Le St. Laurent in Ottawa

Le Ste-Laurent is by far the best hidden gem in Ottawa. The beautiful views come second to the delicious food and exceptional staff. Chef Ryan is a magician in the kitchen, I cannot praise this spot enough!

Amazing meal, amazing staff.

We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Le St Laurent! The service was impeccable, starting with the servers wishing us happy anniversary and bringing complimentary champagne. The dinner was fantastic, especially the duck! Such a hidden gem restaurant with beautiful views of the city.

Recently visited Le St Laurent for the first time. Quite possibly the best views of Ottawa from a restaurant window. Friendly staff and excellent seafood dishes. The chef is the owner, so the restaurant is all about the food experience. Fabulous meal. Highly recommend for a special dinner out. This is a great place to host people from out of town as it showcases great local food and our cityscape.

Parking: If the lot is full you can park in the church parking across the street. Food

I can only give one star as the experience I had hoped for was not delivered. I had the scallops they were very bland and masked with an insane amount of spice that was unsettling. I also brought my dad here for his birthday only for our group to have a view of a giant cemetery. I am very displeased with the experience we got and felt very uncomfortable at this establishment

Very good food. I had the braised beef and it was amazing. Quality service from the staff

5 star experience across the board. Delicious and beautiful. I cant believe its not more busy than it is on a Friday night. And, that view!

We were a large group of 10 and each and every meal was perfect. Service was excellent and the view is spectacular. This was my first time at this restaurant and I can t believe I missed it. Definitely one of the best Ottawa restaurant meals I ve had.

a 3 star is a higher rating than i would like to give, but 2 star would be too low. nice view, good service, but food is far from exceptional. just regular food, nothing special, would not consider this anywhere close to fine dining

A very successful meal with friends, but a small detail could be corrected at little cost. You should serve a crunchy baguette, not something that looks like it came from a convenience store. It s a shame because, apart from this small detail, everything was excellent and the service was second to none.

My husband and I went there for our 45th wedding anniversary and the food and service were excellent. I had the asparagus salad as an appetizer which was served with summer truffles and it was delicious. For the mains I had the Nova Scotia scallops which was plated beautifully and very tasteful. My husband had the steak & frittes which was a cooked exactly as he ordered. Very tender and lots to eat. The gentleman who served us was very attentive and the wine he suggested to compliment my meal was perfect. No complaints and I would highly recommend anyone to go and try this restaurant. It does not disappoint. Parking: Small parking lot behind the restaurant but lost of free parking across the street in the church parking lot.

5/5. Fantastic views.

Went for a birthday dinner over the weekend. Everything was delicious! I had the asparagus appetizer and my sister had the scallops ceviche. For our mains she had the halibut and I had the beef cheeks. Seriously the most tender slab of beef Ive ever had. No knife necessary. It came with gnocchi that was pillowy and soft. Our server was great and we really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and panoramic views. I appreciated the fact my sisters dessert was served with a candle for her birthday. Will definitely be going back!

Impeccable food, service, ambience, and view!

Always dependable with a view to die for especially at sunset. Great service and food very good. Would like to see more frequent changes in menus.

Food was delicious but too many fries with the steak & frites - could have been more creative. View was beautiful. All other tables around us got bread, we did not. Reserved as a birthday, they said happy birthday when we arrived, the waitress knew it was my wifes bday. Birthday table beside us got complimentary dessert - my wife did not - which was a little strange. Also requested a nice table and got seated at the back where the room looked half set up with extra tables just stored to the side. Not a great atmosphere at the back. Overall disappointed for the price. Could be a five star but.need to work on the details.

Wow, absolutely perfect dining experience from start to finish. We have been meaning to visit for a long time since moving to Ottawa, and decided to celebrate my birthday there. From the moment we walked in we felt a very warm welcome. Service was absolutely top notch. We each had a lovely cocktail and enjoyed the spectacular view over the city. I had the beet salad and beef short rib, both of which I d happily order again. My wife had the cauliflower soup to start and scallops for her main, both excellent as well. Finished with a lemon tart and crème brûlée, both outstanding! Looking forward to our next visit already!

