Ralf Joneikies

The best meals and food of summer 2026

Here are the top places our food editor visit

Pizza

At Tomo, the tastes are good, but the costs are hard to swallow

Does a new chef bring something different?

ByWard Market

Braumeister Bierhalle has something unique in Ottawa – authentic (and great) German food

The updated menu shows a commitment to authenticity that has been lacking in Ottawa

Downtown Ottawa

Pride in heritage and food at Guan Guan Rice Noodle

It's not just the food that shines, but owner Amanda Shi that makes this place a standout

Ottawa West

Spicy Man offers unapologetic Chinese cooking

Anyone interested in excellent Chinese food will not be disappointed

Ottawa West

Hong’s Kitchen offers honest Vietnamese home cooking

The husband-wife duo have opened up Hong's over in Little Italy

Vietnamese

Mama Mai delivers the finest pho broth in Ottawa

The 20-our broth will leave you asking for more

Vietnamese

A Canadian bourbon replacement

Those craving that bourbon flavour can find an alternative in this Quebec spirit

Drinks

A Canadian whiskey with a unique aging process

They call it elemental aging. But does it work?

Food and Drink

Chop proves the steakhouse chain can still surprise

As restaurant prices keep rising, the value proposition of visiting a steakhouse has changed

Nepean

Tredici brings its goth Italian dining room to a new home

While the location has changed, the food continues to respect Italian tradition while also leaning into creativity

ByWard Market

Vietnamese restaurant Ho Guom arrives from Montreal. But is it any good?

It joins a busy Vietnamese restaurant scene in Ottawa

Westboro

Come for the meat, stay for the butter at Henderson Farm

It's one of the only purveyors of a special type of butter in the region

Chesterville

Kozhi may have Ottawa’s best fried chicken

“My idea was just to make a happy spot with good food and good vibes.”

Downtown Ottawa

New products to explore at Ottawa's VegFest

Many of these are worth adding to your kitchen

Product

Affordable? Gourmet? Lunch? Coconut Lagoon delivers on all three

Coconut Lagoon's lunch service is back and hits all the right notes.

Indian

Care for quality and community sets Black Tartan apart

A journey out to Carleton Place is not complete without a stop here

Fine Dining

A taste of Peruvian and culinary excellence at Raphaël

Chef Lizardo Becerra's Peruvian cuisine is an epiphany

Peruvian

Les Fougeres, a jewel in the Gatineau hills

A short drive from Ottawa, this restaurant jewel still beguiles.

Gatineau

Insider Edition: A special adventure through the Outaouais

The Insder finishes a glorious tour through the Pontiac region. Plus, Dunrobin Distillers signs a deal with a Swiss whisky producer.

Ottawa's best ice cream and gelato spots you need to try this summer

From sticky toffee pudding to mascarpone berry ripple, you're going to want to visit each of these places

County Bounty is a soda worth craving

Ottawa-born Dodie Ellenbogen is creating some of the finest sodas available

Restaurant KaTo brings the sushi talent

KaTo sushi inspires but has a high price point

Review: Ottawa Thai restaurants worth visiting

Craving some pad thai or Thai street food? Here are three places worth your time

Chinese Meat Pie House offers authentic regional flavours

The restaurant on Rideau offers northern Chinese cuisine at affordable prices