Thousand Islands
Below a B&B, this homey little waterfront Irish pub and restaurant serves up hearty and delicious fare: the 'Irish tenderloin' (grilled, bacon-wrapped…
Must-see restaurants in Eastern Ontario
Kingston
This phenomenal bakery and cafe fuses unlikely ingredients into palate-pleasing dishes such as Vietnamese spring rolls and sesame tuna meatballs. The…
Ottawa
Anchoring the market district, this sturdy brick building is the perfect place to stop when hunger strikes. Aside from the fresh produce and cheese, an…
Ottawa
Slick, smart and ineffably cool, this joint is always packed: arty-farty hipsters bump elbows with wealthy coiffured housewives. Ottawa foodies appreciate…
Ottawa
This 'scratch diner' is one of Ottawa's hippest breakfast and lunch spots, with its retro art and everything made from scratch. Breakfast is all home…
Ottawa
Sit among the low-lit decor of hummingbirds and hot-air balloons, and drink house beers and other local craft brews from screw-top jars. It's food with…
Ottawa
With a hip industrial aesthetic underscored by Day of the Dead references, El Camino is either praised as Ottawa's taco joint of the hour or derided as…
Ottawa
Book in advance for one of the hottest tables in the capital, if not the whole country. Beckta offers an upmarket dining experience with an original spin…
Ottawa
Métropolitain puts a modern spin on the typical brasserie with its swirling zinc countertop, flamboyant fixtures and Gallic soundtrack: you'll feel like…
Ottawa
The brainchild of celebrated chef and molecular gastronomy enthusiast Marc Lépine, Atelier is a white-walled laboratory dedicated to tickling the taste…
Thousand Islands
In a charming waterfront spot about 12km east of Gananoque, this beautifully refurbished restaurant belonging to the opulent Ivy Lea Club marina is open…
Ottawa
If the local chefs are purchasing their fish from Whalesbone's wholesale wing (or should we say 'fin'), then there's really no doubt that it's the best…
Eastern Ontario
Enjoying a reputation as Picton's best since 2008, Blūmen is the work of Andreas Feller, a Swiss chef inspired by South American cuisine. With a relaxed…
Kingston
It's a tad pricey but locals love this little taste of Paris with a hint of Québec in the Anglophone heart of Kingston: consider the gourmet poutine…
Ottawa
The first restaurant in Ottawa’s Chinatown, Shanghai is now run by the artistic children of the original owners. The food is great – modern Chinese…
Eastern Ontario
The meals at this fine bistro taste as good as they look: farm-fresh meats, vegetables and lake-fresh seafood form the basis of this treasure of epicurean…
Eastern Ontario
At Lake on the Mountain Resort, this charming restaurant serves hearty meat and seafood dishes such as tourtière (a French-Canadian beef and pork pie)…
Kingston
Hidden in a flowery stone courtyard, the city's best-known restaurant has earned its reputation with an innovative menu and charming ambience. Dinner…
Eastern Ontario
There's a wonderful, romantic ambience about this quaint Italian restaurant located in a restored 1852 mill, with a stream trickling past its thick stone…
Eastern Ontario
At Lake on the Mountain Resort, you can't beat the sunset views from the patio of this restaurant occupying a converted late-18th-century miller's cottage…
Ottawa
Start the day with a breakfast sandwich or croissant and an excellent cappuccino at this buzzy bakery cafe, occupying a warehouse space on an industrial…
Eastern Ontario
Three levels and a delectable patio break the space up at this local favorite. Seafood and pasta, steak-frites and surf 'n' turf mingle with curry dishes…
Ottawa
Undoubtedly the best place to satisfy any injera (flat, spongy bread) cravings, this small restaurant in Chinatown also offers homemade tej (honey wine)…
Ottawa
Locals rate Saigon Boy as the city's best choice for pho, a Vietnamese soup containing rice noodles with beef or chicken. Other dishes, such as grilled…
Thousand Islands
Previously known as the Socialist Pig, the new restaurant still focuses on BBQ and brunch with cool decor including a counter made of old books. The food…
Eastern Ontario
This easygoing saloon offers a long list of craft beers and a global roster of eats, from bruschetta and quesadilla to Thai curry and Moroccan pita.
Boulangerie Moulin de Provence
Ottawa
Still riding on the buzz left by a visit from former US President Barack Obama, this bakery is packed to the hilt with sugary and savory goodness. The …
Ottawa
Shoo-bop along to the pop music that supplements the Grease-like atmosphere at this kitschy diner. The ByWard Market stalwart hosts families by day, but…
Ottawa
The smell of freshly baked pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant) emanates from the French bakery at the front of this cool and arty bistro. Pastries are…
Kingston
These fromage-loving fast-food-meisters have already expanded from this original branch to the Canadian capital and Québec. You won't be able to resist…
Ottawa
At this charming family-run restaurant in Ottawa's Fisher Park neighborhood, the secret-recipe, east-coast seafood chowder might be the best you ever…
Ottawa
Take a little trek over to this smart cafe/restaurant across the Rideau River, northeast of ByWard Market, especially if you're in the mood for brunch …
Ottawa
Housed in the historic Tudor-style Munross Mansion, this restaurant affiliated with the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school focuses on modern…
Ottawa
While strong in other culinary branches, Ottawa lacks a tonne of good Japanese restaurants. This long-running eatery is the exception: mouthwatering…
Ottawa
In the heart of the downtown core, this upscale but accessible Italian ristorante's delicious, authentic food, extensive wine list and excellent service…
Eastern Ontario
This community market is a great place to grab a coffee and stop at the C'est Chaud wood-fired pizza stand. It's mostly geared toward tasting and buying…
Ottawa
The downtown location of this breakfast (and more) franchise is so handy and the menu so egg-citing that we couldn't resist sharing. It's cheap, cheery…
Eastern Ontario
This ice-cream parlor and drive-through sells flavors, including the recommended Moose Tracks, in cones, waffle cones, cups, milkshakes, smoothies and…
Ottawa
Named for the owner's mother, who perfected the art of a stone-cold poker bluff, this popular joint is a great spot to taste local craft brews such as…
Ottawa
If you like your steak a little French with a twist of New York, this smart ByWard Market bistro is bound to appeal. The decor is slick and the outdoor…
