Gitanes

Name: Gitanes
Address: 361 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K2P 1M7
Telephone: (613) 562-0699
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (662)

CAN$51 and over

French

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

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

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.

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
Website
https://www.gitanes.co/
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.

Location
361 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M7
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 dining experience, cooked and served by our talented team of chefs. This immersive experience offers a deep dive into our culinary program, featuring premium ingredients and exclusive off-menu preparations. Wine pairings are available. Please note a minimum party size of 2 guests is required. Advance notice of allergies and dietary restrictions is required. Please note that Tasting Menus are not suitable for plant-based diets, dairy-free diners or those who cannot enjoy seafood. This experience lasts approximately 2–3 hours.
Tasting Menu
CA$105.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Four courses of share plates, featuring a selection of cold bar offerings, thoughtfully crafted appetizers, a bold protein main event and something sweet for dessert. Available at any table or bar seat in the restaurant (other than Chef’s Table). Wine pairings are available. Please note a minimum party size of 2 guests is required. Advance notice of allergies and dietary restrictions is required. Please note that Tasting Menus are not suitable for plant-based diets, dairy-free diners or those who cannot enjoy seafood.
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.

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Popular dishes

SEAFOOD PLATTER
- S CA$120.00
- L CA$215.00
½ DOZEN OYSTERSCA$23.00
RAZOR CLAMSCA$22.00
pear, buttermilk, ramps
CHILLED MUSSELSCA$23.00
saffron aioli, espelette pepper
½ LOBSTERCA$40.00
calamansi beurre blanc
SNOW CRABCA$40.00
malt vinegar aioli
CAVIAR SERVICECA$120.00
meyer lemon crème fraiche, brioche

Starters

WARM BRIOCHE, BROWN CULTURED BUTTER CA$10.00
KING FISH CRUDO, KUMQUAT KOSHO, SHISO CA$27.00
BEEF TARTARE, HORSERADISH, GOUGÈRES CA$27.00
SHAVED COPPA, LINDSAY GOAT CHEDDAR, HAZELNUT, BROWN BUTTER CA$24.00
LETTUCE GREENS, TÊTE DE MOINE, GODDESS DRESSING, ALMOND GREMOLATA CA$22.00
FRENCH ONION SOUP, GRUYERE, BONE MARROW CA$24.00
CELERY ROOT PICCATA, LIONS MANE, PINE NUTS CA$26.00
CRAB SPAGHETTI CA$34.00

Mains

HALIBUTCA$55.00
sauce vierge, watercress
PORK CHOPCA$48.00
apple, mustard jus
LAMB SADDLECA$50.00
arugula, bagna cauda
STEAK FRITESCA$45.00

TASTING MENU 105

Wine pairing available

Add-Ons

BLACK TRUFFLE 16 • CAVIAR SPOON 24 • FOIE GRAS 23

Desserts

RASPBERRY TARTCA$15.00
PROFITEROLES GLACÉESCA$15.00
FOIE SUNDAE CA$21.00

What 662 people are saying

Gitanes 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Best Service
Ottawa
Good for special occasions
Ottawa
Best Service
Ottawa
Great for fine wines
Ottawa
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gitanes offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding service" and consistently "amazing food." Guests rave about the tasting menu and wine pairings. The restaurant boasts a delightful ambiance and creative cocktails. Although some find it pricey, many recommend it for its "superb" dishes like steak frites and foie gras sundae.

