Ottawa Fine Dining Restaurants

Located in Ottawa's Little Italy, Allegro Ristorante is only minutes from downtown, and a short walk to Dow's Lake. The seafood dishes receive top praise. Allegro also offers one of the largest wine cellars in the city. Be sure to try the Salsicie al Roberto, the restaurant's homemade sausage. Indulge in either the Bailey Espresso cheesecake or the Chocolate Sabayon cake. The professional, efficient and discrete service helps create an intimate fine dining experience. The high vaulted ceiling in the upstairs dining room gives an airy feel; this private room can accommodate groups up to 50 people. Reservations are recommended.

Hy's Steakhouse is one of Ottawa's oldest and most established restaurants. In the heart of the financial district, Hy's is located minutes from the Parliament Buildings and most major hotels. The elegant atmosphere filled with dark mahogany and centered around a glass encased charcoal fire pit offers an escape from the haste of daily business. Whether you're a party of two or twenty, the attentive staff will ensure a memorable experience. Select from popular favourites such as Canadian Prime Grade Alberta Beef,  Lobster Tail and Rack of Lamb. The extensive wine list has captured the prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the past four years.

Reservations are recommended and Walk-Ins are welcome. A private room is available for up to 36people. Open Lunch M-F 1130am-230pm; Dinner Daily from 530pm Monday thru Saturday. Closed Sundays!!

The restaurant Grill 41 features a modern environment and a menu that is a perfect match for connecting with new and familiar faces. Guests are able to relax in the inviting lounge and bar, with flat screen TVs or enjoy an intimate lunch or dinner in the dining area. With the capacity of close to 150, the restaurant features booths and banquette seating to accommodate guest needs whether they are popping in for lunch, a quick-after-work cool-down, a pre-theatre warm-up or an evening night cap. Grill 41 also includes two private dining rooms for 60 and 30 guests, which are excellent for corporate, personal or unforgettable celebrations.

For reservations, private dining and group functions call 613-569-2126 or e-mail us at info@grill41.ca.

Nestled into the bustling pulse of the Byward Market, Luxe Bistro offers a blend of steakhouse and French based Bistro Cuisine. Luxe Bistro presents a lush array of menu choices, coupled with a vast selection of fine wines and quality spirits to complete the perfect meal.

Led by Executive Chef Romain Riva, The Wakefield Mill offers two restaurants based on fine French and Québécois cuisine, infused with international nuances.  Our fine dining room is embraced by the Mill’s one-metre thick stonewalls, warmed by a large open-hearth, double-sided fireplace, and extended with a 45 seat glassed-in solarium overlooking MacLaren Falls.  The wine list features a selection of New World and Old World wines, focusing on boutique wineries hand-picked by our sommeliers.  A country breakfast is served daily; Brunch on Sundays from 9am to 2pm.  Dinner is served daily from 530pm.  A full lunch menu is offered from Monday to Saturday.  Decorated with historic pictures and with live Jazz on Saturday evenings, the Wakefield Mill Lounge is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-dinner drink.  Adjacent to the lounge is the new Heron Room, which offers a more casual and modern dining experience overlooking MacLaren Falls. Enjoy some inventive and delicious small plates and tapas paired with wine flights or stick to our classic steak and frites.  Reservations for the fine dining room are recommended so please call to reserve your table today!  Simple click on the link provided with this listing.

Located in the heart of the Byward Market, Empire Grill has become the city's most dynamic meeting and eating place. Head Chef, Jason Potvin, cooks from the heart with a memorable blend of bold flavours. Empire Grill is the only Gold Member Licensee of Certified Angus Beef in all of Ontario. This means that our steaks are aged a minimum of 28 days with standards of excellence in marbling, tenderness and flavor giving you that juicy succulent taste! Looking for a place to host your next corporate event or private dinner? Equipped with wireless internet access and audio-visual aids, Empire Grill's newly renovated Manhattan Room has taken corporate and private dining to a new level. This NY Inspired room is perfect for sit down dinners upwards of 130 people and stand up cocktail events for 250 people. An extensive wine list, martinis and a sexy décor makes Empire Grill the best of Ottawa's dining scene. For group reservations, please contact Melissa Greco melissa.greco@empiregrill.com

With over 36 years in west-end Ottawa, the Rose Bowl Chophouse & Lounge continues it family tradition of serving patrons with exquisite service and memorable visits in the jazzy and contemporarily designed restaurant.

