These Ottawa region restaurants were named among the most romantic in Canada for 2025

Delicious food and dreamy vibes await.

Lead Writer, Travel

Love is in the air! These Ottawa restaurants just ranked among the most romantic in Canada, and if you're looking for a dreamy date night spot, you might want to make a reservation.

Online restaurant reservation service OpenTable recently revealed the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in Canada for 2025, highlighting "hot spots that diners will fall in love with."

The ranking was created by looking at over 900,000 diner reviews as well as factors like diner ratings, reservation demand and the percentage of reviews with the tag "romantic."

Of the 100 featured spots, 59 Ontario restaurants, including three from the Ottawa region, made the list.

You can enjoy enchanting Italian vibes, delicious Canadian cuisine and more at these spots in the area.

Riviera Ottawa is a spacious venue near Parliament Hill that offers classic dishes and "some of Ottawa’s best cocktails," according to the website. The menu includes lobster spaghetti, steak frites, and more.

Arôme —Casino du Lac Leamy is located in Gatineau, just minutes from downtown Ottawa. The restaurant offers lake views, brunch, and all-you-can-eat specials.

The final Ottawa restaurant included in the roundup was North and Navy — a Northern Italian kitchen inspired by the Bacari of Venice that serves authentic dishes like pasta and tiramisu.

If you're hoping to impress your date, these romantic Ottawa region restaurants offer delicious meals and dreamy atmospheres.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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