Over the next few minutes we will be breaking down the best restaurants in Ottawa and Gatineau in full detail. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
Organizing this into the best Ottawa and Gatineau restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants in Ottawa & Gatineau
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Best Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Best Spots For Sushi
- 6 Indian Restaurants In Your Area
- 7 American Restaurants
- 8 Yummy BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean Food
- 11 Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 The Top Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Ottawa & Gatineau Restaurants
After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
Be sure to check out our Ottawa and Gatineau restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written many other local food guides for cities in Canada on our site which you can look through there.
Best Italian Restaurants in Ottawa & Gatineau
The best Ottawa and Gatineau Italian restaurants would be:
- Vittoria Trattoria at 3625 Rivergate Wy
- Johnny Farina at 216 Elgin St
- Giovanni’s Restaurant at 362 Preston St
- Mamma Teresa Ristorante at 300 Somerset St W
- North & Navy at 226 Nepean St
- La Dolce Vita at 180 Preston St
- La Favorita at 356 Preston St
- Pacini Gatineau at 615 Blvd Saint-Joseph, Gatineau
- Ottavio at 56 Blvd Gréber A, Gatineau
- La Squadra at 114 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau
- Mia Pasta Hull at 365 Blvd Saint-Joseph, Gatineau
Best Steak Houses
These great steak houses near you won’t disappoint:
- The Keg Steakhouse + Bar at 75 York St
- Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar at 360 Albert St # 110
- Al’s Steakhouse at 327 Elgin St
- Luxe Bistro at 47 York St
- Madisons Restaurant & Bar at 189 Lyon St N
- Chop Steakhouse & Bar at 250 W Hunt Club Rd
- Sterling at 835 Rue Jacques-Cartier, Gatineau
- Houston Avenue Bar & Grill at 7 Blvd Montclair, Gatineau
- Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar at 350 Blvd Saint-Joseph, Hull, Gatineau
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- Ahora Mexican Restaurant at 307 Dalhousie St
- El Camino at 380 Elgin St
- Corazon De Maiz at 55 Byward Market Square
- Zak’s Cantina at 10 Byward Market Square
- John Juan Burrito Mexican Grill at 1091 St. Laurent Blvd
- Chilaquiles at 49 Beechwood Ave
- Sí Señor Mexican Street Food at 506 Rideau St
- Bistro Mexicana 129 at 129 Principale St, Gatineau
- barBURRITO at 450 Blvd Saint-Joseph, Gatineau
- Noche Maya at 895 Rue Jacques-Cartier, Gatineau
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- Yangtze Restaurant at 700 Somerset St W
- Bambu Restaurant at 3993 Riverside Dr
- Datsun at 380 Elgin St
- Alirang Korean Restaurant at 134 Nelson St
- Khao Thai Restaurant at 103 Murray St
- C’est Japon À Suisha Restaurant at 208 Slater St
- Yam’e at 130 Blvd Gréber, Gatineau
- Restaurant Nouveau Li Ho at 56 Rue Fortier, Gatineau
- Phoenix Du Vietnam at 179 Blvd Gréber, Gatineau
- Haru Izakaya at 25 Chem. de la Savane, Gatineau
Best Spots For Sushi
For the best sushi in your area head to:
- 168 Sushi Japanese Buffet at 1760 St. Laurent Blvd
- Banc Sushi at 919 Montréal Rd
- Tomo Restaurant at 109 Clarence St
- Sapporo Sushi Ottawa at 1671 Carling Ave
- Shinka Sushi Bar at 150 Laurier Ave W
- Sushi 88 at 690 Somerset St W
- Lyna Sushi at 219 Blvd Maloney O, Gatineau
- Fujisushi at 2310 Rue Saint-Louis, Gatineau
- Sushi Hull at 530 Blvd Saint-Joseph, Gatineau
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- East India Company Pub & Eatery at 210 Somerset St W
- Little India Café at 66 Wylie Ave
- Host India at 622 Montréal Rd
- Kochin Kitchen at 271 Dalhousie St
- Thali at 136 R. O’Connor St
