Ottawa – What to do, eat, stay and more
Ah Ottawa, the capital of Canada and its region. Some may say that this city is a bit flat, but on the contrary. It is a city in full bloom. The O-Train, the ever-evolving gastronomy, the new hotels, you name it. A wonderful mix of new and old. Check out our suggestions for where to eat, drink, sleep and do in Ottawa.
Eat and drink in Ottawa
Fauna
Fauna is all you love: eating and drinking with friends and family in a beautiful space A seasonal map and they support farmers and local producers. Amazing wines, delicious food and a short walk from downtown.
425 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K2P 1Y7
ATELIER
Open since 2008, chef Marc Lépine’s restaurant won in 2020 the 32nd position in the ranking of “Canada’s 100 Best”, one of the best restaurants in the city in this ranking. While most restaurants remove tasting menus from their menus, you will find a 12-course menu on the Atelier one. To discover.
540 Rochester St.
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1S 4M1
Art-Is-In Bakery
A Bakery where the brunch are a must. In a corner a little lost in the western part of the capital, but that is totally worth the detour. Everything is delicious there. Lineups are not rare.
250 City Centre Ave. Unit 112,
Ottawa, ON
Canada
Norca Restaurant & Bar
One thing that Canada’s Capital likes is this mix of perfect dishes and well executed cocktails. Something we find in a few places in Canada. A hotel bar like no other.
30 Avenue Daly
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1N 6E2
Zoe’s
Located in the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Zoe’s Lounge is the perfect place to relax. One of the most popular places on the Parliement Hill. Superb place where cocktails and trays fit perfectly. Hard to ask better.
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1N 8S7
Where to stay
The Fairmont Château Laurier
Photo: Benoit Debaix
Fairmont Château Laurier
Recently renovated, the Fairmont Château Laurier regains its leading position in the city landscape as the luxury hotel of the National Capital. Located downtown, its Fairmont Gold floor has been fully re-imagined and now boasts 69 rooms and suites to a total of 429 rooms. A must.
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1N 8S7
Le Germain Ottawa
Discover a haven of peace in the downtown area. A boutique hotel with personalized service. In addition, you can extend your stay in the National Capital with no fixed departure time if you book directly on their website, a big plus.
30, avenue Daly
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1N 6E2
Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market
New contemporary hotel in the National Capital. Located, as the name says, near the ByWard Market, the 200-room hotel also boasts the city’s highest rooftop terrace. Modern, urban, it imposes a wave of novelty in the city.
325, Dalhousie Street
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1N 7G1
