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COCOTTE BISTRO

(4.9 Score)
123 Metcalfe Street,
Ottawa, ON K1P 5L9 Directions

Since 2022

Specialities:

✓Salmon Tartare ✓Pasta Provençal ✓Beluga Lentil Harira ✓Steak Frites ✓Duck Confit ✓Filet Rossini ✓Veal Blanquette ✓Double Royale Burger ✓Vegetable Pot Au Feu ✓Roasted Chicken Coq Au Vin ✓Beef Tartare Moules Mouclade ✓Scallop and Truffle Risotto ✓Albacore Tuna Niçoise ✓Croissant-Mi and Croque Madame ✓Royale Burger ✓Maple Glazed Salmon ✓Pissaladière (Vegan) ✓Gnocchi Au Boursin ✓Moules Et Frites

"Cocotte Bistro is an elegant French bistro that offers a taste of modern, authentic French cuisine. Whether for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a weekend brunch, treat yourself to delectable and visually stunning dishes inspired by French cuisine. You can choose from their special lunch menu or various à la carte dishes. Treat your team to an exquisite culinary experience with their delicious French-inspired menu, prepared with love and care by their talented chefs. From savory delights to sweet temptations, every bite will transport you to the heart of France. You can also book your corporate Christmas party with them and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime.You can enjoy the happy hour on the terrace or in the atrium with shareable bites and a glass of wine.

2026 Highlights: They offer locally sourced ingredients and seasonal creations, with dining across breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktail hour."

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License #1000152272

Menu:

Appetizers:
Soupe Du Jour $11
French Onion Soup $17
Beef Tartare $21
Salmon Tartare $19
Salads
Salade Landaise $30
Quiche & Salad $25
Tuna NiçOise Salad $36
Summer Salad $18
Sandwiches
Sandwich Of The Day $25
Croissant Au Saumon Fumé $31
Croque-Montebello $28
Royale Burger $31
Plats Principaux
Steak Frites $37
Duck Confit $43
Maple Glazed Salmon $34
PissaladièRe (Vegan) $24
Gnocchi Au Boursin $31
Moules Et Frites $29
"Petit" DéJeuner
Granola Parfait $15
Plated Breakfast
Avocado On Toast $23
Breakfast AméRicain $19
Eggy Bun $19
French Omelet $22
Eggs Benedict
Smoked Salmon & Caviar $32
Thick-Cut Bacon $24
Baby Arugula $19
Sides
Toast $5
Egg $2.5
Bacon $5
Pork Sausage $5
Rosemary Ham $5
Half Avocado $5
Fried Little Potatoes $5
Yogurt $4
Croissant $4.5
Juice
Orange $5

Contact:

(613) 216-2912

Mon-Fri: 7am - 10:30am|11am - 4.30pm|5pm - 10pm
Sat & Sun: 7:30am - 9am|9pm - 2.30pm|3.30pm - 10pm

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METROPOLITAIN BRASSERIE RESTAURANT

(4.8 Score)
700 Sussex Drive,
Ottawa, ON K1N 1K4 Directions

Since 2005

Specialities:

✓Cheeseburger ✓Ribeye Cobb ✓Grilled Chicken Salad ✓Moules and Frites ✓Impossible Burger ✓Croque Monsieur ✓Le Club ✓Croque Madame ✓Steak and Vegetarian Sandwich ✓Flatbread ✓Mini Brioche Lobster and Matane Shrimp Roll ✓Hors D'oeuvres: Onion Soup Gratinée ✓Soupe Du Jour ✓Charcuterie and Cheese Board ✓Calamari ✓Mixed Olives ✓Spiced Nuts ✓Basket of Kettle Chips ✓The Met Salad ✓Caesar Salad

“Metropolitan Brasserie Restaurant is a traditional French restaurant that serves classic fare in a relaxed atmosphere. The best part of a classic brasserie is the conversation. The food and drinks are fantastic, and the oyster bar can't be beaten, but the conversations that emerge in the traditional brasserie atmosphere set it apart. The restaurant serves French dishes, steak, seafood, and sandwiches. Kids can enjoy their delicious chicken strips, grilled shrimp skewers, battered cod, and kids' Caesar salad. All kids' meals include milk, juice, or bottomless soda. The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends. Metropolitan Brasserie Restaurant has vegetarian and gluten-free menu options. They also serve happy hour food. Online orders are also available. The restaurant features the largest raw bar capacity, accommodating up to 40 guests. Their Paris Room offers an elegant and romantic setting, complete with large mirrors, French chandeliers, and tin ceilings.”

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Menu:

BREAKFAST:
The Breakfast: $19
Omelette FrançAise: $23
Omelette FrançAise With Ham: $24
Steak Frites & Eggs: $29
MéTropolitain Benedict: $24
Avocado Scramble: $20
Breakfast Bruschetta: $24
Blueberry Waffle: $20
Muesli: $15
Soups & Starters
Soupe Du Jour: $14
Onion Soup GratinéE: $17
Poutine: $17
Calamari: $17
Mixed Olives: $5
Spiced Nuts: $5
Basket Of Kettle Chips: $6
Charcuterie & Cheese Board: $36
The Met Salad: $16
Caesar Salad: $21
Plats Principaux & Sandwiches:
Brunch Burger: $25
Brunch Burger With Bacon: $26
Ribeye Cobb: $29
Grilled Chicken Salad: $26
Moules & Frites: $29
Impossible Burger: $26
Croque Monsieur: $24
Le Club: $25
Croque Madame: $26
Steak Sandwich: $28
Vegetarian Sandwich: $25
Penne: $25

