The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery

4.1

637 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

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Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Charming
Gluten-free-friendly

Welcome to The Vanitea Room, Ottawa's first opulent Salon de Te & Eatery. Specializing in a bespoke and creative approach to afternoon tea and brunch while offering gluten free considerations as well vegan accommodations- inclusive for all to indulge in.

Feeling like a decadent brunch fit for royalty? Come spoil yourself in our all day brunch or our ever so popular bottomless prosecco and mimosas! Available from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm.

At Vanitea, we provide a timeless tradition done beautifully.

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Additional information

Location
551 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J9
Phone number
(613) 695-8832
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Brunch Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

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Experiences

Afternoon Tea At Vanitea
CAD 50.00 - CAD 55.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy an eclectic Afternoon Tea experience at our beautiful venue everyday of the week from Tuesday-Sunday, from 10am-4pm. Included with this unique experience is an accompaniment of sweets, savouries, scones & confiture. One flavour pot of tea from our exclusive Sloane Tea Collection with unlimited hot water refills. Please note our standard day to day afternoon tea service is neither gluten free or vegan. Surcharge to apply for dietary accommodations. -All taxes and opentable 2% service charge included. -Gratuity optional and not included. -This experience is prepaid and non refundable in monetary value once provided. If you need to cancel, reschedule, or decrease your numbers for the booking a credit will be applied for your next booking. **Gently**: There are no exceptions for the above cancellation policy.
Three Course Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas!
CAD 69.15 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
3 Course Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas, any feature flavor $60! A 3 course brunch experience complete with bottomless mimosas from the beginning to the end of your meal! Beginning from 10am until the end of the day! Includes scones, choice of main and mini dessert too! Cost is $60.00 per person - All taxes and opentable 2% service charge included. - Gratuity not included. - This prepaid experience cost is non-refundable in monetary value once provided. No exceptions. - If you need to cancel, reschedule or decrease numbers in your booking, a credit in the same value will be applied in this amount for your next visit which never expires. Prepay now for your vanitea exclusive experience!
Monthly Sunday Drag Brunch!
CAD 20.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Pre-pay your cover fee for your drag brunch booking with us, Choose your brunch dishes and come prepared to order and purchase freeflowing mimosas and Prosecco with our house queen Devona Coe & featured Ottawa queens! Food & Beverages are not included. This prepaid experience cost is non-refundable. If you need to reschedule your booking, a credit will be applied in this amount for your next visit or drag event. Seatings are 11:30am or 2:00pm.

Pink Croque Madame CAD 25.00
gluten free brioche, stuffed with apple & caramelized onions, brie, fior di latte cheese, bechamel, fried egg
Churro Waffles CAD 24.50
churro waffles, caramel and chocolate dipping sauce, whipped cream
Green Shakshuka 2.0 CAD 26.00
baked eggs, spinach, kale garlic stew, bread for dipping
Truffle Beans on Toast CAD 23.50
gluten free brioche, cumin, evo, truffle fava beans, tomato, onions, chilli
Halal Beef Bacon Benedict CAD 26.00
served on in house made loaf, avocado guac, miso hollandaise, beef halal bacon, poached eggs, served with harrisa poatoes
The W.A.P (Waffles and Poulet)CAD 30.00
pan fried bbq korean chicken breast, crowaffles, maple syrup
Breakfast of Queens & Royalty CAD 27.00
truffle scrambled eggs, beef bacon, 2 scones, jam, harissa potatoes
Breakfast Stirfry (Gluten Free)CAD 27.00
harissa potatoes, roasted red pepper, onions, melted gruyere, spinach

Time for Tea - Is It Tea Time?

A gift for you. Add a gift your highness to afternoon tea - vanitea vanilla & chai candle $17

Afternoon TeaCAD 50.00
a modern day afternoon tea with traditional butter scones and jam with a collection of sweets and savories served with your tea of choice from our Sloane Tea Collection
- per personCAD 45.00
Brunch Tea SamplerCAD 50.00
A collection of savoury brunch delicacies, churro waffles, truffle beans on toast, breakfast stirfry, scones and accompanied with pot of tea of your choice.
- per personCAD 45.00

Spoil Yourself Three Course Brunch

$60. Includes your choice of: Bottomless Pineapple, Orange Mimosas or Prosecco (must select one and cannot switch between choices)

1st Course

Scone + Confiture

2nd Course

Choice of Main Between:

Green Shakshuka 2.0
pureed leek, green scallions, spinach, baked eggs, vegan loaf slices
Beef Bacon Benedict

3rd Course

Mini Surprise Dessert

Mocktails

Kir RoyaleCAD 8.00
Creme de cassis, sparkling non, alcoholic rose
Lychee MuleCAD 8.00
Ginger beer, lychee syrup, lime
Sparkling San PellegrinoCAD 8.00
Sparkling Silver Swallow Rose KombuchaCAD 30.00

