26 Ottawa Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Fettuccine Pescatore

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Every Tuesday - 1/2 price wine!

La Roma Restaurant

4.7 (601)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Downtown

Located in Ottawa's Little Italy, we're an Italian, from scratch kitchen, focusing on contemporary Italian cuisine that is rooted in tradition. With a large dining room on the main floor, and three semi-private dining rooms upstairs, we have the space for all your party needs. In the summer, we have a covered rooftop patio available for small private functions, as well as three ground level patios. We are proud to work with local farmers and producers wherever possible. Join us Tuesdays for half price wine (on select bottles). We looking forward to serving you soon!

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James

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

Excellent Italien restaurant in the heart of Little Italy. Very pleasant atmosphere with good selection of food and wine. We will go again.

Located in Ottawa's Little Italy, we're an Italian, from scratch kitchen, focusing on contemporary Italian cuisine that is rooted in tradition. With a large dining room on the main floor, and three semi-private dining rooms upstairs, we have the space for all your party needs. In the summer, we have a covered rooftop patio available for small private functions, as well as three ground level patios. We are proud to work with local farmers and producers wherever possible. Join us Tuesdays for half price wine (on select bottles). We looking forward to serving you soon!

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James

Dined on Apr 3, 2025

Excellent Italien restaurant in the heart of Little Italy. Very pleasant atmosphere with good selection of food and wine. We will go again.

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Popular dish

Fettuccine Pescatore

Experience

Every Tuesday - 1/2 price wine!

Banco Bistro - Casino du Lac Leamy

4.3 (948)

CAN$30 and under

Bistro

Gatineau

Banco Bistro restaurant offers an à la carte menu bursting with flavour! With it's wide variety of bistro-style dishes, sandwiches, burgers, poutine and pizza, there’s something for everyone!

The Banco Bistro is located inside the Casino du Lac-Leamy; patrons must be 18 years old and over.

For reservations, please call 819-772-6220.

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Jen

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Club sandwich and pizza was great. Procès were very reasonable compared to other family restaurants. Don’t

Banco Bistro restaurant offers an à la carte menu bursting with flavour! With it's wide variety of bistro-style dishes, sandwiches, burgers, poutine and pizza, there’s something for everyone!

The Banco Bistro is located inside the Casino du Lac-Leamy; patrons must be 18 years old and over.

For reservations, please call 819-772-6220.

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Jen

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Club sandwich and pizza was great. Procès were very reasonable compared to other family restaurants. Don’t

Jack Astor's - Ottawa (Kanata)

4.5 (208)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Kanata

Our mission? Great people helping other great people totally have a blast while enjoying amazing food. Wow, that was a mouthful. But can you blame us? We’re a restaurant. One that specializes in delicious food and great times. Our goal is to make you laugh. And depending on your hot sauce tolerance, cry.

In all seriousness, we take real pride in our food. Try our Cluckin’ Fresh Chicken Fingers, made and seasoned with fresh, never frozen chicken tenders. This isn’t run-of-the-mill pub grub. Our Band of Chefs are influenced by a wide variety of tastes and have travelled across the globe to gain inspiration.

But outside of the kitchen, we find it hard to take ourselves seriously. We have an Elvis booth. For no particular reason. Folks, that really does say it all. We’re sports fanatics, music nuts and love a good joke. If you’re into at least one of those things, we should hang out.

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Jean-MarcVIP

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

Always a great dining experience at Jack Astors Kanata!

Our mission? Great people helping other great people totally have a blast while enjoying amazing food. Wow, that was a mouthful. But can you blame us? We’re a restaurant. One that specializes in delicious food and great times. Our goal is to make you laugh. And depending on your hot sauce tolerance, cry.

In all seriousness, we take real pride in our food. Try our Cluckin’ Fresh Chicken Fingers, made and seasoned with fresh, never frozen chicken tenders. This isn’t run-of-the-mill pub grub. Our Band of Chefs are influenced by a wide variety of tastes and have travelled across the globe to gain inspiration.

But outside of the kitchen, we find it hard to take ourselves seriously. We have an Elvis booth. For no particular reason. Folks, that really does say it all. We’re sports fanatics, music nuts and love a good joke. If you’re into at least one of those things, we should hang out.

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Jean-MarcVIP

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

Always a great dining experience at Jack Astors Kanata!

Sterling Restaurant

4.7 (1306)

CAN$51 and over

Steak

Gatineau

Sterling Restaurant is located in a charming heritage building by the Gatineau River. From within its walls, guests can feel the history of Gatineau.

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Alex

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

We were greeted affectionately and lead to a separate room made available especially for our group. Wait staff were professional, efficient, and patient. Menu please everyone even the fussiest of our group. Portions generous. Steak is top top brand and both meat and fish fresh as I have ever tastiest… and I’ve had a lot of great taste experiences. We’ll be back!

Sterling Restaurant is located in a charming heritage building by the Gatineau River. From within its walls, guests can feel the history of Gatineau.

