Hidden gems: Restaurants in Ottawa

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Ottawa. This list contains 41 places from Restaurant category.

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Buddy's Fast Food (Vegetarian Restaurant)
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 Burger deserves 10 stars. Jumbo Frankie wrap was filling, and very tasty and mouth watering. Manchurian tasted authentic, but they were too dry from inside, it should soak some gravy at least. Hakka noodles were not good (too much ginger), and not really the street style noodles from india. Update 4...
5.00 (134 reviews)
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CIBUS
Restaurant
5.00 (10 reviews)
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Sabaya Shack
Restaurant
👍👍 I got the DOUBLE CHICKEN BURGER COMBO. The chicken covered the whole bun & was Delicious, Juicy, Crispy & Flavorful. The green sauce taste delicious & SPICY WOW!!. The fries oh my god. I got their Fanta Mix Berry soda. Found this place 2 months ago. You have to try the sambosas!!! Overall a great...
4.90 (102 reviews)
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The Original Souvlaki
Restaurant
👍👍 I've had their lamb wraps, chicken platter and reg poutine so far - all delicious. The lady who takes the order is very friendly.
4.90 (100 reviews)
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Irie Green
Caribbean restaurant
👍👍 We tried a few different dishes and they were all great. The cashew "cheese" they use is lovely. Very happy to have delicious vegan food close at hand.
4.90 (89 reviews)
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Gather Café + Kitchen
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 Gather kitchen cafe catered a bridal shower. The food was delicious and so beautifully presented
4.90 (65 reviews)
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Minda Cafe
Restaurant
👍👍 Amazing breakfast at a local business. Everything I had was exceptionally good. The double-decker english muffin breakfast sandwich, ham/bacon, eggs, potatoe wedges and fresh fruit.
4.90 (32 reviews)
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Fettuccine's Fine Foods
Italian grocery store
👍👍 The food is amazing, the spinach ravioli is delicious it brings me back when I was a kid and my dad ordered from Fettuccines. If you want the best fresh spaghetti, sauce and food in Ottawa go to Fettuccines.
4.90 (30 reviews)
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Bytown Pizza
Fast food restaurant
👍👍 This is my first time trying Indian style pizza in Ottawa & I loved it. The dough was so soft and all the ingredients were fresh. I loved the fact that it was loaded with cheese. I will definitely recommend this to anyone who is craving for Indian style pizzas!
4.90 (27 reviews)
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Pookie Rolls
Thai restaurant
👍👍 Highly Recommended! This place serves incredibly authentic Thai cuisine that is absolutely delicious. Reasonable price. If you're someone who prefers milder flavors and can't handle spicy dishes, I would recommend informing the owner beforehand.
4.90 (12 reviews)
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T.F.T That Food Truck
Restaurant
👍👍 Gluten free almost everything. Dedicate fryers, seperate grill, clean gloves, the works. Come here for gluten free Poutine or GF snacks.
4.80 (143 reviews)
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Safia Restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 Very good halal place next to the mosque! First time tryin Somalian restaurant and food. Very impressed! Good place for family or group of friend
4.80 (133 reviews)
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Sahara Ottawa
East African restaurant
👍👍 First, let's get this out of the way, food 10/10. Those fries were delicious and the burger was worth the drive from Barrhaven. As for the cake, it speaks for itself. Till next time.
4.80 (89 reviews)
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The Kitcheness
Restaurant
😐 Good food but the prices have really shot up. I bought one sandwich and a small salad the other day and it came out to $19.50 before tip!
4.80 (39 reviews)
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Peter's Kitchen and Catering
Family restaurant
👍👍 Chicken parm was the lunch special today. $17 and delicious. Big portion and brought half home.
4.80 (16 reviews)
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Al Basha Foods: Groceries, Meats & Take Out Foods
Convenience store
👍👍 Really nice store the staff was super helpful and kind.
4.80 (16 reviews)
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Sushi 29
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Ordered for the first time today and we were beyond impressed. Excellent quality, value, and service. We ordered the maki A set, chicken katsu don, miso soup, sweet potato tempura maki, salmon sushi and the bubble tea. The portions were huge, and the food was all very fresh and delicious. Can’t wait...
4.70 (133 reviews)
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Akai bowl health food smoothie and bowl of Acai
Health food restaurant
👍👍 I’ve had açai in smoothies before but they were just addition to a smoothie. This was my first real experience having an açai bowl fresh with ingredients surrounding it as the main star. When I came inside the store I was met with a women who introduced the fruit to me and even gave me a sample so I...
4.70 (107 reviews)
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Keepin' it Vegan
Bakery
👍👍 This pulled Phork Sandwich was purchased at Herb and Spice, one of my favourite grocery stores. I have been slowly making my way through Keepin' it Vegans entire selection, from their sapid sandwiches, to their delicious desserts. So far, They have not missed. Their products are a testament to what...
4.70 (95 reviews)
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Condor Golf Bar
Bar
👍👍 nice place, laid back, great music,...even better when DJ RedPig hits the booth!!! But place is chill. Indoor Golf game is kool and on point. Definitely coming back. And everyone should check it out.
4.70 (94 reviews)
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