Restaurants
The Works $$
If you love burgers, this is the place for you. With a huge menu and a vast array of delicious options, The Works is a gem located not too far from the Carleton Campus on Bank St.
http://www.worksburger.com/
Town $$$
“This is eager-to-please food that reaches out and hugs you. You’ll find things here you never even knew you were craving. Town travels the line between frivolous fun and serious food and welcomes everyone to join the ride.”
http://www.townlovesyou.ca/
Zen Kitchen $$
Featuring an asian fusion menu with many vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. With a focus on whole foods prepared in a flavourful, healthful, manner, Zen Kitchen demonstrates that food can be beautiful and good for you.
http://www.zenkitchen.ca/
Black Cat Bistro $$$$
Chef Patricia Larkin leads this dedicated, innovative team of cooks whose respect of the raw products and where they originate is always apparent. Using the tools of classic French cuisine, Patricia’s kitchen is firing on all cylinders – it’s definitely a labor of love!
http://blackcatbistro.ca/
Oh So Good $
This unique restaurant specializes in delicious desserts. After exploring the ByWard Market, do not miss this spot if you have a sweet tooth.
http://www.ottawaplus.ca/ottawa/venues/oh-so-good-desserts-coffee-house
Pubs
Pub Italia
Located in the heart of Little Italy on Preston Street, not too far from Carleton University, this pub is a little known gem. It is bigger inside than it looks from the outside. If you need to rewind and grab a drink after skating the canal, this is the place to go. Home of the “Beer Bible,” Pub Italia serves beers from all over the world.
http://www.pubitalia.ca/
Heart and Crown
This pub has two different locations, one on Preston Street, just down from Pub Italia and one in the Byward Market. On weekend nights, there is a dance floor and live music.
http://www.heartandcrown.ca/
The Manx
This pub features an outstanding scotch menu, many locally crafted beers, and great pub fare (vegetarian friendly). The warm atmosphere also hosts live music and a weekly reading series.
https://www.facebook.com/manxpub
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