Alora

Name: Alora
Address: 34 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 5P3
Telephone: (613) 562-4955
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (71)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

International

34 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3

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2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Welcome to Alora, where a vibrant atmosphere meets exquisite cuisine in Ottawa’s downtown ByWard Market. With a cozy yet stylish ambiance, Alora is perfect for social nights out, romantic dinners, fun gatherings, and memorable celebrations.

Our menu features a diverse array of shareable options that cater to all tastes. Whether you’re craving a juicy steak, crab and seafood, or a delicious vegetarian option, or share with our delectable tapas-like starters and our famous land & sea sharing board, designed to ignite your taste buds.

Enjoy elevated cocktails expertly crafted by our skilled mixologists, or a selection of specialty drinks that perfectly complement your meal. On Fridays and Saturdays, our live DJ elevates the energy throughout the night, taking Alora from a dining destination into a vibrant nightlife spot, inviting guests to let loose and have fun. In the summertime, don’t miss our stunning rooftop with its own dedicated bar and unwind under the stars.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
International, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(613) 562-4955
Website
https://aloraottawa.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Elevate your next event with our stunning venue options! Choose from our private mezzanine, rooftop, or even rent the entire restaurant for a truly unforgettable experience.

Location
34 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3
Neighborhood
ByWard Market
Cross street
Clarence and Sussex
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Near Rideau Centre stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crispy Crab BitesCA$26.00
Crab | Crispy Rice | Avocado Mousse | Spicy Mayo | Red Chili
Parm FriesCA$15.00
Sweet Potato & Crispy Fries | Parmesan | Dill | Lemon Garlic Aioli
Fried ChickenCA$23.00
Marinated & Hand-Breaded Chicken | Hot Honey Drizzle | Basil Aioli or Korean Chili Sauce | Sesame Seeds | Basil Aioli
Whipped FetaCA$23.00
Feta | Ricotta | Thyme | Oregano | Pesto | Blistered Tomatoes | Pistachio | Grilled Flatbread
Tuna TacosCA$25.00
Chili Soy Tuna | Wonton | Avocado | Cucumber | Sesame | Ponzu
SlidersCA$22.00
Canadian Angus Beef | Caramelized Onion | Crispy Bacon | Pickle | Cheddar | Burger Sauce | Toasted Brioche
Bang Bang BroccoliCA$19.00
Panko Crusted Broccoli | Toasted Sesame | Thai Chili Sauce | Peanut Sauce
Lobster RollCA$34.00
100% Canadian Lobster | House Remoulade | Brioche Bun | Crispy Fries

Sushi

Crunchy Shrimp RollCA$24.00
Crispy Shrimp | Chili Mayo | Avocado | Cucumber | Green Onion
Sesame Tuna RollCA$26.00
Seared Tuna | Sesame Seeds | Crispy Leeks | Avocado | Thai Basil | Citrus Chili Soy

Salads

Caesar SaladCA$20.00
Romaine | Parmesan | Crispy Bacon | Garlic Croutons | Grilled Lemon
- Grilled ShrimpCA$14.00
Spring Beet SaladCA$24.00
Baby Beets | Spring Mix | Grilled Asparagus | Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette | Crumbled Feta | Pine Nuts
West Coast SaladCA$30.00
Spring Mix | Avocado | Grilled Shrimp Smokey | Cashews | Heirloom Tomatoes | Cashew & Black Garlic Vinaigrette | Grilled Red Onion

Sharing Board

Land & SeaCA$285.00
Tomahawk Steak | 2x Garlic Lobster Tails | Grilled Shrimp | Button Mushrooms | Market Vegetables | Fingerling Potatoes | Bordelaise Sauce | Garlic Aioli | Bread & Whipped Butter
- Pistachio Lamb ChopsCA$18.00
Tommie for 2CA$195.00
Tomahawk Steak | Market Veg | Confit Potatoes

