Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Name: Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Address: 1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1N 8S7
Telephone: (613) 241-1414
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1064 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

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2 people

11 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for brunch
Fancy

Wilfrid's is an award-winning restaurant in Ottawa offering a wide selection of culinary creations. Our Executive Chef and his team are famous for their superb selection of regional Canadian cuisine.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 07:00–23:45 Sat, Sun 07:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 11:30–13:30 Sat, Sun 16:30–23:45
Phone number
(613) 241-1414
Website
https://www.fairmont.com/laurier-ottawa/dining/wilfrids/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
David De Bernardi
Catering
With four elegant ballrooms and 12 meeting rooms, Fairmont Château Laurier can help you plan your special event, wedding, meeting or conference. For more information call 613-241-1414 or visit us at www.fairmont.com/laurier

Location
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
Area
ByWard Market
Cross Street
Mackenzie and Rideau
Parking Details
self-parking is available within a short distance from the hotel.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Experiences

Wilfrid's Brunch
CA$69.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience Family Brunch as only the Fairmont Chateau Laurier can present brunch, in a castle. Whether a fresh made omelet, or pasta prepared in a giant wheel of parmesan is your perfect complement to brunch you can be sure that all of your old favorites, and a few soon to be new favorites, await you at the Wilfrid’s weekends from 11:30am-1:30pm adults $69, children $34.50. Please note that there is no self-parking available on site. Payment is due at the restaurant.
Thanksgiving Brunch at Wilfrid's
CA$42.50 - CA$85.00 per person
12 Oct - 14 Oct 2024
Come enjoy Thanksgiving Brunch in Wilfrid's where the Chateau Laurier's chefs pamper you and allow you to focus on the important parts of Thanksgiving. The people you are spending it with. Our buffet this year features all of the favorites, along with a few items that might be your new favorite. $85 for Adults and $42.50 for children ages 6-12. (13% HST)

Popular dishes

Canadian BreakfastCA$35.00
Two eggs any style, Turkey sausage or Canadian bacon, Rosemary potatoes, Blistered tomatoes, Toast
Steak & EggsCA$45.00
Two eggs any style, 8 oz grilled ribeye steak, Rosemary potatoes, Blistered tomatoes, Toast
French ToastCA$26.00
Mascarpone whipped cream, Maple almonds, Blueberries
Smoked Salmon BagelCA$28.00
Kettleman's bagel, Smoked salmon, Whipped cream cheese, Onions, Capers, Lettuce, Cucumber, Dill
Eggs BenedictCA$34.00
Smoked salmon or Canadian bacon, Two soft poached eggs, Dill hollandaise sauce, Grilled focaccia, Roasted rosemary potatoes, Dressed market greens
Avocado ToastCA$28.00
Milk bread, Soft boiled eggs, Smashed avocado, Walnuts, Radishes, Arugula

Light Side

Steel Cut OatsCA$16.00
Steel cut oats, Brown sugar, Raisins, Maple syrup
Granola ParfaitCA$24.00
House made granola, Coconut yogurt, Seasonal berries
Croissants and JamCA$16.00
Butter croissants, Seasonal jam, Cream cheese
Sliced Fruits & BerriesCA$18.00
Seasonal sliced fruits, Fresh berries

Beverages

CoffeeCA$6.00
Espresso, Filter coffee, Americano, Coffee with milk
Nespresso SpecialtiesCA$7.00
Cappuccino, Latte macchiato, Iced latte macchiato
Tea Lot35CA$8.00
Imperial Breakfast, Decaffeinated, Bella Coola Punch, Creamy Earl Grey 1907 Orange Pekoe, Organic Egyptian Chamomile, Oregon Mint, Jasmine Gold Dragon
Fruit JuiceCA$6.00
Orange, Grapefruit, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple, Tomato
Soft DrinksCA$6.00
Ginger Ale, Coke, Diet Coke, Nestea, Club Soda, Tonic water

What 1,064 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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Ottawa
Great for brunch
Ottawa
Child-friendly
Ottawa
Great for scenic views
Ottawa
Great for brunch
Ottawa
Child-friendly
Ottawa
Great for scenic views

