Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Ottawa

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Ottawa? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pure Kitchen - Elgin

4.9

4.9 (113)

CAN$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Downtown

About the restaurant

Vegan/Vegetarian Cuisine

Top review

Tim

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Very clean and quick service for lunch for our party of 8. Food was excellent even for those of us who weren’t vegetarian. Our server was very helpful and friendly. Definitely would go back again.

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4.8

4.8 (266)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxies has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston, and Miami.

Moxies is located at Gloucester Centre, just steps away from the Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre and up the road from Pine View Golf Course. Our Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson has created a menu offering a wide-array of steaks, burgers, pastas and seafood! No matter the occasion, whether it's a business luncheon, a dinner date, or late night drinks with friends, Moxies offers something for everyone.

Moxies features daily drink specials and a relaxing patio. We offer a delectable blend of unique cocktails, flavourful wines and a variety of beers to choose from. Next time you’re in the neighbourhood, be sure to pop in!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Our server was very delicate! The service was impeccable! Thé noise made It difficult for us to communicate. Thank you!

Pure Kitchen - Westboro

4.8

4.8 (118)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Vegetarian / Vegan

Westboro

About the restaurant

OFFERING DINE-IN, TAKE-OUT and DELIVERY

We are fresh, vegetarian and always delicious. Juice bar, table service, take out, juice cleanses and so much more! Purely awesome.

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Angie

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

Excellent service and the food amazing!!! Love love love! They are consistent!

Erling's Variety

4.7

4.7 (111)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Tapas / Small Plates

The Glebe

About the restaurant

We are a locally loved neighbourhood bistro just tucked away off Bank street in the Glebe. We serve updated versions of familiar classics in an unpretentious and homey atmosphere.
We feature small sharing plates that we serve tapas style. Our dishes are meant to be enjoyed leisurely and in good company. We offer a seasonal and ever changing menu, oysters, a curated wine selection, classic cocktails as well as happy hour specials Tuesday through Thursday. We are centrally located and blocks from TD place.

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Lynette

Dined 5 days ago

Although Erling’s Variety has been around for 12 years, this was our first visit, and it was wonderful. The staff were welcoming and extremely accommodating - even making a special cocktail, upon request! We sampled the Kale/Parmesan/pork belly salad (amazing); the Kentucky halibut bites (with dill dressing) / divine!; and the duck confit with piri-piri sauce (melt in your mouth duck), with a side of perfectly cooked frites and a perfect match of a dipping sauce!! We had an early reservation (6 pm) and there was one or two other tables occupied. By the time we left, the joint was jumping! Enjoy!!

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Experience

Weekday Happy Hour

Coconut Lagoon

4.6

4.6 (951)

CAN$51 and over

South Indian

Gloucester

About the restaurant

At Coconut Lagoon prepare yourselves for a most memorable journey through South Indian cuisine and feast on high quality food of inimitable flavour, aroma and originality in the vibrant setting of Coconut Lagoon.

Here at the Coconut Lagoon we believe that exceed expectations leave with an impression. Looking forward to serving you at the Coconut Lagoon Restaurant.

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Ted

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

The food was excellent and very attentive service. Chef Joe's food experience is so good that we are prepared to cross the city to eat there.

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Experience

Thottungal's Table

Experience

Malabar Feast (served family style)

Experience

Thirukochi Feast (served family style)

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

4.5

4.5 (1210)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Asian

ByWard Market

About the restaurant

Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR Restaurant offers an elegant, sharing-style dining experience sure to bring people together. Available for dine-in or takeout, we are renowned for our fresh, local produce and our unique use of exotic spices and ground curries. Chef Ben Landreville has created a tantalizing menu, placing an emphasis on Asian-inspired tacos and main dishes. Don't forget to end your dining experience with warm, hand-made donuts sure to please your sweet tooth!

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Stephen

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

Service was great. Would highly recommend the Side Door tasting menu; it's an opportunity to try a multitude of really excellent dishes. A truly wonderful dining experience. Thank you!

Moxies - Kanata

4.5

4.5 (276)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kanata

About the restaurant

Moxies restaurant is a contemporary casual restaurant offering a globally inspired menu and hand crafted cocktails in a vibrant and interactive atmosphere. Moxies has over 50 locations across Canada and 6 US locations in Dallas, Houston, and Miami. Our Kanata location is located at 601 Earl Grey Drive at the Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre, just blocks from Kanata Golf & Country Club and the Canadian Tire Centre. Our Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson has created a menu offering a wide-array of steaks, burgers, pastas and seafood! No matter the occasion, whether it's a business luncheon, a dinner date or late night drinks with friends, Moxies offers something for everyone. Moxies features daily drink specials and a delectable blend of unique cocktails, flavourful wines and a variety of beers to choose from.
Please note that our Lounge Area is reserved for those 19 years of age and older.

Top review

Maureen

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

I really enjoy Moxie’s. Good food and good service.

Vain In Versailles Bistro

4.4

4.4 (104)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary French

Little Italy

About the restaurant

A new contemporary conscious French Bistro, serving a gluten free forward menu with imaginative cuisine.
We create a matrimony with local and seasonal ingredients and beautiful dishes, thoughtful cocktails and carefully chosen wines and to create stimulating experiences with creative gastronome approaches. Open now from Tuesday-Saturday from 5pm-10/11pm.

Private affairs, bookings and tastings also available.

Top review

Kevin

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

The food was exceptional and the service was great. I would highly recommend VIV to anyone. I will definitely be coming back.

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Experience

Wine Club At Versailles

Pure Kitchen - Kanata

4.3

4.3 (75)

CAN$30 and under

Vegetarian / Vegan

Kanata

About the restaurant

OFFERING DINE-IN, TAKE-OUT and DELIVERY

We are fresh, vegetarian and always delicious. Juice bar, table service, take out, juice cleanses and so much more! Purely awesome.

Top review

Patrickvip

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

Food was delicious. Loved the smoothies and the desserts the most! So much yum. The service was exemplary. One million stars!

Quelque Chose - Westboro

4.2

4.2 (236)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Afternoon Tea

Downtown

About the restaurant

Quelque Chose offers an afternoon tea service that draws on more than a century of English tradition while adding a French-inspired touch that brings the delicate charm of Europe to Westboro Village. In addition to the classic fare of scones, miniature desserts, and bite-sized sandwiches, our towers feature fresh-baked croissants, fine Parisian tea, and our signature macarons. As well as tea, our guests can enjoy steamy coffee drinks, decadent hot chocolate, and sparkling glasses of Prosecco and mimosas.

The afternoon tea still serves its role as a comforting snack and an elegant event for marking occasions, from birthdays and baby showers to just catching up with friends. With a wide selection of food and beverage, there is something for everyone at afternoon tea - just as the Duchess intended.

Top review

Stephanie

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

Delightful spot for afternoon tea. Great selection of teas and the very best macarons including seasonal options.

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