Vain In Versailles Bistro

Name: Vain In Versailles Bistro
Address: 424 Preston St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1S 4N2
Telephone: (613) 695-4505
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

118 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary French

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Gluten-free-friendly

A new contemporary conscious French Bistro, serving a gluten free forward menu with imaginative cuisine.
We create a matrimony with local and seasonal ingredients and beautiful dishes, thoughtful cocktails and carefully chosen wines and to create stimulating experiences with creative gastronome approaches. Open now from Tuesday-Saturday from 5pm-10/11pm.

Private affairs, bookings and tastings also available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, European, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 695-4505
Website
https://vivbistro.ca/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering available Tuesday-Sunday. Delivery available as well staff for hire to cater and serve for events.
Private party facilities
Entire bistro seats 40-50 people for beautiful private events.

Location
424 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2
Neighbourhood
Little Italy
Cross Street
Preston St
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Monthly Gluten Free Boulangerie Pop Up!
Feb 22, 2025 only
Available from 11:30-3pm. Drop in and dine OR have your chance to pick up and buy some incredible and fresh: Gluten Free Croissants ( chocolatine available) Gluten Free Artisanal Loaf Gluten Free Eclairs & More feature baked delicious goods and patisserie Aiolis, Confiture Gelee Local/ International/ Natural French Wines
Monthly Gluten Free Boulangerie Pop Up!
Mar 29, 2025 only
Available from 11:30-3pm. Drop in and dine OR have your chance to pick up and buy some incredible and fresh: Gluten Free Croissants ( chocolatine available) Gluten Free Artisanal Loaf Gluten Free Eclairs & More feature baked delicious goods and patisserie Aiolis, Confiture Gelee Local/ International/ Natural French Wines

Fizzle, Pet-Nat
hinterland, 2017, natural sparkling, prince edward county
Cava Do, Parés Balta, Brut, Penedés, Spain, NV
- 5oz$16.00
- Bottle$63.00
Blanquette de Limoux AOC, Maison Antech, Brut Nature, Limoux, France, NV
- Bottle$70.00
Champagne AOC, La Cuvée Brut, Laurent-Perrier, Champagne, France, NV
- Bottle$180.00
Lambrusco di sorbara
cantina di soliera

White

Pinot Gris, 13th Street Winery, VQA Creek Shores, Niagara, Canada, 2020
- 5oz$17.00
- Bottle$65.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Pasquiers, Languedoc, France 2020
- Bottle$70.00
Colombard Ugni Blanc, Sec, Cuvee Jean-Paul, Cotes de Gascogne IGP, France, 2021
- 5oz$17.00
- Bottle$65.00
Va-et-vient-Blanc
riesling, pearl morissette, 2018 *low intervention*
Riesling
piquette, lemon balm and basil flower, trail estate winery, 2023 “a light, wine thing".
Sauvignon Blanc
neon candy, trailstate winery, 2023 “splash of grapefruit, low minerality
Chardonnay, Cloudsley, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Canada 2021
- 5oz$17.00
- Bottle$66.00
Sancerre
jean-max roger,clocher, d’Amelie, 2022

Skin Contact

Chardonnay Musqué Savagnin La Crèscent, '' La Pioche'', L'imparfait, Prince Edward Country
- Bottle$70.00

Red

Cinsault Syrah Cabernet, ''Soif'', Le Loup Blanc, Pays d'oc AOC, France, 2023
- 5oz$17.00
- Bottle$70.00
Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Maroutine, Bordeaux AOC, France 2018
- Bottle$65.00
Gamay, Domaine de La Grosse Pierre, Chiroubles Combel AOC, Beaujolais, France 2021
- Bottle$75.00
Malbec, "Le Pur Fruit du Causse", Chàteau Comber-La-Serre, Cahors AOC, France 2020
- 5oz$17.00
- Bottle$70.00

Rose

Rosè
rosè, pinot noir, hinterland, 2021, prince edward county
Le Régal Rosé
vignoble le loup blanc, grenache cinsault, france, 2022

What 118 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Gluten-free-friendly
Ottawa
Gluten-free-friendly
Ottawa
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vain In Versailles Bistro offers an exquisite dining experience highlighted by "fantastic dinner" and "exceptional service." Diners appreciate the "gluten-free wholesome menu" and attentive servers like Hind who create a "fabulous experience." While some reviews mention menu confusion, the inventive cuisine and attentive service create a memorable atmosphere.

