Amuse Kitchen & Wine in Kanata

The food is top notch. Great wine list, fabulous, unique cocktail options. Dont let the location fool you. This is a truly wonderful restaurant Vegetarian options: Plenty Parking: Lots

Our favourite place to have a date. It feels like a lovely little European restaurant. The food is creative and delicious and the portions are perfect size to share with another person. Thank you!

I had a fantastic time at Amuse. It is a hidden gem with great food and tremendous service. I didn t have to pour my wine even once very classy! A great date spot!

Absolutely outstanding. I feel like Amuse is slept on, it blew us away.

As always, food and service are impeccable! Our favorite hidden gem in Kanata! Looking forward to our next visit. Cheers !

Loved this restaurant, a real prize in Kanata. Absolutely delicious food. Impeccable service. Always a delightful experience. Do try it. Food : 5/5

Foodies rejoice! Lovely little restaurant with a warm, relaxed vibe. The service was fantastic and the food was inventive and beautifully cooked.

Burrata and mushroom dishes were amazing. Great service, and a great night.

We had an amazing dinner at Amuse! The food and drinks were incredible! Our server Charles (aka Carlito!) was fabulous and made the experience that much better! Thank you, Amuse! We cant wait until next time!

The food and service are always outstanding. Great restaurant!

Definitely a hidden gem in South Kanata! You might not be impressed with the very first sight: it is not big. But you would not regret sitting down and trying the food. The service is wonderful. The food is super! We tried the chefs selection, cold (bison),and hot dish (mushrooms, lamb shank), finishing with a dessert. Each course is unique and tasty.

The food was exquisite, the service was by far the best we have ever had at a restaurant and the atmosphere was fabulous. I have been wanting to go for years and can t believe on what we have missed out on! Highly recommended by both of us.

Excellent service, great food, cozy atmosphere. A jewel in Kanata!

We have shared many family celebrations at Amuse and have never been disappointed by the insanely good food or the very attentive and wonderful staff who try to make each visit a memorable one. Thank you so much!!

Amuse is a hidden gem. The food is always amazing. The service is always above and beyond. I highly recommend that everyone should check this place out.

I love this restaurant. This was my 5th visit and it has been a delight every time. Each time, I have asked the host to bring us the best selections for the night and everything was fantastic. If you havent tried Amuse, you wont be disappointed.

Our Girls Dinner last night was a gastronomic delight! Thank you Josh for the exquisitely prepared and scrumptious dishes & Charles for your attentive service, sense of humour and beautiful spirit! Well be back!!!

Top notch. We love tapas and Amuse didnt disappoint. From being greeted with an amuse-bouche to the varied desserts and all the dishes in between everything was fantastic. We visited with our two children in tow and they were very welcome and the Waiter/Maitre d was superb.

Always creative and wonderful food. Such a great menu!!!

The service was incredibly efficient, the server was remarkably knowledgeable, and our meal was outstanding.

Nice place but needs caractère food average compare to the amount we payed

What a hidden gem! The food, service, and atmosphere are all top-tier. The details in what is served are exceptional

Every dish we ordered was so delicious! The plates were pretty and the service was cordial and professional. The burrata cold plate and the roasted Brussels sprouts (hot plate) were two stand outs. Can t stop thinking about and recommending this great new resto!

Went for a birthday dinner on the recommendation of a friend, so happy we did! it s a lovely intimate space, our server was attentive and the food was tasty

Excellent service. Great food and wine. Family-owned business . French speaking My family and I loved everything there. Warmly recommend.

Wonderful experience. Delicious cocktails. Bartender is excellent. Food is great for sharing. Lots of options. Would highly recommend

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere.

If you are a foodie, this is your place. Small seasonal menu and everything is amazing. Small space with amazing, personal service. Cannot recommend enough. Food : 5/5

Our dinner was absolutely delicious! Comfortable atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend!

A hiden gem. The steak tartar is as good as any Ive had in Paris. The service is impeccable. Im talking about people who not only know the menu, the food but know their wines list and gave us excellent pairings for dinner. Dont let the location throw you off... A must try!!

It is a wonderful place with fantastic food. The service was impeccable as our server offered food recommendations and suggested wine pairings to help us order. The wait for food was non-existent as the dishes came out one after another. They all tasted amazing, with the smoked duck being my favourite.

Very tasty food and a lot of different flavors! Definitely worth a visit

Excellent food and service. Perfect date night spot.