Superb service. Food was excellent!

Went to Le St. Laurent for bday dinner so we all had set menu. I had beet salad, scallop for main and tiramisu for dessert. Tiramisu was ok but loved the salad and scallops, it was delicious.

I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The food is exquisite, and the service exceptional. Highly recommend.

We had a wonderful time here food was wonderful, Joshua our server was great and the view was fabulous. This is our go-to place for special occasions!

What a wonderful hidden gem in Ottawa. Right to the top floor for an evening of fine dining and great views of the night sky and city. I highly recommend Le St. Laurent. Dietary restrictions: They were very easily able to navigate around Gluten and Dairy allergies.

Omg gotta try the lamb shank!!!! I had so much meat on my plate. Prices are good and the food is better! My compliments to the chef!!! Thank you for a night I could never forget. (Try and reserve a table during a nice sunset hour)

Duck confit was really good. Great view! Food

Had an excellent birthday dinner! The view was amazing, the people were so nice!

One of the best restaurants in town. If youre looking for a fancy meal AND a view, make this top priority. Try the duck.

The pb and j foie gras was absolutely perfect. Loved all the elements to this dish! Also had the scallops with a Kohlrabi carpaccio and apples was divine! Chef Ryan Edwards always has dishes to please everyone. Cant wait to come back

4 of us went to celebrate my birthday. We had an absolutely wonderful evening. The ambience was serene and we had such a beautiful view of the city. We happened to be there right at sunset, what a spectacular view. Our knowledgeable and attentive server Ava was able to recommend many delicious options such as the chicken liver mousse and duck confit to begin our dining experience. Infact our whole experience was wonderful. Fantastic service! We will definitely be back!

Had a wonderful evening celebrating our anniversary. Our server and the bartender were wonderful. The food was fabulous.

Delicious chicken liver mousse and duck confit with a perfect potato pave. Youll get a lot of food for a reasonable price. Loved the ambiance and look forward to coming back again :)

Great view and ambience. The steak is lovely, and everything that comes with it is in very generous portion sizes. A broad variety of drinks available. Grace provided excellent service on the night too! Food

This is a restaurant whos main attraction is the marvelous view and wonderful staff. The food is beautifully presented but lacked the promise of flavour. Everything seemed to be watered down in some way. I had the lobster bisque which should be creamy and rich, instead I felt a bit cheated by the tomato broth with hints of lobster and a swirl of cream as decoration. My sister was told it would irritate the chef if she changed out the dressing for her salad as each dish had a specific flavour profile. So she ordered the beet salad with blueberry jalapeno dressing, which ended up tasting like chaos on a plate. We both ordered the lamb shanks and I imagine they were cooked mainly by sous vide since the meats flavour was diluted and the fat less rendered than typically accepted. The au jus with rosemary and mash potato spring roll were divine though, so we maintained a bit of hope. I asked our server if my sister could exchange her meal for another on the menu since she couldnt stomach the lamb in its current form. With a smile, our server said, Absolutely not. I knew then, our enjoyment of the food was secondary to the chefs pride in his creation. So if you go, enjoy the fabulous view and great cocktails, but know your place.

Beautiful cozy place! delicious menu and kind-friendly staff

The place is beautiful with a truly peaceful view over the city. We had the endive salad which was just perfect. We also had the short rib, it was really good, but missing some salt. The meat was tender, but not as juicy as I would have hoped. The scallops were amazing. Just perfect. Now to the downsides: we waited forever to have our order taken. I ordered a cocktail - whiskey sour, tastes nothing like Im used to. No sweetness whatsoever. Just tasted bitter, not even sour. And the server is trying to explain to me that I dont know how a whiskey sour shoulr taste and that this is the right way. Anyways I asked the server to add some simple syrup and have it reshaken. Well after they did that I saw my cocktail travelling to another table. It stayed with other guests for at least 5-10mins - no idea if anyone sipped from it or anything. After which it was taken back to the bar. Maybe 10mins after that our server takes it from the bar and wants to serve it to me, warm, sipped from by other people... Of course I asked for a new one. This shouldnt have happened! And during all that time passing we havent yet received our mains. So needless to say service needs quite some work!

