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Alora Ottawa Main Dining and Bar - Alora, Ottawa, ON

Alora

4.4
4.4
29 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to Alora, where a vibrant atmosphere meets exquisite cuisine in Ottawa’s downtown ByWard Market. With a cozy yet stylish ambiance, Alora is perfect for social nights out, romantic dinners, fun gatherings, and memorable celebrations.

Our menu features a diverse array of shareable options that cater to all tastes. Whether you’re craving a juicy steak, crab and seafood, or a delicious vegetarian option, or share with our delectable tapas-like starters and our famous land & sea sharing board, designed to ignite your taste buds.

Enjoy elevated cocktails expertly crafted by our skilled mixologists, or a selection of specialty drinks that perfectly complement your meal. On Fridays and Saturdays, our live DJ elevates the energy throughout the night, taking Alora from a dining destination into a vibrant nightlife spot, inviting guests to let loose and have fun. In the summertime, don’t miss our stunning rooftop with its own dedicated bar and unwind under the stars.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    International, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (613) 562-4955
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    ByWard Market
  • Cross Street
    Clarence and Sussex
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Near Rideau Centre stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alora offers a "fabulous meal" experience with "outstanding" food and "friendly, attentive service." The ambiance is beautiful and elevated, perfect for celebrations and gatherings. While some find pricing steep, many praise the "amazing" food and service. Highlights include a diverse menu, thoughtful service, and a lively atmosphere with great music.

29 Reviews
  1. Wade

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    super awesome and vibrant atmosphere. great service always checking on us and food was amazing. Music a little loud for dinner to have conversations but DJ was amazing. i’ve already recommended it to my freinds.

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  2. n

    Unspecified

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    TLDR: not worth it, you’re paying chateau prices for Burger King quality food. This place is cool and the staff is very friendly, but it’s just an overly expensive fast food joint. The food is expensive and quite bad. I paid $60 for a tiny steak that was barely edible and tasted like it had been frozen, then microwaved, and then burnt to a crisp. The apps are decent. Other mains also taste frozen then microwaved. Dessert was good but once again quite expensive for what you get. If you’re looking for a place to take nice pictures of horrible, expensive food in a nice environment, this is the place for you.

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  3. Nora

    VIP

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I had high expectations for Alora, but unfortunately, it fell short. While the atmosphere is lively and definitely caters to a party crowd, the food itself was underwhelming. Nothing stood out in terms of quality or flavor—it felt more like a place to be seen rather than a destination for a great meal. If you’re looking for a spot to drink and socialize with a festive crowd, it might be worth a visit, but if you’re after an elevated dining experience, this isn’t it at all.

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  4. Naomie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely loved my experience at Alora! The food was soo delicious and the service was excellent ! You definitely have to try them out!

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  5. Alicia

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time. Love the atmosphere here. Menu for both food and drinks is delicious. Service is excellent. We had the pleasure of meeting many of the staff and they’re all so friendly and attentive. The music is really good and the location is great. I love that it’s very close to a parking garage which was ideal with last nights frigid temperatures. Highly recommend and will return.

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  6. Bruce

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us attended Alora this evening and enjoyed a full tour of the appetizer menu. It was simply outstanding. The presentation was incredibly well done. The Gyoza as well as the crab bites were show stoppers. All of this was topped off with friendly and attentive service. If you are in the Market area and want to treat yourself to a fabulous meal then by all means go to Alora. You won't be disappointed.

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  7. Cardin

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nice, it was my first time and I was really satisfied 😌. The service was outstanding 👌 hoping to comeback very soon.

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  8. Jannik

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great ambience, music was great.

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  9. Sabrina

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our evening at Alora, we ordered the shared surf and turf and there was good variety and portion for 4 people. The seafood and vegetables were really tasty but the Tomahawk steak had a lot of fat on it so it wasn't my favorite. The drinks were expensive. I had a mocktail for $12 and there was more ice than juice. Overall we enjoyed our experience!

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  10. Julián

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We will definitely be going back! The food and service was amazing! Management and the server were excellent! Can’t wait to go back!

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Alora is rated 4.4 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Alora

34 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clarence and Sussex
  • Area
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    International, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Near Rideau Centre stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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