Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
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268 Preston StGreat local large tapas that is walking distance.
Gelato, baked goods, coffee and lunch. What more could you ask for in the heart of Little Italy!
7 locals recommend
Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana Ltd
200 Preston StGelato, baked goods, coffee and lunch. What more could you ask for in the heart of Little Italy!
Gelatini Gelato
344 Preston StPistachio gelato is hand-shelled and roasted and is the best you'll ever have!
Authentic Greek baked goods and lunch snacks. Steps away from our apartment!
7 locals recommend
Nutty Greek Bake Shop
490 Rochester StAuthentic Greek baked goods and lunch snacks. Steps away from our apartment!
Famous for its thin-crust pizza. Try its signature Robertos if you love mushrooms!
12 locals recommend
Roberto Pizza
348 Preston StFamous for its thin-crust pizza. Try its signature Robertos if you love mushrooms!
May's Garden Restaurant
122 Preston StSpicy and authentic northern Chinese cuisine.
A corner store with a famous deli. Sandwiches are cheap and delicious. Pasta to go. On Fridays, they have the most delicious mussels.
25 locals recommend
Di Rienzo's Grocery
111 Beech StA corner store with a famous deli. Sandwiches are cheap and delicious. Pasta to go. On Fridays, they have the most delicious mussels.
Mainstay Coffee Company
1111a Wellington St. WLicensed and you can get a great beer too.
Kiko Sushi Bar
349 Preston StYummy sushi!
Meadows Lunch
455 Preston StGreat cheap breakfast
Bridgehead Roastery and Coffeehouse
130 Anderson StDrinks & Nightlife
The Moonroom
442 Preston StCute local place just down the street.
Tooth and Nail Brewing Company
3 Irving AveNice place to try some local beers.
Just around the corner with a huge patio. It has hundreds of beers around the world for sampling.
95 locals recommend
Pub Italia
434 Preston StJust around the corner with a huge patio. It has hundreds of beers around the world for sampling.
Sightseeing
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayNear the canal and just a great place to walk to and enjoy.
Parks & Nature
Arboretum
ArboretumGreat to run or walk through. Close to the canal and experimental farm.
A great place to see animals and learn about farming for the kids.
43 locals recommend
Central Experimental Farm
960 Carling AveA great place to see animals and learn about farming for the kids.
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueGreat for a run or walk.
Shopping
Flock Boutique
1275 Wellington St. WCute local women's clothing store supporting Canadian designers.
Great second hand store if you are looking for treasures.
6 locals recommend
Society of St. Vincent De Paul (Ottawa)
1273 Wellington St. WGreat second hand store if you are looking for treasures.
Essentials
Marché Hintonburg Market
1059 Wellington St. WSmall and local essentials type store.
Parkdale Park
366 Parkdale AveGreat to pick up produce and flowers.
Entertainment & Activities
The Gladstone Theatre
910 Gladstone AveLocal plays and live theatre.
Plant Recreation Centre
930 Somerset St WGreat recreational centre.