Beckta

Beckta reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Nadine

   Ottawa1 review

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall it was a very nice experience. I would 10/10 go back. Only comment would be that our server was really quiet and made it hard to hear. We had made a late reservation for 8:30 and we were given the time needed to finish our meals and never felt rushed or like we had to get out. It was a very pleasant evening.
   

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   Jack VIP

   Ottawa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was great and so was the service. Highly recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Montreal1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the extremely quiet but appointed and warmly intimate dining areas, to the fantastic service, the experience is wonderful. The cocktails are unique and not overly complex, with the added benefit of being great. The food itself is perfection, and served perfectly. A great meal in a great place, with the drinks and service to make it a memory worth repeating.
   

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   Johnson

   Calgary1 review

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and location -- an Ottawa staple for over a decade.
   

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   Craig

   Montreal1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ah, Beckta. You know you’re always in for a good night and good food. The bread made its entrance well, unlike a certain establishment in a past review (wink wink - yeah, you know who you are). Beckta understands that bread should be a welcoming gesture, not a hostile negotiation. And oh, was it welcoming, warm, buttery biscuits, with that perfect balance of crisp crust and pillowy center. A strong start. We opened with dirty gin martinis, the kind that makes you sit back and think, "Alright, we’re in good hands." The potato leek soup came next, silky and decadent, with the smoked salmon adding this gorgeous hit of salty depth. The yellowfin tuna tartare was the star of the starters. Bright, clean, and beautifully balanced with the gribiche and miso citrus vinaigrette doing a tightrope walk between creamy and acidic. Now, the halloumi... we need to talk about the halloumi. It was good, but edging a bit too far into dessert territory. The caramelized apple was sweet, almost too sweet, but the salty cheese and apple molasses still managed to wrestle it back from the brink. A little chaotic, it somehow worked, still might suggest adjusting this one. Cue the Saint Emillon Grand Cru. Cared for. Decanted. A dark, velvety dream that made you wonder why you ever settled for lesser reds. For mains, the hanger steak was a triumph, perfectly cooked, with the cream kale purée and oyster mushrooms giving it that earthy, rich base that makes you close your eyes and smile. And the cubed shredded potato side? A crispy masterpiece. Honestly, I don’t know what kind of dark magic they worked on those potatoes, but I half expected them to follow me home and ask for a ride. Crispy, golden perfection, like a McDonald’s hash brown went to culinary school. The Nagano pork loin was equally impressive, juicy, tender, with the koji beer demi and braised red cabbage creating this beautiful sweet-sour symphony. Dessert time. We had the eclair, crisp and creamy perfection, and the Vietnames
   

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   Melissa

   Montreal2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and service. A great restaurant to celebrate a special occasion.
   

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   CraigB

   Ottawa5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An excellent spot for intimate evening dining for couples and small groups.
   

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   Tomi

   Ottawa1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and service. It was an enjoyable evening.
   

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   Alex

   Ottawa4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really enjoyed our evening out and will be more than happy to return again in the near future. Really appreciated the free parking, a rarity in downtown Ottawa! And my wife and I both appreciated the complimentary glasses of tokaj for her birthday!
   

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    Lydia VIP

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    From start to finish, the experience was extraordinary. The food, the service, the atmosphere. If you’ve never been to Beckta (it was my first time), I highly recommend you put it on your list. Thank you for the hospitality!
    

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