1,064 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch, menu is pricey but you get what you pay for.
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Fred
Ottawa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Top prices for sure, but far from best service. Maybe a case of being short staffed on the Saturday night we were there.
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Florence
Ottawa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I visited for the weekend brunch buffet. Food: Overall, the choices and quality were disappointing. The mini-cakes were excellent, as was one hot dish (sliced beef flank). Scrambled eggs were fluffy and the bacon was crispy. But the rest of the hot dishes were underwhelming, and the roast meat counter (pork tenderloin this time, quite dry) was rarely staffed--leaving some diners bunched up at the hot food section waiting. I did not try the items in the cold dishes section. Not all dishes were labelled. Apple and orange juice was self-serve, but it's unclear what other beverages were available or included until a server offers it or you ask. Service: Despite having a reservation, there was a 10 min wait to be admitted as they were admitting people by order of arrival. There was no signage about what's happening or if there's a line. The waiting area was loud and had insufficient seating. It was nearly impossible to hear your name called. Staff admitting people were not coordinated, repeatedly calling groups that another staff member had already brought in. It felt chaotic and unwelcoming and I almost just left. Once inside, service was warm and cheerful for the first half hour, then there seemed to be a lull and it was a long wait for a coffee refill, even though the restaurant was not filled. Utensils and plates ran out at the buffet and not replaced promptly. Food items were often not replenished promptly either. Ambiance: A classical hotel experience with plush, comfy armchairs and shining silverware. Avoid tables near the exit to the patio--the automatic door is oversensitive, and often opens even when no one is walking through. It's distracting and gets cold. Live music outside was a nice touch but quite loud, and jarring whenever the door opens and there's a blast of wind and loud jazz. Overall: Great ambiance (as long as you're by a window and not the door), polite service but chaotic management, food limited and uneven in quality.
Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded 6 days ago
Dear Florence, We regret your disappointing experience at Wilfrid's. Please rest assured that we take your feedback to heart and we hope we have the opportunity to see you again soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian General Manager, Wilfrid's and La Terrasse
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LD
Ottawa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We asked for and were provided with a window table. Very nice. My eggs benedict was lukewarm, and the potatoes undercooked. My friend asked for more bread which finally arrived. We also had to ask for coffee refills – twice. Staff need to pay more attention to non-buffet diners.
Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on 29 August 2024
We regret your disappointing experience at Wilfrid's. Please rest assured that we take your feedback to heart and we hope we have the opportunity to see you again soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian General Manager, Wilfrid's and La Terrasse
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Sonia
Ottawa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nous avons passé une excellente soirée! La nourriture est excellente et Jael a été formidable!!!
Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded 6 days ago
Chère Sonia, Notre mission est de transformer les moments en souvenirs et il est toujours agréable d’entendre quand nous avons réussi. Nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir à nouveau un jour bientôt. Cordialement, Patrick Vincelette Directeur de l’hébergement
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Davide
Lombardy
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Dusty location, average quality food, general mood really boring, long long long waiting time and view from the table on… a garbage bin, only the food is acceptable, for the rest sinply a disaster even consideing you are hosted by Fairmont.
Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on 29 August 2024
Dear Davide, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Rest assured that we do take such disappointing comments to heart. We do hope to see you again soon, allowing us the opportunity to show you the hospitality we are known for. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian General Manager, Wilfrid's and La Terrasse
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Manuel
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This time we decided to take the Brunch. It was a great choice. The food had a great taste, especially the cooked Salmon! We also went as we forgot a pair of reading glasses. The personnel was so kind and went to the lost and founds for us. That was a double win.
Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on 15 August 2024
We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian General Manager, Wilfrid's and La Terrasse
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous restaurant with luxurious seating and wonderful staff. A star was docked as food was slow to come out (it was an hour between our reservation time and entrees arriving, we didn’t order appetizers). A minor thing but my “Shellfish pot au feu”, contained no lobster, as it was described in the menu, but was otherwise delicious.
Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on 15 August 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Rest assured that we take your comments to heart! We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian General Manager, Wilfrid's and La Terrasse
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Manuel
Ottawa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Le Chateau is our family destination when we want to celebrate (with a hi-tea), have Benedictine eggs for breakfast, or have brunch on Sunday. My favourite, of course, is the Benedictine with salmon. The environment is very familiar, and we can hear each other. All personnel, from the checking-in reception to the people who serve us warm coffee, are very kind, always with a smile and giving their best to offer the best experience when we are there. We'll come to enjoy the food and the experience.
Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on 15 August 2024
We are grateful for your loyal patronage and are delighted that you enjoyed your visit! We hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Mike Kazarian General Manager, Wilfrid's and La Terrasse
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Alain
Toronto
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Un peu déçu par le peu de diversité du menu , mais tout de meme excellent.
Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau LaurierResponded on 15 August 2024
Merci d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre note avec nous. Nous espérons vous accueillir à nouveau un jour bientôt. Cordialement, Mike Kazaeian Directeur general, Wilfrid's & La Terrasse
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FAQs

Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier is rated 4.2 stars by 1064 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier

1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

Additional information

Cross Street
Mackenzie and Rideau
Area
ByWard Market
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 07:00–23:45 Sat, Sun 07:30–10:30 Sat, Sun 11:30–13:30 Sat, Sun 16:30–23:45
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
self-parking is available within a short distance from the hotel.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
David De Bernardi
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.fairmont.com/laurier-ottawa/dining/wilfrids/
Phone number
(613) 241-1414
Catering
With four elegant ballrooms and 12 meeting rooms, Fairmont Château Laurier can help you plan your special event, wedding, meeting or conference. For more information call 613-241-1414 or visit us at www.fairmont.com/laurier

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Wilfrid's Restaurant - Fairmont Chateau Laurier

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Additional information

26 Ottawa Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Wilfrid's Brunch

Thanksgiving Brunch at Wilfrid's

Maple Crêpes

Eggs Benedict Florentine

Canadian Bacon Eggs Benedict

Complete Breakfast

Canadian BreakfastCA$35.00

Steak & EggsCA$45.00

French ToastCA$26.00

Smoked Salmon BagelCA$28.00

Eggs BenedictCA$34.00

Avocado ToastCA$28.00

Light Side

Steel Cut OatsCA$16.00

Granola ParfaitCA$24.00

Croissants and JamCA$16.00

Sliced Fruits & BerriesCA$18.00

Beverages

CoffeeCA$6.00

Nespresso SpecialtiesCA$7.00

Tea Lot35CA$8.00

Fruit JuiceCA$6.00

Soft DrinksCA$6.00

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