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Gitanes, Ottawa, ON

Gitanes

4.6
4.6
427 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
French
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We are a French restaurant with natural wine and colourful cocktails. Seafood on the cold bar is fresh and sustainably sourced. Open Tuesday to Saturday at 5:30.

The patio is open and accepting reservations!

Don't see availability for your group? Give us a call at 613-562-0699 or email info@gitanes.co

À bientôt!

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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 25 can be accommodated in our semi-private back room. Our restaurant can accommodate a 55 person indoor buyout, and the patio can be used for additional capacity.Our 'Let Chef Feed You' tasting can unique way to host visiting family or holiday work dinners.
  • 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 immersive dining experience that is cooked and served by our Kitchen team. Advance notice of allergies & dietary restrictions is required. This is a 2-3 hour experience. Standard cancellation policy applies.
    Chef's Tasting photo

  • Tasting Menu

    $105.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A wonderful introduction to Gitanes restaurant. A curated offering from our current seasonal menu. Minimum requirement of 2 guests.
    Tasting Menu photo

What 427 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

427 Reviews

  1. RichardL

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gitanes is a wonderful meal and IMHO one of Ottawa's finest dining experiences. From start to finish everything was lovely and well attended. I celebrated my birthday here and it could not have been more lovely. Highly recommended!

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  2. faimmongers

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The attention to detail is there, as is the quality of the food. I wish there were more interesting by the glass wine options and that the music was more cohesive— it abruptly transitioned from contemporary r&b to end of the night wedding reception music.

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  3. SebastienV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, thanks again ! Will come again !

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  4. NataliaD

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service at gitanes is exceptional and the food was a close second to how amazing the night was made. Our server was so good at recommending the best drinks to go with our meals and made our night perfect!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner. Thank you for the great experience!

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  6. JillW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had the tasting menu with the small wine pairing and it was excellent. All the dishes came family style and provided a combination of at least two dishes. For example tuna crisp with lamb tartare. Crab spaghetti with tomato salad. All the recipes were recognizable French dishes but prepared perfectly and light, not heavy like traditional French food. The wine was spectacular. An excellent little restaurant for a special night out!

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  7. JONS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic Service was amazing Can't wait to come back especially for the French onion soup :)

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  8. Happywatergirl5555555555

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious, creative and decadent meal in a vegan brant patio setting. Thank you chef Mitch for making our Anniversary special with your four course menu.

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  9. SandraS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the vibe of this restaurant and the atmosphere. Our waiter Mathieu was fantastic and gave us good suggestions. The plates we had were outstanding (duck, tartare, fish, tuna). We waited quite a bit for our meal since there was an event going on in the restaurant that night. That did not affect our experience and quality of service and food. We will definitely be back.

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  10. AndreaL

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service! Server was attentive and accommodating. Interesting menu with lots of options full of flavour!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place with great food and worth to go back!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A+ Always. Favourite restaurant in the city hands down. The foods amazing, the staff are thoughtful and fun, and the vibes are always good.

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  13. HasnaA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    La serveuse était super gentille même si le service est relativement long.. On a essayé un plat corn cream en tant que entrée suggéré par la serveuse et c'était excellent. Cependant, les plats de résistance étaient une catastrophe, un plat au poulet roti présenté comme un best seller est une grande déception et mal dressé.. Spaghetti au crab aussi la même chose, la qualité des Spaghetti n'est pas bonne avec beaucoup d'huile difficile à digérer.. Les quantités sont petites.. je n'y reviendrai pas..

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    ❤️Gitanes has my heart. One of the very best on Ottawa.

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  15. EmiliaC

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great night out, food was exceptional so was the service and ambiance!

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  16. Morgoth

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arranged a chef’s table. The food was outstanding and the atmosphere was perfect. It was like you were in a French bistro. Mitch, the chef, prepared several dishes which I consider the best I have EVER ate. I have eaten at Michelin star restaurants and this restaurant was on par with them. The service was impeccable. Everyone helped the chef prepare and serve the food. It was magical to see everyone work as a true team. I will definitely be going back.

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  17. Doug

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impeccable food and service. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Highly recommended!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had very delious food and quite good service. Recommend!

    GitanesResponded on August 23, 2023

    So glad you enjoyed your dinner! Cheers :)

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  19. heinzy57

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal, great setting and great service. Will return

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  20. Pyeman

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Food was adequate for the price. Had tasting menu and wine pairings. Total bill with tax and tip was $610.00. Left a 20% tip out of respect but service was not up to standards that are acceptable. First off we ordered cocktails which we were enjoying when all of a sudden our first course showed up, nobody had spoke to us, or set the plan for the evening tasting. We finished our cocktails and let the food sit. Once finished we had to inquire and ask for wine pairings ourselves (we joked if this was a self serve establishment). We chose the $95 pairings which were not done well at all. For $600.00 you think we would have had 1 visit from the sommelier but she seemed more concerned about 1 table, as well as sitting and focusing on the chef’s table with the owner and his buddies. After paying the bill we left without a salutation or even thank you or any other kind of acknowledgement. Bartender who had loosely served us seemed to act with the attitude that now that the bill was paid and his tip was ingrained, why bother. Overall I have had better service with a $200 tab, very disappointing. Sadly the food did not make up for this low standard of service.

