariposa FarmCAD 38.00

FishCAD 37.00

Steak FritesCAD 39.00

Desserts

Chocolate Mousse / Caramel / ChantillyCAD 12.00

Crème Brûlée / Malagasy Vanilla / Buttery SabléCAD 12.00

Ice Cream and SorbetsCAD 12.00

See Website for Special Menus

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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