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.

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!

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.

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.

Cute spot. We went for standup comedy. The brownie was particularly good. Probably not ideal for…read morevegetarian.

This is my favourite restaurant in Vieux Hull. The service is great, the selection delicious and…read moreit's always buzzing with people at the lunch hour. My favourite thing to order is the crevettes au gratin. Paired with a rosé and a seat on the patio on a sunny day and you've got paradise. They have pastas, soups and sandwiches as well. It's best to make a reservation ahead of time for lunch, as hungry bureaucrats tend to gather here.

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.