The Clarendon/The Hyde

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   Christina

   Vancouver

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 10 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Truly, the best meatballs and a must while in Ottawa! Moist, tender angus beef nestled in a deep rich San Marzano tomato sauce accompanied by the most buttery toasted focaccia for sopping up all the goodness! The KFC cauliflower also exceeded our expectations! Not drowned in a typical jarred buffalo sauce but rather spiced to enhance and not to hide the flavours of this brassica. Our server made every guest feel like a VIP. He was very prompt, polite, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the food, wine and cocktails. 10/10. Well done. We will be back!
   

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   Carol

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 3 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for brunch. I don’t think they really understand what people are looking in a brunch. The menu is heavy on poached eggs. The serving sizes are too big for the average person (ie. Clarendon or English breakfast) or two small to be a meal (waffles, which came with a paltry amount of fruit). Dishes that should have come with a side of toast did not (smoked meat hash which btw was also pretty devoid of smoked meat. The service was uneven. One in our party asked for pepper so they brought pepper but no salt. Odd. Coffee was served with exactly the number of sugar you requested. refills on coffee was not offered. When you asked for it you also had to ask for more sugar. Toast was not buttered. Butter wasn’t offered and again we had to ask. The food wasn’t bad but I likely wouldn’t go back due to value for money. They isn’t a lot for them to change to be a great bunch spot but they are important things.
   

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   lisa

   Saxony

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing restaurant and the chef Liam was the best.
   

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   Val

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely atmosphere. The service was a bit slow but the drinks were very delicious. The food was good but overpriced for basic food with some added garnishes, it felt like.
   

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   Karin

   Toronto

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 25 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food, great service and interesting atmosphere.
   

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   Carollane

   Panama

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 October 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Average food, subpar service, and ok ambience. If you’re in the Byward Market and want just a drink it’s an acceptable option but definitely not good for a meal.
   

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   Linda

   Toronto

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 17 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a very enjoyable meal. Nice restaurant. Our server, RJ, did a great job and accommodated our special requests. The Mezze Platter was fabulous and we also enjoyed the four cheese pizza which was a very rational portion. Good value and we will certainly return.
   

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   Lisa

   Ottawa

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was good but portions are not very generous. The menu felt a bit too summer-y as there was lots of cold dishes (like salads, etc), while it was already a cold autumn day. The ambience is nice, but it was already too cold to sit on the terrace which is even nicer.
   

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   christine

   Naples

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 27 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a good choice. Nicoise salad is a nice size and well prepared.
   

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    Shawn

    Ottawa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5

    Beautiful courtyard setting. Bland, over-priced food and desserts that weren’t available. Service was quick though.
    

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