Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Centretown-Downtown, Ottawa

Lyndsay L. • July 13, 2013Make a reservation - it's always packed! The seats overlooking the kitchen is an amazing dining experience.

Anne-Sophie • July 4, 2016A coffee shop as it should be! Great Brooklyn-ish atmosphere, well-executed and some of the best coffee in Ottawa. Gluten free options. Enjoy the small table in the front for a sunny break

Sean R. • September 3, 2023Spectacular food and great service. Corn agnolotti and pea fagolini are excellent.

Brad • August 2, 2011Just had the beef souvlaki plate: Delicious!

Jakob S. • May 21, 2017Best ice cream in town. Vegan options available. Get the chocolate sauce for complete satisfaction.

Metro News • September 27, 2011The Red Apron's kitchen buzzes, and all that buzzing rolls out silky soups and flavourful sandwiches. Try the Ploughman for deliciously tender roast beef and pair it with the butternut squash soup.

Xander S. • June 1, 2013$4 handmade and fresh soft tacos, served to go! Makes a welcome change from ending a night out with an ESD poutine or a schawarma.

Ashish D. • August 25, 2016Freshly baked goods, pizza is amazing and also the sandwiches!

Maddy E. • July 18, 2019Try the buffalo cauliflower anything (wrap or "wings"). The hot bowls are 🔥

Stacey H. • November 29, 2014Stylish spot without the attitude. Super friendly service. Loved the grilled eggplant they make their own ricotta

Raghda R. • October 25, 2016Eggs in purgatory is my number one recommendation! The florentine is great too especially if you are an olive lover.

Xx X. • August 7, 2016Everything is brilliant and exquisitely presented. A perfect date spot or a wonderful place for a casual yet impressionable night out. Chicken is a must- order.

Sabrina S. • October 26, 2014Excellent pizza place with many locations in Ottawa, great for a sit-down meal but they also deliver. Their meat lovers tastes great without being heavy

justaguyinhk • August 6, 2012Amazing southern food. One of the best places in Ottawa to eat!

Justyne C. • May 26, 2011the rolls are really big and it's a bit pricey but it was yummy!

Angelica W. • June 27, 2017Great coconut based vegan ice cream. Strong coconut flavor

Anne-Sophie • October 14, 2015Cosy, chill, retro, comfy and nice staff. A gem in the area

Angelica W. • August 16, 2019Yummy cake donuts

Harry B. • July 31, 2016Favourite pho place in Ottawa by a long shot. Really fresh ingredients, carefully and consistently well prepared, super nice family run, clean and air conditioned. Grilled meat on rice dishes are 🍭

Kaitlyn K. • April 21, 2017Amazing food and atmosphere! I'll be back.

Anne-Sophie • April 10, 2015Best coffee in town! Love the atmosphere to chill in town

Ben E. • May 31, 2019Quite different to the Döner I had recently in Berlin. Delicious nevertheless. Try the beef sandwich.

Erich C. • August 8, 2014Dragonz bowl was great, but damn... The Eggrolls are out of this world 👌💥

Kaelig D. • February 9, 2018Fantastic cocktails!

Marlene P. • June 19, 2022I had the regular pancaked with sliced banana, it was really good and very filling. I would defintly recommand eating here!

Xander S. • September 26, 2013Shanghai grilled cheese bao, coupled with an ice-cold ginger beer and Gongfu Bao's kick-ass slaw... awesome street eatings!

Rickey W. • September 4, 2016Various barbeque meat to choose from. LA kalbi is the best one, although also most expensive as well.

Adam P. • January 27, 2016Curry, pork belly buns, tuna tartare, ramen, and the zombie drink are all musts!

Chris L. • August 24, 2018Excellent tastes! Have never had a mediocre meal here.

M De V. • May 8, 2013Start with an order of the Burmese rolls... work your way to a delicious eggplant or chickpea curry... savour the flavourful green papaya salad... and cleanse your palate with a green tea ice-cream!