Went to Amuse for the third time and did not disappoint. It was great. Charles our server was great and amuse exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting an outstanding food experience.

Very good dishes, the lamb was perfectly cooked. The service was very pleasant.

Both the service and food were excellent. While the place may appear unassuming from the outside, its cozy and inviting interior creates a delightful atmosphere for dining. Highly recommended.

Its been more than 5 years since my last visit and I am happy to find that the food here is still great! Each dish has a different flavour profile and yet not overpowering each other. Dishes are brought out in the right order, starting with the more delicate dishes to the stronger flavour dishes. Overall a great dining experience!

I went with some girl friends for dinner. Everything (food taste, food presentation, service and deco) was just impeccable. Strongly recommend Amuse!

I don t think I have enough words to describe this restaurant, or better saying, this experience! Amazing food, excellent service! 5 stars for the beginning to end! Yes, price might be a bit high but it is worth!

Fabulous food. Small, sharing plates. Oysters are really nice. Steak tartare and the carpaccio are amazing.

My wife and I had a dinner reservation on Valentines Day. Unfortunately we didnt get to try any food because we were treated so poorly we decided to leave and have dinner elsewhere. We were not acknowledged upon entry but thought that may have been because they were a bit busy. Another couple entered and joined us in the waiting area and they were immediately greeted by the hostess/server. This same couple was seated before us and consistently served before us although we clearly entered first. We were also never asked if we had a reservation, which we did. When taking our order the server/hostess was cold and short in contrast to the warmth she showed the rest of tables. Little by little it was made abundantly clear that we were not welcomed here. Ultimately we decided to leave instead of being fed micro-aggressions for the rest of the evening. Very hurtful treatment overall. We wont be back and we wont be recommending this place.

What a sweet little restaurant! The hosts were friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. The atmosphere was beautiful, with inviting decor. The menu, it was so hard to choose!! All of thr dishes we had; the scallop tartar, boar tacos, lamb shank, and baked brie were delicious, fresh, and made with such care. Make sure to reserve your spot, I imagine this little place fills up quick! Great place to spend our 2nd wedding anniversary. Would love to go back and try each and every dish.

We had a delicious visit to this hidden gem last evening. The haute cuisine sharing plates were surprisingly filling and a feast for the senses. Our server was a wonderful host with great menu suggestions. We ll be back, for sure!

I love this place, they will offer food pairing with wine. The atmosphere is casual but the food and wine are next level. I am fortunate to live close by, my go to restaurant.

AMBROSIA AMBROSIA AMBROSIA!! BY FAR THEE MOST DELICIOUS FOOD I EVER HAD IN A RESTAURANT IN OTTAWA. EVERY BITE WAS A FESTIVAL OF FLAVOURS. IF YOU WANT TO IMPRESS A DATE, DONT HESITATE! AMUSE BELONGS WITH THE BEST THANKS TO ANDREA !! IT WAS A DIVINE EXPERIENCE IN EVERY PLATE

Table for two. Some words that come to mind when thinking about our experience: personal, caring, quality, talented, innovative, creative, delicious, healthy, fresh. You must eat here. You will be impressed and feel blessed. Plus after you eat here, no matter what you select, you will feel energized and satisfied. Ask the server to surprise you will a cocktail or cappuccino. Remember desert. I recommend you try the truffles and the crème Brûlée. Mmmmmm. Parking: Free parking

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE food and desert. So glad we found this place. After a few disappointing restaurants in Ottawa we were over the moon with how delicious the food is here. Our server was also amazing and the place is clean and well decorated. We would come back here in a heartbeat.

Amuse Kitchen and Wine should be your preferred stop for your next event. Its an intimate venue and was perfect for my friends birthday. We reserved ahead of time, for a group of 7. The wine was gorgeous, we orderd the Primitivo, to pair with the starter large charcuterie board. We then orders sharing plate for the table. The absolute favorite was the Tuna tartar. We also ordered the baked brie, patatas bravas and the scallop and shrimp fondue. Everything was done exceptionally and brought out in waves. It was really the perfect meal. Everyone from our party had the absolute best time. We would like to thank our Server Elle and the entire team at Amuse for their amazing service. We already cannot wait to go back!

Celebrated a 30th birthday in December with a larger group of friends and recently returned to dine with family. The staff are excellent. Andrea, in particular, is very welcoming and makes the experience top notch. The cocktails are great and you can t go wrong with any of the plates. The figs and the lamb are personal favourites. Can t wait to find an excuse to go back again !

