OT: Ottawa food thread!

[Senovision]

I like a place in Hull called Hull Pizza.
The place does not look that good from the outside, but I like the pizza there.
I have only eaten poutine once in my life. It was pretty good at this place in Hull called La Pataterie Hulloise.
I like eating at Madison's in Ottawa.

 

[Bileur]

For all of those who recommended Light of India: what do you usually order there? I like their tandoori chicken, and I've had a couple of curries, but haven't ventured into other things much.

The « usual » in our house is
- Butter chicken
- lamb Rogan Josh (used to be vindaloo but my digestive tract can’t take that much heat anymore)
- begun bhaji (eggplant curry, quite nice)
- beef or shrimp bhoona depending on what we’re feeling
- three orders of samosas
- naan
- rice

 

[GCK]

Pizza: Heartbreakers and OG Colonnade on Metcalfe/Gilmour (heard it's gone downhill though)
Indian: Light of India (I order 75% of my takeout from here) and East India Company
Tacos: El Camino and OCCO (Orleans location, not downtown, makes all the difference)
Shawarma: Palace (on Rideau, the other locations are trash by comparison) and Maroush (Gatineau)

Not sure where to categorize it, but The Belmont was probably the most surprising meal I've had in Ottawa. Went with an array of stuff and it was all amazing. The trini doubles were one of the best things thing I've ever eaten. Haven't had anything comparable before or since.

EDIT: Best fries/poutine is Fritomania and I will absolutely die on this hill.

I’ll try Fritomania poutine but you need to try La Pataterie Hullouse.

 

[Loach]

What about wierd spots or places you wouldn't go to or go again? Lol.

 

[StoicSensFan]

What about wierd spots or places you wouldn't go to or go again? Lol.

Bistro Mexicana 129 in Aylmer is just terrible. Which is a shame because I love mexican food and it has live music in the summer.

St. Louis on Elgin gave the worst service in my life so I won't go back again. Food isn't great either so it's not a loss.

 

[stempniaksen]

What about wierd spots or places you wouldn't go to or go again? Lol.

Malone's at Dows was a hole, but it's understandably no longer there.

Bistro Mexicana 129 in Aylmer is just terrible. Which is a shame because I love mexican food and it has live music in the summer.

I'll just jump in and say that most Mexican food in Ottawa ranges from terrible to mediocre at best. If an authentic and delicious taco truck showed up in Ottawa I'd likely be able to fund them for a few months on my own.

 

[StoicSensFan]

I'll just jump in and say that most Mexican food in Ottawa ranges from terrible to mediocre at best. If an authentic and delicious taco truck showed up in Ottawa I'd likely be able to fund them for a few months on my own.

You should try Aztec Tacos on Montreal road, I apologize to your bank account in advance.

 

[TkachukMyAho]

Anyone looking for a fantastic halifax donair - Centretown pizza on Bronson. Every time I cross the bridge into Ottawa I make a stop there and get a couple to go.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

I'll just jump in and say that most Mexican food in Ottawa ranges from terrible to mediocre at best. If an authentic and delicious taco truck showed up in Ottawa I'd likely be able to fund them for a few months on my own.

Have you tried Mexigo Cabana on Walkley? Only had from there a few times but they’ve constantly over delivered IMO. Way better grub than you’d expect from such a non-descript little food truck.

 

[DrEasy]

Not Mexican, but La Cabana on Merivale has great pupusas, tamales and other Salvadorean food. Great takeout idea.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Anyone looking for a fantastic halifax donair - Centretown pizza on Bronson. Every time I cross the bridge into Ottawa I make a stop there and get a couple to go.

I think it’s the only authentic Halifax donair we have here

 

[GCK]

Malone's at Dows was a hole, but it's understandably no longer there.



I'll just jump in and say that most Mexican food in Ottawa ranges from terrible to mediocre at best. If an authentic and delicious taco truck showed up in Ottawa I'd likely be able to fund them for a few months on my own.

Try Casa Mexico on Merivale. Hole in the wall and I haven’t been in about 2 years but it was really good.

 

[Masked]

I think it’s the only authentic Halifax donair we have here

What about the frozen ones you can get at Sobeys?

Assen na yo.

 

[TkachukMyAho]

What about the frozen ones you can get at Sobeys?

Assen na yo.

Those are just the pieces of loaf. This is handmade quality shit off the big spits.

I'm also unaware of any other Halifax donair in the city.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

One of the few elite defenders on earth right there.

 

[Micklebot]

One of the few elite defenders on earth right there.

Are we still talking about Halifax donairs???

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Are we still talking about Halifax donairs???

f*** I always do this

 

[Senovision]

The donairs at Romeo's on Merivale are sliced fresh off the big spit. However, I am eager to try the donairs at Centretown pizza.
I looked up the images on the internet and they are enticing me!

 

[DrEasy]

The donairs at Romeo's on Merivale are sliced fresh off the big spit. However, I am eager to try the donairs at Centretown pizza.
I looked up the images on the internet and they are enticing me!

Yup, Centretown Pizza is my next destination as well, had no idea they had Halifax donair!

 

[Senovision]

Where do you go for a good steak in Ottawa or Gatineau?

 

[jbeck5]

Anybody ever try this place, I've been meaning too

Home | Meatings Barbecue - Ottawa, ON

Also curious about Red swan Pizza, apparently they are opening a bunch here soon

Red Swan Pizza

Meatings was created by my friends from school. The boys went to st petes and all the parents from that school know them. They catered a bunch of events. Good meat. I think they've started brewing beer too.

 

[jbeck5]

Where do you go for a good steak in Ottawa or Gatineau?

Baton Rouge is always a good steak in my opinion.

 

[jbeck5]

Malone's at Dows was a hole, but it's understandably no longer there.



I'll just jump in and say that most Mexican food in Ottawa ranges from terrible to mediocre at best. If an authentic and delicious taco truck showed up in Ottawa I'd likely be able to fund them for a few months on my own.

Buddy, you have to try taco bell box meals! Lmao

 

[Upgrayedd]

Where do you go for a good steak in Ottawa or Gatineau?

Pick up a strip at the butchery in BC and cook that bad boy up on charcoal!

 

[GCK]

Where do you go for a good steak in Ottawa or Gatineau?

No where is consistently good. Having said that, I was at the Stittsville Keg location a couple weeks ago and had one of the best steaks I’ve ever had which completely shocked me, since it’s usually meh.

I recommend you just get a great cut and cook the steak sous vide at home and do a quick sear in a cast iron pan. Perfect steak every time. It takes patience but it’s worth it. I’ve included a great link to guide you.

Sous Vide Steak Guide | The Food Lab

A great Steakhouse is made by the sides provided I’m partial to a creamed spinach, loaded baked potato and maple bacon broiled Brussel sprouts.

Now I’m hungry