Where to go in Ottawa: 10 best restaurants 2026

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    1. JOEY Rideau · ⭐ 9.5

    (11372 reviews)


    JOEY Rideau — Restaurant
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    50 Rideau St E106, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7, Canada

    JOEY Rideau: where to go in downtown OttawaThe JOEY flagship on Rideau St is a must-visit for anyone after dependable global cuisine in a li…

    «The service, the location, the staff — all
    The tuna burger is unbeatable and a tasty…»

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    2. JOEY Lansdowne · ⭐ 9.5

    (10326 reviews)


    JOEY Lansdowne — Restaurant
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    825 Exhibition Way Unit 103, Ottawa, ON K1S 5J3, Canada

    JOEY Lansdowne: a proven pick in Lansdowne ParkThe Lansdowne JOEY is among the district's best-reviewed restaurants (4.7, 10,000+). A must-v…

    «Was here twice last week with a friend and for a business meeting. Tasty food (the ribeye…»

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    3. Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar · ⭐ 8.9

    (3555 reviews)


    Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar — Restaurant
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    360 Albert St Unit 110, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X7, Canada

    Cuisine: Steak & grill

    Bâton Rouge: ribs and steaksA 4.4-rated grillhouse — a reliable choice for a meaty dinner in downtown Ottawa.What sets it apartSignature BBQ…

    «Stopped in yesterday for lunch with a group and had a wonderful experience. We tried the M…»

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    4. Chez Lucien · ⭐ 9.3

    (3302 reviews)


    Chez Lucien — Restaurant
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    137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E3, Canada

    Chez Lucien: a burger and a jukeboxThis cult Ottawa bistro-pub is a must-visit for its burger and homey warmth. A 4.6 and a devoted local cr…

    «Visited Ottawa on a Friday. We arrived for lunch around noon. It was already fairly crowde…»

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    5. Wilf & Ada's (No reservations) · ⭐ 9.3

    (2211 reviews)


    Wilf & Ada's (No reservations) — Restaurant
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    510 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z4, Canada

    Wilf & Ada's: a brunch worth lining up forNo reservations and a sidewalk queue — and it's Ottawa's must-visit breakfast. A 4.6 and the statu…

    «Loved absolutely everything about this place. You can really feel their passion for suppor…»

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    6. Cocotte Bistro · ⭐ 8.9

    (1898 reviews)


    Cocotte Bistro — Restaurant
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    123 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5L9, Canada

    Cocotte Bistro: French classics downtownAn intimate, 4.4-rated bistro — a must-visit for fans of French cuisine in Ottawa.What sets it apart…

    «My husband and I had a wonderful dinner at Cocotte Bistro. The staff are wonderful and ver…»

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    7. Riviera Ottawa · ⭐ 9.3

    (1669 reviews)


    Riviera Ottawa — Restaurant
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    62 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5A5, Canada

    Riviera: Ottawa's most beautiful roomA former bank turned restaurant — a must-visit for the space alone. A 4.6 and a reputation as one of th…

    «This is one of my favourite spots in Ottawa, the service always seems to be top-notch, and…»

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    8. Gezellig · ⭐ 9.3

    (1582 reviews)


    Gezellig — Restaurant
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    337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7, Canada

    Gezellig: Westboro cosinessA 4.6-rated modern bistro — a good choice for dinner in one of Ottawa's loveliest neighbourhoods.What sets it apa…

    «Expectations met!
    Having experienced Beckta, we had high expectations for its sister resta…»

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    9. Prohibition Public House · ⭐ 9.1

    (1256 reviews)


    Prohibition Public House — Restaurant
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    337 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J8, Canada

    Prohibition: a 1920s vibeA 4.5-rated themed pub — a must-visit for anyone who loves cocktails and a speakeasy atmosphere.What sets it apartA…

    «A completely unplanned dinner at Prohibition Public House turned into an absolutely wonder…»

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    10. Supply and Demand · ⭐ 9.7

    (1252 reviews)


    Supply and Demand — Restaurant
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    1335 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B7, Canada

    Supply and Demand: Ottawa's culinary gemAt 4.8, it's a must-visit for anyone serious about food. Seafood and pasta on par with the city's be…

    «A very pleasant art-deco atmosphere with bar service. The hostesses and servers were very…»

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    At a glance

    # Place Score Reviews Stands out for
    1 JOEY Rideau ⭐ 9.5 11 372 Editors' pick
    2 JOEY Lansdowne ⭐ 9.5 10 326
    3 Bâton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar ⭐ 8.9 3 555
    4 Chez Lucien ⭐ 9.3 3 302
    5 Wilf & Ada's (No reservations) ⭐ 9.3 2 211
    6 Cocotte Bistro ⭐ 8.9 1 898
    7 Riviera Ottawa ⭐ 9.3 1 669
    8 Gezellig ⭐ 9.3 1 582
    9 Prohibition Public House ⭐ 9.1 1 256
    10 Supply and Demand ⭐ 9.7 1 252 People's favorite

    Questions & answers

    Which place tops the ranking? JOEY Rideau — score 9.5/10 (Editors' pick).

    How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The list has 10 places selected by rating and number of reviews (source — Google Places).

    Which place has the most reviews? JOEY Rideau — 11 372 visitor reviews.

    What is the average rating in the top? 9.3/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.

    How we chose: 10 places selected by rating and number of reviews. Source — Google Places. Updated 30 June 2026.

    Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: ottawa-trend.com and editorial picks based on reviews.