Eva’s guidebook
My favourite local restaurants
Mostly lowkey, delicious eats nearby
Delicious, local, unassuming "greasy spoon" diner for a cheap breakfast or great smoked meat
15 locals recommend
Bobby's Table
255 Montréal RdDelicious, local, unassuming "greasy spoon" diner for a cheap breakfast or great smoked meat
Cadmans Montreal Bagels
150 Montréal RdQuick and cheap, delicious bagels.
Some of the best Indian food I've had outside of Asia... and the restaurant is owned and served at by wonderful people. They have a delicious little spin-off called Thali on Laurier street as well.
26 locals recommend
Coconut Lagoon
853 St. Laurent BlvdSome of the best Indian food I've had outside of Asia... and the restaurant is owned and served at by wonderful people. They have a delicious little spin-off called Thali on Laurier street as well.
Pizarro's
366 Marguerite AveSmall, cute, unassuming place with delicious Italian food
Alirang Restaurant
134 Nelson StHuge portions, delicious Korean food, quite cheap!
Some of the tastiest churros I've ever had and delicious taco selections!
31 locals recommend
Ola Cocina Taqueria
62 Barrette StSome of the tastiest churros I've ever had and delicious taco selections!
The SconeWitch (Beechwood)
35 Beechwood Ave.Cute little place for some tea and a delicious scone
Fraser
7 Springfield RdA fancier place with a casual vibe. Delicious food!
Homestyle diner that is always jam packed. The pizza is probably the best in Ottawa - fantastic crust.
21 locals recommend
Louis Pizza (McArthur, Ottawa)
181 McArthur Ave.Homestyle diner that is always jam packed. The pizza is probably the best in Ottawa - fantastic crust.
Pho La Express
79 Montréal RdRecently changed management, but a delicious and authentic place
You will get a giant platter with enough food for 2-3 meals for rather cheap. Tasty too!
92 locals recommend
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StYou will get a giant platter with enough food for 2-3 meals for rather cheap. Tasty too!
This place is by no means fancy and I'm not sure if you can actually eat inside (I've only ever gotten takeout), but the chicken is smoky and good, as is the plantain.
YKO BBQ Chicken
375 McArthur Ave.This place is by no means fancy and I'm not sure if you can actually eat inside (I've only ever gotten takeout), but the chicken is smoky and good, as is the plantain.
Grocery stores nearby
Loblaws
64 Isabella StEverything you might need for groceries - 2 minute walk from home
FreshCo
320 McArthur Ave.A bit of a further walk, but a lot cheaper than Loblaws
Green Fresh Supermarket Vanier
175 Selkirk StCheap and varied Asian foods
Places to Visit
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetHaunted Walk of Ottawa
46 1/2 Sparks St.ByWard Market
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierMy favourite place in Ottawa. Check out:
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Yurts/camping
- Bicycling
- Champlain Lookout
- Meech Lake
- Luskville Caves
- Luskville Falls
- Wilson Carbide Mill ruins
30 locals recommend
Gatineau
My favourite place in Ottawa. Check out:
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Yurts/camping
- Bicycling
- Champlain Lookout
- Meech Lake
- Luskville Caves
- Luskville Falls
- Wilson Carbide Mill ruins
Arboretum
ArboretumFor a nice stroll in nature
Petrie Island Beach
795 Trim RdBritannia Park and Beach
2805 Carling AveWestboro Beach
Luskville
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex DrBeautiful place for a walk, picnic, tour...
Sussex Drive
Sussex DriveBank Street
Bank StreetElgin Street
Elgin StreetRoyal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex DrOttawa Art Gallery
50 Mackenzie King BridgeNational Arts Centre
1 Elgin StCanadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlEscape Manor - Downtown
292-A Queen StRideau Canal
Rideau Street
Rideau Street