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Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, ON

Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.4 (1128)
CAN$30 and under
Unspecified
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Wilfrid's is an award-winning restaurant in Ottawa offering a wide selection of culinary creations. Our Executive Chef and his team are famous for their superb selection of regional Canadian cuisine.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David De Bernardi
  • Catering
    With four elegant ballrooms and 12 meeting rooms, Fairmont Château Laurier can help you plan your special event, wedding, meeting or conference. For more information call 613-241-1414 or visit us at www.fairmont.com/laurier
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Cross street
    Mackenzie and Rideau
  • Parking details
    self-parking is available within a short distance from the hotel.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Wilfrid's Brunch

    CA$69.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience Family Brunch as only the Fairmont Chateau Laurier can present brunch, in a castle. You can be sure that all of your old favorites, and a few soon to be new favorites, await you at the Wilfrid’s weekends from 11:30am-1:30pm adults $69, children $34.50. Please note that there is no self-parking available on site. Payment is due at the restaurant.
    Wilfrid's Brunch Photo

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What 1,128 people are saying

Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Great for scenic views

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wilfrid's Restaurant at Fairmont Chateau Laurier offers a "perfect experience" with "delicious food" and "first-class service." The elegant venue is ideal for celebrations, with standout brunch offerings and attentive staff. While some found the buffet and service inconsistent, many praised the "sumptuous spread" and overall dining experience.
1,128 Reviews
  1. Kathreen

    Toronto / Ontario5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've had the Sunday brunch at Wilfred's before. Our primary reason for going was the legendary maple crepes. They used to serve them in a tray individually laid out. Now, they are stacked in a serving dish. This results in some of the crepes being dry. Their eggs benedict looked very appetizing but the bread was hard so we couldn't enjoy it too much. The scrambled eggs were also dry. I noticed as well that they did not serve any smoked salmon. The rest of the food was good but for the price you pay for this brunch and the setting, I expected near perfection. This is what I did not get. I hope this was a one-off for that day and that the actual buffet is far better than it was for us.

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  2. Debbie

    Ottawa5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for brunch to celebrate a 75th birthday. Overall the experience was pleasant however a few things should be noted. The food while good was somewhat lacking, it would have been nice if one could have gotten made to order eggs ie omelettes. Also the selection of cheeses was beyond mundane. Surely the Fairmount can do better than run of the mill Brie and cheddar. Also the quality of the coffee was sorely lacking and the $17 charged for a single glass of Prosecco was outrageous. All in all we found the quality of the buffet did not warrant its cost. We will not be returning nor would we recommend it.

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  3. Lauretta

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserve with an appetite! Delicious breakfast dishes, lunch entrees, salads, fruits, seafood, and dessert table! Excellent service!
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your compliments with us. We hope to welcome you again one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian Director of Restaurants & Bars

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  4. Nancy

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perhaps a bit understaffed? Some confusion and delays getting menus and coffee to start, but server was extremely nice.
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on June 6, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Rest assured that we do take your comments to heart! We hope to welcome you again one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian Director of Restaurants & Bars

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  5. Gary

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Très cher. Mais service impeccable. Choix remarquable. Certains desserts étaient plutôt moyens. Une très belle expérience pour ma mère, qui avait 98 ans lors de notre visite!
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on June 6, 2025
    Merci d’avoir pris le temps de nous faire part de vos commentaires. Soyez assurés que nous prenons vos commentaires à cœur. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau un jour bientôt. Cordialement, Mike Kazarian Directeur restaurants et bars

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  6. Richard

    Toronto / Ontario15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always! As is the service- first class!!!
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on May 15, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your compliments with us. We hope to welcome you again one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian General Manager, Wilfrid’s and La Terrasse

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  7. Daniel VIP

    Ottawa29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The wait staff were lovely, but the food and choice were a little underwhelming for such a nice restaurant/hotel. Prefer the Westin buffet.
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on May 15, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Rest assured that we take your comments to heart. We hope to welcome you again one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian General Manager, Wilfrid’s and La Terrasse

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  8. Martina

    Toronto / Ontario6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect experience for the Mother’s Day Brunch! We’ll be back!
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on May 15, 2025
    We are delighted that your Mother's Day celebration was a memorable one and we hope to welcome you again one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian General Manager, Wilfrid’s and La Terrasse

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  9. Marc

    Ottawa1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not what you come to expect from a restaurant in the prestigious Château Laurier. Chairs were dirty, table sticky. Meals were mediocre, eggs undercooked. Waitress did not check in after plate drop off. We came for the buffet breakfast but turned to the menu as we were not inspired by the spread. Management needs to hit reset on this place.

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  10. Meg VIP

    Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited significant time even to be acknowledged. Server never returned to ask if we needed anything. Buffet below average quality of food. We had a better breakfast buffet at the Delta hotel the day before. Save your money and dine elsewhere! Very disappointing considering the high on line reviews and a Fairmont property.
    Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on May 15, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We hope to welcome you again one day soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian General Manager, Wilfrid’s and La Terrasse

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Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier is rated 4.4 stars by 1128 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier

1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mackenzie and Rideau
  • Neighborhood
    ByWard Market
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    self-parking is available within a short distance from the hotel.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David De Bernardi
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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