118 Reviews

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Cheryl
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic dinner at a great restaurant! Every thing was excellent from start to finish. Get desert…so worth it!
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Marie-Anne
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and exceptional service! A wonderful experience.
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elodie
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hind was our highlight then the food was an experience.
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Matthew
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was very tasty and the service was very good.
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Catharine
Ottawa
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service as usual. It is always a lovely time at VIV.
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Chantal
Ottawa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Ordered a cheese platter to start. It never came out. Second course was the quail served with leeks, pecans and chestnuts. Unfortunately there was entirely too much leek and they were undercooked making them difficult to cut into and taste a bit too strong for my liking. I ended the meal hungry. We thought maybe our waitress misunderstood and would bring the cheese course out after the main course but no. We ordered dessert, a gateau and an eclair. They were both absolutely delicious. We waited almost 30 minutes after finishing our dessert for the bill and we had to flag down our waitress for it. I really wanted to love Vain in Versailles as the ambience is amazing and their menu looked promising. I may give it another whirl and will steer away from their feature menu and get the short rib or duck, I have not decided yet.
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Manel
VIP
Calgary
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing at this restaurant. All the food we ordered it's own uniqueness and tasted great.
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Anna
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
As someone who is intolerant to dairy, gluten, nuts and eggs, it was so lovely to go to a restaurant where I could eat nearly almost everything on the menu. What really made the experience outstanding was in fact the service. Hind was our server for the evening and she was genuine, warm and attentive to everyone at our table. Sometimes fine dining can feel very formal and rigid; where the delivery of the service is prioritized over creating an experience for your guests. It was so refreshing and comforting, almost resembling the feeling of having a lovely meal at home with new friends. We all truly felt cared for and we will be back!
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OpentableDiner
VIP
Ottawa
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed my time at Versailles last week with my husband. Celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary and the servers treated us like royalty from start to finish. Fabulous experience for dinner being a celiac human who can never eat anywhere safely, and the wine paring suggestions were spot on. Highly recommend the muscadet with the duck. Exceptional.
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Kim
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice place. Very cute. Too expensive for what is given. Needs more variety of beverages and dairy alternatives for coffee. Tasty food. Loud space.
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FAQs

Vain In Versailles Bistro is rated 4.5 stars by 118 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Vain In Versailles Bistro

424 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Preston St
Neighbourhood
Little Italy
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary French, European, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://vivbistro.ca/
Phone number
(613) 695-4505
Catering
Catering available Tuesday-Sunday. Delivery available as well staff for hire to cater and serve for events.
Private party facilities
Entire bistro seats 40-50 people for beautiful private events.

Vain In Versailles Bistro

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Monthly Gluten Free Boulangerie Pop Up!

Monthly Gluten Free Boulangerie Pop Up!

Vin

Bubbles

Fizzle, Pet-Nat

Cava Do, Parés Balta, Brut, Penedés, Spain, NV

Blanquette de Limoux AOC, Maison Antech, Brut Nature, Limoux, France, NV

Champagne AOC, La Cuvée Brut, Laurent-Perrier, Champagne, France, NV

Lambrusco di sorbara

White

Pinot Gris, 13th Street Winery, VQA Creek Shores, Niagara, Canada, 2020

Sauvignon Blanc, Pasquiers, Languedoc, France 2020

Colombard Ugni Blanc, Sec, Cuvee Jean-Paul, Cotes de Gascogne IGP, France, 2021

Va-et-vient-Blanc

Riesling

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay, Cloudsley, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Canada 2021

Sancerre

Skin Contact

Chardonnay Musqué Savagnin La Crèscent, '' La Pioche'', L'imparfait, Prince Edward Country

Red

Cinsault Syrah Cabernet, ''Soif'', Le Loup Blanc, Pays d'oc AOC, France, 2023

Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau La Maroutine, Bordeaux AOC, France 2018

Gamay, Domaine de La Grosse Pierre, Chiroubles Combel AOC, Beaujolais, France 2021

Malbec, "Le Pur Fruit du Causse", Chàteau Comber-La-Serre, Cahors AOC, France 2020

Rose

Rosè

Le Régal Rosé

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