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Richtree Market
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Rideau Centre50 Rideau St, Level 1
Ottawa, ON K1N 9J1
(613) 569-4934
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 9:30 pm
Sat 7:30 am - 8 pm
Sun 7:30 am - 7 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Caters:
- Yes
8 reviews for Richtree Market
8 reviews in English
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Review from Deanna N.
4/20/2012
I can't speak to the food although for being in a mall, it's a much more decent alternative to a typical American food court. But the blessing of the French an awesome bakery with tons of loaves in all sizes shapes and flavors. I had the butter clove for less than 2 bucks.
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Review from Mercedes D.
Gatineau, QC
5/14/2012
I've only had food here a handful of times but I am a regular at their morning coffee deal.
I've had lunch with business partners and colleagues and found the food to be alright - definitely healthier than the food court, but not quite as tasty as I'd hoped... Especially for the price; you pay mid-range for a pick-your-own style lunch and a very limited waiter service.
I do enjoy their ready-to-go smoothies (although you could get cheaper at Orange Julius or Booster Juice).
Hands down, their morning (med) coffee and muffin deal for $2.50 is both kind to my wallet and a tasty caffeine and snack fix. -
Review from Nadia O.
Toronto, ON
8/7/2011
This place really downgraded from what it use to be. I use to eat regularly at this restaurant over 5 years ago and it use to be much cleaner and the food was way better. The bathrooms where gross and the food had flies all over it. The people working don't seem like they want to be there. It is quite disappointing because I really used to like the food and concept but now it's just a rip off.
There are so many other places downtown Ottawa and even in the Rideau Centre so I don't think this business will be there for much longer if they continue this way. There needs to be a serious face lift, perhaps management is also the problem. -
Review from Robyn B.
Calgary, AB
1/30/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I went here several times while staying at a nearby hotel, but the best rating I could muster was a 3/5. I enjoyed the breakfast options (good deal on a coffee and muffin) although the 'muffins' were of the cake-variety....carry it around in one of their paper bags for a few minutes and it looks like you've been carrying a philly cheese-steak.
For meals, they have multiple stations where they basically try and have every food option covered. That's a problem. They try to do too much and end up doing everything ok but nothing extremely well.
There's nothing horribly wrong with richtree, but it's really mediocre food. If you need a place to eat where everyone can get something unique to eat, I would suggest hitting up the Rideau food court instead. -
Review from Seth D.
7/28/2011
My girlfriend took me here to meet her childhood friend from Quebec for some brunch. We had just had breakfast and were about to have lunch with her dad, so I just got a celery salad(I love celery, but you can't find stuff like this in the US). I thought it was pretty good, although a tad bit salty(but I think most restaurant food is too salty). My new friends were not impressed by the pie though, saying that it was way too sweet, and we didn't try the crepes, but for that price, they had better be phenomenal. I plan on coming back for many visits to this city in the future, and wouldn't mind coming back here, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it.
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Review from Darren M.
Ottawa, ON
12/25/2010
Given it's location, you'd think the Richtree would be a big tourist trap. I'm sure it does bring in a lot of tourists but at the same time it's a really great place to eat and relax.
You used to be able to ride the escalator near the Rideau Street entrance and look down and see the cooks prepare the food but that's since changed. Probably for the better because I was always concerned about how safe it was from above!
I met a friend here for a salad and I grabbed a fresh sandwich. The food was very fresh and reasonably priced. You actually didn't feel like you were inside a busy shopping mall and just steps from the somewhat rough Rideau Street.
The late afternoon bite to eat was quickly prepared and we were able to pay fast and get on with our day.
If you're inside Rideau Centre and need a meeting place I'd suggest avoiding the food court and even the other mall restaurant -- instead meet here. -
Review from Nicole B.
Ottawa, ON
12/11/2010
I have always loved the Richtree Market in the Rideau Centre. I first started coming here in first year university after an early morning class on Fridays. A group of us would come and we would stay and have a leisurely brunch for a couple of hours.
My absolute favorite thing to eat here is the muesli. I generally eat a lot of muesli and I don't know what they do to theirs to make it so delicious. The colour is even a really pretty purple from the blueberries.
The crepes are also scrumptious and they make them to order in front of you. Try the banana one and get some ice cream on it if you are feeling hungry!
One of the little known secrets about Richtree is that on weeknights just before closing, take-away items are sold off two-for-one. You can get some excellent deals on sushi and and sandwiches if you happen to be passing through the mall at this time!
I've always had great service here. Sometimes it can get quite busy though. -
Review from Amanda B.
Ottawa, ON
12/2/2010 3 photos
Richtree Market Restaurants (formally Marché) are usually found in shopping centres in the Greater Toronto Area, with the exception of this location at the Rideau Centre. If you've never been to one before, it's an open-concept restaurant made to look like you're outside in the market.
They have different stations for different types of food, including salads, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, rostis (like a solid block of hash browns), sushi, grilled meats, desserts, coffees, teas, freshly-squeezed juices, and even some beer. They also have daily specials and will change some menu items every month. The one at the Rideau Centre also serves spring rolls and Vietnamese pho. You can buy things to-go or have a seat under one of their umbrella-shaded tables.
They work on a debit card type of system, where the attendant at the front will ask you how many people for a table, seat you, you use your card to pay for food and drinks, and then on your way out, you pay your balance. This can get a bit tricky, though, since it makes it really easy to wrack up a pretty hefty bill without realizing it.
My friend had never been to a Richtree Market Restaurant before so we gave it a try for lunch. I had never been to this location before, either, so I was curious about their food selection. I ordered the smoked salmon rosti with sour cream, spinach and tomato salad, and a small freshly-squeezed mango, banana, and orange juice. The rosti and salad were priced separately, only $10 for the rosti and about $2.50 for the salad. The rosti was well cooked and not greasy, with crispy hash browns on the outside but more like a solid mashed potato inside, completely satisfying my carb craving. It also came with four slices of smoked salmon, which was quite generous and probably would've cost me the $10 alone if I bought it at a grocery store. The sour cream seemed homemade and the salad had crumbled feta cheese all over - both were very good as well. The juice was really small and I thought it was overpriced at $3, but it was incredibly fresh and you could really taste all of the fruits. My total bill came to almost $18 with tax and I was definitely full.
My friend ordered chicken fettuccine alfredo, which was the special in the pasta section that day. It was pre-made with red onions, but since she's allergic to red onions, they were great at accommodating her allergy and made her a separate dish.
As we were getting up to leave, the lady cleaning up the table was very sweet and asked us how our meal was, if we enjoyed it, and was all smiles. Great food and great service!Listed in: Glutton, Cafes, Baked Goods, &…, Pizza Pie