Amuse is truly a gem. Its a fine dining experience in Kanata that I cannot recommend enough to friends and acquaintances. Everything, from the cozy, inviting ambiance and the absolutely exquisite, well-presented entrées to the charming, detailed and always friendly host, leaves you dying to come back.

This was a second time here for myself and my partner. The food and service is amazing. They do a wonderful job of pacing the different dishes. This time, we decided on the charcuterie board, baked brie, paella, and the quail. Every dish was delicious. I would recommend Amuse to anyone looking for a fine dining level experience or having a celebratory dinner.

Decided to check this place out and wasn t disappointed. Really good food and amazing service.

Delicious food and cocktails! Lovely intimate vibe and the server was very welcoming and attentive.

We were looking for a restaurant to eat at before an event at the Canadian Tire Centre. We were absolutely blown away and will 100% be returning to Amuse - what a gem! The server was fantastic; he started us off with an amuse bouche on the house. The place has great decor and atmosphere, the food was unbelievable - I could eat the paella every day for the rest of my life. We had the: tuna tartare, paella, the lamb and quail split between the 2 of us. The lamb was cooked to perfection and literally fall off the bone, the use of spices in the quail dish were extremely clever. For dessert we had their orange cardamom crème brûlée. That was easily the best crème brûlée I ve had in my life. The prices were also extremely reasonable for the quality of service and food. We are major foodies and this place was truly incredible and comparable to the well known restaurants of Ottawa such as Riviera and Fraser Café. This place is a MUST try. Thanks Amuse team!

Got lucky to have a chance to try this fabulous restaurant. Is just as same as it described, cozy replace with wonderful food. Based on my English level is really hard to show how amazing the food is so I tried my best to take the picture. From the appetizer until the last main dish, I got no chance to even check my mobile game, food is quick and fresh, service is knowledge and friendly, definitely 100% trust the service his experience will let you know how to enjoy this place as the best. If there is 10 stars, I will do 10. Definitely will be here again.

Kid-friendliness: The gentlemen who was serving, taking orders, bringing us our drinks on one of the coldest nights in Ottawa did an amazing job of making our 11 year old comfortable. The food ofcourse was excellent. Parking space

A real gem of a find! Review from our first time here. This very small and cozy restaurant has a nice atmosphere. Serving plates made for sharing, the quality of the food is amazing, and would expect to pay much more for this level of cuisine! Presentations are as impressive as they are delicious! Great date night spot sure to impress. Not only are prices incredible for the talent and quality put into the meals, but, we were also unexpectedly served complimentary appetizers that were much enjoyed and appreciated! Please tip well as the small team is amazing! This will be a favorite of mine for sure!

Its great, food is really good, choices are great and unique. Its quite pricey. Worth a try though. Food

Our friends were enjoying a birthday dinner and I was able to surprise them by organizing to pay for their wine. Thank you Amuse Kitchen!

Delicious. Will definitely be back to try any new menu items they have

Fantastic dining experience. Great food and cocktails. Highly recommend

Service, food, atmosphere, drinks were all exceptional. Very elevated food for a very fair price. Will definitely go back as we want to try more from the menu. Thanks Amuse. Very satisfying

Great atmosphere, tiny local, fresh cooked food,I n house pickles, smoked salmon etc, attentive waitress but dont expect an over indulgent main. Portions are appropriate and food is beyond meticulously prepared. Go for quality. Dietary restrictions: Nut allergy was no issue at all! I dont think they even do nuts other than pine nuts.

Amazing hidden gem in Ottawa! Food and drinks were spectacular! Our waiter was funny and knowledgeable.

Friendly atmosphere, food is well portioned and delicious and the service was fantastic. We will be back.

Amazing food ,service,atmosphere

Came here with a friend last night- first time there and everything was amazing! It is easy to miss as it is located in a pretty random spot! Service was quick, our server was lovely and attentive and food was so delicious. A tapas style restaurant and offers a variety of dishes for the palette to experience. I m still thinking about the bison tataki! Atmosphere is perfect for date night. Would recommend and I ll be back!

Decent food but poor value for money that left me hungry.

I highly recommend, its fresh, tasty, the service impeccable. Its definitely worth the detour!

What a pleasure to try nice fine dine. Servers are really good to explain and recommend.... A great place for a date and try something new. Dietary restrictions: They are accommodating if you mention it to them. Wheelchair accessibility: Its on the main floor... No stairs

Cocktails were very good, food was as well but, I really did not like being told constantly that we needed to hurry! Order, eat, leave! We were given almost hour and a half for an evening that wasn t particularly cheap. I definitely would not go back.

