Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Food Scene

Amazing ramen bowl! Favourite in Ottawa. About $15 for a large portion Get the regular or spicy :)
Ginza Ramen Sushi and Sake Bar
280 Elgin St
Amazing ramen bowl! Favourite in Ottawa. About $15 for a large portion Get the regular or spicy :)
Best green chicken curry I've ever had. Atmosphere is ok - small dining room which makes this an excellent takeout or delivery option.
Coriander Thai Cuisine
282 Kent Street
Best green chicken curry I've ever had. Atmosphere is ok - small dining room which makes this an excellent takeout or delivery option.
Favourite tacos I've tried thus far. Go for: #1 - Eggplant, #2 Ox - Tongue, #3 - Tuna tartare. Top 10 new restaurant in Canada the year it opened. More expensive but really cool urban vibe.
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El Camino
380 Elgin St
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Favourite tacos I've tried thus far. Go for: #1 - Eggplant, #2 Ox - Tongue, #3 - Tuna tartare. Top 10 new restaurant in Canada the year it opened. More expensive but really cool urban vibe.
Awesome breakfast/brunch spot featuring freshly baked sweet ad savoury scones. Budget friendly.
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The SconeWitch (Elgin)
150 Elgin St
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Awesome breakfast/brunch spot featuring freshly baked sweet ad savoury scones. Budget friendly.
Ottawa's local coffee shop: quality coffee, lattes & snacks served in a laid-back, earthy atmosphere.
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Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.
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Ottawa's local coffee shop: quality coffee, lattes & snacks served in a laid-back, earthy atmosphere.
This is a real treat! Galley style restaurant serving small plates inspired by Italian cooking. Always delicious. Young & urban feel. $$$
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Town
296 Elgin St
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This is a real treat! Galley style restaurant serving small plates inspired by Italian cooking. Always delicious. Young & urban feel. $$$
Well-known Ottawa franchise. All you can eat or a la carte sushi (& karaoke bar upstairs)!
Sushi Kan 3
228 Albert St
Well-known Ottawa franchise. All you can eat or a la carte sushi (& karaoke bar upstairs)!
Greek small plates fine dining. Delicious & great prices. Plenty of gluten-free options. Another cool restaurant in a heritage home. Order the flaming cheese!
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Aroma Meze
239 Nepean St
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Greek small plates fine dining. Delicious & great prices. Plenty of gluten-free options. Another cool restaurant in a heritage home. Order the flaming cheese!
Authentic Spanish tapas restaurant in an old brick home. Scrumptious small plates and a cozy atmosphere. Save or splurge - you choose how many courses you'd like.
222 Lyon St N
222 Lyon Street North
Authentic Spanish tapas restaurant in an old brick home. Scrumptious small plates and a cozy atmosphere. Save or splurge - you choose how many courses you'd like.
Long-time authentic Canadian pizza place franchise in Ottawa. Perfect for take-out since it's only a few blocks away. Thick crust and pretty cheesy!
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Colonnade Pizza
280 Metcalfe St
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Long-time authentic Canadian pizza place franchise in Ottawa. Perfect for take-out since it's only a few blocks away. Thick crust and pretty cheesy!
Go early for weekend brunch because this place gets packed with hipsters! God love'em. They have board games and it's not uncommon to order a beer as of 11 a.m. Try the Huevos Rancheros (spicy eggs).
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The Manx Pub
370 Elgin St
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Go early for weekend brunch because this place gets packed with hipsters! God love'em. They have board games and it's not uncommon to order a beer as of 11 a.m. Try the Huevos Rancheros (spicy eggs).
Massive weekend brunch menu! One of my favs in Ottawa. So many choices and a huge dining hall so you shouldn't have to line-up. Go before the 10 a.m. post-church rush and you'll be laughing.
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The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin St
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Massive weekend brunch menu! One of my favs in Ottawa. So many choices and a huge dining hall so you shouldn't have to line-up. Go before the 10 a.m. post-church rush and you'll be laughing.
Quality local ingredients, urban fine dining, modern decor with rustic touches. One of Ottawa's newest trendy restaurants. Can't go wrong with anything on the changing menu. $$$
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Fauna
425 Bank St
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Quality local ingredients, urban fine dining, modern decor with rustic touches. One of Ottawa's newest trendy restaurants. Can't go wrong with anything on the changing menu. $$$
Timmy's one block from apartment :) Makes my dad happy when he visits.
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Tim Hortons
99 Rideau St
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Timmy's one block from apartment :) Makes my dad happy when he visits.
Seeing as Ottawa is the Shawarma capital of the world, you should get a sandwich in the city. Meat is super moist here. I like the falafel salad as a vegetarian - huge portion.
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Shawarma King
395 Bank St
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Seeing as Ottawa is the Shawarma capital of the world, you should get a sandwich in the city. Meat is super moist here. I like the falafel salad as a vegetarian - huge portion.
Local coffee shop if you prefer over a chain.
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The Ministry of Coffee
274 Elgin St
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Local coffee shop if you prefer over a chain.
Amazing vegetarian spot! Open late (has liquor license or alcohol-free kombucha on tap).
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Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin St
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Amazing vegetarian spot! Open late (has liquor license or alcohol-free kombucha on tap).
The darkest poutine gravy in town! 24-7 diner busy for breakfast or late-night munchies.
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Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin St
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The darkest poutine gravy in town! 24-7 diner busy for breakfast or late-night munchies.
Amazing new spot for healthy fast (but quality) greek food (with tons of vegetarian and vegan options).
Pi·Rho Grill-Elgin St
346 Elgin St
Amazing new spot for healthy fast (but quality) greek food (with tons of vegetarian and vegan options).

