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What to Eat in Ottawa
Much like the U.S. capital, Ottawa boasts a diverse and top-notch dining scene that caters to everyone from policy-making politicos to camera-wielding tourists. Since it's located across the Ottawa River from the French-speaking province of Quebec, it should come as no surprise that French food plays a starring role in the city's restaurant culture. In fact, Ottawa is home to the only Canadian campus of Le Cordon Bleu, an international culinary school. The campus is also home to a fine dining eatery, Signatures Restaurant, which is housed in a Tudor Revival-style mansion. If you want to sample French cuisine without paying a hefty price tag, consider making a lunch reservation here, when three-course meals are offered for CA$34 (around $26) per person.
Not one for French cuisine? How about Canadian instead? Several restaurants around the city offer Canadian or ("New Canadian") menus, including the award-winning Atelier, which serves a 12-course tasting menu every night. Though 12 courses may seem a bit intimidating, recent visitors raved about the interesting and creative dishes plated here. If you're looking for something a bit more approachable, consider Play Food & Wine, a small plates eatery that's lauded for its food and wine pairings and excellent service. Another small plates restaurant that's popular with locals and visitors: town. Visitors say this Italian-inspired outpost is a hit thanks to its convenient downtown location and its flavorful dishes. And when you're ready to sample some of the city's seafood, head to the Whalesbone Oyster House for (what else?) oysters. Though recent visitors do note that the restaurant is small and can be noisy, they can't deny the quality of the seafood.
Finally, to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the city's food culture, you must take a spin through ByWard Market, one of the country's oldest and largest public markets. And for an equally wide-ranging sample of Ottawa's beer scene, head to CRAFT Beer Market.
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Beaver Tails Pastries#1 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa
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La Bottega#2 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #3
Fraser Cafe#3 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #4
Hunter's Public House Restaurant#4 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #5
Cumberland Pizza#5 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #6
Cozmos Souvlaki#6 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #7
Atelier#7 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #8
Shinka Sushi Bar#8 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #9
SuzyQ#9 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #10
Aperitivo#10 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #11
Sansotei Ramen#11 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #12
Absinthe#12 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #13
Beckta Dining & Wine#13 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #14
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Play Food & Wine#15 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #16
Supply and Demand Foods & Raw Bar#16 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #17
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A Thing for Chocolate#19 of 3,256 Places to Eat in Ottawa - #1
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