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 1. Dick's Drive-In & Dairy-Dip

1485 Merivale Rd
Nepean, ON K2E 5P3
(613) 274-3425

Categories: Diners, Burgers

4.0 star rating
  10/29/2008 First to Review

This is one of those old-fashioned burger joints that are inspired by the 1950s era diner's and became all the rage during the 1980's and early 1990s.

This place works because they don't try too hard on the frills and glamour of being nostalgic, and…More »

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 2. Mamma Teresa Ristorante

300 Somerset St W
Ottawa, ON K2P 0J6
(613) 236-3023

Category: Italian

2.0 star rating
  10/28/2008 First to Review

An Ottawa staple of Italian cuisine for almost forty years, Mamma Teresa's is a unique family restaurant located in a a beautiful two-story old red brick house, in the heart of downtown Ottawa.

However, the food, which is said to be inspired from…More »

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 3. Ashtar Restaurant

169 Sparks St
Ottawa, ON K1P 5B9
(613) 230-8327

Category: Middle Eastern

4.0 star rating
  10/19/2008 First to Review

This is a cafeteria-style restaurant that may be short of class and formality, but definitely high on taste and quality. A busy lunch-time location for downtown workers and government types during the week, the location is bustling yet the service is…More »

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 4. Don Alfonso Restaurant - CLOSED

434 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y8
(613) 236-7750
5.0 star rating
  10/14/2008 First to Review

This is an intimate and unpretentious Spanish restaurant that is a must-visit for seafood lovers. Even if you're not a fan of seafood, they have some great meat dishes.

Definitely try the Paella, Pepper Steak and Talipia. Their salads are fresh and…More »

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 5. La Strada Restaurant

697 Bank St
Ottawa, ON K1S 3T8
(613) 567-2066

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
  10/14/2008 First to Review

A high-quality, fine dining establishment, La Strada is a good place to go for some authentic Italian cuisine.

The ambience is professional yet inviting, the servers polite and courteous (though somewhat robotic).

The food is simple and traditional,…More »

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 6. New Dubrovnik Restaurant

1170 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K6
(613) 722-1490

Category: Restaurants

4.0 star rating
  10/12/2008 First to Review

Founded in 1978 by a Croatian couple, this is a very inviting place that gives a sense of comforting family hospitality.

Filling foods from Eastern-Europe in general and Croatia in particular will be found on the menu, with  cabbage rolls, port and…More »

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 7. The Fish Market

3150 Hawthorne Rd
Ottawa, ON K1G 5H5
(613) 736-8144

Category: Seafood Markets

5.0 star rating
  10/10/2008 First to Review

A historic fixture of Ottawa, the fish market has reached landmark status.

The aura and atmosphere of the place makes you know instantly you are somewhere special. While I'm not a huge fish-eater, it is hard not to appreciate the quality and breadth…More »

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 8. Mekong Restaurant

637 Somerset St W
Ottawa, ON K1R 5K3
(613) 237-7717

Category: Chinese

5.0 star rating
  10/8/2008 First to Review

Mekong Asian Cusine is a great place to go for some fine-dining, and high-quality Asian food. Their dinner menu in particular was scintilatingly good.

Be sure to go with a big appetite, as you will want to sample their appetizers. Their dim sum…More »

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 9. Johnny Farina Restaurant

216 Elgin St
Ottawa, ON K2P 1L7
(613) 565-5155

Categories: Italian, Pizza

4.0 star rating
  10/9/2008 First to Review

A splendid place in the heart of Ottawa, Johnny Farina has some great pastas dishes. While it may not be authentically Italian, this establishment is high on the yum factor.

Prices are not too bad, and the service is friendly. Do expect the food to…More »

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 10. Chahaya Malaysia

1690 Montreal Rd
Gloucester, ON K1J 6N5
(613) 742-0242

Category: Malaysian

4.0 star rating
  10/5/2008 First to Review

For good authentic Malaysian and Indonesian food, Chahaya Malaysia is definitely worth checking out.

Make sure to try out the spring rolls and chicken satay for appetizers. Their various selections of soup are also really good. The five-star beef is…More »

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 11. Ceylonta Restaurant

403 Somerset St W
Ottawa, ON K2P 0K1
(613) 237-7812

Category: Indian

4.0 star rating
  10/10/2008 First to Review

This is a charming, unique place that is a favourite amongst Vegetarian's and meat-eater's alike.

Sri Lankan cuisine has a lot of similarities to Indian food, but has its own distinct features that makes it worth checking out.

They take their time in…More »

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September 2008