Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
You must order the authentic spring rolls. Use the provided lettuce to wrap the spring rolls and dip it into the sauce. You will be asking for more! Also, try the Papaya Salad with the homemade beef jerky, the beef takaki, and the bún chả Hà Nội. If you like fish, order the chả cá lá vọng (tilapia).
SEN Asian Cuisine
200 Marché WayYou must order the authentic spring rolls. Use the provided lettuce to wrap the spring rolls and dip it into the sauce. You will be asking for more! Also, try the Papaya Salad with the homemade beef jerky, the beef takaki, and the bún chả Hà Nội. If you like fish, order the chả cá lá vọng (tilapia).
The rolls are excellent here like the Tomo Rolls. If you are coming for some Sashimi (Raw Fish), Thursday is when they get there fresh shipment of fish for the week. This place is "happening" after dinner with standing room only as it turns into a social bar/nightclub.
26 locals recommend
Tomo Restaurant
109 Clarence St.The rolls are excellent here like the Tomo Rolls. If you are coming for some Sashimi (Raw Fish), Thursday is when they get there fresh shipment of fish for the week. This place is "happening" after dinner with standing room only as it turns into a social bar/nightclub.
For the most authentic Chinese food in Ottawa, this is the place that all locals go to. Price is great and food is the closest thing to the Toronto Chinese Food scene!
7 locals recommend
Ng's Cuisine
1499 Merivale RdFor the most authentic Chinese food in Ottawa, this is the place that all locals go to. Price is great and food is the closest thing to the Toronto Chinese Food scene!
Fairouz Cafe
15 Clarence St.Authentic Middle Eastern food can be found here.
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StA safe bet for Canadian food can be found here.
Know in Ottawa for their bagels! Come here for the best in town bagels.
57 locals recommend
Kettleman's Bagel Co.
912 Bank StKnow in Ottawa for their bagels! Come here for the best in town bagels.
This is located in the heart of Westboro. A unique dinning experience you must check out while in Ottawa.
54 locals recommend
Supply and Demand
1335 Wellington St. WThis is located in the heart of Westboro. A unique dinning experience you must check out while in Ottawa.
Fine dinning at it's best in Ottawa. Take a special someone here for a romantic dinner. This place has an amazing decor. Do not forgot to bring your wallet!
56 locals recommend
Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.Fine dinning at it's best in Ottawa. Take a special someone here for a romantic dinner. This place has an amazing decor. Do not forgot to bring your wallet!
Mexican food with great prices on things like Fish Taco. Great drinks can be found here as well. This place can get very busy so come early.
168 locals recommend
El Camino
380 Elgin StMexican food with great prices on things like Fish Taco. Great drinks can be found here as well. This place can get very busy so come early.
Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin StIf you are looking for Vegetarian, then this place is for you!
Situated next to El Camino, Come here if the lineups are long next door. The same owner runs both restuarant. This place is very unique with some interested cocktails and Asian influence food.
43 locals recommend
Datsun
380 Elgin StSituated next to El Camino, Come here if the lineups are long next door. The same owner runs both restuarant. This place is very unique with some interested cocktails and Asian influence food.
Gezellig
337 Richmond RdOne of the top chef's in Ottawa owns this restaurant. $$$ = Fine Dining
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing view from this Rooftop Bar and Lounge.
44 locals recommend
Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie StAmazing view from this Rooftop Bar and Lounge.
Shopping
Come here for all your high-end shopping needs from Tiffany, , Club Monaco, Nordstrom, to family friendly chains like The Gap, Old Navy and others.
589 locals recommend
Rideau Centre
Come here for all your high-end shopping needs from Tiffany, , Club Monaco, Nordstrom, to family friendly chains like The Gap, Old Navy and others.
This is your active lifestyle destination in the heart of Westboro. Biking, Running, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Casual, Active and Adventure Clothing, Footwear, and Triathlon, your active lifestyle destination
9 locals recommend
Bushtukah - Westboro
203 Richmond RdThis is your active lifestyle destination in the heart of Westboro. Biking, Running, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Casual, Active and Adventure Clothing, Footwear, and Triathlon, your active lifestyle destination
If you love trails, snow, water or fresh air, this is your store. Visit MEC Ottawa for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration.
29 locals recommend
MEC Ottawa
366 Richmond RdIf you love trails, snow, water or fresh air, this is your store. Visit MEC Ottawa for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration.
A newly renovated shopping centre with all the popular retailers you would find. Come here if you want to avoid all the downtown crowds and free parking.
161 locals recommend
Bayshore Shopping Centre
100 Bayshore DrA newly renovated shopping centre with all the popular retailers you would find. Come here if you want to avoid all the downtown crowds and free parking.
Come here on Sunday's for the Farmers Market. Fresh produce grown locally in Ottawa/Quebec can be found here.
196 locals recommend
Lansdowne Park
Marché WayCome here on Sunday's for the Farmers Market. Fresh produce grown locally in Ottawa/Quebec can be found here.
Entertainment & Activities
A beautiful Casino located across the river in Gatineau. Great shows and events happen often as well as all the usually Table Games and Slots.
199 locals recommend
Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du CasinoA beautiful Casino located across the river in Gatineau. Great shows and events happen often as well as all the usually Table Games and Slots.
Absolute Comedy Ottawa
412 Preston StComedy Club in Ottawa.
Arts & Culture
Come on Thursday after 4:00pm as most museums in Ottawa are free at this date/time.
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StCome on Thursday after 4:00pm as most museums in Ottawa are free at this date/time.
This museum is great for kids with a large area made specifically for them to play. Small replicas of different countries around the world can be found here for kids to enjoy. Come on Thursday after 4:00pm as the museum entrance is free.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierThis museum is great for kids with a large area made specifically for them to play. Small replicas of different countries around the world can be found here for kids to enjoy. Come on Thursday after 4:00pm as the museum entrance is free.
Essentials
Less than a 2 minute drive from our home. This is the closest grocery store for all your needs as it carries everything and anything you would need!
52 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
190 Richmond RdLess than a 2 minute drive from our home. This is the closest grocery store for all your needs as it carries everything and anything you would need!
This is one of Ottawa's / Gatineau best kept secret. This Spa/Resort is amazing and is a "Must". You will need to book well in advance for any massage however access to their pools can be last minute. https://chelsea.lenordik.com/en/
312 locals recommend
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikThis is one of Ottawa's / Gatineau best kept secret. This Spa/Resort is amazing and is a "Must". You will need to book well in advance for any massage however access to their pools can be last minute. https://chelsea.lenordik.com/en/
Purchase all your wine and spirits here. Check out the "Reserve" section for the best wine. Do not know what wine to pick, many of the wines have been reviewed and the sticker will show what rating it got. I usually go with something Italian or French with a review rating of at least 95+
191 locals recommend
LCBO
160 Elgin StPurchase all your wine and spirits here. Check out the "Reserve" section for the best wine. Do not know what wine to pick, many of the wines have been reviewed and the sticker will show what rating it got. I usually go with something Italian or French with a review rating of at least 95+
Getting Around
Westboro 3A station
1997 Scott StThis is the closest transit station to our home.