Best of Ottawa 2022

Hundreds of nominations, thousands of votes by our readers, and 88 winners. Here are the people’s picks for the Best of Ottawa 2022.

Psst: for our purposes, the nomination area was anywhere in the Ottawa Valley or the Outaouais.

Restaurants
Shops + Services
Culture
Media
People + Places

Restaurants, Breweries, & Distilleries

Best Cheap Deal/Meal Under $10

Di Renzo Deli

111 Beech St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4P1

613 729-4037

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 7:00pm Saturday – 10:00am -7:00pm Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Best Place to Splurge on a Meal

Vittoria Trattoria

3625 Rivergate Way Ottawa, ON K1V 2A4

613 731 8959

Best Wine List

Beckta Dining & Wine

150 Elgin St. Ottawa, K2P 1L4

613 238 7063

[email protected]

Best Burger

Pearson Street — Smash Burgers N’ Melts

10 Blais Street Embrun ON K0A 1W0

613 712 5545

Best French Restaurant

Chez Lucien

137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M7

613 241 3533

Best Greek Restaurant

EVOO Greek Kitchen

438 1/2 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N6

613 695 3860

Best Indian Restaurant

Coconut Lagoon

853 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B1

613 742 4444

[email protected]

Wed - Mon: 4:30 - 9:30 pm | Tue: Closed

Best Italian Restaurant

North & Navy

226 Nepean St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0B8

613 232 6289

[email protected]

Best Japanese Restaurant

J:unique kitchen

381 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0G8

613 234 8877

[email protected]

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

Fairouz Cafe

15 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P9

613 422 7700

[email protected]

Best Thai Restaurant

Green Papaya

256 Preston St Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7R5

613 231 8424

Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant

Pure Kitchen

Best Patio

Tavern of the Falls

1 John St, Ottawa, ON K1M 2C9

Best Korean Restaurant

Alirang

134 Rue Nelson St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7R5

613 789 2223

Best Gluten Free Meal

La Dolce Vita

180 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7P9

613 233 6239

Best Pizza

City Goose/Pizza Nerds

478 Bank Street Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1Z3

613 422 2489

[email protected]

Best Shawarma

Shawarma Palace

464 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5Z3

613 789 9533

Best Fish & Chips

Cheshire Cat Pub

2193 Richardson Side Rd, Carp, ON K0A 1L0

613 831 2183

[email protected]

11:30 am – 11:00 pm

Best Taco

El Camino Tacos & Raw Bar

380 Elgin St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1N1

613 422 2800

Best Poutine

Elgin Street Diner

374 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1N1

613 237 9700

[email protected]

Best Food Truck

Merry Dairy

613 680 3144

[email protected]

Best Place to Grab a Coffee

Happy Goat

Best Bakery

Suzy Q Donuts

1015 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2V7

613 724 2451

Best Local Coffee Roastery

Happy Goat Coffee Co.

Best Bagel

Kettleman's Bagel Co.

912 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W4

613 567 7100

Best Ice-cream/Gelato

Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen

477 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z2

613 565 1524

[email protected]

Mon & Tues: CLOSED Wed - Fri: 3 - 9pm Sat & Sun: 12 - 9pm

Best Pub/Bar

Cheshire Cat Pub

2193 Richardson Side Rd, Carp, ON K0A 1L0

613 831 2183

[email protected]

11:30 am – 11:00 pm

Best Local Brewery

Dominion City Brewing Co.

15-5510 Canotek Rd Ottawa, ON K1J 9J4

613 688 6207

[email protected]

Best Local Beer

Sunsplit IPA – Dominion City Brewing Co.

15-5510 Canotek Rd Ottawa, ON K1J 9J4

613 688 6207

[email protected]

Best Local Distillery

Top Shelf Distillers

14 Warren Crescent, Perth K7H 0A8

613 201 3333

[email protected]

Best African Restaurant

Pili Pili Grilled Chicken

205 Dalhousie Street Ottawa, ON K1N7C9

613 695 7404

[email protected]

Tuesday:12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday:12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday:12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday:12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday:1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday:2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Best Caribbean Restaurant

Island Grill

324 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y1

613 565 3030

[email protected]

MONDAY TO THURSDAY 11 AM TO 9 PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 12 PM TO 10 PM SUNDAY 3 PM TO 8 PM

Best Chinese Restaurant

Golden Palace Restaurant

2195 Carling Ave. Ottawa, Ontario K2B 7E8

613 820 8444

Monday - Sunday 11 am to 8 pm

Shops + Services

Best New Business that has Opened in the Past 12 Months

Paper Tiger Noodle Bar

1091 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 0R8

613 521 2125

[email protected]

Wednesday to Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Best Vintage Decor Store

highJinx

290 Kent St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2A4

613 864 4289

[email protected]

Best Vintage Clothing Store

Ragtime Vintage Clothing

43 Flora St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1A7

613 233 6940

Best Furniture/Decor Store

Maker House Co.