Mains

NY Striploin SteakCA$57.00
10 oz Prime Striploin | Seasonal Vegetable | Herb Butter Fingerling Potatoes | Roasted Garlic Aioli
Seafood PastaCA$58.00
Garlic Lobster Tail | Grilled Shrimp | Fettuccine | Basil Cream | Blistered Cherry Tomatoes | Sesame Chili Oil | Parmesan | Bread Crumb
Grilled ChickenCA$46.00
Grilled Half Chicken | Harissa Vinaigrette | Seasonal Vegetable | Fingerling Potatoes
Half Rack LambCA$49.00
Rosemary Pistachio Crusted Lamb | Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato | Zucchini | Carrots | Bordelaise
HalibutCA$47.00
Pan Seared Halibut | Pea puree | Shaved Fennel | Grilled Asparagus | Lemon Potatoes | Dill Oil
Cauliflower SteakCA$32.00
Grilled Cauliflower | Toasted Pine Nuts | Romesco | Pickled Shallots | Crumbled Goat Cheese | Mustard Vinaigrette
Poke BowlCA$33.00
Agave Marinated Tuna | Nori | Compressed Pineapple | Grilled Red Onions | Edamame | Cucumber | Red Cabbage | Tequila Lime Créma | Pickled Jalapeno | Turmeric Rice Puff

Add-Ons

Grilled ShrimpCA$14.00
Garlic Lobster TailCA$27.00
Market VegetablesCA$12.00
Bread & Whipped ButterCA$7.00

What 71 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Great for creative cocktails
Ottawa
Hot spot
Ottawa
Great for live music
Ottawa
Great for creative cocktails
Ottawa
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alora offers a modern, vibrant atmosphere with standout dishes like the "whipped feta" and "crab cakes." Many guests praise the "great food and service," emphasizing the restaurant's "generous portions" and lively vibe. While some experiences vary, Alora remains a popular choice for its "amazing service" and "friendly staff."