This was our second time having dinner Amuse and it was as good as wed remembered. The food, drinks, wine, and service are excellent. Well be back!

We celebrated my husband s birthday here on a quiet weekday night. The ambience was lovely and the food even better. Excellent service as always. Special mention that they were able to cater to my son s need for gluten free food. He s a highly sensitive celiac and felt great after trying a few dishes. The Patates Bravas is a personal favorite and the lamb was just incredible.

This place turned out to be an amazing gem that well be sure to come back to. My group and I were looking for a place for a light dinner before going to the Kevin hart show on Friday night. And this place was absolutely incredible. The whole menu sounded amazing, and our biggest concern was that we had somewhere to be and couldnt try it all. The Tuna tartar was perfect just melts in your mouth. The Lamb was fantastic. And all the desserts were to die for. A Special shout out to our server/bartender Charles. Even though I still have my doubts that his real name. 10/10 will return

The food is amazing quality. You re not paying for quantity but quality. The food is expertly curated and will leave you full and surprised by that. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. We indulged in the Shrimp and Scallop Fondue followed by the Lamb Shank. Even our drinks were top tier. If you re looking for a good quality meal in Kanata, this is your place.

Wow! My friend and I decided to try Amuse and it did not disappoint. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious. The service was also wonderful. We will definitely be going back. Do yourself a favour and try Amuse.

What a great restaurant. when I arrived, There was one waiter for full restaurant of 40 people. I set my expectations that it would be a slow night but we had a machine of a server serve us food drinks and dessert while explaining every dish! the kitchen had also pumped out delicious food and dessert. super impressed with everything and highly recommend. pic is of dessert.

The food was great but I would hope that a $200 bill would satiate two people.... It did not unfortunately...

ASTONISHINGLY TASTY! We went there for a casual date night, and left very satisfied. The cuisine is fun, food is delicious and the service is smooth. We had a really good time there. Dietary restrictions: Share your dietary restrictions with the server and he will let the chef know. With us, the chef was flexible and able to substitute to other ingredient with our non-porc request. Thank you! Parking: Plenty of party space.

Had yet another fantastic evening at Amuse last night Saturday May 13th. The wine and Charcuterie board with the tasty cheeses was exactly what we hoped for. The price was right too! Love the staff and our cute little table by the window . We will be back again and again!

Having been to Amuse a number of times now I can safely say that it is certainly worth the time and price. The photos Ive included are from the mothers day brunch. I must say, this is one of the more unique brunch dishes Ive had, in the absolutely best way possible. I had the Chorizo and Waffle dish which featured delicious sauces, a small salad, and my personal favourite, the corn bread waffle. I dont know what madman the chef is, but this totally worked. It was a savoury-sweet waffle which paired perfectly with the chorizo and the tangy sauces. Those in my group were similarly impressed. Usually Amuse is only open for dinner and their dishes are similarly unique and tasty. I recommend anything they have on their ever-changing menu. If you are obsessed with good food, try Amuse.

This is an explosion of flavors!! Try the bison. Food : 5/5

From the complimentary amuse bouche to the delicious dessert, the food was amazing and each dish packed a lot of flavour. Service was fantastic and the crispy bison was a great meal for our 7 year old as well!

Whoever is making this food has an unreal talent. The balance of flavours is really a work of art. Like I didnt know food could do that?? Atmosphere is nice-casual, service is friendly and surprisingly fast given how much goes into each plate, maybe because there are only about a dozen tables total. Lots of parking. Prices are really quite fair for what you receive, and the curated menu changes with the seasons so theres always a reason to go back.

Always good service and delicious bites

My first experience with the food was not good (I dont even remember and wife said I didnt like it), but the second experience was fantastic. Service was beyond, the host is amazing and is an experience unto itself. Food was fantastic second time around though, truly.

Wow! What an incredible dining experience! Our server (I wish I got his name) was so charismatic, great with offering suggestions, and hilarious! The food was all absolutely delicious! It s such a quaint and wonderful experience in every way! I d recommend this place to anyone!

So many good things to say about this restaurant. We love coming here on a date night, they change their menu frequently and we always get something different. The amount of food you get even though they re sharing plates is great, they usually say get 2 per person. The atmosphere and vibe is great. Also service is great, the restaurant is smaller which makes it more intimate and you definitely don t feel like it s so busy the wait staff forget about you. 10/10 recommend.

