Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Food Scene

464 Rideau St Order one chicken plate for two people. 5 min walk. Eat-in/Take-out · Cozy · $
92 locals recommend
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau St
92 locals recommend
464 Rideau St Order one chicken plate for two people. 5 min walk. Eat-in/Take-out · Cozy · $
Seafood Cheery 3-storey stalwart with a nautical theme offering seafood classics & occasional live jazz. 54 York St Cozy · Casual · $$
7 locals recommend
The Fish Market Restaurant
54 York St
7 locals recommend
Seafood Cheery 3-storey stalwart with a nautical theme offering seafood classics & occasional live jazz. 54 York St Cozy · Casual · $$
Mexican Colorful counter-serve eatery featuring Mexican fare & a salsa bar, with margaritas & other drinks. 307 Dalhousie St Cozy · Casual · $-$$
27 locals recommend
Ahora Mexican Restaurant
307 Dalhousie St
27 locals recommend
Mexican Colorful counter-serve eatery featuring Mexican fare & a salsa bar, with margaritas & other drinks. 307 Dalhousie St Cozy · Casual · $-$$
Casual · Happy Hour · $$
16 locals recommend
JOEY Rideau
50 Rideau St
16 locals recommend
Casual · Happy Hour · $$
An extensive menu with all-day breakfast, burgers & poutine is at this 24-hour Canadian diner. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $
37 locals recommend
Zak's Diner
14 Byward Market Square
37 locals recommend
An extensive menu with all-day breakfast, burgers & poutine is at this 24-hour Canadian diner. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $
Beautiful Venue, Quiet · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
6 locals recommend
Courtyard Restaurant
21 George St
6 locals recommend
Beautiful Venue, Quiet · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
Sophisticated eatery featuring steak, seafood & a tasting menu in classy, stone-walled environs. Great cocktails · Casual/Formal · $$$
17 locals recommend
Restaurant e18hteen
18 York St
17 locals recommend
Sophisticated eatery featuring steak, seafood & a tasting menu in classy, stone-walled environs. Great cocktails · Casual/Formal · $$$
Canadian all you can eat · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
15 locals recommend
Tucker's Marketplace
61 York St
15 locals recommend
Canadian all you can eat · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$ Drink specials
34 locals recommend
Milestones
700 Sussex Dr
34 locals recommend
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$ Drink specials
Casual split-level dining room serving sushi, sashimi & cooked Japanese entrees, including teriyaki. Casual · $$-$$$
7 locals recommend
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
41 Clarence St.
7 locals recommend
Casual split-level dining room serving sushi, sashimi & cooked Japanese entrees, including teriyaki. Casual · $$-$$$
Happy Hour!! Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
13 locals recommend
The Grand Pizzeria and Bar
74 George St
13 locals recommend
Happy Hour!! Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
Franchise featuring average tex-mex at above-average prices. Late-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
33 locals recommend
Lone Star Texas Grill
128 George St
33 locals recommend
Franchise featuring average tex-mex at above-average prices. Late-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
Great cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$ One of our favorites.
The Black Tomato
11 George St
Great cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$ One of our favorites.
Great atmosphere, great food...try the burger. One of our favorites. Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
80 locals recommend
Chez Lucien
137 Murray St
80 locals recommend
Great atmosphere, great food...try the burger. One of our favorites. Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
Small, subterranean spot with many wines & a European–influenced menu of steaks & seafood. Great for Wino's. Great cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$-$$$
16 locals recommend
Vineyards Wine Bar & Bistro
54 York St
16 locals recommend
Small, subterranean spot with many wines & a European–influenced menu of steaks & seafood. Great for Wino's. Great cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$-$$$
French Upscale fixture offering creative French cuisine & craft cocktails in an elegant interior. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual/Formal · $$-$$$ You pay for the location, not the food.
34 locals recommend
Social
537 Sussex Dr
34 locals recommend
French Upscale fixture offering creative French cuisine & craft cocktails in an elegant interior. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual/Formal · $$-$$$ You pay for the location, not the food.
Thai. Serene, informal option for traditional Thai favourites like curries & noodle stir-fries. Cozy · Casual · $$
15 locals recommend
Khao Thai Restaurant
103 Murray St
15 locals recommend
Thai. Serene, informal option for traditional Thai favourites like curries & noodle stir-fries. Cozy · Casual · $$
Seafood Restaurant and Sushi bar upstairs. The best sushi in the city at a good price. Quiet · Cozy· Casual · $$