My brother recommended Le St Laurent to my husband and I. We just had an amazing New Year s Eve dinner there. It was a set menu with 2 options for each course. Since this was our first visit we decided to order one of each option to get a full sample of the restaurant s fare . We were very impressed with the service, presentation, quality and flavour of each dish. So much so we ve already made a reservation for our next special occasion. This may just become one of our favourite places!

Great place for special occasions , beautiful view and great service , We tried duck and steak, delicious !

Absolutely fantastic experience on our first time visit for dinner. The service from the moment you walk in the front door is incredible and remains throughout the entire meal. Everyone is friendly and happy to serve. Food is impeccable in flavour and presentation. Restaurant ambiance is excellent as well and plenty of parking. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you for a great evening!

We had our lunch wedding reception at Le St Laurent and it was perfect! The space is stunning, the owners and staff are so accommodating and easy to work with, they made our day of an absolute dream. Guests raved about the food and the service - truly some of the best meals served at a wedding that I have had. We cant wait to go back and cant thank Ryan, Shannon, Jess and all the staff enough.

So so so goodddd! Nothing to say

The food was incredible. A true hidden gem with a view of Ottawa that Ive never seen before. Ill be back!

Le St. Laurent is an absolute lovely dining experience. The restaurant itself is gorgeous and romantic, with a spectacular view of downtown. We were already entranced by the atmosphere, and then the food came. A happy surprise to have bread with the starters (yay) and the mains were delicious. I treated myself to steak & frites, while my fiancé had scallops and pork belly. We were both heavily impressed. I highly recommend Le St. Laurent! It will definitely be a date-night favourite!

Absolutely AMAZING venue. Chef is out of this world creative and talented. So accomodating and understanding of dietary restrictions. Still makes the meal look and taste sensationally scrumptious!!! Will definitely be back again. Thank you so much. Dietary restrictions: Extremely accommodating and creative. Very much appreciated.

This is one of the very nice places in town to eat. In an out of the way location. The elevator in the parking lot takes to straight to this penthouse restaurant with a view of the city. Fine dining, gear staff and a beatiful view. All the food we had was great from the soup and beef tartar to the Beef Wellington and Scallops to the very interesting and delicous deserts. Enjoy! Parking: Out of the way Great view Wheelchair accessibility: There is an elevator from the parking lot - quite accessible

I had diner recently at the St-Laurent, and we were pleasantly surprised! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was relaxed and staff very attentive. We will definitely dine there again!

Food and view is awsome...awsome fish and dessert. Limited in choices, and you end up paying for the beautiful view of the city. The server itself was very polite, but not as attentioned as one would expect. It was long between services, coffee after the desserts. All in all worth the one time for a nice evening out, but not looking to return that soon.

Had a great experience last night. Appetizers (beat salad and the fois gras) were delicious and the mains (braised short rib and the scallops with pork belly). So good. We had a bottle of Ramsey (California Cabernet). Superb. Also had an old fashion. Everything was fantastic, from the staff, the food and the chef. They even gave us some nice ice wine. Highly recommend this place.

Overall the food and service is very good. I had the duck and my friend had the beef short rib as entrees. We loved the view from the PH. They had Pouding Chomeur (my favorite French-Canadian dessert) on the menu, unfortunately it was disappointing - it wasn t served with ice cream and it was rather bland.

Discovered this little hidden gem ! Food was amazing. Wine was served at perfectly temperature. Amazing service. Will be back soon

Great view! Fantastic service! Awesome food! I would say the place could use valet parking.

Amazing restaurant and staff. Food is always so good and the drinks are spot on. This is definitely a hidden gem restaurant in Ottawa that is not downtown.