Just returned from our first visit at Amuse Kitchen & Wine after a quick search on TripAdvisor for a mid-range, highly rated spot in the west end. My husband and I, as well as his parents went together and we were delighted! To start, my husband ordered the New York Sour, I ordered a tequila cocktail with grapefruit (cant recall the name). My mother in law ordered the Rock the Cava. We all agreed that the sour won the round, but all of the cocktails were delicious and perfect for the hot summer evening. We ordered six sharing plates and every dish was as good as the last. Every bite was mmmm! and we were excited to try each others choices. So enjoyable! We splurged and even went for dessert, despite being satisfied, because we just HAD to try one of each; deconstructed key lime pie, mango creme brûlée and chocolate porter cake. WOW. Everything was just wonderful. The only minor inconvenience was how hot it was inside; A/C was either not working or inefficient, but the staff added fans to help circulate the air. The space is small, but we liked it. Service was excellent as well. Very fun and friendly. Highly recommend and look forward to taking our out-of-town friends there when they visit. Thanks, Amuse Kitchen!!

The server brought us a dish that was too spicy. I explained to him that my girlfriend has a medical condition and that she cannot tolerate the dish. He was very rude in his response and continued to act that way for the remainder of the night.

Amazing cocktail and wine lounge with light share plates located in a tucked away spot on Eagleson road, we had a great service and helpful menu advice, all coupled together with really good cocktails finished with a nice bottle of Sandhill. Highly recommended

If you are looking for a fine dining experience in the food desert of Kanata this should be your go to. Party of 4. 5 share plates. No misses in the bunch. Tremendous flavours throughout. Pleasant, well timed service. Food

Everything was delicious and the service was great!! I recommend the baked brie, its the most delicious Ive ever had.

Attentive service. Impressive effort put into the decor. Music ranged from okay to good. Purple Rain cocktail was a little disappointing in flavour, and was more smoky black than purple. Elk tartare and five choice charcuterie board were delicious. Shrimp were tasty.

Amazing service, excellent dishes, this restaurant has become our go to place for special occasions, very grateful is walking distance too

It was my husbands birthday, and I chose Amuse restaurant for our night of celebration. Amuse delivered an incredible experience. The food was exceptionally delicious, and the cozy, romantic atmosphere set the perfect tone for the evening. Highly recommended!

What a fantastic experience from the moment we walked in. Andrea was so warm and welcoming and a fantastic help with her suggestions for dishes and drinks. We ended up getting the Ceviche, Duck Tartare, Foie Gras Spanakopita, Chicken Tacos, Flank Steak and Baked Brie. All the dishes were beautifully presented and tasty. Only dish where we could make a suggestion was the Duck Tartare where the taste of the duck was lost in the accompanying sauces. Drinks were fantastic also!! Overall it was an absolutely amazing experience and perfect restaurant to celebrate our anniversary. Enjoy.

Absolutely delicious food and the service was amazing. Highly recommend! Dietary restrictions: Good gluten free substitutions Food : 5/5 |

Always a pleasure!

Really delicious food and cocktails. Excellent, friendly, knowledgeable service. And I kind of love that its hidden in a little strip mall in Kanata. I look forward to going back.

Charles (not Charles) was a fantastic server. The food was very good, especially the wild boar tacos, baked brie and crispy bison. We had such a fun dinner on a random Wednesday night. Highly suggest, Amuse.

cool experience, but kind of hit or miss for me with the dishes. particularly found the chow mein that came with the (bison?) too sweet. the tartare was really good though.

Top spot in Ottawa (don t let the location deter you)

Absolutely fantastic. The food was delicious, server hilarious, and atmosphere wonderful! A wonderful place to have our wedding anniversary celebration :)

The service was exceptional. The food was amazing. Its a relatively small restaurant, but the atmosphere is great. Even the plates have character. They made special dishes for guests with dietary restrictions, without even being asked. As soon as they knew the allergies, they whipped up something amazing for them that wasnt on the menu. Great place for any occasion. Dietary restrictions: They made special dishes that werent on the menu for guests with allergies. And the dishes were fantastic.

Amazing food paired with wonderful service. Perfect little spot!

Tiny seating area but this makes it very unique. The server was great and the food was amazing, from start to finish. The wine pairing was perfect as well. Highly recommend.