987 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y1

613 422 6253

[email protected]

Best Grocery Store

Farm Boy

Best Organic Food Store

Farm Boy

Best Farmers' Market

Lansdowne Market

1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7

613 417 3595

Best Piercing/Tattoo Shop

New Moon Tattoo

2920 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 7J7

613 596 1790

[email protected]

Monday: Closed Tuesday to Saturday: 11 am - 7 pm Sunday: Closed

Best Real Estate Agent

Lana Burnley

5 Corvus Ottawa, ON, K2E 7Z4

613 266 9020

[email protected]

Best Women's Apparel Store

Milk Shop

45 William Street Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6Z9

613 789 6455

[email protected]

Monday to Wednesday 10am to 6pm Thursday and Friday 10am to 8pm Saturday 10am to 6pm Sunday 11am to 5pm

Best Men's Apparel Store

NRML

184 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5X6

613 562 2043

[email protected]

Best Record/CD Store

Vertigo Records

1208 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3Y1

613 241 1011

[email protected]

Monday to Saturday: 11 to 6 Sunday 12-5

Best Art Supply Store

Wallack's Art Supplies & Framing

231 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1W9

613 234 1800

Best Bookstore

Black Squirrel Books & Espresso Bar

1073 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W9

613 422 9050

[email protected]

Culture

Best local band

Amos the Transparent

Best Solo musician

Kathleen Edwards

Best place to see live music

House of TARG

1077 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W9

613 680 8274

Best place to see local bands

House of TARG

1077 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W9

613 680 8274

Best large venue

National Arts Centre

1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1

613 947 7000

Best Small venue

House of TARG

1077 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W9

613 680 8274

Best large festival

Ottawa Bluesfest

[email protected]

Best Small festival

Ottawa Asian Fest

Best museum

Canadian Museum of Nature

240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1

613 566 4700

Best art gallery

National Gallery of Canada

380 Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON, K1N 9N4

613 990 1985

[email protected]

Best local independent cinema

Mayfair Theatre

1074 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3X3

613 730 6552

Media

Best Local Podcast

Bad + Bitchy

Best Local Instagram - Personality/Content Creator

@ottawa_artisans

Best Local Instagram – Photography

@rolandbast

Best Local Instagram - Pets

@felinecafe

Best Local Twitter

@Apt613

Best Local YouTube

Stittsville on Patrol

Best Ottawa Blogger

Julia Weber, littlemissottawa.com

Best Local Website/Newsletter

Ottawa Reddit

Best Local TV Personality

Matt Skube, CTV

Best Local Radio Personality

Alan Neal, CBC 91.5

Best Local TV Station

CBC Ottawa

Best Campus/Community Radio Station

CKCU 93.1 FM

Best Radio Station

CBC Ottawa 91.5

People + Places

Best Activist/Activist Group

Horizon Ottawa

Best Activist Campaign

Every Child Matters

Best Community Hero

Zexi Li

Best City Councillor

Catherine McKenney

Best Member of Provincial Parliament

Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre

Best Member of Parliament

Yasir Naqvi, MP Ottawa Centre

Best Neighbourhood

Centretown

Best Place to Bring an Out-of-Towner

Byward Market

Restaurants
Shops + Services
Culture
Media
People + Places

Restaurants, Breweries, & Distilleries

runner-up
Best Cheap Deal/Meal Under $10

Ahora Mexican Cuisine

307 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E8

613 562 2081

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Place to Splurge on a Meal

The Whalebone

430 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y8

613 231 8569

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Wine List

Play food & wine

1 York Street Ottawa ON K1N 5S7

613 667 9207

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Burger

Chez Lucien

137 Murray St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M7

613 241 3533

Bar 11am - 2am Kitchen 11am - 12am

runner-up
Best French Restaurant

Restaurant Les Fougeres

783 Quebec Rte 105, Chelsea, Quebec J9B 1P1

819 827 8942

[email protected]

3pm – 8:30pm Thursday – Saturday Store Hours: 11am – 6pm Wednesday to Sunday

runner-up
Best Food Truck

Angry Dragons

1533 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON K2G 3J3

613 604 2741

[email protected]

