Top Best French Restaurants in Ottawa

"Located in a sunken nook between the Fairmont Château Laurier and the ByWard Market area, Métropolitain’s patio offers some Parisian flair. Gather at a table or cuddle on an outdoor sofa and enjoy the lit-up trees in the evening. Plus, take advantage of discounted menu items during Hill Hour (weekdays, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to close)!"

"This traditional French brasserie is a must-go with a stunning raw bar, wines and cocktails, a mesmerizing charcuterie and cheese board, and tons of French classics. Reopens June 11th.Address: 700 Sussex Dr, OttawaPhone: 613-562-1160Website"

"St. Martha's Brasserie in Orleans is serving up a special Valentine's Day menu. The cost is $65 per person, and includes a starter, main dish and dessert. It's available for pick up on Feb. 12, 13 and 14."

"What is it: The restaurant attached to the famous French cooking school’s only Canadian campus—and the first outside of Europe. Why go: This is the place for upscale French cuisine in Ottawa. The cooking school and the restaurant are located in a beautiful old mansion that is worth a visit on its own."

"This Chelsea restaurant is mixing Québécois and French touches on a hearty sugar shack menu that features a meaty duck confit and pork belly dish (both in the one dish, that is) and pea soup with smoked duck, plus an array of sweet maple treats. It’s available Tuesday to Sunday for pick-up; an advance order is required."

"This inconspicuous bakery in a corner of the Byward Market building is something of a mecca for tourists, and it’s all because of their maple-lead shaped, Canada-emblazoned cookies – or “Obama cookies,” as they’re now known. Le Moulin de Provence has a huge selection of pastries, cakes, and lunch snacks, but it’s the bright red cookies that Obama was photographed with during his visit to the Canadian capital in 2009 that have made it famous. Naturally, my brother and I absolutely had to try them, although we opted for the even more touristy “Trudeau cookies,” which feature photos of the Canadian Prime Minister instead."

"Le Moulin de Provence is one of the top-rated bakeries in Ottawa, located at 55 ByWard Market Square. Le Moulin de Provence was highlighted when Obama had visited this place on his first Ottawa trip. Since that time, one of the most famous baked items, ‘Obama Cookie,’ came into being."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Delightful Tastes (@delightfulottawa) on Oct 17, 2018 at 6:37am PDT"

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"Got takeout, and it was some of the best sushi I've had in Ottawa. Definitely better than a place around Merivale & Baseline that I won't n..."