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Vivaan - fine Indian Cuisine, Ottawa, ON
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Vivaan - fine Indian Cuisine

4.5
4.5
151 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Indian
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Vivaan is Modern Indian Cuisine serving dishes from different regions of India. We carefully select our ingredients and use them to make authentic Indian recipes and our chef puts his modern flair and twists to the dishes.

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

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

  • Website

    http://www.vivaanottawa.com/

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan

  • Location

    225 Preston St, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R1

  • Neighbourhood

    Ottawa

  • Parking Details

    private parking available for customers behind the restaurant.

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Ottawa

    Healthy

  • Ottawa

    Vegetarian-friendly

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night out.
  2. P

    Perry

    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.
  3. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    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.
  4. CK

    CarolynK

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    New Year’s Eve and birthday
  5. D

    Dan1

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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

    DonnaC

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

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

    TimB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

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

    FamilyDinners

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was great, Vivaan never disappoints. Food was tasty and enjoyed the experience. It was my son's birthday he had a great time. Appetizers and Desert were tasty.
  9. PL

    PhilLeblanc42

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vivaan is, by far, the best Indian restaurant in Ottawa. Their offerings change regularly and their commitment to quality, flavours and culinary excellence is unmatched in the city. I can't recommend it enough.
  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and excellent quality.
  11. RB

    RobertB

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Probably the best Indian Food that we’ve had! We will be back to sample more. The only thing that I wasn’t as crazy about was the Naan which I found too thin and not chewy enough. The taste was good but I wasn’t that impressed with the texture. Staff was very helpful and attentive. The Butter Chicken w Burrata was crazy amazing! the cocktails were also very good. Definitely recommend Vivaan!!!
  12. JL

    JosephL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The food is delicious but a little of bit pricy. Thus, the service is very good
  13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, service and ambiance, will definitely return!
  14. DA

    DerekA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Would not recommend. Very expensive for what you get. Took a while to get seated, even with a reservation. Did not serve basic things like a Lassi. The eggplant dish was tasty and spicy, but essentially was just a sauce with little substance to it. Onion Kulcha was great though. The veg pops were good. Masala Dosa was ok but we've had much better. Only one option for desert and it was pretty horrible and made with toasted bread slices lapped in butter. Wife and I will never go here again.
  15. SJ

    SheilaJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was so good!!! Top notch Indian food. Also loved the interior. Try the chicken wings!
  16. DJ

    DellaJ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are new to Indian Cuisine. The dishes recommended by the server were flavourful and not overly spicey The ambience was perfect as we prefer quiet restaurants. Loved the green beans!
  17. V

    Vico

    Ottawa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The ambiance is interesting. They prepare everything in the same room. The Mohito was delicious as was the chicken and the lamb dishes with the spicy sauces. We also enjoyed the vege side dish.The rice is the staple food on which you add the main dishes. We shared as is traditional.
  18. DX

    Dac130853X

    Ottawa

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you think that you know the Indian Cuisine, think twice; this one is out of your ordinary knowledge of it. Treat yourself at Vivaan! Highly recommended. Danièle
  19. ER

    EricR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food & service. We sat at the bar and it was neat to watch the food prep as well.
  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ottawa

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Always a pleasure to eat at Vivaan. It was our 4th time dine-in there (plus 2 takeouts). Good food and great service. Vivaan is among our top 3 Indian restaurants in Ottawa, along with Thali and Kochin Kitchen. This time, dosa is great and the ceviche is a fantastic surprise.
  21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing & delicious. Will definitely go back :)
  22. KB

    KathleenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our second visit to Vivaan in the last few months. The food both times was excellent - fresh, flavourful and creative. If I were to make one suggestion it would be that they would benefit from a proper tandoori oven - the naan would benefit from it.
  23. JF

    JamaalF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience1
    This restaurant badly needs a front-house manager. The food is always great, but there is no music, the lights are too bright, the server is treading water to stay afloat, and the runner brings your sharing dishes without serving spoons. A talented chef in a big kitchen is not a restaurant.
  24. KV

    KaashVS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    One of the best Indian dine-in in Ottawa. Been here twice and never regretted. Expensive but worth it!
  25. JW

    JoanneW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Appetizers are very creative and beautifully served.
  26. L

    Lenka

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Indian food I have ever had in Ottawa. Server was excellent. Fine dining (not inexpensive) but laid back enough to be relaxed and the food is so good!
  27. M

    Msweet

    Ottawa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    A unique spin on Indian food that could better from a stronger execution. Chaat paapdi was great, perhaps the burrata was unnecessary but a fun spin on a classic snack. Oysters could’ve been shucked better - we had a hard time getting to the meat. Dosa was good, it’s accompaniments of chutney and sambar could’ve used some more flavour. Shrimp curry was lack lustre and some shrimp were over cooked and others under cooked. The sauce itself was very grainy. Breads (naan and onion kulcha) were fantastic!
  28. LA

    LisaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice ambience, great service. Food, lovely presentation and nice flavours I liked that the menu was unique. Many dishes I’ve never tried Portions a little small for the price However it is fine dinning, so to be expected I guess Overall. Really happy 😊
  29. J

    Jawad

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful South Asian cuisine with great plating.
  30. A

    Anon

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food...loved the flavours. Some very unique dishes
  31. RS

    RainaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food delicious, a nice fusion of Indian spice blend! Small portions enough to dine for two- if ordering a few dishes! Recommended for people who like small portions, want to dine in more for experience/taste…..,drinks, appetizers and one or two main courses! PS: furniture is dates. Place needs a but freshening up- paint is too dark.
  32. M

    Meryem

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Waiters seemed confused and took so long to bring the food out. Asked us if the food for the other table was ours multiple times. Didn’t provide us with water or silverware for at least 45 mins
  33. IR

    IsabelleR

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Vivaan is one of my favorite Indian restaurant! They recently changed their menu which made me really disappointed as they took out my favorite vegetarian dish… but food is always amazing!
  34. NC

    NidhiC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and tasty food. They spl customize a main course dish for me due to my allergic restrictions. Thanks for the same.
  35. MD

    MarcD

    Ottawa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had great service and delicious food. Every dish tasted great and portions were quite big
  36. BP

    BhaunaP

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Unique and authentic!! Would definitely come here again!
  37. DB

    DimitriB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food and beautiful presentation. The ambiance was very calm and inviting, perfect for a nice intimate occasion. I would like to return and try out the bar seating at some point to experience the lively kitchen dynamics. Beautiful experience overall
  38. MC

    MCgy

    Calgary

    52 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    The food was very tasty. We got there and they were not ready so they put us in a room by ourselves but we felt isolated rather than private. Service was very slow. I would recommend with said reservations.
  39. FD

    FamilyDinners

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great taste and flavor, enjoyed every bit. Planning to visit to try more dishes.
  40. LO

    LitreOfCola

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Innovative, unique and DELICIOUS. The owner/chef is an artist and you will not find this level of Indian food anywhere else in Ottawa (or beyond for that matter). An absolute must-try!

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

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Vivaan - fine Indian Cuisine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Vivaan - fine Indian Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (613) 265-6444.

Vivaan - fine Indian Cuisine is rated 4.5 stars by 151 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 2 times today
Google Map for Vivaan - fine Indian Cuisine

225 Preston St, 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

  • Executive Chef

    Teegavarapu Sarath Mohan

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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