71 Reviews

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derek VIP
Vancouver / British Columbia5 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Don’t eat here if you have food allergies! Noted issue in our reservation and confirmed twice with server. Food arrived covered in item flagged. Sent it back and it was returned a few minutes later. The kitchen picked most-but not all-out and sent it back! This speaks to an unprofessional kitchen, poorly trained table staff, and absolute disrespect for the customer. AND ITS DANGEROUS. It’s a cute place. Young staff trying hard. Menu was out of many items. Dishes ordered couldn’t be filled etc. Other guests in our party were satisfied with their food, and the fish tacos were praised. Salads bland and overpriced. We were comped the offending dish. Was not invited to order something else. Ate $15 fries and a $29 drink (which was delicious)and left hungry. This isn’t a serious restaurant. Lots of better (and safer) options in Canada’s capital.
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Jaina
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time at Alora, the steak was a little fatty but the flavour was amazing. The service was top notch and the drinks were lovely.
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Daniel
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, our host was good, food was good but was just very loud
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Bob
Toronto / Ontario4 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The value of Alora was low. Prices are high but the food was average at best. We arrived a few minutes late and the greeter was quick to point out that this would shorten our dining time which I thought was unnecessary. The place was noisy and the ambience just ok. The bottom line is that the experience was not great.
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Emmanuel
Toronto / Ontario1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very very loud in there, can hardly anything being said
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Alisha
Ottawa1 review
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
My husband and I went out to celebrate our wedding anniversary over the weekend—we love a good restaurant experience. This was my second time at Alora; my first visit was fantastic. Unfortunately, this time was quite disappointing. We were seated at a table for two right next to the kitchen door, which was very noisy, and so close to another couple that it almost felt like we were dining together. I assumed the restaurant was fully booked (we had a reservation), but it actually stayed fairly quiet for the rest of the evening. The biggest disappointment was the Tuna sushi roll. It was clear our dish was served to us, missing many components from the descrition in the menu ans when addressed with the server, she said she would look into it and then proceeded to serve us the rest of the evening as though the conversation was never had. We were charge the full $30 for the roll that was served incomplete.
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Maya
Ottawa2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We visited Alora to celebrate a milestone birthday. When we inquired about getting a bottle of champagne for the table (there were 5 of us) we were told that one bottle will not be enough for the 5 of us and that we would need to get 2 bottles (each at about $140). The waitress was in training which was fine, but overall she seemed flustered. The order of the appetizers and the mains were all mixed up, and 2 people waited almost 15 minutes after the rest of us got our mains. The food was mediocre. Plating was disappointing, the chicken on the ceasar salad was like dry chicken nuggets, and some of the steaks were overcooked. At the end of the meal, the waitress came to the table to apologize for the issues and let us know that they would like to offer either a free dessert or free shots for the table. We were not interested in this. Then one of the owners came over to the table and offered the same again. When we declined the dessert and shots, we weren't offered for anything to be comped on the receipt in stead or for a discount. We were just told "alright". Had the experience been half of the price that it was, we wouldn't have been so disappointed. But to pay luxury pricing for a less than luxury experience is such a let down. We will not be returning.
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Zaynab
Ottawa1 review
2.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I made a reservation here with 7 of my friends to celebrate my birthday. 5/8 of us arrived on time while we waited for our other friends to arrive. While we waited, we had been seated at our table, but no server had come to speak to us or even offer water. Our friends arrived around 7:30 (late, understandably), and then one of the part owners' girlfriend came to provide us with water (she does not work there). We were not acknowledged by a server until 8:15 pm (1 hour and 15 minutes after our original reservation time) when we had to call over another waiter and bring it to her attention. Mind you, multiple servers had walked by us during this time. It was only then that one of the owners decided he would be our server. The service, once we were being served, was ok I will note he seemed to have a bit of an attitude while serving us, but he ensured our questions were answered and needs were met. As an apology, they gave us complimentary bread to enjoy while we waited for our food, but I will also note that we received our food by 9 pm (our reservation was at 7 pm). Otherwise, the food was ok and the vibes were nice. I just wish we had a better experience with the service. Unfortunately, I will not be going back here as this experience put a bad taste in my mouth, and all my friends' mouths.
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Em
Ottawa4 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food is really not worth the cost. The steak was supposed to be medium but it was brought well done and chewy. The poke bowl was 70% rice and <3%tuna. It also did not taste good at all! The donuts were soaked in oil and tasted like fried stale bread. My friend ordered lamb chops and the plate/ gravy had an odd and unpleasant smell. To charge this much the food should be MUCH better. Overall: Very expensive and the quality is poor. Will never go back.
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LLOYD
Southwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Table of 4- 3 plates of Halibut and 1 of lamb. All excellent. We started with their beet salad which was a real winner, ending with a dessert of a generous amount of delicious sorbet. And the Margarita was yummy!! Great choice and just a bit too noisy for easy conversation as the night wore on. We sat up on the second floor as we had asked for a quieter dining table. Food will certainly have us going back on our next visit to Ottawa!
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Alora is rated 4.4 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

34 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5P3

Additional information

Cross street
Clarence and Sussex
Neighborhood
ByWard Market
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
International, Cocktail Bar, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Near Rideau Centre stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://aloraottawa.com/
Phone number
(613) 562-4955
Private party facilities
Elevate your next event with our stunning venue options! Choose from our private mezzanine, rooftop, or even rent the entire restaurant for a truly unforgettable experience.

Alora

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Starters

Crispy Crab BitesCA$26.00

Parm FriesCA$15.00

Fried ChickenCA$23.00

Whipped FetaCA$23.00

Tuna TacosCA$25.00

SlidersCA$22.00

Bang Bang BroccoliCA$19.00

Lobster RollCA$34.00

Sushi

Crunchy Shrimp RollCA$24.00

Sesame Tuna RollCA$26.00

Salads

Caesar SaladCA$20.00

Spring Beet SaladCA$24.00

West Coast SaladCA$30.00

Sharing Board

Land & SeaCA$285.00

Tommie for 2CA$195.00

Mains

NY Striploin SteakCA$57.00

Seafood PastaCA$58.00

Grilled ChickenCA$46.00

Half Rack LambCA$49.00

HalibutCA$47.00

Cauliflower SteakCA$32.00

Poke BowlCA$33.00

Add-Ons

Grilled ShrimpCA$14.00

Garlic Lobster TailCA$27.00

Market VegetablesCA$12.00

Bread & Whipped ButterCA$7.00

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