Ottawa Things to Do

The National Arts Center showcases professional Canadian and international performances and is the home of the world renowned National Arts Center Orchestra. Excellent seating and acoustics allow for the ultimate appreciation o... more

The menu of this trendy, downtown art deco-style restaurant creatively brings together inspirations from around the world. Japanese, Italian, Thai and vegetarian dishes abound and combine with the jazz music playing in the back... more

French baker Jerome Mantel's philosophy is simple: use the finest ingredients and bake fresh every morning. His formula has been a roaring success. Close to the Byward Market, French Baker ,a spacious bakery has a colorful eat-... more

This little restaurant, located below the Cartier Place Hotel, has all the signs of a classic Italian bistro, from chequered green tablecloths to photos and paintings of the Italian coast. The comfortable dark oak feel, large b... more

This small, friendly British-style restaurant offers some of the best fish 'n' chips in Ottawa and an authentic British pub upstairs. The relaxed restaurant, popular with the downtown office crowd, opens patio-style onto the st... more

Located in the Byward Market, this is warm and inviting smoke-free wine bar is the perfect place to relax with a Chardonnay. Hardwood floors, wooden bars, cozy wicker chairs and soothing pastel walls create a relaxing atmospher... more

This restaurant sits proudly on the corner of Clarence and Dalhousie streets in the heart of the Byward Market. Mangia is distinctly European in style, with wonderful wooden furniture and gourmet olive oil on the table. In the... more

One of Ottawa's most prestigious Lebanese restaurants, this elegant eatery has a pretty street-side patio, a full bar and weekend belly dancing. The menu is popular with a broad variety of well-dressed diners, and the menu cate... more

Founded in 1975, the Great Canadian Theatre Company is Ottawa's oldest professional theater company. Located in the heart of Ottawa's Italian Village, this 230-seat theater is dedicated to producing original Canadian works, and... more

This warm and friendly neighborhood pub is located just south of The Glebe, across the Rideau Canal from Lansdowne Park. The menu consists of traditional pub fare served in large portions along with tantalizing curry dishes and... more