Ottawa French Restaurants

Located in the historic Byward Market in the heart of Ottawa, SOCIAL offers a sumptuous and elegant atmosphere. Traditional French and contemporary North American cuisine marry with a playful air. Experimental flavours demand unique and classical wine pairings inviting holistic approach to dining.

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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Situated in an 18th century Heritage building in the Byward Market, Restaurant e18hteen has established itself as one of Canada's premier restaurants. Classy, funky and trendy – Eighteen showcases fantastic food, wine and service in a relaxed, fashionable environment.

Located in Sandy Hill in the heart of Ottawa, Le Cordon Bleu Bistro @ Signatures Restaurant is a French-style bistro that combines fine French contemporary, innovative cuisine with an  modern, refined atmosphere. This acclaimed restaurant is housed in an 1874 Tudor Revival-style mansion on the grounds of Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute.

The ARC's Executive Chef Jason Duffy knows fantastic food comes from terrific teamwork. In March 2006, Jason rose to Executive Chef where his passion, inventiveness and love of a challenge have brought kudos for the culinary team at ARC THE.HOTEL. His food philosophy is to use only the freshest local seasonal ingredients. Jason crafts daily specials that blend French classic cuisine with International flavours. The ARC Restaurant, in keeping with the hotel's unique experience, is a combination of intimate and soothing interiors that marry the rich hues of burgundy red on the walls with luxurious fabrics and warm dark woods to create a sublime fine dining atmosphere. ARC Restaurant is an ideal venue for group functions and business luncheons. Reservations are recommended.DinnerMenu

Led by Executive Chef Romain Riva, The Wakefield Mill offers two restaurants based on fine French and Québécois cuisine, infused with international nuances.  Our fine dining room is embraced by the Mill’s one-metre thick stonewalls, warmed by a large open-hearth, double-sided fireplace, and extended with a 45 seat glassed-in solarium overlooking MacLaren Falls.  The wine list features a selection of New World and Old World wines, focusing on boutique wineries hand-picked by our sommeliers.  A country breakfast is served daily; Brunch on Sundays from 9am to 2pm.  Dinner is served daily from 530pm.  A full lunch menu is offered from Monday to Saturday.  Decorated with historic pictures and with live Jazz on Saturday evenings, the Wakefield Mill Lounge is the perfect place to enjoy a pre-dinner drink.  Adjacent to the lounge is the new Heron Room, which offers a more casual and modern dining experience overlooking MacLaren Falls. Enjoy some inventive and delicious small plates and tapas paired with wine flights or stick to our classic steak and frites.  Reservations for the fine dining room are recommended so please call to reserve your table today!  Simple click on the link provided with this listing.