Delicious foods in a very welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The staff was very friendly and helpful in making decisions tailored to your tastes too! Price was fair in relation to the food quality - a little on the pricier side, but absolutely justified! Definitely recommend, would return when I have the chance! Delicious drinks, tasty meals, amazing dessert

Ambiance = 5/5 Vibe = 4/5 Food = 2/5 Service = 3/5 Albion Rooms has a wonderful ambiance. Both the patio area, the front and the back room has a very exiting vibe and I was impressed by its decor! However the food was below average. The elk burger 🍔 was extremely dry (if you set your expectation to The Works elk burger, this is an absolute disappointment). Another friend of mine ordered Pasta 🍝 with which she was not impressed either. Fish and chips ordered by another of our party wasn't impressive at all either. I wasn't impressed by their beer and wine menu either and overall it was a disappointment. I guess this place is only good for choosing from basic drink options and enjoying the vibe and ambiance, otherwise it's not a good choice for dining. Another thing that I am completely against is the cutting fee charged by restaurants for birthday cake 🎂. Even tho here it was only 1.25/plate, it's just a cheap way to treat the customers.

The service was absolutely terrible, I'm pretty sure my food died on the pass under a heat lamp. The two dishes I got took almost an hour, each. I also had to ask multiple times to get new drinks. This place is worth avoiding, the staff are too busy talking to each other to provide good service. The only plus is that the place looks nice.

Quiet night at The Albion Rooms (Tuesday evening). Service was efficient and friendly. Perfect setting for a small group gathering. Nice cocktails and tasty food. We greatly enjoyed the small plates options, it allowed us to sample and share several options from the menu. The duck wings were definitely a favorite of the table, the gnudi were light and pillowy while the veggie bowl was blend. Overall very pleasant evening.

Nice dinner before Pearl Jam, boar rillette, ricotta gnocchi, asparagus bearnaise and duck poutine. They make very good cocktails and the ambiance is always nice. Our 3rd or 4th time there, never disappoints.

Me and my husband with three of our friends booked a table at this place for a New Year's Eve dinner. There was no effort made to make it a festive dinner. Neither in decor, nor in menu or in service. For $250 for two we got 5 dishes to share that were in reality a portion for one, but to be shared for two. In the picture you can see the first course - cold cuts and cheese for 2. There was literally one raspberry and a half of a brussels sprout on the plate. There were 3 pieces of cheese, that were likely leftovers from the breakfast, by the looks of it. Another dish to share was a whole beet in the middle of the plate, also to share for two. The third dish was tasteless hand-made pasta with mushrooms, with no salt or any seasoning and no salt and pepper offered. The dish was cold and it was also to share for two. Two people were expected to eat it from one plate. The main dish, trout, was edible, but the whole place stunk of fish. The dessert was OK. We were made to wait for each dish for a very long time. Even when we asked for our bill and said we were in a hurry, we didn't get it until we went to the waiter, and even then we were made to wait for the bill. This was a very disappointing experience. Regrettably, I will not recommend it to anyone.

Good option for dinner if you are staying at the hotel. A little bit pricey, but you will get tasty food. The menu is limited, and the portions tend to be small. You will indulge yourself with the good taste, but you would better not be too hungry.

Came here twice and two totally different / contrasting experience. I will start with good. Albion rooms is inside, on the ground floor of Novotel. They have a common access with bar and lounge seats. They also have a separated section that can provide private party and privacy. We sat in the common bar area. We ordered oysters and crème brûlée. Both weee quite tasty and well presented and the service was attentive and swift. However, another we arrive this location and the waiter insisted that we sat at counter despite the fact the lounge seats, tables had availabilities. We inquired why, he just told us “ not available”. Really frustrating!!! What a lousy service staff. All in all, two visits and night and day experience. No consistency. Not sure i will want to return to here another time. .

