I popped in at Benny's specifically for a bowl of their soup. Their soups are absolutely top notch…read moreand hit the spot when you're craving something comforting on a cold day. They do have a beautiful menu of delicious offerings but that day was a very specific meal of soup for me. Will definitely be back for their mushrooms! The service was fantastic, and fast and it's got quite a bit of seating back there as well. It doesn't look like it would from the outside but it's quite spacious back there

Great spot right in the market that is casual, what upscale French cuisine and bistro items. They…read morehave a nice bakery in the French for those who just want a baked goods or fresh bread. The food is nicely curated with french flare Only downside is they are a bit overcommitted to the theme of French cuisine. For example, no cola or pepsi products because that is "not French". The coffee doesnt have anything but cows milk because oat milk is "not french". Just something to be aware of

Unbelievably good . This was without a doubt the best dining experience I've ever had. The service…read morewas exceptional, detailed and caring. The food is Michelin level and the drinks were so tasty. Deserts were also incredibly delicious. 1000000/10 could not recommend this enough. Ambience was very calm. And relaxing we went on a Wednesday night and it was very quiet. Many of the food choices were gluten free!! Very celiac friendly. The restaurant manager made plenty of recommendations and was extremely knowledgeable of local ingredients and wine selection

I'm very mixed on Ratatouille…read more The concept is that the chef traveled a lot and learned different cooking styles and blended them into a French fusion. The techniques are good. I just wish that he spent a little more time working in seasoning foods. None of our food was bad but none of it was standout great. I take that back; the ratatouille Wellington did actually taste good if you don't mind readiness in your ratatouille, which I guess I don't mind but don't prefer. Our server was very into food and did a great job describing the dishes. I was a little put off that he sort of sat/leaned his butt on the table next to us while he did so. It was almost too chilly in the restaurant but bearable. 3 stars: If someone else really wanted to go back, i guess I would, though reluctantly.

Sat at the bar with a glass of Sancerre and enjoyed the PEI Malpeque oysters as well as the PEI…read moremussels. The oysters were perfect brine and the mignonette along with the cocktail and horseradish were amazing accompaniments. Service was awesome. Great early solo supper in Ottawa while staying downtown in the ByWard market neighborhood. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a great Brasserie experience in Ottawa

Stopped by for dinner with some friends! Very easy to make a reservation on the website. For my…read moremeal, I got 6 oysters ($1.50 during hill hour 4-7pm everyday) and the braised veal ($37). Overall great meal and I was stuffed! Service was not bad as well.

We were celebrating the anniversary of the first night we met.... decades ago. I thought we should…read moretreat ourselves to a night at the Metcalfe hotel (separate review coming - fantastic place) but this is about Cocotte. We started our afternoon at the bar at Cocotte - the ambience is fantastic with their atrium that is stunning and the bar staff were just great. My wife had the "Ottawa Spark" - as cocktail with grapefruit and prosecco that she just loved. Great bar that I would go back to just to have a bevvie. Wonderful. After our pub crawl we made our way back to Cocotte for dinner where we had reservations. It was packed - no tables were empty and I later understood why. Service was a bit chaotic but at no time were we ignored or left behind. Multiple servers took care of us and it was great. The drinks came out well made and quickly despite how busy it was. It was the food that blew us away. I started with the beef tartar - absolutely fantastic. Their wine list isn't extensive but they have some real gems and we got a bottle and dove in. My wife ordered the salmon and she said it was "amazing." From my wife this is huge praise. I ordered the lamb shank.... the red wine/port reduction is the stuff of legends. Incredible. I was almost licking the plate clean. Then we went back for breakfast. Service was amazing like the night before and their breakfast was amazing. Huge portions, fantastic food, just everything we needed to celebrate our anniversary. For those who think the Ottawa food scene is weak, you need to come to Cocotte. It will blow your mind. I wish I could give them 6 stars. It was that good.

I have limited expectations of brunch spots, they fall between meh to acceptable. The ones that are…read moregood are rare and in Ottawa even rarer and in some cases even acceptable one's come with hour+ waits. This spot luckily takes reservations and with lots of seating even a walk in might work. The setup is decent and is at the lobby/entrance of a hotel. Lots of hustle and bustle the space can get very loud depending on where you are seated. Service was decent. Now for the food I had the Pain Perdu and person I was dining with had the croque monsieur. Pain Perdu though looking decadent was just ok. With the creme anglaise sauce having something off imo. Croque monsieur was decent apparently. They are somewhat reasonably priced. With the added benefit of reservation give them a try if in the area.

Cute place we found using Yelp. We needed lunch for the family and this place was perfect…read more I was able to get a bean burger that was delicious. The kids had an amazing macaroni and cheese and they even catered to my young son who wanted just cheese and bread. I had a side of poutine that was okay. But the veggie burger made It all worth while. :) Parking was in back and It is not a big lot. And again the service was top notch. Restroom was clean and the decor was fun. There was also a outdoor patio.

Visited Le Foubrac one day after work for a drink and a bite with two others. The service was quick…read moreand friendly and the location was really cute/a bit off the beaten path. I got a California chicken burger which was sooo juicy and the toppings were excellent. I paired this with a spicy caesar (can't go wrong!!). Overall I really enjoyed the visit. I found the prices a bit steep considering the burgers and sandwiches don't come with sides. The menu has a variety of options so k will definitely be back to try a few other items.

Ventured down to Manotick and was not disappointed. This cute bistro has a large outdoor patio that…read moreis mostly covered so it is nice and shady. I had to go inside to be greeted, which was a bit confusing as the sign out front said to wait to be seated. Regardless, I was able to walk up and get a nice patio table. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with shoestring fries. I also requested the creamy peppercorn sauce be on the side. I ended up mixing the creamy sauce with the hot sauce and it was an excellent choice. The fries were shoestring (one of my favourites), but were only semi-crispy. Next time I will ask them to be made extra crispy...just the way I like em. Definitely recommend a stop if you're in Manotick.

Every time we eat here, every box gets ticked. Food. Atmosphere. Service. Today was no exception…read more Salmon and steak were very satisfying. Sticky toffee pudding was the perfect end to another great meal.

My wife and I went there for dinner and considering it's a Wednesday, the place was nearly full…read more There is only one server and she was excellent, attending everybody and ensure their foods and needs are met. The food is very good, I order a margherita pizza and it tastes great, perhaps it is one of those stone oven which I can see from where I sat. The seafood is good and particularly the calamari is cooked just right and its homemade sauce is really nice. I will not consider this as a French cuisine restaurant but it definitely is a nice restaurant for the taste of the food and the size of the food. I am surprised we have this hidden gem restaurant in Orleans. Highly recommended to anyone who lives in Orleans to give it a try.

Been here once before pre 2020. I had the burger and salad back then. Today I got the crab cake and…read morecalamari as apps. Both gluten free and very tasty. For my main I got Canard a l'orange it came with mash potatoes and broccoli. Everything was good and flavourful. Finished with a creme brûlée price online are a bit different than at location.

Amazing food, with an excellent wine pairing by a knowledgeable waiter/sommelier. Plenty of…read morechoices for food. The atmosphere is rustic and romantic. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I feel it was a very fair value for such a great experience!

The service was great, very attentive. The decor and ambiance were very cute…read more The squash and apple soup was delicious. We liked their terrine as well. The downside, the duck confit sauce was too salty and the sweetbread was not very tasty either (compared to another place we have tried). I'll probably won't go back again.