Dining Out: The Albion Rooms expands with a snazzy new dining room and a...
The Albion Rooms 33 Nicholas St. (inside the Novotel Ottawa hotel), 613-760-4771, thealbionrooms.com Open: Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prices: Small...
View ArticleDining Out: Wines and simpler dishes worked best at Antipazzo
Antipazzo Italian Plates and Wine 1091 Bank St., 613-730-5672, antipazzo.com Open: weekday lunches 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinners nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. Prices: antipasti $4 to $19, pastas $14 to...
View ArticleDining Out: In Centretown, Burrito Sensei reels in the latest raw-fish trends
Burrito Sensei 199 Bank St., 613-680-0802, burritosensei.com Open: Monday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 9 pm., closed Sunday Prices: burritos and bowls $10.95 to $14.50 Access: one step to front door When...
View ArticleDining Out: In Barrhaven, Ka Familia's Filipino fare stresses simplicity,...
Ka Familia 3570 Strandherd Dr., Unit 1, 613-843-0555, kafamilia.ca Open: Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. Prices: main courses $16 to $26 Access: No steps to front door, washrooms...
View ArticleDining Out: Jambo Restaurant premieres Kenya's favourite dishes in Britannia
Jambo Restaurant 69 Kempster Ave., 613-726-9393, jamborestaurant.com Open: Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices: mains $8.99 to $18.49 Access: one small step...
View ArticleDining Out: Snacks topped mains at Amberwood Lounge & Eatery in Stittsville
Amberwood Lounge & Eatery 54 Springbrook Dr., Stittsville, 613-831-2442, aleottawa.ca Open: Weekdays 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices: mains $18 to $34 Access: no...
View ArticleDining Out: Petit Peru serves distinctive dishes at new location in Hull
Petit Peru 152 Montcalm St., Gatineau (Hull sector), 819-205-6231, petitperu.com Open: Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed Monday Prices:...
View ArticleDining Out: Coconut Lagoon's expertly spiced dishes now served in sleek,...
Coconut Lagoon 853 St. Laurent Blvd., 613-742-4444, coconutlagoon.ca Open: Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Prices: entrées...
View ArticleDining Out: Social on Sussex Drive expands, serves well-crafted, from-scratch...
Social 537 Sussex Dr., 613-789-7355, social.ca Open: Monday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., closed Sunday Prices: starts $8 to $18, mains $22 to $39...
View ArticleDining Out: Sugar Marmalade's Asian snacks and desserts were hit and miss
Sugar Marmalade 180 Rideau St., 613-241-1255, sugarmarmalade.com Open: Sunday to Thursday noon to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 2 a.m. Prices: savouries and sweets up to $10.49 Access: no steps...
View ArticleDining Out: La Maison Conroy in Aylmer woos foodies with tasty, trendy dishes
La Maison Conroy 61 rue Principale, second floor, Gatineau (Aylmer sector), 819-557-1661, lamaisonconroy.com Open: Wednesday to Sunday 5:30 to 10 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday Prices: starters $15 to...
View ArticleDining Out: Some hits, some misses at South Branch Bistro in Kemptville
South Branch Bistro 15 Clothier St. E., Kemptville, 613-258-3737, southbranchbistro.com Open: Weekdays and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Prices: Starters, $6 to $14 Access:...
View ArticleDining Out: Chez Anh serves curated Northern Vietnamese fare in a cosy,...
Chez Anh 435 Sunnyside Ave., 613-709-1724, facebook.com/ChezAnh/ Open: Wednesday to Monday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed Tuesdays Prices: sandwiches $4 and $5, soups $8 Access: one step to front door The...
View ArticleDining Out: La Squadra's Italian fare needs sophistication to match its...
La Squadra 114 Montcalm St., Gatineau (Hull sector), 819-525-4505, lasquadra.ca Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 4 to 11 p.m., Sunday 4...
View ArticleDining Out: Persis Grill serves tasty and abundant Iranian dishes in Orléans
Persis Grill 2288 Tenth Line Rd., Orléans, 613-824-9978, persisgrill.ca Open: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m. Prices: kebab-based plates $12.49 to $22.99 Access: No steps to...
View ArticleDining Out: Taco tour of Ottawa finds well-made beauts and sloppy bores
Casa México 1489 Merivale Rd., 613-695-7899, casa-mexico.ca Ola Cocina 62 Barrette St., 613-746-6222, olacocina.ca La Cocina Loca 1079 Wellington St., 613-798-9292, facebook.com/olacocinahinto El...
View ArticleDining Out: Oz Kafe boasts veg-forward dishes in new, larger venue
Oz Kafe 10 York St., 613-234-0907, ozkafe.squarespace.com Open: Monday to Saturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., lunch and brunch services coming Prices: mains $26 to $32 Access: ground floor is fully...
View ArticleDining Out:Hung Sum's dumplings still delight, after a two-year hiatus
Hung Sum 939 Somerset St. W., 613-680-3228, facebook.com/HungSumRestaurant Open: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m....
View ArticleDining Out: Beechwood Gastropub a solid choice for small plates
Beechwood Gastropub 18 Beechwood Ave. 613-744-6509, beechwoodgastropub.com Open: Monday to Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday...
View ArticleDining Out: Flavours of Kerala is a South Indian gem in a Kanata North mall
Flavours of Kerala Unit B, 1104 Klondike Rd., Kanata, 613-435-8435, flavoursofkerala.com Open: Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., closed Monday Prices: appetizers $5 to $10, main...
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