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

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

+3

Go hungry, leave happy at the Manx

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

+2

Sunny brews from Sonnen Hill

Sunny brews from Sonnen Hill

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

Brewery

+1

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

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

+3

Canmak Makgeolli is an instant Korean classic

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

+2

Hallasan Watermelon Soju newest Korean spirit to hit LCBO shelves

Hallasan Watermelon Soju newest Korean spirit to hit LCBO shelves

It drinks beautifully on its own — or as the base of a fabulous spring long drink

Drinks

+2

Naru grocer is serving up a great deal for lunch

Naru grocer is serving up a great deal for lunch

The Korean grocery store has one of the best lunch deals your bound to find in Ottawa

Nepean

+1

Sharpfle Waffle’s new menu excites the palate

Sharpfle Waffle’s new menu excites the palate

The menu variety is worthy of a visit

Korean

+1

Authentic Mexican food is as good as it gets at Ay Wey! Mexican Street Tacos

Authentic Mexican food is as good as it gets at Ay Wey! Mexican Street Tacos

Ay Wey in Vanier is a family affair, a place that all lovers of Mexican food need to check out

Vanier

+2

Mousse Buvette in Old Hull is a welcome addition to the bistro scene

Mousse Buvette in Old Hull is a welcome addition to the bistro scene

Chef Stephanie Saumur, who previously worked at Sans Façon, has put together an appealing menu worthy of many, many visits.

Bistro

+3

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party 2026

Canada’s Great Kitchen Party 2026

It was a big nigh for the West Coast competitor as chefs around the country competed to be crowned the winner

Toronto Chef Jonathan Williams journey from washing dishes to helming a Park Hyatt restaurant

Toronto Chef Jonathan Williams journey from washing dishes to helming a Park Hyatt restaurant

Having worked at the prestigious Heston Blumenthal's Dinner to executive chef, Jonathan Williams brings Michelin-honed expertise to Toronto's Park Hyatt Hotel, and to this week's Culinary Championships

Profile

Pho Viet Noodle is doing everything right when it comes to Vietnamese food

Pho Viet Noodle is doing everything right when it comes to Vietnamese food

The kitchen knows their stuff, delivering an exceptional bowl of pho

Vietnamese

+2

New Thai restaurant Lotus of Siam has elevated intentions

New Thai restaurant Lotus of Siam has elevated intentions

The restuarants shows promise with authentic dishes and opulent decor, but inconsistent execution

The Glebe

+1

Is it really about You?

Is it really about You?

YouYu is a surprisingly good restaurant over at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Chinese

+1

The best Ottawa meals and restaurants of 2025

The best Ottawa meals and restaurants of 2025

These were the meals, restaurants, people and places that stood out for our food critic in 2025

Best Of

At Ek Bar, a top chef elevates Ottawa’s culinary scene

At Ek Bar, a top chef elevates Ottawa’s culinary scene

Chef Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan once again shows why he's one of the best chefs in the city with a modern take on Indian.

Fine Dining

+3

The 2025 Ottawa food and drink gift guide

The 2025 Ottawa food and drink gift guide

Holiday gift guide: Non-alcoholic drinks

Holiday gift guide: Non-alcoholic drinks

The world of non-alcoholic options has only gotten better in the last few years. Here are some of our favourites from 2025

Guide

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La Strada is an Ottawa Italian tradition

La Strada is an Ottawa Italian tradition

Good, comfort Italian cooking, La Strada is an institution that still succeed.

Downtown Ottawa

+2

Montebello’s fall food showcase puts the region on the food map

Montebello’s fall food showcase puts the region on the food map

A food event turns into a showcase of the best the region near o

Quebec

+2

Arôme makes a compelling case that a hotel restaurant can, in fact, be good

Arôme makes a compelling case that a hotel restaurant can, in fact, be good

The stereotype of mediocre hotel restaurants is slowly being chipped away.

Quebec

+2

A local, fruit forward blueberry wine

A local, fruit forward blueberry wine

You'll find this one from Saguenay, a region known for blueberries

Quebec

+2

Can’t go wrong with takeout at Canton

Can’t go wrong with takeout at Canton

There are both hits and misses, but for affordable Chinese takeout, Canton is a good choice

Chinese

+1

Beef leek soup

Beef leek soup

A simple soup recipe means this can be on your weekly meal list

German

+1

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