I had dinner at Blue Diamond with my husband and our friends (another couple). Overall, I thought…read morethe food was ok. The curries were very flavourful, but mine was too oily for my liking, and I found the rice was dry. I originally ordered the chicken tandoori, but our server, who was also the owner, advised me that it was more of an appetizer (even though it was $15, and not listed under appetizers), and suggested the Chicken Tikka Masala ($16) instead, so I went with his recommendation. I also ordered peas rice ($5). My husband got the Lamb Vindaloo ($18) and was going to share my peas rice, but the owner recommended that he get his own rice, and so he ordered the naan ($2.50), but we ended up receiving and being charged for the upgraded garlic naan ($3) and an order of plain rice ($4) for husband. We had way too much rice with the 2 orders. We didn't complain because we thought maybe the owner misunderstood, and we didn't make ourselves clear enough. However, I do have the feeling that we were "upsold" so the bill would run higher. Our friends also received twice the amount of rice that they thought they ordered (and of course they were charged for what they received). They ordered the Chicken Korma ($15), the Lamb Curry ($18), Garlic Naan ($3) and one order of plain rice ($4), but they got 2 orders of rice ($8) in addition to everything else they ordered. The Chicken Tikka Masala was really flavourful and I liked that the chicken was large chunks of boneless breast meat. It was not spicy. I found it too oily for my liking though. The Lamb Vindaloo was less oily, and had large chunks of lean boneless lamb. I liked that the lamb didn't taste gamey. The Vindaloo sauce was very spicy and flavourful. Both the plain rice and the peas rice were very dry. The peas rice was just plain rice speckled with a few green peas. When the curry sauces were added to the rice, it tasted better, but I didn't like the rice on its own. However, I did enjoy the garlic naan. It was hot and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with the right amount of chewiness. It was garlicky too. Service was ok, but not all that friendly. One of our friends had to ask twice for water. They have 2 pool tables and they are $1 a play, which is pretty good. They also have a jukebox. The owner and chef are Indian and so their specialty is Indian food, but they also serve regular pub food like wraps, burgers and poutine. They also have some fusion items like butter chicken poutine, and tandoori chicken wrap. The restaurant is located in a strip mall and there's lots of free parking.

Update: my previous concern of pricing may have been premature, as I'm pretty sure that most…read morerestaurants have increased prices during the pandemic. Furthermore, we've since tried some other Indian restaurants that were equally priced with equal or smaller servings, but nowhere near the same depth of flavours. In fact, one of the most popular Indian restaurants in West Ottawa in Britannia charges $5-7 more per dish. Not certain the size because they are currently closed until further notice. Just be aware that for 3 or 4 dishes plus bread and an appetizer for two people, expect to pay $100 all in here.... but you'll each get three good meals out of it. Still the best I've found within range of Kanata-Stittsville.

We were a table of eight and everyone enjoyed their meals. Sam was our waiter and he was excellent…read moretending to seven women and one guy. One commented that the coffee was so so. People ordered dishes like Eggs Benedict, the roast beef dip, breakfast, which they allowed us to order 20 minutes past the time, and everyone was very pleased with the portions and the food itself. We sat at a table beside the bar, and it was nice and secluded from the rest of the restaurant. Very pleased that I booked here at this restaurant for our reunion get together. We had a great time! Thanks again, Sam! You're truly a professional!

I stopped by Chances R on my way to Montreal because I was looking for a breakfast restaurant…read more Looking at their menu it seems like they're more lunch and dinner oriented with about 5 breakfast options. I got the breakfast with meat and pancakes. Everything was good. Service was fast. It was a week before Christmas on a Thursday and the restaurant was packed. They gave us the last seat without a reservation. Overall a pleasant experience, my only complaint is that they only gave me 2 slices of bacon. I feel like that's not a lot. Everything else was great.

Quality is rarely an accident; it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent…read moreexecution. Kudos to Front-of-House (FOH), Back-of-House (BOH), and management!!! Lunch yesterday--my wife n' I visited for the first time--celebrating my birthday. Work colleagues had raved about the good food and service at The Cheshire Cat Pub. Our visit absolutely confirmed their perceptions--wow!!! Based on our experience we'll add an additional x15+++ to their 'rave' sentiments. A dedicated a top notch team effort from reservation, meal and final wrap up! The food, venue, the entire Cheshire Cat Pub Team working in unison made for an outstanding birthday celebration experience! We started our lunch with amber beer on tap, followed by Hot Beef & Yorkie, 2 piece FIsh n' Chips and Sticky Toffee Pudding & tea. To the The Cheshire Cat Pub...your teamwork and dedication to excellance is commendable. Kudos to all of you.

I really enjoyed my cocktail from the Cheshire Cat and my boyfriend enjoyed his beer on tap…read more My one issue is how busy it is and how it was kept extremely cold. It felt as though the staff had a hard time being attentive to the demand. I did appreciate the glasses customized to the Cheshire Cat, as well as the ambiance. I would've appreciated going on a quieter evening, if that exists.

