Best Californian Restaurant Ottawa Near Me

Gaetano Licari: Very great vibe. If you go on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and or Saturday night, you are always greeted by the owner, Fortunato. He greets you with a warm smile. A handshake, and if he knows you personally it’s always a hug, and or a kiss on the cheek. From when you sit down, the servers are right on top of you getting ready to make sure that you enjoy your evening. The food is fantastic. The service is majestic. And be prepared that when you are ready to finish paying the bill, they will always offer everyone at the table a drink of choice. Viva Italia.

Stephanie Brousseau: Had a great dinner at Carben, took my brother to try his first tasting menu experience and he had a blast. We couldn’t agree on what our favourite dish was because they were all so tasty. Service and atmosphere were great, professional but casual enough to not feel overwhelming.Had to edit and add that the milk bun was the best thing I’ve eaten in a long time. No picture because we ate it so fast.

Jamie Davidson: We were able to secure a table for two at Carben last night on a whim, and it was a fantastic experience!My wife and I had the Prix Fixe tasting menu. There were seven courses - brussel sprouts, beef, mushrooms, cod, duck, dessert and a chocolate to wrap things up. Wine pairings for each of the first 6 plates.Not getting into any specifics on the dishes because I could not do them justice. The brussel sprouts were spectacular; we ate slowly, savouring every bite, with high hopes for the rest of the meal.These hopes were met. Every dish was a standout. The presentation was beautiful, the tastes spectacular.The restaurant itself is small and fairly minimally decorated - think bistro rather than fine dining. The service was similar - the wait staff were friendly and attentive, but the style of service did not augment the experience.I will definitely go back. And will bring friends.

Nicole Bond: Recommended dishes Bread Service, Cured Chinook Salmon

Coco T: We celebrated our anniversary at Carben and I was so impressed with the food and service. The tasting menu was excellent, with very generous portions; the duck and mushrooms dishes were to die for. The next day my friends took me at Riviera for dinner, and my dinner was nothing compared to Carben; food wise and service wise. We will go back to Carben for sure. One of the owners served us and he was extremely professional while funny and witty. We had an amazing time.Vegetarian options: They made a special vegetarian tasting menu for my husband. That sealed the deal!

Yum Yum YOW: Lovely experience at Carben this week. We enjoyed all of our dishes and I loved to see crafted mocktails on the menu. I don’t generally like asparagus but I couldn’t stop eating this perfectly grilled one & the slight citrus flavour on the lobster was great. The pickled mushroom on the crostini of the mushroom dish also took the dish to the next level for me.

Rob Arbuckle: Great service and great food today for Mother’s Day brunch. Keep up the great work

Steven Lamothe: Pretty decent Italian restaurant with plenty of options if you’re on a budget or looking for something more elaborate. They also deliver to your room if you’re staying at the hotel. Servers were attentive but not particularly friendly.Dish wise avoid the salmon as they do not season it so it’s quite bland.

Emmanuel Nassrallah: Great place to eat. It has a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere, kind of like a fireplace-lit living room. The staff are always friendly and the food is always decent. Desserts are definitely the highlight whenever I go.Parking: You'll be hard-pressed to not find a free spot.Wheelchair accessibility: It's wheelchair accessible.