7 locals recommend
Lapointe Fish Restaurant
55 York St
7 locals recommend
Seafood Restaurant and Sushi bar upstairs. The best sushi in the city at a good price. Quiet · Cozy· Casual · $$
Global small plates crafted with seasonal ingredients & paired with diverse wines in a snug space. Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
55 locals recommend
Play Food & Wine
1 York St
55 locals recommend
Global small plates crafted with seasonal ingredients & paired with diverse wines in a snug space. Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
Low-key cafe featuring local artwork & serving coffee, along with a variety of cakes & pastries. Pretty busy and touristy. Check-out Memories for something more authentic. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $$
21 locals recommend
Oh So Good Desserts
54 York St
21 locals recommend
Low-key cafe featuring local artwork & serving coffee, along with a variety of cakes & pastries. Pretty busy and touristy. Check-out Memories for something more authentic. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $$
Bright, bi-level eatery in a converted art gallery offering sandwiches & salads, plus cakes & pies. Quiet · Cozy · Casual · $-$$
10 locals recommend
Memories Restaurant
136 St. Patrick St
10 locals recommend
Bright, bi-level eatery in a converted art gallery offering sandwiches & salads, plus cakes & pies. Quiet · Cozy · Casual · $-$$
Great Spot of Southern USA, Cajun inspired Cuisine. Great selection of Whiskey and Scotch. Not cheap, but the secret SpeakEasy in the basement behind the bookcase makes it worth the visit.
78 locals recommend
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St W
78 locals recommend
Great Spot of Southern USA, Cajun inspired Cuisine. Great selection of Whiskey and Scotch. Not cheap, but the secret SpeakEasy in the basement behind the bookcase makes it worth the visit.
Another one of our favorites. Very Short walk and a great option for a quick breakfast.
36 locals recommend
The SconeWitch (Beechwood)
35 Beechwood Ave.
36 locals recommend
Another one of our favorites. Very Short walk and a great option for a quick breakfast.
Another great nearby option. Considered one of the best restaurants in the city for foodies. Amazing brunch.
90 locals recommend
Fraser
7 Springfield Rd
90 locals recommend
Another great nearby option. Considered one of the best restaurants in the city for foodies. Amazing brunch.
Korean BBQ. A hidden gem. Always a line-up but it usually goes pretty quick.
15 locals recommend
Alirang Restaurant
134 Nelson St
15 locals recommend
Korean BBQ. A hidden gem. Always a line-up but it usually goes pretty quick.
Another hidden gem. Pick up a coffee, some breakfast or some lunch on your way to do some sight-seeing!
Portuguese Bakery and Syrian Kitchen
48 Nelson St
Another hidden gem. Pick up a coffee, some breakfast or some lunch on your way to do some sight-seeing!
Another nearby gem away from the tourist scene. Great Italien food, hand-made sauces and pasta. Fantastic brunch. Try the home-made quiche.
13 locals recommend
Arturo's
49 Beechwood Ave.
13 locals recommend
Another nearby gem away from the tourist scene. Great Italien food, hand-made sauces and pasta. Fantastic brunch. Try the home-made quiche.
For a more unique experience, try some Ethiopian food at this "hole-in-the-wall" establishment. Don't let the exterior scare you away.
8 locals recommend
The Horn of Africa
364 Rideau St
8 locals recommend
For a more unique experience, try some Ethiopian food at this "hole-in-the-wall" establishment. Don't let the exterior scare you away.
A staple on Rideau street. Has been in the fabric of the neighborhood for decades.
Rideau Bakery
1666 Bank Street
A staple on Rideau street. Has been in the fabric of the neighborhood for decades.
A 5$-menu restaurant. Have not tried it but always have a line. Popular with students.
41 locals recommend
El Furniture Warehouse Ottawa
77 Clarence St.
41 locals recommend
A 5$-menu restaurant. Have not tried it but always have a line. Popular with students.
Mouth-watering ice-cream. This Toronto-based francise always have a line, even in the winter.
6 locals recommend
Sweet Jesus
97 Clarence St.
6 locals recommend
Mouth-watering ice-cream. This Toronto-based francise always have a line, even in the winter.
One of our favorites. Sample desserts made from chocolates from around the world. Try the gourmet hot chocolate. It's rich enough to be dessert.
19 locals recommend
CACAO 70 Eatery
53 William St
19 locals recommend
One of our favorites. Sample desserts made from chocolates from around the world. Try the gourmet hot chocolate. It's rich enough to be dessert.
Great place to catch the game. Retractable roof in the summer time.
6 locals recommend
Sens House
73 York St
6 locals recommend
Great place to catch the game. Retractable roof in the summer time.
Another favorite. Unbelievable beer selection in an very charming and quaint atmosphere. Ask to be seated in the Abbey.
95 locals recommend
Pub Italia
434 Preston St
95 locals recommend
Another favorite. Unbelievable beer selection in an very charming and quaint atmosphere. Ask to be seated in the Abbey.

