Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Ottawa

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists 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!

Stofa Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (143)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Hintonburg

About the restaurant

Stofa is built on a passion for food, traditional and modern cooking methods, and creativity. We look to the ingredients to bridge the gap between time-honoured techniques and modern progression, producing a comfortable, inventive, and evocative dining experience.

Stofa's name represents a place of warmth and comfort where people can gather to eat, drink and be with friends. We proudly support local and sustainable products, and participate in the farm and food community, all while providing guests with vibrant and engaging food presented in an approachable yet innovative dining setting.

Located in the vibrant Wellington West area of Ottawa, Stofa offers a 3 or 5 course table d'hote menu which changes regularly. We offer patio dining (weather dependent) and have a private room available for large groups or professional meetings.

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Brenda

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Fantastic birthday dinner - service was attentive and kind - food was hot, fresh and delicious - wine suggestions were fun and delicious. Loved the ambient music at just the right level for conversation.

Aiāna

4.9

4.9 (545)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Driven to provide a dining experience unlike any other, Aiāna's cuisine reflects a harmonious balance between classic cooking techniques and contemporary recipes. Whether a memorable meal; handcrafted cocktail or a glass of carefully curated wine, Aiana delivers distinctly Canadian cuisine and impeccable hospitality – all from the pulse of Ottawa’s bustling downtown.

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Adriana

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

We had an amazing experience and would definitely go again!

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Experience

A la Carte Reservation

Experience

Tasting Menu

North and Navy

4.8

4.8 (1879)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

A Northern Italian kitchen inspired by the Bacari of Venice.

Our menu is inspired by tradition and dictated by the quality and availability of ingredients. We play off the similarities between the climates of Eastern Ontario and Northeast Italy, and create our take on classic dishes made with seasonal game, seafood and vegetables. Plus, sometimes we’ll just add whatever we want.

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Abdulrhman

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food and amazing staff. Our bartender Logan was thorough with his explanation of the menu + makes a great cocktail

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Experience

Menù Degustation

Giovanni's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (635)

CAN$51 and over

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Giovanni�s Ristorante, which you can find in Ottawa, Ontario, is proud of its reputation for serving some of the finest Italian cuisine in the surrounding area. The staff insists upon only the finest ingredients like AAA steaks and seafood taken fresh from the sea. Guests will also enjoy the lovely d�cor, which is filled with gleaming crystal, in addition to the food at Giovanni�s Ristorante. One great way to start your meal at Giovanni�s Ristorante is with one of the excellent soups, such as the minestrone or the stracciatella. When you make it to the main meal, you might try one of the veal dishes. The veal marsala, with mushrooms and a wine sauce, is just one of many options.

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James

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding experience from the valet, to the maître D , to the awesome table service great wine and top notch food makes this restaurant AWESOME.

Arlo - Ottawa

4.8

4.8 (867)

CAN$51 and over

Continental

Downtown

About the restaurant

Arlo is a neighbourhood restaurant & wine with natural wine, comforting food & good tunes in a laid back and cozy environment. Outdoor seating & private dining available.

Chef Jamie Stunt's simple but refined dishes inspired by the people and places we love.

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FateemaVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Food and service were both delightful. Excellent menu items, and our server was super helpful and on the ball. Bonus points for being extra attentive to allergy alerts. Thanks for a lovely dining experience!

Beckta

4.8

4.8 (354)

CAN$51 and over

Contemporary Canadian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Legendary Canadian Cuisine featuring signature Canadian products, all delivered with high-touch hospitality. Beckta offers a constantly changing a-la-carte and two tasting menus daily in both our our fine dining rooms with luxurious seating, or a more casual vibe in our delightful wine bar area that features daily food specials. Multiple private dining rooms are also available for larger groups or more intimate requests. Recipient of 19 consecutive CAA 4-Diamond Awards. Please contact us at info@beckta.com for inquiries.

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ChuckVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The ambience, the food, the service we’re all excellent. A great experience.

The Shore Club - Ottawa

4.7

4.7 (1763)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Seafood

ByWard Market

About the restaurant

The Shore Club Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge features the freshest seafood and tender steaks served in surroundings of understated luxury. Soaring ceilings, stunning original artwork and cool blue and green hues contribute to an elegant atmosphere that is second to none in Ottawa. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers in our signature lounge, or descend to our dining room to experience all our signature menu has to offer. The Shore Club is perfect for a casual, drop-in visit, or a long-planned special occasion. Allow our professional team to cater to your every wish.

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Elizabeth

Dined 3 days ago

A very nice casual chic spot in Ottawa to grab some really great food for a decent price.

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Popular dish

Fresh Raw Oysters

Soif Bar à vin

4.7

4.7 (522)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Wine Bar

Gatineau

About the restaurant

Real wine. Real food. Real people.
Real wine is what we love — wines that reflect a place and time, made from grapes grown with love and respect for the land. Our chef works with local and seasonal produce, to offer delicious, unpretentious dishes that shine with food.

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Stephanie

Dined on May 10, 2025

A nice gem in Gatineau with reasonable prices, less salt on the fries would make the experience even better! Thank you

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Experience

Fabien Jouves

Restaurant e18hteen

4.6

4.6 (1632)

CAN$51 and over

Steak

ByWard Market

About the restaurant

Offering an elevated dine-in experience as well as takeout, Restaurant e18hteen boasts high-ceilings, stone walls and an elegant fireplace sure to impress your eyes. Recognized as one of Ottawa's Top Steak & Seafood Restaurants for the last twenty years, Chef David Godsoe focuses on "Canadian Freestyle Cuisine" and multi-course tasting menus updated weekly. Our dishes are created using only the finest seasonal ingredients brought in by local farmers whom we've cultivated a relationship with over many years. E18hteen’s gourmet experience is perfect for the business professional, the socialite or a romantic diner.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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DanVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The best food I have had in ages and I eat out at good restaurants a lit

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Chateaubriand For Two

Luxe Bistro

4.6

4.6 (29)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Bistro

ByWard Market

About the restaurant

While maintaining an excellent reputation for food quality and service, Luxe offers a modern and fun focus on popular food trends. All while serving the best steak in Downtown Ottawa!
We are known for our signature Brunch, seafood and cocktails. Our groups can enjoy private dining areas, our vegetarian/ vegan friends are welcome to special menu items, and Happy Hour is a hit daily from 2-6pm... cheap drinks and oysters! Join us this summer on our Gorgeous patio space.

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Jeff

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

My wife and I went for a celebratory dinner! The service staff was attentive, responsive, and pleasant while the food was prepared to perfection. All round, an amazing dining experience.

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Experience

Byward Vibes

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