Fauna

Name: Fauna
Address: 425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, K2P 1Y7
Telephone: (613) 563-2862
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (1449)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

fauna is about the things we love: eating and drinking with friends and family in a fun space. Our menu is seasonally driven and we support local farmers and producers wherever possible. We love the neighborhood and the space and are so happy to be open in Centretown.

We like to have fun in the kitchen. We serve small plates so you can try more than one dish. We use local ingredients wherever possible. We’re inspired by where we live, places we’ve been and things we’d like to do.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(613) 563-2862
Website
http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jon Svazas
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.

Location
425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Frank St
Parking details
Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Yellowtail CrudoCA$25.00
ponzu / sea buckthorn kosho / poached rhubarb / chilli oil
Veal TartareCA$25.00
pastis emulsion / cured yolk / tarragon / capers / lavash
Caviar for TwoCA$55.00
marinated duck egg / scallion pancakes / gherkin / crème fraiche

Small

LobsterCA$27.00
fried wonton / ramp aioli / slaw / caviar
Spring SaladCA$17.00
asparagus / sesame - miso vinaigrette / chinese sausage / lemon sabayon
Thai Fish CakesCA$24.00
curried lobster bisque / creme fraiche / white asparagus / cucumber

Main

QuailCA$44.00
wild rice / asparagus / bok choy / morels / cassis / truffle jus
CasarecceCA$42.00
cacio e pepe / louis d'or cheese / truffle
HalibutCA$48.00
shrimp + pork dumplings / peas / nage / lime leaf oil
Dry Aged PEI ribeye for twoCA$160.00
rosti / steakhouse mushrooms / asparagus / ramps / jus

Dessert

Tiramisu affogatoCA$14.00
almond cake / vanilla ice cream / espresso / hazelnuts / frangelico
Maple Pound CakeCA$14.00
maple whiskey / cherry cream cheese ice cream / foie gras torchon

What 1,449 people are saying

Fauna reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Best Overall
Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian
Ottawa
Best Overall
Ottawa
Best Food
Ottawa
Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fauna offers an exceptional dining experience with "great, great food" and a "super interesting wide array of wines." Guests rave about the "over-the-top service" and "delicious drinks." The trendy decor and cozy ambiance add to the charm. The standout dishes include octopus, lamb, and wagyu beef. Highly recommended for special occasions!

1,449 Reviews

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K
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We shared the halibut, Thai fish cakes and lobster small plate. It all tasted wonderful and the service was great . We’ll return.
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Kris VIP
Toronto / Ontario49 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really fantastic place - great, great food, super interesting wide array of wines, beautiful spot, and warm, knowledgeable service. The one challenge is when the dining room is full we (not hard of hearing) have a difficult time speaking and hearing each other. We would come even more often if sound absorption was strategically added. Everything else is perfect.
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Radji
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t get over how incredible our meal was. Service was top notch.
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David
New York City5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Menu looked inspiring but was flat and without much flavor. Burgogne white Vire Clesse was a big disappointment but my mistake.
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Joshua
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cole and the other bartender were amazing! Cole picked my drinks for me and they were some of the tastiest drinks I’ve ever had. The food was super delicious. I had the lamb and asparagus soup along with the maple pound cake. Thanks for the wonderful experience during my first trip to Ottawa.
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Dave
Montreal / Quebec1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best food I have had in a long time. I highly recommend Fauna and will go back for more delicious food..
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Melissa
Montreal / Quebec5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food. Crudo dishes (scallop and veal tartare) were fresh and dressed well. Ribeye for two was loaded with vegetables and potato mash on the side, all cooked to perfection, and the flavors never got old. Squash pasta came with bucatini and was alright but didn’t stand out. Curated drink menu with signature cocktails and variety of wine, including skin contact - the orange was delicious. Service was attentive, helpful and never overbearing. Trendy decor with custom light fixtures and artworks; chill tracks playing at low volume. There was a great buzz in there, would definitely return.
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Luigi VIP
Toronto / Ontario9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was very very good! The food was exceptional! and the wine list was sublime. We had a great dinning experience! Thank you.
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Patricia
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most money I’ve ever spent on a dinner but I think it was worth it. The price of everything has increased but I feel like the taste of food hasn’t improved or kept up with prices specially in Ottawa. This wasn’t the case at Fauna. All the dishes tasted amazing and the desserts were definitely worth the calories!
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Ellen
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had our wedding anniversary at Fauna while visiting Ottawa this weekend. Hard to find a spot that was open in downtown Ottawa and Fauna was one that was open on sundays and had a great meal here and the staff were excellent
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FAQs

Fauna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 563-2862.

Fauna is rated 4.9 stars by 1449 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

Additional information

Cross street
Frank St
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jon Svazas
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
Phone number
(613) 563-2862
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.

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Fauna

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Menu

Raw

1/2 Dozen OystersCA$24.00

Yellowtail CrudoCA$25.00

Veal TartareCA$25.00

Caviar for TwoCA$55.00

Small

LobsterCA$27.00

Spring SaladCA$17.00

Thai Fish CakesCA$24.00

Main

QuailCA$44.00

CasarecceCA$42.00

HalibutCA$48.00

Dry Aged PEI ribeye for twoCA$160.00

Dessert

Tiramisu affogatoCA$14.00

Maple Pound CakeCA$14.00

What 1,449 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fauna offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Fauna restaurant rated?

Is Fauna currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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