Owner and Chef Danny Skaff brings his years of culinary experience to the Rose Bowl Chophouse with an exciting lunch and dinner menu. The entire staff is dedicated to bringing you the very best cuts of succulent meat, delectable entrées and freshly made desserts in an atmosphere second to none. Each meal is prepared to exceed your expectations. The Rose Bowl Chophouse Lounge is the perfect place to relax and enjoy one of the signature beverages designed for you in mind. Our vintage wines are an excellent addition to any lunch, dinner or lounge experience.

Built on a foundation of extraordinary service, great food, and wonderful people, the Rose Bowl Chophouse & Lounge is the perfect venue for any occasion with its stylish and entertaining atmosphere.

For a memorable experience and an amazing time, let the Rose Bowl Chophouse & Lounge surpass all your expectations.

Where in Ottawa can you experience truly inspired cuisine featuring fresh, local ingredients?

Look no further than Perspectives Restaurant at Brookstreet, offering the very best in gourmet dining and unique culinary experiences featuring Executive Chef Clifford Lyness' award-winning culinary creations.

Choose to dine amidst birch tree branches or alfresco on the spacious terraces overlooking The Marshes Golf Club. The style is upscale, yet the dress code is casual, the atmosphere is relaxed and the professional service is attentive and friendly.

Since opening in 2003, Perspectives Restaurant has received rave reviews from food writers and numerous distinctions including the CAA/AAA four-diamond award.

Perspectives is open for breakfast all week, brunch on Sunday, lunch Monday to Friday and dinner Monday to Saturday.

Click here to see our enticing menus and opening times. Reservations recommended.

Metropolitain Brasserie is conveniently located between the Chateau Laurier and Westin Hotel, just steps away from Parliament Hill. If Champagne and Oysters sound enticing, we have the cities largest raw bar. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on the week-ends, there is something here for everyone. Join us for our Hill Hour, Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm for half price on our raw bar items and other selected appetizers and sharing platters. The Metropolitain Brasserie boasts an award winning wine list that offers the most extensive list of varietal wines by the glass in the city. The perfect place for a large event or a romantic dinner for two Metropolitain Brasserie transforms with ease to accommodate parties of all sizes. Thinking of a place to hold your next corporate event or private dinner? Look no further! We are the place for you! Contact Melissa Greco melissa.greco@metropolitainbrasserie.com

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Sterling Steakhouse & Seafood opened its doors in 2003, and all it has done since, is win award after award. It's an easily won argument that Sterling has the best cuts of meat in the country, and probably the world. Sterling Silver is a qualified meat with the absolute highest distinction.

Situated on the beautiful Gatineau River,  and just minutes from downtown Ottawa, Sterling's vista of the Ottawa River and 24 Sussex, is simply sublime. 

Wine Cellar.....Sterlings cellar is perfection personified. Sterling has one of the premiere cellars in all of North America. Sterlings wine list announces the most beautiful messages of flavours conveyed by the French and Italian vine growing and those of the new world.

Our warm, knowledgeable, and friendly staff will be happy to take you for a guided tour of our 2 cellars.

We look forward to seeing you.

Bon appetit! 

The ARC's Executive Chef Jason Duffy knows fantastic food comes from terrific teamwork. In March 2006, Jason rose to Executive Chef where his passion, inventiveness and love of a challenge have brought kudos for the culinary team at ARC THE.HOTEL. His food philosophy is to use only the freshest local seasonal ingredients. Jason crafts daily specials that blend French classic cuisine with International flavours. The ARC Restaurant, in keeping with the hotel's unique experience, is a combination of intimate and soothing interiors that marry the rich hues of burgundy red on the walls with luxurious fabrics and warm dark woods to create a sublime fine dining atmosphere. ARC Restaurant is an ideal venue for group functions and business luncheons. Reservations are recommended.DinnerMenu

Inspired by the slow food movement, Murray Street is a back-to-the-basics and authentically Canadian restaurant which boasts fresh regional and seasonal ingredients, unpretentious service, one of the city's best chefs, and an atmosphere that is reflective of the naturally understated beauty of the Ottawa Valley.

