Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
The best fajitas in town. Be sure to get there early; the place gets packed at dinner time.
33 preporuka/e lokalaca
Lone Star Texas Grill
128 George StThe best fajitas in town. Be sure to get there early; the place gets packed at dinner time.
Shaan Curry House
1489 Merivale RdNot much for decor, but they have the best Indian curry in the neighbourhood.
McDonald's
670 Bronson AveIt's McDonald's. 'Nuff Said.
Tim Hortons
525 Somerset St WIt's Timmy's! 'Nuff said.
Sushi Kan
1280 Baseline RdAll-you-can eat sushi and other Asian foods. Bring a big appetite.
Crispy's Resto Grill
1433 Woodroffe AveSimple food done very well, and reasonably priced. Owned by a local family.
Brampton Authentic Indian Food Ottawa
178 Meadowlands Dr WFor take-out or a quick meal. Owned by a local family.
Ottawa is renowned for Lebanese fast food, and this is (in our opinion) the best place to get it. The chicken plate is generous enough to feed two hungry adults.
92 preporuka/e lokalaca
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StOttawa is renowned for Lebanese fast food, and this is (in our opinion) the best place to get it. The chicken plate is generous enough to feed two hungry adults.
La Pataterie Hulloise
311 Bd Saint-JosephOur favourite place for poutine.
Excellent Pho! Also a good selection of other authentic Vietnamese dishes. Fast service and good prices too.
9 preporuka/e lokalaca
Pho Thu Do Restaurant
781 Somerset St WExcellent Pho! Also a good selection of other authentic Vietnamese dishes. Fast service and good prices too.
A generic-looking pub, with many local craft beers and outstanding food. We recommend the hummus platter or any of the large selection of burgers. The daily specials tend to be great too.
The Arrow & Loon Pub
99 Fifth AveA generic-looking pub, with many local craft beers and outstanding food. We recommend the hummus platter or any of the large selection of burgers. The daily specials tend to be great too.
D'Arcy McGee's
44 Sparks St.Upscale pub with great food, in an interesting old building.
Fresh fish and seafood served in unique ways. Reservation highly recommended.
16 preporuka/e lokalaca
Pelican Seafood Market and Grill
1500 Bank StFresh fish and seafood served in unique ways. Reservation highly recommended.
Our favourite Canadian pastry! Try the Killaloe (pronounced "kill-a-LOO") Sunrise.
59 preporuka/e lokalaca
BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George StOur favourite Canadian pastry! Try the Killaloe (pronounced "kill-a-LOO") Sunrise.
All-you-can-eat, but better than most. Lunch is a good deal. Sunday brunch is outstanding, but expensive.
15 preporuka/e lokalaca
Tucker's Marketplace
61 York StAll-you-can-eat, but better than most. Lunch is a good deal. Sunday brunch is outstanding, but expensive.
Johnny Farina
216 Elgin StA good mix of traditional and eclectic Italian dishes.
A tiny basement pub with some great food, and sometimes live music too.
95 preporuka/e lokalaca
The Manx Pub
370 Elgin StA tiny basement pub with some great food, and sometimes live music too.
Kettleman's Bagel Co.
912 Bank StMontreal-style bagels, baked in a wood-fired oven.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Royal Oak
117 Centrepointe DrGood place to grab a pint and a snack.
Grab a pint and some good grub, and watch your favourite sport on one of several dozen TVs.
Local Heroes
1400 Clyde Ave.Grab a pint and some good grub, and watch your favourite sport on one of several dozen TVs.
One of the first brew pubs in Ottawa. Try the fries with kimchi and pulled pork.
17 preporuka/e lokalaca
Clocktower Brew Pub Regulars
575 Bank StOne of the first brew pubs in Ottawa. Try the fries with kimchi and pulled pork.
Everything Else
A longer hike, but good for outdoor exercise. Water "splash pad" for the kids in the summer.
Centrepointe Park
260 Centrepointe DrA longer hike, but good for outdoor exercise. Water "splash pad" for the kids in the summer.
All local and major busses in the neighbourhood stop here.
12 preporuka/e lokalaca
Baseline 2B station
1400 Woodroffe AveAll local and major busses in the neighbourhood stop here.
Entertainment & Activities
Huge indoor recreation center with swimming, skating, curling, squash and gym. Also a nice walking and X-country skiing trail behind the facility.
14 preporuka/e lokalaca
Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe AveHuge indoor recreation center with swimming, skating, curling, squash and gym. Also a nice walking and X-country skiing trail behind the facility.
Sightseeing
Parliament of Canada Free Tour Ticket
111 Wellington StTake the elevator to the top floor, and enjoy one of the best views of the city, for free. There's also a multi-story, indoor garden wall.
Social Sciences Building
120 University PrivateTake the elevator to the top floor, and enjoy one of the best views of the city, for free. There's also a multi-story, indoor garden wall.
Arts & Culture
Nacionalna galerija Kanade
380 Sussex DrIf you have kids, then the Children's Museum part alone is worth the price of admission.
545 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kanadski muzej povijesti
100 Rue LaurierIf you have kids, then the Children's Museum part alone is worth the price of admission.
Kraljevska kanadska kovnica
320 Sussex DrKanadski muzej prirode
240 McLeod StKanadski ratni muzej
1 Vimy PlParks & Nature
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la GatineauView the city by boat in the summer. In the winter, when conditions are right, it becomes the world's longest skating rink.
259 preporuka/e lokalaca
Nacionalni povijesni park Rideau Canal
1 Second AvenueView the city by boat in the summer. In the winter, when conditions are right, it becomes the world's longest skating rink.
Dominion Arboretum
Arboretum