Fauna

4.8

1419 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

fauna is about the things we love: eating and drinking with friends and family in a fun space. Our menu is seasonally driven and we support local farmers and producers wherever possible. We love the neighborhood and the space and are so happy to be open in Centretown.

We like to have fun in the kitchen. We serve small plates so you can try more than one dish. We use local ingredients wherever possible. We’re inspired by where we live, places we’ve been and things we’d like to do.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(613) 563-2862
Website
http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jon Svazas
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Frank St
Parking details
Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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birch syrup tare / pomme puree / chive oil / chicken tsukune
GreensCA$17.00
roasted eggplant vinaigrette / spiced pistachio / feta
Thai Lobster BisqueCA$18.00
crème fraiche / fried brick pastry / chili oil

Main

OrecchietteCA$38.00
italian sausage / broccolini / rose sauce / fermented pepper gremolata
Iberian PorkCA$49.00
cod fritter / succotash / cauliflower / zucchini puree / wild raspberry jus
MaitakeCA$40.00
butter chicken sauce / cherry tomatoes / paratha / swiss chard / cauliflower
Steelhead TroutCA$45.00
lemon panisse / cherry tomatoes / beans / trout roe beurre blanc
80-Day Ribeye for 2CA$130.00
fingerling potato / kale / carrots / steakhouse mushrooms / jus

Dessert

Almond CakeCA$14.00
coconut dolce / poached pear / oat crumb / cinnamon sorbet
Pumpkin Pie CheesecakeCA$14.00
meringue / pumpkin seed brittle

What 1,419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Innovative
Ottawa
Great for fine wines
Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian
Ottawa
Best Overall
Ottawa
Innovative
Ottawa
Great for fine wines
Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fauna in Ottawa delivers "unique and flavourful" dishes with standout options like beetroot Wellington and Iberian pork chop. Guests praise the "knowledgeable and approachable staff" and a commendable wine selection. While some note occasional service inconsistencies, the innovative menu and inviting ambiance make it a top choice for special occasions.

1,419 Reviews

K
Keelin
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible as always. I would recommend the soft shell to every patron. Yum.
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tom
Ottawa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love the food. Always different and always amazing.
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Cam-Tu
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love Fauna. The food is a hit every time. The ambience is welcoming and romantic. It makes for a wonderful dinner spot every, single time. Will definitely be back!
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Melodie
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, amazing service and amazing ambiance.
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J
Joan
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fauna is definitely worth a visit. The staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and the menu was innovative. The decor was fun and the ambience inviting, however a bit noisy. Though Fauna is a bit pricy, I will definitely return.
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Todd
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing. Great service, amazing drinks and incredible food!!
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M
Meganc
Calgary
66 reviews
vip
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food, good cocktails, service adequate as our server was appearing to be having a crummy day. The bartender was really helpful and nice though.
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Weihang
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and services, we are there to celebrate my day’s birthday, and ordered the black cod and steak, all tasking perfect. The black cod skin might get too much salt, but that’s still in my tolerance range. The server also give us a desert for free as they heard it’s my dad birthday. I will definitely come again
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Dereck
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and well presented. Creative dishes that really worked. A well thought out range of options on the menu without overdoing the number of choices. I look forward to returning.
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J
Josan
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food with a variety of flavour profiles.
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FAQs

Fauna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 563-2862.

Fauna is rated 4.8 stars by 1419 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

Additional information

Cross street
Frank St
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Svazas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
Phone number
(613) 563-2862
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.

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Fauna

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Menu

Raw

1/2 Dozen OystersCA$24.00

Bluefin Tuna TatakiCA$24.00

Beef TartareCA$24.00

Small

Softshell CrabCA$23.00

Burrata for TwoCA$60.00

Grilled Pine MushroomsCA$22.00

GreensCA$17.00

Thai Lobster BisqueCA$18.00

Main

OrecchietteCA$38.00

Iberian PorkCA$49.00

MaitakeCA$40.00

Steelhead TroutCA$45.00

80-Day Ribeye for 2CA$130.00

Dessert

Almond CakeCA$14.00

Pumpkin Pie CheesecakeCA$14.00

What 1,419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fauna offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fauna restaurant rated?

Is Fauna currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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