Fare Blend serves a delicious mix of International Cuisine and Unique Musical Guests.

Our daily table d’hôte menu awakens the taste buds, while monthly musical offerings from around the globe satisfy the soul.

Our fine dining fare and musical experience is located in the heart of Downtown Ottawa’s Somerset Village. Set in a stunning turn-of-the-century home, our unique blend of Canadian / International décor complements the outstanding food, stellar service and incredible music.

Perfect for a business lunch, a big family get-together or a romantic night out, our highly trained wait staff provide you with an experience that is second to none.

For more information please visit the Fare Blend Restaurant website at www.fareblend.com.

Stoneriver Dining is unlike anything the Ottawa area has ever seen. This "Country Winter Wonderland" destination is a European style castle situated on the Ottawa River near Rockland, only 20 minutes from downtown.

This one of a kind Steak and Seafood Haus is worth the few extra minutes it takes to get there. The architecture and hand crafted furnishings, along with the wood burning fireplaces are just a few of the exquisite extra’s that make Stoneriver a must.

Unpretentious and welcoming, rustic and comfortable, Stoneriver is simply a place you want to be; and the brilliantly landscaped back patio overlooking the Ottawa River will leave you breathless.

Stoneriver Dinning offers bilingual service and “group friendly” facilities that are perfect for hosting any type of function from wedding rehearsal parties to retirement functions.

We are open Tuesday through Sunday. Please visit our website for hours and special events.

To make reservations please email: info@stoneriverdining.com, call (613-446-7001) or visit our website at www.stoneriverdining.com.

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Our extensive menu beholds the most sumptuous seafood and fresh fish available. Proudly, we feature the largest fresh fish selection "anywhere"! Lobster, fresh fish, shrimp, crab, mussels, oysters and scallops are among other great catches on a menu that is refreshed twice daily. Enjoy our large selection of vintage wines, classic cocktails, local ales, and decadent desserts while relaxing in uniquely nautical surroundings.

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The Courtyard Restaurant is housed in an 1827 heritage stone building in a cobblestone courtyard. This fine dining restaurant offers international cuisine with a contemporary flair. House specialties include Rack of Lamb, Beef Filet with Sesame Ginger Sauce, and Shrimp & Scallops with a Sun dried Tomato Pesto Cream Sauce. With three private dining rooms for groups from 10 to 80, and a beautiful outdoor patio in the summer months, the Courtyard is the perfect setting for your special occasion, family gathering or professional celebration. Live classical music during Sunday Brunch. Reservations recommended (613) 241-1516.

Situated in an 18th century Heritage building in the Byward Market, Restaurant e18hteen has established itself as one of Canada's premier restaurants. Classy, funky and trendy – Eighteen showcases fantastic food, wine and service in a relaxed, fashionable environment.

Izakaya Asian Kitchen/Bar has quickly become one of the most talked about new restaurants in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. Located at 339 Elgin Street in the heart of downtown Ottawa, Izakaya is just steps away from Parliament Hill, The NAC, The Canal and many other attractions.

An incredible kitchen led by distinguished Chef Micheal Radford paired with Sommelier Neil Gove will provide you with the finest cuisine and wine pairings that will most certainly have you back soon.

In the tradition of the Asian culture, our menu is designed to be shared in the company of good friends, family and loved ones. Embrace this ancient custom with everyone at the table and enjoy all the wonderful flavours of the East.

"Live long. Live Happy!"

For reservations please visit website or call.

Located in the historic Byward Market in the heart of Ottawa, SOCIAL offers a sumptuous and elegant atmosphere. Traditional French and contemporary North American cuisine marry with a playful air. Experimental flavours demand unique and classical wine pairings inviting holistic approach to dining.

Located in Sandy Hill in the heart of Ottawa, Le Cordon Bleu Bistro @ Signatures Restaurant is a French-style bistro that combines fine French contemporary, innovative cuisine with an  modern, refined atmosphere. This acclaimed restaurant is housed in an 1874 Tudor Revival-style mansion on the grounds of Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute.