The Best of The Best: Ottawa
Best Pizza
Heartbreakers
Giulia
Retro Gusto
Farinellas
Tennesee Willems
Napoli’s
Roberto’s (Chelsea)
Bar Bougie (Chelsea)
Pizza Nerds
Stay Gold
San Marino (Barrhaven)
Giovanni’s Snack Bar
Pizza Di Romelo
Ferme Solai
Sparks Pizza & Beer
Artisin
Ten of Cups
Anthony’s
Best Date Spot
Town and/or Citizen
Arlo
Riviera
Union 613 (SpeakEasy)
Bar Lupulus
North and Navy
The Mayfair (Theatre)
Giulia
Soif (Hull)
Retro Gusto
Chez Lucien
The Moonroom
Kuidaore
The Manx
Stolen Goods
Supply & Demand
Rabbit Hole
House of Targ
El Camino
Corner Peach
The Farmers Market
Retro Gusto
Dreamland Cafe
The Wellington Gastropub
Wilf & Ada’s
Black Squirrel Books
Best Fine Dining
Buvette Daphnee
Atelier
Perch
Katha
Supply and Demand
Gitanes
Whatever Brianna Kim does next
Raphael’s
Oz Cafe
Arlo
Citizen/Town
Les Fougeres
Riviera
Best Burger
Smash Daddy
Umbrella Burger
G Burger
Chez Lucien
Mati (Waygu Burger)
Pizza Nerds
The Third
Corner Peach
No Forks Given
The Koven
The Gilmour
The King Eddy
Best Sushi
Shinka
Sushi 88
Sushi Ro
J Unique
Orchid
Sushi Umi
Kochu
Sushi Kan
Nagi
Hanabi
Best Cocktail
Stolen Goods
Riviera
Perch
Union 613 (SpeakEasy)
El Camino
Driphouse
Giulia (Espresso Martini)
Andaz
Bar Lupulus (White Negroni)
Bar Guapo
Datsun
Torta Boyz (Margarita)
Bar Oceli
The Belmont
Supply & Demand
Best Shawarma
Mr. Shawarma
Shawarma King
Shawarma Palace
Best Plant Based
Anything by Brianna Kim (Antheia)
St. Elsewhere
Gong Fu Bao (Vegan Night)
Habesha
Falafel Scoop
Astoria
Best Coffee Shop
Little Victories
Bread and Sons
Ten Toes (Somerset)
Cafe Palmier (Chelsea)
Red Door Provisions
CC’s (Richmond)
Wise Town Cafe
Morning Owl
Planet Coffee
Arlington 5
Happy Goat
Driphouse
Opulence
Oat Couture
Birling Skate Shop
Dessert First
Sharpfle Waffle
Cloud Forest
Equator Coffee
The King’s Fusion
Best Late Bite
The Brig (Crispy Chicken Sandwich)
Ward 14 Consignment Bar (Hot Dog)
Three’s Co
G Burger
Kettleman’s
Stolen Goods
The Gilmour
Shawarma Palace
Lil Z’s
Sasha’s
The Manx
Two-For-One Pizza
Elgin Street Diner
El Camino
10Fourteen
Most Creative
Buvette Daphnee
Atelier
Le Poisson Bleu
Parlour
Brassica
Perch
Bar Oceli
Shinka
Brassica
Fauna
Stolen Goods
Thr33’s Co. Snack Bar
Datsun
St. Elsewhere
Ward 14 (Pop Ups)
Mooshu
North & Navy
The Wellington Gastropub
Best Hidden Gem
Pelican Seafood Market
Fishy’s (Orleans)
House of Targ (Pierogis)
Ventuno (In Il Negozio Nicastro on Wellington)
Rangoon
Jean Burger (Chelsea)
Taco De Oro
Torta Boyz
Whalesbone on Bank
Jackalope
Viet Thai
Fourth Avenue Wine Bar
Erlings Variety
Oz Cafe
Raphael’s
Paninaro
The Third
Yemen Gate
St. Elsewhere
Brett’s Ice Cream (Kanata)
Food Mood
Claude Restreint
La Mien
Sharpfle Waffle
Aroma Mezze
Sarangi
Chili Chili
Safia
Best Classic
