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Erling's Variety, Ottawa, ON

Erling's Variety

4.5
4.5
142 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
We are a locally loved neighbourhood bistro just tucked away off Bank street in the Glebe. We serve updated versions of familiar classics in an unpretentious and homey atmosphere.
We feature small sharing plates that we serve tapas style. Our dishes are meant to be enjoyed leisurely and in good company. We offer a seasonal and ever changing menu, oysters, a curated wine selection, classic cocktails as well as happy hour specials Tuesday through Thursday. We are centrally located and blocks from TD place.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Oyster Bar, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Liam Vainola
  • Area
    The Glebe
  • Cross Street
    Bank street and Strathcona avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Close to OC Transport
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 18:00
    Join us for Happy Hour every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 5 and 6! We offer amazing deals on oysters, light, creative snacks and drinks! Please visit our website to view our current menu.

    Weekday Happy Hour photo

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Erling's Variety is a culinary delight in Ottawa, perfect for intimate gatherings and special occasions. Guests rave about the "fantastic food," "great service," and "amazing wine." The menu is an ever-evolving tapestry of "inventive dishes" that offer "great value." With its cozy ambiance and friendly staff, Erling's is truly a "hidden gem."
142 Reviews
  1. Dennis VIP

    Ottawa53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a wonderful date night. I don't even now how Erling's got on our radar but we are glad we went. Lovely meal - tasty and innovative menu - served by a professional and truly pleasant server. The ambiance in the restaurant is 'spartan chic' without being bare and the lighting in the place was soft and comfortable. Interesting art collection and super clean washrooms. The best sugar pie I have ever eaten...bar none. Be sure to tip the kitchen tap with the '$ 20.00 beer for the kitchen' option if you can....because when you watch them work that night, you'll see they've earned it. I do hope they rotate the menu items monthly because we want to make it a monthly habit to revisit Erling's - we liked it that much.

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  2. Angela VIP

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My neighbourhood favourite! Food is always fantastic and plates are made to share. Menu is always evolving and has an incredible wine list. We are so lucky to have Erling's!

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  3. Suzanne

    Ottawa5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food , flavours complimented each other so well, great presentation, great wine suggestions, nice atmosphere. Great value for the quality of the experience . Would definitely recommend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely evening! Food was fantastic! Will be back!

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  5. Tara

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always- wonderful food, great service and exceptional value!

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  6. Tyler

    Ottawa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small plates to share, and every one we had was fantastic. Great space with friendly staff and phenomenal food

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  7. Darius

    Ottawa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinning experience, the food was solid and the vibes were great.

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  8. Hilda-Matilda VIP

    Toronto7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very different experience than expected. I didn’t feel like the food was made with care (meat in my ragu was cold). Usually have no problem with small but delicious portions and I don’t think the food is made to share but we were asked if we wanted to. Beautiful restaurant, though!

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  9. Robert

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding small plates and good value. Definitely will be back!

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  10. François

    San Diego14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As my previous visits, spot on food, drinks and service. I like the vibe here. Food service business is not easy, these guys deserve our support! Next time you go, do like us and bring some one that will discover this gem!

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Erling's Variety is rated 4.5 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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19:00
Google Map for Erling's Variety

225 Strathcona Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 1X7

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bank street and Strathcona avenue
  • Area
    The Glebe
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Oyster Bar, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Close to OC Transport
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Liam Vainola
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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