The restaurants below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over C$70)
$$$ (C$35 to C$70)
$$ (C$20 to C$35)
$ (up to C$20)
The prices quoted are for a three course meal for one, with half a bottle of house wine or equivalent, tax included.
Le Cordon Bleu Signatures Restaurant
This charming French country-style restaurant serves the finest classic French cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute Master Chefs. Intimate nooks, impeccable service, perfect wine and food pairings, and an experience in exquisite taste and food artistry are
unforgettable at Le Cordon Bleu’s only five-diamond restaurant in the world.
453 Laurier Avenue East
Tel: (613) 236 2499.
Website:
www.signaturesrestaurant.comPrice: $$$$
Par-fyūm
This stylish, sexy bistro with mirrored bar and open kitchen serves imaginative dishes, favoring Québec seasonal produce cooked with French flair. Begin with Vincent’s exciting French Kiss cocktail, and complete the dining delight with passion-fruit-flavored crème brulée.
70 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Québec
Tel: (819) 770 1908.
Website:
www.par-fyum.comPrice: $$$
Courtyard Restaurant
This is an elegant, yet casual restaurant in a heritage stone building in the ByWard Market area. It is an excellent choice for Sunday brunch, with delectable French cuisine, mimosa cocktails and wicked desserts.
21 George Street
Tel: (613) 241 1516.
Website:
www.courtyardrestaurant.comPrice: $$
Parliament Pub
In view of the Parliament Buildings, this is the place to rub shoulders with politicians and overhear the talk on the Hill. It offers an intriguing selection of salads and sandwiches named after local politicians, whose caricatures adorn the walls.
101 Sparks Street
Tel: (613) 563 0636.
Website:
www.parliamentpub.comPrice: $$
The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro
This place serves what are quite likely the world’s best gourmet burgers, made with locally sourced fresh ingredients, imaginative combinations of delicate flavors and sustenance fit for a rugby team. Ion Aimers, alias the Big Cheese, has opened five stores in five years, all in industrial chic style, serving old-fashioned burgers and milkshakes.
580 Bank Street
Tel: (613) 235 0406.
Website:
www.worksburger.comPrice: $
Nightlife:Ottawa’s nightlife has a hopping pub scene focused on Elgin Street, Bank Street and the ByWard Market. Dance clubs, blues joints, karaoke and a multitude of Irish pubs draw a student and young professional crowd to party the night away. Last orders are at 0200 and bars stay open till 0245.
Bars: Social, at 537 Sussex Drive, is a Martini bar with great mojitos. It has an inviting atmosphere with live jazz, and draws a buzzing crowd.
The Heart and Crown, at 67 Clearance Street in the ByWard Market, is a popular Irish pub to drop in for a pint and some live music.
Grace O’Malley’s Pub, at 1150 Ogilvie Road, serves typical Irish pub fare with live music throughout the week.
Clubs: Learn to dance the salsa or merengue at the sizzling
Caliente Latin Night Club, 110 York Street (website:
www.calienteclub.net).
The Mercury Lounge at 56 ByWard (website:
www.mercurylounge.net) is a true soul club, attracting the jazz and blues crowd.
Live Music: Barrymore’s at 323 Bank Street (website:
www.barrymores.on.ca) is Ottawa’s premiere live music club, drawing top bands from around the country.
Fat Tuesdays, at 62 York Street in the ByWard Market (website:
www.fattuesdays.ca), is famous for its duelling pianos on Friday and Saturday nights.
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