Ottawa Fine Dining Restaurants

Located in the heart of the Byward Market, Empire Grill has become the city's most dynamic meeting and eating place. Head Chef, Jason Potvin, cooks from the heart with a memorable blend of bold flavours. Empire Grill is the only Gold Member Licensee of Certified Angus Beef in all of Ontario. This means that our steaks are aged a minimum of 28 days with standards of excellence in marbling, tenderness and flavor giving you that juicy succulent taste! Looking for a place to host your next corporate event or private dinner? Equipped with wireless internet access and audio-visual aids, Empire Grill's newly renovated Manhattan Room has taken corporate and private dining to a new level. This NY Inspired room is perfect for sit down dinners upwards of 130 people and stand up cocktail events for 250 people. An extensive wine list, martinis and a sexy décor makes Empire Grill the best of Ottawa's dining scene. For group reservations, please contact Melissa Greco melissa.greco@empiregrill.com

This hidden gem is Ottawa's hot-spot to Eat, Drink, and Lounge. Whether dinner for 2 or 200, enjoy the lounge, patio or one of 3 private fine dining areas, Foundation thrills the senses with sumptuous cuisine, live entertainment and unparalleled atmosphere. The main bar spans two levels and offers a myriad of sensual spirits, dozens of familiar wines by-the-glass as well as an ever-changing vintage list. The finest Belgian and Canadian draughts flow from the impressive twenty-foot taps. Fully wired and up-to-date with the latest technology, Foundation offers multiple options for parties, special events and business meetings. Happy Hour specials, sultry jazz nights, singles parties, engaging live performances guarantee to surprise and entertain you. Tues-Sat from 4pm. Blues Nights coming soon!

Located in the beautiful old Ferguson's House, an 1800's Heritage Building, Galla's Heritage Ristorante serves delicious traditional Italian classics in a Fine Dining atmosphere. The restaurant is situated in Ottawa's East end, in the quaint Cumberland Village. The homemade Pasta is made on site, and only the freshest ingredients are used! Featuring delicious traditional Italian classics and succulent milk fed Provimi Veal, quality Steaks, Seafood and Chicken, coupled with a fine bottle of wine, you will certainly be delighted! The Galla Heritage Ristorante can also accommodate groups of up to 80 people and is an ideal place to hold a small wedding reception. The restaurant also has a number of private rooms that can seat up 12 or 16 people comfortably. Open Tuesdays to Sundays from 5pm and Luncheons for your special functions. Closed Mondays. Catering available upon request. Reservations recommended. Click here for a mothers day menu

 

Hy's Steakhouse is one of Ottawa's oldest and most established restaurants. In the heart of the financial district, Hy's is located minutes from the Parliament Buildings and most major hotels. The elegant atmosphere filled with dark mahogany and centered around a glass encased charcoal fire pit offers an escape from the haste of daily business. Whether you're a party of two or twenty, the attentive staff will ensure a memorable experience. Select from popular favourites such as Aged AAA Alberta Beef, Lobster Tail and Rack of Lamb. The extensive wine list has captured the prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine for the past four years.

Reservations are recommended and Walk-Ins are welcome. A private room is available for up to 36people. Open Lunch M-F 1130am-230pm; Dinner Daily from 530pm.

Robin Bowen's interpretation of Canadian Cuisine takes diners on a culinary adventure of Canada's best products and flavors, focusing on local and fresh. Bowen takes the time to source out the most interesting and the highest quality products. Where the flavors of the Canadian Market are showcased with a menu reflecting the changing seasons and focuses on the simplicity of fine ingredients. Click Here to view the menu (PDF).

Located in Sandy Hill, Le Cordon Bleu Bistro @ Signatures Restaurant is housed in an 1874 Tudor Revival-style mansion on the grounds of Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute.

Le Cordon Bleu Bistro @ Signatures is based on an exciting new concept that merges the best from two successful restaurants into one, combining the finest French cuisine from our highly acclaimed 5 diamond, Signatures restaurant with the relaxed, casual ambiance and reasonable prices of bistroCordonBleu.

Our world class team of chefs creates a new exciting lunch menu every week allowing you to enjoy a choice of entrée, main course and dessert at a fixed price of $25. Our dinner menu offers even more variety with seasonal changes that showcase local products.

Lunch: Tuesday through Friday (starting at 11:30 am)
Dinner: Thursday through Saturday (starting at 5:30 pm).
Private rooms are available for group functions.
Reservations are Recommended: 613.236.2499.

In Ottawa's premiere fine dining restaurant located in the Byward Market. Step into the flavour of New York and savour the tastes offered in the chic atmosphere of this Bistro Style Steakhouse. Our patrons can order Bistro favourites such as Steak Frites, Mariposa Chicken or a fresh selection from our Cold Bar. Savour these tastes during lunch, dinner and late night. Chef is Dan Campbell and Sommelier Neil Gowe have created an outstanding menu. Featured Martinis and Champagne cocktails offered late night on Fridays and Saturdays. Large lunchtime or dinner group? They can accommodate groups up to 60.

Metropolitain Brasserie is conveniently located between the Chateau Laurier and Westin Hotel, just steps away from Parliament Hill. If Champagne and Oysters sound enticing, we have the cities largest raw bar. Open 7 days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch on the week-ends, there is something here for everyone. Join us for our Hill Hour, Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm for half price on our raw bar items and other selected appetizers and sharing platters. The Metropolitain Brasserie boasts an award winning wine list that offers the most extensive list of varietal wines by the glass in the city. The perfect place for a large event or a romantic dinner for two Metropolitain Brasserie transforms with ease to accommodate parties of all sizes. Thinking of a place to hold your next corporate event or private dinner? Look no further! We are the place for you! Contact Melissa Greco melissa.greco@metropolitainbrasserie.com

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Inspired by the slow food movement, Murray Street is a back-to-the-basics and authentically Canadian restaurant which boasts fresh regional and seasonal ingredients, unpretentious service, one of the city's best chefs, and an atmosphere that is reflective of the naturally understated beauty of the Ottawa Valley.

Our newly renovated Café/Restaurant is in the heart of downtown Ottawa and is now ready to serve you. Our Chef's imaginative approach had created a menu with many innovations to tempt the most discriminating palates, with old favourites and contemporary dishes, all of which draw on select local produce and are prepared with creative flair. Come and sit back, enjoy the ambiance, the delicious flavours of the food and the friendly service.