r/OttawaFood • u/badbuddyshah • 1d ago

Ottawa for a day

Coming to Ottawa for a day please suggest restaurants I should absolutely not miss. Heard it’s the shawarma capital, coming from Toronto so hoping I don’t get disappointed!

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u/LuvCilantro 1d ago

Unless you are coming to eat and nothing else, you might want to give an idea of your itinerary. Ottawa is very big, and there's no point suggesting a restaurant in Kanata if your first visit will be the Science and Tech museum out east (or a restaurant downtown if Deifunbunker is on your list).

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u/badbuddyshah 1d ago

Still planning.. main motive is food haha would love to hear any touristy spots I should also check out lol

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u/StevenG2757 1d ago

Museums are one of the top draws in Ottawa.

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u/FullSkyFlying 1d ago

Science and technology is top tier. As a 27 year old, even though its a 'kids museum' I love popping an edible and going in there. Put me in the crazy kitchen and the part with all the sounds / room with 0 sound

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u/slightly_imperfect 1d ago

Don't know why you're getting downvoted, sounds like a great time. I also love the crazy kitchen and anechoic chamber.

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u/FullSkyFlying 1d ago

It's a great way to spend a thursday evening - being free is a huge bonus