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a full service 5-star dining restaurant so if you want to spend the big bucks, go for dinner. Otherwise, ask to sit at the wine bar, have some red, white or bubbly and share an appetizer.
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Beckta Dining & Wine
150 Elgin St
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This is a full service 5-star dining restaurant so if you want to spend the big bucks, go for dinner. Otherwise, ask to sit at the wine bar, have some red, white or bubbly and share an appetizer.
Incredible cocktails! Plus it's only a block from my place. Dress up your outfit a tad. The menu is pretty exotic and constantly changing. Best feature: a Speakeasy behind a bookcase open Wed. - Sat.!
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Union Local 613
315 Somerset St W
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Incredible cocktails! Plus it's only a block from my place. Dress up your outfit a tad. The menu is pretty exotic and constantly changing. Best feature: a Speakeasy behind a bookcase open Wed. - Sat.!
Good spot for legit wings, sports watching and cold beer. Nothing fancy.
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St. Louis Bar & Grill
399 Elgin St
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Good spot for legit wings, sports watching and cold beer. Nothing fancy.
Belgian beerhouse and restaurant: 100s of beers to choose from! Live music on weekends. Delicious moules & frites. Check out the Spark St. shopping while you're there.
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Bier Markt
156 Queen St
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Belgian beerhouse and restaurant: 100s of beers to choose from! Live music on weekends. Delicious moules & frites. Check out the Spark St. shopping while you're there.
Modern English pub: busy atmosphere for after-work drinks and plenty of pub fare. Nothing fancy but if you're single or meeting friends, it's a happening place, especially on the patio in the summer.
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Sir John A Pub
284 Elgin St
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Modern English pub: busy atmosphere for after-work drinks and plenty of pub fare. Nothing fancy but if you're single or meeting friends, it's a happening place, especially on the patio in the summer.
Bar is like hanging out in one of many differently themed living rooms. Upstairs above Pure Kitchen. Cocktails, loungy, DJ and healthy appetizers served. Good place to go before or after a meal at Pure Kitchen downstairs.
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Charlotte
340b Elgin St
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Bar is like hanging out in one of many differently themed living rooms. Upstairs above Pure Kitchen. Cocktails, loungy, DJ and healthy appetizers served. Good place to go before or after a meal at Pure Kitchen downstairs.

Essentials

Great spot for a baguette or loaf of bread! Coffee, breakfast and lunch items too.
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Bread & Sons
195 Bank St
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Great spot for a baguette or loaf of bread! Coffee, breakfast and lunch items too.
Grocery store 2 blocks away.
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Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank St
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Grocery store 2 blocks away.
Cute local grocer with hippie organic vibe :) <3 I love the Rinag baked veggie simosas - cheap and quick snack or lunch. Check out their wellness shop across the street.
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Herb & Spice Food Shop
375 Bank St
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Cute local grocer with hippie organic vibe :) <3 I love the Rinag baked veggie simosas - cheap and quick snack or lunch. Check out their wellness shop across the street.

