Guidebook for Ottawa
Everything Else
35 Beechwood Ave
35 Beechwood AvenueYou can catch the 1,5 and 7 at the bus stop!
You can ride your bike along the Canal or walk on its trails!
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueYou can ride your bike along the Canal or walk on its trails!
This place, has the BEST TACOS. Because of their popularity,however it is totally worth it. They also have a take out window if the line is too long for you.
168 locals recommend
El Camino
380 Elgin StThis place, has the BEST TACOS. Because of their popularity,however it is totally worth it. They also have a take out window if the line is too long for you.
Shaw Centre
55 Colonel By DrConference Halls/ Venue
Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenuePopular park. Also has a great view of Parliament and the river
Notre Dame Basilica
385 Sussex DrStunning Architecture, Beautiful Church
LCBO
160 Elgin StWine, beer!
Murray Street
Murray StreetTons of restaurants/pubs on this street.
The Rainbow
76 Murray StLive Music
WOLF& Zed
519 Sussex DrQuality shoe-ware and a great selection of designer shoes.
Shops/Resturants on this whole strip.
During the summer Sparks street hosts:
- Latin Sparks
- RibFest
39 locals recommend
Sparks Street
Sparks StreetShops/Resturants on this whole strip.
During the summer Sparks street hosts:
- Latin Sparks
- RibFest
Sightseeing
Tons of little shops and places to eat, great to walk around and get a feel for everything!
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
Tons of little shops and places to eat, great to walk around and get a feel for everything!
Its Parliament. What else can I say! If this is your first time in Ottawa its a must to see!
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetIts Parliament. What else can I say! If this is your first time in Ottawa its a must to see!
University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. EUniversity of Ottawa
Food Scene
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StOne of the best Shawarma places in town!
Awesome Burgers! They are own by the same group of people that created Pizza ZaZaZa
25 locals recommend
The Works
363 St. Laurent BlvdAwesome Burgers! They are own by the same group of people that created Pizza ZaZaZa
Fresh Italian Food! They make their pizzas with fresh ingredients and in a thin crust format. Great place to go for a date or with a group of friends.
13 locals recommend
Arturo's
49 Beechwood Ave.Fresh Italian Food! They make their pizzas with fresh ingredients and in a thin crust format. Great place to go for a date or with a group of friends.
Fiazza Fresh Fired
86 Murray StAmazing Pizza, made with local ingredients. Luigi is the man!
This place, is AMAZING. I have never been disappointed. They have a seasonal kitchen and it was one of the top 10 places to eat in Ottawa.
90 locals recommend
Fraser
7 Springfield RdThis place, is AMAZING. I have never been disappointed. They have a seasonal kitchen and it was one of the top 10 places to eat in Ottawa.
This is a gourmet pizza resto! Feel like trying out different types of toppings on your Pizza? They have a ton! You can check out their menu here: http://zazazapizza.com/
16 locals recommend
ZaZaZa Pizza with Pizzaz - Hintonburg
1079 Wellington St. WThis is a gourmet pizza resto! Feel like trying out different types of toppings on your Pizza? They have a ton! You can check out their menu here: http://zazazapizza.com/
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Coffee! nuff said.
Lovely place to go for a early morning breakfast or a late brunch! This place has amazing Scones!
36 locals recommend
The SconeWitch (Beechwood)
35 Beechwood Ave.Lovely place to go for a early morning breakfast or a late brunch! This place has amazing Scones!
Pili Pili Grilled Chicken
205 Dalhousie StAmazing Wood Fired Chicken
Benny's Bistro
119 Murray StAmazing Brunch and they have amazing french pastries and breads.
Intimate place, they have good food, friendly staff, and a decent beer selection on tap.
Try their burgers!
80 locals recommend
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StIntimate place, they have good food, friendly staff, and a decent beer selection on tap.
Try their burgers!
Navarra Restaurant
93 Murray StOne of Ottawa's top restaurants. An authentic spanish cuisine.
Intimate little place, they serve Mexican food. They have some creative Taco selections, and their tamales are good.
31 locals recommend
Ola Cocina Taqueria
62 Barrette StIntimate little place, they serve Mexican food. They have some creative Taco selections, and their tamales are good.
