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Fauna, Ottawa, ON

Fauna

4.9 (1449)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Menu

Fauna's menu was last updated on 6/26/2025.

Raw

  • 1/2 Dozen OystersCA$24.00

    raspberry mignonette / house ghost pepper hot sauce

    • 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

                            Last updated: June 26, 2025

                            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
                            • 4.7Ambience
                            • 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

                            1. 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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                            2. 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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                            3. 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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                            4. 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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                            5. 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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                            6. 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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                            7. 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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                            8. 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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                            9. 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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                            10. 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.

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                            2 people
                            7:00 PM
                            Booked 5 times today
                            Google Map for Fauna

                            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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