Supply and Demand
Whalesbone
The Prescott
The Pelican Seafood Market
Fratelli’s
Chez Lucien
Las Strada
Les Fougeres
Elmdale Tavern
Town/Citizen
The Manx
Feleena’s
Al’s Steakhouse
Fraser Cafe
Petit Bill’s
E18hteen
The Wellington Gastropub
The Gilmour
Dreamland Cafe
Gong Fu Bao
Chez Mo-Nik
La Roma
The Moonroom
Giovanni’s
Royal Treasure
Jade Land
Fauna
Merivale Seafood
Best Pasta
Supply and Demand
Cantina Gia
Cameline (Hull)
Gitanes (Crab Spaghetti)
Dreamland
Mamma Teresa
North & Navy
Citizen/Town
La Strada
Best Asian
Golden Palace (Egg Rolls)
Yagntze (Cantonese)
Gong Fu Bao (Chinese/ Taiwaneese)
Thali (Indian)
Nana’s (Thai)
Taj (Indian)
Siam Bistro (Thai)
Coconut Lagoon (Indian)
BenBen (Cantonese)
Ha’s (Dim Sum)
Pho Bo Ga 2 (Vietnamese)
Lola’s (Filipino)
Sala Thai (Thai)
Little India Cafe (Indian)
Koreana (Korean)
Indian Affair (Indian)
Mehfil (Indian)
Social Thai (Thai)
Dumpling Bowl (Dim Sum)
Phuket Royale (Thai)
Wandee Thai (Thai)
Korean House (Korean)
Maht (Korean)
Peking Duck (Chinese)
The Momo Spot (Dumplings)
Saigon Noodle Boy (Pho)
Noodle 79 (Pho)
Best Budget Spot
The Third
Holly’s Hot Chicken
Run2Patty
Pour Boy
Mezbaan Afghan Kitchen
Falafel Scoop
Best Bar Seat
Chez Lucien
Elgin Beer Project
Dominion Tavern
Le Poisson Bleu
Datsun
El Camino
The Gilmour
Best Atmosphere
Arlo
Riviera
The Manx
The Gilmour
Signatures (Le Cordon Bleu)
Best Seafood
Le Poisson Bleu
Whalesbone
Pelican Seafood Market
Best Service/Staff
Arlo
Citizen/Town
Ward 14
The Gilmore
The Elmdale Tavern
The Third
Beckta
Bar Lupulus
Al’s Steakhouse
The Wellington Gastro Pub
Social Thai
North & Navy
Giovanni’s
Stofa
The Manx
Fauna
Cantina Gia
Supply & Demand
Arlington 5
Best Patio
Bar Lupulus
Arlo
North and Navy
Elgin Street (as a whole)
Parlour
Claredon
Sidedoor
Beyond the Pale
Bandito’s
Moonroom
Dominion Tavern
Soif
Best Bakery
Broma (Bella)
Bread by Us
Artisan
Tartlette
Dao Bakery
Red Door Provisions
Corner Peach
Amandine
Maison Oddo
True Loaf
Three Tarts
Best Noodles
Social Thai
Yunshang
La Mien
Best Sandwich
Di Rienzo’s
Paninaro
The Third (Brisket Patty Melt)
Torta Boyz
Subito
Le Petit Epicerie
Artisan Bakery (Fried Pickle Sandwich)
Bahn Mi Yes (Shredded Pork Sandwich)
Bread and Sons (Gouda Sandwich)
Driphouse
Frank’s Catering
Sherwood Deli
Pesto’s Deli (Kanata)
Sanguicco
Corner Peach (Turkey Dill Sandwich)
Holly’s Hot Chicken
Luciano’s
My Hang (Bahn Mi)
Il Negozio Nicastro
Best Dessert
Dessert First
Red Door Provisions
Parlour
Sadie Bean’s Ice Cream (In Ten Toes Somerset)
Al’s Steakhouse (Blueberry Cheesecake)
Elina Patisserie
Maison Oddo
Buvette Daphnee
Brassica (Banoffee Pie)
Mallard’s Milk Bar (Arnprior)
Adam Bakes
Mooshu
Merry Dairy
Most Underrated
Le Poisson Bleu
Corner Peach
Westboro Subs (Bahn Mi)
Taj Mahal
Mr. B’s