- Coconut Lagoon at 853 St. Laurent Blvd
- India Curry and Kebab House at 39 Clarence St
- La Nawab at 1 Rue Cholette, Gatineau
American Restaurants
Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:
- Bazille at 50 Rideau St #500
- Pubblico Eatery at 1331 Wellington St W
- Restaurant La Station at 611 Blvd Saint-Joseph, Gatineau
- Jack’s Chip Truck at 408 Rideau St
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- The Smoque Shack at 250 City Centre Ave Bay 106
- Fatboys Southern Smokehouse at 34 Murray St
- Moe’s BBQ at 2446 Bank St
- Meatings Barbecue at 5380 Canotek Rd #23
- Gyubee Japanese Grill at 95 York St
- Le BBQ Shop at 315 Blvd Saint-Joseph, Gatineau
- Aylmer BBQ at 134 Principale St, Gatineau
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant at 700 Sussex Dr
- Petit Bill’s Bistro at 1293 Wellington St W
- The Savoy Brasserie at 334 Richmond Rd
- Absinthe at 1208 Wellington St W
- Gitanes at 361 Elgin St #6
- Le St. Laurent at 60 St. Laurent Blvd
- Le Cellier at 49 Rue Saint-Jacques, Gatineau
- Le Baccara at Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau
Greek & Mediterranean Food
From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:
- EVOO Greek Kitchen at 438 1/2 Preston St
- The Greek Souvlaki Shack at 258 Bank St
- Pilos Restaurant at 876 Montréal Rd
- Nutty Greek Bake Shop at 490 Rochester St
- Pinelopi’s Greek Kitchen at 4100 Strandherd Dr #109
- Aroma Meze at 239 Nepean St
- Cozmos Souvlaki at 196 Greenbank Rd
- Restaurant Au Vieux Duluth at 25 Chem. de la Savane, Gatineau
- Casa Grecque at 200 Principale St, Gatineau
- Sham Restaurant at 67 Rue Victoria, Gatineau
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:
- Pelican Seafood Market and Grill at 1500 Bank St
- The Whalesbone Bank Street at 430 Bank St
- The Captain’s Boil at 290 W Hunt Club Rd #4b
- The Seafood Grill at 1480 Merivale Rd
- Arôme at 3 Blvd du Casino, Gatineau
- Quai Chic Taverne at 60 Blvd Saint-Raymond, Gatineau
Where To Eat Pizza
You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Ottawa and Gatineau are:
- The Grand Pizzeria and Bar at 74 George St
- Colonnade Pizza at 280 Metcalfe St
- Fiazza Fresh Fired at 86 Murray St
- Tennessy Willems at 1082 Wellington St W
- Roberto Pizza at 348 Preston St
- Anthony’s at 1218 Wellington St W
- Naples Pizza at 70 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau
- Gatineau Pizza at 344 Rue Main, Gatineau
- Piz’za-za at 36 Rue Laval, Gatineau
- Suprême Pizzeria at 380 Chem. Vanier, Gatineau
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:
- Bite Burger House at 108 Murray St
- Burgers n’ Fries Forever at 329 Bank St
- The Works Craft Burgers & Beer at 580 Bank St
- The King Eddy at 47 Clarence St
- No Forks Given at 191 Rue Somerset St E
- Stuffed Burgers and Pizza at 912 St. Laurent Blvd
- Chez Lucien at 137 Murray St
- La Belle & La Boeuf at 1100 Blvd Maloney O #401, Gatineau
- Le Foubrac at 47 Blvd Montclair, Gatineau
- La Pataterie Hulloise at 311 Blvd Saint-Joseph, Gatineau
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets is a good way to get variety:
- Mandarin Restaurant at 2055 Tenth Line Rd
- Carrots Buffet Boutique at 340 Laurier Ave W
- Wilfrid’s at 1 Rideau St
- Saveurs des Continents at 4 Imp. de la Gare Talon, Gatineau
- Buffet Gong Gong at 1150 Chemin de Montréal O, Gatineau
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Ottawa and Gatineau vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- The Green Door Restaurant & Bakery at 198 Main St
- Pure Kitchen Elgin at 340 Elgin St
- The Table Vegetarian Restaurant at 1230 Wellington St. W
- Chickpeas at 500 Terminal Ave A-05
- Copper Branc at Constitution Square, 350 Albert St
- Peace-Garden Vegetarian Paradise at 47 Clarence St
