Mati

4.5

211 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

At Mati, our menu offers a modern take on Mediterranean style crudo dishes and charcoal grilled steaks, showcasing the finest ingredients and technique.
Indulge in our famous seafood towers or mouth-watering wagyu steaks and truly see what our menu is all about.
Each dish is meticulously crafted, capturing the essence of the Mediterranean with modern touches. Complemented by inspired sides and accompaniments, our menu caters to a variety of preferences, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all.

The Bar Menu - Cocktails and Wine
At Mati, you’ll experience some of the finest craft cocktails in the city. High quality ingredients, craft ice, and beautiful glassware result in elevated cocktails that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests.
Our Sommelier curated wine list will have you exploring unique and exquisite wines from all over the world and some of the finest from right here at home.

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 680-3860
Website
http://www.matiottawa.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We offer two private rooms, each with it's own distinct charm. Our event team will work closely with you to customize every aspect of your gathering to create an unforgettable experience.
Private party contact
Amanda Belli: (613) 680-3860

Location
428 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2
Area
Little Italy
Cross Street
Preston & Norman
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Private Dining Room - The Oval Room
CA$125.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The Oval Room is Mati's intimate private dining space, located downstairs in your very own private area. Please note that this is a separate room not locate din our main dining area.. Please let us know if you are celebrating anything at all or if you have any special requests.

What 211 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
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mati offers a "remarkable evening" with "impeccable" food, "attentive" service, and a "warm, friendly" ambiance. Highlights include the "delicious" seafood tower, "amazing" cocktails, and inviting decor. Perfect for special occasions, Mati consistently delivers a memorable dining experience with standout service, making it a "must go to" destination for many.

211 Reviews

C
Caolan
Atlantic Canada
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Valentines lunch experience. Food was delicious, service was quick and ambiance was cozy. Will return.
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Michael
VIP
Ottawa
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience here at Mati for our first visit. The ambience was cozy and staff was welcoming. We sat at the bar which was lively, we enjoyed chatting with the bartender who thoroughly went through the menu as it was our first time. We started with a few cocktails, and enjoyed our starters: the burata and the spicy rolls. For our mains, I had the ribeye and shoestring fries, my gf had the branzino with a side of Brussels sprouts and parm. The presentation and the quality was exceptional. They also accommodated my gf’s dietary restriction. Definitely will go back, and may bring some friends along to pass on the food and drink adventure!
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Nathan
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We wanted a table on the bar side. Not to actually sit at the bar.
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Peng
VIP
Ottawa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a big fan of Mati, but this time they went even more special—thank you very much for the birthday card and cake for my wife. Totally didn’t see them coming but appreciate them big time!
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Caroline
Montreal
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Went there for my birthday, it was mentionnes in the reservation. The first thing the waitress asked us was if we could order asap since there was another reservation at 8pm. I found rude and quite disrespectful for the clients. The restaurant is supposed to be chic and classy but the young staff dressing code is …. Borderline vulgar. The food is overpriced for a quality equivalent to pub food. This was our first and last timw at Mati. If you want a food expeirience and are looking for a relaxing ambiance go elsewhere.
MatiResponded on 6 February 2025
Hi Caroline, we are very sorry to hear you didn;t enjoy your experience at Mati. Please email us at info@matiottawa.ca and someone from our team will reach out to you.
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Stephanie
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is delicious, tuna tartare is amazing. Had the duck leg and it was perfect. Friendly and professional service. Only thins is was seated at a table next to high traffic area and felt a bit in the way. Not the ideal spot. But overall highly recommend this restaurant
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Hilda-Matilda
VIP
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely spot for great (pretty) cocktails and plates. Loved the overall vibe and decor. Lobster pasta was delicious! Duck - superb (and I don’t love duck usually). Oysters could have been fresher, but didn’t kill the experience.
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Paul
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fun, enjoyable meal. Seafood tower was excellent. Drinks were great.
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Meredith
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mati is Always delicious. This evening we had the pleasure so being served at the bar by Yanni. The service was undeniably the best bar service I have ever received. The food was incredible and we wanted for nothing. Thank you Yanni and Mati for a remarkable evening Mer + Jon
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Bruce
VIP
Ottawa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pork chop and the Branzino were 10/10!! Beet salad was also excellent.
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FAQs

Mati is rated 4.5 stars by 211 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

428 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Preston & Norman
Area
Little Italy
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.matiottawa.ca/
Phone number
(613) 680-3860
Private party facilities
We offer two private rooms, each with it's own distinct charm. Our event team will work closely with you to customize every aspect of your gathering to create an unforgettable experience.
Private party contact
Amanda Belli: (613) 680-3860

Mati

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Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Private Dining Room - The Oval Room

Menu

What 211 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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