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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

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

Smashed burgers smash tastebuds at Flora Hall Brewing

Smashed burgers smash tastebuds at Flora Hall Brewing

Their fresh approach to burgers makes it worth a visit

Downtown Ottawa

+2

Meet up at Meet Noodle for an unforgettable meal

Meet up at Meet Noodle for an unforgettable meal

Terrific northern Chinese wheat noodle dishes await you at Meet Noodle

Downtown Ottawa

+1

Ottawa's best banh mi opens a new location

Ottawa's best banh mi opens a new location

A great place to grab a sandwich in Hintonburg

Downtown Ottawa

+1

The glory of Flora Hall

The glory of Flora Hall

High level food and brews at this pub

Downtown Ottawa

+3

Classic Haitian food at Margo's with a price you can afford

Classic Haitian food at Margo's with a price you can afford

Their pikliz stands out as the best in the city

Downtown Ottawa

+1

Yi Ryo’s pan fried soup buns are the star

Yi Ryo’s pan fried soup buns are the star

The family that runs Yi Ryo knows what they're doing

Downtown Ottawa

+1

French bistro Cocotte Bistro is a destination for any occasion

French bistro Cocotte Bistro is a destination for any occasion

Cocotte sets the bar for French bistro fare in Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa

+1

Greek food for the family at Kallisto

Greek food for the family at Kallisto

The 14-year-old restaurant offers a welcoming space offers and affordable food

Downtown Ottawa

+1

Early 2023 best food and drink memories

Early 2023 best food and drink memories

There’s something for almost everyone on this early recap of some of Ottawa’s best food and drink.

Downtown Ottawa

+7

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