Our community picks for the best dinner restaurants and date-night spots in Ottawa, Ontario — independent, family-run and locally-loved places, ranked by rating and community feedback. Each spot links to its full profile with hours, menu highlights and vibe.
Ottawa · 4.7/5 (654 reviews) · caribbean, fusion
Ottawa's most acclaimed fine dining experience. Multi-course molecular gastronomy tasting menus that push culinary boundaries
Known for: multi-course molecular gastronomy tasting menus that push culinary boundaries.
Ottawa · 4.3/5 (1799 reviews) · american, italian
Father & Sons Restaurant serves up classic Italian-American fare in a comfortable, sit-down setting. It's a place where families and friends can gather for familiar dishes and a welcoming atmosphere, suitable for a…
Known for: Legendary early-morning breakfast specials and famous karaoke nights since 1967
We rank the best dinner restaurants and date-night spots in Ottawa by rating and community feedback, favouring independent and family-run spots — 2 are listed on this page.
See our late-night guide at https://cupsandbites.com/ottawa/open-late for spots in Ottawa open past 10 p.m., with today's hours on every profile.
Spots that take reservations show a "Reserve a table" button on their profile; others show "Call to book" or are walk-in.
More in Ottawa: Restaurants & Cafés in Ottawa · Cafés in Ottawa · Bars in Ottawa · Pubs in Ottawa · Brunch Spots in Ottawa · Breakfast Spots in Ottawa · Lunch Spots in Ottawa · Bakeries in Ottawa · Coffee Shops in Ottawa · Dessert Spots in Ottawa · Open late in Ottawa