The food was excellent, really great taste. We went for the Christmas option and it was just excellent. The desert was really good as well. The service though was a little bit slow even the place wasn't full, we ask for a bottle of wine and we received another one with a similar name but not the what we request for.

it’s a short trip to ottawa and pick this for a surprise bday dinner. atmosphere is average a bit crowded seating space but worm and cozy. service is excellent, server have three groups and manage to explain menu and deliver our surprise drinks. food - the cut of the steak should be better if charging for $44. a lot of tendons attached not that enjoyable with this value. beef itself was tasty and perfectly cook. fries r the best with the mayo fillings the ravioli was freshly made and the sauce was right on; another choice for you. w duck wings and the salads r above average as well. a bit over priced even DT ottawa location

Hang out with colleagues and some drinks … we ordered a platter as snakes and it was more than delicious, good variety between cheese and meat, left everyone happy Drinks variety is good, and everyone can get something … Nicely decorated and clean Party of 8

Excellent food ! We had brunch … excellent service . We arrived at 2pm and the chef was very accommodating… he was a able to prepare and amazing brunch for us!

Had reservation 2 hours before a show, took 20 minutes to be looked as we watched new guests arrive and be served. In the end were still rushed to finish and ultimately missed the show.... Food was good but not worth the price especially given the poor service and lack of apology for ruining our night out.

ok... the service was great... charcuterie was fast coming out but probably made 6 hours ago judging by how dried out the pickled veg was. The wine was bearable at 14 per glass, did not finish the second one. the fish and chips were the highlight of the dinner since the fries were the best thing on the menu.The steak was fatty and salty, the second steak with no sauce was just as bad. We have stayed at this hotel before and dined at this restaurant as well and though.The 30 minute wait at the Keg wasn't worth it... Yes it would have been. Read this, the Keg isn't the greatest but at least the food is worth the wait. Unfortunately, i would skip this place if had the chance, for a restaurant with 4 stars and only a few items on the menu $180 bucks for two people. it was a bit less than expected. I would pass given the chance again.

Really enjoyed our visit. The gin and tonics were really lovely, and lots of interesting choices for the charcuterie (grey owl, wild boar, etc.). A relaxed atmosphere.

Food and service great. Special shout out to the bartender who makes some fantastic specialty drinks. Price may turn some people off but if you're looking for a bar with great drinks, great staff, and great atmosphere; this is the place for you.

Service was good, but the food quality was just average. I would say it was overpriced for the what we got - over $20 per item (fish and chips, and a burger). Good place to grab food/drinks, and the atmosphere is nice, but its just "ok".

World class cocktails at a discount. Keep doing what you're doing, bar staff.

Honestly first night in Ottawa and from the cocktail to the meal... terrible!!!! I would have been happier at McDonald's.

My husband and I were overnight guests at your hotel, for our 50th Wedding Anniversary, a gift from our son and daughter and their families. The food was excellent. If I might add one comment, I have early onset Vascular Dementia and if I had not been with my husband I would have had trouble locating the dining room where we enjoyed a beautiful breakfast. So if I might, I was wondering if the signage, especially from the lobby toward the breakfast room might be enhanced. If there was a sign on the wall telling us the direction of the breakfast room, we did not see it. The bed was very comfortable, the duvet on the bed was perfect and the complimentary room snacks were greatly appreciated. We realize they were provided by our son and daughter however, they were an enjoyed bit of refreshment. Thanks You. We have your business card and will recommend your Hotel to anyone we encounter who is looking to visit and stay in Ottawa. The only drawback was the individual who chose \ to race his/her very load motorcycle or sports car up and down the street under our bedroom window at 3AM. I am afraid to say, if I had had a baseball bat with me I would have been down the elevator, out the hotel door, standing on the sidewalk the next time he passed and we would have gotten it! I'm Irish, nobody messes with the Irish! My husband is Dutch, with a much more subdued personality.

Perfectly crafted cocktail to our needs and so amazing. Talented mixologist 🙌

Love The Albion Rooms for dinner but this time I was here for brunch. They have a fantastic farm to table menu. Their staff are always very friendly and knowledgeable. Good beer selection. The scones are a great share plate. Highly recommend this restaurant at all times. A hidden gem inside the Novotel.

