Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Very close, just a couple houses down. Very friendly and welcoming. Nice array of hot and cold drinks and delicious sandwiches. (Turkey Gobbler is a must have)
11 locals recommend
Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Sandy Hill)
317 Rue Wilbrod StVery close, just a couple houses down. Very friendly and welcoming. Nice array of hot and cold drinks and delicious sandwiches. (Turkey Gobbler is a must have)
Amazing Tacos, must visit if you have the time. Excellent service and food quality is beyond words. Writing this is making me salivate.
*Caution* Long lines and no reservation. They have different hours than most restaurants, best time to go is when they open.
168 locals recommend
El Camino
380 Elgin StAmazing Tacos, must visit if you have the time. Excellent service and food quality is beyond words. Writing this is making me salivate.
*Caution* Long lines and no reservation. They have different hours than most restaurants, best time to go is when they open.
Great pizza and pasta. Perfect for after club/party food.
If you're with a group of friends and you're looking for good food for an affordable price this is the place!
I would recommend that you order one pizza and a family size portion of pasta (the penne is a great choice).
13 locals recommend
The Grand Pizzeria and Bar
74 George StGreat pizza and pasta. Perfect for after club/party food.
If you're with a group of friends and you're looking for good food for an affordable price this is the place!
I would recommend that you order one pizza and a family size portion of pasta (the penne is a great choice).
Amazing quesadillas. in the heart of the byward market itself.
This is a little corner shop within the iconic market building. If you're crazing mexican food, look no further. This little shop is full of surprises, from great service to great food. If you like spice, there is a self-serve hot sauce where you can choose from many different kinds of hot sauce ranging from X for mild to XXXX for intense heat!
18 locals recommend
Corazon De Maiz
55 Byward Market SquareAmazing quesadillas. in the heart of the byward market itself.
This is a little corner shop within the iconic market building. If you're crazing mexican food, look no further. This little shop is full of surprises, from great service to great food. If you like spice, there is a self-serve hot sauce where you can choose from many different kinds of hot sauce ranging from X for mild to XXXX for intense heat!
Father & Sons Restaurant
112 Osgoode StBest. Breakfast. In Town. Enough said.
Korean friend chicken. Perfect for groups and sharing and cheap. Recommend that you order 2 small portions of chicken and spicy rice cakes if you go with a group of 4.
12 locals recommend
The Gifted Type
253 Elgin StKorean friend chicken. Perfect for groups and sharing and cheap. Recommend that you order 2 small portions of chicken and spicy rice cakes if you go with a group of 4.
Drinks & Nightlife
Half price Gin and Tonic and Sangria from 3-6pm Happy hour and after 9pm. 4 Dollar drinks for a nice night out.
Appetizers are 4 dollars as well.
Right next to the Rideau Mall and close to everything downtown.
16 locals recommend
JOEY Rideau
50 Rideau StHalf price Gin and Tonic and Sangria from 3-6pm Happy hour and after 9pm. 4 Dollar drinks for a nice night out.
Appetizers are 4 dollars as well.
Right next to the Rideau Mall and close to everything downtown.
Heart and Crown
67 Clarence St.Very lively and always a good time.
Sightseeing
Byward Market Square
Byward Market SquareMost busy street within the market. Try beaver tails!
Parks & Nature
Lots of places to explore, from the Parliament Lawn to the pathway along the river, and to the overlook behind le Chateau laurier.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetLots of places to explore, from the Parliament Lawn to the pathway along the river, and to the overlook behind le Chateau laurier.
Shopping
Rideau Centre