Dining Out: Hearty, appealing Latin American meal at La Fiesta Latina made up...
La Fiesta Latina 565 Somerset St. W., 613-712-1717, lafiestalatina.caOpen: Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Monday Prices: up to $17 for dishes Access: Steps to...
View ArticleThe popularity of Ottawa's Chinese food is at an apex — and options have...
On Oct. 27, 1945, the typewritten menu at the Ontario Cafe at 66 Rideau St. listed such temptations as breaded halibut steak for 40 cents, grilled milk-fed veal chops for 45 cents, and, perhaps most...
View ArticleDining Out: There's celebrity-chef sizzle at Grill 41, but also...
Grill 41 100 Elgin St. (in the Lord Elgin Hotel), 613-569-2126, grill41.caOpen: daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prices: mains at dinner from $22 to $69 Access: fully accessible The veteran Ottawa chef...
View ArticleDining Out: Spectacular dinner at Atelier proves it's still the best in the game
Atelier 540 Rochester St., Ottawa, 613-321-3537, atelierrestaurant.caOpen: For dinner Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday Prices: $125 for a 12-course tasting menu Access: Steps to front...
View ArticleDining Out: Bukhari, one of Ottawa's few Yemeni restaurants, serves...
Bukhari 1846 Carling Ave., 613-501-6140, bukhari-restuarant.business.siteOpen: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices: main courses up to $20 Access: no steps to...
View ArticleDining In: Heartbreakers Pizza's pies were top-notch thin-crust beauts
Heartbreakers Pizza 465 Parkdale Ave., 613-724-1144, heartbreakerspizza.comOpen: Tuesday to Saturday 4 to 8 p.m. for pickup and delivery orders, for delivery phone orders in between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m....
View ArticleDining In: North & Navy's comforting family meal was the next best thing...
North & Navy 226 Nepean St., 613-232-6289, northandnavy.comOpen: Dining room closed due to COVID-19, takeout Wednesday to Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. Prices: dinners for four to six people at $85 and $115,...
View ArticleDining In: Mehfil Indian Cuisine's dishes pack spicy, flavourful punch
Mehfil Indian Cuisine 792 Somerset St W., 613-695-4345, mehfilcuisine.comOpen: Dining room closed due to COVID-19; takeout and delivery Sunday to Thursday 4 to 8 p.m., Friday to Saturday 4 to 9 p.m....
View ArticleDining In: Stofa's fine-dining takeaway food full of refinement, deliciousness
Stofa 1356 Wellington St. W., 613-722-6555, stofarestaurant.com , stofa-homestyle.myshopify.comOpen: Dining room closed due to COVID-19, open Friday, Saturday, Sunday for pickup and delivery Prices:...
View ArticleDining In: Fine-dining restaurant Atelier adapts to the pandemic with...
Atelier 540 Rochester St., Ottawa, 613-321-3537, atelierrestaurant.ca , instagram.com/atelierottawa , thru.tickit.caOpen: Dining room closed due to COVID-19, but the restaurant is staging drive-thru...
View ArticleDining In: At Ayla's Social Kitchen, some Persian and Mediterranean...
Ayla’s Social Kitchen 338 Preston St., 613-762-7297, aylassocial.ca , instagram.com/aylassocialOpen: dining room closed due to COVID-19, open Wednesday to Sunday from 4 to 8:30 p.m. for pick-up and...
View ArticleDining In: Absinthe Cafe's takeout bistro fare does it proud during the pandemic
Absinthe Cafe 1208 Wellington St. W., 613-761-1138, absinthecafe.ca , instagram.com/absinthecafeOpen: dining room closed due to COVID-19, takeout and delivery available Tuesday to Saturday 4:30 p.m. to...
View ArticleDining In: Baccanalle's jerk chicken delicious and economical
Baccanalle 595 Montreal Rd. (back of the Phenix Building), 613-859-6297, baccanalle.comOpen : for takeout and delivery Thursday to Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Prices : whole roast jerk chicken...
View ArticleFour Ottawa-area restaurants crack the Canada's 100 Best Restaurants 2020 list
Four Ottawa-area restaurants are included in the prestigious Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2020 list released Thursday. The local laureates include Riviera on Sparks Street (which ranked 26th),...
View ArticleDining Out: Back to Brooklyn on Clarence Street serves pretty plates on its...
Back to Brooklyn 81 Clarence St., 613-699-6999, backtobrooklyn.caOpen: for takeout and patio service, Wednesday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday noon to 2 a.m.,...
View ArticleDining In: Farang Thai puts thrilling, spicy fare in your freezer
Farang Thai Email: farangthaiottawa@gmail.com Phone: 613-884-0221 Website: farangthaiottawa.com Instragram: instagram.com/farangthaiottawa/Prices: frozen meals are $14 (with protein) or $12...
View ArticleDining Out: Tingz's jerk chicken some of the best in town, but interior...
Tingz Restaurant + Bar 55 York St., 613-241-6221, tingzrestaurant.comHours: Tuesday and Thursday 2 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday and Friday 2 p.m. to 2 a.m, Saturday noon to 2 a.m., Sunday noon to 10...
View ArticleDining Out: Arlo offers natural wines, simple but stellar dishes on its...
Arlo 340 Somerset St W., restaurantarlo.com , instagram.com/arlo.somersetOpen: Friday to Sunday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting Prices: wines by the glass $13 to $15, dishes from $8 to $29...
View ArticleDining Out: 98 La La Noodles wows with spectacular kebabs, hand-pulled noodles
98 La La Noodles 179 George St., 613-518-0239, lala-noodle.com , i instagram.com/98lalanoodlesOpen: daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; dining room open, as well as small, somewhat shaded patio; takeout...
View ArticleDining Out: Despite a limited COVID-19 menu, House of Mandi intrigued and...
House of Mandi 1183 Hunt Club Rd., 613-737-3200, houseofmandi.ca , instagram.com/mandi_ottawaOpen: website says it opens from noon daily, but best to call ahead Prices: mains $20.99 to $25.99, sides...
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