Erling's Variety

Name: Erling's Variety
Address: 225 Strathcona Ave, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1S 1X7
Telephone: (613) 231-8484
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

129 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Oyster Bar, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 231-8484
Website
http://www.erlingsvariety.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Liam Vainola

Location
225 Strathcona Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 1X7
Area
The Glebe
Cross Street
Bank street and Strathcona avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Close to OC Transport
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for Happy Hour every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 5 and 6! We offer amazing deals on oysters, light, creative snacks and drinks! Please visit our website to view our current menu.

What 129 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Neighbourhood gem
Ottawa
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

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Erling's Variety offers a vibrant dining experience with "inventive plates" and "unique and robust" flavors. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and cozy atmosphere. The menu features delicious sharing plates, including standouts like the spinach artichoke dip gnocchi. Perfect for a "romantic meal," this hidden gem is a must-visit.

129 Reviews

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Nick
Ottawa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Ridiculously overpriced; simple foods and tiny portions. Overall, would not come back and could not legitimately recommend. The service was the best part of the experience.
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meredith
Vancouver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great…creative and delicious dishes, BUT the portions for the price were ABSURB. $50 for a dish which allows a table of 4 to have one bite of short rib each is outrageous. Yes, it was tapas, so we expected small plates for sharing - but please be reasonable. We won’t return.
Erling's VarietyResponded on 9 December 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. Regarding the price of the beef short rib, we understand it may have felt high. Our menu generally ranges from $18 to $32, but with rising costs—especially beef—the price of our dishes has increased. I recently paid $29 for four thin slices of short rib at Loblaws, and even at $45, the short rib dish results in a loss for us. We aim to provide quality food at fair prices, and we understand these are tough times. We’d appreciate the chance to discuss your concerns directly, as 3-star reviews impact us deeply. Thank you, Liam Vainola Chef/Owner
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James
VIP
Ottawa
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent place to have dinner. A bit too noisy for me.
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Sebastien
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were superbe, but the music could be too lound for some custumers. I was also surprised there were no "little" something for my wife's anniversary. We will be returning to this location, I highly recommend it.
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Simon
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious inventive dishes. Polite, respectful, charming service.
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every dish we tried was amazing and the service was excellent. Can’t wait to go back!
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Michael
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a quiet night for Earlings, which made perfect to celebrate our anniversary. Our go-to hideaway.
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Karolyn
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the overall quality of food. Small plates and big on flavour. Ordered the duck, scallop/shrimp dish and Shepherds pie gnocchi. All delicious.! Lovely experience and will be going back when in Ottawa.
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Patrick
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our experience immensely. We shared six plates between the four of us (plus two desserts) and the dishes were excellent! Service was attentive, but not intrusive.
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Ken-Melvin
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a hidden gem for newcomers in Ottawa! It changes constantly and the vibe is cosy and warm! The food - a magret de canard, a decadent chocolate delight and other amazing meals, you will never be disappointed! I highly recommend this restaurant and I hope that we can continue to support restaurants like Erling’s Variety!
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Erling's Variety is rated 4.6 stars by 129 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

225 Strathcona Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 1X7

Additional information

Cross Street
Bank street and Strathcona avenue
Area
The Glebe
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Oyster Bar, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Close to OC Transport
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Liam Vainola
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.erlingsvariety.com/
Phone number
(613) 231-8484

Erling's Variety

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Offers

Weekday Happy Hour

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What 129 people are saying

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