- La Belle Verte at 166 Eddy St, Gatineau
- Astoria Bistro Botanique at 80 Prom. du Portage, Gatineau
More Healthy Food Options
For more healthy food try out:
- Green Rebel at 340 Albert St #140
- Freshii at 342 Richmond Rd
- Good Eats at 207 Bell St N
- Mad Radish at 859 Bank St
- Olivia Bistro-Boutique at 799 Blvd de la Gappe, Gatineau
- Café Mulligan at 149 Principale St, Gatineau
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Get a great start to the day at one of these breakfast and brunch spots:
- Wilf & Ada’s at 510 Bank St
- Mazarine Restaurant at 282 Kent St
- Cora Breakfast & Lunch at 179 Rideau St
- Allô Mon Coco at 2277 Riverside Dr
- Carleton Grill at 150 Albert St
- Cora at 1 Rue Gamelin, Gatineau
- Restaurant La Creppa at 106 Blvd Gréber, Gatineau
- Allô Mon Coco at 1100 Blvd Maloney O, Gatineau
- Restaurant Alpina at 1189 Chem de la Montagne, Gatineau
Bakeries & Desserts
There will be of delicious breads and yummy desserts at these Ottawa and Gatineau bakeries:
- Bread & Sons at 195 Bank St
- Wild Oat Bakery at 819 Bank St
- Les Moulins La Fayette at 1000 Wellington St W #103
- 3 Sisters Bakeshop at 2211 Arch St
- Boulangerie Aux Deux Frères at 146 Principale St, Gatineau
- Pâtisserie Fine Fidélice at 625 Blvd de la Gappe, Gatineau
- Le Pain D’Alain at 53 Blvd Saint-Joseph, Gatineau
Donuts
For a morning sugar rush consider one of these donut shops:
- SuzyQ Doughnuts at 1015 Wellington St W
- Holey Confections at 3500 Fallowfield Rd #6
- Maverick’s Donut Company at 307A Richmond Rd
- Mr.Luko at 1 Springfield Rd
- Café Dough Co. at 219 Blvd des Grives, Gatineau
- Tout Beigne at 158 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau
Ice Cream Shops
Some of the best ice cream shops near you would be:
- Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen at 477 Bank St
- The Merry Dairy at 102 Fairmont Ave
- Stella Luna Gelato Café at 1103 Bank St
- Piccolo Grande Artisan Gelateria at 102-55 Murray St
- Mantovani 1946 at 87 Murray St
- The Beachconers at 273 Britannia Rd
- La Diperie at 429 Richmond Rd
- Menchie’s at 80 George St
- Pinkberry at 100 Bayshore Dr # K04A
- Cassis House at 68 Principale St, Gatineau
- Frissons Et Bonbons at 894 Blvd Maloney E, Gatineau
- Pinkberry at Second Cup Café, 22 Eddy St #120, Gatineau
Cafes
Here are some good cafes where you can get a quality cup of coffee:
- Union Street Café at 42 Crichton St
- The Ministry of Coffee at 274 Elgin St
- Red Door Provisions at 117 Beechwood Ave
- Presse Café at 181 Queen St
- Café British at 79 Principale St, Gatineau
- Moca Loca Café Co at 799 Blvd de la Gappe, Gatineau
- Cafe Cognac at 10 Allée de Hambourg #104, Gatineau
Smoothies & Juices
Enjoy a tasty and healthy drink when visiting a smoothie and juice bar:
- Juice Monkey at 209 Slater St
- Juice Dudez at 91 Richmond Rd A
- Booster Juice at 1600 Heron Rd #8
- Booster Juice at 643 Blvd Saint-René O #130, Gatineau
Cocktail Bars
You can probably have a lot of fun at a cocktail bar:
- The Moonroom at 442 Preston St
- Copper Spirits & Sights at 325 Dalhousie St
- Rabbit Hole at 208 Sparks St
- Bar Lucy at 111 York St
- The Albion Rooms at 33 Nicholas St
- Ou Quoi at 48 Rue Laval, Gatineau
- Minotaure at 3 Rue Kent, Gatineau
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- La Cage at 325 Blvd Gréber, Gatineau
- Le Pêle-Mêle at 47 Rue Laval, Gatineau
- Bar-Billard Terminus at 84C Rue Jean-Proulx, Gatineau
- Flixx Billard at 51 Rue Court, Gatineau
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Enjoy Eating at the Best Ottawa & Gatineau Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. There was lots to learn about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
The post even got into breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Ottawa and Gatineau!