Best Restaurants in Ottawa
This list covers some of the highest-rated restaurants in Ottawa, based on Google reviews as of October 2026. It includes a range of cuisines from Nepali and Turkish to Indian and Korean BBQ, found in neighbourhoods like Byward Market, Nepean, and Little Italy. Most restaurants here are inexpensive, with a few moderate and one expensive option. Ratings are exceptionally high, with several places scoring 4.9 out of 5 from thousands of reviews.
The places on this list all have at least 300 reviews, ensuring their popularity is well-established. Common themes in reviews include specific dishes like momos and poutine, as well as praise for kind staff and generous portions. This selection focuses on places that are currently open for service, using their listed hours of operation. The data shows a concentration of highly-rated spots in the Byward Market area.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everest Cuisine Ottawa | Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 2,790 | $ |
| 2 | Mr Laziz subs&shakes | Carlington | ★★★★★ 5 | 1,036 | $ |
| 3 | New York Fries - Rideau Centre | Byward Market - Parliament Hill | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,988 | $ |
| 4 | Agha Turkish Restaurant Ottawa | Nepean | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 13,669 | |
| 5 | Masakali Indian Resto Bar | Byward Market - Parliament Hill | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 7,265 | $ |
| 6 | Saffron Kabab Restaurant | Ledbury - Heron Gate - Ridgemont - Ellwood | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 4,326 | $$ |
| 7 | Masakali Indian Cuisine | Ottawa | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,823 | $ |
| 8 | Yummy Touch Kitchen | Industrial Park | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 877 | $ |
| 9 | Ayla's Social Kitchen | Little Italy | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 785 | $ |
| 10 | Mandarin Restaurant | Nepean | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 21,906 | $$ |
| 11 | New York Fries St Laurent Mall | Overbrook | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,331 | |
| 12 | Supply and Demand | Wellington Village | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,273 | $$$ |
| 13 | New York Fries Bayshore Shopping Centre | Nepean | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,259 | $ |
| 14 | Sula Wok | Old Ottawa East | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,110 | $$ |
| 15 | L’Atelier Gourmet | Rivière-Blanche District | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 618 | $ |
| 16 | Pho By Night - Vietnamese Restaurant Byward Market Ottawa | Byward Market - Parliament Hill | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 3,785 | $ |
| 17 | Sharpfle Waffle | Byward Market - Parliament Hill | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 945 | $ |
| 18 | LOLA'S KITCHEN Filipino Restaurant | Chinatown | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,403 | $$ |
| 19 | Daldongnae Korean BBQ - Byward Market | Byward Market - Parliament Hill | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 845 | $$ |
| 20 | Tahini's Shawarma | Sandy Hill | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 837 | $ |
Everest Cuisine Ottawa
Everest Cuisine is an inexpensive Nepali restaurant in Carlingwood West. With a 4.9 rating from 2790 reviews, it is open daily from 11:30 AM until midnight. Reviewers often mention momos, chowmein, and a welcoming staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-00:00
- Mon 11:30-00:00
- Tue 11:30-00:00
- Wed 11:30-00:00
- Thu 11:30-00:00
- Fri 11:30-00:00
- Sat 11:30-00:00
Mr Laziz subs&shakes
Mr Laziz subs&shakes is an inexpensive spot in Carlington with a perfect 5.0 rating from 1036 reviews. It opens late, until 2:00 AM on weekends. Reviewers frequently note fresh ingredients, the fajita sub, and generous portions.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 12:00-02:00
New York Fries - Rideau Centre
This New York Fries location in the Byward Market area has a 4.9 rating from 1988 reviews. It is an inexpensive option known for poutine. Its hours are consistent, closing at 9:00 PM most nights and 6:00 PM on Sunday.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-18:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-21:00
- Sat 10:00-21:00
Agha Turkish Restaurant Ottawa
