Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Ottawa, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Canadians seem to have specific opinions. Dining brands in Canada have a long and storied history—and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, Canadian restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about Canadian dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across Canada are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Ottawa that are listed as "fine dining" on Tripadvisor. Locals are sure to see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Perspectives Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (228 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 525 Legget Dr Brookstreet Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2W2 Canada
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#29. Mati

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (91 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 428 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 4N2 Canada
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#28. Sur Lie French Restaurant Ottawa

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (126 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 110 Murray St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5M6 Canada
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#27. Arome Seafood & Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (433 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3, Boulevard Du Casino, Gatineau, Quebec J8Y 6X4 Canada
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#26. Social

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (426 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 537 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6Z6 Canada
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#25. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Ottawa Manor

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (302 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 529 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 0G3 Canada
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#24. Zoe's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (380 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1 Rideau St Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8S7 Canada
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#23. Wilfrid's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (360 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1 Rideau St Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8S7 Canada
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#22. Fauna Ottawa

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (297 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 425 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1Y7 Canada
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#21. Sterling

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (588 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 835 rue Jacques-Cartier, Gatineau, Quebec J8T 2W3 Canada
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#20. Al's Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (330 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 327 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1M5 Canada
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#19. Signatures Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (205 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, European
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 453 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6R4 Canada
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#18. Le Cellier

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (186 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: European, Portuguese
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 49, Saint-Jacques Street, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 2Y5 Canada
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#17. North and Navy

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (249 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 226 Nepean St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0B8 Canada
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#16. Stofa Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (79 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: International, Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1356 Wellington St W, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3C3 Canada
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#15. Le Baccara

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (399 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, European
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1 boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, Quebec J8Y 6W3 Canada
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#14. Cucina da Vito

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (244 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2701 St. Joseph Blvd Orleans, Ottawa, Ontario K1C 1G4 Canada
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#13. The Shore Club

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (512 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9H4 Canada
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#12. Carben Food + Drink

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (155 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1100 Wellington St W, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 2Y7 Canada
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#11. Giovanni's Restaurant & Lounge

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (479 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 362 Preston St, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 4M7 Canada
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#10. Restaurant E18hteen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (466 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 18 York St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5S6 Canada
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#9. Riviera

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (422 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 62 Sparks St Ottawa, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5A8 Canada
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#8. NeXT

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (921 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6400 Hazeldean Rd, Stittsville, Ottawa, Ontario K2S 1S4 Canada
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#7. The Whalesbone Oyster House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (457 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 430 Bank St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1Y8 Canada
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#6. Supply and Demand Foods & Raw Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (292 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1335 Wellington St W, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3B6 Canada
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#5. Courtyard Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (469 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 21 George St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8W5 Canada
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#4. 1 Elgin

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (435 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1 Elgin Street National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5W1 Canada
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#3. Atelier

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (365 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 540 Rochester St, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 4M1 Canada
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#2. Beckta Dining & Wine

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,577 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 150 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1L4 Canada
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#1. Gezellig

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (947 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Canadian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 337 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 0E7 Canada
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