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Exterior - Émilie’s Terrace, Ottawa, ON

Émilie’s Terrace

4.1 (98)
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
Émilie’s Terrace is an intimate garden escape inspired by elegance, intrigue, and the art of gathering. Now closed for the season, we look forward to welcoming you back to the terrace next year at Fairmont Château Laurier.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    ByWard Market
  • Cross street
    Rideau St and Mackenzie Ave
  • Parking Details
    Restaurant parking is not available. Self-parking is available within a short distance from the hotel.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Émilie’s Terrace.

4.1

4.1
(98)
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ottawa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ottawa

    Great for scenic views

  • Ottawa

    Canadian

  • Ottawa

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ottawa

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Émilie's Terrace offers "spectacular views" and a "lovely atmosphere," making it a prime spot for celebrations. Guests appreciate the "excellent service," particularly from staff like Roman and Daniella. The terrace excels in ambiance with its "beautiful setting on the Canal." While some find the menu limited, others commend the "delicious food" and "affordable prices."
98 Reviews
  1. John

    Unspecified2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very small and pricey but tasty. The view is amazing. We got some uncomfortable chairs.

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  2. Kailey

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot for my best friends 21st birthday. Our server Roman was amazing and brought all the vibes, the gals loved him and honestly he is the reason we would probably come back. Food was pretty good, very affordable for what we were trying to achieve. The vibes were amazing, thanks guys!

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  3. James

    Minneapolis - St. Paul15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great way to begin our stay in Ottawa. Great sunset and water views. Great service and the food was ok and a long day of traveling.

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  4. Mutsa

    Montreal / Quebec4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Terrace is lovely, such a great ambiance. The food was good, would definitely come again.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is ok. Honestly step up from Eastside Mario's. Definitely not italian. Nice location. Won't go back or recommend to anyone.

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  6. Justin

    Ottawa1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere; lovely view. They ran out of table lights which was a tad inconvenient but I’m easy going

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  7. Natalie

    Minneapolis - St. Paul21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time in Ottawa and such a wonderful experience.

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  8. Michael

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 7 September 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very disappointing. Poor flavour profiles. The margarita pizza was terrible.

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  9. Alex Gold

    Orlando / Central Florida East8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 September 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Limited menu and small food portions except for the pizza. Pepperoni were not fully cooked (would expect them to be crispy). Lots of wasps and nothing the servers could do about it!

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  10. Deanna

    Toronto / Ontario12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a very cool location. The drinks were good. The service was okay but could have been much better. Once we had our drinks the server never came back. We had to get up and find him.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    ByWard Market
  • Cross street
    Rideau St and Mackenzie Ave
  • Parking Details
    Restaurant parking is not available. Self-parking is available within a short distance from the hotel.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Émilie's Terrace is an outdoor terrace/patio at the Fairmont Château Laurier, and guests frequently dine on the patio to enjoy the river and Parliament views.

Yes, Émilie’s Terrace offers a dedicated kids’ menu, and families report comfortable visits with children and space for kids to play between courses.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, casual clothing is appropriate for dining at Émilie's Terrace.

Yes, Émilie's Terrace’s intimate garden terrace, sunset views, and several anniversary and solo‑date reports make it a lovely pick for a special evening.

Émilie's Terrace feels like an intimate garden escape, guests praise its elegant, Instagram-friendly decor, spectacular sunset and river views, and a lovely terrace atmosphere.

How FAQ content is generated

  1. Home
  2. Canada
  3. Ottawa
  4. Ottawa
  5. ByWard Market

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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