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Black Tartan Kitchen, Carleton Place, ON

Black Tartan Kitchen

4.9
4.9
45 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
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)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, French, European
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 492-0860
  • Website
    https://www.blacktartankitchen.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ian Carswell
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dinning available by request Monday through Saturday. Can accomodate groups of up to 30 people inside and 22 people on our patio (May-Oct). Available for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
  • Location
    132 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V5
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Bridge St & Franklin St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Hummingbird Chooclate Supper Club Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to be surrounded by such talented farmers, artisans & downright good people producing the food that reaches your table. Our Supper Club dinner series offers a unique farm-to-table experience that share these relationships with you. Hosted on the last Wednesday or Thursday of every month, each event features a local farmer, artisan or producer who shares their story and insights with our guests while we serve a carefully curated 4-course meal, highlighting their products. This intimate evening not only showcases the finest seasonal ingredients but also celebrates the hardworking hands behind the food, creating a deeper connection to the community and land that nourish us. Join us on Thursday, February 27th as we cook up an epic, savoury & sweet 4-course tasting menu featuring the exquisite offerings of Hummingbird Chocolate. Two seatings are available, at 5:00pm and 7:45pm ($99/person).
    Hummingbird Chooclate Supper Club Dinner Photo

  • 7-Course Tasting Menu ($144/person)

    Multiple dates available
    Explore the best dining experience Lanark County has to offer with our 7-course tasting menu. Our tasting menus are curated entirely to showcase the best seasonal products in the area and are tailored monthly to best celebrate the tastes of the season. Individual courses are served to the dining room in unison, creating a warm, comfortable and almost communal dining experience. Inspiration and origin of each component in every dish is described to you, by our chefs, further highlighting our amazing local farmers and producers.
    7-Course Tasting Menu ($144/person) Photo

  • 4-Course Tasting Menu ($96/person)

    Multiple dates available
    Explore the best dining experience Lanark County has to offer with our 4-course tasting menu. Our tasting menus are curated entirely to showcase the best seasonal products in the area and are tailored monthly to best celebrate the tastes of the season. Individual courses are served to the dining room in unison, creating a warm, comfortable and almost communal dining experience. Inspiraion and origin of each component in every dish is described to you, by our chefs, further highlighting our amazing local farmers and producers.
    4-Course Tasting Menu ($96/person) Photo

Menu

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What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Best Food

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Innovative

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Best Overall

  • Ottawa

    Best Food

  • Ottawa

    Best Service

  • Ottawa

    Best Value

  • Ottawa

    Innovative

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black Tartan Kitchen promises an "amazing dining experience" in Carleton Place, blending "creative and delicious" dishes with attentive service. Chef Ian Carswell personally engages with guests, enhancing the "exceptional" ambiance. The restaurant features locally sourced ingredients, offering a "fantastic" atmosphere for both casual and special occasions. Highly recommended for "fine dining at its best."

45 Reviews

  1. Dwayne

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed. Chef here always delights with his most recent creations, so it’s our standard spot for special occasions.

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  2. Wayne

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining experience was something else. We have never been to a seven course dinner with wine pairing. The food and service was superb. The explination of what was being served made this meal special.

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  3. Elise

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely celebratory meal at the Black Tartan. We did the 7 course dinner and it was excellent. The food was Scottish inspired with creativity added to every unique dish. The staff were lovely and the other guests added to the enrichment.

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  4. Flavia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Black Tartan is an upscale dining experience, with a super chill vibe. I am celiac, and they modified each course of the 4 course menu to give me an excellent meal, where I didn’t feel I was missing out. The idea of a themed dinner, where each guest eats the same things, was fun. Pomp and attitude was all in the food, and not a bit of it spilled into the service, which was relaxed, but never slack. Great find in Carleton Place!

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  5. Don

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another wonderful meal & pairing for 3 Foodies. Friendly & informative service. Appreciated the care, execution & variety of locally-sourced products.

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  6. Rick

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Definitely will go back.

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  7. Shelly

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favourite restaurants! Chef Ian is always perfecting his craft and we always enjoy his blind tasting menu. The food is beautifully plated and the flavours are balanced. His ingredients are all sourced as locally as possible, so we learn a thing or two and start buying from local producers ourselves. We love to do the crossword ahead of time too. There’s a reason we come back every month to try the new tasting menu. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed, and the servers are always so wonderful and attentive.

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  8. David

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing dinner service, staff so attentive, owner open and friendly and deservedly proud of his offering. Attention to the little details in each dish and wine pairing elevated the entire experience.

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  9. James

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always, Jessica was very attentive and pleasant. Ian, the owner visited our table several times to make sure all was well. Excellent experience

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another extremely pleasant and delicious 7 course experience. Each course was a surprise and a real treat. Not sure that I can say which one was my favorite but as expected we were impressed by the quality, creativity, presentation and service. Can’t wait to go back.

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FAQs

Black Tartan Kitchen is rated 4.9 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Black Tartan Kitchen

132 Bridge St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V5

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bridge St & Franklin St
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:45 pm–10:30 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, French, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ian Carswell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.blacktartankitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (613) 492-0860
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dinning available by request Monday through Saturday. Can accomodate groups of up to 30 people inside and 22 people on our patio (May-Oct). Available for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
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