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Fauna, Ottawa, ON

Fauna

4.9 (1446)
CAN$51 and over
Contemporary Canadian
425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
fauna is about the things we love: eating and drinking with friends and family in a fun space. Our menu is seasonally driven and we support local farmers and producers wherever possible. We love the neighborhood and the space and are so happy to be open in Centretown.


We like to have fun in the kitchen. We serve small plates so you can try more than one dish. We use local ingredients wherever possible. We’re inspired by where we live, places we’ve been and things we’d like to do.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (613) 563-2862
  • Website
    http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jon Svazas
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Location
    425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Cross Street
    Frank St
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Menu

Fauna's menu was last updated on 2025-05-12.

Raw

  • 1/2 Dozen Oysters$24.00

    raspberry mignonette / house ghost pepper hot sauce

    • Scallop Crudo$25.00

      morita chili / lime leaf oil / cucumber / finger lime / potato

      • Veal Tartare$25.00

        pastis emulsion / cured yolk / tarragon / lavash

        • Caviar for Two$55.00

          marinated duck egg / scallion pancakes / gherkin / smoked crème fraiche

          Small

          • Lobster$27.00

            fried wonton / ramp aioli / slaw / caviar

            • Spring Salad$17.00

              asparagus / sesame - miso vinaigrette / chinese sausage / lemon sabayon

              • Asparagus soup$16.00

                creme fraiche / sherry reduction

                Main

                • Rack of Lamb$55.00

                  gnudi / pesto / radish / asparagus / apple butter / birch jus

                  • Casarecce$42.00

                    morel mushrooms / ramps / asparagus / peas

                    • Turbot$48.00

                      crab + pork dumplings / peas / nage / lime leaf oil

                      • PEI ribeye for two$120.00

                        pomp alight / kale / carrots / steakhouse mushrooms / asparagus

                        Dessert

                        • Tiramisu affogato$14.00

                          almond cake / vanilla ice cream / espresso / hazelnuts / frangelico

                          • Maple Pound Cake$14.00

                            maple whiskey / cherry cream cheese ice cream / foie gras torchon

                            Last updated: May 12, 2025

                            What 1,446 people are saying

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

                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                            4.9
                            4.9 based on recent ratings
                            • 4.8Food
                            • 4.8Service
                            • 4.8Ambience
                            • 4.6Value

                            Noise • Moderate

                            Loved For

                            • Ottawa

                              Best Overall

                            • Ottawa

                              Best Food

                            • Ottawa

                              Best Value

                            • Ottawa

                              Contemporary Canadian

                            • Ottawa

                              Best Overall

                            • Ottawa

                              Best Food

                            • Ottawa

                              Best Value

                            • Ottawa

                              Contemporary Canadian

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            Fauna offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "impeccable service," and a "sublime wine list." Known for its trendy decor and "delicious cocktails," it's a favorite for special occasions. The atmosphere is lively yet cozy, making it a standout choice for both locals and visitors.

                            1,446 Reviews

                            1. Melissa

                              Montreal3 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on May 3, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Really good food. Crudo dishes (scallop and veal tartare) were fresh and dressed well. Ribeye for two was loaded with vegetables and potato mash on the side, all cooked to perfection, and the flavors never got old. Squash pasta came with bucatini and was alright but didn’t stand out. Curated drink menu with signature cocktails and variety of wine, including skin contact - the orange was delicious. Service was attentive, helpful and never overbearing. Trendy decor with custom light fixtures and artworks; chill tracks playing at low volume. There was a great buzz in there, would definitely return.

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                            2. Luigi VIP

                              Toronto8 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on April 25, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              The service was very very good! The food was exceptional! and the wine list was sublime. We had a great dinning experience! Thank you.

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                            3. Patricia

                              Ottawa1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on April 23, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The most money I’ve ever spent on a dinner but I think it was worth it. The price of everything has increased but I feel like the taste of food hasn’t improved or kept up with prices specially in Ottawa. This wasn’t the case at Fauna. All the dishes tasted amazing and the desserts were definitely worth the calories!

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                            4. Ellen

                              San Francisco1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on April 13, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Had our wedding anniversary at Fauna while visiting Ottawa this weekend. Hard to find a spot that was open in downtown Ottawa and Fauna was one that was open on sundays and had a great meal here and the staff were excellent

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                            5. Lauren

                              Las Vegas1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on April 11, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Amazing time. Great service and amazing food and drinks!

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                            6. susan

                              Toronto7 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on April 5, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Server paced meals and made appropriate suggestions. Food was YUMM!!!!!

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                            7. Katie

                              Austin1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on April 5, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Our server was amazing. The food was out of this world. We came for my birthday and the whole staff was amazing. The bartender crafted us some delicious cocktails before we sat down. Both of our meals were top notch. Really no complaints. I would definitely come back the next time we are in town. 10/10

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                            8. Mike

                              Montreal1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on April 2, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Jon, the head chef and owner, offers wonderfully refined flavors. I would strongly recommend Fauna to all foodies and those looking for good food at the right price. We chose to sit at the bar where we could watch the bartender prepare exotic cocktails. They also have a good wine list.

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                            9. Michel

                              Montreal1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 28, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Wonderful experience as usual. Service was great and personal. Food fantastic. Just a bit disappointed on the Pouding Chomeur. A bit too salty (Baking soda?) Fauna is a regular for us. We will come back for sure.

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                            10. Cecilia

                              Ottawa3 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 25, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We had an excellent evening! The food was spectacular, the wine list was extensive, and the service was amazing. I couldn’t recommend this place more. We look forward to coming back.

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                            FAQs

                            Fauna offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 563-2862.

                            Fauna is rated 4.9 stars by 1446 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
                            7:00 p.m.
                            Booked 7 times today
                            Google Map for Fauna

                            425 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y7

                            Additional information

                            • Cross Street
                              Frank St
                            • Neighbourhood
                              Ottawa
                            • Hours of Operation
                              Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–1:00 am
                            • Price
                              CAN$51 and over
                            • Cuisines
                              Contemporary Canadian, Farm-to-table, Steak
                            • Dining style
                              Casual Dining
                            • Dress code
                              Casual Dress
                            • Parking details
                              Street parking is available on Bank, Florence and Frank Street. Paid parking is available across from the restaurant on Frank Street.
                            • Payment Options
                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                            • Executive Chef
                              Jon Svazas
                            • Additional
                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
                            • Website
                              http://www.faunaottawa.ca/
                            • Phone number
                              (613) 563-2862
                            • Private party facilities
                              Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, “Fauna” can accommodate all your special event needs.

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