Shared a bunch of apps with a friend and we both loved it all! We are both pescatarians and there were a lot of options for us. Will definitely be back :)

We tried the chef's blind menu and it didn't disappoint! It was delicious and worth it. The only drawback (not their fault) is that being hearing impaired, I could not understand or hear any of the food descriptions due to mask wearing. But what counted (the flavour) was spectacular!
The decor is really nice as well, very fancy, yet laid back. I'll be going back for sure

Even during COVID 19 this restaurant was more than what was expected. The service was reasonably fast and very friendly. The food was exceptional.

We were a party of four and we all had the blind tasting. All the items that we had were fabulous with one exception. We were served pan-fried pickerel which was cooked perfectly but was served on a bed of plain jasmine rice. This came across as ho-hum in comparison to all the other wonderful items we were served. We also were served 4 different desserts to share and all were excellent.
Our server was excellent, very attentive, knowledgeable, and she did a great job of explaining the dishes we received as well as the wines we were served.
We were seated in the all season room, and it was a very nice comfortable setting, with lots of room between tables thanks to COVID-19. Unfortunately the view outside was limited to the rear parking lot of the restaurant but given their location I wouldn't expect much more. By the way, they take COVID-19 precautions very seriously here, which our party appreciated.
All in all it was a great experience and my wife and I plan to go back. We may try one of their dinner theme nights which sound intriguing.

Not only was the food amazing and the service excellent, the restaurant's COVID protocols were very reassuring - temperature check, contract tracing information collection and tables placed far apart!

amazing chef quality menu, innovative and delicious.

The food was amazing and our waiter was really funny. We had a great time!

Great place to eat...recommend it to others to check it out...Thanks!

Overall very good. Found it a bit noisy as dinner progressed.

Wonderful service and friendly atmosphere. There was a wedding party nearby so the staff were hopping. But they served us well and we didn’t feel left out. Ate mostly appetizers: kale salad was great, papaya salad delicious and cheese curds interesting. The oysters were really small for the price. Had banana chocolate freddo and bread smash for dessert. Would return for those two items alone! My partner had ginger crème brûlée and gobbled it up so fast. It was that good. Great dining experience for semi-fancy food.

Fantastic menu and great service!
Nice concept with their amazing shareable menu.

Did the 9 course table d’hôte. Found the soup Quite salty and did not like the calamari but everything else was excellent!

From start to finish... exceptional.

I had arranged for champagne and oysters to be waiting for us at our table when we arrived. My husband was thrilled.

We chose the the blind sharing menu with wine pairing. Did not disappoint!

All in all a wonderful experience! Well worth the drive from the east end!

The food at NEXT is exquisite (hats off to Chef Blackie and the entire kitchen staff), interesting ideas come to life on the plate with some wonderful dipping sauces and combination of ingredients.

Group of 4. Shares everything. Highlights were the Dan Dan noodles, tartare and squid. Service was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Perfect evening.

The ambiance in the restaurant is next level and the presentation and quality of food is amazing.

Food and service was great. Only issue was how bad the wasps were sitting outside. They were all over the food and made for a stressful brunch

I am quite disappointed for a variety of reasons. On the plus side they seem to be doing a good job on COVID. Now for the rest of our brunch on the patio experience.
-the wasps were insane
-food was barely luke warm when it arrived
-two tables that arrived after us had drinks before we even saw our waiter, they got their food as we were getting drinks
-I saw the other server on the patio 4 times as often as I saw ours, which may be why our food was cold
-our waiter got chatty at tip time and when he noticed we didn’t eat much. He did give us an unasked for discount, which was a nice touch.
It may be just an overworked waiter but I just expect more for a $36 pp brunch.

We had a great evening celebrating my wife's birthday with old friends... Food was great, staff great, atmosphere great! Thanks!

The 9 course blind sharing menu was superb. They accommodated a seafood allergy, which allowed us to fully enjoy the adventure of not knowing what was coming.

Great service with a relatable waiter. Got the Blind Sharing on their menu which came with 9 plates with every single piece if food having it's own unique flavor. Ne and my partner were excited to eat the next meal everytime we finished the last one.

The overall experience was excellent. We were there to celebrate our 14th Wedding Anniversary. It was nice to chat with Chef Blackie about international travel since we are all missing it so much.

I am hard of hearing so I have difficulty hearing in the building. It had rained so our outdoor reservation was moved inside. There is little you can do to improve this issue unless you do major renovations or move locations.

We ordered two chef flights of food. We were happy with the selection of food but we all felt that the main - after 3 appetizers was too large. Luckily our two LARGE husbands were able to help us with the quantity of food. I think in the future I would prefer to order separate dishes because the Main is just too large (sorry!).

I recommend NEXT to my friends as the best restaurant in Ottawa.

Veronica

Superb chef-quality menu. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.

Honestly one of, if not the best dining experiences I've had in Ottawa. Service, presentation, quality, taste -- everything was great. We did the Blind Tasting menu and it was incredible. We will definitely be coming back.

Music was a little loud. Staff was very friendly, service was great and the food was delicious! We will definitely be going back again!

Fabulous brunch as always! We will definitely be back!

Absolutely AMAZING Restaurant! Between 4 of us, we had a total of 9 different dishes, each one was delicious. The quality of the food and the presentation was on par to what you would expect in a big metropolitan city. It was our first time dining INSIDE a restaurant since COVID hit and we felt amazingly safe because of all of the precautions they are taking. Will definitely be back and fully recommend this west end gem!!!

The fatty cap ribeye was the best thing on the menu, hands down. Green papaya salad and the squid were great appetizers. Chef Blackie and his staff were very friendly, we will go again soon.

The food was delicious as usual! Service was great and the restaurant was sold out. All safety protocols to help ensure everyone was as safe as possible. Steak tartare is still the best I’ve ever had and our main was delivered by Chef Blackie himself! Would highly recommend and will be back soon!

Food is unreal! Awesome service and nice atmosphere. I love this place!

Excellent food as always, and excellent service. Chef Blackie and team have done a fantastic job at making the dining experience during COVID-19 safe, responsible, and enjoyable!

Always enjoy the food and the menu options put together by chef Michael.
Also impressed with the touch-less menu via a smart phone and all the other safety protocols put in place.
It was great to be out to a nice restaurant and enjoying good food.

Always pleased with the blind sharing. This time the food was excellent, our server was attentive and each course arrived at perfect intervals. Can't wait to go back!

Highly recommend NEXT! The food is always out of this world! 😊

Excellent food, been many times and every time the food is beautiful and interesting with amazing flavors!

It was great! Felt safe and was the first time going out for dinner since COIVD. Felt relaxed and enjoyed ourselves.

The food was delicious and our waiter was awesome.

Next never disappoints.

Excellent food and service.

We went with the blind tasting menu for the first time and it was a great choice.

Incredible service! The food was beyond our expectations and absolutely delicious. We had an amazing evening and will definitely be returning again.

Food was good, service was subpar.
The service level does not match the food.