Erling's Variety

Name: Erling's Variety
Address: 225 Strathcona Ave, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1S 1X7
Telephone: (613) 231-8484
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

139 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

We are a locally loved neighbourhood bistro just tucked away off Bank street in the Glebe. We serve updated versions of familiar classics in an unpretentious and homey atmosphere.
We feature small sharing plates that we serve tapas style. Our dishes are meant to be enjoyed leisurely and in good company. We offer a seasonal and ever changing menu, oysters, a curated wine selection, classic cocktails as well as happy hour specials Tuesday through Thursday. We are centrally located and blocks from TD place.

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Location
225 Strathcona Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 1X7
Phone number
(613) 231-8484
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Oyster Bar, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Liam Vainola

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join us for Happy Hour every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 5 and 6! We offer amazing deals on oysters, light, creative snacks and drinks! Please visit our website to view our current menu.

What 139 people are saying

Erling's Variety reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Healthy
Ottawa
Vegetarian-friendly
Ottawa
Healthy
Ottawa
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Erling's Variety is a hidden gem in Ottawa, offering "creative and delicious dishes" with a dynamic menu of small plates perfect for sharing. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with an open kitchen adding to the experience. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "fantastic" food, making it ideal for any occasion.

139 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely lovely evening! Food was fantastic! Will be back!
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Tara
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As always- wonderful food, great service and exceptional value!
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Tyler
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small plates to share, and every one we had was fantastic. Great space with friendly staff and phenomenal food
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Darius
Ottawa1 review
4.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinning experience, the food was solid and the vibes were great.
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Hilda-Matilda VIP
Toronto6 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very different experience than expected. I didn’t feel like the food was made with care (meat in my ragu was cold). Usually have no problem with small but delicious portions and I don’t think the food is made to share but we were asked if we wanted to. Beautiful restaurant, though!
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Robert
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding small plates and good value. Definitely will be back!
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François
San Diego14 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As my previous visits, spot on food, drinks and service. I like the vibe here. Food service business is not easy, these guys deserve our support! Next time you go, do like us and bring some one that will discover this gem!
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MICHEL
Calgary3 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food. A bit slow on service but lovely nonetheless.
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James VIP
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reliability excellent and weirdly underrated and appreciated.
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Tara
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Erling’s is an incredibly underrated restaurant! I can’t believe it doesn’t make it on more lists and awards. The menu changes all the time and I can’t believe honestly say I’ve never had a dish I didn’t like. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and always help us pick great wine (which is also well-priced.) Erling’s is our top choice for a date night, special occasion, or celebrating with friends and family. Highly recommend!
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Erling's Variety is rated 4.6 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

225 Strathcona Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 1X7

Additional information

Phone number
(613) 231-8484
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Oyster Bar, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Liam Vainola

Erling's Variety

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour

Menu

What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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