This place is a true gem in the heart of Vieux-Hull. I had heard great things about it and finally…read moredecided to give it a trywow. Everything we ordered was a solid 10/10. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding: friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was exceptionalwe shared four appetizers and every single one was delicious. For main I had their grilled cheese, which was very original and incredibly good. I would definitely come back to this place without a doubt.

This place has good reviews and for good reason! I was looking for a simple French meal (we walked…read moreacross the bridge from Ottawa) and I was not disappointed here! I was immediately drawn to the Donald Duck dish (duck breast) and it was delicious. I wish there was more on the half size plate, because I finished it so fast. The duck was juicy and had a perfect amount of fat on it. And the veggies & garnishes were a great addition to the meal! Our server was very kind and helpful, and we loved the vibe of the place (inside and out). It's also located on a really cute street that's only for pedestrians! Come here if you're looking for solid French meal!

The food was impeccable and very well prepared. Since everything is made fresh per meal, you are…read moreallowed the pleasure of digesting your food between courses. Enjoy the ambience of this restaurant on an evening where the quality of the food and the ambience of the restaurant are more important than how quickly your food arrives.

This was an lovely restaurant in a lovely setting. The service was top notch and kind. It's a bit…read moreout of the way but we are up in Wakefield and it's perfect, and we don't have to drive in to the city. It was a bit pricy, but the price matched the quality. We definitely got what we paid for, and it was all marvelous! Highly recommend as it's farm to table to. All fresh, all kind service, clean place, plenty of parking.

The Short Version: Lovely large restaurant. Very popular…read morewith tourists and locals alike. Beautiful patio. Delicious food. The Long Version: My first time at Metropolitan was many years ago, before chronicling my food adventures was a thing for me, lol. I actually don't remember the food from that time at all (which is why I like documenting my experiences now). I recently returned for a continuing education event sponsored by a pharmaceutical company. The four course dinner I had there was great. As per the restaurant website, we got the "Group Dinner" menu, which is $72 a person. We started off with a bread basket and the bread was baguette slices which were warm and slightly crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Next up was a wild mushroom and truffle soup with spinach and Parmesan cheese. It was rich and creamy. Then we had a spinach salad with blueberries and strawberries. The balsamic vinaigrette was light and not too oily. The sunflower and pumpkin seeds added a nice crunchy texture. For my main, I got the Filet Mignon. I asked for it cooked medium and it was perfect. It came with asparagus which were deliciously al dente and mashed potatoes, which were not as smooth I expected, but still good. For dessert I chose the Chocolate Mousse Cake which was so soft and smooth and very rich. It was a great ending to an overall great meal. Service was pleasant and they kept our water glasses full and the wine was pouring freely. I had to drive home so only had a glass and a half. We were in a curtained off area and it wasn't too loud. We were able to hear the presentation clearly. There was at least one other event going on at the same time and of course regular restaurant customers, but the space is large enough that they could accommodate all this. They have a very large patio which is great for people watching. The restaurant is on poshy Sussex Drive, a stone's throw away from the Chateau Laurier. There's street parking or some paid parking structures nearby. Review #109 (2026)

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

This cozy French Canadian restaurant in the heart of ByWard Market in Ottawa Ontario Canada offers…read morecreative dishes. We sat inside without a reservation after 8pm. They also have outdoor seating. We shared the House Bread $8, Trout Filet $56 and Grilled Savoy Cabbage $22. It was all delicious. Our server was very friendly and efficient.

This place is rock solid. Good wine list. Think French tapas. Everybody orders two or three and…read moreshares. Service was impeccable in a very casual ambiance. Check out the photos. All the food was outstanding. Of note Duck Tartare, scallops and the pressed potatoes with egg on a smoke tomato sauce were worth going back the next to eat again. Yes, Duck tartare. Eat here.

This was, without question, the best meal and dining experience I've had in a very long time. It…read morerivals The French Laundry in every way--except the price, which makes it even better. Our party of four began with cocktails, warm olives, and focaccia, followed by the root vegetable salad, scallops, another round of that irresistible focaccia, the cod, and finally the lamb dish. Every course was exceptional--beautifully prepared, perfectly balanced, and absolutely delicious. We couldn't manage dessert this time, but that just gives us the perfect reason to return. I'm not sure when I will be back, but I hope I will have the opportunity to eat here again.

