Vain In Versailles Bistro

4.5

113 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary French

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Gluten-free-friendly
Good for special occasions

A new contemporary conscious French Bistro, serving a gluten free forward menu with imaginative cuisine.
We create a matrimony with local and seasonal ingredients and beautiful dishes, thoughtful cocktails and carefully chosen wines and to create stimulating experiences with creative gastronome approaches. Open now from Tuesday-Saturday from 5pm-10/11pm.

Private affairs, bookings and tastings also available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, European, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 695-4505
Website
https://vivbistro.ca/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering available Tuesday-Sunday. Delivery available as well staff for hire to cater and serve for events.
Private party facilities
Entire bistro seats 40-50 people for beautiful private events.

Location
424 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Cross street
Preston St
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

La Veille de Noël / Christmas Eve at Versailles!
CA$70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Célébrez Noël avec une expérience culinaire inoubliable au Versailles. Notre menu festif exclusif rassemble des ingrédients de saison dans un repas raffiné inspiré. Venez partager un moment chaleureux et convivial. // Celebrate Christmas with an unforgettable dining experience at Vain in Versailles. Our exclusive holiday menu at Versailles brings together seasonal ingredients in a beautifully curated feast. Join us for a warm and inviting evening. Prix tout inclus, Remboursement pour annulation jusqu'à 48h a l'avance // Price all included, Refund for cancellation up to 48h in advance
Winter Dinner Table d'hôte - $45 special
CA$45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
At Versailles, we cherish the art of gathering. Indulge together with our exquisite table d'hôte menu, available every Tuesday-Thursday 5pm to 7pm. Au Versailles nous chérissons l'art de se réunir. Faites-vous plaisir en dégustant notre exquise table d'hôte, disponible tous les mardis-jeudi de 17h à 19h.
Holiday Monthly Gluten Free Boulangerie Pop Up!
Dec 28, 2024 only
Available from 11:30-3pm. Drop in and dine OR have your chance to pick up and buy some incredible and fresh: Gluten Free Croissants ( chocolatine available) Gluten Free Artisanal Loaf Gluten Free Eclairs & More feature baked delicious goods and patisserie Aiolis, Confiture Gelee Local/ International/ Natural French Wines

Pains et Beurre - Bread and ButterCA$9.00
bread & butter butter and bread made personally by our chef de cuisine in house
Foret Lumineuse - Bright ForestCA$17.00
seasonal mushrooms, watercress, black garlic, pomme de terre pureè, cauliflower, beets
Soup - (8oz) CA$18.00
pureed spiced carrot, roasted ginger
Seasonal salad CA$23.00
quinoa, sweet potato, arugula, confit garlic crémeux
Croquettes CA$19.00
spinach puree, beet and chickpea poichichade, courgette
Spätzle CA$25.00
hand rolled gluten free, vegan Spätzle, wild mushroom, brussels sprouts
Seitan Gnocchi CA$26.00
garlic, turmeric, asparagus crema, fried kale
Daube à la provençale (4oz) CA$32.00
sous vide sirloin, carrots, potatoes, tomato, slow cooked stew
Confit de Canard - Duck Confit CA$29.00
aligot, duck jus, roasted parsnips , mint cilantro, chutney
Crepe Bison CA$33.00
braised bison cheek, sweet potato puree, carrots, pickled jalapeño
Agneau - LambCA$35.00
lamb confit, polenta, croquettes, celery remoulade, jus

Sucrés

Pâte à choux - Choux pastryCA$15.00
large and in charge choux pastry, stuffed with brigadeiro white chocolate & caramel for dipping
TartCA$15.00
pistachio creme, rhubarb, gluten free pie crust
FromageCA$29.00
seasonal cheeses, smoked meats, preserves, nuts, bread and other accoutrement

What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Ottawa
Innovative
Ottawa
Gluten-free-friendly
Ottawa
Healthy
Ottawa
Vegetarian-friendly
Ottawa
Innovative
Ottawa
Gluten-free-friendly
Ottawa
Healthy
Ottawa
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

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Vain In Versailles Bistro is a delightful gem for gluten-free dining enthusiasts, offering a "highly highly recommend" experience with its exceptional French cuisine. Guests rave about the "fully gluten free" menu, attentive service, and beautiful presentation. This charming spot on Preston Street impresses with inventive cocktails, a cozy atmosphere, and delicious pastries. Ideal for special occasions or simply indulging in a unique culinary adventure.