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  21. PatC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My girlfriend and I made reservations to try their tasting menu… Upon entering the restaurant, it’s got a cool vibe. Staff & service were top notch! I was actually amazed with their level of service & delivery, 5 star on hospitality! The highlight of our tasting menus was the duck & cream of corn followed with the Foie Sunday. Absolutely delicious! My only disappointment was their first course of a weird combo of fruits & meats, made zero sense to us. Overall, I highly recommend for the experience. Cheers!

    GitanesResponded on August 23, 2023

    Hi Pat! We're so glad you enjoyed the experience. I believe you're referring to the ham and melon palate cleanser course - guess this one wasn't for you but glad you enjoyed the duck, corn and foie sundae :) Cheers!

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  22. Kristin

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent menu, cocktails and service. Lovely options for seating and a relaxing evening in an inviting space.

    GitanesResponded on August 18, 2023

    Hi Kristin, a pleasure to host you the other night :) Thank you for this lovely message! Made our day

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  23. Amanda

    Ottawa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, service and ambiance ! We will be going back regularly.

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  24. JeanT

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our first time and we’ll definitely go back especially for the ambiance, the reception, and the food. The escargots, mussels and fish were excellent although the fish portion was a bit on the small side. The steak was ok but I wish we had been told that the addition of foie gras would add $24 to the bill. The corkage fee was also in the high side, we had been told $35 but were charged $40 per bottle. $20 would be a reasonable fee in my view. A French restaurant in Portland eliminated its corkage fee and profits went through the roof. The restaurant is always full and food sales increased dramatically. The bar tender’s friends who dropped by to chat were a bit loud. What is it with young men speaking so loudly? The bar tender provided great service. Gitane is a great addition to the Ottawa food scene which has been lagging the last few years.

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  25. Looper

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I had the Steak Frites. The waiter recommended medium-rare, but I would have preferred it medium. The fries were pretty run of the mill. I expected some flair, especially as this was a fancy French restaurant.

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  26. paulm

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had the tasting menu with wine pairings. The tasting menu was excellent, food was great, good portions, and a lovely variety. The lamb tartare and tuna crudo was perfect. The copa and pork belly and lobster brochette was very innovative and surprisingly served with a curry sauce, but it worked and blended well. The chicken with mushrooms was sublime to say the least. Well worth the 105$ for the tastings. My only negative thoughts were about the wine pairings. The service is 3 glasses of 3 oz for the course, plus a 1.5 oz desert wine for 75$. This was highly overpriced, although the sommelier did a fantastic job with pairing it with dishes served. 100% over 100% on the service and friendly knowledgeable staff.

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  27. MartinC

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superlative. A fundamental dining experience for anyone in Canada or outside of Canada looking to experience the best the country has to offer in fun, fine dining. The service is one of kind. The chef(s) and kitchen are constantly creative and plate flavour experiences that respect the roots of modern cookery, yet attack our basest senses in the most pleasurable ways. 10 out 10; worth the trip; the wine cellar and sommelier (and champagne by the glass) almost break the scale pushing to an 11 out of 10.

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  28. Chardonnay

    West Palm Beach

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I was very impressed with this restaurant. The staff were very knowledgeable and accommodating. They were short staffed which explained the slow service of the food. The servers were well versed on the wine selection, attentive and had a good sense of humour. Lovely evening. We will go back !

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing through and through! Looking forward to the next event of its kind😁

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  30. KellA

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service/cocktails/food, and the patio is lovely: because it's tucked below street level, there's some protection from the noise and sight of traffic.

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  31. ChrisM

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always. Exceptional. Drinks, quality of bites and engaging staff. It’s been our favourite for the last two years after moving to Ottawa and stumbling upon It. If you haven’t been you must go. And…you’re welcome.

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  32. Lauren

    Montreal

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was very friendly and helpful with helping us choose items on the menu! Ambience is always nice and the food was wonderful. Thanks for a good experience :)

    GitanesResponded on July 27, 2023

    Thanks for the kind words Lauren :) Cheers!

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  33. JamesM

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant with excellent raw bar and fantastic service. Highly recommend!

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  34. MarianneL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing. Highly recommend the crab pasta and steak and fries.

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  35. Jessica

    Ottawa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for making my birthday dinner a wonderful evening!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    People were fantastic! Sommelier was bang on with her selection❤️

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  37. ChristopherH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good higher-end restaurant. Good quality food and service. Waiters are knowledgeable about the menu and wines. I would go again! And maybe try their tasting menu next time.

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  38. LindaD

    Montreal

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Servings are on the light side. Quality and taste are very good but after an appetizer and main dish I was still hungry and I am a light eater. I would have appreciated some bread or crackers to fill me up. Rather pricey especially with such small servings. So not sure we will go back even if food was delicious. Service was good and friendly but there was a long wait between servings. We were there for close to 3 hours

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  39. King

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had their tasting menu and it’s worth every penny. We love everything they served. The servers and chef were very accommodating and the music in the restaurant was nostalgic. We will definitely be back with friends.

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  40. AnnickD

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner, savoring the delectable cuisine and delightful cocktails.

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FAQs

Gitanes is rated 4.6 stars by 427 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gitanes

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
  • Cuisines
    French
  • 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 25 can be accommodated in our semi-private back room. Our restaurant can accommodate a 55 person indoor buyout, and the patio can be used for additional capacity.Our 'Let Chef Feed You' tasting can unique way to host visiting family or holiday work dinners.
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