Citizen/ Town
The Manx
Raphael’s
Arlo
The Third
Dreamland Cafe
Shawarma Almouna
Torta Boyz
10 Fourteen
The Wellington Gastro Pub
Sparks Pizza & Beer
YKO Chicken
Coqlicorne
Thali
The Belmont
Smoque Shack
Best Bar/Pub
The Carleton Tavern
The Gilmour
The Manx
The Laff
Ward 14
Elgin Beer Project
The Elmdale Tavern
The Brig
Pubblico
Pubwells
The Dominion Tavern
Best New Spot
Buvette Daphnee
Cameline
Distillerie Du Squared (Chelsea)
Bar Guapo
Bar Oceli
St. Elsewhere
Hugo’s Tacps
Bobino Bagel
Katha
Best Brunch/Lunch
Mazarine
Corner Peach
The Third
Chesterfield’s
Le Poission Bleu
Cafe Palmier (Chelsea)
The Belmont
Reynolds
Broadway
Wilf & Ada’s
Rataouille
The Wellington Gastro Pub
The Lexington
Cantina Gia
Best Spot for a Beer/Beer List
Tooth and Nail
Bar Lupulus
The Prescott
The Manx
The Gilmore
The Third
Beyond the Pale
Flora Hall
Elgin Beer Project
The Laff
Flora Hall
Dominion City
Whippersnapper
Evergreen
Spark beer & pizza
Best Spot for a Group
Ward 14
Ceylonta
Best Ramen
Paper Tiger
Koichi
Sansotei
Isshin
Kinto
Kuidaore
Best Mexican
Taco De Oro
Feleena’s
Torta Boyz
Ahora’s
Hugo’s Tacos
Casa Mexico (Merivale)
El Camino
La Fiesta Latina
Best Poutine
La Patatrie Hulloise
Sacha’s
Great Canadian Poutinere
Best Wine List
Buvette Daphnee
Arlo
Buyers & Cellars
Soif
The Wellington Gastropub
Town/Citizen
Contributors
Steven Flood (Bar Manager - Riviera)
Alex Bimm (Chef/Owner - Le Poission Bleu)
Ian Dancause (Chef De Cuisine - Supply & Demand
Adam Vettorel (Chef/ Co-Owner - Cantina Gia/ North and Navy
Coco (Head Chef/Owner - Dreamland Cafe)
Lauren Power (Owner - Cafe Palmier/Red Door Provisions
Justin Merner (Co-Owner - Al’s Steakhouse)
Mike Cambell (Co-owner/GM - Stolen Goods)
Mary (Bar Manager - Ward14)
Charlie (Owner/ Head Chef - Paper Tiger)
Bernard Lemoyne (Sommelier - Atelier)
Chris Cooke (Head Chef - Giulia)
Kaite and Regine (Owners - Victoire)
Aryn and Jesse ( Split Tree)
Rhys (The Gilmour)
Kim Epino (Chef/Owner - Lola’s)
Matt Maxwell (Manager - The Moonroom)
Max (Service Manager - Mati / Owner - Tonique)
Mel Cordeiro (AGM - The Elmdale Tavern)
Sarah Kirke (Chef - Pizza Nerds)
Arup and Bob (Chef / Sous Chef - Brassica)
Marc (Co Owner - Citizen/Town)
Sal Nicastro (Manager - Ventuno/Il Negozio Nicastro)
Sam & Stelios (Owners - Bar Guapo)
Ivan (Owner - Union Local 613)
Kacie Avery (Bartender - Pour Boy)
Tim AKA Sadie’s Dad (Owner & Ice cream maker - Sadie Bean’s Ice Cream)
Jacob (Manager - Arlington 5 & Take5)
Simon & Shayne (Chef/Co Owner & Sous - Cameline)
Justin (Chef/Owner - Perch)
Kat (Bar Manager - Anabella’s)
Holly (Owner/Chef - Holly’s Hot Chicken)
John & Andrea (Co owners - Sparks Beer & Pizza)
Zach Resnick (Former chef/food writer/tv host)
Tarek Hassan (Chef/Owner - Gong Fu Bao & Cafe)