Best Historic Restaurants in ByWard Market

We loved our High Tea at Zoey’s. The atmosphere, the food and the service were top notch. Shout out to the excellent Garrick who made the whole experience even better. We were celebrating 2 birthdays and were treated to a special treat on the house - unexpected and lovely.

The shareable steak and ravioli Bianca is out of this world. I just can’t get past it. The only other dish I have ordered here is the Mediterranean bowl, which I couldn’t get past for quite a while either. You can’t go wrong on either of these dishes!

Fairouz can do no wrong. We went to a different restaurant prior and wanted to leave so bad, and we were glad to get this reservation within 15 mins of checking the app to book it. Here’s to making a last minute decision for my birthday dinner. The meat platter was amazing, quick to bring to the table. An intimate ambiance for a date night, and great Arabi playlist of course

Another successful date night at the Albion Rooms! We were excited to come back to try this weeks features and truly appreciate the new chefs creativity and skills! The Gochujang chicken wings were a standout dish. The texture was on point—crispy skin with juicy meat inside. Nicely glazed with gorgeous presentation. Nothing makes me happier than being served a dish that is almost to beautiful to eat. The 1871 burger had all the right elements. The patty was thick, smoky and juicy. Toppings were plentiful and the bun was soft yet sturdy enough to hold everything together. It managed to be a hearty and satisfying meal while still providing gourmet taste. A big thanks to Warren, the Smoked Pineapple Express was next level. The perfect balance of smokiness, sweet and tart flavours. Loved the pinapple jerky, every detail of this cocktail was well thought out and executed with precision. Our server Nik was warm yet professional and ensured we had a memorable experience. It is obvious the staff here take pride in what they do. I can hardly wait until our next visit!

Truly, the best meatballs and a must while in Ottawa! Moist, tender angus beef nestled in a deep rich San Marzano tomato sauce accompanied by the most buttery toasted focaccia for sopping up all the goodness! The KFC cauliflower also exceeded our expectations! Not drowned in a typical jarred buffalo sauce but rather spiced to enhance and not to hide the flavours of this brassica. Our server made every guest feel like a VIP. He was very prompt, polite, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the food, wine and cocktails. 10/10. Well done. We will be back!