Pancho Villa

Step down from trendy Elgin Street to the Lieutenant's Pump for a delicious pub meal. Main dishes draw in the crowds. You'll find a wide...

Recline into plush crimson seats at one of a dozen or so hardwood tables at this cozy basement pub, order a single malt scotch or an impo...

The Fire Station is one of the city's hottest nightclubs, especially on weekends. Dance the night away or simply enjoy a drink at the bar...

Glass walls at the front are opened wide on warm nights. Tables are set up to the sides of the center bar, occupied by loud a...

Located on lively Elgin Street, this funky cappuccino, juice, gelato and dessert bar is as colourful as the gelato it serves. Planned by...

Privilege Bar is a local hot spot. The place is cozy and the décor is just right for some music, drinks and partying.

A favourite hot spot among Ottawa's 20- and 30-something crowd, this lively but small dance club, located at the south end of trendy Elgi...

This downstairs bar is one of the hottest dance clubs in Ottawa. Watch patrons dance on the bar as you enjoy your favorite cocktail until...

This is one of the hottest restaurants in Ottawa, serving mostly Cajun fare and surf-and-turf. You will find delicacies like Crab Alfredo...

On summer evenings this casual Mexican restaurant at the south end of the lively Elgin Street district is completely empty, while a line...

Whether it's for family outings, power lunches or late night munchies, locals flock to this downtown diner for great eats 24 hours a day,...

Since opening in 1967, this restaurant on lively Elgin Street has played host to premiers, prime ministers and entertainers alike. The in...

Run by sisters Jeanne d'Arc and Marie "Mama" Antoinette, (yes, those are their real names) this unassuming Lebanese restaurant on Ottawa'...

There was a real Mamma Teresa. Her son carries on in the late-19th-century house the restaurant has occupied since 1984 (afte...

Bare brick walls, creeping vines and a large wrought-iron staircase add to the eclectic charm of this lively open-concept restaurant. Wat...

Its tropical flavor, splashy Caribbean art, and peppery cuisine have kept this place superheated for over 20 years. Start wit...

If you're looking for an exotic taste sensation that won't burn a hole in your pocket, but may have you asking for water, this restaurant...

Offering "eggsciting" breakfasts and brunches, this trendy diner is a delicious place to meet for a lengthy visit or a power brunch. The...

Rice-paper lamps, wooden screens and Japanese artwork add to the authentic feel of this sushi restaurant, popular with the downtown busin...