662 Reviews

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Awe
Ottawa13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great event, with food that was paired expertly with wine, accompanied with top notch service. A great gem in the city with little pretentiousness.
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Dylan VIP
Ottawa7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the chef’s table tasting menu and cannot recommend it enough. Really amazing food with excellent wine pairing options and attentive service. The experience is definitely enhanced with the kitchen view from the table and the chef personally coming to deliver and showcases the courses for you.
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Marie-Alice
Ottawa1 review
3.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We had a wonderful experience. The service was impeccable and we appreciated the attention we received. I was disappointed that my spouse did not receive a different dish as promised during the first course, even after I asked twice, once on the phone and again in person. He doesn’t eat seafood so he did not eat at all during the first course. It was his birthday so I was sad that he couldn’t eat. Overall staff was wonderful and we had a great time.
GitanesResponded on June 25, 2025
Hi Marie-Alice, thank you for your feedback! We’re very glad you enjoyed the service and that the team made you feel well looked after. We’re truly sorry to hear the first course didn’t meet your expectations. Our team did their best to accommodate dietary preferences of no seafood and no pork, and we were glad to prepare the alternative of asparagus gribiche on the spot once we learned beef tartare wasn’t a fit either. We always want our guests to feel celebrated, especially on a birthday, and we appreciate you sharing both the highs and the areas for us to reflect on. Wishing you all the best.
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Andrew
Saskatoon / Saskatchewan1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Late review but a massive shout out to the incredible hospitality provided from their manager/ somm - made one of the most memorable dining moments ive ever had in my life - all thanks to a shared love of López de Heredia Tondonia wines - cheers :)
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Dan VIP
Ottawa21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding in every aspect, from being greeted to service and consistently excellent food and drinks. Steak/frites are best in the city. Recently added escargot are perfection. Martinis are just too good!!!
GitanesResponded on June 24, 2025
Thank you Dan! It means the world to us to have your group in on Thursdays. We're so glad the experience continues to deliver. We look forward to your next visit!
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Paul
Philadelphia County10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the Pate. My lamb was tasty. My wife loved her snow crab. Would definitely return
GitanesResponded on June 24, 2025
Thanks so much Paul! We're thrilled you both enjoyed everything, especially the pâté, lamb and snow crab. Can’t wait to have you back!
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Mariam
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, delicious food. Our fifth time coming and super consistent service.
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Nicole
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Crab spaghetti used to be my favourite. I brought my partner from out of town to visit gitanes and try the crab spaghetti I always rave about it. Sadly, it let us down, it came lukewarm and oily tasting
GitanesResponded on June 14, 2025
Hi Nicole, thank you for sharing your feedback. We know how disappointing it must have been to return for a favourite dish and find it fell short. It’s possible your spaghetti went out a little less hot than it should have, which can affect both texture and taste. We want you to know we take this to heart and it’s not the standard we aim for. The crab spaghetti is a classic for us, and we’d love the chance to make it up to you. If you do decide to give us another try, please reach out to us directly via email to the info account to ensure an extra special visit. Wishing you all the best - The Gitanes Team
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Stephen
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent restaurant. The menu is small, but everything was excellent. The sommelier was great and provided a helpful range of wine choices.
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Vera VIP
Toronto / Ontario31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent taste, wine pairings is a must! Food is amazing. It’s our second time doing thextasting menu.
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FAQs

Gitanes is rated 4.7 stars by 662 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 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://www.gitanes.co/
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.

Gitanes

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Chef's Tasting

Tasting Menu

Group Menu - 3 Course Share Plates

STEAK FRITES

FOIE SUNDAE

SEAFOOD PLATTER

Fruits De Mer

SEAFOOD PLATTER

½ DOZEN OYSTERSCA$23.00

RAZOR CLAMSCA$22.00

CHILLED MUSSELSCA$23.00

½ LOBSTERCA$40.00

SNOW CRABCA$40.00

CAVIAR SERVICECA$120.00

Starters

WARM BRIOCHE, BROWN CULTURED BUTTER CA$10.00

KING FISH CRUDO, KUMQUAT KOSHO, SHISO CA$27.00

BEEF TARTARE, HORSERADISH, GOUGÈRES CA$27.00

SHAVED COPPA, LINDSAY GOAT CHEDDAR, HAZELNUT, BROWN BUTTER CA$24.00

LETTUCE GREENS, TÊTE DE MOINE, GODDESS DRESSING, ALMOND GREMOLATA CA$22.00

FRENCH ONION SOUP, GRUYERE, BONE MARROW CA$24.00

CELERY ROOT PICCATA, LIONS MANE, PINE NUTS CA$26.00

CRAB SPAGHETTI CA$34.00

Mains

HALIBUTCA$55.00

PORK CHOPCA$48.00

LAMB SADDLECA$50.00

STEAK FRITESCA$45.00

TASTING MENU 105

Add-Ons

Desserts

RASPBERRY TARTCA$15.00

PROFITEROLES GLACÉESCA$15.00

FOIE SUNDAE CA$21.00

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