Agha Turkish Restaurant in Nepean has a very high 4.8 rating from 13,669 reviews. It opens early at 9:00 AM on weekends. Reviewers often mention kind staff, Turkish food, and dishes like kunafa and Adana kebab.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-22:30
- Tue 11:00-22:30
- Wed 11:00-22:30
- Thu 11:00-22:30
- Fri 09:00-23:00
- Sat 09:00-23:00
Masakali Indian Resto Bar
Masakali Indian Resto Bar is an inexpensive restaurant in Byward Market with a 4.8 rating from 7265 reviews. It opens at 11:30 AM daily. Reviewers frequently praise the butter chicken, garlic naan, and polite staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-00:00
- Mon 15:00-00:00
- Tue 15:00-00:00
- Wed 15:00-00:00
- Thu 15:00-00:00
- Fri 11:30-00:00
- Sat 11:30-00:00
Saffron Kabab Restaurant
Saffron Kabab is a moderate-priced Persian restaurant in the Ledbury area, rated 4.8 from 4326 reviews. It closes at 8:00 PM on Sunday. Reviewers often highlight kabab, catering, and an attentive team.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-20:00
- Mon 11:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-21:00
- Wed 11:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-21:00
- Sat 11:30-21:00
Masakali Indian Cuisine
Masakali Indian Cuisine is an inexpensive restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 2823 reviews. It is open for lunch and dinner, closing at 10:00 PM on weekends. Reviewers mention butter chicken, portions, and garlic naan.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:00
- Mon 11:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-21:00
- Wed 11:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Yummy Touch Kitchen
Yummy Touch Kitchen in Industrial Park has a 4.9 rating from 877 reviews. This inexpensive, women-owned restaurant serves popular breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reviewers often note welcoming staff, generous portions, and knafeh.
Ayla's Social Kitchen
Ayla's Social Kitchen in Little Italy is inexpensive and rated 4.9 from 785 reviews. It is open for dinner only, from 5:00 PM. Reviewers frequently mention kebabs, halloumi fries, and notable cocktails and wine.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-22:00
- Tue 17:00-22:00
- Wed 17:00-22:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Mandarin Restaurant
Mandarin Restaurant in Nepean is a moderate-priced buffet with a 4.7 rating from 21,906 reviews. It has split hours for lunch and dinner buffets. Reviewers often talk about the food variety, kind staff, and birthday celebrations.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:00
- Mon 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Tue 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Wed 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Thu 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Fri 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Sat 11:30-15:00, 16:30-22:00
New York Fries St Laurent Mall
New York Fries St Laurent Mall in Overbrook has a 4.8 rating from 1331 reviews. This inexpensive spot in a food court is open until 9:00 PM most nights. Reviewers mention poutine, fries, and polite staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-17:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-21:00
- Sat 10:00-21:00
Supply and Demand
Supply and Demand in Wellington Village is an expensive restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 1273 reviews. It is open for dinner only, from 5:00 PM. Reviewers often mention oysters, tuna crudo, and notable cocktails and wine.
Opening hours
- Mon 17:00-22:00
- Tue 17:00-22:00
- Wed 17:00-22:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
New York Fries Bayshore Shopping Centre
New York Fries Bayshore Shopping Centre in Nepean is inexpensive and rated 4.8 from 1259 reviews. It closes at 6:00 PM on Sunday. Reviewers frequently note poutine, kind staff, and hot dogs.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-18:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-21:00
- Sat 10:00-21:00
Sula Wok
Sula Wok in Old Ottawa East is a moderate-priced, women-owned restaurant rated 4.8 from 1110 reviews. It offers outdoor seating. Reviewers often mention dumplings, pad thai, and vegan options.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
L’Atelier Gourmet
L’Atelier Gourmet in Rivière-Blanche District is inexpensive and has a 4.9 rating from 618 reviews. It is only open on Wednesdays and Thursdays until 7:00 PM. Reviewers often praise the poutine, burgers, and friendly owners.