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Alex

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

We were greeted affectionately and lead to a separate room made available especially for our group. Wait staff were professional, efficient, and patient. Menu please everyone even the fussiest of our group. Portions generous. Steak is top top brand and both meat and fish fresh as I have ever tastiest… and I’ve had a lot of great taste experiences. We’ll be back!

Feast + Revel

4.2 (326)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

ByWard Market

Feast + Revel, located in the vibrant Andaz Ottawa Byward Market, offers a delightful breakfast experience daily. Start your morning with a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients and creative culinary flair. From classic favorites like fluffy buttermilk pancakes and eggs benedict to health-conscious options like fresh smoothies, avocado toast, and seasonal fruit bowls, there's something to satisfy every palate. The stylish and welcoming atmosphere, paired with attentive service, creates the perfect setting to kick off your day. Whether you're fueling up for a day of exploring Ottawa or enjoying a leisurely meal, Feast + Revel delivers a breakfast worth savoring.

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Shannon

Dined on Jan 9, 2025

The restaurant was virtually empty on a Thursday evening. I had the sirloin steak and it was probably the best steak I've ever had. The staff were equally amazing. I highly recommend.

Feast + Revel, located in the vibrant Andaz Ottawa Byward Market, offers a delightful breakfast experience daily. Start your morning with a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients and creative culinary flair. From classic favorites like fluffy buttermilk pancakes and eggs benedict to health-conscious options like fresh smoothies, avocado toast, and seasonal fruit bowls, there's something to satisfy every palate. The stylish and welcoming atmosphere, paired with attentive service, creates the perfect setting to kick off your day. Whether you're fueling up for a day of exploring Ottawa or enjoying a leisurely meal, Feast + Revel delivers a breakfast worth savoring.

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Shannon

Dined on Jan 9, 2025

The restaurant was virtually empty on a Thursday evening. I had the sirloin steak and it was probably the best steak I've ever had. The staff were equally amazing. I highly recommend.

Moxies - Hunt Club

4.7 (331)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Hunt Club

Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxies has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston, and Miami.

Located at Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive, a short distance from Ottawa's International Airport. With the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club and the Hylands Golf Club nearby, Moxies is the ideal spot to wrap up a day on the green! Our Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson has created a menu offering a wide-array of steaks, burgers, pastas and seafood! No matter the occasion, whether it's a business luncheon, a dinner date, or late night drinks with friends, Moxies offers something for everyone

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SteveVIP

Dined 6 days ago

From the moment of arrival to the moment of departure, Moxies was a delightful experience. The hostess sat be immediately and the waitress arrived seconds later with water and the menu. The New York steak with the side of cremini mushrooms, mash potatoes, beets, and asparagus was simply perfect. Even the cup of coffee after the meal was fantastic. I can only offer unconditional praise for this venue.

Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxies has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston, and Miami.

Located at Hunt Club Road and Riverside Drive, a short distance from Ottawa's International Airport. With the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club and the Hylands Golf Club nearby, Moxies is the ideal spot to wrap up a day on the green! Our Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson has created a menu offering a wide-array of steaks, burgers, pastas and seafood! No matter the occasion, whether it's a business luncheon, a dinner date, or late night drinks with friends, Moxies offers something for everyone

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SteveVIP

Dined 6 days ago

From the moment of arrival to the moment of departure, Moxies was a delightful experience. The hostess sat be immediately and the waitress arrived seconds later with water and the menu. The New York steak with the side of cremini mushrooms, mash potatoes, beets, and asparagus was simply perfect. Even the cup of coffee after the meal was fantastic. I can only offer unconditional praise for this venue.

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Wilfrid's Brunch

Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 (1125)

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

ByWard Market

Wilfrid's is an award-winning restaurant in Ottawa offering a wide selection of culinary creations. Our Executive Chef and his team are famous for their superb selection of regional Canadian cuisine.

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Elsa

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Great place for a family breakfast. Our server Jeremy was great and the Front desk who assisted us, Julián, was outstanding with great recommendations for tours, shopping restaurants etc

Wilfrid's is an award-winning restaurant in Ottawa offering a wide selection of culinary creations. Our Executive Chef and his team are famous for their superb selection of regional Canadian cuisine.

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Elsa

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

Great place for a family breakfast. Our server Jeremy was great and the Front desk who assisted us, Julián, was outstanding with great recommendations for tours, shopping restaurants etc

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Wilfrid's Brunch

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

4.7 (1254)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Asian

ByWard Market

Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR Restaurant offers an elegant, sharing-style dining experience sure to bring people together. Available for dine-in or takeout, we are renowned for our fresh, local produce and our unique use of exotic spices and ground curries. Chef Ben Landreville has created a tantalizing menu, placing an emphasis on Asian-inspired tacos and main dishes. Don't forget to end your dining experience with warm, hand-made donuts sure to please your sweet tooth!

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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ROBYN

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food! So so so tasty! Love the atmosphere as well. Our server was also great.

Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR Restaurant offers an elegant, sharing-style dining experience sure to bring people together. Available for dine-in or takeout, we are renowned for our fresh, local produce and our unique use of exotic spices and ground curries. Chef Ben Landreville has created a tantalizing menu, placing an emphasis on Asian-inspired tacos and main dishes. Don't forget to end your dining experience with warm, hand-made donuts sure to please your sweet tooth!