Open Hours: Mon – Sat: 11:30am – 8:00pm Sunday: Closed

runner-up
Best Greek Restaurant

Greek On Wheels

runner-up
Best Indian Restaurant

Thali

136 O'Connor St, Ottawa ON K2P 2G7

[email protected]

Everyday: 11 AM - 3 pm & 4:30 - 9 PM

runner-up
Best Italian Restaurant

Vittoria Trattoria

3625 Rivergate Way Ottawa, ON K1V 2A4

613 731 8959

runner-up
Best Japanese Restaurant

Sushi 88

690 B Somerset St west Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6P4

613 233 3288

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

Chickpeas

931 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W5

613 789 8998

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Thai Restaurant

Siam Bistro

1268 Wellington Street West Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3A5

613 728 3111

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant

The Green Door Restaurant & Bakery

198 Main St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C6

613 234 9597

[email protected]

Tuesday to Saturday 11:30am-8:30pm

runner-up
Best Patio

Tavern at the Gallery

380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4

runner-up
Best Korean Restaurant

Table Sodam

1200 Bank Street Ottawa , ON K1S 3Y1

613 421 1229

Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 - 14:00 / 17:00 - 21:30 Sunday 11:30 - 16:00

runner-up
Best Gluten Free Meal

Aroma Meze

239 Nepean StreetOttawa, Ontario, K2P 0B7

613 421 0504

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Pizza

Farinella

492 Rochester Street Ottawa, ON K1S 4L8

613 422 6462

[email protected]

Tuesday - Sunday : 11:30 AM - until we sell out

runner-up
Best Shawarma

Shawarma King

395 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y3

613 233 1282

runner-up
Best Fish & Chips

Pelican Seafood Market and Grill

1500 Bank Street Ottawa Ontario K1H 7Z2

613 526 5229

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Taco

Ola Cocina Taqueria

62 Barrette St, Vanier, ON K1L 8A5

613 746 6222

[email protected]

Tuesday 12pm - 7pm Wednesday 12 pm - 8 pm Thursday 12 pm - 8 pm Friday 12 pm - 9 pm Saturday 12 pm - 8 pm Sunday 12 pm - 7 pm

runner-up
Best Poutine

The Great Canadian Poutinerie

200 Deschamps Ave, Vanier, ON K1L 1A7

613 255 6745

runner-up
Best Place to Grab a Coffee

Little Victories Coffee Roasters

44 Elgin St. Ottawa, ON K1P 1C7

613 805 7489

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Bakery

Bread By Us

613 422 5300

Monday CLOSED Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

runner-up
Best Local Coffee Roastery

Little Victories Coffee Roasters

44 Elgin St. Ottawa, ON K1P 1C7

613 805 7489

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Bagel

Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli

1321 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B2

613 722 8753

Open until 7pm Mon-Sat

runner-up
Best Ice-cream/Gelato

Merry Dairy

613 680 3144

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Pub/Bar

Flora Hall Brewing

37 Flora Street Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1A7

613 695 2339‍

Mon-Thu 4 to 11PM Fri 4 to late Sat noon-late, Sun noon-11PM

runner-up
Best Local Brewery

Beyond the Pale Brewing Company

250 City Centre Ave, Unit 108. Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7

613 668 2337

[email protected]

Mon-Wed: 11AM -11PM Thurs: 11 AM - 12AM Fri-Sat: 11AM - 1 AM Sun: 11 AM - 10PM

runner-up
Best Local Beer

Pink Fuzz Wheat Beer – Beyond the Pale Brewing Company

250 City Centre Ave, Unit 108. Ottawa, ON K1R 6K7

613 668 2337

[email protected]

Mon-Wed: 11AM -11PM Thurs: 11 AM - 12AM Fri-Sat: 11AM - 1 AM Sun: 11 AM - 10PM

runner-up
Best Local Distillery

Dairy Distillery

34 Industrial Drive Almonte, ON, K0A 1A0

613 256 6136

[email protected]

Mon-Wed: 10 am - 4 pm Thurs: 10 am - 5 pm Fri: 10 am - 7 pm Sat: 11 am - 7 pm Sun: 11am - 6pm

runner-up
Best African Restaurant

Blue Nile

707 Gladstone Ave. Ottawa, K1R 6X2

613 882 7725

[email protected]

