Ralf Joneikies

Grounded Kitchen is a BBQ destination worth seeking out

Twenty hours of slow cooking, a gravy that left a lasting impression, and one very good reason to visit Carling Avenue.

Carlington

Pestle & Pods makes the coffee alternative you'll actually want to drink

A Covid-era idea that somehow nobody thought of sooner and a local founder making the most of it.

Product

Gibson's Finest Bold 8-Year-Old is an outright bargain

Not every great whisky bottle costs a fortune. Gibson's Finest Bold is proof of that.

Drinks

Tayanti Peruvian Cuisine is a welcome addition to the ByWard Market

A new Peruvian restaurant in the ByWard Market arrived quietly. The cooking is anything but.

Downtown Ottawa

Craving Chinese takeout in Vanier? Lai Lai has you covered

Lai Lai won't disappoint you — but it might leave you wondering what it could be if it stopped pulling its punches

Downtown Ottawa

Kuma Takumi's new chicken ramen is worth the trip across town

A year of recipe development. Sixty chickens per batch. One very good bowl of ramen.

Ramen

La Roma is one of Ottawa's oldest Italian restaurants. It's still got

La Roma has been feeding Ottawa for three decades. A recent visit made clear why it's still worth your attention — and your appetite.

Downtown Ottawa

Noodle dishes at Khao Thai hit the right note

While some dishes missed, the classics delivered

Downtown Ottawa

La Nhâu raises the bar for Vietnamese food in Ottawa

While some dishes missed, the classics delivered

Downtown Ottawa

Affordable and above-average Sake at the LCBO

If you're looking for some Sake to stock up on at home, these ones are worthy of shelf space

Drinks

Fine Japanese-Korean dining at Akira Back

While it may be pricey, the execution at Akira Back in the Chateau Laurier is first rate

Downtown Ottawa

Where our Capital Eats food editor often eats

From casual to fancy, this is where our food editor often chooses to dine out

Portuguese

After 40 years, Sweet Basil still delivers

The menu is diverse and adventurous enough to warrant repeat visits

Thai

Summer comes early with these ready to drink options at the LCBO

A few new drinks worth trying as we get closer to warmer weather

Drinks

The best meals of winter 2026

It was a busy winter and we recap the food that stood out this season

Downtown Ottawa

+10

At Tokyo Crispy, deep fried food has never tasted so good

Get their early or you may not get a seat

Nepean

Deacon Brodies is a scotch and sausage oasis

With over 400 scotches, and many homemade dishes, it's a worthwhile stop downtown

Downtown Ottawa

Brigid’s Well is the definition of a neighbourhood pub

It's popular with locals for a reason

Downtown Ottawa

Buffet breakfast doesn’t have to be bad, and Council Oak proves it

It's a great deal for anyone looking for a solid breakfast

Ottawa South

For seafood, Pelican is your destination

The restaurant continues to put out some of the best seafood in the city, with attention to detail and quality

Two

BAMM’S Snack Shack's burgers and donuts will soon be gone, but not forgotten

The popular restaurant in Lowertown will be shutting down at the end of April. So consider this your recommendation visit before it does

Downtown Ottawa

Go hungry, leave happy at the Manx

In a world of trivia nights and sports bars, The Manx offers something increasingly rare: good conversation, no distractions, and honest pub food made from scratch.

Centretown

Sunny brews from Sonnen Hill

While out near Toronto, this brewery's beer is worthy of stocking up on for home

Brewery

The Lieutenant's Pump is everything you want in a pub

One of Ottawa's oldest surviving pubs, the Lieutenant's Pump still earns its reputation with fresh-cut fries, house-ground burgers and a 30-tap beer list.

Centretown

Canmak Makgeolli is an instant Korean classic

Canmak's original makgeolli offers a more refined take on the classic Korean fermented rice drink, with a lighter body and aromatic delicacy that sets it apart.

Drinks