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Gitanes, Ottawa, ON

Gitanes

4.7
4.7
615 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
French
A photo of Gitanes restaurant

Gitanes

4.7
CAN$51 and over
French
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
At Gitanes we serve French cuisine using Canadian ingredients. Seafood off the raw bar is fresh and sustainably sourced. A local favourite in Ottawa fine dining known for the romantic ambiance, chef-driven menu and extensive wine cellar.

For the full experience try the tasting menu with wine pairings. Book the Chef's Table for a deep dive into our culinary program with chef Mitch Lacombe.

Patio is open! Join us on the terrasse for al fresco dining.

Find us in Centretown on lively Elgin Street, tucked down the ramp. Street parking available.

À bientôt!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Wine Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (613) 562-0699
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mitch Lacombe
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire at info@gitanes.co for large group bookings and buyouts. Large groups of up to 30 can be accommodated in our back room. Our restaurant can accommodate a 55 person indoor buyout, and the patio can be used for additional capacity.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Elgin Street, between Frank and Waverly.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Tasting

    CA$145.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    The Chef’s Table is a lively kitchen-side immersive dining experience that is cooked and served by our Kitchen team. Advance notice of allergies & dietary restrictions is required. This is a 2-3 hour experience. Standard cancellation policy applies.
    Chef's Tasting Photo
  • Tasting Menu

    CA$105.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A wonderful introduction to Gitanes restaurant. A curated offering from our current seasonal menu. Minimum requirement of 2 guests.
    Tasting Menu Photo
  • Group Menu - 3 Course Share Plates

    CA$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    At $85 per person we can arrange a beautiful 3 course dinner plated in a family-style sharing format. Please note this experience is not dairy free or suitable for plant based diets. *We require a pre-fix menu selection for parties of 9 or more. We do not have our à la carte menu available to large groups. *The reservation time limit is 3 hours. *With no show or cancellation with less than a 48 hours notice, you will be charged $35 per person.
    Group Menu - 3 Course Share Plates Photo

What 615 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

  • Ottawa

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gitanes is a highly praised restaurant offering an exquisite dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing chef tasting menu," "outstanding steak frites," and a "superb wine list." The ambiance is described as "modern and classy," while service is consistently "professional and attentive." Ideal for special occasions and food enthusiasts.

615 Reviews
  1. Mireille

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was my first time and it was amazing. Will be our go to place for guest speaker dinner. The only issue was that the table behind us were so extremely loud that we couldn't hear each other all night making it very difficult to have a conversation. This was bothersome all night.

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  2. nicole

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic diner , we were very fortunate to have had Andrew be our server, such a nice person , would recommend this restaurant to anyone that’s looking for a nice relaxing meal !

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  3. Linda

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    La nourriture et le service était excellents. Le service était un peu trop rapide surtout pour l’entrée et le met principal, ce qui était un peu dommage. Rapport qualité / prix 5 étoiles. a must in Ottawa

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  4. Chris

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary. The staff and owner were incredibly warm and genuine in making every effort to make us feel special and enjoy the occassion. Our waitress was exceptionally efficient, friendly knowledgeable and made excellent wine pairing suggestions. The tasting menu was really very innovative and an adventure for the senses. Portions were perfect. Flavours were exciting. Presentation was great. It became quite busy later on in the evening with a nice buzz, but quiet enough for us to have easy conversation. I throughly enjoyed this meal and will definitely be back.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as always. The fries on our steak frites weren’t as hot/fresh as I’ve experienced in the past but they were lovely none the less.

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  6. Deborah

    Ottawa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an early Saturday evening dinner. The oysters were delicious, the scallops and kingfish starters yummy. The steak/frites was done medium rare with skinny crisps fries just as they should be. All paired with wines that went wonderfully with the food (albeit they are pricey $$$).

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  7. Yetta

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly lovely evening, and the service was so personal and excellent - highly recommend this place for a special evening

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  8. Michelle

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing. Food quality was also outstanding. Highly recommended

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  9. Susan

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Gitanes while celebrating our dinner as newlyweds. The Food & Service were exceptional, and we were treated like royalty. A very memorable evening we will cherish forever!! I highly recommend them for your next dining-out adventure.

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  10. Laurie

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at Gitanes is always a delightful experience, beginning with a warm welcome at the door. The dishes are creative and delicious. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu and thoughtful about accommodating any allergies. We enjoyed the Endive Salad and the Halibut Cheeks Piccata as tasty and generous starters which could easily be shared. Followed by the Thursday night special steak frites, adding the shaved black truffle on top which smelled and tasted delicious. The duck breast was very tasty and the addition of the Pommes Aligot was decadent. And although we didn’t think we had room for dessert, the pot au chocolate with madeleines was irresistible. Highly recommended for a night out.

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FAQs

Gitanes is rated 4.7 stars by 615 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Gitanes restaurant

Gitanes

4.7
CAN$51 and over
French
Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gitanes

361 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elgin Street, between Frank and Waverly.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Wine Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mitch Lacombe
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (613) 562-0699
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire at info@gitanes.co for large group bookings and buyouts. Large groups of up to 30 can be accommodated in our back room. Our restaurant can accommodate a 55 person indoor buyout, and the patio can be used for additional capacity.
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