Buyers and Cellars is a welcome, fresh face in the Centretown neighbourhood. Their sommeliers are…read moreincredibly knowledgeable, care deeply and work really hard (without breaking a sweat) to bring classy service. Since the Buzz disappeared mid-pandemic, there has been a wine bar sized hole in the heart of Centretown. My first introduction to Buyers and Cellars was a birthday celebration where my friend treated me to a tasting. It was every bit as girly and glamorous as you imagine. We were all dressed up and sampled 5 wines - 1 oz each and "travelled" from the Alps of Switzerland and Italy to Chile. My friend and I chatted happily in between tastings while the sommelier regaled us with stories of each winery, how long they had been in business, and how many of the wines they sell can only be found here. Imagine! These rich tasting wines not available anywhere else in the country. The wine from the Alps , for example, is only made in very small batches. I bought a bottle and I was hooked. I have since gone back twice - once when I was in a pinch and couldn't get to the LCBO or it was close to closing - and this evening. The second time I came away with two bottles and a free glass of wine. Tonight, I stopped in to pick up a nice bottle of wine for dinner on Friday, and asked if it wasn't too busy if I could sit and have a drink. The sommelier happily obliged and poured me three 1oz glasses, each of a rossa, carmeniere and a Croatian red wine. The Croatian, called Dika, was my favourite, so I bought two bottles ($60). The bartender comped my tasting, and I was happily on my way... but I'll be back!

Great place to explore rare varietals. Comfortable atmosphere to study wines. They carry phenomenal…read morewines from less popular regionsI picked up Jordanian Barbera and Mencia from Spain. Def coming back on my next visit to Ottawa. :)

The customer service at the Wine Station on Bank Street is the best I have ever seen. I highly…read morerecommend working here as your first job to get the best customer service training, and I'll go so far as to say great work experience, you know, get a good start to life. Made three different wines here: A fabulous Sparkling Apricot & Peach, a delicious Blood Orange Island Mist Sangria, and a Limited Edition White. All of them were right on point. 2 of these choices were based on talking with Jason and telling him what we are looking for, and he hit the profile bang on. The place is super cute, clean, and organized. Jason, the owner, and his staff are top-notch in knowledge, serviceability, and connection. Thanks Guys, we will surely see you again!!

This place is incredible! Delicious high quality product and the most helpful friendly staff you…read morecould ask for. A family business that feels warm but professional at every stage. I bottled on my own and was offered help in every stage as well. I was making wine elsewhere and recently realised that I was just not finding the quality good enough to serve to friends. I made the pink Pinot and was super impressed but THEN made the Prosecco type in only a few weeks and last night my guests drank TEN bottles!! it was such a hit. Delicious and reasonable. I had one guest who will be making it for her wedding! I had LCBO wine beside it and they went for the Wine station Prosecco (Champagnade) every time. Plus popping those corks made it feel special! Thanks for suggesting it and rushing it for me Jason!! A Happy customer....Tina.

Love this vineyard. And sitting in the big Adirondack red chairs…read more Most northerly vineyard in Canada? Or Ontario. Something like that. Never enough staff. But friendly. Wine very $$$. But decent. I always leave with at least one bottle after sharing a small flight. My fave is the German one. Don't ask me to spell it. Lol. I'll take a pic of it. Big tent for rainy days on site. Gets an extra point for being dog friendly. Food/kitchen has changed and the menu is more varied. Lots of parking in the lot. I would recommend to anyone and while in Carp there is a lot of other cute places to see there too!

I highly recommend the KIN Vineyards tour for new wine enthusiasts seeking a private experience…read more The insightful tips, diverse tastings, and delightful bites made for a fantastic overall experience. Celebrated my bachelorette here, and everyone couldn't stop praising the tour. The added option to linger, either enjoying the on-site seating or heading to Jos restaurant, coupled with its pet and family-friendly atmosphere, enhanced the visit. Je recommande vivement la visite des vignobles KIN pour les nouveaux amateurs de vin recherchant une expérience privée. Les conseils avisés, les dégustations variées et les délicieuses bouchées ont créé une expérience globalement fantastique. J'ai célébré mon enterrement de vie de jeune fille ici, et tout le monde n'arrêtait pas de faire l'éloge de la visite. L'option supplémentaire de rester un moment, que ce soit en profitant des sièges sur place ou en allant au restaurant Jos, associée à son atmosphère conviviale pour les animaux de compagnie et les familles, a enrichi la visite.

We booked the nocturnal snowshoe evening and it was fantastic! Everything was so well organized…read morefrom pickup to drop off. I personally was challenged but felt like a million bucks when we finished the hike! Our guide was funny and attentive to make sure everyone was having a good time and taking breaks when needed. I will be looking into the other tours offered because this evening was so good!!

From the owner: We provide the highest level of customer service and safety is our number one concern. Also, we…read moreprovide unique local experiences that allow guests to live memorable adventures here in the Outaouais region. All our tours have been developed in partnership with local business and communities to create the most authentic experiences ever.