A wonderful experience in terms of service and food, we also had a few dietary restrictions in our group and they were immediately accommodated by the kitchen and server, who was very kind. Every dish was extremely tasty!

By far the best experience I have had at a restaurant in a long time! Welcoming, attentive and the food was amazing. Will be returning!

I cant speak highly enough of this place. I have enjoyed their food twice and both times ask myself why I dont go back sooner! My girlfriend and I enjoyed a lovely dinner last week. Although we were over 5 minutes late for our reso (sorry!) we were not made to feel bad, greeted warmly and led to our table. For a drink, I ordered a Canadian old fashioned and thoroughly enjoyed it. We let our server decide on the small plates to share as everything sounded delicious. We had the ceviche, burrata, boar tacos and crispy bison. I have to say my fave was the burrata! Unfortunately we had no room for dessert but I can only assume it would be delicious as well. A big kudos to our server, whose name unfortunately I did not get, for the wonderful service and conversation!

Parking: Service is impeccable. Food

Are you looking for delicious food, great service, unforgettable experience of new taste? This is a place for you!

Always great food. The owner really cares.

Absolutely amazing experience, so good and fantastic. I wish more places would be the same.

I had a wonderful experience at Amuse. The service, the ambiance and the food were all amazing!! Will be returning for sure

First time at Amuse food was so delicious service from Andrea was amazing !cozy and great atmosphere

Great meal! We had our first visit to the place and it is excellent. Server was excellent, attentive to food allergies, made excellent suggestions and delivered prompt, well flowing service. We will certainly return. This is high end food and service so expect to pay premium prices for it but it is well worth it.

Always an amazing experience. And Eric goes above and beyond.

Passed through yesterday on my way to Montreal, not expecting much but I had an amazing lamb shank. Will be returning on the drive back through.

Very tasty dinner. We had seafood. Very generous portion. Thank you Eric for good and friendly service

Cozy little place, nicely decorated, the food was really really good! Presentation was superb. Service was good and the only thing I would want to recommend is that the waitress not wear yoga pants and baggy top, mainly because this restaurant seems better than that. Thank you.

Beautiful environment, extremely friendly staff. Its honestly worth the price, the food is astronomically good. Most definitely worth it.... you wont regret it.

Spectacular food. Phenomenal service. Cohesive team.... This place is a vibe.

Great little unassuming place in Kanata. Next to a gas station and car wash but don t let that fool you. Food and service was excellent!! The appetizer o the house was a cleaver little pocket of fried Brie and chilli jam in a wonton wrap. My favourite dish was the duck tartare hands down but everything was amazing. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection. The salmon carpaccio was the best refreshing salad for spring/summer. You can tell the chef have really put a lot of thought and care into the flavourings of their dishes. It was a great treat for us. We always enjoy ordering many small dishes/tapas we can share so this hit the spot.

My husband and I went here this past Saturday in celebration of our third wedding anniversary! This place went above and beyond our expectations. Very small intimate setting, with delicious food, and we had the sweetest waitress. We loved every part of the dinner- if you like high-end, fine dining experiences with very flavourful food we definitely recommend visiting Amuse. We ordered: Small Charcuterie Board, Smoked Duck (amuse-bouche) *complimentary*, Softshell Crab, Duck Tartare, Quail, Lamb, and Ice Cream Sandwich Although we enjoyed all the dishes, our top favourites were the Quail and Lamb. They recommend 2 dishes per person, and I would say we were very satisfied by the end of our meal. We shall definitely be back!

Date night at Amuse was great.

Our first visit to Amuse Kitchen & Wine was fantastic! Andrea, our server, was warm and welcoming. The food was delicious! We loved every dish we tried. This is a new favourite- we are looking forward to going back.

The food was pretty good but for the price, I dont think I will go back. I do recommend that if you go, you order the beef tataki as it is simply magical. I dont know what specific component of the dish I liked but the combination of ingredients just blew my mind. For $22, it really makes me sad that I love it so much. Because for 10 thin pinky sized beef, it wouldnt scratch the surface of your hunger. The crab was done well. The coating was light and airy. The sauce creamy yet not heavy. It was delicious but it was a tough act to follow the beef tataki. The quail was cooked perfectly and overall had good flavours. The ravioli had this refreshing quality that made me want to eat 20 more. The shrimp pasta was essentially drenched in the restaurants version of cocktail sauce. It was a skippable dish. The duck tartare was a flop for me. It packed a punch with that mustard (the feeling up your nose when you eat wasabi). The ranking: beef tataki > crab > quail >> shrimp >>>>>>>>>> duck tartare.

