Time to warm up and explore the delicious side that Ottawa has to offer! Whether you crave Greek, Italian, French, Chinese, Thai, or Sushi… Ottawa has you covered. A great place to stroll around to find a bite to eat is Sparks St. This pedestrian stroll is loaded with great restaurants as well as cool bars. Elgin St. (at the end of Sparks St) is another great option and easy to maneuver on foot. If you want to head back to the Byward Market, it’s a sure bet to find something to make everyone happy. A few of my top restaurants in Ottawa are listed here.

Top Ottawa Restaurants

1.Vittoria Trattoria

This romantic and quaint dining option in Ottawa has 3 locations. The more popular and easily accessed location is in the Byward Market. It’s authentic, it’s delicious, and it is exactly what you would expect out of an Italian restaurant. Boasting Ottawa’s premier Italian experience, Vittoria Trattoria wants you to come to the heart of it and dive into a culinary adventure. Definitely one of the top restaurants in Ottawa. $$$ How to get there.

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2.The Grand Pizzeria and bar

The Grand is a true Ottawa landmark. Built on the site of the original Grand Hotel that opened in 1882, they seem to really understand how important history is. It shines through in the old-world recipes they use when preparing your pizza. What’s better than delicious pizza? Experiencing it with a slice of history! a unique experience is had dining here as their wood-burning oven sits in the middle of the dining room. As you relax in their dining room, you watch the Pizzaoli craft each meal using the recipes and techniques that have made Napoletana pizza famous. $$ How to get there.

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3.Wasabi Sushi bar

Wasabi is located in the heart of the Byward Market in downtown Ottawa. In addition to a large assortment of fresh sushi and sashimi, their menu offers Teriyaki, Ramen, and an Izakaya menu for you to share and enjoy. $$ How to get there.

4.Heart and Crown pub

A true Irish pub. This is a really unique restaurant and bar in Ottawa’s Byward Market as it consists of 5 pubs under 1 roof with 6 patios that make-up what is locally known as Ottawa’s Irish Village. Featuring Irish-inspired dishes, live music daily and domestic & international sporting events; there’s a little something for everybody. Get there for a cold pint of Guinness and some real Irish comfort food. When talking to folks who are from Ottawa or who have traveled there, they will surely know where you’ve been if mention The Crown. $$ How to get there.

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5. Elgin Street diner

If you want to finally dig into that POUTINE you’ve been hearing about! Voted best Ottawa’s best diner, best 24-hour spot, best breakfast, best poutine, best milkshake, and the restaurant with the best service … how can you go wrong? Seriously though… don’t leave without trying the Poutine. When in Rome EH? The proof is in the over 10,000 (ten thousand) pounds of potatoes are hand cut into tasty little French fries. Why not pair it with one of their 15 flavors of milkshakes? If you want to get really authentic, try the Butter Tart milkshake…again, trust me. I’m Canadian! The Diner has been recognized by “Cheapeat” as one of the city’s best dining values… so get there. You WILL “Poutine” that in your mouth. Any time of day as it is open 24 hrs! This is a MUST for any top restaurants of Ottawa list. $ How to get there.

6. Tony Capone’s Italian Grill

As expected, Little Italy is the mecca for authentic Italian food in Ottawa. Boasting Ottawa’s premier Italian experience, Tony Capone’s wants you to come to the heart of it. Some of their popular dishes include the chicken panini, the cannelloni, and the chicken parmigiana! Don’t be jaded by the lack of curb appeal as you approach. Once inside you won’t be disappointed! Little Italy is a must when in Ottawa. It isn’t large, but the impression it will leave you with is! $$$ How to get there

All of these are within walking distance in the downtown core. Bon Appetite!