Festival Japan - Ottawa, Ontario

The sushi was not bad. The tempura was a bit soggy, and certainly not nearly as good as I had expected. Considering all the five star ratings I see here, maybe I was expecting too much. Service was, well, okay as well. Nothing spectacular. It ... was quiet for a Friday night, which surprised me. Not sure what their other food items are like. Overall, I'd say it's fine, but definitely not amazing. Read more

Top quality Japanese food. We loved everything we ate and especially the izakaya menu. The buttery soy flaming scallops were delicious. The sushi was super fresh, the chicken yakitori was perfectly grilled and juicy and the udon noodle soup broth was super umami. I loved how the batter on the ... tempura stayed crispy but also melted in your mouth. Definitely will be back. Read more

This restaurant used to be our date night place back in the late 90s. We have not been back since returning from the US. Glad to see that it has endured the times. The food is still high quality and impeccable service. A tad expensive but still worth it. Nice renovations but I ... miss the original tatami rooms that were more intimate and authentic. Read more

Festival Japan remains one of our favourite dining experience. Newly renovated, Wow!! A warm welcoming feeling the moment we arrive. Greeted by courteous, knowledgeable, attentive staff. This authentic Japanese cuisine experience is highly recommended. 😋

Festival Japan has become our go-to Japanese restaurant in Ottawa. The cuisine is unique and something we rarely find in Toronto. However, during our recent visit, we were pleasantly surprised to experience a newly renovated restaurant with a fresh interior and even discover a new izakaya menu. Initially, I was a ... bit hesitant, wondering if our family of five, spanning different ages, would enjoy it as much as our usual selections. To our amazement, every dish we tried left us thoroughly impressed. This culinary experience was a testament to the craftsmanship and expertise of a Japanese Chef who brings decades of skill to every plate. I wholeheartedly recommend every Ottawa resident and visitor to explore the delightful new menu at Festival Japan. Thank you for surpassing our expectations and leaving us more satisfied than ever! Read more