Atelier

Wow!! Could not be more impressed with the dining service and food at Atelier. The food experience is one of a kind and easily one of my favorite restaurants in Ottawa. Every meal was a different and unique experience from the other and I was so excited for the next round to come out. The service was top notch, could not have asked for better. Definitely on the pricier side but highly recommend if you are looking for a unique dining experience.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!