Amazing food, and the service is stellar. Do not be fooled by the location or exterior.

What a lovely spot - small and warm! Just a great vibe. The service is friendly and stellar and the food? Great food - really great - and all great recommendations from our excellent hostess. Well definitely be back!

The food is very delicious here. We got the beef tataki, soft shell crab, duck tartare, shrimp and quail. The beef tataki and quail were my favourites.

Perfect

What a gem! Great menu made decisions hard to make. The fig plate to start was lovely. The lamb followed and was brilliant. I forgot to take a picture of the generous crème brûlée which was lovely. The high quality made the price feel even more reasonable. Best resto in this area for sure.

Outstanding. We had the shrimp pasta, duck tartar, quail and lamb dishes- really hard to pick a favorite as everything was excellent. Customer service was on point and great wine recommendation.

Wow - seriously this gem is hidden in a little strip mall in Kanata??? The fig dish alone is worth the drive! We had a wonderfully prepared, plated and served meal full of so many flavours. Thanks and back soon.

Amazing food, amazing vibe amazing staff - Andrea was very welcoming, explained the menu to us in depth and it did not disappoint. Will be back.

Lots of good things about this place, but over-cooked lamb chops is not one of them.

Very nice plates, quality ingredients, good flavours and combinations. Prices are just too high to give it 5 stars.

Absolutely delicious with very friendly service. We had a great time.

Food was tasty. More expensive than the run of the mill. But if you are looking for something special and different this was very nice. Menu is sharing plates for 2. We ordered 3 plates between us. But 2 plates might be enough for some.

This is a real hidden gem, tucked away in a nondescript location with great food and service. I came here with my family for the first time yesterday and we really enjoyed the whole experience. Well be back!

Got turned away because we didn t make a reservation (restaurant was completely empty). Their website should state seating only with a reservation and walk-ins will be turned away . Very disappointing.

What an extraordinary experience ! Excellent food and excellent service! We had eight different dishes and all of them were exquisite! A very special note for Charles: Thank you very much for the beautiful night! We will definitely come back to check the rest of the menu!!!

Excellent food and customer service Parking: Ample parking space

Just fantastic. Every detail is perfect. I ve been many times and never a single complaint. Absolute hidden gem.

What a surprise! I would not have expected this from a restaurant tucked in a strip mall in Kanata. What a hip and cozy place to eat and drink. Excellent jovial service. Excellent food. Cudos to the chef for the wounderful charcuterie and mains... I must find were you get that lamb sausage! Will be back!

A warm and lovely ambiance, great food and excellent service. It was worth the drive from downtown Ottawa! We will certainly go back again.

Like all the previous reviews I can say it is a real hidden gem or Kanatas best-kept secret. When we first arrived we asked the Uber driver to wait for a little bit as we were not sure what to expect from a restaurant in front of a carwash in a gas station strip mall. To our surprise, everything ended up a really enjoyable meal and a wonderful evening. Starting with our server Charles his humor and his knowledgeable advice or nice little stories or drinks recommendations. The food was amazing! In between the 4 of us, we shared 8 plates and desserts and I can say every single one of them was exquisite. The fine attention to detail and little special touch made every dish outstanding. We will definitely have to come back to try the rest of the menu. The food and wine were reasonably priced for the quality we did get. Congratulation to the chef and all the staff for an amazing unforgettable evening!

Great food and service. The lamb and chicken were good! Cocktails were amazing too.

Very friendly staff, waitress was bilingual. The food was good, but I couldnt help but to feel a bit underwhelmed for the price. Also the menu was a bit confusing. It said shared plates but the waitress had to point out which ones were actually meant to be shared and which plates were more appropriate as a main.

We really enjoyed our night at Amuse! Excellent food and service. They were very accomodating of my dietary restrictions which I appreciate. Will definitely return :)

Apparently, it is fantastic discovery for little place with professional and really good food. My censer gratitude to the chef. I am definately will be back for further exploration of existing menu and looking forward for new one. Price might be not cheap but, at the same time it is not expensive for this type and quality of the food.

Everything is wonderful. A real treat. The service is excellent, the food superb, all in a cozy comfortable setting. Would be happy to give it more than five stars.

Excellent service, ambience, and price point. Food was well portioned and well presented. Excellent mix of flavors. Highly recommended.

