The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery

Name: The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery
Address: 551 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1R 5J9
Telephone: (613) 695-8832
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (643)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Breakfast

551 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J9

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Fancy
Innovative

Welcome to The Vanitea Room, Ottawa's first opulent Salon de Te & Eatery. Specializing in a bespoke and creative approach to afternoon tea and brunch while offering gluten free considerations as well vegan accommodations- inclusive for all to indulge in.

Feeling like a decadent brunch fit for royalty? Come spoil yourself in our all day brunch or our ever so popular bottomless prosecco and mimosas! Available from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm.

At Vanitea, we provide a timeless tradition done beautifully.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Brunch Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm
Phone number
(613) 695-8832
Website
http://thevanitearoomteasalon.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
If you would like to make a reservation for a private event with our beautiful tea salon please email us directly at info@thevanitearoomteasalon.com

Location
551 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J9
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Bay St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

3 Course Brunch & Unlimited/Bottomless Mimosas!
CA$69.15 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
3 Course Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas A 3 course brunch experience complete with bottomless mimosas from the beginning to the end of your meal! Beginning from 10am until the end of the day! Includes scones, choice of main and mini dessert too! Cost is $60.00 per person - All taxes and opentable 2% service charge included. - Gratuity not included. - This prepaid experience cost is non-refundable in monetary value once provided. No exceptions. - If you need to cancel, reschedule or decrease numbers in your booking, a credit in the same value will be applied in this amount for your next visit which never expires. Prepay now for your vanitea exclusive experience!
Afternoon Tea At Vanitea
CA$25.00 - CA$55.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy an eclectic Afternoon Tea experience at our beautiful venue everyday of the week from Tuesday-Sunday, from 10am-4pm. Included with this unique experience is an accompaniment of sweets, savouries, scones & confiture. One flavour pot of tea from our exclusive Sloane Tea Collection with unlimited hot water refills. Please note our standard day to day afternoon tea service is neither gluten free or vegan. Surcharge to apply for dietary accommodations. -All taxes and opentable 2% service charge included. -Gratuity optional and not included. -This experience is prepaid and non refundable in monetary value once provided. If you need to cancel, reschedule, or decrease your numbers for the booking a credit will be applied for your next booking. **Gently**: There are no exceptions for the above cancellation policy.
IV Drips & Elixir Sips Event At Vanitea
CA$27.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Introducing the first of its kind at Vanitea, an IV Drip & Elixir Sips Event exclusively at Vanitea. Reserve your spot, sip, your snack and here is... What to expect at: ** IV Drips & Elixir Sips & Vanitea** -A 2 hour evening of, your chosen IV Drip therapy bag, handled and delivered through expert registered nurses: Nurse Jess & Shay Bloo of IV.Drip Drip in Ottawa. -Included in THIS price to reserve of $27.00 (1 single immune system elixir mocktail such as cuddle puddle, the zen garden or berry bliss plus + 1 Earthy Elegance/ Matcha/Pistachio Cake Bite + Truffle TruePotato Chips) Please note all IV bags are subject to: **additional pricing** and payment with IV. DRIP DRIP. Starting at $169.00 for bags such as: Detox, Essential C, GlowUp & More to be paid directly with nurses.

Lobster RollCA$31.00
Vanitea buns, stuffed with lobster meat, garlic butter spicy chipotle mayo, tomato salsa
Banana Foster WafflesCA$26.50
gluten free belgian waffles, caramelized bananas, vanilla whip
Green Shakshuka 2.0 CA$26.00
baked eggs, spinach, kale garlic stew, bread for dipping
Truffle Beans on Toast CA$23.50
gluten free brioche, cumin, evo, truffle fava beans, tomato, onions, chilli
Halal Beef Bacon Benedict CA$26.00
served on in house made loaf, avocado guac, miso hollandaise, beef halal bacon, poached eggs, served with harrisa poatoes
The W.A.P (Waffles and Poulet)CA$30.00
pan fried bbq korean chicken breast, crowaffles, maple syrup
Hungry Royaltea BreakfastCA$27.00
2 scones, beef bacon, truffle scram eggs, gluten free bread
Purple Baja Shrimp TacosCA$25.00
3 tacos purple tacos, stuffed with battered shrimp /baja style, cabbage, aioli, pico de gallo

Time for Tea - Is It Tea Time?

A gift for you. Add a gift your highness to afternoon tea - vanitea vanilla & chai candle $17

Afternoon TeaCA$50.00
a modern day afternoon tea with traditional butter scones and jam with a collection of sweets and savories served with your tea of choice from our Sloane Tea Collection
- per personCA$45.00
Brunch Tea SamplerCA$50.00
A collection of savoury brunch delicacies, churro waffles, truffle beans on toast, breakfast stirfry, scones and accompanied with pot of tea of your choice.
- per personCA$45.00

Spoil Yourself Three Course Brunch

$60. Includes your choice of: Bottomless Pineapple, Orange Mimosas or Prosecco (must select one and cannot switch between choices)

1st Course

Scone + Confiture

2nd Course

Choice of Main Between:

Hungry Royaltea Breakfast
gluten free brioche, miso holly, halal beef bacon, harissa, potatoes
Beef Bacon Benedict

3rd Course

Mini Surprise Dessert

Mocktails

Kir RoyaleCA$8.00
Creme de cassis, sparkling non, alcoholic rose
Lychee MuleCA$8.00
Ginger beer, lychee syrup, lime
Sparkling San PellegrinoCA$8.00
Sparkling Silver Swallow Rose KombuchaCA$30.00

