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Forty One, Ottawa, ON

Forty One

4 (315)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Canadian
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Between the central locale afforded by its gracious home in the landmark Lord Elgin Hotel, a warm and yet contemporary ambience, a locally sourced menu and a casual-to-sophisticated stocked cellar, Forty-One has become one of Ottawa’s top new restaurants.

Named Forty-One in recognition of the year, 1941, that the Lord Elgin was built, the restaurant features a modern environment and classic menu that is a perfect match for connecting with new and familiar faces. Guests are able to relax in the inviting lounge with flat screen TVs and large windows overlooking Elgin Street or enjoy an intimate dinner or a group get together in the dining area. With a capacity of close to 150, the restaurant features booths and banquette seating to allow flexibility to accommodate guest needs whether they are popping in for lunch, a quick after-work cool-down, a pre-theatre warm-up or an evening night cap. Forty-One also includes a private dining room for up to 30 guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Ashe
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at info@grill41.ca regarding your event booking.For more information on private event rooms, please visit https://grill41.ca/private-events/The Forty-One team is looking forward to hosting you and to make it a memorable success!
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Elgin Street and Slater Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 315 people are saying

Forty One 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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forty One offers a delightful dining experience with "exquisite selection, service, and atmosphere." The restaurant is praised for its "beautiful interior" and "amazing" food, making it a "highly recommended" spot. While some reviews noted less favorable experiences, the ambiance and attentive service make it a standout choice.
315 Reviews
  1. Dana VIP

    Vancouver / British Columbia115 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mediocre food at high prices. Not at all what we expected at the Lord Elgin landmark hotel. Farmed salmon, mushy and flavorless, burgers that aren't as good as a chain restaurant like Milestones. Service was great and it is a nice room. Come for drinks and snacks, go elsewhere for a good meal.

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  2. Naila

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic and the food was good. It was a lovely dining experience.

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  3. Denis

    Ottawa2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was terrible over cooked my wife’s steak the beat salad was bland and we’re not going back there again.

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  4. Jamie

    Ottawa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great dining experience. I recommend the Caesar salad with chicken OR the Chelsea chicken burger

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  5. Marta

    Montreal / Quebec1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had Easter brunch at Forty One and it was a big letdown. Our reservation was at 1:45 pm, but by 2:15 pm we were told the buffet was closing. We barely had time to settle down and had to rush through the entire meal. We should have been advised of the buffet closing time when we booked, or simply not allowed to reserve that late. The ambiance was just as disappointing. There were some chocolate eggs and decorations at the dessert table, but don’t make up for the lack of festive atmosphere. For the price we paid, it was absolutely not worth it. We didn’t enjoy the experience and won’t be coming back.

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  6. Lyne

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lors de notre réservation, nous avions expressément demandé une table située près d’une fenêtre, dans un secteur calme du restaurant. Malheureusement, cette demande n’a manifestement pas été prise en compte. Nous avons constaté que l’aménagement de la salle, en l'occasion de la fête de Pâques, ne permettait ni intimité ni confort. Les tables étaient disposées de manière excessivement rapprochée, rendant les déplacements difficiles, notamment pour accéder au buffet. Cette configuration aurait d’ailleurs posé un problème majeur si l’un des membres de notre groupe avait eu des besoins en matière d’accessibilité. De surcroît, l’agencement rendait le service ardu pour votre personnel – qui demeurait toutefois très courtois – et la proximité entre les convives nuisait à la qualité de l’expérience, tant sur le plan sonore que visuel. Cela dit, nous tenons à souligner que les plats proposés étaient savoureux et bien présentés. Nous avons sincèrement apprécié la qualité culinaire de l’offre. Cela étant dit, le tarif de 70 $ par personne, pour un service de type buffet, ne nous a malheureusement pas semblé refléter de manière équitable l’expérience globale, en particulier en ce qui a trait au confort et à l’ambiance. Nous partageons ces observations dans un esprit constructif, dans l’espoir qu’elles puissent contribuer à bonifier l’expérience future de votre clientèle.

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  7. Max

    Ottawa1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Went for the Easter brunch last weekend. The server had no idea how to serve and was not attentive to his clients. The food choices were mediocre at best. Nothing special to underline Easter, except some chocolate eggs.

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  8. Syndi

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked this restaurant for my husband‘s birthday. I had been very excited to go and it was outstanding, beautiful interior. The setting was just lovely. Very posh did not feel like I was in a hotel in Kanata. The food was amazing. Server was really amazing and it was a great time just beautiful everything about. It was perfect. Highly highly recommend this spot a jam tucked away Where you’d least expect it.

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  9. William

    Montreal / Quebec1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was delicious and we had very good service . Thank you

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  10. John

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite selection, service, and atmosphere. Excellent value for the money.

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FAQs

Forty One offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 569-2126.

Forty One is rated 4 stars by 315 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 1 time today
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100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Elgin Street and Slater Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 6:30 am–12:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Ashe
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at info@grill41.ca regarding your event booking.For more information on private event rooms, please visit https://grill41.ca/private-events/The Forty-One team is looking forward to hosting you and to make it a memorable success!
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