Do not be dissuaded by the location of this restaurant which is directly across from a gas station in a strip mall. The service was spot on the food was amazing and the ambiance transported you to a better place. There are a number of shared plates and charcuterie plates. I ordered the lamb chops, it s ok not to share. They were cooked to perfection. I recommend this place and plan on being a repeat customer when I return to Canada

The food was absolutely delicious. After having the smoked brie I knew it didnt matter what I ordered next because I knew Id love it.

Delicious bites, fabulous service, seriously enjoyed Dietary restrictions: Easily adapted for allergies Parking: So much parking!

Have to admit that I was skeptical of this restaurant based on its location, but you simply can t judge a book by its cover. My wife and I had an absolutely fantastic New Year s Eve dinner paired with the perfect wine recommended by the in-house sommelier. Even though it was takeout, the chicken, tuna, and vegetables were honestly cooked to perfection. This is a little Kanata gem and we ll certainly be coming back to support local.

The food and service is amazing!! We order from Amuse regularly and we have never been disappointed. It is a must try 100%

Great food Omg the Tuna Im in love. Service ,environment Food Fabulous hats off gentlemen good job. Il be back for sure. Oh and the wine selection amazing

This is the finest meal I have had from any restaurant in Kanata. I would give it 5 stars. Eric was an incredibly attentive and personable host.

Weve had several excellent take out dinners during the past year. Highly recommended.

Exceptional food, service, delicious meals and amazing presentation!!!

Impeccable service. Incredible food. Cant believe this is hiding in a Bridlewood strip mall. Out-freaking-standing!

Amazing food with an even better staff. Thanks Amuse for the great night!

This is easy 5 star from me. Food is great and service compliments food. Price reflects well the experience. Feeling guilty for driving so many times downtown while Amuse is walking distance. Great discovery for us. Thank you!

Great place for a date night or anniversary celebrations, bit pricey but food is very delicious and service is great as well!

Excellent food and service!

Phenomenal meal, start to finish. Gorgeous presentation, exceptional flavour and seasoning. This is an absolute gem in a Kanata strip mall and everyone should go here. From creative and interesting charcuterie platters to perfectly diced tartare, this restaurant has mastered sophisticated small plates. Every dish is exceptional. Ive been here a half dozen times and never had a bad bite.

Delicious, fabulous decor/atmosphere at a reasonable price for fine dining! Our new date night spot in kanata !

Sorry but only 2 stars for me. Terrible value for money - tiny small amount of beef (not an expensive cut) and a few veg for main dish?? And they REALLY cannot cook well done. Ok maybe many people prefer rare beef but any restaurant charging those prices should be able to provide what the customer asks. My (small!) amount of beef arrived rare, and i sent it back only to find it was black when it came back. I gave up. No compensation from management of this restaurant - yes, I could have complained but would have expected them to care about customer satisfaction. Obviously not. So I cannot recommend this place.

Wow! I mean this was an awesome experience. Everything we tried here was just sooo good. Wow!

Absolutely love Amuse Kitchen! Phenomenal service every time we go, and their menus are unique & inspired. Tried their newest menu last night, tried every sharing plate and each one was out of this world. Cant wait for my next visit.

Atmosphere was great and the staff really made sure to make us feel comfortable and welcome! Food was great and prompt!

Hands down one of Ottawas best restaurants. Best dishes and the most friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Nice small place. Great food, beautiful plating and presentation. I was happy with everything I tasted.

Good food

Food is excellent as well as the service. Price was steep though.

Delicious!

amazing food and atmosphere

Great local restaurant with fantastic food and service. A little hidden and a smaller venue than I was expecting but my spouse and I loved it!

Great experience, great food, would recommend.

Amazingly delicious food and cozy atmosphere.

One of the best meals I ve ever had, service was amazing. We came from Toronto and it was 100% worth the drive. ELITE meal, 10/10 would come back.

One of the best experiences in terms of service and food taste. A solid 9 out of 10 for this spot.

Excellent food and service!

Delicious food and friendly staff :)

What a wonderful little gem. Ambiance was amazing! Service was perfect and our server Lindsay definitely rocked it!

Amazing every time. I buy gift cards and give recommendations to friends all the time. You must go!

Simply phenomenonal food. Great service and ambient, cozy spot. Should be a frequent take out place during Covid and one of the first places to return too when restrictions lift. A super somewhat hidden gem of Kanata.

Amazing little restaurant! The food was fantastic, the place was well decorated and staff was great! It was a dinner for my wife and I 14th anniversary together. I will be back!