The Classists

Aperol SpritzCA$15.00
Prosecco, Aperol, Tonic
All Hail Vanitea CaesarCA$13.00
Spicy clamato, vodka, all the fixings
Girly TempleCA$13.00
vodka oj, 7up, strawberry syrup

Brunch Cocktails

Sexy French 75
marie brizzard No.25 elderflower liqueur, gin, prosecco, citrus, syrup
The Stunning Satin Geisha
yuzu sake, cucumber & mint kettle one vodka, falernum syrup
Lavender Gin Lemonade (2oz)
Indigo metamorphisis purple gin, lavender syrup, lemonade

Nobility Bevvies

$15

Queen Charlotte Espresso Martini
hazlenut frangelico liquer, vodka peruvian espresso
Eutopia
Coconut rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, butterfly pea
Earl Grey Marteani
Earl grey infused gin, lemon, simple syrup

Spirits / Bottles Beer

Prosecco
- GlassCA$13.00
- BottleCA$35.00
Veuve CliquotCA$160.00
Seasonal BeerCA$10.00
Ashton Brewery Selection; Please ask your server about our options!

Rail (1oz)

Vodka
Gin
Whiskey
Tequila

Time for Bottomless but First Etiquette!

Once your glass is entirely empty: your server will come by and fill it up! We promise we are very diligent with our table checks and refills. No need to remind us! Once you select your bottomless choice, you cannot switch your drink to another option. If you are uncertain about a choice before ordering, ask us for a free sample to taste

Orange MimosaCA$25.00
Bubbly & Orange juice. Must be purchased with a main dish or aft tea. Available for 1 hour of your seating only
Extra BoozyCA$30.00
Pineapple mimosa. Bubbly, peach liquer, pineapple juice must be purchased with a main dish or aft tea. Available for your entire seating

Caffeine Your Highness?

EspressoCA$2.50
Americano
- By the CupCA$4.55
Classic LatteCA$6.00
Mocha LatteCA$7.15

Polite Madames

Sloane Fine Merchant Tea
- CupCA$4.85
- PotCA$8.00

Tea Lattes

Heavenly Cream & Lavender LatteCA$7.15
White Chocolate & Palace ChaiCA$7.15
Lotus Biscoff & Mocha LatteCA$7.15

What 643 people are saying

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery 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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Great for brunch
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Ottawa
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Ottawa
Great for brunch
Ottawa
Gluten-free-friendly
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Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Vanitea Room shines with its "gorgeous atmosphere" and "perfect casual tea & dining done with class." Guests enjoy a wide array of tea selections and a memorable gluten-free brunch. Though some found it "a little pricey," others praise the "great service" and "delicious food," making it a delightful spot for special gatherings.

643 Reviews

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sandra VIP
Ottawa37 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I really really wanted to love this tearoom. Unfortunately the food, the Afternoon Tea, was not tasty at all. It was beautiful in presentation but the quality was lacking. I had a mimosa, orange juice one, that did not taste at all like a mimosa. It was flat and the orange juice was not really orange juice at all—mango? The servers were lovely. The setting was pretty and fun. Unfortunately the decor did not match the quality of the food and drink.
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Hannah
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Smaller dining space. Gorgeous atmosphere. Perfect casual tea & dining done with class. Great staff been here on two occasions and each time a memorable one!
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mikayla
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Afternoon Tea experience had lots of excellent tea selections, whether that be with or without caffeine, and even for someone who doesn’t like tea, such as myself. The savoury, sweet and scone selection was very tasty and well paired. We will absolutely be coming back as it was a great price and an overall great experience for anyone!
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Raymond
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Vanitea on several occasions, usually for special occasions. As usual, the food was delicious (afternoon tea) and the service was outstanding (the server went out of her away to accommodate my daughter's dairy allergy).
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Jessica
Ottawa1 review
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This was our first "Afternoon Tea" experience and I'm glad we tried it. The price was a little high for what we got, and the service was kind but a little disorganized which lowered our enjoyment slightly when compared to the cost. We felt very fancy and the space and ambiance were gorgeous - very Instagrammable and the staff were all very friendly and nice. A few of the desserts on our "Tower" were dry enough that we didn't eat them, and we were not offered our bottomless Mimosa's (for Mothers Day) which also helped make us feel like the value for what we were paying was lowered - by the time we were able to flag down a server to order them we were nearing the end of our meal and no one had checked in yet at that point. The tea options were plentiful and the humidor style boxes to smell them is genius. I'm not sure that I would go back for the Afternoon Tea experience, but I would gladly go back for brunch or a different visit.
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romeo
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very busy little restaurant last weekend and was very keen on enjoying the wonderful gluten free brunch and afternoon tea experience with my cousins and niece. Thank you for a great service (despite how busy you all were.)
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Moka
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went on the busy time on Saturday. We made the reservation but we were asked to come in 30 min later than the time we booked and waited another 15 min at the door due to high volume of people. The food was little pricey but it was made fancy and afternoon tea sets were beautiful and yummy! It was still busy when we entered so the volume was little overwhelming but eventually calm down. Unfortunately, due to miscommunication between staff, we didn’t get the surprise birthday cake I’ve ordered when I made reservation over the phone but we enjoyed our time, atmosphere, food and service.
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Emily
Ottawa1 review
2.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was amazing as well as drink selection. The environment is beautiful and would serve as a great spot for chatty gatherings. The small space does make it get loud pretty quickly, not ideal if you are sound sensitive.
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Donna_Flies
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
J'adore ce restaurant. La nourriture est excellente. Le staff est passionné. C'est trendy et pas trop gros.
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Robin&Jax
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a cute and delicious spot! wap and bottomless mimosas slapped. We shall be back.
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FAQs

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 695-8832.

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery is rated 4.2 stars by 643 OpenTable diners.

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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