Arlo

Name: Arlo
Address: 340 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K2P 0J9
Telephone: (613) 421-1424
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

589 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Continental

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Arlo is a neighbourhood restaurant & wine with natural wine, comforting food & good tunes in a laid back and cozy environment. Outdoor seating & private dining available. Chef Jamie Stunt's simple but refined dishes inspired by the people and places we love.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

11:30 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Continental, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(613) 421-1424
Website
http://restaurantarlo.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Jamie Stunt

Location
340 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9
Neighbourhood
Ottawa
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ottawa
Great for fine wines
Ottawa
Great for fine wines

589 Reviews

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Tiri
Ottawa
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
This place is clearly wildly popular, so if you're looking for somewhere packed and energetic, go for it. But we found the food not to be on par with the price and reputation of Arlo (we've been several times before). We had the radicchio and pear salad, which was way too large, with too much cheese. We were stuffed. Suggestion: serve less of it and charge less. Also, the salad was completely unsurprising, I would even say bland. The pieces of pear were tiny and not tasty. The tuna tartare was ordinary and the chips that came with it were pretty dull and greasy. The crostini were either too salty or saltless. The lion's mane mushroom "steak" frites was innovative and tasty, and a highlight of the meal. But $42 for a plate of mushrooms and chips? Come on. The service was okay, a little dismissive maybe (again, considering how much we paid). I could see there were other, much better servers working that night, so we I guess that was the luck of the draw. I will put in a good word for some of the staff, especially front of house and bussing: they were super friendly and professional. So that was nice. Meanwhile, the noise level in the back room—which is a much less visually and aesthetically interesting experience than eating in the front room, again the luck of the draw—was so high that we felt we were in a club. I like an energetic restaurant, but the noise level really surprised me. We had to shout at each other, no exaggeration. In summary, there were a couple high points but we paid a bundle and had a meh (and at times annoying) experience.
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Victoria
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Delicious food - especially the swordfish! Wish there were a few more entrées to choose from, and that the wine list included more bottles under $100. Also, a complimentary birthday treat would be a nice touch :) Thanks!
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Adina
Ottawa
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food, great service. Tables by the back patio window were a bit cold ( my partner thought it wasn’t) and the wine by the glass options did not raise to the quality of the food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in Ottawa. The food is delicious. Can’t go wrong with any of the starters, mains or desserts. They also have a good selection of wines and cocktails. The staff is amazing too. Very friendly.
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Motherofdragons
London
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
wonderful as always
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Marc
Exclusive
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
Drinks were good, wine selection was great as were the digestifs. Dinner was average, enjoyable but not overly inspired. Service was good; however, inattentive at times. Vibe was great, music and ambiance were very eclectic. Wasn't overly pricey, decent value for what we got.
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NicoleH
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved everything about my experience here! From start to finish it was absolutely incredible. The service, the food, the lighting, all of it! Thank you for having such an amazing veg option. The “steak” and frites was the most delicious meal I’ve had in a long time. Please keep it! I’ll be back often.
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lover
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun time’ busy, sordfish very good’ will go back for the steak frit(mushroom creation) yes we will recommend’
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Swinkie
Greater Boston
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very nice restaurant but a bit alternative for our tastes. Service and food were exceptional. I’m
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Camille
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place, the food is amazing and the service is great! They use seasonal ingredients and the menu is always a surprise.
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JessicaD
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!!! The food was delicious. The drinks were great. The service was impeccable. 100% recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far, the best in Ottawa for food, wine and experience
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Kiki
Ottawa
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
My appetizer salad summer squash was a bit disappointing - tasted and looked like cucumber. The “steak” frites was just a grilled mushroom for $42 and the sauce was too rich. My friends really enjoyed the lamb and their appetizers though so I guess I just didn’t pick the right dishes! Service and ambience were great.
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DavidP
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite place in Ottawa! The food is amazing!
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PhilD
Orlando
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Main portions could have been a bit bigger and a few personal taste preferences, but overall great!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
My new favorite spot. The braised lamb was a home run. Also get the rillette de porc. C’est bon en cri….
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EricS
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food and wine assortment! great place for foodies! very trendy! super well trained and amicable staff who will offer you service in both official languages! top notch! Great Job Alex!
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SandraP
Ottawa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Flavourful and pleasing to the eye. It was our second time and it didn’t disappoint.
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SimonM