The Classists

Aperol SpritzCAD 15.00
Prosecco, Aperol, Tonic
All Hail Vanitea CaesarCAD 13.00
Spicy clamato, vodka, all the fixings
Girly TempleCAD 13.00
vodka oj, 7up, strawberry syrup

Brunch Cocktails

Sexy French 75
marie brizzard No.25 elderflower liqueur, gin, prosecco, citrus, syrup
The Stunning Satin Geisha
yuzu sake, cucumber & mint kettle one vodka, falernum syrup
Lavender Gin Lemonade (2oz)
Indigo metamorphisis purple gin, lavender syrup, lemonade

Nobility Bevvies

$15

Queen Charlotte Espresso Martini
hazlenut frangelico liquer, vodka peruvian espresso
Eutopia
Coconut rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, butterfly pea
Earl Grey Marteani
Earl grey infused gin, lemon, simple syrup

Spirits / Bottles Beer

Prosecco
- GlassCAD 13.00
- BottleCAD 35.00
Veuve CliquotCAD 160.00
Seasonal BeerCAD 10.00
Ashton Brewery Selection; Please ask your server about our options!

Rail (1oz)

Vodka
Gin
Whiskey
Tequila

Time for Bottomless but First Etiquette!

Once your glass is entirely empty: your server will come by and fill it up! We promise we are very diligent with our table checks and refills. No need to remind us! Once you select your bottomless choice, you cannot switch your drink to another option. If you are uncertain about a choice before ordering, ask us for a free sample to taste

Orange MimosaCAD 25.00
Bubbly & Orange juice. Must be purchased with a main dish or aft tea. Available for 1 hour of your seating only
Extra BoozyCAD 30.00
Pineapple mimosa. Bubbly, peach liquer, pineapple juice must be purchased with a main dish or aft tea. Available for your entire seating

Caffeine Your Highness?

EspressoCAD 2.50
Americano
- By the CupCAD 4.55
Classic LatteCAD 6.00
Mocha LatteCAD 7.15

Polite Madames

Sloane Fine Merchant Tea
- CupCAD 4.85
- PotCAD 8.00

Tea Lattes

Heavenly Cream & Lavender LatteCAD 7.15
White Chocolate & Palace ChaiCAD 7.15
Lotus Biscoff & Mocha LatteCAD 7.15

What 637 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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Great for brunch
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Gluten-free-friendly
Ottawa
Great for brunch
Ottawa
Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Vanitea Room stands out as a charming tea salon with "excellent service," "beautiful ambiance," and "delicious food." It's particularly praised for its gluten-free options and attentive staff. While some guests have noted room for improvement in sweet selections and space, the overall experience remains delightful, making it a beloved spot for brunch and afternoon tea.

637 Reviews

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Charles
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anniversary afternoon tea was so appreciated during our 50th wedding anniversary. The speciality pink scones were a nice touch. :-)
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Minnie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent choices of tea and cozy with my niece. Checking this place out was such a treat for brunch. Bacon benedict was delicious and really liked how they played a bridgerton playlist in the background.
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Charlotte
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food the gluten free churros waffles are so good and their Afternoon tea was beautiful made I had my daughter's birthday party there and it was so wonderful thank you VANITEA
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Greg
Ottawa9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Brunch at Vanitea Room. Service was excellent and food was well presented, tasty and different from your standard fare. Have also enjoyed their afternoon tea service in the past and it was also excellent
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Shermeen
Ottawa2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love Vanitea it's a gem in the city. I went for brunch after many years and it was cute and overall tasty but one of the items lacked flavour. Loved the beef bacon eggs benny. Unfortunately, the payment system was down and they could only take cash, which I didn't have, but a friend did so that saved us, otherwise we were told to go to an ATM down the street which wasn't ideal.
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Siobhan
Ottawa1 review
1.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not worth the price - bottomless mimosas are pure juice. Food was ok
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JennyfromdablkTO
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vegan food for brunch and gluten free was a home run, loved everything I had. Service was attentive and timed perfectly. Will definitely be back!
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Sanjit
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous time was had with my wife for an impromptu brunch and afternoon tea. A welcome surprise to have a green shakshuka? Very interesting and quite delicious. Reminded me of back home. Nice scones too. Will be back.
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Kara
Ottawa1 review
2.0
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I used to love Vanitea tearoom but this visit in 2025 made me never want to go again. The room was cold with the door opening in the little still beautifully decorated space. There were too many inexperienced staff who did not know the menu interacting with us causing the order to get confused. There is nothing on the sparse and unappealing menu for less than 24$ - a basket of 6 scones for 24$ I don't think inflation has been that much. 25 $ for two squished croissants named Crowaffles with no other bits of breakfast potato or fruit or anything, a regular 10cent ice cream cone on top, why? I ended up paying nearly 50$ for a really sub par expereince. I felt really ripped off. This is a luxury place, but it felt cheap to me.
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Opentable VIP
Ottawa20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service et nourriture incroyable! Un peu bruyant même si restaurant pas plein.
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The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 695-8832.

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery is rated 4.1 stars by 637 OpenTable diners.

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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