Play Food & Wine

4.6

259 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Good for business meals

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

Experiences

NYE 2025 @ PLAY
CA$100.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year in style at Play Food & Wine! Our chefs have crafted a one-of-a-kind special menu to make your celebration unforgettable. With each dish designed to wow your taste buds, it's the perfect way to say goodbye to the year with amazing food, great vibes, and a fun atmosphere. Book your table now and get ready for a night to remember! 3-Course Table d'Hote Curated wine pairings available
NYE 8-Course Pairing Menu
CA$225.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us at Play Food and Wine for an unforgettable New Year's Eve experience! Indulge in an exquisite 8-course tasting menu, expertly crafted by our talented chef Shane Brown. Each dish is thoughtfully paired with handcrafted cocktails and exquisite wines. Celebrate the arrival of the new year in style and indulge in the perfect blend of flavours. This exclusive menu will be bar seating only as Chef Shane will be preparing and serving each dish from behind the bar. We are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies due to the nature of our 8-course tasting menu. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. We are happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions for our 3 course NYE menu.
Hidden Gems Wine Dinner
CA$175.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Jan 2025 only
18:00
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Play Food & Wine, hosted by our Wine Director, Jordan Sabourin. Together with Chef Shane, Jordan has curated a selection of lesser-known and unique wines from around the world, each perfectly paired with an exquisite menu designed to complement their distinct flavours. This social wine dinner will be hosted at a few large communal tables, creating a lively atmosphere for conversation and connection. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this is an evening of great food, exceptional wines, and wonderful company. Reserve your spot today!

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
crispy Ontario smeltsCA$10.00
pimento aioli / lemon
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
seared scallops
roasted cauliflower / old bay / pickled fennel / ancho oil / spent grain parsnip purée / lamb vinaigrette
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
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
peaches & creamCA$12.00
peach mousse / meringue / earl grey panna cotta / mango sorbet

What 259 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian
Ottawa
Most Booked
Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian
Ottawa
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Play Food & Wine offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with imaginative and delicious dishes. The service is consistently "excellent," with staff being attentive and knowledgeable. Guests appreciate the creative small plates and inventive wine pairings. The ambiance is welcoming and comfortable, making it a perfect spot for special occasions.

259 Reviews

C
Christine
Toronto
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to gather with friends. Food quality and selection is excellent.
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Gisele
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time experience at Play was delightful. Our server was very personable and knowledgeable. The upstair’s and downstair’s ambience was exceptional. We would definitely go back again.
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Catherine
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal was absolutely stunning. An explosion of flavours and textures. A memorable experience to be repeated soon.
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Bernard
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Play has been over the years the place to go to where the quality is constant.
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Jeff
San Diego
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quick lunch with a client…food was great and service excellent…in and out in 1.5 hours…
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Chris
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous meal with inspired wine pairings. Exceptional service from Lauren. Wonderful all-round experience.
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Celine
Ottawa
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Avons été très déçus de la nourriture tous les quatre. Tout était extrêmement salé et tiède. Le boeuf était trop cuit, les arancinis ordinaires. Même le negroni qui dans le passé était exceptionnel avec sa petite mousse originale est devenu ordinaire. Dommage nous avons beaucoup aimé ce resto dans le passé mais la régression est abrupte.
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yasmeen
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, wine and service was amazing! Thank you!
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Daniela
Ottawa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and very knowledgeable service. We were a party of five and we all enjoyed ourselves. The only criticism is that we found everything quite expensive to the point that we decided to share some dishes to make it more affordable.
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Colin
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and Exceptional service. Love the small plate/sharing idea as you don't have to decide on 1 meal and get to sample different dishes
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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 259 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

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

NYE 2025 @ PLAY

NYE 8-Course Pairing Menu

Hidden Gems Wine Dinner

Dinner

Extras

grilled sourdoughCA$4.00

fritesCA$9.00

Le Coprin mushroomsCA$9.00

warm marinated olivesCA$9.00

cauliflower parsnip soupCA$10.00

crispy Ontario smeltsCA$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

seared scallops

jollof arancini

cedar pappardelle

gnocchi

salmon

grilled beef striploin

Sweet

chocolate & almondCA$13.00

peaches & creamCA$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Play Food & Wine offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Play Food & Wine restaurant rated?

Is Play Food & Wine currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information