Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Allium
87 Holland AveDelicious, sophisticated food. Mains at $25-29.
delicious food, great ambiance, smart cocktails, support the community- $1 from every burger donated to a women's shelter.
Mains: $24-29.
22 locals recommend
Absinthe
1208 Wellington St. Wdelicious food, great ambiance, smart cocktails, support the community- $1 from every burger donated to a women's shelter.
Mains: $24-29.
all vegetarian restaurant, much is organic, sold by weight, cafeteria-style.
28 locals recommend
The Table Vegetarian Restaurant
1230 Wellington St. Wall vegetarian restaurant, much is organic, sold by weight, cafeteria-style.
possibly the most authentic thai food I've had in Ottawa. and, sticky rice! mains: $10-18
29 locals recommend
Siam Bistro
1268 Wellington St. Wpossibly the most authentic thai food I've had in Ottawa. and, sticky rice! mains: $10-18
This is a cafe-resto, a good place to get a sweet and a coffee and if you decide you're hungry, they have great soups, salads and main dishes. somewhat pricey, but good quality.
24 locals recommend
Thyme & Again
1255 Wellington St. WThis is a cafe-resto, a good place to get a sweet and a coffee and if you decide you're hungry, they have great soups, salads and main dishes. somewhat pricey, but good quality.
locally-owned, fair trade coffee and tea chain with healthy lunch options.
Also at Wellington at Caroline.
210 locals recommend
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.locally-owned, fair trade coffee and tea chain with healthy lunch options.
Also at Wellington at Caroline.
Friendliest lebanese food resto ever! Portions are huge and delicious, I think this place won a people's choice award for best grilled meats in Ottawa.
10 locals recommend
Les Grillades
85 Holland AveFriendliest lebanese food resto ever! Portions are huge and delicious, I think this place won a people's choice award for best grilled meats in Ottawa.
Drinks & Nightlife
The LCBO is across the street and a block further away from home.
HPH is a hipster hangout pub with cool light fixtures and interesting if somewhat pricey food - marinated cheese curds anyone?
63 locals recommend
The Hintonburg Public House
1020 Wellington St. W The LCBO is across the street and a block further away from home.
HPH is a hipster hangout pub with cool light fixtures and interesting if somewhat pricey food - marinated cheese curds anyone?
Shopping
Women's clothes from Canadian designers, jewellery and one off handicrafts. tres chic!
17 locals recommend
Flock Boutique
1275 Wellington St. WWomen's clothes from Canadian designers, jewellery and one off handicrafts. tres chic!
Everything Else
Victoire
1282 Wellington St. WWomen's hipster clothing from local (?) designers
Essentials
The hintonburg market is directly across the street from the map indicator. It has basic groceries, lunch take out, and high end snack foods and organic items.
Hintonburg Community Centre
1064 Wellington St. WThe hintonburg market is directly across the street from the map indicator. It has basic groceries, lunch take out, and high end snack foods and organic items.
One of the nearest grocery stores with fresh produce, local, organic options, and baked goods brought in. Bonus, it's right across from the bagel shop!
29 locals recommend
Herb & Spice Shop Wellington
1310 Wellington St. WOne of the nearest grocery stores with fresh produce, local, organic options, and baked goods brought in. Bonus, it's right across from the bagel shop!