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was inventive and tasty. Service was friendly and prompt. Area by the street side window was drafty. Appetizer, main dishes and wines by the glass were on the high side though it appears most restaurants in the same category as Arlo have also jacked up their prices beyond even grocery store food inflation.
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Flee
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place with cute decors and plants. We were seated by the window (best table ever) and the service was wonderful. Food was pricy but the portion was decent and it was delicious (I had the Cornish hen). Would be back again next time I’m in town.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience, from cocktails to digestive. The Arctic Char tartare is remarkable. The new addition of the Cornish hen on the menu is a keeper, it was delicious! Excellent orange wine recommendation and pairing for our choices. We loved it!!
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CLARKE
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great meal. We let our server decide on our dishes and ate family-style. Was all-around excellent. We'll be back soon!
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JosephG
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Nice vibe and friendly staff. Apps and mains were generally overpriced but the mains were delicious. Arctic char app had literally 2 tbsp or so of fish....and mushroom app...was literally a few sliced raw mushrooms with a vinegar drizzle. Each around $21-25! Wine list is interesting...but know what you want as server(s) made disappointing wine recommendations with the food. About $400 for three of us. Much better value found elsewhere.
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KimberlyL
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Loved the service and delicious food! Very trendy spot for dinner!
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Katryna
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, atmosphere and service. Thank you..
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MiVM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
Food quality was good overall but portions were too small and expensive.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Saskatoon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great night! Great service! Food was delicious !!!
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YvesP
Toronto
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful restaurant with attentive and knowledgeable staff, amazing food and a great ambiance. This restaurant will become a regular go-to restaurant.
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DavidB
New York Area
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
Dishes were not well executed - under seasoned, overcooked, poorly presented and overpriced. Wines were pretty good but overpriced. Overall, poor value. I know that it's not cheap or easy to own/operate a small restaurant but please step it up.
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AndreaL
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food and service, the halibut was very tasty and plating was beautiful. A bit noisy
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Kirk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We ordered an entree without mentioning a dairy intolerance. Once the entree came my wife realized that there was a sauce with dairy but tried to eat around it. Once the waiter found out he immediately checked with the kitchen and brought us a replacement without dairy, leaving the other behind. at no extra charge. This allowed me to have two delicious entrees for the price of one. Much appreciated.
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Izzy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
We recently dined at Arlo for a small team meeting, and I must say it was a delightful experience. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, with soft lighting and comfortable seating. The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made sure our needs were met throughout the meal. The food was delicious. I especially enjoyed the Eggplant Toast appetizer and my Flank Steak was done just right. The flavors were well-balanced, and the presentation was exquisite. Each bite was a burst of deliciousness, and I couldn't get enough. Overall, my dining experience at Arlo was fantastic. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal with wine pairings, in a lovely atmosphere, and I can't wait to return to try more dishes from their menu.
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Robyn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service was even better. The staff is so kind and thoughtful. Great atmosphere for groups or even more intimate dates.
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Lauren
Ottawa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, wine, service, ambiance - all outstanding! Will definitely be back.
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LeeLLM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My compliments to the chef and kitchen for a delectable dining experience and a special thank you to Jamie whose attention and professionalism made the evening memorable! I highly recommend this dining establishment.
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Redge
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Not extravagant but delicious- service was good - wine per glass was fair - totally go again next we're in Ottawa
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Heather
Montreal
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Back patio is a beautiful space. Tucked away it’s quiet and magical ❤️
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Matt
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Arlo well showcased it's position as a Canada's Top 100 restaurant. Casual ambiance, knowledgeable staff paired with elevated dishes and memorable dining experience.
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ShawnS
Ottawa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
great menu with solid veg/an options. great vibe. background music was a little loud for the Wednesday dinner hour.
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HeatherH
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another delicious dinner at Arlo with great wine, and friendly knowledgeable service - the patio ambiance is lovely.
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Arlo is rated 4.6 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

11:30 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

340 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Ottawa
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$51 and over
Cuisines
Continental, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Jamie Stunt
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://restaurantarlo.com/
Phone number
(613) 421-1424

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