The Albion Rooms Restaurant exudes an air of class and elegance from the moment you step through its doors. With its sophisticated decor and upscale ambiance, it's clear that this establishment is aimed at those seeking a refined dining experience. While the food at The Albion Rooms is undoubtedly enjoyable, the drinks take center stage. The well-crafted cocktails and extensive beverage offerings elevate the overall dining experience to new heights. In conclusion, if you're looking for a classy and upscale dining experience with exceptional drink options, The Albion Rooms Restaurant is a fantastic choice. While the prices may be steep, the quality of the food and the outstanding drink selection make it a worthwhile splurge

Their charcuterie game is insane. I popped in for a drink and quick bite and was floored at this board. I’m a pickle fan and they had pickled fiddleheads and king-oyster mushrooms alongside unique proteins too. A MUST try.

This is easily one of my favourite patios and restaurants in all of Ottawa. The space is gorgeous and located in a much quieter part of downtown Ottawa. The music they play is modern and relaxing. The server we had was an absolute gem, and made our experience so amazing. We ordered the charcuterie board, and we were taken aback by how delicious and diverse it was. The best part? All the found came from Canada. The prices are also very fair for the quality of the place. I will be here all summer.

We came here on a whim when we were unable to be seated at the place I had originally wanted to go… this turned out to be a blessing because we may not have discovered this place otherwise, and definitely want to return! The cocktails were well crafted classics. We did order 2 small plates to share… they WERE delicious, but next time we will just go all out on the charcuterie! It was so much more than we expected and had so many accoutrements to the meat and cheese that were amazing! It wasn’t clear from the menu that the board would be so fun, I was imagining it would just be the meat/cheese… but there were many different spreads and pickled/fermented items that really made it top notch. The crostinis were delightful as well.

Great little restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. Service was very good and their cheeses and charcuterie plates were simply phenomenal. I really recommend it. Their main courses were a bit simple and the menu selection was a bit short, but we enjoyed our dinner and will definitely come back with friends.

We visited as a family of 4 on Christmas Day and had a fantastic Christmas dinner. Well presented, tasty food with great service. The value of $45 per head can’t be beaten. The only thing I would change would be to have two desert options, but it did not ruin the meal.

Good wine and service.

Lovely restaurant with amazing cocktails and charcuterie boards!

Recently had an evening meal and a couple beers here while staying in the adjacent hotel. Staff was friendly and provided good service. The burger and the creme brule dessert were both delicious, and I will definitely eat here again. Recommended!

Great and innovative cocktail program!

Charcuterie, cheese and cocktails are amazing!

Had a great evening with some friends for a birthday celebration. We ordered a few charcuterie boards and one order of fish and chips to share for a few who were extra hungry. The ambiance is wonderful, the cheeses were delicious and they gave us tons of crostini to go along side. The fish & chips were also done very well. I did unfortunately have to remove a star because it was very obvious our server did not like our group. She never introduced herself or gave her name, and would run away quickly after taking one order without asking anyone else if they needed anything. She seemed annoyed every time she came over, and I thought she might have just been busy but the restaurant wasn't very full. I am also a server so I generally have quite a bit of patience, we did our best to be kind and respectful in order to hopefully have her warm up a bit, but it was very clear she did NOT want to be serving us. I don't know if it's because we had a (sleeping) baby with us or because we have tattoos and don't look like the typical customer they receive, but her behaviour was really obvious. We ended up just getting some shots at the end from the bartender to avoid bothering her anymore and he was wonderful!!! All of the other staff were great and welcoming. Overall, an enjoyable experience but I do wish we weren't judged so much!

Cozy spot, delicious food (oh, the bacon grilled cheese) and excellent service (especially Kirsten, phenomenal server)

Amazing food, amazing service, and amazing people! Definitely would recommend this place to anyone who hasn’t been here before. All of the staff know their stuff and the new menu is so good! Big thanks to Peter and Diane for hosting our wedding. You have a great team here and we will be back again first chance we get!

