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Fauna, Ottawa, ON

Fauna

4.7
4.7
1425 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
fauna is about the things we love: eating and drinking with friends and family in a fun space. Our menu is seasonally driven and we support local farmers and producers wherever possible. We love the neighborhood and the space and are so happy to be open in Centretown.


We like to have fun in the kitchen. We serve small plates so you can try more than one dish. We use local ingredients wherever possible. We’re inspired by where we live, places we’ve been and things we’d like to do.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (613) 563-2862
  • Website
    http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jon Svazas
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Location
    425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Frank St
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

  • New Years Eve 2025

    CA$150.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Our New Year’s Eve Set Menu will be six courses for $150 per person (No HST this year) plus gratuity. We will not be able to accommodate vegetarian / vegan dietary restrictions for dinner on this evening. Early seatings begin at 5:30 / 5:45 / 6:00 / 6:15 and 6:30 with a dining time of two and half to two hours and forty five minutes. Second seatings times start from 8:15 to 9:15. Menu will be posted online in early December.

Menu

Raw

  • 1/2 Dozen OystersCA$24.00

    calamansi mignonette / house ghost pepper hot sauce

    • Scallop CrudoCA$24.00

      Poached daikon / apple / cilantro / ginger juice / shiso

      • Elk TartareCA$24.00

        Curry / pumpkin chutney / goat cheese / sunchoke chips

        Small

        • Softshell CrabCA$23.00

          tempura / fried garlic + chili / curry mayo

          • Fried sunchokesCA$17.00

            Herb salad / smoked yogurt / pink peppercorn

            • GreensCA$17.00

              roasted eggplant vinaigrette / spiced pistachio / feta

              • Mushroom BisqueCA$16.00

                Sherry reduction / bacon

                Main

                • BucatiniCA$38.00

                  Beef + Iberian pork bolognese / kale / pecorino / tarragon

                  • Delicate SquashCA$39.00

                    Fermented grain risotto / Swiss chard / pepitas / pecorino

                    • Guinea fowlCA$46.00

                      Knodel / brussels / purple mountain yam/ carrots / albufera sauce

                      • Black codCA$48.00

                        lemon panisse / cherry tomatoes / beans / trout roe beurre blanc

                        • 80-Day Ribeye for 2CA$130.00

                          fingerling potato / kale / carrots / steakhouse mushrooms / jus

                          Dessert

                          • Tiramisu affogatoCA$14.00

                            Almond cake / vanilla ice cream / espresso / hazelnuts / frangelico

                            • Pumpkin Pie CheesecakeCA$14.00

                              meringue / pumpkin seed brittle

                              Last updated: 3 December 2024

                              What 1,425 people are saying

                              Overall ratings and reviews

                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                              4.7
                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                              • 4.7Food
                              • 4.7Service
                              • 4.7Ambience
                              • 4.4Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              Diners' Choice Awards

                              • Ottawa

                                Great for creative cocktails

                              • Ottawa

                                Contemporary Canadian

                              • Ottawa

                                Great for creative cocktails

                              • Ottawa

                                Contemporary Canadian

                              Review summary

                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                              Fauna captivates with its "impeccable and delicious" dishes and "wonderful ingredients." Diners appreciate the "very knowledgeable and approachable staff" and "creative and inspired" menu. While some found service inconsistent, highlights include "amazing food" and "thoughtful" wine pairings. The vibrant atmosphere is perfect for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable dining experience.

                              1,425 Reviews

                              1. Alice

                                Miami

                                3 reviews

                                3.0

                                3 reviews

                                Dined 1 day ago

                                1. Overall 3
                                2. Food 2
                                3. Service 3
                                4. Ambience 5
                                The ingredients are fresh but trying too hard to be fancy while slightly missing the mark. I ordered the cod and the portion was very small leaving me still hungry. For a vegetarian pescatarian there are very few options so the ones they do have could be better. My dinner companion ordered bucatini and said it was ok but slightly overcooked. The setting is beautiful and the staff well trained. I would go back for the atmosphere but not the food.

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                              2. Michael

                                VIP

                                Ottawa

                                2 reviews

                                5.0

                                2 reviews

                                Dined 5 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                After 10 years, Fauna is still one of the best restaurants in Ottawa. The food, drinks, atmosphere and staff are all top rate. Do not miss out on this Centretown gem.

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                              3. Karen

                                Inverness

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined 6 days ago

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Lovely dinner out with my daughter. Interesting and tasty food with attentive thoughtful service. Daughter loved the unique cocktails and we both enjoyed our mains and especially the elk appi.

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                              4. Joe

                                Toronto

                                4 reviews

                                4.0

                                4 reviews

                                Dined on 20 December 2024

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Very nice place. The food was excellent but priced a bit high for what you get. Great service - the atmosphere is lovely but it can get really loud

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                              5. Graham

                                Ottawa

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined on 16 December 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                It was an excellent meal and great service. The food has never disappointed and this was our fourth time. One of the best in ottawa. One down side, it is pricy, but worth it.

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                              6. olivia

                                Dublin

                                3 reviews

                                4.0

                                3 reviews

                                Dined on 13 December 2024

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                The food was delicious and the service superb. The main critique was a poor wine options list for by the glass.

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                              7. OpenTable Diner

                                Ottawa

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined on 27 November 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Honestly the best food ever!! And amazing service and ambience.

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                              8. Keelin

                                Ottawa

                                1 review

                                5.0

                                1 review

                                Dined on 24 November 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 3
                                4. Ambience 5
                                The food was incredible as always. I would recommend the soft shell to every patron. Yum.

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                              9. tom

                                Ottawa

                                5 reviews

                                5.0

                                5 reviews

                                Dined on 20 November 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Always love the food. Always different and always amazing.

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                              10. Cam-Tu

                                London

                                6 reviews

                                5.0

                                6 reviews

                                Dined on 16 November 2024

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Absolutely love Fauna. The food is a hit every time. The ambience is welcoming and romantic. It makes for a wonderful dinner spot every, single time. Will definitely be back!

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                              FAQs

                              Fauna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 563-2862.

                              Fauna is rated 4.7 stars by 1425 OpenTable diners.

                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                              Make a booking

                              2 people
                              19:00
                              Booked 10 times today
                              Experiences are available.

                              Order delivery or takeout

                              Google Map for Fauna

                              425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

                              Additional information

                              • Cross Street
                                Frank St
                              • Area
                                Downtown
                              • Hours of Operation
                                Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
                              • Price
                                CAN$51 and over
                              • Cuisines
                                Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
                              • Dining style
                                Casual Dining
                              • Dress code
                                Casual Dress
                              • Parking details
                                Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
                              • Payment Options
                                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                              • Executive Chef
                                Jon Svazas
                              • Additional
                                Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                              • Website
                                http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
                              • Phone number
                                (613) 563-2862
                              • Private party facilities
                                Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.

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