Eating Out

Ottawa's status as an international capital and our ethnic diversity has created an exciting dining scene in Ottawa. The city offers a plethora of excellent restaurants many of which are conveniently located in the downtown core - in the historic By Ward Market, along Elgin Street, in "Chinatown" on Somerset Street West, and in "Little Italy" on Preston Street. Preston Street has received city approval for the semi-official name of "Corso Italia". From haute cuisine to the more contemporary and exotic ethnic foods, the region features a wonderful range of delicious fare. Food to suit just about any taste can be found - from African to Afghani, Canadian to French, German to Greek, from Lebanese to Mexican, Spanish to Sri Lankan, Thai to Turkish, vegetarian to Vietnamese and many others.