We had the pleasure of dining here while in town for a conference. Our server, Nicole, was wonderful - friendly and attentive. Their charcuterie and cheese boards were a highlight. It was perfectly curated and all of the accoutrements were absolutely delicious. The asparagus and gnudi shared plates are standouts as well. Such wonderful flavours and textures. Chef Jeff is a marvel!

I was there for a mix and mingle, had a great time! Never went before. It was warm and inviting.

Very unique menu and a great drink selection. Calm and pleasant atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Friendly staff and great service. They are "Covid conscious" and take care to wear masks, offer hand sanitizer, wipe down tables, etc. Great atmosphere during a summer evening.

I am disappointed to write a negative review - I was so looking forward to dining at the Albion Rooms for a special occasion with a group of 10 friends. We had made reservations well in advance and called the day of to confirm.. When we arrived we were seated at two separate tables and told multiple times that we could not push other (empty) tables together in order to sit together. This was contrary to what I was told at the time of my booking, not to mention there was a table for ten set up and empty (I wonder if that was our reserved table..), and the rest of the floor was largely empty for the duration of our time there. This really impacted our enjoyment of the night. Finally after an hour the waitress changed her mind and allowed us to push tables together. The other table for ten remained empty the whole night. Not only were the two waitresses unaccommodating but they were unfriendly and made us feel uncomfortable, as if we were being unreasonable asking for our group booking to be seated together as we had been assured would happen at the time of booking and upon confirming the day of over the phone. . The service was slow, the food was average (nice presentation but very salty, tiny portions of meat for the cost - the lamb linguine had barely a speck of lamb in it!) We also had one member of our party have to try and order four different drinks on the menu before finding one that was actually in stock - and the waitress seemed totally unapologetic that so many menu items were unavailable. All in all I would not recommend this restaurant unfortunately, based on service and food.

Expensive n snotty staff.

Room was clean and food was good.

Great food and service. Pleasantly surprised.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Can't get better.

Anyone who knows me, knows I love this place. They have both a lounge and dining area for large groups. This restaurant focuses in on farm to table and benefits local farms. The servers here are great and their drinks are always amazing. When I wasn't vegan I would always come for charcuterie and wine with my friends.

Had the elk burger and it was topped with the best tasting smoked bacon I've ever had in my life. Fries were huge wedges with melted cheese on top. The food spoke for the 5 stars here. Will recommend this to others.

My husband and I went here for dinner tonight. The food is pretty good, but service was on the slow side... Especially considering there was only one other table at the time. We started with the octopus small plate, which had a nice flavour to it. We both got the elk dishes, the loin and the burger. The burger was nothing extraordinary, but a solid burger. The loin was alright. We opted for two desserts, the pumpkin cake with espresso cream and choux pastry. The pumpkin was had the flavour profile of a pumpkin pie. I found the pumpkin seeds on top texturally off putting in contrast to the rest of the dessert. The choux was amazing. Would definitely recommend it.

I expected true to form hotel food - expensive and substandard. Definitely pricey, but substandard it was not. The food is amazingly delicious, I went back for dinner the following night too. The gnocchi is actually life changing.

Beautiful decor, we dined in the back room (red room) was very romantic. Food was delicious. Definitely recommend!

This place was great on the surface but disappointing in terms of food. The atmosphere is fantastic, with great wooden decor and friendly staff. The food on the other hand left room to be desired. The charcuterie boards are attractive but not worth the cost. The tuna sashimi was not sashimi and was instead seared on the outside. the inside was an off-grey colour instead of the usual pink or red, which gave a very strange and gritty texture. It also came with several vegetables that did not match the flavour and were very confusing. The scallops were cooked relatively well but came on a bed of completely unseasoned asparagus. Overall, great place to grab a drink and socialize, but the food made it seem like the chef had lost all understanding of flavour and texture.

Great location, amazing atmosphere. The food was great & the service was super quick & friendly. We love to go for their charcuterie board!

Great place for very good food - creative cocktails and excellent wine list. The cocktails here are great, well thought through and even though they might be a bit different, that is exactly what makes them so good... The food here is exceptional - In a one week trip to Ottawa we went twice - only regret is not getting to dessert. The staff here are great friendly and still professional and the heritage space is our favourite - but the other spaces are still really really good - nice mix of old and new.

