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Tayanti Peruvian Cuisine is a welcome addition to the ByWard Market

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

+2

Craving Chinese takeout in Vanier? Lai Lai has you covered

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

+2

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

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

+2

Noodle dishes at Khao Thai hit the right note

Noodle dishes at Khao Thai hit the right note

While some dishes missed, the classics delivered

Downtown Ottawa

+2

La Nhâu raises the bar for Vietnamese food in Ottawa

La Nhâu raises the bar for Vietnamese food in Ottawa

While some dishes missed, the classics delivered

Downtown Ottawa

+2

Fine Japanese-Korean dining at Akira Back

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

+3

The best meals of winter 2026

The best meals of winter 2026

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

Downtown Ottawa

+10

Deacon Brodies is a scotch and sausage oasis

Deacon Brodies is a scotch and sausage oasis

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

Downtown Ottawa

+3

Brigid’s Well is the definition of a neighbourhood pub

Brigid’s Well is the definition of a neighbourhood pub

It's popular with locals for a reason

Downtown Ottawa

+4

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

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

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

Affordable? Gourmet? Lunch? Coconut Lagoon delivers on all three

Affordable? Gourmet? Lunch? Coconut Lagoon delivers on all three

Coconut Lagoon's lunch service is back and hits all the right notes.

Downtown Ottawa

+1

Jumak’s big Korean lunch

Jumak’s big Korean lunch

A bargain lunch doesn't skimp on big flavours

Downtown Ottawa

+1

OCCO Kitchen embraces the East Coast

OCCO Kitchen embraces the East Coast

Fish cakes? Heck yes.

Downtown Ottawa

+1

Can good sushi be reasonably priced? At Orchid Sushi, the answer is yes

Can good sushi be reasonably priced? At Orchid Sushi, the answer is yes

Good quality bingable sushi at a fair price

Downtown Ottawa

+1

At Abby's Wine Bar, it's all about the beef

At Abby's Wine Bar, it's all about the beef

If you enjoy a burger or aged steak, then Abby's, while not cheap, is sure to satisfy your craving

Downtown Ottawa

+1

Much ado about Mr. Maocai

Much ado about Mr. Maocai

The Szechaun restaurant is a winner. But it's their tea that has our food editor floored.

Downtown Ottawa

+2

A taste of Peruvian and culinary excellence at Raphaël

A taste of Peruvian and culinary excellence at Raphaël

Chef Lizardo Becerra's Peruvian cuisine is an epiphany

Downtown Ottawa

+1

Spam, tuna and macaroni at Lyon's Hawaiian BBQ

Spam, tuna and macaroni at Lyon's Hawaiian BBQ

If you're looking for authentic food from Hawaii, you can't go wrong here

Centretown

+2

How does Daldongnae, a chain Korean BBQ stand up?

How does Daldongnae, a chain Korean BBQ stand up?

Some wins but mostly misses

Downtown Ottawa

+1

Aiana hosts a gold medal meal from award-winning chef

Aiana hosts a gold medal meal from award-winning chef

Downtown Ottawa

+3

Absinthe is a veteran kitchen that still delivers

Absinthe is a veteran kitchen that still delivers

The team here is putting out food that you have to try to believe.

Downtown Ottawa

+1

Burger at Ratatouille hits the ground running

Burger at Ratatouille hits the ground running

It's truly finger-licking good

Downtown Ottawa

+2

Beloved Chez Lucien still serving up a great burger

Beloved Chez Lucien still serving up a great burger

Plus their fries are top notch

Downtown Ottawa

+2

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