Me and 4 friends just left the place after ordering the 16 pieces mixed, and 6 thighs. The…read moreseasoning is bad, the chicken is boneless and has a weird flavours. If you want to eat fried flower this is the spot. The fries are good. They have cheap sauces for dipping and cheap ketchup. The place is also a bit dirty for a restaurant.

Holy shit is this chicken ever good. I'll take this over…read moreany of the other fried chicken chains (KFC can SMD!) Boneless thighs combo is really tasty. Not greasy at all - just scrumptious. Perfectly seasoned. Fries are decent but not sure they are fresh cut. I think this would stand them out even more if they were. But perhaps I'm wrong. 100% will return.

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.

I went out for a quick bite to eat while my wife and daughter rested and was glad to find this…read moreplace in the shopping center while running errands. Cool food trailer take out set up with plenty of tables for seating. The women behind the counter were super friendly despite just getting slammed with a lot of online orders. I ordered their Wham Burger! since that seems to be their signature. It came out pretty quickly and looked amazing. The patties were sticking out over the edge, cheese nice and melted and the toasted bun was great. This burger despite being so big and seemingly messy held together great. Their Wham sauce is really good. I devoured this burger and wanted to get another. One of the better burgers I have had in awhile.

So good! Delicious food, great variety of menu items and the staff are the absolute sweetest!read more

This place was recommended to us by the person we were house-sitting for. I can see why. This place…read morehas a great indoor space and outdoor space, and on a hot day it was nice to be inside for a bit. Looks like they probably do some concerts since they have a nice stage set up in the back. Servers were really friendly getting us situated with our daughter and the wagon we use to transport her around. Very family friendly as we saw several other parents with strollers as well. Nice menu and a lot of good beer options. Opted to try their radler and it was delicious, before I remembered I'm not supposed to have grapefruit. The waitress was quick to get me a replacement Guinness. The food came out pretty quick. My wife got the Tuna Poke Wonton, which came out deconstructed I guess... actually ended up working out pretty well. It was quite good, but the poke wasn't nearly as fresh as what we are used to in California. My chicken burger was delicious, the cranberry and brie on it made me feel like thanksgiving. It was really hearty and heavy for a chicken burger, but worth it! The highlight might be the kids menu though. The kids can pick from 4 items Poutine, Fish & Chips, Burger & Fries, or Mac n Cheese. But, it comes with a drink and dessert. Clearly our daughter was on cloud 9 getting chocolate milk and ice cream included in her meal. Her poutine was quite good too, not too salty, nice gravy flavor and melty curds. If you're in the area this is a great stop for food or drinks or both.

A Barrhaven staple for over 35 years. To be around that long they are definitely checking off the…read moreright boxes. Tge varied menu has something for everyone. The service is great and the atmosphere is comfortable to say the least.

Really the best smoked meat in Ottawa. Great Sammy and…read moresolid fresh cut fries. Rideau bakery rye and crunchy vinegar based slaw. One of my go to joints for out of towners to try smoked meat. Sketchy area - oh, Vanier!

The establishment was a good place to go for breakfast and lunch…read more The food was good. Run by 1 person and the service was good too. Inside the space was a good size with tables and chairs. It may have CLOSED during the pandemic.

Ambiance: very cool; very hip, BUT not too cool! A very welcoming place to the wide range of folks…read morewho came in. We had the Chorizo Sausage Pizza and the Fish and Chips. Both were excellent. Service was attentive and kind. This to me was a bit of a hidden gem. We plan to come back, next time in Ottawa!

Lovely spot for a quick lunch, delicious food and absolutely hit the spot. Upgraded the fries to…read moretruffle fries and so worth it! Very balanced burger and would go again if I'm in the area.

What? Haven't I reviewed this fabulous coffee shop, yet??! How can that be?? Ritual opened up…read moreduring the pandemic, on November 27, 2021, in an antique building that used to house the Historic Green's Hotel, on Stittsville Main St., between Abbott and the Trans Canada Trail. When trains still serviced Stittsville (running on tracks that ran along what is now the TCT), instead of all the cars we have now, there was a stop here, in Ottawa's true west end. This location is imbued with history! I love it when an old space is rejuvenated . Too that all off with fabulous coffees and good cafe food, and we have a winner here!! I do have to admit that it does get busy, and especially with special rules due to the pandemic, it can fill up pretty quickly. We like to go during the day on the weekend, but we don't like to line up outside the building to get our fix. They've only been open less than a month and already they're that busy! We like to go evenings as well. The best service is when the owner, Chi, is here. The staff is fairly young and trendy and still learning the ropes. Welcome to Stittsville!!

The ladies working at Ritual on Main are always very pleasant and friendly…read more I really enjoyed my matcha, but when I've had coffees in the pasta there hasn't always been latte art and the coffee/espresso is just ok. For tea, they don't have loose leaf which definitely diminishes the quality which they provide. I like that it's in a neighborhood and locally owned, but the shop itself is just OK.