Dining at this restaurant was an absolute delight! The ambiance was elegant and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a special meal. The menu featured a mouthwatering selection of dishes, each one more tempting than the last. The attentive service added an extra layer of enjoyment to our evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elena Kostenko
We celebrated my daughter’s birthday here and I have to say that the food, the staff and atmosphere were fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al Bel
I visit 1 Elgin Restaurant multiple times a year and most of the time, I enjoy the Resident Chefs' events, which happen at least four times a year.Every event is wonderful and memorable from multiple aspects, such as fantastic, unbelievable food. The always interesting social experience, along with pairing wine, adds additional excitement and unleashes friendly conversation within the table.It is always pleasant to attend these events where new chefs consistently bring something new and unique from different places around the world. The local chefs continually improve their knowledge, learn new things, and add new tricks to surprise visitors. It is directly reflects quality of the restaurant at the main floor.The feelings and atmosphere are always elevated as customers dine within spacious rooms upstairs, amplifying the vibrancy of every event.I am glad that Ottawa has several remarkable restaurants, and this one is truly worth visiting to enjoy the memorable Resident Chefs' events.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shaun Cawley
Food and cocktails were excellent! The service was a little slow but they were also packed when we were there. It’s a great place to go before a show. I had the risotto and it was packed with flavours and would recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kristoffer Mortensen
Dined on NYE before a show and waited 45 minutes between finishing our main course and having to ask for our dessert. Very disappointed to have paid $95 per person for a five-course table d'hote and getting incredibly poor service. We also noticed multiple mistakes at all of the tables around us (wrong courses being brought, wrong food).Either expo was non-existent, our server was bad, or management wasn't organized for a busy service. Whatever the reason, it was an incredibly bad guest experience for us.The only shining light was the food: very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Francois Moreau
The internal parking corridors access to the restaurant in winter do not reflect the magical experience of this place.The food, service and attentive management was impeccable.I recommend the Boeuf Tartar which is the best I ever had in Canada.Although usually combined with a NAC show, I was concerned about feeling it would be rushed, our waitress managed a perfect timing to relax and enjoyed with my grown-up children.It's considered an expensive restaurant, but the experience that you get is of the level of the quality expected from the NAC.Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Artic Char
Tanya Whelan
Been there many times the show nights are crazy they somehow do 200 people fine dining in an hour and a half. If you go for lunch the vibes are quieter sitting on the patio in the summer is a must. Charcuterie plate is amazing all made in house local products too. Right now the beet salad is the best I’ve ever had. My mom love the house special on show nights and they always have a nice non alcoholic beverage.Vegetarian options: 50% of the time I get the vegetarian. Well thought out and delicious.Dietary restrictions: Always willing to help with any dietary restrictions.Parking: Parking is expensive but there is free parking along slater or surrounding areas. We always park there on a show night in the winter but they don’t offer pay for parking in advance anymore which is a shame.
Our server Rhiannon was fabulous. Totally conversant with the menu, offered excellent suggestions, friendly, professional, delightful. She was attentive without being intrusive and appeared magically when we needed her. The pork loin was juicy and delicious and the sides were sooo yummy. The dessert- Christmas log- was a delectable surprise.
mossphlox
Dinner was, again, absolutely spectacular. I had the mushroom risotto and was over the moon happy with it - most delicious meal. Rhiannon was such a wonderful server. She was knowledgeable about the menu, had great suggestions, and was very attentive and personable. I had an amazing night! Definitely worth the cost if you want to treat yourself and others.
Leni W
Beautiful food and perfect service made for a memorable evening. Attention to detail was evident in the plating, food preparation and staff training. Our meals were delectable and I thank everyone involved in getting them to our table.
Dining at this restaurant was an absolute delight! The ambiance was elegant and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a special meal. The menu featured a mouthwatering selection of dishes, each one more tempting than the last. The attentive service added an extra layer of enjoyment to our evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We celebrated my daughter’s birthday here and I have to say that the food, the staff and atmosphere were fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visit 1 Elgin Restaurant multiple times a year and most of the time, I enjoy the Resident Chefs' events, which happen at least four times a year.Every event is wonderful and memorable from multiple aspects, such as fantastic, unbelievable food. The always interesting social experience, along with pairing wine, adds additional excitement and unleashes friendly conversation within the table.It is always pleasant to attend these events where new chefs consistently bring something new and unique from different places around the world. The local chefs continually improve their knowledge, learn new things, and add new tricks to surprise visitors. It is directly reflects quality of the restaurant at the main floor.The feelings and atmosphere are always elevated as customers dine within spacious rooms upstairs, amplifying the vibrancy of every event.I am glad that Ottawa has several remarkable restaurants, and this one is truly worth visiting to enjoy the memorable Resident Chefs' events.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and cocktails were excellent! The service was a little slow but they were also packed when we were there. It’s a great place to go before a show. I had the risotto and it was packed with flavours and would recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dined on NYE before a show and waited 45 minutes between finishing our main course and having to ask for our dessert. Very disappointed to have paid $95 per person for a five-course table d'hote and getting incredibly poor service. We also noticed multiple mistakes at all of the tables around us (wrong courses being brought, wrong food).Either expo was non-existent, our server was bad, or management wasn't organized for a busy service. Whatever the reason, it was an incredibly bad guest experience for us.The only shining light was the food: very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
The internal parking corridors access to the restaurant in winter do not reflect the magical experience of this place.The food, service and attentive management was impeccable.I recommend the Boeuf Tartar which is the best I ever had in Canada.Although usually combined with a NAC show, I was concerned about feeling it would be rushed, our waitress managed a perfect timing to relax and enjoyed with my grown-up children.It's considered an expensive restaurant, but the experience that you get is of the level of the quality expected from the NAC.Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Artic Char
Been there many times the show nights are crazy they somehow do 200 people fine dining in an hour and a half. If you go for lunch the vibes are quieter sitting on the patio in the summer is a must. Charcuterie plate is amazing all made in house local products too. Right now the beet salad is the best I’ve ever had. My mom love the house special on show nights and they always have a nice non alcoholic beverage.Vegetarian options: 50% of the time I get the vegetarian. Well thought out and delicious.Dietary restrictions: Always willing to help with any dietary restrictions.Parking: Parking is expensive but there is free parking along slater or surrounding areas. We always park there on a show night in the winter but they don’t offer pay for parking in advance anymore which is a shame.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pasta Special, Artic Char, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Elgin Cheese Plate
Our server Rhiannon was fabulous. Totally conversant with the menu, offered excellent suggestions, friendly, professional, delightful. She was attentive without being intrusive and appeared magically when we needed her. The pork loin was juicy and delicious and the sides were sooo yummy. The dessert- Christmas log- was a delectable surprise.
Dinner was, again, absolutely spectacular. I had the mushroom risotto and was over the moon happy with it - most delicious meal. Rhiannon was such a wonderful server. She was knowledgeable about the menu, had great suggestions, and was very attentive and personable. I had an amazing night! Definitely worth the cost if you want to treat yourself and others.
Beautiful food and perfect service made for a memorable evening. Attention to detail was evident in the plating, food preparation and staff training. Our meals were delectable and I thank everyone involved in getting them to our table.
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Went with family. Decor was unassuming but neat and servers were efficient and friendly. Food was tasty. Will come back.
Excellent place to dine in. Amazing food with a great view. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food, impeccable service.Beautiful terrace overlooking the canal in the summer.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I will visit again good taste &budget
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was very delicious and the service was superb. We were served quickly enough to be able to go to our show.