Gitanes

Name: Gitanes
Address: 361 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K2P 1M7
Telephone: (613) 562-0699
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

640 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

French

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2 people

Mar 31, 2025

March 2025

8:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Great for fine wines

At Gitanes we serve French cuisine using Canadian ingredients. Seafood off the raw bar is fresh and sustainably sourced. A local favourite in Ottawa fine dining known for the romantic ambiance, chef-driven menu and extensive wine cellar.

For the full experience try the tasting menu with wine pairings. Book the Chef's Table for a deep dive into our culinary program with chef Mitch Lacombe.

Find us in Centretown on lively Elgin Street, tucked down the ramp. Street parking available.

À bientôt!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
French, Wine Bar, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(613) 562-0699
Website
https://www.gitanes.co/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mitch Lacombe
Private party facilities
Inquire at info@gitanes.co for large group bookings and buyouts. Large groups of up to 30 can be accommodated in our back room. Our restaurant can accommodate a 55 person indoor buyout, and the patio can be used for additional capacity.

Location
361 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M7
Neighbourhood
Ottawa
Cross Street
Elgin Street, between Frank and Waverly.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Tasting
$145.00 per person
Multiple dates available
The Chef’s Table is a lively, kitchen-side dining experience, cooked and served by our talented team of chefs. This immersive experience offers a deep dive into our culinary program, featuring premium ingredients and exclusive off-menu preparations. Wine pairings are available. Please note a minimum party size of 2 guests is required. Advance notice of allergies and dietary restrictions is required. Please note that Tasting Menus are not suitable for plant-based diets, dairy-free diners or those who cannot enjoy seafood. This experience lasts approximately 2–3 hours.
Tasting Menu
$105.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Four courses of share plates, featuring a selection of cold bar offerings, thoughtfully crafted appetizers, a bold protein main event and something sweet for dessert. Available at any table or bar seat in the restaurant (other than Chef’s Table). Wine pairings are available. Please note a minimum party size of 2 guests is required. Advance notice of allergies and dietary restrictions is required. Please note that Tasting Menus are not suitable for plant-based diets, dairy-free diners or those who cannot enjoy seafood.
Group Menu - 3 Course Share Plates
$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
At $85 per person we can arrange a beautiful 3 course dinner plated in a family-style sharing format. Please note this experience is not dairy free or suitable for plant based diets. *We require a pre-fix menu selection for parties of 9 or more. We do not have our à la carte menu available to large groups. *The reservation time limit is 3 hours. *With no show or cancellation with less than a 48 hours notice, you will be charged $35 per person.

Popular dishes

WARM BRIOCHE, BROWN CULTURED BUTTER $10.00
KING FISH CRUDO, KUMQUAT KOSHO, SHISO $27.00
BEEF TARTARE, HORSERADISH, GOUGÈRES $27.00
SHAVED COPPA, LINDSAY GOAT CHEDDAR, HAZELNUT, BROWN BUTTER $24.00
LETTUCE GREENS, TÊTE DE MOINE, GODDESS DRESSING, ALMOND GREMOLATA $22.00
FRENCH ONION SOUP, GRUYERE, BONE MARROW $24.00
CELERY ROOT PICCATA, LIONS MANE, PINE NUTS $26.00
CRAB SPAGHETTI $34.00

Mains

HALIBUT$55.00
sauce vierge, watercress
PORK CHOP$48.00
apple, mustard jus
LAMB SADDLE$50.00
arugula, bagna cauda
STEAK FRITES$45.00

TASTING MENU 105

Wine pairing available

Add-Ons

BLACK TRUFFLE 16 • CAVIAR SPOON 24 • FOIE GRAS 23

Desserts

RASPBERRY TART$15.00
PROFITEROLES GLACÉES$15.00
FOIE SUNDAE $21.00

What 640 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Good for special occasions
Ottawa
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gitanes is a culinary gem in Ottawa, offering an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Patrons rave about the tasting menu and wine pairings, noting the "creative cocktails" and "lovely ambiance." The Chef's Table is highly recommended for special occasions. A must-visit for food lovers!

