5 Great Restaurants in Ottawa

Over my lifetime I’ve been to 100s of restaurants in Ottawa. I am a foodie after all. Here are some of my favourites:

PIZZA

If you’re in the mood for pizza and sick and tired of eating Dominos or Pizza Pizza, try this place instead:

Fairnella Pizza: This place is known for their meter long pizzas (that’s over 3 feet long). They are located in Kanata and open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:30am-8pm. In my opinion they have the best pizza in Ottawa. My favourite kinds are Ortolana (vegetarian) and Classico (meat). https://www.farinellaeats.com/menu-pizza-gelato-kanata

RAMEN

Like most people I love ramen, I grew up on Mr. Noodles, and have searched all of Ottawa for the best ramen noodles. My search has led me to a restaurant called:

Sansotei Ramen: This is a hidden gem located on Merivale Road. This place essentially ruined ramen for me. It tastes so good nothing else compares. It’s operating hours are Monday to Sunday from 11:30am to 9pm and they stay open until 10pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. I recommend trying Tonkotsu Black ramen or Tomato ramen. A side order of Zangi is a must as well. https://www.sansotei.com/menu

CHINESE

Now I live in Barrhaven, which to Ottawaian’s is known as farhaven. My friends and I always say there’s no good places to eat in Barrhaven. That’s mostly true with the exception of:

Asian Dragon: This is a family owned restaurant that understands good quality food needs to be made with love. They’re open everyday except on Tuesdays. They usually open at 11:30am and close at 9:30pm except on weekends when they open at 2pm. For me, I fell in love with a dish called pork chops with pepper salt. But if I’m being honest, I’ve never had a bad meal from Asian Dragon. Come check this place out if you’re ever in the mood for Chinese. http://www.asiandragon.ca/menu.html

BURGERS

Now Ottawa is filled with so many great restaurants that know how to make a mean burger. But there is one place that may not be known to many. It’s right beside a golf course in Manotick and is called:

Burgers and Shakes: What can I say about this place. Wow, wow, wow. The burgers are huge and juicy. The milkshakes are very yummy, and the ice cream is heavenly. Burgers and Shakes is open everyday from 11am-8:30pm. The quality of their food is very high. I am a big guy and struggle finishing their burgers. The big double burger is my go to order. Check this place out the next time you’re craving burgers. https://www.burgersandshakes.ca/manotick/

CHICKEN

Now everyone loves chicken, except for vegetarians, I truly believe when it comes to seasoning no one does it better than Africans. That being said, here is one of the best chicken restaurants in Ottawa:

Pili Pili: This place is located in downtown Ottawa. It’s open from 11am to 8pm and stays open until 9pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. They grill their meat over a charcoal grill which makes all the difference in the world. When I come here I order a whole chicken with a side of plantains. I always leave with a smile on my face. The thing about Pili Pili is these people understand how to season their chicken. You will not leave disappointed when you come here. https://www.pilipilicharcoalgrill.ca

Well, this completes an instalment of 5 great restaurants in Ottawa. Stay tuned for another 5 coming next week. Remember, food is the key to happiness.