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The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery

4.3
4.3
506 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Breakfast
We invite you to come and indulge in delicious and beautifully fragrant, fine loose teas from gardens all around the globe. Our delicious cuisine for brunch, or afternoon tea is available from Wednesday-Sunday.

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery is located in Ottawa Ontario. Come spoil yourself in our all day brunch or our ever so popular bottomless prosecco and mimosas!

At Vanitea, we provide a timeless tradition done beautifully.

For Gluten-free and vegan tea sets, we do require an order and payment in advance. Orders and payment may be made over the phone, or through our website.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary European

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (613) 695-8832

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    If you would like to make a reservation for a private event with our beautiful tea salon please email us directly at info@thevanitearoomteasalon.com

  • Neighbourhood

    Ottawa

  • Cross Street

    Bay St.

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea Available Everyday From 10am-4pm

    $51.86 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a eclectic Afternoon Tea Experience at our beautiful venue from 10am-4pm from Wed-Sun. All taxes and opentable 2% service charge included. Gratuity not included. This prepaid experience cost is non-refundable. If you need to reschedule your booking, a credit will be applied in this amount for your next visit. Please note gratuity is not included.
  • 3 Course Brunch With Bottomless Prosecco

    $63.29 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    A 3 course brunch experience complete with bottomless prosecco from the beginning to the end of your meal! Beginning from 10am until 4pm! Includes scones, choice of main brunch and mini desserts too. Cost is $55.00 per person plus tax and opentable 2% service charge! Prepay now for your vanitea exclusive experience! This experience is non-refundable. If needing to cancel reservation, credit will be applied for future use. Please note gratuity is not included.
  • Drag Dinner Early Night Beginnings

    $60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Dine while enjoying performances from Ottawa's top Drag Queens! This package includes a single preset cocktail or mocktail, choice of main dish, dessert and cover fee. Add a cocktail from our cocktail list or add an appetizer on the day! Vegan and gluten free options available!

Offers

  • Bottomless Orange or Grapefruit Mimosas!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.,Thu - Sat - 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Available everyday for brunch and afternoon tea, Bottomless Orange & Grapefruit Mimosas with any main!

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What 506 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

  • Ottawa

    Great for brunch

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  1. Nadia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good service and delicious food. The afternoon tea was one of the best I’ve had
  2. Fruitcoulis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    How can you serve puff pastry cold ??? Same for the waffle !!! Not enough food garnish on the salty bites. Too many and heavy sweet bites. No raspberry jam (fruit coulis instead), no clotted cream with the scones. Never be so disappointed by a ‘tea’ in my life. I was ashamed in front of my guests.
  3. LisaD

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and great food! We loved the brisket Benedict and the cocktails were fancy and delicious.
  4. OTO00

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous time here with loved ones. Particularly enjoyed the tea service with the option to do brunch as well. An interesting and happy take to a tea room in modern day times. Especially appreciated a rotating list of mimosas!
  5. Anonymous

    Ottawa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I booked by 30th birthday brunch here and they made me feel like a princess. Bottomless pear and pineapple mimosas were so delicious and different. Experience and hospitality here was a 10/10.
  6. OTO00

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    afternoon tea was delightful. Customer service was also very personable and kind.
  7. DJEJL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed Mother’s Day high tea. Family of five. Great service. Delicious food. Gluten-free options were a hit.
  8. JayM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Allowed us to book a reservation and when it sold out, join the waitlist. We arrived and a group of people said they had rented the place out for a Bridal Party and pointed to the sign on the door that said closed for private event. I’m not sure why they were allowing people to make reservations when they were not taking any. Was a waste of a drive and went to another tea place which was lovely. Will try to eat here again but disappointed with the service as it wasn’t even a staff member who greeted us and let us know. There was nothing on the website indicating an event was in progress either. Looks like a great place. Wish it was better prepared.
  9. MariaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very cute place with affordable options for foods! Also, amazing staffs!
  10. MeanieCookie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my mother and sister to Vanitea Room and had the three course brunch experience. The food was super tasty and the portions were just right. We were stuffed by the end of it. The bottomless mimosas kept on coming and we had a great experience. The only downside is that I personally find it a bit overpriced but had a great experience. I hope to come back and try their afternoon tea.
  11. Anonymous

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great little place. Wish they were open for longer during the week!
  12. Beatris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful place! I went for my birthday and I got this lovely seat on a sofa, made me feel like a true princess! The food was delicious and I asked for recommendations for an alcoholic drink, and it was spectacular. I will definitely coming again with my friends and family
  13. Anonymous

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special afternoon with special friends. Beautiful space, great tea and french toast!
  14. TeresaR

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience5
    It's the cutest Cafe I've ever seen!!! The only issue was the food, it was terrible.
  15. Matt

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Bottomless mimosas brunch not worth it. Meal portions were small, they did not offer orange mimosas that day so we had to do lemonade and grapefruit which were very sweet ( too sweet) and the refill rate was variable. First refill took over 15 minutes which is a problem when you are limited to 1h30 seating and the plastic glasses are maybe half a regular sized mimosa. Sparkling content was also variable. With gratuity the cost was a bit too high.
  16. AndrewR

