Hidden gems - Restaurants in Ottawa, Canada not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

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) (~25.79 km from centre)

Guac Mexi Grill

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious customizable menu! Loved the Tacos with Chicken and Barbacoa fillings. Generous portions, friendly staff, and quick service. Churro dessert was a sweet treat. Combo with chips and salsa is a great deal. Five-star experience! Will be back for more!

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5.00 (125 reviews) (~95.21 km from centre)

Le Chef Shawarma

Restaurant

5.00 (109 reviews) (~45.85 km from centre)

Bigfoot Burger

Fast food restaurant

👍👍 We came from Toronto, we were passing by and we found this place in google maps, everything was perfect, perfect customer service, fast and tasty. The quality of the food and the portions are good enough, everything was fresh and simply delicious, thank you for the dessert and the hot dog for our do...

5.00 (71 reviews) (~93.23 km from centre)

Food at window Xpress

Indian restaurant

👍👍 I ordered early morning 4.30 am got my food on time. Food quality was great, food was totally fresh and in great quantity. I never thought I could find such delicious food in cornwall area. A huge thanks for your services.

5.00 (56 reviews) (~99.97 km from centre)

Hot Sub

Restaurant

👍👍 This place is so good! The subs are delicious and unique from other sandwich shops. Had their steak sub 10/10. Definitely one of my fav spots in ottawa-gatineau region! Excited to try more of their menu. And the owners/employees are so cute and kind! They literally made my day. Shoutout to Muhammad...

5.00 (38 reviews) (~31.92 km from centre)

Terre & Neige

Cottage rental

5.00 (36 reviews) (~57.18 km from centre)

The Hungry Herbivore (food truck)

Restaurant

5.00 (31 reviews) (~97.62 km from centre)

Grounded Kitchen, Coffee & Bar

Restaurant

5.00 (25 reviews) (~26.57 km from centre)

pizza fit

Restaurant

👍👍 Found this place through ‘Skip the Dishes’ and picked up the stuffed baked potatoes. Tried all three the Russian, Mexican and québécois stuffed potatoes , and let me just say it was amazing! Worth the try and their prices are a great value . Staff is also super welcoming and nice! Highly recommend.

5.00 (18 reviews) (~31.93 km from centre)

El Meson Dominicano Restaurant

Restaurant

👍👍 I loved the food, it is a perfect family atmosphere and excellent customer service. The food portions are super large.

5.00 (15 reviews) (~32.47 km from centre)

Entrepernerds Chip Stand

Fast food restaurant

👍👍 Phenomenal service, great attitude, I have zero complaints about this new restaurant, definitely great value for the money! Since discovering this restaurant I've gone twice today, I've tried the chili cheese fries, chicken ceasar wrap, poutine, deep fried pickles, and blue raspberry slushy, and I h...

5.00 (14 reviews) (~99.67 km from centre)