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Katha Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Katha Ottawa

4.2
4.2
185 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Indian
"Welcome to Kathā – an ode to the rich tapestry of Indian culinary heritage, reimagined for the modern palate. Located in the heart of Ottawa, Kathā delivers an extraordinary gastronomic journey through India's diverse regions, encapsulated in an 8-course blind tasting menu.

Our chef's meticulous craftsmanship and vision elevate Indian cuisine into a sublime experience that's both intimate and communal. Whether you're a lifelong fan of Indian food or a curious first-timer, Kathā offers a unique feast for all senses.

We invite you to be part of this story, and in turn, make it a part of yours. Reserve your table now to embark on an unforgettable culinary odyssey."


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2 people

8:00 p.m.


Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Southeast Asian, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (613) 265-6444
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    South Asian
  • Executive Chef
    Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan
  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Parking Details
    private parking available for customers behind the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 8 Course Blind Tasting Menu

    $100.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Prepare to be taken on a gastronomic voyage across India's multifaceted culinary landscape through our signature 8-course blind tasting menu. Crafted with expertise and served with eloquence, each course is a surprise that unfolds layer by layer, just like the stories our grandmothers told us — or as we say in Hindi, "kathā." Price: $100 per person Wine Pairing: Additional $50 per person Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours

What 185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Vegetarian-friendly

185 Reviews
  1. Loveindianfood

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Each dish of Food was varied and as well as delicious appealing to the eye. Service was attentive with comments and clarifications for the food. Very helpful. Strongly recommend this restaurant.

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  2. Frank

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Slightly modern take on indian classics but very well done. Outstanding service (by the owner). You have to try the dessert! We will go back.

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  3. EMack

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Delicious food and different than the usual. Beautiful presentation. Unfortunately they were out of lamb which made two dishes unavailable. We ate well and brought some leftovers home to enjoy the next day. Good service and ambience.

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  4. Sash

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    It is a good place for a casual dinner but nothing fancy. However, I believe that there are other restaurants at a better value. The service needs to be improved as we were waiting awhile to be served and we also had to remind the server our order as she forgot to out it through. The server didn't seem very experienced therefore they should have has someone else on the floor as well. Overall, we didn't have a great experience however, the food was pretty good.

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  5. Denny

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic! Our sever was very helpful, she made great suggestions of what to eat. She was attentive without being overbearing. Overall the dining experience was wonderful, we will be going back!

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  6. CatherineK

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Great food with the exception of the naan bread. Looked and tasted like frozen naan. Very disappointing for a basic

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  7. CatherineK

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience5
    Great food and service. However, this is the second time in three weeks that there was no Pino Grigio. Disappointing.

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  8. TanyaC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    The food tasted very bad. Was very disappointed. The server was nice but because of the food tasting horrible, it was a bad experience. And so overpriced.

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  9. SherS

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Vivian’s -as advertised - is not your usual Indian food restaurant, although it is Indian food. Beautifully presented and everything we had was completely yummy. There was “more than one” vegan option and we were very happy with our choices. Staff were knowledgeable and professional. Will definitely go back.

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  10. Itwasadate

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    It was a fine restaurant, loved the open concept. Food was tasty, portion sizes were okay. No oysters as they were “off” that night.

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  11. Chris

    Columbus

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    I thought the food was exceptional. The options, flavor and overall taste were absolutely perfect. Good wine selection. Downfall was the service… it was quite bad. Also, give yourself plenty of time as the dinner took awhile mostly because of the service.

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  12. ChrisM

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Innovative and tasty Indian food. The burrata butter chicken is an interesting twist and flavours are bold and refined. Would go back !!

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  13. DarcyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious! The service was very friendly and knowledgeable! It was worth every penny! The popsicles? Outstanding! Try them!

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  14. OwenW

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter Navan came through with some brilliant recommendations including the Paneer lababdar and lamb chop rogan josh. Each mouthful was a burst of authentic Indian flavour

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food! Welcoming staff - cozy ambience. Will come back

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  16. SusanE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the best Indian food I have ever eaten. Every bite was absolutely delicious.

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  17. CatherineK

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Very pleasant experience! Food was very good, albeit too salty. This is not the first time, I have found the food too salty. Also, the restaurant did not have the wine we wanted. A substitute (more expensive) was offered at the same price as our original request.

