Atelier

A culinary masterpiece! My wife and I had the most amazing anniversary dinner! The place was super romantic, and the food was out of this world. Every bite was a total flavor bomb. We loved how they played around with different stuff, like using liquid nitrogen. And that dessert with the floating balloon? Mind blown! The wine pairings were perfect too. Definitely a place to remember.

Atelier is the #1 restaurant in Canada, and one of the best dining experiences in the world. It deserves 3 Michelin stars and is quite frankly better than most Michelin star restaurants. Each bite is an incredible flavor journey with a well defined beginning middle and end. Every plate is a visual work of art with microscopic details that were careful placed by tweezers. This is a 40 course, 4 hour journey that is likely the best meal you will ever eat! Good news for those in Ottawa, the menu changes constantly, so after a year you will find a very different menu (while keeping a few favorites). Finally I will add that our waiter was incredible in his detailed descriptions of each dish, and really felt like our guide and our friend for 4 hours. If food and creativity excite you, then Atelier is a bucket list experience you need in your life!

This restaurant truly offers a one-of-a-kind experience! I made reservations at Atelier to celebrate my husband's birthday. While the building's exterior and the atmosphere inside were more understated than we expected, we were immediately greeted with warmth by our server, Madie. She was incredibly knowledgeable about each dish, providing detailed explanations and even recommending the ideal order to enjoy them, which made a big difference. The 40-course tasting menu consists of bite-sized portions, so it's surprisingly manageable. As for the flavors, it really depends on your palate—some dishes stood out more for us than others, but that’s part of the adventure. Overall, Atelier offers a unique and creative dining journey, perfect for anyone open to trying something different. Highly recommended if you're looking for an unforgettable culinary experience!

I have been raving about my experience all weekend. Atelier was easily the best dining experience I’ve had in my life. The food was incredible. The ‘waves’ of courses were cohesive, explorative, unique, and an absolute delight to enjoy. Foods I would typically avoid, I found myself loving- a true testament to the artistry and talent of Atelier. The service was prompt and educated on every plate and drink. The ambience was subtle and classy with an air of comfort. Atelier was worth every cent and once I recover financially, I’ll be sure to be back. :)

Greatest dining experience I’ve ever encountered in Canada, Definitely Ottawa’s most exclusive. Delight to experience the true passion for the culinary arts this place has to offer. An experience to speak about for ages.

I love, love, love this restaurant. The food is overwhelming. The service is exceptional. The cocktails are divine. If Bibendum ever decides to come to Ottawa, he would definitely be giving out the stars. An amazing experience for your pallet at a very reasonable price.

The most amazing anniversary dinner! Our waitress was lovely and knowledgeable, and the food was of course spectacular. We especially enjoyed the foie gras, duck, black cod, short rib, tuna sashimi, squid ink tortellini and the honeycomb meringue! So wonderful!

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!

A culinary masterpiece! My wife and I had the most amazing anniversary dinner! The place was super romantic, and the food was out of this world. Every bite was a total flavor bomb. We loved how they played around with different stuff, like using liquid nitrogen. And that dessert with the floating balloon? Mind blown! The wine pairings were perfect too. Definitely a place to remember.

Atelier is the #1 restaurant in Canada, and one of the best dining experiences in the world. It deserves 3 Michelin stars and is quite frankly better than most Michelin star restaurants. Each bite is an incredible flavor journey with a well defined beginning middle and end. Every plate is a visual work of art with microscopic details that were careful placed by tweezers. This is a 40 course, 4 hour journey that is likely the best meal you will ever eat! Good news for those in Ottawa, the menu changes constantly, so after a year you will find a very different menu (while keeping a few favorites). Finally I will add that our waiter was incredible in his detailed descriptions of each dish, and really felt like our guide and our friend for 4 hours. If food and creativity excite you, then Atelier is a bucket list experience you need in your life!

This restaurant truly offers a one-of-a-kind experience! I made reservations at Atelier to celebrate my husband's birthday. While the building's exterior and the atmosphere inside were more understated than we expected, we were immediately greeted with warmth by our server, Madie. She was incredibly knowledgeable about each dish, providing detailed explanations and even recommending the ideal order to enjoy them, which made a big difference. The 40-course tasting menu consists of bite-sized portions, so it's surprisingly manageable. As for the flavors, it really depends on your palate—some dishes stood out more for us than others, but that’s part of the adventure. Overall, Atelier offers a unique and creative dining journey, perfect for anyone open to trying something different. Highly recommended if you're looking for an unforgettable culinary experience!

I have been raving about my experience all weekend. Atelier was easily the best dining experience I’ve had in my life. The food was incredible. The ‘waves’ of courses were cohesive, explorative, unique, and an absolute delight to enjoy. Foods I would typically avoid, I found myself loving- a true testament to the artistry and talent of Atelier. The service was prompt and educated on every plate and drink. The ambience was subtle and classy with an air of comfort. Atelier was worth every cent and once I recover financially, I’ll be sure to be back. :)

Greatest dining experience I’ve ever encountered in Canada, Definitely Ottawa’s most exclusive. Delight to experience the true passion for the culinary arts this place has to offer. An experience to speak about for ages.

I love, love, love this restaurant. The food is overwhelming. The service is exceptional. The cocktails are divine. If Bibendum ever decides to come to Ottawa, he would definitely be giving out the stars. An amazing experience for your pallet at a very reasonable price.

The most amazing anniversary dinner! Our waitress was lovely and knowledgeable, and the food was of course spectacular. We especially enjoyed the foie gras, duck, black cod, short rib, tuna sashimi, squid ink tortellini and the honeycomb meringue! So wonderful!

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!