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Alora Ottawa Main Dining and Bar - Alora, Ottawa, ON

Alora

4.4
4.4
48 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
International
34 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Alora, where a vibrant atmosphere meets exquisite cuisine in Ottawa’s downtown ByWard Market. With a cozy yet stylish ambiance, Alora is perfect for social nights out, romantic dinners, fun gatherings, and memorable celebrations.

Our menu features a diverse array of shareable options that cater to all tastes. Whether you’re craving a juicy steak, crab and seafood, or a delicious vegetarian option, or share with our delectable tapas-like starters and our famous land & sea sharing board, designed to ignite your taste buds.

Enjoy elevated cocktails expertly crafted by our skilled mixologists, or a selection of specialty drinks that perfectly complement your meal. On Fridays and Saturdays, our live DJ elevates the energy throughout the night, taking Alora from a dining destination into a vibrant nightlife spot, inviting guests to let loose and have fun. In the summertime, don’t miss our stunning rooftop with its own dedicated bar and unwind under the stars.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    International, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Elevate your next event with our stunning venue options! Choose from our private mezzanine, rooftop, or even rent the entire restaurant for a truly unforgettable experience.
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Cross street
    Clarence and Sussex
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Near Rideau Centre stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 48 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

  • Ottawa

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alora impresses with its vibrant atmosphere, attentive service, and "amazing food." Guests appreciate the extensive menu, especially the "breathtaking whipped feta" and "succulent crab cakes." Though some find it pricey, the "super awesome and vibrant atmosphere" and "friendly staff" make it a memorable dining experience, perfect for celebrations.

48 Reviews
  1. John

    Toronto2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Get the share plate it was delicious. Highly recommend the drinks and they are willing to make custom.

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  2. Gabriella

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alora exceeded my expectations, I was attracted to the vibe through Instagram but the food and service were much better than I expected or even hoped for. Really nice attentive staff, the best fries I've had. My friends made somewhat specific drink orders that were really nicely accomodated. We had a great time! Amazing fries I loved the fries. I had the whipped feta which was super yummy and my friend had the fried chicken which was also really good. The atmosphere is really nice and people go there well dressed which is so nice to see. The bathroom is really clean, on the main level, has paper towel instead of hand dryers and really hot water sinks. All very important. Many canon girl bathroom experiences of compliments and positive chatter. Overall fantastic experience, thank you! I'll be going back!!!

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  3. Kathleen

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Une ambiance incroyable, du personnel attentionné et un propriétaire incroyable je recommande ce restaurant sans hésitation👌

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  4. Marie

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great hospitality. Celebrated a birthday and staff were all super sweet. Highly recommend

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  5. Jessica

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a nice experience and I loved the place and the people who work there are so nice and welcoming

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  6. Lauri

    Ottawa1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mediocre meal for the price. Seafood was overcooked and touch. Flavours were average, nothing spectacular. For the price I could have gotten much more elsewhere

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  7. Patrick VIP

    Ottawa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La nourriture était excellente! Nous sommes de grands amateurs de restaurant et nous avons classé le Alora dans notre top 5! Nous avons partagé plusieurs "starters" et aucun d'eux ne nous a déçus. Le Whipped Feta était à couper le souffle! Les Crab cakes, succulents. Les sushis exceptionnels. Les Gyoza, MiamMiamMiam! Le Fried chicken nous avons adoré! Sliders et Bang Bang Brocoli rien à redire sauf "OMG j'en veux encore"!!!!! Les portions sont grosses cependant! Nous étions 3 et on a rapporté nos restes:-) Pour le prix ça vaut vraiment la peine et en plus, c'est réellement succulent. Les drinks sont très bons aussi. Bref, un franc succès et nous allons y retourner! Et notre serveuse était sympathique, attentive et vraiment gentille! // The food was excellent! We are big restaurant fans and we ranked the Alora in our top 5! We shared some "starters" and none of them disappointed us. The Whipped Feta was breathtaking! The crab cakes were succulent. The sushi was exceptional. The Gyoza, yumyumyum! Fried chicken, we loved it! Sliders and Bang Bang Broccoli, nothing to complain about, except that "OMG I want more"!!!!! The portions are remarkable! There were 3 of us and we brought back our leftovers:-) For the price it's really worth it plus the quality of the taste of the food was amazing. And the drinks are very good too. In short, a great success and we'll be going back! Also, our waitress was very kind, attentive and smiling!

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  8. Marvelous

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I had a great time at Alora. Totally recommend. Will be back when next I visit Ottawa

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  9. Eric VIP

    Palm Springs21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice vibe. Great place for a get-together with friends. Staff extremely attentive. Owner on-site super-welcoming, helpful, wanting to ensure we were enjoying the experience, which we absolutely did! (The food quality wasn’t deluxe but it was well-prepared & tasty.) Would definitely recommend.

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  10. Faustine

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was a gorgeous place to spend my 2 year anniversary! Great and friendly staff, owner is very sweet and is working hard to make this restaurant as perfect as it can be 🙂. Very good dishes and options on the menu and good place to dine with loved ones and friends!

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Alora is rated 4.4 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Canada
  3. Ottawa
  4. Ottawa
  5. ByWard Market

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Alora

34 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clarence and Sussex
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    International, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Near Rideau Centre stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Elevate your next event with our stunning venue options! Choose from our private mezzanine, rooftop, or even rent the entire restaurant for a truly unforgettable experience.
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