Why does this site exist? It’s because I love food. There is no other way to describe it. Nothing makes me happier than finding new “favourite places”. And with that comes the need to compare and rank similar foods. This site will be dedicated to doing just that.
I previously had a burger blog, because I felt Ottawa was actually a pretty good burger town.
Since, my favourite side to pair with a burger is a poutine, I figured it only made sense to add poutine reviews to the mix. Ottawa’s proximity to Quebec also suggests that it should be a good poutine town.
On the other end of the spectrum, I’ve often described Ottawa as the big city with the worst selection of pizza I’ve ever experienced. Ottawa has its own style of pizza, which typically features thick golden crust with toppings predominantly under the cheese, and a sauce with a very distinct herb combination. Admittedly, this is not my favourite type of pizza, though many residents would strongly disagree with me. I added pizza to the mix as a means of trying to disprove my stance that Ottawa is a terrible pizza town.
Since I spend a lot of time on the other side of the river, I have decided to include the Gatineau region as well, because great food is worth travelling for.
Please keep in mind that all of these reviews are just my opinion, and that I’m not trying to hurt any of the restaurants I review. I have some pretty specific likes and even more specific dislikes (e.g., the aforementioned “Ottawa-style” pizza or a very common type of frozen french fry that has become off-putting to me, etc.) that will significantly affect my scores. So, if I mention some of these traits, it may be better to compare similarly described items, than looking only at the scores. It is actually my hope that my site inspires people to try some of these restaurants, whether it’s because they trust my opinion or because they want to dispel it.
As for the restaurants that make the cut, I will primarily focus on local restaurants, but I will also include some chain restaurants. I will most likely skip over the majority of fast food chains, but I will include some of the premium fast food joints’ (e.g., Five Guys) offerings. I may also include some family restaurant chains.