Contact:

(613) 562-1160

Mon-Wed: 11:30am - 11pm
Thu & Fri: 11:30am - 12am
Sat: 10am - 12am
Sun: 10am - 11pm

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PETIT BILL'S BISTRO

(4.8 Score)
1293 Wellington Street West,
Ottawa, ON K1Y 0S3 Directions

Since 2007

Specialities:

✓Bill’s and Pecan Burger ✓Salmon Wrap ✓Steak Sandwich ✓Quinoa Cakes ✓Duck Newfit ✓Tuscan Chicken and Shrimp Pasta ✓Halibut ✓Beef Short Rib ✓Salmon Cioppino ✓Lobster Tail Risotto ✓Steak Frites ✓Seafood Chowder ✓Soup of the Day ✓Summer Salad ✓Mixed Greens ✓Classic Caesar ✓Lobster Wonton ✓Clam Strips ✓Lobster Poutine ✓Beer Battered Fish ✓Frites

“Petit Bill's Bistro is a low-key bistro that serves Newfoundland-influenced French small plates and mains. Their house was where all their friends gathered for Sunday night dinner and Christmas Eve. They proudly provide excellent comfort food, succulent steak, fresh fish, and homemade desserts. They use only the finest ingredients and utilize as many local products as possible. Petit Bill's Bistro offers special menus ranging from Traditional Newfoundland Supper to Prime Rib Dinner. You can enjoy their delicious Bourbon City Fried Chicken Basket, Sea Scallops, Beef Short Rib, and Short-rib Panini Sandwich. They specialize in fresh seafood, great steaks, an award-winning wine list, fresh-juice classic cocktails, and all things bourbon. The restaurant can accommodate a romantic dinner for two or an office party for 60, a wedding reception, or a retirement party.”

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VQA Award of Excellence in 2009
License #170240691

Menu:

SEAFOOD CHOWDER:
Cup $12
Regular: $18
Caprese Salad: $21
Lobster Wonton: $21
Lobster Poutine: $22
Moules: $20
Beer Battered Fish & Frites: $30
Steak Sandwich: $30
Duck Confit: $42
Beef Short Rib: $48
Bouillabaisse: $54
Lobster Tail Risotto: $66
Steak Frites: $64

Contact:

(613) 729-2500

Mon-Fri: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Sat: 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Sun: Closed

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COCOTTE BISTRO REVIEWS

Came here for apero hour on a Sunday with a group of friends and the atmosphere is super cute, very upscale decor and feel. The apero hour had reasonable pricing for beers and wines and light bites. Would love to come back to try dinner. I did really enjoy the salmon tartare and the truffle fries. They are also one of the only few places that take brunch reservations so I would give this a try as well.

Cocotte has definitely become one of my favourite restaurants! We went for dinner and ordered oysters, the risotto, the veal, and the famous Ottawa-Brest. We were not only very impressed by the delicious food, but also enjoyed the fabulous and thoughtful service. Not to mention, the atmosphere is great.

I had a great experience at Cocotte! The decor and overall ambiance was gorgeous. They have a happy hour from 3-6pm. French Onion soup was a good choice.

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Absolutely amazing. I recommend asking the server for cocktails suggestions.. they have many. I enjoyed The Met. They offer excellent raw bar happy hour specials (oysters for $3 each!). For dinner I had the Coq au vin .. which was divine. The place is legit! Food is top notch, decor is beautiful decor and the staff care about their jobs and the patrons. Can't wait to go back.

We had an exceptional meal this weekend which was enhanced by our knowledgeable and friendly server. We started with cocktails that were promptly prepared and delivered a delicious opening to the meal that was to come. The beef tartare, escargot, duck confit, and bouillabaisse are highly recommended.

Very tasty food, it was after 2h00pm when we went but the services were impacable. Very nice place for a healthy and fresh food. The desert was amazing , the yam pie delicious.

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We had a great family lunch today at this cosy little family restaurant. Our server was very attentive, warm and welcoming, the food was above expectations. The place looks like an art gallery so 5 stars for the atmosphere. All of our little quirks found a proper and accommodating response from the staff. I loved the steak with the lobster tail add-on. The desserts were made from scratch on spot and were pretty good. And something I would add as feedback (and this is typical to lots of North America based joints that lack the European espresso culture, I know this is minuscule but still) I ordered a double espresso and got a Lungo. The server was so nice I didn't say anything cause it was a perfect lunch and we all had such a great time. The owner (Bill's son) a guys in his 60s came around a few times and checked if everything is ok, which made us fell important. I would definitely come again, it was a great choice -next time we'll go for the Lobster risotto.

Lovely dinner. The Seafood Chowder was tasty, the Zucchini Fritters. Delicious as was the Caesar Salad. Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable as she assisted one of us with severe dietary restrictions. The atmosphere is lovely but, this time, with large birthday and a graduation parties, quite loud. Overall a very nice experience. We’ll be back.

Good selection of Scotch whiskies, served in a Glencairn glass! Great staff: friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. High-end comfort food: shared the lobster won tons, then had the best "Mac and cheese" I've ever tasted (me calling it Mac and cheese does it a great disservice!). Very nice wine selection as well.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

COCOTTE BISTRO Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 3.7K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10

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METROPOLITAIN BRASSERIE RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Social Media: 8
Exact Services: 9
Experience: 9
Page Maintenance: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Followers Ratio: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Variety of Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PETIT BILL'S BISTRO Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Reviews Accuracy of 1.5K: 8
Exact Services: 9
Social Media: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Followers Ratio: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10

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