Solid place for dinner. It's a relatively smaller establishment and it's actually hard to tell what…read moreit's like inside b/c from the outside, the blinds kinda block the view. It's a quaint atmosphere with a nice bar. The staff are super attentive and helpful and very friendly. The food is fantastic up and down the menu - appetizers, entree, and dessert. They also have an extensive drink/cocktail menu that was great as well. Will definitely return when I'm back in the area.

Small but cozy, with a nice sized patio. Service was courteous, quick and efficient. Very nice menu…read morewith a lot of unique entrées & mains. With a dozen or so by the glass wines. Their specialty are a variety of tartars, beef, scallops, bison, and more. The meal started with a little "amuse-bouche" consisting of a bison and pork "creton" with a warm little multigrain bun. Delicious! To accompany the meal I selected a very nice Chilean Shiraz from the Aconcagua Valley, from the Viña Errázuriz family (Errazuriz Max Reserva Shiraz 2011, Aconcagua Valley). It was deep colored and full bodied, with wonderful berry tastes and lingering tart tannins. The wine can stand on its own but with the meal WOW. As entrée I started with the smoked duck confit salad. It came with a generous portion of smoked duck and a few slices of warm duck breast, with a simple vinaigrette and roasted pine nuts. Perfect.   As a main course I selected the Flank deer shallot (Bavette de cerf à l'échalotte) It was good, not great, I asked for med-rare and it came well done. Bummer. To accompany the main, I ordered a side foie gras poêlé. It came a few minutes late, but boy did it add that extra fantastic kick to the main dish, along with the wonderful Shiraz, it was a winner. I still enjoyed my main course of deer. The little potatoes it came with were fried in duck fat, and the vegies were simple but well-seasoned. Also there was a small sliver of a mini spinach omelet. The simple bland nature of the omelet was a perfect offset to the wonderful gameyness of the venison. Happiness.   To top off the meal I selected the stack of apples with rosemary caramel (étagère de pomme au caramel romarin) I know the sound of rosemary with caramel sounds weird, but let me tell you, it may not have been the best desert I ever had, but it was definitely the most interesting. Warning this desert is not for the sweet-toothed sugar lovers. It was not super sweet, it was tart with some rich caramel flavors infused with that rosemary aftertaste. Try it once, but be prepared for a taste bud roller-coaster. I enjoyed my meal very much and next time I hope to share GY Traiteur et Resto with my honey. Total for the meal 67.55 total not including tip. Overall I give GY a 3.5 out of 5 stars for a fancy French resto. I will be back and will hope for a four or four and a half. Perhaps I will try the tartar-trio.

Definetely an excellent gem among Ottawa's french community. It proves to be extremely authentic,…read moregiving off a very subtle yet displayed Francophone environment. I really loved their tartare as well as the quality of their chicken. The ambiance was nice, although there was a rowdy, white-trash bar almost right across the street. Overall- I'd go again; despite the location and long walk.

Food was amazing, beautiful and absolutely delicious. Service was incredibly friendly and helpful,…read morebeers and ciders were a great fit to the hip and skilled ambience.

Tucked under the stringed lights of Rue Laval in Gatineau, this small eatery is sure to please…read more Mainly outdoor seating under blue skies, we shared two appetizers and a main. We also had dessert, hello flan! All dishes were stand alone favorites! I think their menu changes but we had fois gras, spicy pork bites and lobster Mac and cheese, which came out bubbling! The lobster part was a cold lobster salad on bread and on top was grilled, bacon wrapped asparagus. Perfectly balanced. The wine and beer was also unique. I had orange white wine, which was delightful for summer! If you are visiting Ottawa, make the trip across the river for this gem! BTW- see photos for correct hours. They do not close at 7pm on Tuesday or I would not be writing this!

I have been to this restaurant many times actually frequently and food and service always excellent…read moreuntil last night. Made a reservation for 630 arrive and no table and told they are very busy. After ten minutes of waiting seated in a very loud part of the restaurant so ask to move somewhere where we can have a conversation. we are told by one of the owners that if we move outside we have to stay outside cause they are too busy. we were seated in a quieter corner where we could talk. Despite poor service and extremely loud atmosphere the food was very good. It is just too bad that a bit more respect in how speaking to customers wasn't there as there are many other restaurants in the area that would be happy to have people! Guess I will go there.

Food is very mediocre and overpriced, the server and owner are super rude, giving customers that…read morearen't white. They even charge for water and all the customers look miserable. Spent $200+ here for a special occasion and deeply regret it.