Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Amazing south Indian and Sri Lankan food. We had our wedding rehearsal dinner there. Amazing, best Indian food I've ever had. It's right across the street! Try the chicken kothu roti and the curry shrimp with parata. Drink a masala chai tea with it.
12 locals recommend
CEYLONTA RESTAURANT
403 Somerset St WAmazing south Indian and Sri Lankan food. We had our wedding rehearsal dinner there. Amazing, best Indian food I've ever had. It's right across the street! Try the chicken kothu roti and the curry shrimp with parata. Drink a masala chai tea with it.
Best Thai food I've ever had. It's a drive or a bus ride (or 45 minute walk).
Try the Tom Kha Gai (soup),
Green Mango Salad
Shrimp Curry
29 locals recommend
Siam Bistro
1268 Wellington St. WBest Thai food I've ever had. It's a drive or a bus ride (or 45 minute walk).
Try the Tom Kha Gai (soup),
Green Mango Salad
Shrimp Curry
Gabriel Pizza
277 Bank StOne block away for good pizza. Corner of Bank and Somerset.
La Dolce Vita
180 Preston StGreat Italian food, with a full gluten-free menu if that's your thing.
This place is very cool. It's in a basement near the corner of Bank and Sunnyside. It's got pinball, delicious perogies, and punk music at night. Kid friendly before 9pm. Open Wed-Sun at 5pm. I recommend the traditional perogies and the big sweetie for dessert. One of our favourite spots in the city. A bit hipster and grungey. 45 minute walk.
52 locals recommend
House of TARG
1077 Bank StThis place is very cool. It's in a basement near the corner of Bank and Sunnyside. It's got pinball, delicious perogies, and punk music at night. Kid friendly before 9pm. Open Wed-Sun at 5pm. I recommend the traditional perogies and the big sweetie for dessert. One of our favourite spots in the city. A bit hipster and grungey. 45 minute walk.
Dumpling Bowl
730 Somerset Street WestDelicious Chinese style dumplings (jiao zi) just like I remember them from Beijing.
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetSee the capital and the gorgeous views from it.
Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St WMostly good for food.
Little Italy
Mostly good for food.
The Glebe
Bit more of an upscale shopping area. Pretty neighborhood.
Fun to walk around in. Restaurants are a bit pricey. Walk the canal to get there.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
Fun to walk around in. Restaurants are a bit pricey. Walk the canal to get there.
Hintonburg
up and coming neighborhood with cool shops
Entertainment & Activities
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StA nature and natural history museum.
Arts & Culture
History museum with IMAX cinema. Gorgeous architecture and views
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierHistory museum with IMAX cinema. Gorgeous architecture and views
Parks & Nature
Walk along the canal on nice days. I recommend walking north to the Byward market, or south to the bank street bridge and then walking northward through the Glebe.
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueWalk along the canal on nice days. I recommend walking north to the Byward market, or south to the bank street bridge and then walking northward through the Glebe.