Play Food & Wine

4.7

303 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

9 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

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Booked 26 times today

Additional seating options

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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.

Additional information

Location
1 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z5
Phone number
(613) 667-9207
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Canadian, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Shane Brown

roasted sweet potato soupCAD 12.00
apple gastrique / allium ash / shishito oil
gem caesarCAD 19.00
black tahini caesar / bonito breadcrumb / cured egg yolk / goat cheese / duck prosciutto
seared scallopsCAD 35.00
espresso parsnip / smoked salsify / cauliflower yogurt / leek vinaigrette
burrataCAD 27.00
roasted beet / cherry agrodolce / pistachio / red watercress
falafelCAD 21.00
smoked date / babaganoush / za’atar / zhoug / pickled sunchoke

LARGER PLATES

fennel ash gnocchiCAD 26.00
pork bolognese / rapini / ricotta / ramp crumble
cedar pappardelleCAD 25.00
lamb merguez / green garlic / peas / radicchio / fried lemon / Iron Horse cheddar / grainy mustard
crispy pork bellyCAD 27.00
polenta / mushrooms / carrots / pickled scape / sundried tomato & olive vinaigrette
grilled beef striploinCAD 36.00
red eye jus / frites / herb aioli / chili oil
baked mackerelCAD 29.00
bulgar / chermoula / walnut muhammara / pickled cauliflower

Sparkling

Blanc de Beckta, Cave Spring, NVCAD 14.00

White

Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Palagetto, Tuscany, IT ‘23CAD 13.00
Verdejo, Bodegas Comenge, Rueda, ES ‘23CAD 13.00
Riesling Kabinett, "R" August Kesseler, Rheingau, DE ‘22CAD 15.00
White Blend, "Irréverence" Pearl Morissette, Niagara, CA ‘20CAD 17.00
Gewurztraminer, "Raw" Weingut Malat, Kremstal, AU ‘21CAD 19.00

Red

Cabernet Franc, "King Street Vyd" 2027 Cellars, Niagara, CA ‘21CAD 13.00
Pinot Noir, “Signature” Domaine Queylus, Niagara, CA ‘19CAD 15.00
Gamay, "Glou Glou" Jean-Baptiste Duperray, Beaujolais, FR ‘23CAD 15.00
Barbera, Vigneti Repetto, Equilatero, IT ‘21CAD 16.00
Chianti Classico, Villa Calcinaia, Tuscany, IT ‘20CAD 20.00

Cocktails

CANADIAN FASHIONCAD 14.00
Our house old-fashioned using Canadian ingredients: Popcorn Maple Syrup & Wild Muskoka Spiced Maple Bitters Pike Creek Rum Barrel Finished 10 Year
Alberta Premium Legacy ReserveCAD 15.00
J.P Wiser’s 18 YearCAD 24.00
CRIMSON FIELDSCAD 18.00
Hibiscus Mezcal | Cacao Tequila | Campari | Lillet Blanc | Grenadine | Lime | Grains of Selim | Angostura | Egg White
DOS COCOACAD 19.00
Tequila | Mezcal | Coffee Campari | Cocchi di Torino | Cacao Nib | Cinnamon | Chocolate Bitters
PLAY PISCO SOURCAD 18.00
Pisco | Campari | Tio Pepe | Licor 43 | Lime | Egg White
MISTRAL WINDSCAD 18.00
Olive & Fennel Liqueur | St. Germain | Dry Curacao | Crystal Lime | Citrus Olive Oil Washed Peychauds
VEIL OF ETNACAD 19.00
Vodka | Amaretto | Pistachio | Cinnamon | Ginger | Honey | Whey

Beer

Broadhead Light LagerCAD 10.00
Beyond The Pale Clean CutCAD 10.00
Beyond The Pale California CommonCAD 10.00
Collective Arts Beyond Reason Micro Pale AleCAD 10.00
Collective Arts Local Press Apple CiderCAD 10.00
Broadhead Amber AleCAD 10.00
Dominion City Sunsplit IPACAD 12.00

Spirit Free

Flora FizzCAD 13.00
Citron Calm Tea | Hibiscus | Raspberry Vinegar | Crystal Lime | Egg White | Soda
N/A BelliniCAD 15.00
Cipriani White Peach | Silver Swallow
Silver Swallow Sparkling Wine (5oz)CAD 8.00
Collective Arts N/A IPA (355ml)CAD 7.00
Collective Arts N/A Guava Gose (355ml)CAD 8.00
Perth Pay N/A Lager (473ml)CAD 9.00
Sparkling Water (750ml)CAD 8.00
Juice (Orange / Apple / Cranberry)CAD 4.00
PopCAD 3.00
Fever-Tree Tonic / Fever-Tree SodaCAD 5.00

What 303 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Ottawa
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Play Food & Wine in Ottawa offers an inventive dining experience with "creative food combinations that taste amazing" and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "fantastic wine pairings" and the welcoming atmosphere. While some mention minor drawbacks, the restaurant's appealing small plates and attentive staff make it a "gem" worth revisiting.