Good ambiance, slow velvetyyy vibe. Nice cocktail/canape bar attached sort of separate to the restaurant. High ceilings. Low light. Nice hotel too!

Delicious food and some of the best cocktails I’ve had in Ottawa. Hands down the best mezcal cocktail I’ve tried outside of Mexico. Only issue was with the oysters. They were quite bland and a disappointment. Better to go to whalesbone or the metropolitan for oysters. Ambiance is great for a party or romantic dinner. Highly recommend.

excellent service and wine selections.

Great service, tasty food and original drinks! I’ll come back.

Great place for drinks, dinner or brunch. Been here a few times for dinner and always delicious with great service. Brunch today is no different. Very nice menu. Service is always excellent!

Amazing! Food is delicious and the service is consistently friendly!

I don't eat in Ottawa too often, but this is one of the best meals I've had in the city. Tasty, great attention to detail in the food, friendly service, and tasty beers to wash it all down. A few different options for seating if you prefer something more casual or a bit fancier.

Food & ambience is amazing!! Our family spent the New Year's Eve dining here and the food was so delicious and service was impeccable.

Casual fare in a relaxed atmosphere with unpretentious service and choices. Charcuterie selection is particularly worth sharing!

Love the cocktails the food and the cosyness of the place. It's always Perfect !

(Translated by Google) Very good food. Excellent service. limited and same card once to another, year after year. (Original) Très bonne nourriture. Excellent service. Carte limitée et identique d'une fois à l'autre, année après année.

I only had a cappuccino there, but the ambience was really welcoming. I need to try the food and drinks still.

My sister had her wedding here and it was really nice. One of my favourite venues.

Loved the Charcuterie Board and Small Plates selection. Octopus was perfect. Staff was helpful with selecting items from the menu.

Great place. We had a company event there and all went fantastically. Thanks for the excellent service. Food and drinks were great,too. Thanks

Nice atmosphere in a good location. Everything is presented well and with charm. The AR is a great place for a night of cocktails and lounge.

Had their cocktails and charcutiere boards and its pretty tasty :)

Cocktail heaven coupled with great staff, safe to say I'd come back here again. Food was also delicious!

Superb atmosphere! Amazing food, cocktails and staff! A little bit pricey but well worth it!

(Translated by Google) Exquisite and sought after dishes. Beautiful development of local and Canadian products. Cozy atmosphere. A favorite. (Original) Plats exquis et recherchés. Belle mise en valeur des produits locaux et canadiens. Ambiance feutré. Un coup de coeur.

Delicious cocktails and dishes in a place with great atmosphere.

Great atmosphere, great service, delicious food. Drinks were awesome. I would go back.

This is such a fun space. I love the two sides, 1 side a bar or you can still grab some snacks, The other dining room but has an amazing feel of comfort and class, Was closed down for sometime during 2021 very happy to see it back hopefully it stays this way. Gotta try the charcuterie board!

When you're gluten and lactose intolerant and low fodmap... and the server and chef take the time to accommodate; and then when the resulting meal is to die for, all you can say is thank you, but with your whole heart. Thank you for a wonderful meal. We will return!!

Thank you! This place is a gift to the city. The staff are exceptional, the food is heavenly every single time, and the whole atmosphere is perfect. This is my favourite place ever!

Excellent dinner! Great service, great food. The Tartare exceeded my expectations. Well done.

My partner and I visited for NYE. The food and cocktails were delicious and the service was excellent, but the portion sizes were super tiny and it was wildly overpriced ($250 for 2, so $125 per person). For this cost, I expected each of us to get our own dishes. Instead, we had split the three starters and the dessert (a charcuterie plate, a single solitary beet, a bowl of pasta, and a Paris Brest). It's certainly possible I misunderstood the menu they posted online, but for $250 I think it's reasonable to expect that we'd each get our own beet/salad. I'd go back for a meal but I would definitely not return for a fixed price tasting menu like this.