Play Food & Wine

4.6

286 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

24 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Canadian, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 667-9207
Website
http://www.playfood.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Shane Brown
Catering
Please reach out to us at info@playfood.ca for inquiries
Private party facilities
Semi-private and fully private dining spaces available. Fully private space can also be reserved for a standing cocktail style reception up to 80 guests.

Location
1 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z5
Area
ByWard Market
Cross Street
Corner of Sussex Drive and York Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Rideau Centre
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

grilled sourdoughCA$4.00
caramelized butter
fritesCA$9.00
chili oil / parmesan / vegetable ash aioli
Le Coprin mushroomsCA$9.00
scapes
warm marinated olivesCA$9.00
cauliflower parsnip soupCA$10.00
chickpea / apple / ramp / leak
garden turnipCA$12.00
goat cheese / pesto
mixed cheese & charcuterie plateCA$45.00

2 for $49 / per guest

artisanal cheese plate
3 cheeses / house-made compote / honey / crostini
featured charcuterie
house-made pickles / mustard / crostini
Waldorf salad
celtic bleu / black grape / apple / celery / walnut / wasabi vinaigrette
little gem caesar
black tahini caesar / bonito breadcrumbs / cured egg yolk / parmesan foam / pancetta
broiled perch
smoked yogurt / fermented leek oil / salsa verde / haskap
jollof arancini
peanut maafe / plantain / peanut / pineapple
cedar pappardelle
fermented sausage / green garlic / peas / radicchio / fried lemon / cheddar / grainy mustard
gnocchi
mushroom / sundried tomato / ramp pesto / sambal egg yolk / adobo
Nagano pork loin
roasted cauliflower / old bay / pickled fennel / spent grain parsnip purée / apple mostarda
salmon
Matane shrimp / zucchini / couscous / kohlrabi / clam corn vermouth / cucumber relish
grilled beef striploin
broccolini / chili parmesan frites / vegetable ash aioli / scallop xo

Sweet

chocolate & almondCA$13.00
malted white chocolate ice cream / dulce de leche / yogurt & passionfruit panna cotta / espelette / chocolate coated cornflakes
horchata crème brûléeCA$11.00
cinnamon toast crunch tuille / vanilla / white chocolate
apple & squashCA$12.00
apple & coconut mousse / compote / squash & tonka bean sorbet / quince butter / poppy seed granola
Vin Jaune & ComtéCA$25.00
nutty Comté meets the bold, oxidative notes of Vin Jaune- a Jura classic

What 286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Ottawa
Good for business meals
Ottawa
Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Play Food & Wine offers a culinary adventure with "phenomenal service" and "spectacular food." Diners rave about the creative small plates like gnocchi and veal tenderloin, expertly paired with wines. The staff's attentiveness and knowledge enhance the dining experience, making it perfect for special occasions or a cozy evening out.

286 Reviews

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Sara
VIP
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was a bit disappointing at lunch today as one of the dishes was served at room temperature. Our server offered to replace however we had already eaten most of the dish so declined. I eat here often and the food is usually consistently good so today was a bit of an outlier. At the sister restaurant Gezellig a $9 glass of wine is served at lunch - would be nice if Play followed suit.
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pam
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the food to the service, everything was outstanding. Will be back again!
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Bruno
Ottawa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A lot of restaurants are very noisy due to the crowded tables and the lack of proper sound engineering. This place was a pleasant surprise. If you wear hearing aids like I do, I would very highly recommend this place. The food was very good with reasonable proportions, at a reasonable price.
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Maeve
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great. We weren't familiar with some terms on the menu and the staff did a great job answering our questions patiently and respectfully. The cocktails were also very good and it was fun reading all the ingredients. The food was a bit underwhelming given the price.
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Dany
Ottawa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Le potage de courge est excellent et le porc en plat principal
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Mike
VIP
Toronto
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An exceptional dining experience. Superb service and spectacular food…. Taste, presentation and value.
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Melissa
Edmonton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our whole evening was perfect, from the attentive and professional service to delicious wines paired with food that was next level. This was our second new years eve visit and we will definitely return again.
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Dylan
VIP
Ottawa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Play Food and Wine delivered a stellar dining experience on New Year’s Eve with their 8-course blind menu, paired expertly with wines and cocktails. The creativity and execution of each dish were remarkable, but the standouts for me were the Foie Torchon, served with a decadent Bread Pudding French Toast and quince jam, and the perfectly cooked Veal Tenderloin with butternut squash and a rich red-eye demi. Both dishes captured the balance of bold flavors and thoughtful composition that defined the evening. What truly elevated the experience was the staff. They were incredibly friendly, taking the time to explain every dish and pairing in detail, which added a deeper appreciation for the meal. The pacing was flawless, allowing each course to shine without feeling rushed. For an evening of adventurous cuisine, impeccable service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Play Food and Wine is the perfect destination. A phenomenal way to ring in the New Year!
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Adam
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Vegetarian dietary restrictions were well received.
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Evelyne
Ottawa
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always, lovely service at this restaurant. They are often adventurous with their flavours.
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FAQs

Play Food & Wine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 667-9207.

Play Food & Wine is rated 4.6 stars by 286 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1 York St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Z5

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Sussex Drive and York Street
Area
ByWard Market
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Canadian, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Rideau Centre
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Shane Brown
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.playfood.ca/
Phone number
(613) 667-9207
Catering
Please reach out to us at info@playfood.ca for inquiries
Private party facilities
Semi-private and fully private dining spaces available. Fully private space can also be reserved for a standing cocktail style reception up to 80 guests.

Play Food & Wine

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dinner

Extras

grilled sourdoughCA$4.00

fritesCA$9.00

Le Coprin mushroomsCA$9.00

warm marinated olivesCA$9.00

cauliflower parsnip soupCA$10.00

garden turnipCA$12.00

mixed cheese & charcuterie plateCA$45.00

2 for $49 / per guest

artisanal cheese plate

featured charcuterie

Waldorf salad

little gem caesar

broiled perch

jollof arancini

cedar pappardelle

gnocchi

Nagano pork loin

salmon

grilled beef striploin

Sweet

chocolate & almondCA$13.00

horchata crème brûléeCA$11.00

apple & squashCA$12.00

Vin Jaune & ComtéCA$25.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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