Atelier - Ottawa, Ontario

Don't let the understated decor/exterior facade of this restaurant fool you-- this was one of the best dining experiences my husband and I had the opportunity to experience locally. Amazing foods and expert service were provided. A 40 course meal seems daunting but everything is portioned to be eaten in 1-2 ... bites which meant we got to sample a bevy of delectable bites, each with their own sauces/toppings that made them all different. Despite the difference the meal follows a cohesive progression and it is a joy to get to taste so many different items. I even got to finally try a few foods I had been interested in trying but has never had the opportunity to before. All in all a wonderful experience. It would be difficult to say what stood out the most out of everything as it was all amazing! The pictures taken don't include all courses as we were enthusiastically eating before I'd remember to snap a photo. All in all a wonderful dining experience! Read more

We had a fantastic experience at Atelier celebrating our wedding anniversary. Excellent service! We had the 40-course menu with wine pairing and it was fabulous! Every bite was a beautiful work of art and absolutely delicious - the wine pairings were so interesting! A very unique and enjoyable experience! Special ... shout out to the chef responsible for the exquisite desserts - we'll be dreaming about those for days! :) Read more

Best of the best. Dishes, service and atmosphere are at the top! Glad I got to celebrate my Bday at Atelier

I started with the “sage advice” cocktail. Delicious, but disappointed they put persecco in it instead of champagne per the menu. Service was very good, but a a few times we had to wait for plates while dishes were already on the table. My wife had the ... “bespoke” wine pairing and I had the “full”; on three occasions we were served the same wine which I found odd. The wines should be different labels in my opinion. The uni, baked oyster and pork belly were all amazing, the Foie Gras with focaccia took the cake in my opinion. We did the 40 bites tasting menu which comes in six “waves” with multiple dishes at once. Food was amazing overall I just felt the experience didn’t match the price tag - which of course can be remedied with small changes. Incredible overall and definitely recommended. Read more

This place was incredible from start to finish! The food was so well crafted and detailed it was hard to remember all the waitress said about each course. The staff were warm and friendly, and checked in on us many times to ensure all was going to our liking. And ... at the end, they ensured we left with a laugh and smile. Highly recommend if you enjoy food and wish to have an experience of a lifetime!!! Read more