Getting Around

Nearest gas station.
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Petro-Canada
292 Rideau St
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Nearest gas station.
Closest Enterprise rental spot.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1615 Laperriere Ave
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Closest Enterprise rental spot.

Parks & Nature

Great park for young kids. Many benches, grass, trees. Think frisbee or grab a coffee at Tim Horton's or Art House Café across the street and sit on a bench. You might see people doing Tai chi or drinking beers, eclectic crowd.
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Dundonald Park
516 Somerset St W
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Great park for young kids. Many benches, grass, trees. Think frisbee or grab a coffee at Tim Horton's or Art House Café across the street and sit on a bench. You might see people doing Tai chi or drinking beers, eclectic crowd.
Hiking, biking, snowshoeing or skiing in Gatineau Provincial Park and checking out the quaint restaurants in Chelsea (homemade ice cream, candle factory, Chelsea pub, Mama Theresa italian restaurant, etc.) is a lovely day in the countryside.
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Công viên Gatineau
33 Chem. Scott
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Hiking, biking, snowshoeing or skiing in Gatineau Provincial Park and checking out the quaint restaurants in Chelsea (homemade ice cream, candle factory, Chelsea pub, Mama Theresa italian restaurant, etc.) is a lovely day in the countryside.
This is where many activities happen including Winterlude, Jazzfest and Lights Across Canada. When no events are being held here, there are benches and grass to relax. Also a water fountain and historical statues.
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Công viên Liên hiệp
Elgin Street
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This is where many activities happen including Winterlude, Jazzfest and Lights Across Canada. When no events are being held here, there are benches and grass to relax. Also a water fountain and historical statues.
This is the most beautiful park in downtown Ottawa. You can see the Rideau Canal, its locks, the Ottawa River, Quebec, Parliament and in April-May, the beautiful tulips. Lots of space to sit or play.
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Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie Avenue
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This is the most beautiful park in downtown Ottawa. You can see the Rideau Canal, its locks, the Ottawa River, Quebec, Parliament and in April-May, the beautiful tulips. Lots of space to sit or play.

Entertainment & Activities

This is an awesome new development with shops, restaurants, bars, a movie theatre (including VIP & 3D cinemas), a park, a skate park, a skating rink, outdoor yoga classes in the summer, flea markets, fresh farmers' markets, special events, concerts and much more! It is next to TD Place where our CFL team plays, the Ottawa Redblacks. Walk 35 minutes or drive and park underground for a fee.
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Lansdowne Park
Marché Way
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This is an awesome new development with shops, restaurants, bars, a movie theatre (including VIP & 3D cinemas), a park, a skate park, a skating rink, outdoor yoga classes in the summer, flea markets, fresh farmers' markets, special events, concerts and much more! It is next to TD Place where our CFL team plays, the Ottawa Redblacks. Walk 35 minutes or drive and park underground for a fee.
Indie theatre for cinephiles.
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ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau St
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Indie theatre for cinephiles.
Indie theatre for cinephiles.
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Mayfair Theatre
1074 Bank St
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Indie theatre for cinephiles.

Arts & Culture

Mixed arts space for local talent. Open mic every Tuesday, Near daily events such as plays, stand-up comedy, bands, fundraisers, etc. Above Dunn's on Elgin St. (Dunn's food served through LIVE on Elgin bar).
LIVE! on Elgin
220 Elgin St
Mixed arts space for local talent. Open mic every Tuesday, Near daily events such as plays, stand-up comedy, bands, fundraisers, etc. Above Dunn's on Elgin St. (Dunn's food served through LIVE on Elgin bar).
Brand new art gallery. Open the latest of all the museums/galleries in Ottawa (until 9pm most nights). Free entry. Great café/restaurant inside. Must-see.
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Ottawa Art Gallery
50 Mackenzie King Bridge
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Brand new art gallery. Open the latest of all the museums/galleries in Ottawa (until 9pm most nights). Free entry. Great café/restaurant inside. Must-see.
Come here for symphonies, English or French theatre, concerts, musicals and more.
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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
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Come here for symphonies, English or French theatre, concerts, musicals and more.
Permanent and temporary exhibits. Huge mother spider statue outside entrance.
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National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr
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Permanent and temporary exhibits. Huge mother spider statue outside entrance.