Opening hours
- Wed 11:00-19:00
- Thu 11:00-19:00
Pho By Night - Vietnamese Restaurant Byward Market Ottawa
Pho By Night in Byward Market is an inexpensive Vietnamese restaurant with a 4.7 rating from 3785 reviews. It closes at 10:00 PM on weekends. Reviewers often highlight vegan options, gluten-free options, and pad thai.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-21:00
- Mon 11:30-21:00
- Tue 11:30-21:00
- Wed 11:30-21:00
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Sharpfle Waffle
Sharpfle Waffle in Byward Market is inexpensive and rated 4.8 from 945 reviews. It serves popular breakfast and is open until 11:00 PM on weekends. Reviewers frequently mention waffles, croffles, and notable coffee.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-18:00
- Mon 11:00-18:00
- Wed 11:00-18:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 10:00-23:00
LOLA'S KITCHEN Filipino Restaurant
LOLA'S KITCHEN in Chinatown is a moderate-priced Filipino restaurant with a 4.7 rating from 2403 reviews. It is open for dinner, with Saturday hours starting at 11:30 AM. Reviewers often mention beef ribs, kamayan, and garlic rice.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-21:00
- Tue 17:00-23:00
- Wed 17:00-23:00
- Thu 17:00-23:00
- Fri 17:00-23:00
- Sat 11:30-23:00
Daldongnae Korean BBQ - Byward Market
Daldongnae Korean BBQ in Byward Market is moderate-priced and rated 4.8 from 845 reviews. It is open until midnight on weekends. Reviewers frequently note the sides, fresh meat, and tteokbokki.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:30-22:30
- Mon 11:30-22:30
- Tue 11:30-22:30
- Wed 11:30-22:30
- Thu 11:30-22:30
- Fri 11:30-00:00
- Sat 11:30-00:00
Tahini's Shawarma
Tahini's Shawarma in Sandy Hill is an inexpensive Mediterranean restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 837 reviews. It is open very late, until 4:00 AM. Reviewers often mention shawarma, student discounts, and halal options.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-04:00
- Mon 10:00-04:00
- Tue 10:00-04:00
- Wed 10:00-04:00
- Thu 10:00-04:00
- Fri 12:00-04:00
- Sat 11:00-04:00
Tips before you go
- Many places are inexpensive, but a few like Supply and Demand are expensive.
- Check hours carefully, as some places like L’Atelier Gourmet are only open two days a week.
- Several restaurants, including Ayla's Social Kitchen, are open for dinner service only.
- For late-night eats, Tahini's Shawarma is open until 4:00 AM.
- Many restaurants offer takeout and delivery, as indicated in their features.
- The Byward Market - Parliament Hill area has a high concentration of listed restaurants.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating was applied so that places with very few reviews would not rank above those with many. Only restaurants with at least 300 reviews were considered, which is why all entries have hundreds or thousands of reviews. The list also includes only places that are currently open for service, based on their listed hours of operation. This method ensures a focus on consistently popular and accessible dining options.
Questions about restaurants in Ottawa
What are the most common price levels on this list?
Most restaurants on this list are inexpensive. There are a few with moderate pricing, such as Saffron Kabab and LOLA'S KITCHEN. Only one restaurant, Supply and Demand, is listed as expensive. Some places, like Agha Turkish Restaurant, do not have a price level listed in the data.
Which neighbourhoods have the most restaurants on this list?
The Byward Market - Parliament Hill area has the most entries, with five restaurants including Masakali Indian Resto Bar and Pho By Night. Nepean also appears multiple times, with places like Agha Turkish Restaurant and Mandarin Restaurant. Other neighbourhoods like Little Italy and Wellington Village have one listing each. Areas are based on the provided data.
Are there good options for late-night dining?
Yes. Tahini's Shawarma is open until 4:00 AM every day. Mr Laziz subs&shakes is open until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Everest Cuisine and some Masakali locations are open until midnight. Always check the specific hours listed for each restaurant before visiting.
Do these restaurants offer takeout or delivery?
Yes, nearly all restaurants listed have features indicating they offer takeout. Most also offer delivery services, such as no-contact delivery or standard delivery. Specific features like 'has_takeout' and 'has_delivery' are noted for each place in the source data. A few, like Ayla's Social Kitchen, list only takeout and dine-in.
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