AMAZING !! This experience is literally every foodie's dream . Atelier is a 44 course tasting menu…read moreand you are there minimum 4hours , is a whole thing . I enjoyed every bite of everything (besides foie gras , that's definitely not my thing ) . The concept is amazing , the taste , the presentation just everything is top notch . This is definitely something to do on a special occasion as it is pricey , we got with the cocktail pairing (5 cocktails) it had beautiful presentations and it perfect amount of alcohol . Before going I saw a few reviews saying that the place itself was very confusing as the chairs were plastic and there was some random QR codes on the table and it didn't have any identity . I must say the QR codes have been removed however the decor is very minimalist and very black and white . Personally I do not mind, happy that the QR codes are gone for me it was more that just the music was very pop and a bit loud but it was fine with a few drinks I stopped caring. This was a wholesome experience that I don't know when I'll have something like this ever however I'm very happy I did it and I hope everyone is lucky enough to try an experience like this . Believe me you're gonna be FULL when you finish , the last service was veryy hard to finish , so much food !!! 10/10 recommend !! Side note: I'm a veryyy picky eater , so I was a bit scared of the dishes however everything was soo gooddd !

Had the opportunity to go to Ottawa and looked up the best restaurants in the area. It was apparent…read morethat Atelier is the one. Upon arrival, the restaurant is in a fairly nondescript former townhouse structure. Entering in the decoration is elevated but Spartan. For a Restaurant of this caliber, I would have expected a more refined decoration that would match the quality of the food. It would do the Restaurant well to upgrade to match. Overall, I find a chef to be very skilled. Lots of complexity of flavours as well as unique presentation pieces. Standout include his surface tension dish, which was beautiful and delicious. I would note that the Styrofoam like top was probably a touched too thick, but otherwise it was fantastic. The fish dish was also quite nice as was the duck. Wine pairings are well done. They tilt slightly to the sweeter side, which is my preference. A true gem in the city of Ottawa.

Overall it was a nice place…read more Around 1 and a half hour away from MTL. The girl at the front was really nice. She told us abitt about the different wines but other then that she didn't give us much more information. We decided to go with the wine sampler option because unfortunately there wasn't any other option available like a vineyard tour. They didn't seem to have food that we could have maybe paired with our wine sampler or maybe they did but we weren't informed, so I suggest that if you haven't bought the packages available on the website in advance to eat before going there. The vineyard is pretty big. They had alot of seating areas all over and they also had an upstairs patio. They have 8 different wines when you can sample from, my favorite was the swenson white. If you wanted to purchase a bottle, it ranged between 20$ to 25$

Was just touring the countryside and saw a sign. Stonehouse is a true gem!!! 5 acres of vineyard…read morewhere they grow all their own grapes for quality control. Staff was super welcoming, knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed myself. I tested two flights and left with two bottles. Their wines are pretty unique and I found them great and very drinkable.

So nice people, dedicated to their expertise…read more.. I always have pleasure testing a new wine with them and always find something interesting to buy. Exceptional store and people... Happy New Year, Hubert des Courtis

This place opened in December. They have a wide selection of bottled wines at great prices, juices…read moreto make your own wine, and a tasting bar where you can sample up to four wines per visit. They also have home brewing equipment, as well as their Festa Brew pasteurized wort, if you prefer beer making. :) The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

We have been buying juice from Silvano and Carmen for over 20 years to make our wine. The quality…read moreof the finished wine is unmatched in our opinion and the opinion of our friends and family. Silvano and Carmen are generous with their time and knowledge, and it is a joy to do business with them. We have recommended them to family and friends who are now Musca Customers as well.

I have returned to Musca Wine Pressing after years of living too far away to make it feasible to…read moremake wine in the city. I am so happy to that I have. Musca wines are a family owned and operated business that puts it customers 1st in all aspects of their being. Thy have quality produces for wine and beer making for everyone from novice to experienced in brewing and fermenting. Their on-site operation for wine making is in my view, excellent. I will continue to shop and make wine with them. Thx

I had a great experience at this gallery. It was our first time with my family and we were able to…read morelearn about different art installations, it was cool. It wasn't too busy and it was clean and well-maintained. They also had multiple security stationed inside. Fairly priced and would definitely recommend checking it out at least once.

We spent about two hours here as the last activity of a busy day touring around Ottawa. The museum…read moreis amazing with a wonderful collection of works by contemporary Canadian artists including indigenous artists. They also have galleries that include works by Picasso, Dali, Van Gogh and many others. Parking is easy and very affordable in the underground parking garage. This is definitely a good option if visiting the city! It is walking distance to parliament hill so easy to combine visits to multiple attractions.

Fantastic Experience! We did the Bread making class…read more Had an absolutely amazing time! The chef was not only incredibly skilled but also funny and engaging--he made everyone feel comfortable and included from the start. The best part is that everything we learned is super easy to recreate at home. It was such a fun and memorable experience, and I'll definitely be returning. 100% recommend!

From the owner: At C'est Bon Ottawa, we believe in the precious gift of food - that is at the heart of each of our…read morecooking classes. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and love of the culinary arts and of our Canadian terroir with people looking to elevate their food experiences. We offer hands-on, in-person or virtual cooking classes; private à la carte cooking events; team building activities, and so much more. Il nous fera plaisir de vous servir en français !