Where Ottawa Magazine March April 2017 | Page 34

Dining
madisons new york grill & Bar
Start spreading the news . Madisons serves a slice of the Big Apple in Ottawa ( not to mention top sirloin and baby back ribs ). A sizzling menu pairs up with sensational cocktails — including originals like the tiki mai-tai , lavender bourbon lemonade and old fashioned bacon . 189 Lyon St N ., 613-695-6262 , Map 4 D5 , madisonsnyc . com
DOWNTOWN
EAST INDIA COMPANY Traditional , innovative Indian dishes served in a welcoming setting decorated with artifacts from colonial India . Enjoy the many culinary pleasures of their hot and cold lunch and dinner buffet , or order off the menu . Catering and party facilities available . Free delivery to downtown hotels . 210 Somerset St . W ., 613-567-4634 . Map 4 E5 eastindiaco . com
PANCHO VILLA MExICANA A summer hot spot with a prime Elgin Street patio , Pancho Villa offers traditional , affordable Mexican cuisine . You ’ ll want to match those burritos , tacos , quesadillas and enchiladas with something cold . Luckily , Pancho ’ s margaritas , daiquiris , sangrias and coladas are as big in size as they are in flavour . It might not be Cancún , but close your eyes in the sun and it will feel mighty close . 361 Elgin St ., 613-234-8872 Map 4 F6
GATINEAU
AROME SEAFOOD AND GRILL At this warm and relaxed location , surf and turf are the house specialties .
A generous brunch is available on Sundays , and many culinary festivals take place throughout the year . It also offers an impressive wine selection . Free parking . Located in the Hilton Lac-Leamy hotel . 3 Boulevard du Casino , 819-790-6410 . Map 1 C1 casinolacleamy . ca
LE BACCARA A recipient of the prestigious CAA- AAA Five Diamond distinction since 2001 , this gourmet restaurant in the Casino du Lac-Leamy serves Frenchinspired cuisine , and the wine cellar houses 450 different varieties as part of a 10,000-bottle collection . With elegant leather armchairs , a fireplace and a separate cigar room , the relaxing ambiance is like no other . A private salon is available , plus free parking . 3 Boulevard du Casino , 819- 772-6210 , Map 1 C1 casinoduquebec . com / lacleamy
BANCO BISTRO This bistro-style restaurant features a revamped menu offering gourmet poutine , homemade pizza , an all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar , grilled chicken , mussels , and much more . Five minutes from downtown . Free parking . Located in Casino du Lac-Leamy . 1 , boul . du Casino , Gatineau , 819-772-6220 . Map 1 C1 casinolacleamy . ca
WEST
WELLINGTON GASTROPUB Intimate eatery serving upscale bar eats such as scallops & steaks , with craft beer & cocktails . 1325 Wellington St . W ., 613-729-1315 . Map 5 D3 thewellingtongastropub . com
GLEBE
ROSIE ’ S SOUTHERN KITCHEN & RAW BAR Premium AAA Sterling beef , fall-off-the-bone ribs , southern fried chicken , and fresh seafood . The lively bar features fresh-shucked oysters and a cocktail menu that transports you to the South . 895 Bank St ., 613-234-7674 . Map 2 rosiesonbank . ca
LITTLE ITALY
TRATTORIA CAFFE ITALIA This family-owned and operated establishment offers an award-winning wine list and extensive menu . You ' ll enjoy the best in Italian hospitality . 254 Preston St ., 613-236-1081 . Map 4
A7 trattoriaitalia . com
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