640 Reviews

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Angela
Toronto2 reviews
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A feast for the eyes, perhaps, but sadly not for the palate!!!What a pity to witness such potential fall flat under the weight of an overzealous salt shaker!!
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Sam
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the chefs table and had an amazing experience. The food and service was excellent. Highly recommended
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Ottawa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time dining here was great! Andrew our server was amazing. They made us custome craft cocktails and the food was delicious. Would definitely come back!
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambiance and food. Creative cocktails too 🍸
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Antonia
Gloucestershire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow - the food was amazing. We had the French onion soup - delicious and perfect eating temperature. The pork, the crab spaghetti and the truffle pommes aligot with bordelaise sauce. The ambiance was lovely, as was our server, and the cocktails were good too.
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Derrick
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. However no French onion soup available 😡 Everything else was top notch. The chef is amazing.
GitanesResponded on March 21, 2025
Hello Derrick, thank you for the feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the rest of your dinner! Please accept our apologies for the out of stock french onion soup. Our kitchen prepares our menus from scratch and generally does a great job keeping up with prep however we were a bit busier this week than expected. I've put a note on your OpenTable so that we can make special accommodation on your next visit. Wishing you all the best - the Gitanes team
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Michael VIP
Ottawa4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular evening at Gitanes. Bernard has done a seminal job turning this restaurant into a must see. The food has always been great but the vibe now matches. Terrific service and vibe.
GitanesResponded on March 19, 2025
Thank you for the kind words Michael! Lovely to host you again for dinner. And we absolutely agree, we are lucky to have Bernard on the team. Wishing you all the best!
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Brad
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really glad to have found this place. The food and drinks were amazing. The service was stellar. Had a great night out and loved it all!!!
GitanesResponded on March 15, 2025
Thanks for the great feedback Brad! A pleasure to host your Friday night dinner, we look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers, the Gitanes team
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Michel
Ottawa2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Not good value for money. 1 good plate out of 4. Very disappointing for an expensive French restaurant.
GitanesResponded on March 15, 2025
Hello Michel, thank you for taking time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear you didn't see value in our dishes. Our ingredients are sustainably sourced from local farms and fisheries and everything is prepared from scratch. While this does affect our menu prices, it is an important part of what we do. That said, we have special pricing on Thursdays. 'Steak Frites et Vin' is our weekly date night promotion featuring our classic Steak Frites for $30 rather than the normal menu price of $45 with Côtes du Rhône to pair for $12. Wishing you all the best - the Gitanes team
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Chris
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service excellent. Went for the chefs table and enjoyed the ambience
GitanesResponded on March 19, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your dinner at Chef's Table in the kitchen! Thank you for the kind words Chris. It was great to host you both for the tasting menu. Wishing you all the best - the Gitanes team.
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FAQs

Gitanes is rated 4.8 stars by 640 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

361 Elgin Street, Unit 6, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M7

Additional information

Cross Street
Elgin Street, between Frank and Waverly.
Neighbourhood
Ottawa
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
French, Wine Bar, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mitch Lacombe
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.gitanes.co/
Phone number
(613) 562-0699
Private party facilities
Inquire at info@gitanes.co for large group bookings and buyouts. Large groups of up to 30 can be accommodated in our back room. Our restaurant can accommodate a 55 person indoor buyout, and the patio can be used for additional capacity.

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Additional information

Chef's Tasting

Tasting Menu

Group Menu - 3 Course Share Plates

STEAK FRITES

FOIE SUNDAE

SEAFOOD PLATTER

Fruits De Mer

SEAFOOD PLATTER

½ DOZEN OYSTERS$23.00

RAZOR CLAMS$22.00

CHILLED MUSSELS$23.00

½ LOBSTER$40.00

SNOW CRAB$40.00

CAVIAR SERVICE$120.00

Starters

WARM BRIOCHE, BROWN CULTURED BUTTER $10.00

KING FISH CRUDO, KUMQUAT KOSHO, SHISO $27.00

BEEF TARTARE, HORSERADISH, GOUGÈRES $27.00

SHAVED COPPA, LINDSAY GOAT CHEDDAR, HAZELNUT, BROWN BUTTER $24.00

LETTUCE GREENS, TÊTE DE MOINE, GODDESS DRESSING, ALMOND GREMOLATA $22.00

FRENCH ONION SOUP, GRUYERE, BONE MARROW $24.00

CELERY ROOT PICCATA, LIONS MANE, PINE NUTS $26.00

CRAB SPAGHETTI $34.00

Mains

HALIBUT$55.00

PORK CHOP$48.00

LAMB SADDLE$50.00

STEAK FRITES$45.00

TASTING MENU 105

Add-Ons

Desserts

RASPBERRY TART$15.00

PROFITEROLES GLACÉES$15.00

FOIE SUNDAE $21.00

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