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  18. ManonP

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We truly enjoyed every dish we ordered and can’t wait to try all their other dishes soon.

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  19. DenisL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Une cuisine indienne d'exception. Magique en bouche en tout point. A special fine indian cuisine. Magic in your mouth, noting else.

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  20. Sunny

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    It would help if the food was brought together ! Naans seemed like grocery store naans that were just heater up. The curries arrived 20 mins after the naans arrived. Biriyani was too salty and overly spiced.

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  21. AshikA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious and the attention to detail was superb. Everything looked beautiful

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  22. CatherineK

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Room temperature was uncomfortable - very cold. Asked the server to turn off the air. Not confident that he turned it down. Also, the server was not very good at recommending dishes. This is in stark contrast to other servers I have had.

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  23. Dontwanttousename

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was fantastic! And, the service was great. I asked for some suggestions and the server was very helpful. The restaurant is nice inside. The only thing was that it was so empty, it felt a bit strange - we were the only ones in the restaurant. But, still a great meal and I have recommended it to many.

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  24. AllisonS

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was good, but for meals that are often served family style I wish the two person tables were slightly larger (minor complaint). Had the pani puri and I thought it was unique. Butter chicken was good, as was the dal makhani. There was a large table beside use with many children who were allowing the children to play with the wall decorations- unfortunate as it clearly isn't the setting for that. Would definitely come back still.

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  25. JimS

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic authentic food in a wonderful environment!

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  26. DonK

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    The online reviews were good and our normal go-to was booked up so we went for a birthday. For the price I was expecting a lot more and a finer dining experience but it was just So-So. Off the top the waitress advised that the chef was not in so 1/2 dozen of the items we asked about where not available. The food was HOT, from the appetizer to the main courses. The base flavor of the sauces were good but so highly laced with chilies it wasn't possible to taste the chicken for example. My wife and daughter-in-law could not each much because they both felt their lips were burning. Everything was a la carte and with Butter Chicken at 30$ a plate it was really a rip off. For 5 of us it was 295$ and we had no alcohol or dessert. I only gave 10% because first off - it was one of the options provided. Surprised I chose that option because this was not worth a 45$ tip.

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  27. Linda

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first visit and it won’t be our last! We will forever request table 5. Thank you for a memorable evening with amazing food and service all around! Linda and André

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  28. ElaineB

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the experience, definitely worth future visits

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  29. Kiki

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    The atmosphere is lovely and the food was good. The service was very, very slow and they provided no help with the menu. It took forever for someone to come and offer us drinks and they never asked if we’d like another drink after that. For 1 app, 2 mains and rice it took nearly 3 hours. We still had a great time but it’s not somewhere to go in a rush! They seemed to be having an off night for the service, maybe.

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  30. KevinF

    Ottawa

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. Very nice atmosphere.

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  31. Pleased

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    Terrific food served by very polite servers. Tables too close together which negates the enjoyment factor of wonderful food experience. Felt claustrophobic.

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  32. Fabienne

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great menu options. My guest and I had to share everything to be able to try more options on the menu. This was a great restaurant, the food was amazing I would definitely go back to try everything else on the menu. A must try!

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  33. TracyN

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this is an amazing restaurant. the food the ambiance, the service! I would highly recommend and I am going back !

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Miami - Dade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night out.

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  35. Perry

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly enjoyed our first visit to Vivaan and already planning to go back.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience4
    The food is fabulous and the server was great but we didn’t get the kitchen was very delayed in getting us the food. We made reservations way in advance so they should have known we are a big group. We asked for the food to arrive at once but it was just horrible in that some people waited forever to get their appetizers or didn’t get the rice until the very end which didn’t make sense.

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  37. CarolynK

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    New Year’s Eve and birthday

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  38. Dan1

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food at Vivaan is amazing! Delicious and menu changes often.

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  39. DonnaC

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful and friendly service. The food was incredible, so flavourful. Our favourite Indian food in Ottawa!

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  40. TimB

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly, knowledgeable staff and a great selection of food!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas

FAQs

Katha Ottawa does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Katha Ottawa is rated 4.2 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 p.m.


Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Katha Ottawa

225 Preston St Unit 3, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R1

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Ottawa
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Southeast Asian, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    private parking available for customers behind the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    South Asian
  • Executive Chef
    Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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