303 Reviews

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Viktoria
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A little expensive..... Also the charcuterie board used to have more choices and not just salty but also sweet
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ken
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time visiting Play, and we were lucky enough to get the same server, Paul, who was amazing at providing recommendations and insight into the menu options. The food and flavours are to die for, they have a unique way of mixing flavours in each dish! We will definitely be back!
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Caitlyne
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food and impeccable service! Love the cosy and intimate ambiance/vibe. Never disappoints!
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Linda
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great evening, the food and foodwas great. Exceptional services from our server and we even got a drink created for my daughter which hit the spot.
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Randolph
Toronto
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I hosted an productive business lunch at Play today. The food was excellent. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We appreciated being seated at a table in the corner for a private conversation. I might have turned down the music a bit but we managed the conversation nevertheless.
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Alyssa
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was super yummy and selection was good, service and ambience was amazing. Would definitely recommend and come back.
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Nick
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Valentine’s Day, had a great experience at the bar. Kate took care of us and gave us great advice on sharing plates!
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Dan
Ottawa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was excellent. The food was decent but was expecting a little better. Was again, very impressed with the service.
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Maia
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A great combo of taste, coziness, great atmosphere, and trying something unusual. It felt both trendy and timeless. Enjoyed my visit very much.
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Mary
Ottawa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, in a comfortable dining environment with exceptional service.
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FAQs

Play Food & Wine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 667-9207.

Play Food & Wine is rated 4.7 stars by 303 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

9 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Select a time

Booked 26 times today

Additional seating options

1 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z5

Additional information

Phone number
(613) 667-9207
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Canadian, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Shane Brown

Play Food & Wine

Make a booking

Select a time

Seating options

Seating options

Seating options

Seating options

Seating options

Additional information

FOR THE TABLE

fritesCAD 9.00

Le Coprin mushroomsCAD 12.00

chips & dipCAD 12.00

warm marinated olivesCAD 11.00

crispy Brussels sproutsCAD 11.00

fried mushroom dumplingsCAD 10.00

grilled sourdoughCAD 5.00

CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE

featured charcuterieCAD 21.00

artisanal cheeseCAD 23.00

mixed cheese & charcuterieCAD 42.00

RAW

veal carpaccioCAD 23.00

rainbow trout crudoCAD 21.00

SMALL PLATES

roasted sweet potato soupCAD 12.00

gem caesarCAD 19.00

seared scallopsCAD 35.00

burrataCAD 27.00

falafelCAD 21.00

LARGER PLATES

fennel ash gnocchiCAD 26.00

cedar pappardelleCAD 25.00

crispy pork bellyCAD 27.00

grilled beef striploinCAD 36.00

baked mackerelCAD 29.00

Sparkling

Blanc de Beckta, Cave Spring, NVCAD 14.00

White

Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Palagetto, Tuscany, IT ‘23CAD 13.00

Verdejo, Bodegas Comenge, Rueda, ES ‘23CAD 13.00

Riesling Kabinett, "R" August Kesseler, Rheingau, DE ‘22CAD 15.00

White Blend, "Irréverence" Pearl Morissette, Niagara, CA ‘20CAD 17.00

Gewurztraminer, "Raw" Weingut Malat, Kremstal, AU ‘21CAD 19.00

Red

Cabernet Franc, "King Street Vyd" 2027 Cellars, Niagara, CA ‘21CAD 13.00

Pinot Noir, “Signature” Domaine Queylus, Niagara, CA ‘19CAD 15.00

Gamay, "Glou Glou" Jean-Baptiste Duperray, Beaujolais, FR ‘23CAD 15.00

Barbera, Vigneti Repetto, Equilatero, IT ‘21CAD 16.00

Chianti Classico, Villa Calcinaia, Tuscany, IT ‘20CAD 20.00

Cocktails

CANADIAN FASHIONCAD 14.00

Alberta Premium Legacy ReserveCAD 15.00

J.P Wiser’s 18 YearCAD 24.00

CRIMSON FIELDSCAD 18.00

DOS COCOACAD 19.00

PLAY PISCO SOURCAD 18.00

MISTRAL WINDSCAD 18.00

VEIL OF ETNACAD 19.00

Beer

Broadhead Light LagerCAD 10.00

Beyond The Pale Clean CutCAD 10.00

Beyond The Pale California CommonCAD 10.00

Collective Arts Beyond Reason Micro Pale AleCAD 10.00

Collective Arts Local Press Apple CiderCAD 10.00

Broadhead Amber AleCAD 10.00

Dominion City Sunsplit IPACAD 12.00

Spirit Free

Flora FizzCAD 13.00

N/A BelliniCAD 15.00

Silver Swallow Sparkling Wine (5oz)CAD 8.00

Collective Arts N/A IPA (355ml)CAD 7.00

Collective Arts N/A Guava Gose (355ml)CAD 8.00

Perth Pay N/A Lager (473ml)CAD 9.00

Sparkling Water (750ml)CAD 8.00

Juice (Orange / Apple / Cranberry)CAD 4.00

PopCAD 3.00

Fever-Tree Tonic / Fever-Tree SodaCAD 5.00

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