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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ROBYN

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food! So so so tasty! Love the atmosphere as well. Our server was also great.

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Experience

Brunch du dimanche / Sunday Brunch

Experience

Brunch de la Fêtes des mères / Mother's day Brunch

Arôme – Hilton Lac Leamy

4.5 (2591)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

Gatineau

Come and enjoy delectable surf n’ turf specialties at Arôme Seafood and Grill.

Whether the occasion is a business meeting, an outing with friends, or a romantic evening with your significant other, Arôme Seafood and Grill is the place for a unique experience where your senses will be tantalized in a relaxed and friendly ambiance. Regardless of the season, you will always be served the most exquisitely prepared dishes and enjoy a magnificent view of Lac Carrière.

For parties larger than 6 people, please reach us at 819 790-6410 or 1 866 448-7888.

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BernadetteVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent upgrades bringing back the crab legs adding more hot items. Massimo was excellent gave us great service, all very good thank you.

Come and enjoy delectable surf n’ turf specialties at Arôme Seafood and Grill.

Whether the occasion is a business meeting, an outing with friends, or a romantic evening with your significant other, Arôme Seafood and Grill is the place for a unique experience where your senses will be tantalized in a relaxed and friendly ambiance. Regardless of the season, you will always be served the most exquisitely prepared dishes and enjoy a magnificent view of Lac Carrière.

For parties larger than 6 people, please reach us at 819 790-6410 or 1 866 448-7888.

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BernadetteVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent upgrades bringing back the crab legs adding more hot items. Massimo was excellent gave us great service, all very good thank you.

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Experience

Brunch du dimanche / Sunday Brunch

Experience

Brunch de la Fêtes des mères / Mother's day Brunch

Tomo Restaurant

4.7 (179)

CAN$51 and over

Japanese

ByWard Market

友 (tomo) means friend. We aspire for 友 TOMO to be a cherished part of the beautiful memories you create with your friends and family.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new menu, crafted by our talented Executive Chef, Daniel Ken Miyamoto.

With an impressive culinary journey spanning 29 years, Chef Daniel has dedicated his life to the restaurant industry, beginning his career at his family restaurant in Brazil at the tender age of 12. He has honed his skills at prestigious establishments such as Blowfish, Lavelle, Mademoiselle, and Ryu.

As part of a comprehensive transformation of our restaurant, we are excited to unveil a refreshed menu that showcases elevated dishes, exemplifying the highest standards of quality. Our new offerings will feature intricate flavor profiles that truly distinguish us in the city’s culinary scene.

We invite you to join us for an unforgettable fine dining experience!

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Lindsay

Dined 2 days ago

Terrific spot, I wish we had found it sooner. Food was delicious and fresh, the service was terrific and had a very nice chat with one of the owners. Can’t wait to come back!

友 (tomo) means friend. We aspire for 友 TOMO to be a cherished part of the beautiful memories you create with your friends and family.

We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new menu, crafted by our talented Executive Chef, Daniel Ken Miyamoto.

With an impressive culinary journey spanning 29 years, Chef Daniel has dedicated his life to the restaurant industry, beginning his career at his family restaurant in Brazil at the tender age of 12. He has honed his skills at prestigious establishments such as Blowfish, Lavelle, Mademoiselle, and Ryu.

As part of a comprehensive transformation of our restaurant, we are excited to unveil a refreshed menu that showcases elevated dishes, exemplifying the highest standards of quality. Our new offerings will feature intricate flavor profiles that truly distinguish us in the city’s culinary scene.

We invite you to join us for an unforgettable fine dining experience!

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Lindsay

Dined 2 days ago

Terrific spot, I wish we had found it sooner. Food was delicious and fresh, the service was terrific and had a very nice chat with one of the owners. Can’t wait to come back!

Fauna

4.9 (1447)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Downtown

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.

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Patricia

Dined 5 days ago

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!

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.

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Patricia

Dined 5 days ago

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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Experience

Three Course Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas!

Experience

Monthly Sunday Drag Brunch!

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery

4.3 (635)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Breakfast

Downtown

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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david

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Excellent brunch experience. Organized a get together for my expecting wife and her friends and I and vanitea took very good care of her and. Beautiful location. Excellent variety for gluten free and vegetarian options.

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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david

Dined on Apr 5, 2025

Excellent brunch experience. Organized a get together for my expecting wife and her friends and I and vanitea took very good care of her and. Beautiful location. Excellent variety for gluten free and vegetarian options.

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Experience

Three Course Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas!

Experience

Monthly Sunday Drag Brunch!

Milestones Grill + Bar - Pinecrest

4.5 (1101)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Downtown

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

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Gianna

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

overall very good 😊 wish you’d bring back the thai bowl with peanut sauce !

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

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Gianna

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

overall very good 😊 wish you’d bring back the thai bowl with peanut sauce !

Milestones Grill + Bar - Ottawa - Sussex

4.5 (1113)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Downtown

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

We had a good experience at Milestones. Filet was fantastic.

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

We had a good experience at Milestones. Filet was fantastic.