Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Excellent local coffee and delicious food. Great atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, or just a quiet read.
35 locals recommend
Arlington Five
5 Arlington AveExcellent local coffee and delicious food. Great atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, or just a quiet read.
Shawarma King
395 Bank StBest shawarma in Ottawa. Hands down.
This restaurant will knock your socks off. Ask for the Jungle Curry... I dare you.
9 locals recommend
Talay Thai
511 Bank StThis restaurant will knock your socks off. Ask for the Jungle Curry... I dare you.
Sushi 88
690 Somerset St WSome of the best sushi in Ottawa, right in the heart of Chinatown.
Great coffee shop/restaurant/music venue. Grab a coffee, a wild boar sandwich, and a night of music!
36 locals recommend
Pressed
750 Gladstone AveGreat coffee shop/restaurant/music venue. Grab a coffee, a wild boar sandwich, and a night of music!
Pinapple, egg, beef, and bun... together at last! More different kinds of burger than you can shake a stick at.
39 locals recommend
The Works
580 Bank StPinapple, egg, beef, and bun... together at last! More different kinds of burger than you can shake a stick at.
The brunchiest of brunches! Also a great night spot to take an elbow and have a beer with friends.
72 locals recommend
The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin StThe brunchiest of brunches! Also a great night spot to take an elbow and have a beer with friends.
The hottest brunch spot in Ottawa! It's no secret, so get there early!
77 locals recommend
Wilf & Ada's
510 Bank StThe hottest brunch spot in Ottawa! It's no secret, so get there early!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Berryman Pub
478 Bank StSports and pub food? Yes please!
Royal Oak - Canal
221 Echo DrHungry? Friday? Time for Fish & Chips by the canal.
Clocktower Brew Pub Regulars
575 Bank StGrab a local brew and a seat on the outdoor patio!
Sightseeing
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StDinosaurs. Do you need more reason? Dinosaurs.
Beautiful vista where laws are made, guards are changed, and the centennial flame burns eternal.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetBeautiful vista where laws are made, guards are changed, and the centennial flame burns eternal.
Essentials
Cooking up a fancy meal? Here's your stop for the fanciest ingredients!
21 locals recommend
The Red Apron
410 Gladstone AveCooking up a fancy meal? Here's your stop for the fanciest ingredients!
Loblaws
64 Isabella StBrand new Loblaws for all your food needs!
Arts & Culture
Here for Bluesfest? Take a stroll through downtown, and you'll be there in no time.
11 locals recommend
LeBreton Flats
Here for Bluesfest? Take a stroll through downtown, and you'll be there in no time.
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne VIP
325 Marché WayDinner and a movie... or dinner WHILE you movie!
Catch a play, symphony, or whatever else might catch your theatrical fancy.
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StCatch a play, symphony, or whatever else might catch your theatrical fancy.
Entertainment & Activities
House of TARG
1077 Bank StPinball and perogies, fun for the whole family!