Sightseeing

A must in Ottawa. Visit The Parliament, Parliament Hill, the Peace Tower. Tours are free. To get tours of the inside of Parliament you must get to the ticket office early. The ticket office is across the street at O'Connor and Wellington St. Tours outside are free as well and normally don't usually have a wait.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington Street
891 locals recommend
A must in Ottawa. Visit The Parliament, Parliament Hill, the Peace Tower. Tours are free. To get tours of the inside of Parliament you must get to the ticket office early. The ticket office is across the street at O'Connor and Wellington St. Tours outside are free as well and normally don't usually have a wait.
The concentration of the Rideau Canal locks are best observed right off Wellington St between Parliament and The Chateau Laurier. The Rideau Canal turns into the Worlds Longest Skating rink during the Winter, into Winterlude. It runs from Downtown to Dow's Lake. Great views can also be had from Major Hill Park and Nepean Point
69 locals recommend
Rideau Canal (ice conditions)
69 locals recommend
The concentration of the Rideau Canal locks are best observed right off Wellington St between Parliament and The Chateau Laurier. The Rideau Canal turns into the Worlds Longest Skating rink during the Winter, into Winterlude. It runs from Downtown to Dow's Lake. Great views can also be had from Major Hill Park and Nepean Point
Arguably the best view in Ottawa. Sit at the feet of the Samuel De Champlain and enjoy a near 360 panaroma. You must take a trail on the west side of the National Art Gallery. No really known to most tourist.
35 locals recommend
Nepean Point
35 locals recommend
Arguably the best view in Ottawa. Sit at the feet of the Samuel De Champlain and enjoy a near 360 panaroma. You must take a trail on the west side of the National Art Gallery. No really known to most tourist.
A beautiful 10-15 min walk from The Charlotte. One of our favorite walks in Ottawa, as well as the best place to catch the sunset behind the Gatineau Hills over the Ottawa River. Seldom visited by tourist, it's a great spot to unwind.
33 locals recommend
Rideau Falls
33 locals recommend
A beautiful 10-15 min walk from The Charlotte. One of our favorite walks in Ottawa, as well as the best place to catch the sunset behind the Gatineau Hills over the Ottawa River. Seldom visited by tourist, it's a great spot to unwind.
The Governor General's residence. The grounds are huge and beautiful. The mansion itself has a free tour that's worth taking if you have more than a day in Ottawa. The grounds are especially gorgeous in the Fall. 15-15 min from the Charlotte
96 locals recommend
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Dr
96 locals recommend
The Governor General's residence. The grounds are huge and beautiful. The mansion itself has a free tour that's worth taking if you have more than a day in Ottawa. The grounds are especially gorgeous in the Fall. 15-15 min from the Charlotte
A 10 min walk from the Charlotte. This is the where most tourist activity will be concentrated for sightseeing, entertainment, dinning, night life, shopping and everything else. No one comes to Ottawa without stopping by the market.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
585 locals recommend
A 10 min walk from the Charlotte. This is the where most tourist activity will be concentrated for sightseeing, entertainment, dinning, night life, shopping and everything else. No one comes to Ottawa without stopping by the market.
A great spot for night life and restaurants. Some would consider the night life older than that of the Market.
64 locals recommend
Elgin Street
Elgin Street
64 locals recommend
A great spot for night life and restaurants. Some would consider the night life older than that of the Market.
A posh and "hip" little neighborhood. Only a 5 min walk from The Charlotte. Most restaurants are concentrated along Beechwood Ave. This is the closest Drug store and grocery store (Metro). The Metro also sells beer.
8 locals recommend
New Edinburgh
8 locals recommend
A posh and "hip" little neighborhood. Only a 5 min walk from The Charlotte. Most restaurants are concentrated along Beechwood Ave. This is the closest Drug store and grocery store (Metro). The Metro also sells beer.
Great food scene and shopping. Home to Landsdown Park. Almost everything is concentrated along Bank Street. Bank Street Promenade extends from Laurier Street to well past Landsdown Park
86 locals recommend
The Glebe
86 locals recommend
Great food scene and shopping. Home to Landsdown Park. Almost everything is concentrated along Bank Street. Bank Street Promenade extends from Laurier Street to well past Landsdown Park
A lake that's part of the Rideau Canal system it's great place for a bike ride, paddle-board, paddle boat or a skate when it's cold. Has a great proximity to Little Italy and the Glebe.
191 locals recommend
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
191 locals recommend
A lake that's part of the Rideau Canal system it's great place for a bike ride, paddle-board, paddle boat or a skate when it's cold. Has a great proximity to Little Italy and the Glebe.
Great food scene....obviously. Pub Italia has over 150 beers on the menu.
64 locals recommend
Little Italy
64 locals recommend
Great food scene....obviously. Pub Italia has over 150 beers on the menu.
Not the biggest Chinatown you've been too...but it has all the essentials. Anything from Korean to Vietnamese restaurants concentrated along Somerset Street.
71 locals recommend
Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St W
71 locals recommend
Not the biggest Chinatown you've been too...but it has all the essentials. Anything from Korean to Vietnamese restaurants concentrated along Somerset Street.
Beautiful National War Memorial centres this intersection with the Parliament and Chateau Laurier as a backdrop.
37 locals recommend
The National War Memorial
Wellington Street
37 locals recommend
Beautiful National War Memorial centres this intersection with the Parliament and Chateau Laurier as a backdrop.
Awesome outdoor pedestrian shopping street. Great restaurants and shopping.
39 locals recommend
Sparks Street
Sparks Street
39 locals recommend
Awesome outdoor pedestrian shopping street. Great restaurants and shopping.

Parks & Nature

Great spot for amazing views of Parliament, the Canal and the Ottawa River. Many festivals take place in this park and it's a hop skip away from the market.
90 locals recommend
Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie Avenue
90 locals recommend
Great spot for amazing views of Parliament, the Canal and the Ottawa River. Many festivals take place in this park and it's a hop skip away from the market.
Great spot to go swimming, hiking, camping, biking, skiing, etc. There is a beautiful panoramic view at the Champlain Lookout. Need a car to get here.
174 locals recommend
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la Gatineau
174 locals recommend
Great spot to go swimming, hiking, camping, biking, skiing, etc. There is a beautiful panoramic view at the Champlain Lookout. Need a car to get here.
Stunning views of the Ottawa Valley. Great hiking trails.
51 locals recommend
Champlain Lookout
Promenade Champlain
51 locals recommend
Stunning views of the Ottawa Valley. Great hiking trails.
Home to a few amazing events throughout the year. The most popular being Winterlude and Mosaic.
58 locals recommend
Jacques Cartier Park
285 Rue Laurier
58 locals recommend
Home to a few amazing events throughout the year. The most popular being Winterlude and Mosaic.

Arts & Culture

The best Art Gallery in the country. Very centrally located to the market and other sites.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr
552 locals recommend
The best Art Gallery in the country. Very centrally located to the market and other sites.
Fantastic Museum. There is so much to do here that it is not advisable for one day itineraries . It's not very centrally located, but a very easy drive or bus ride. Or bike ride in the summer. Be sure to grab a pint and a bit to eat at the Mill Street Brew Pub.
395 locals recommend
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Pl
395 locals recommend
Fantastic Museum. There is so much to do here that it is not advisable for one day itineraries . It's not very centrally located, but a very easy drive or bus ride. Or bike ride in the summer. Be sure to grab a pint and a bit to eat at the Mill Street Brew Pub.
Great spot for families, students, and nature buffs. Centrally located to visit the Glebe or Elgin Street.
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod St
468 locals recommend
Great spot for families, students, and nature buffs. Centrally located to visit the Glebe or Elgin Street.
Formerly named the Museum of Civilization, the is a fantastic museum with loads of unique and ever changing exhibits. Also home to a IMAX/OMNI MAX theater.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue Laurier
545 locals recommend
Formerly named the Museum of Civilization, the is a fantastic museum with loads of unique and ever changing exhibits. Also home to a IMAX/OMNI MAX theater.
Catch some theatre, symphonies and other performances.
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
346 locals recommend
Catch some theatre, symphonies and other performances.

Everything Else

University of Ottawa Campus
111 locals recommend
University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. E
111 locals recommend
University of Ottawa Campus
27 locals recommend
Carleton University
27 locals recommend

Essentials

Bilingual
15 locals recommend
Montfort Hospital
15 locals recommend
Bilingual
Long Term /Paliative care facility
Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital
43 Bruyère St
Long Term /Paliative care facility
Your closest option for groceries. We always shop here. You can also buy beer here. Order their pizza and pick it up. It's honestly one of the best value pizza's in the city.
150 locals recommend
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.
150 locals recommend
Your closest option for groceries. We always shop here. You can also buy beer here. Order their pizza and pick it up. It's honestly one of the best value pizza's in the city.
Your closest option for a pharmacy.
8 locals recommend
New Edinburgh Pharmacy
5 Beechwood Ave.
8 locals recommend
Your closest option for a pharmacy.
Largest liquor, wine store in the city. There is an extensive vintage section in the basement.
191 locals recommend
LCBO
160 Elgin St
191 locals recommend
Largest liquor, wine store in the city. There is an extensive vintage section in the basement.
All kinds of beer.
57 locals recommend
Beer Store
515 Somerset St W
57 locals recommend
All kinds of beer.
Beer Store
57 locals recommend
Beer Store
515 Somerset St W
57 locals recommend
Beer Store
Your nearest option for a post office
8 locals recommend
Canada Post
1106 Wellington St. W
8 locals recommend
Your nearest option for a post office

Entertainment & Activities

Home to The Ottawa Redblacks, The Ottawa Fury and the Ottawa 67's, Landsdowne Park is more than just a sports venue. It's home to some of the trendiest food scene in Ottawa and has great shopping. Not huge on the tourist scene. It also host many special events and concerts.
196 locals recommend
Lansdowne Park
Marché Way
196 locals recommend
Home to The Ottawa Redblacks, The Ottawa Fury and the Ottawa 67's, Landsdowne Park is more than just a sports venue. It's home to some of the trendiest food scene in Ottawa and has great shopping. Not huge on the tourist scene. It also host many special events and concerts.
The biggest and most popular Scandinavian spa in the region and probably eastern Canada.
312 locals recommend
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin Nordik
312 locals recommend
The biggest and most popular Scandinavian spa in the region and probably eastern Canada.
Home of the Ottawa Senators. It's no where near the vicinity of downtown Ottawa. Parking has gotten very expensive and the drive is always very busy. Take the bus if you can.
136 locals recommend
Canadian Tire Centre
1000 Palladium Dr
136 locals recommend
Home of the Ottawa Senators. It's no where near the vicinity of downtown Ottawa. Parking has gotten very expensive and the drive is always very busy. Take the bus if you can.