Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Boko Bakery
280 Elgin StBest. Cookies. In. Town. (and they look beautiful too!)
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WCoolest little place. Ask for a spot in the speakeasy.
Fantastic pizza, mainly for delivery. (their sit-in restaurant isn't so great)
39 residents recomanen
Gabriel Pizza
277 Bank StFantastic pizza, mainly for delivery. (their sit-in restaurant isn't so great)
Delicious mexican food. Best pina coladas in town! Literally everything is mouth watering.
27 residents recomanen
Ahora Mexican Restaurant
307 Dalhousie StDelicious mexican food. Best pina coladas in town! Literally everything is mouth watering.
Aux Delices Bakery & Pastry
32 Byward Market SquarePhenomenal baked goods. Baklavas to die for!
Great tasting Indian food - conveniently located a few steps from home.
Aahar Authentic Indian Restaurant
1573 Alta Vista DrGreat tasting Indian food - conveniently located a few steps from home.
Hands down the BEST shawarma in town, if not in Ontario. Ottawa is known for its shawarma, and this is the best of the best!
92 residents recomanen
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StHands down the BEST shawarma in town, if not in Ontario. Ottawa is known for its shawarma, and this is the best of the best!
Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.Beautiful, sophisticated restaurant. Dress to impress.
Great diner. Open 24hrs. Try the curly fries poutine, we dare you. Excellent milkshakes but beware, they are massive.
Prime Minister Trudeau can be spotted here every once in a while..!
37 residents recomanen
Zak's Diner
14 Byward Market SquareGreat diner. Open 24hrs. Try the curly fries poutine, we dare you. Excellent milkshakes but beware, they are massive.
Prime Minister Trudeau can be spotted here every once in a while..!
Kasbah Village Moroccan Cuisine
261 Laurier Ave WExcellent Moroccan food, great service.
Essentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
174 Bank StBasic food, beauty items, medicine, etc.
Shopping
Supercentre includes food, clothing, homegoods, etc.
14 residents recomanen
Walmart Trainyards Supercentre
450 Terminal AveSupercentre includes food, clothing, homegoods, etc.
Farm Boy
830 Belfast RdExcellent quality food items - very fresh vegetables and meats.
Sightseeing
Parliament of Canada Free Tour Ticket
111 Wellington StRideau Canal
Especially fun in winter when it becomes a skating rink!
Great to walk around - street vendors, shops, cafes, restaurants.
Take some time to enjoy a drink on a patio in summer!
585 residents recomanen
ByWard Market
Great to walk around - street vendors, shops, cafes, restaurants.
Take some time to enjoy a drink on a patio in summer!
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice pub, been around for decades. Hip area of the city. Start here and bar hop along Elgin St!
72 residents recomanen
The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin StNice pub, been around for decades. Hip area of the city. Start here and bar hop along Elgin St!
Pool bar! Lots of tables but head early enough to get a table. It does get very busy later in the evening!
15 residents recomanen
MacLaren's on Elgin
301 Elgin StPool bar! Lots of tables but head early enough to get a table. It does get very busy later in the evening!
Beautiful venue. Dress to impress. Great place for a date! Gorgeous sunsets and view of the city.
44 residents recomanen
Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie StBeautiful venue. Dress to impress. Great place for a date! Gorgeous sunsets and view of the city.
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
42 York StOldest bar in Ottawa! Over 160 years old.
Kavali
34 Clarence St.Entertainment & Activities
Absolute Comedy Ottawa
412 Preston StGreat night out!
Arts & Culture
Yuk Yuk's
1394 Richmond RoadCentrally located comedy - great little spot, great prices!