Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Ottawa

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Ottawa? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Birchwood Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (45)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

Cornwall

About the restaurant

Here at Birchwood we only serve dishes & cocktails that are fresh & flavourful. Our specialty salads are made with fresh ingredients locally grown at Cornwall's largest indoor vertical farm, ZipGrow Inc.

Don't expect fast food. Our intimate and warm atmosphere was created for you to enjoy a cocktail and an appetizer while our chefs create a masterpiece from scratch. Everything on the menu is made in house, including our sensationally decadent ice cream.

In order to offer you the most authentic Birchwood experience, we are unable to accommodate modifications or substitutions. We kindly ask that you respect our menu and allow us to serve you our recipes as they were intended to be enjoyed.

Step away from the ordinary and treat yourself to an experience that can't be duplicated!

Top review

Maryse

Dined 4 days ago

I vote 1st in Cornwall. Best meal, service! We will go back!

Stolen Goods Cocktail Bar

4.9

4.9 (269)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Turning words into action.
An unconventional cocktail bar born from the desire that ideas are meant to be changed.
Amorphous in nature.

For all changes to reservations please contact us through instagram, email or message through OpenTable. We do not have a phone line during business hours.

A gratuity of 20% will be included on all groups of 5+.

Top review

TylerVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing service, cool vibes and cocktails made with so much care. Definitely top of our list to visit again next time we’re in Ottawa.

Grounded Kitchen - Carling

4.8

4.8 (98)

CAN$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Westboro

About the restaurant

Since 2010, Grounded's focus has been on serving great food. Our made-from-scratch philosophy & hands-on approach is evident in everything we do. We specialize in gastro-pub fare, BBQ, third-wave coffee, and delicious cocktails. Grounded’s new location at 1545 Carling, embodies everything the Grounded brand has come to represent. Grounded Carling disrupts typical expectations, described as a "hidden gem" with an innovative approach by blending automation with the human element of customer service.

Grounded's space is edgy & creative. The one-of-a-kind dining room features a mix of glass, steel and concrete, an abundance of colorful lighting, and large art pieces from talented local artists. There is a beautiful, lush patio and an abundance of free (validated) parking.

Top review

JeffVIP

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Great as always. Food was excellent and the team is always a joy.

Black Tartan Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (51)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

From day one, we have wanted this little restaurant to be a space where anyone can feel comfortable & welcomed. Classic French cuisine is the root of this ethos - consistent, familiar and even nostalgic flavours from the tried & true feel good classics, yet slightly elevated with a touch of whimsy. Whether you are up for a curated culinary experience with our 4 & 7 Course tasting menus (Fri & Sat evenings), or prefer to choose your own adventure with our 3-course Table D’hote menu (Wed & Thurs evenings), or are in search of an upscale lunch à la carte menu (Thur - Sat); we have you covered! Our menus are composed entirely to showcase the best local products in Lanark County & the Ottawa Valley and are tailored monthly to best celebrate the tastes of the season. What’s more is that we tie it all together with the best small town, friendly, warm and courteous service around. Just like at a good friend’s house; we look forward to welcoming you to our kitchen! Ian Carswell (Chef/Owner)

Top review

Peter

Dined 4 days ago

Our first visit we will be back It was definitely a culinary experience New menu launched. Only one comment, too much deep fried on this month’s menu

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7-Course Tasting Menu ($144/person)

Experience

4-Course Tasting Menu ($96/person)

Antonyme

4.8

4.8 (199)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary French / American

Gatineau

About the restaurant

Chef Marc-André Camaraire invites you to try his unique, flavorful & creative menu in a charming and relaxing atmosphere. Our our small plates menu changes every 2 months and our chef's menu with wine paring option, changes every 3 weeks so there is always something new to try.

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Tristen

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

Great experience! Cocktails are delicious and reasonably priced and the food was very tasty. The server suggested 2 small plates each but was on the edge of too much food. Would suggest 3 sharing plates and dessert for two people!

Bar Lupulus

4.8

4.8 (1401)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Hintonburg

About the restaurant

Cozy Craft Beer and Natural Wine Bar with a Backyard Patio Oasis. Serving locally sourced & seasonally inspired comfort focused plates by Chef James Bratsberg. 22 rotating taps, Craft Cocktails & over 500 Natural wine cuvees available for dine in and takeout through our online bottle shop!

Top review

Vickie

Dined 4 days ago

It was fabulous. Kayla made sure we had an amazing experience.

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4.8

4.8 (50)

CAN$51 and over

Sushi

Gloucester

About the restaurant

After too long Shinka Sushi Bar is finally back to a dine in service! Nestled in the heart of an industrial park come check out our hideaway.

Top review

Marine

Dined 2 days ago

So glad Shinka opened a dining room again, and went bold and imaginative doing so! Best sushis in town, and now a fun night out too.

Soif Bar à vin

4.7

4.7 (492)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Gatineau

About the restaurant

Real wine. Real food. Real people.
Real wine is what we love — wines that reflect a place and time, made from grapes grown with love and respect for the land. Our chef works with local and seasonal produce, to offer delicious, unpretentious dishes that shine with food.

Top review

Rawi

Dined on Feb 19, 2025

Jonathan was fantastic, knowledgeable about the food and wine on offer, efficient, and had a sense of humor. The ambiance, food, and wine were great. A fun evening. My wife is Celiac. Her need for gluten free food was accommodated. 2 quick comments: we would have liked more choice on "by the glass" wine list in better quality wines. We had the half charcuterie/half cheese board. The portion of charcuterie was perfect. The portion of cheese was very small. I did not bring it to Jonathan's attention, as I did not want to spoil our evening with a complaint. We will be back.

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4.6

4.6 (43)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Pizzeria

ByWard Market

About the restaurant

Our strong commitment to make a distinctive offer of excellence available has been validated by our customers with consistent 5-star reviews on Google and TripAdvisor.

The food offer is inspired by the fascinating Western and Eastern Mediterranean culinary traditions-French, Greek, Italian, Macedonian and Spanish. For instance, our pizza is made of "Green" dough (antioxidants, minerals and vitamins infused) in a brick oven according to a recipe older than one century. We also offer authentic appetizers, tapas, flat breads, salads and iconic mains from the multicultural heritage of the Mediterranean civilization.

For a more refined and sophisticated experience, our meals are accompanied by selected, elegant and affordable wines including Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, and others.

The symphony of flavors of our food and wine is complemented by the inviting interior of wood and stone, informal seating arrangements, arts and warm atmosphere.

Top review

Radovan

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food, excellent service, very nice atmosphere. Will keep going back!

Joe's Italian Kitchen - Wellington

4.7

4.7 (69)

CAN$30 and under

Italian

Westboro

About the restaurant

Weaving old world traditions with new world creativity. Our goal is to bring you a diverse menu that not only preserves, but elevates hearty dishes that showcase the essence of Italian cuisine.

Top review

Marina

Dined 3 days ago

Warm friendly ambiance. Delicious food. Excellent service.

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