Fauna

Name: Fauna
Address: 425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, K2P 1Y7
Telephone: (613) 563-2862
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

1448 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

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2 people

Apr 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

fauna is about the things we love: eating and drinking with friends and family in a fun space. Our menu is seasonally driven and we support local farmers and producers wherever possible. We love the neighborhood and the space and are so happy to be open in Centretown.

We like to have fun in the kitchen. We serve small plates so you can try more than one dish. We use local ingredients wherever possible. We’re inspired by where we live, places we’ve been and things we’d like to do.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(613) 563-2862
Website
http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jon Svazas
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Frank St
Parking details
Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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HalibutCA$48.00
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BucatiniCA$38.00
beef ragu / tarragon / kale / parmesan
PEI ribeye for twoCA$120.00
pomp alight / kale / carrots / steakhouse mushrooms / asparagus

Dessert

Tiramisu affogatoCA$14.00
almond cake / vanilla ice cream / espresso / hazelnuts / frangelico
Maple Pound CakeCA$14.00
maple whiskey / cherry cream cheese ice cream / foie gras torchon

What 1,448 people are saying

Fauna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Best Ambiance
Ottawa
Good for special occasions
Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian
Ottawa
Best Overall
Ottawa
Best Food
Ottawa
Best Ambiance
Ottawa
Best Value
Ottawa
Good for special occasions
Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fauna offers a dining experience that consistently impresses with "amazing food and drinks" and "impeccable service." Guests praise the chef's "wonderfully refined flavors" and the "delicious cocktails" crafted by attentive staff. The ambiance is inviting, perfect for special occasions or a regular night out. "Highly recommended" for foodies and casual fine dining enthusiasts alike.

1,448 Reviews

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Luigi VIP
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was very very good! The food was exceptional! and the wine list was sublime. We had a great dinning experience! Thank you.
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Patricia
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most money I’ve ever spent on a dinner but I think it was worth it. The price of everything has increased but I feel like the taste of food hasn’t improved or kept up with prices specially in Ottawa. This wasn’t the case at Fauna. All the dishes tasted amazing and the desserts were definitely worth the calories!
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Ellen
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had our wedding anniversary at Fauna while visiting Ottawa this weekend. Hard to find a spot that was open in downtown Ottawa and Fauna was one that was open on sundays and had a great meal here and the staff were excellent
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Lauren
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing time. Great service and amazing food and drinks!
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susan
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Server paced meals and made appropriate suggestions. Food was YUMM!!!!!
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Katie
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was amazing. The food was out of this world. We came for my birthday and the whole staff was amazing. The bartender crafted us some delicious cocktails before we sat down. Both of our meals were top notch. Really no complaints. I would definitely come back the next time we are in town. 10/10
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Mike
Montreal1 review
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jon, the head chef and owner, offers wonderfully refined flavors. I would strongly recommend Fauna to all foodies and those looking for good food at the right price. We chose to sit at the bar where we could watch the bartender prepare exotic cocktails. They also have a good wine list.
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Michel
Montreal1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience as usual. Service was great and personal. Food fantastic. Just a bit disappointed on the Pouding Chomeur. A bit too salty (Baking soda?) Fauna is a regular for us. We will come back for sure.
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Cecilia
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent evening! The food was spectacular, the wine list was extensive, and the service was amazing. I couldn’t recommend this place more. We look forward to coming back.
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Melanie
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food (carpaccio, shrimp toast, bucatini and octopus) was delicious! The waiter was also excellent and very attentive! We even received a free shot (which was very good!) for my birthday. Love the ambiance as well! Great experience and we will definitely be back!
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FAQs

Fauna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 563-2862.

Fauna is rated 4.9 stars by 1448 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

Additional information

Cross street
Frank St
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Svazas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
Phone number
(613) 563-2862
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.

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Fauna

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About this restaurant

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Menu

Raw

1/2 Dozen OystersCA$24.00

Scallop CrudoCA$25.00

Veal TartareCA$25.00

Small

Fried SunchokesCA$17.00

Waldorf SaladCA$20.00

Lobster BisqueCA$17.00

Main

Rack of LambCA$50.00

Squash PastaCA$38.00

HalibutCA$48.00

BucatiniCA$38.00

PEI ribeye for twoCA$120.00

Dessert

Tiramisu affogatoCA$14.00

Maple Pound CakeCA$14.00

What 1,448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fauna offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fauna restaurant rated?

Is Fauna currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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