113 Reviews

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Catharine
Ottawa
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service as usual. It is always a lovely time at VIV.
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Chantal
Ottawa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Ordered a cheese platter to start. It never came out. Second course was the quail served with leeks, pecans and chestnuts. Unfortunately there was entirely too much leek and they were undercooked making them difficult to cut into and taste a bit too strong for my liking. I ended the meal hungry. We thought maybe our waitress misunderstood and would bring the cheese course out after the main course but no. We ordered dessert, a gateau and an eclair. They were both absolutely delicious. We waited almost 30 minutes after finishing our dessert for the bill and we had to flag down our waitress for it. I really wanted to love Vain in Versailles as the ambience is amazing and their menu looked promising. I may give it another whirl and will steer away from their feature menu and get the short rib or duck, I have not decided yet.
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Anna
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As someone who is intolerant to dairy, gluten, nuts and eggs, it was so lovely to go to a restaurant where I could eat nearly almost everything on the menu. What really made the experience outstanding was in fact the service. Hind was our server for the evening and she was genuine, warm and attentive to everyone at our table. Sometimes fine dining can feel very formal and rigid; where the delivery of the service is prioritized over creating an experience for your guests. It was so refreshing and comforting, almost resembling the feeling of having a lovely meal at home with new friends. We all truly felt cared for and we will be back!
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OpentableDiner
VIP
Ottawa
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed my time at Versailles last week with my husband. Celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary and the servers treated us like royalty from start to finish. Fabulous experience for dinner being a celiac human who can never eat anywhere safely, and the wine paring suggestions were spot on. Highly recommend the muscadet with the duck. Exceptional.
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Kim
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice place. Very cute. Too expensive for what is given. Needs more variety of beverages and dairy alternatives for coffee. Tasty food. Loud space.
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Corey
VIP
Toronto
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Another good experience validating the 1st good experience there. Great food, service, and cocktails.
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Emily
Montreal
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is a must for anyone with celiac disease. The entire menu is gluten free and all the food is delicious. It’s very high end, good quality food so definitely recommend going for special occasions!
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Alain
Calgary
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place to enjoy a great meal. While the restaurant is 100% gluten free with many Vegan options is not the only reason to go, its just simply great food. The menu varies on a regular basis, so always something new to discover and enjoy. We would definitely be back.
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Kevin
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional and the service was great. I would highly recommend VIV to anyone. I will definitely be coming back.
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Jeff
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good with decent sized portions. Service was excellent.
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FAQs

Vain In Versailles Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Vain In Versailles Bistro

424 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2

Additional information

Cross street
Preston St
Neighborhood
Little Italy
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, European, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://vivbistro.ca/
Phone number
(613) 695-4505
Catering
Catering available Tuesday-Sunday. Delivery available as well staff for hire to cater and serve for events.
Private party facilities
Entire bistro seats 40-50 people for beautiful private events.

Vain In Versailles Bistro

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

La Veille de Noël / Christmas Eve at Versailles!

Winter Dinner Table d'hôte - $45 special

Holiday Monthly Gluten Free Boulangerie Pop Up!

Menu

Plats

Pains et Beurre - Bread and ButterCA$9.00

Foret Lumineuse - Bright ForestCA$17.00

Soup - (8oz) CA$18.00

Seasonal salad CA$23.00

Croquettes CA$19.00

Spätzle CA$25.00

Seitan Gnocchi CA$26.00

Daube à la provençale (4oz) CA$32.00

Confit de Canard - Duck Confit CA$29.00

Crepe Bison CA$33.00

Agneau - LambCA$35.00

Sucrés

Pâte à choux - Choux pastryCA$15.00

TartCA$15.00

FromageCA$29.00

What 113 people are saying

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