Reviews for 1 Elgin Restaurant in Ottawa, ON
I don’t normally leave restaurant reviews unless the experience was significant and exceeded my expectations. In this case, we... came here for dinner yesterday to celebrate a special occasion. Yvan our server was thoughtful, kind and considerate, went aboveand beyond and was honest about the menu and his recommendations. Without making this post too long, I just want to share thatthis experience was awesome. For anyone who is adventurous and loves game meat, or eats a strict animal-based or carnivore diet,and also enjoys great tasting food that is presented beautifully, thoughtfully with the flavours and combinations, this is theplace for you. We will definitely be coming back her for future occasions. For reference, we ordered the bison meatballs, fieldto shield, grass fed strip loin and the braised short ribs. Absolutely delicious and nutritious food. Thank you again for agreat experience. Read more
Absolutely incredible. The taste and quality of a much ‘fancier’ restaurant. Some truly Canadian flavours and indigenous... inspiration. We had some truly incredible Jenni Lessard (resident chef) creations, including the Rabbit croquettes. Read more
It’s a great experience. Atmosphere is chill and cool. The food is amazing and servers are also really friendly. Definitely... fine dining. It can be expensive but worth it. Read more
Convenient location if staying near Parliament Hill. Classic interior but reserve seating outside-- a large patio for a great... view along the Rideau Canal. The staff are professional and attentive. Special shout-out to the bartender, Brian. Great service. The food service is well prepared and not rushed. A short menu carefully thought out for freshness and seasonal ingredients.Bravo to the Chefs and kitchen staff. Read more
1 ELGIN is a hidden gem of fine dining! Great location with a view of the canal, 1 ELGIN has a beautiful interior space and the... promise of a fantastic waterfront patio in warmer weather. Tonight we enjoyed their roasted beetroot salad, warm lentil,mushroom & tofu bowl, and shared their cranberry apple bread pudding with maple ice cream for dessert. Beautifully presented,absolutely delicious, from start to finish. Read more
Had a fantastic meal before a show. The mushroom toast, gnocchi, tofu bowl, and creme brulee were all fresh, flavourful, and... filling. The cocktails we had were well balanced and festive for the time of year. Our server was very attentive while stillgiving us space to enjoy our meal. I would definitely recommend stopping in even if you aren't going to a show. Looking forwardto returning. Read more
Had some difficulties finding our way in from the underground parking as doors were locked throughout (which, really, the... restaurant ought to validate for diners.) Once in, we enjoyed our well prepared and satisfying meals — sweet potato gnocchi;sirloin on bed of creamy mashed potatoes; and a nice piece of (bit thin on the) hazelnut encrusted cod. Restaurant was quiteempty — due to COVID cancellation of shows and awkward access with locked entrances — Service was friendly and attentive,though a note to perhaps pay more attention to not reach across your diners please, especially during times of COVID. Read more
Two of us ate at this location for dinner on October 23rd. Service was friendly and courteous. Food delicious and nicely... presented. Our one complaint and is a recurring deficiency is the coffee. It is consistently served lukewarm/ or roomtemperature. McDonalds policy is coffee to be brewed between 80-90C...whereas Tim Horton's brews between 90-96C... roomtemperature /lukewarm is 20-30C. On Oct 23 we ordered specialty coffees which were served at room temperature. This isunacceptable. They have been told before..still no corrective steps. Read more