They have HUGE burritos! super tasty as well. The staff is super friendly.
18 locals recommend
Corazon De Maiz
55 Byward Market SquareThey have HUGE burritos! super tasty as well. The staff is super friendly.
Great place to sit and people watch. They have coffee, sandwiches, soups, and desserts.
32 locals recommend
Planet Coffee, ByWard Market, Ottawa
24a York StGreat place to sit and people watch. They have coffee, sandwiches, soups, and desserts.
The Black Tomato
11 George StResto. They have a great selection of craft beers.
Amazing cocktails. Evey time I go, I try to taste a new one!
13 locals recommend
The Albion Rooms - Craft Cocktails & Farm to Table Food
33 Nicholas StreetAmazing cocktails. Evey time I go, I try to taste a new one!
Do not get me started on how amazing this place is. Their Oysters are all from Canada east/west coast. The service is amazing, and it feels like you are friends with everyone.
115 locals recommend
The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StDo not get me started on how amazing this place is. Their Oysters are all from Canada east/west coast. The service is amazing, and it feels like you are friends with everyone.
Great Food and vibe. People really like their Caesar/steak salad. Personally I like everything. haha
21 locals recommend
Oz Kafe, ByWard Market
10 York StGreat Food and vibe. People really like their Caesar/steak salad. Personally I like everything. haha
Town
296 Elgin StOne of Ottawa top 10 places to eat.
Montreal Style beagle, you will be able to see how they get cooked in their big over. Its neat.
57 locals recommend
Kettleman's Bagel Co.
912 Bank StMontreal Style beagle, you will be able to see how they get cooked in their big over. Its neat.
Pub Italia
434 Preston StGreat selection of beers, and a taste of little Italy.
Shopping
Rideau Centre
One of Ottawa's premier Shopping Malls
They sell gourmet cheese, artisan food and fancy kitchen stuff. I love coming here and getting their all the different types of deserts that they have!
23 locals recommend
Jacobson’s Gourmet Concepts
103 Beechwood Ave.They sell gourmet cheese, artisan food and fancy kitchen stuff. I love coming here and getting their all the different types of deserts that they have!
Amanda May Lingerie
203 Dalhousie StOttawa Premiere Lingerie Shop
Great place for anyone who loves kitchen items. They have everything for that person in your life that knows how to cook and appreciates this sort of gift.
Ma Cuisine
269 Dalhousie StGreat place for anyone who loves kitchen items. They have everything for that person in your life that knows how to cook and appreciates this sort of gift.
They have a great selection of cards, and a fun place to browse.
They sell flowers as well!
Paper Papier
18 Clarence St.They have a great selection of cards, and a fun place to browse.
They sell flowers as well!
Zone Maison
471 Sussex DrFun place to find funky and unique items for your home.
Arts & Culture
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StBroadway shows, and many performances.
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrCanadas Art Gallery, open 7 days a week
You can come here and enjoy their selection of Indie Movies. The popcorn is amazing - fresh and wonderful. Make sure you get some.
87 locals recommend
ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau StYou can come here and enjoy their selection of Indie Movies. The popcorn is amazing - fresh and wonderful. Make sure you get some.
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StThe building is amazing, they have many exhibitions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant
700 Sussex DrGreat Food and ambiance
This is Ottawa's oldest Bar, also known as the Laff. Its very causal and unpretentious. Dont leave Ottawa with out having a drink here!
27 locals recommend
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
42 York StThis is Ottawa's oldest Bar, also known as the Laff. Its very causal and unpretentious. Dont leave Ottawa with out having a drink here!
Essentials
Fine italian gourmet grocery shop, you can find an expansive selection of cheese and hams. Great coffee, service and place to just find new items to cook with
64 locals recommend
La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George StFine italian gourmet grocery shop, you can find an expansive selection of cheese and hams. Great coffee, service and place to just find new items to cook with
Traditional butcher shop. old-fashioned service. I get all my meat here, Their meat is pasture fed, free of preservatives... the list goes on.
Your Corner Butcher
59 York StTraditional butcher shop. old-fashioned service. I get all my meat here, Their meat is pasture fed, free of preservatives... the list goes on.