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    The staff were nice. The food was very very disappointing. We had the main course of stuffed croissants and they were stale possibly even defrosted or worse, kept in the fridge as one of mine at least was ice cold. Really disappointing as we had been 3 years ago and the food was very good. Now bad and extremely overpriced
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience3
    Décor est beau, mais resto est petit Nourriture pas très bon, par exemple scone était vraiment sec Pour le même prix allez à Ritz à Montréal pour une ambiance plus chic, pour un afternoon tea plus délicieux, vraiment pour le même prix Ceci étant dit, les serveuses étaient gentilles, c’est juste la nourriture
  18. MissMag

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was very good. I definitely recommend it 👌!
  19. OTO00

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was so happy to be here with my grandfather and sister for afternoon tea. My grandfather really loved their brisket benedict and my sister loved her romeo and juliette and I shared my afternoon tea! Thank you for such a special experience vanitea.
  20. Anonymous

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    terrific in every way. brunch was a delight and best grapefruit mimosas in the city. Highly recommend.
  21. ChantalB

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favourite places to go. Finally bought one of their sloane teas for my partner and I and took a box of scones after brunch this time. Did not dissapoint <3
  22. Anonymous

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is such a sweet little spot!. Our brisket benedict & stuffed croissants - cherry blossom!!! Yummm and really liked all the attention to the details ( flowers, teapots everywhere.)
  23. fOODist1

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great and pretty teaspot! Loved the service and was very impressed by the BEST scones I've ever had. Paired with a fabulous teabox and tea latter. Rooibos was utterly regal with some sort of syrup. Looking forward to trying their patio in the summer.
  24. Kasper

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. Service was great, ambiance was cozy and the food was delicious.
  25. Jenn

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Great atmosphere and decor, good service, and I appreciate that they take reservations. But the coffee was overpriced (6$ for a latte maybe half the size of a regular "small" and $6.75 for a chai latte served in a wine glass), and the food was very bland. I had been here several years ago when they first opened and thought the same thing, but wanted to give them another chance; however, I won't be going back.
  26. ABC23

    Ottawa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience5
    Good food, pretty atmosphere, beautiful presentation of food and drink. The server was very passive aggressive, looking over us and pressuring us to buy more than we were comfortable with. The server also would actively forget to serve food or drinks and avoid us by frequently going to the bathroom or hiding in the kitchen.
  27. gleegz

    Ottawa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    I don’t usually leave bad reviews but man, the prices at this place are outrageous. Not an option on the menu for less than $25 pre tax for brunch??? The food was mediocre at *best.* Service was fine, not exceptional, but it was loud as hell in there. I would never recommend this place to anyone unless they seriously reconsidered their prices.
  28. Anonymous

    Ottawa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    beautiful time spent with loved ones. Thank you for making an old gal feel special. Special thanks to Chloe for the support to the door!
  29. OTO00

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a delightful hidden corner. Such a special time with my nana and my cousins from the motherland. Uk influencers are not always well represented in Ottawa. Was thrilled to find this place through several friends. Recommended many times and they did not disappoint. Already made my pre-booking for mothers day waitlist.
  30. fOODist1

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this spot is outstanding. From the drinks to the afternoon tea, to the vibe. Some of the best service I've ever experienced from girls my age. You can tell they appreciate all the details and care so much about everything. Highly recommend the brunch tea sampler. So much fun all around.
  31. SamanthaLB

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Unfortunately, my friends and I are never going back to this restaurant. The service was bad, the food was not good, they were rushing us to finish up and leave, and they even charged us because ONE guest could not come because of sickness reasons, although our whole birthday group came on time, and refused to refund the charge. I do not recommand this restaurant to anytime ever. Poor quality and even poorer customer service quality.

    The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and EateryResponded on March 17, 2023Thank you for your feedback, Sabrina. On behalf of Vaniteam, we are sad to read of your experience! We strive to address all negative reviews positively & we encourage their removal - to allow a more hopeful, renewed future visit to take place with us! We did speak directly with you today, to resolve the matter of the policy charge and we did extend a courtesy return for an improved experience. I hope you will accept our offer! Kindly, Hind Mubarak Brown Owner/ Founder - The Vanitea Room

  32. Lisa

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fun way to celebrate my birthday. The service was great, food was delicious and the drag performers were SO MUCH FUN 🤩
  33. Lizziehiphop

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I was disappointed in the lack of sticking to reservation times, I believe they should build in more buffer time between reservations in order to avoid overlapping. But, other than that issue, overall everything was fantastic. Friendly staff, great food, would 100% go there again.
  34. LoriA

    Ottawa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a cute, little spot with friendly service and delicious food!
  35. MirandaM

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and amazing service! Highly recommend
  36. TagH

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really cute decor, great atmosphere and the food for high tea was great!
  37. KathyG

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this place is fantastic! The team is warm and friendly, the food is amazing, the tea is divine. The decor is stunning! A hidden gem, that may not be so hidden anymore, make sure to book ahead. A wonderful experience - thank you!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a cozy cute restaurant with delicious food and drinks! The ambience is amazing and such a vibe.
  39. SoniaM

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    V Day was great!
  40. AfroQueen

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    I really enjoyed the place with my friends, but I feel like paying $60 for a table, on top of buying food was expensive!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 695-8832.

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery is rated 4.3 stars by 506 OpenTable diners.

The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Logo image for Uber Eats
Google Map for The Vanitea Room a Tea Salon and Eatery

551 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K1R 5J9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Bay St.

  • Neighbourhood

    Ottawa

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Tue–Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Contemporary European

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Public Lot

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

  • Phone number

    (613) 695-8832

  • Private party facilities

    If you would like to make a reservation for a private event with our beautiful tea salon please email us directly at info@thevanitearoomteasalon.com

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