Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in ByWard Market

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1. Ember

4.6

Exceptional(103)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • ByWard Market

Booked 20 times today

Globally inspired fusion menu with a focus on charcoal and live fire cooking. Highball inspired fusion cocktail menu and globally inspired wine list.

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2. Zoe's at Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.6

Exceptional(1846)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

The Capital's social place for for drinks, dining, and other delights. Zoe's is an aristocratic social space with a modern edge, infused with the soul of Lady Zoe Laurier, whose taste and cultivation lives on forever. Impeccable culinary delights, timeless tea service, and compelling new cocktail culture. This is a place to gather, gossip, and fall in love with the city all over again.

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3. somewhere dine bar

4.7

Exceptional(255)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Now open.Come by to dine, to drink, to have a good time.

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4. Milestones Grill + Bar - Ottawa - Sussex

4.3

Awesome(1136)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Canadian • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

The classics you love prepared with a perfect twist, all served up in an atmosphere that feels just right. That’s the Milestones promise. So, whether you’re celebrating a milestone, making the most of Happy Hour or enjoying brunch with friends, you can be sure that every Milestones experience is a simple and perfectly memorable one.

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5. Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1263)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • ByWard Market

Booked 13 times today

Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR Restaurant offers an elegant, sharing-style dining experience sure to bring people together. Available for dine-in or takeout, we are renowned for our fresh, local produce and our unique use of exotic spices and ground curries. Chef Ben Landreville has created a tantalizing menu, placing an emphasis on Asian-inspired tacos and main dishes. Don't forget to end your dining experience with warm, hand-made donuts sure to please your sweet tooth!We look forward to welcoming you soon!

6. Grey's Social Eatery

3.9

Excellent(25)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • ByWard Market

Booked 7 times today

With my passion for design and innovative concepts, I’m thrilled to introduce Grey’s Social Eatery to Ottawa. My vision is to create something truly special for the city. I aim to reignite excitement in the Market with a world-class restaurant that will elevate our great city even further.Grey’s will be a stunning venue, blending modern-vintage design with Canadian influences. Our thoughtfully curated, value-priced menu will celebrate international and Canadian classic feel-good dishes, all made in-house with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients and crafted with passion and love.The vibe at Grey’s—featuring Top 40 hits, rock, country music, and timeless sing-alongs—paired with the friendliest staff in a beautiful setting, will make it a home away from home, where everyone feels welcome among friends.Founder & President, Abbis Mahmoud

7. Tomo Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(183)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • ByWard Market

Booked 4 times today

友 (tomo) means friend. We aspire for 友 TOMO to be a cherished part of the beautiful memories you create with your friends and family.We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new menu, crafted by our talented Executive Chef, Daniel Ken Miyamoto.With an impressive culinary journey spanning 29 years, Chef Daniel has dedicated his life to the restaurant industry, beginning his career at his family restaurant in Brazil at the tender age of 12. He has honed his skills at prestigious establishments such as Blowfish, Lavelle, Mademoiselle, and Ryu.As part of a comprehensive transformation of our restaurant, we are excited to unveil a refreshed menu that showcases elevated dishes, exemplifying the highest standards of quality. Our new offerings will feature intricate flavor profiles that truly distinguish us in the city’s culinary scene.We invite you to join us for an unforgettable fine dining experience!

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8. Speakeasy Tapas Lounge

3.8

Excellent(63)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • ByWard Market

Booked 6 times today

Speakeasy Tapas is your hidden gem in the Byward Market. A place for great cocktails & tapas! Follow us on Instagram @speakeasyottawa for live music, shows, special events and more!

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9. Rendezvous Resto-Bar

3.0

Good(4)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • ByWard Market

Booked 4 times today

Founded in 2025, Rendezvous offers exceptional cuisine in an elegant setting. Blending quality ingredients with innovative techniques, we create dishes that honour tradition with a modern touch. In the heart of Byward Market, our expert team crafts memorable dining experiences through flavours that inspire.

10. La Terrasse

4.0

Excellent(845)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Canadian • ByWard Market

Booked 14 times today

We warmly welcome walk-in guests Every Day , while reservations are available Monday through Sunday. We do not take Reservations between 6pm-8pm . We look forward to welcoming you to Ottawa’s most extraordinary patio view.Sunset cocktails as Parliament Hill bathes in golden light, intimate dinners under the stars, and memories framed by Ottawa's most iconic view. Your summer moments deserve this backdrop.Open for lunch and dinner, we've designed the ultimate summer oasis overlooking the city.

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johnVIP
Toronto / Ontario •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Beautiful restaurant food was amazing the Vietnam pancake was outrageous the black cod sublime coupled with the sticky rice and bok choy pretty amazing Service was excellent
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Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• ByWard Market
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4.8
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Earl
Toronto / Ontario •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
We went for tapas, figued we would need 4 or 5, bur server told us they are large so we ordered 3 and that was perfect. Nice atmosphere, good singer, great food.
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Speakeasy Tapas LoungePrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• ByWard Market
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3.8
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Brad
Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
We had a great experience , food was excellent,great service.
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Moxies - KanataPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Canadian• Kanata
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4.7
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Ryana
Ottawa •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
Genuinely best indian food I have ever had in my entire life. Would definitely come here again.
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Last Train to DelhiPrice: Expensive• Indian• The Glebe
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4.6

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