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Fauna, Ottawa, ON

Fauna

4.7
4.7
1422 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
fauna is about the things we love: eating and drinking with friends and family in a fun space. Our menu is seasonally driven and we support local farmers and producers wherever possible. We love the neighborhood and the space and are so happy to be open in Centretown.


We like to have fun in the kitchen. We serve small plates so you can try more than one dish. We use local ingredients wherever possible. We’re inspired by where we live, places we’ve been and things we’d like to do.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (613) 563-2862
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jon Svazas
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Frank St
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • New Years Eve 2025

    CA$150.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Our New Year’s Eve Set Menu will be six courses for $150 per person (No HST this year) plus gratuity. We will not be able to accommodate vegetarian / vegan dietary restrictions for dinner on this evening. Early seatings begin at 5:30 / 5:45 / 6:00 / 6:15 and 6:30 with a dining time of two and half to two hours and forty five minutes. Second seatings times start from 8:15 to 9:15. Menu will be posted online in early December.

What 1,422 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Ottawa

    Contemporary Canadian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fauna captivates with its "impeccable and delicious" dishes and "wonderful ingredients." Diners appreciate the "very knowledgeable and approachable staff" and "creative and inspired" menu. While some found service inconsistent, highlights include "amazing food" and "thoughtful" wine pairings. The vibrant atmosphere is perfect for food enthusiasts seeking a memorable dining experience.

1,423 Reviews
  1. Joe

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice place. The food was excellent but priced a bit high for what you get. Great service - the atmosphere is lovely but it can get really loud

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  2. Graham

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an excellent meal and great service. The food has never disappointed and this was our fourth time. One of the best in ottawa. One down side, it is pricy, but worth it.

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  3. olivia

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service superb. The main critique was a poor wine options list for by the glass.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly the best food ever!! And amazing service and ambience.

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  5. Keelin

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible as always. I would recommend the soft shell to every patron. Yum.

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  6. tom

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love the food. Always different and always amazing.

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  7. Cam-Tu

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love Fauna. The food is a hit every time. The ambience is welcoming and romantic. It makes for a wonderful dinner spot every, single time. Will definitely be back!

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  8. Melodie

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing service and amazing ambiance.

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  9. Joan

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fauna is definitely worth a visit. The staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and the menu was innovative. The decor was fun and the ambience inviting, however a bit noisy. Though Fauna is a bit pricy, I will definitely return.

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  10. Todd

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. Great service, amazing drinks and incredible food!!

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FAQs

Fauna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 563-2862.

Fauna is rated 4.7 stars by 1422 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Fauna

425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Frank St
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jon Svazas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (613) 563-2862
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.
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