Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Downtown

21 restaurants available nearby

1. North and Navy

4.6

Exceptional(1819)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

A Northern Italian kitchen inspired by the Bacari of Venice. Our menu is inspired by tradition and dictated by the quality and availability of ingredients. We play off the similarities between the climates of Eastern Ontario and Northeast Italy, and create our take on classic dishes made with seasonal game, seafood and vegetables. Plus, sometimes we’ll just add whatever we want.

2. Gitanes

4.8

Exceptional(619)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

At Gitanes we serve French cuisine using Canadian ingredients. Seafood off the raw bar is fresh and sustainably sourced. A local favourite in Ottawa fine dining known for the romantic ambiance, chef-driven menu and extensive wine cellar.For the full experience try the tasting menu with wine pairings. Book the Chef's Table for a deep dive into our culinary program with chef Mitch Lacombe.Patio is open! Join us on the terrasse for al fresco dining.Find us in Centretown on lively Elgin Street, tucked down the ramp. Street parking available.À bientôt!

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3. Aiāna Restaurant Collective

4.9

Exceptional(499)

Price: Expensive

• Canadian • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Driven to provide a dining experience unlike any other, Aiāna's cuisine reflects a harmonious balance between classic cooking techniques and contemporary recipes. Whether a memorable meal; handcrafted cocktail or a glass of carefully curated wine, Aiana delivers distinctly Canadian cuisine and impeccable hospitality – all from the pulse of Ottawa’s bustling downtown.

4. Beckta

4.7

Exceptional(261)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Legendary Canadian Cuisine featuring signature Canadian products, all delivered with high-touch hospitality. Beckta offers a constantly changing a-la-carte and two tasting menus daily in both our our fine dining rooms with luxurious seating, or a more casual vibe in our delightful wine bar area that features daily food specials. Multiple private dining rooms are also available for larger groups or more intimate requests. Recipient of 19 consecutive CAA 4-Diamond Awards. Please contact us at info@beckta.com for inquiries.

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5. Restaurant e18hteen

4.7

Exceptional(1612)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • ByWard Market

Booked 5 times today

Offering an elevated dine-in experience as well as takeout, Restaurant e18hteen boasts high-ceilings, stone walls and an elegant fireplace sure to impress your eyes. Recognized as one of Ottawa's Top Steak & Seafood Restaurants for the last twenty years, Chef David Godsoe focuses on "Canadian Freestyle Cuisine" and multi-course tasting menus updated weekly. Our dishes are created using only the finest seasonal ingredients brought in by local farmers whom we've cultivated a relationship with over many years. E18hteen’s gourmet experience is perfect for the business professional, the socialite or a romantic diner.We look forward to welcoming you soon!

6. Play Food & Wine

4.7

Exceptional(271)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • ByWard Market

Booked 18 times today

Play food & wine will make serious food fun and accessible to many types of guests by offering an inspiring menu, legendary service, outstanding values and a culinary home for our guests in which they can spend a variety of occasions. All of our dishes are modest portions designed to share. This allows guests to sample a few different dishes without having to commit to just one main course as in a traditional restaurant. Our menu changes frequently, respecting product availability and seasonality. We are committed to working with our many great suppliers to source the best and most flavourful ingredients possible. We use local, sustainable and seasonal products whenever possible, and believe in supporting area farmers as much as we can.

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7. Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1222)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • ByWard Market

Booked 27 times today

Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR Restaurant offers an elegant, sharing-style dining experience sure to bring people together. Available for dine-in or takeout, we are renowned for our fresh, local produce and our unique use of exotic spices and ground curries. Chef Ben Landreville has created a tantalizing menu, placing an emphasis on Asian-inspired tacos and main dishes. Don't forget to end your dining experience with warm, hand-made donuts sure to please your sweet tooth!We look forward to welcoming you soon!

8. Gezellig

4.7

Exceptional(376)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Downtown

Booked 67 times today

With a name that means "cozy or nice atmosphere, but also belonging and general togetherness," gezellig invites guests to experience an elegant menu of local, seasonal cuisine using french techniques in a casual and welcoming environment. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, gezellig prepares each menu item using high-quality ingredients purchased locally. On the menu are items such as seared scallops, braised beef shortibs, potato gnocchi, beef tartare, duck breast, and wild-caught lingcod. Our classic butterfinger for dessert is a staple that has been on our menu since opening in 2012

9. Atelier - Ottawa

4.7

Exceptional(1737)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

At Atelier, we solely offer an experiential & interactive 40 course tasting menu with pescatarian & vegetarian menus available for $250 per guest. We are not able to offer a vegan menu. Wine pairing options are availableDining time is 4 hoursWe do not accept menu modifications for aversions/dislikes, as this will compromise the integrity of the experienceShould you have any severe allergies, please highlight them in detail at time of booking, keeping in mind that we are not able to omit dairy, gluten, soy, nightshades, mushroom & allium as this impacts the overall experience. We will contact you for further clarification & to determine if we will be able to safely accommodate Regarding mild allergies, our kitchen is not allergen-free & therefore we cannot guarantee zero cross-contaminationPlease note that severe allergies may result in the outright omission of any one course from your experience

10. Feast + Revel

4.0

Excellent(324)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • ByWard Market

Booked 3 times today

Located on the first floor of the Andaz Hotel, Feast + Revel proudly offers a culinary experience in celebration of the land on which it stands, led by our executive chef Chanaka Amarakoon. Sample a variety of innovative culinary flavors infused with Ottawa’s heritage at our restaurant. The cuisine explores and pushes the boundaries of what we know to be Canadian food by applying sophisticated techniques to familiar flavors.Feast + Revel is a vibrant destination that combines the best elements of a restaurant, gourmet dining and cocktail bar. Enjoy our stylish and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. Open for Breakfast, Happy Hour and Dinner. Join us for Happy Hour every day from 4 PM to 6 PM 🥂For parties larger than 16 people, please contact the Hotel at Ottawa.Guest@andaz.com.

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Judith
Ottawa •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was my first visit to Beckta and will return again!
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BecktaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Canadian• Downtown
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4.7
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Royal Thai
Ottawa •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Last night was excellent! Our waiters Ben and his manager were very attentive and helpful all night. Please send them our thanks.
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Restaurant e18hteenPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• ByWard Market
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4.7
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Kyra
Ottawa •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
10/10 experience - this was my first time at Gitanes and it was great. Food was exceptional, service was lovely, and vibes were cozy & secluded. Ottawa gem!
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GitanesPrice: Very Expensive• French• Downtown
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4.8
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Nicholas
Toronto / Ontario •1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Perfectly quaint, perfectly cozy, excellent ambience, very nice and balance between style and substance thoroughly enjoyed my experience and definitely wouldn’t do so again let alone the food was truly outstanding and a pleasure
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North and NavyPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.6
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Martina
Montreal / Quebec •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Oustanding food and excellent personal service. We celebrated my husband's birthday and enjoyed every minute.
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Aiāna Restaurant CollectivePrice: Expensive• Canadian• Downtown
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4.9

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. North and Navy

2. Gitanes

3. Aiāna Restaurant Collective

4. Beckta

5. Restaurant e18hteen

6. Play Food & Wine

7. Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

8. Gezellig

9. Atelier - Ottawa

10. Feast + Revel

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