Monday 12pm-9pm Tuesday–Saturday 11am - 10pm Sunday 12PM - 9pm

runner-up
Best Caribbean Restaurant

Baccanalle

1805 Gaspé Ave, Ottawa, ON K1K 0A4

613 859 6297

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Chinese Restaurant

Gongfu Bao

365 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y2

613 454 5963

[email protected]

Tuesday - Saturday Lunch: 12PM - 2PM Dinner: 4PM - 9PM

Shops + Services

runner-up
Best New Business that has Opened in the Past 12 Months

The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore

1131 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y6

613 724 3000

[email protected]

Monday 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 PM 4:00 PM

runner-up
Best Vintage Clothing Store

St Vincent de Paul

1273 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A6

613 722 7166

runner-up
Best Vintage Decor Store

ReStore Ottawa

3 Iber Road Stittsville, ON K2S 1E6

613 749 9950

runner-up
Best Grocery Store

La Bottega Nicastro

64 George Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 5V9

613 789 7575

[email protected]

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

runner-up
Best Organic Food Store

Herb & Spice Food & Wellness Shop

375 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y2

613 232 4087

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Farmers' Market

Parkdale Market

366 Parkdale Ave Ottawa, ON K1Y1G8

613 244 4410

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Piercing/Tattoo Shop

The Ink Spot

429 Bank Street Ottawa Ontario Canada K2P 1Y7

613 237 1331

Monday closed Tuesday 11AM – 6PM Wednesday 11AM – 7PM Thursday 11AM – 7PM Friday 11AM – 7PM Saturday 11AM – 7PM Sunday closed

runner-up
Best Real Estate Agent

Alex Kuzmicz

613 857 1419

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Women's Apparel Store

Flock Boutique

1275 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A6

613 695 0834

runner-up
Best Men's Apparel Store

Stomping Ground

728 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3V4

613 422 7867

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Record/CD Store

The Record Centre

1099 Wellington St W Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y4

613 695 4577

runner-up
Best Art Supply Store

Beaded Dreams

426 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y8

613 235 8378

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Bookstore

Perfect Books

258A Elgin St. Ottawa, ON K2P 1L9

613 231 6468

[email protected]

Culture

runner-up
Best local band

Ukrainia

runner-up
Best Solo musician

Hannah Vig

runner-up
Best place to see live music

National Arts Centre

1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1

613 947 7000

runner-up
Best place to see live music

The Blacksheep Inn / Auberge Le Mouton Noir

753 Chem. Riverside, Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0

819 459 3228

[email protected]

runner-up
Best large venue

Bronson Centre

211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5

613 237 5550

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Small venue

Irene’s Pub

885 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W4

613 230 4474

runner-up
Best large festival

Capital Pride

613 680 3033

[email protected]

runner-up
Best Small festival

Ottawa Poutinefest

613 851 5752

ottawa[email protected] .com

runner-up
Best museum

National Gallery of Canada

380 Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON, K1N 9N4

613 990 1985

[email protected]

runner-up
Best art gallery

Ottawa Art Gallery

50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 0C5

613 233 8699

[email protected]

runner-up
Best local independent cinema

ByTowne Cinema

325 Rideau St. Ottawa K1N 5Y4

613 789 4600

[email protected]

Media

runner-up
Best Local Podcast

Wally & Methot

runner-up
Best Local Instagram - Personality/Content Creator

@jessicaexploring

runner-up
Best Local Instagram – Photography

@sandysharkeyphotography

runner-up
Best Local Instagram - Pets

@chippersusilo

runner-up
Best Local Twitter

@CMckenney

runner-up
Best Ottawa Blogger

Andrew King, ottawarewind.com

runner-up
Best Local Website/Newsletter

Apartment 613

runner-up
Best Local TV Personality

Graham Richardson, CTV

runner-up
Best Local Radio Personality

Dylan Black, Boom 99.7

runner-up
Best Local TV Station

CTV Ottawa

runner-up
Best Campus/Community Radio Station

CHUO 89.1 FM

runner-up
Best Radio Station

Live 88.5

runner-up
Best Local YouTube

Oh, the Urbanity

People + Places

runner-up
Best Activist/Activist Group

Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa

runner-up
Best Activist Campaign

The Battle of Billings Bridge

runner-up
Best Community Hero

Nili Kaplan-Myrth

runner-up
Best City Councillor

Mathieu Fleury

runner-up
Best Member of Provincial Parliament

John Fraser, MPP Ottawa South

runner-up
Best Member of Parliament

Jenna Sudds, MP Kanata – Carleton

runner-up
Best Neighbourhood

The Glebe

runner-up
Best Place to Bring an Out-of-Towner

Parliament Hill

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