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The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery

4.1
4.1
614 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Breakfast

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Innovative
Welcome to The Vanitea Room, Ottawa's first opulent Salon de Te & Eatery. Specializing in a bespoke and creative approach to afternoon tea and brunch while offering gluten free considerations as well vegan accommodations- inclusive for all to indulge in.

Feeling like a decadent brunch fit for royalty? Come spoil yourself in our all day brunch or our ever so popular bottomless prosecco and mimosas! Available from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm.

At Vanitea, we provide a timeless tradition done beautifully.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 695-8832
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    If you would like to make a reservation for a private event with our beautiful tea salon please email us directly at info@thevanitearoomteasalon.com
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Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea At Vanitea

    CA$57.63 - CA$62.15 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a eclectic Afternoon Tea Experience at our beautiful venue from 10am-4pm from Tues-Sun. *Gluten free and Vegan Afternoon Tea are an additional charge* - All taxes and opentable 2% service charge included. - Gratuity not included. - This prepaid experience cost is non-refundable in monetary value once provided. - If you need to cancel, reschedule or decrease numbers in your booking, a credit will be applied in this amount for your next visit.
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  • Three Course Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas!

    CA$69.15 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    3 Course Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas, any feature flavor $60! A 3 course brunch experience complete with bottomless mimosas from the beginning to the end of your meal! Beginning from 10am until the end of the day! Includes scones, choice of main and mini dessert too! Cost is $60.00 per person - All taxes and opentable 2% service charge included. - Gratuity not included. - This prepaid experience cost is non-refundable in monetary value once provided. No exceptions. - If you need to cancel, reschedule or decrease numbers in your booking, a credit in the same value will be applied in this amount for your next visit which never expires. Prepay now for your vanitea exclusive experience!
    Three Course Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas! photo
  • Annual Holiday Kate Spade Afternoon Tea

    CA$70.00 per person

    Prepaid

    17 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
    Holidays are coming up far too quickly for our own liking but .. The annual: ♠️ Kate Spade ♠️ Holiday Afternoon Tea Is around the corner… From December 17-24th / Purchase this one of a kind experience AT Vanitea - is around the corner. $70 per person for a tower of savoury bites, sweets & scones. 🎄Christmosa Bubbles or Santagria per person. 🎁Special Gift per person.Seatings are 11:30am or 2:00pm.

What 614 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Vanitea Room offers a unique brunch experience with "wonderful time" and "amazing service." Its charming tearoom ambiance is perfect for special occasions. Enjoy fresh, flavorful food, including gluten-free and vegan options, and indulge in bottomless mimosas. Though space is cozy, it's "definitely worth a visit" for its creative dining experiences.

614 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve gone to vanitea several times over the years and it’s typically been one of my top spots but my recent experience was unfortunately different. The restaurant was chilly, the portions were small, the food quality went down and the experience no longer felt worth the price. Not sure if it’s new owners or chefs but it was disappointing given the beautiful space and kind staff.

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  2. Ruthie

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely service and ambience but the food was very dry and the overly sweet deserts (as someone with a sweet tooth) dominated the tiers. I would have liked some cream (clotted or not) with the scones.

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  3. OpentableDiner

    Ottawa

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time at vanitea and still pleased by all the gluten free and vegan options available for brunch. As a celiac guest and now gluten free intolerant I was ecstatic to see gluten free available for brunch on bread with my beef Benedict. Thank you for a safe space to eat and yummy lattes!

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  4. Anonymous

    Ottawa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The afternoon tea at VANITEA is a must to try. The service is A1 and the food is delicious and you really get enough that you can't even finish all the bites. I was there for my aunts 60th birthday. When I made the reservation, I asked for a little dessert saying “Happy birthday !” and a candle over one of the pastries, they went further and they gave us 4 more pastries on a little bird cage on which they wrote the message with piping gel. It was awesome.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my mom’s birthday at the Vanitea Room, and it was truly a delightful experience. The atmosphere was relaxed and soothing, providing the perfect setting for a special mother-daughter outing. The service was exceptional—warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout. The dining experience was creative and unique, offering a fresh take on afternoon tea that felt both indulgent and thoughtful. The ambiance added an extra layer of charm to the visit, making it a place I would highly recommend and will certainly return to again!

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  6. Fabienne

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the afternoon tea experience, my guest said it one of the best ones in Ottawa as we tried all of them so far. Great service and attention to detail only irritant was the fruit flies that were flying around the whole 1.5hrs we were dining. I would come back a third time.

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  7. Anonymous

    Ottawa

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Belle expérience! J’ai mieux aimé le menu que la dernière fois. Excellent service.

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  8. Melissa

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for drag brunch and the show was amazing. So was the actual venue. However, the food was not worth the price. The tower was mostly bread and the dessert was a croissant pressed in a waffle maker, which sounds good but it made the bread very dry, hard to cut and very hard to chew. I’d recommend an a la carte menu that people can choose from for such an event, especially if it’s $70 a person.

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  9. Anonymous

    Ottawa

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drag brunch was spectacular! Loved the queens and the music was amazing. First time having the upgrade of bottomless mimosas and the passionfruit was super yummy. LOVE the new take on brunch towers croissants. I'm vegan and gluten free and they made accommodations for both myself and my daughter victoria. Thank you gisline and gwenyth for going above and beyond!

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  10. Jenna

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food quality has gone down since I’ve been last year. Was disappointed with the food and the prices we paid. Overall I’ve been three times and the past visit was disappointing

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FAQs

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 695-8832.

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery is rated 4.1 stars by 614 OpenTable diners.

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2+ people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery

551 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bay St.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (613) 695-8832
  • Private party facilities
    If you would like to make a reservation for a private event with our beautiful tea salon please email us directly at info@thevanitearoomteasalon.com
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