Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Amazing food way beyond regular pub fare. Great selection of micro beers. Five stars. Can get busy on weeke ends.
95 locals recommend
The Manx Pub
370 Elgin StAmazing food way beyond regular pub fare. Great selection of micro beers. Five stars. Can get busy on weeke ends.
Best gourmet tacos anywhere. Not cheap though. Crazy busy all the time. Go when it opens.
168 locals recommend
El Camino
380 Elgin StBest gourmet tacos anywhere. Not cheap though. Crazy busy all the time. Go when it opens.
Greek On Wheels
3 Hawthorne AvenueBest take out hands down if you like Greek.
Greasy spoon but big portions, friendly staff and great poutin.
56 locals recommend
Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin StGreasy spoon but big portions, friendly staff and great poutin.
Johnny Farina
216 Elgin StNice spot with good food.
Best Italian I've had. Family run. Set in an historic old house.
33 locals recommend
Mamma Teresa Ristorante
300 Somerset St WBest Italian I've had. Family run. Set in an historic old house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Consistently chill crowd. Great beer selection. Friendly staff. Can also get busy on weekends.
72 locals recommend
The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin StConsistently chill crowd. Great beer selection. Friendly staff. Can also get busy on weekends.
Sightseeing
Incredible architecture, historic site next to the Canal locks with the Ottawa river behind it. Amazing!
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetIncredible architecture, historic site next to the Canal locks with the Ottawa river behind it. Amazing!
Arts & Culture
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StGreat for kids and even adults.
Essentials
Loblaws
64 Isabella StCrazy cheese section.
Entertainment & Activities
Lansdowne Park
Marché WayStadium, theater, shops, restaurants etc............
Shopping
Rideau Centre
Has pretty much everything.