Founded by local and well-known philanthropist Dave Smith, Nate's Deli opened its doors in 1959 and quickly gained notice for serving only the best-smoked meat in the city.
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On the busy street it is named after, you will find the Wellington Diner. Many restaurants have their take on breakfast, but the Wellington team is confident that it has the best one in town.
Somewhere Dine Bar in Ottawa’s Byward Market offers a delightful dining experience that combines casual elegance with a contemporary European flair and is highly appreciated by its patrons.
The historic York on William (YOW) building, which encompasses Starling Restaurant & Bar and Apothecary Cocktail Lounge, represents a must-visit and we were thrilled to dine there for the second successive year.
Zola’s has been family-owned and operated since 1986, offering Italian food made from scratch, friendly service, and a wholesome atmosphere. Owner Antonio Vacchio is proud to have pioneered one of the first open-concept Italian dining experiences in west Ottawa. They cater to vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets and also offer a popular catering service.
Qu and Liu opened their fifth Baskin-Robbins location this fall in Barrhaven, a southern suburb of Ottawa (3171 Strandherd Drive). The next ten are expected to be located in premium locations in Ottawa.
As I continue on my journey to follow the trail of Foodtastic Inc., one of the leading restaurant franchisors in Canada and based here in Montreal, I discovered Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery on Iris Street in Ottawa.
Ralph & Sons Diner is a family-owned operation located a bit off the main beat and path on Carling Avenue in the suburb of Nepean. From breakfast classics to new and delicious lunch items and signature hot meals.
Lavender Grill and Lounge opened in the Byward Market in the summer of 2022, the vision of owner Reza Khakbaz.
Lavender, of course, is a light shade of purple or violet. It applies particularly to the color of the flower of the same name. Khakbaz and his team have certainly taken advantage of the connection, from the décor to the coloring of some of the drinks like my blackberry smash tea mocktail, a combination of blackberry and Earl Grey tea.