The restaurant has an elegant and sophisticated ambiance, and the service throughout our visit was fantastic. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming, which made us feel right at home. One thing that really stood out to me was their great selection of gins. Im a gin enthusiast, and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the drinks they served. The view from the penthouse of this building is breathtaking, and it offers a unique perspective of downtown Ottawa. We were able to see the Parliament building from afar, but also had an up-close view of the National Military Cemetery. It was an amazing sight to behold. When it came to the food, we were not overwhelmed but not disappointed either. The dishes were tasty and had great portion sizes. However, the dessert of pouding chomeur was just fine - nothing special. It would have been next to tasteless if not for the ice cream. Those who remember pouding chomeur from their younger days might have been disappointed. Overall, Le St Laurent is a restaurant that I would recommend you give a try for anyone looking for a new dining experience in Ottawa. The combination of the view, great service, fantastic drinks, and delicious food make it a must-visit for anyone in the area. While the dessert was not the highlight of the meal, it did not take away from the overall experience. I would definitely try this restaurant again in the future.

Amazing! Had dinner on Friday night with some friends. The service was impeccable, the views wonderful, and the food was among the very best in Ottawa. Started with the soup and had the rabbit for my main. Both were incredible. Had the traditional pudding chomeur for dessert and left absolutely stuffed and happy.

Delicious food and great service!

Gorgeous view over East Ottawa from up high, excellent food, fast and friendly service, this is a great place to have an intimate family dinner. Parking is across the street and very easy. We enjoyed our family dinner there.

Dietary restrictions: very accommodating to food allergies and restrictions. Prepared a vegan dish on short notice. Food

Our second time in less than a month. The views are spectacular! Can see the Gatineau hills as well as parliament. Beautifully decorated , with a lovely ambiance. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. The food is fantastic and not outrageous in price. So nice to have such a restaurant close to the east end of Ottawa.

Nice Ottawa skyline view, gourmet and modern French dining experience. Kind and warm server.

We were entirely impressed with Le St Laurent. The bartender mixed us up some delicious non-alcoholic cocktails based on a general description of what we would like. We both had salads that were delicious. I had the braised short rib, which was the most tender piece of meat Ive ever eaten, and everything on the plate was just incredible. My partner had the pan seared pickerel and raved about it. And on top of all that, the view is amazing. You look over the Beechwood cemetery, Rockcliffe, etc, and you can see all the way to the peace tower. Highly recommended.

I had an incredible night here. It was just myself and my husband. We were celebrating our wedding just the 2 of us. When we were first seated they brought us each a glass of champagne to congratulate us. The waitress we had she was amazing. The food was beyond words and I cannot express how amazing it all tasted. My husband started off with the foie Gras and I had the tuna. It was to die for. For our mains my husband had the scallops and I had the pickerel. Oh my gosh we have never had such delicious pieces of seafood Im our lives. To top it all off we each had dessert. Mine was an angel food cake type, and my husband had a donut with ice cream and coffee. Again delish. I highly recommend coming here for any sort of meal. 15 out of 10 for us.

Delicious food, great service and beautiful view!

The place is located in a penthouse which is quite unique. Atmosphere and service are very good! Love the scallop and beef short rib!! Will definitely come back!

Impeccable customer service and atmosphere! I had a fairly good steak and fries but my friends who ordered something else did not have a pleasant experience with the food. The food could be improved.

Excellent food, service and location. Located on the top floor of the condo building, the view is amazing. The menu consists of small plates and mains with a good selection of vegetarian, meat and seafood. The wine list is not big but well chosen.

Le St-Laurent is amazing. I took my husband for his birthday, and I cant even fully describe how perfect everything was. I dont remember the last time Ive been to a restaurant that was really 5 stars on everything; we were truly blown away. Atmosphere/ambiance was amazing, view was incredible, music was awesome (honestly, it was almost weird how much of the music was stuff we liked from various decades), service was excellent, menu was super interesting, and everything we ordered was delicious. We had the foie gras, zucchini flowers, NS scallops, braised beef short ribs, and doughnut with ice cream for dessert. My husband doesnt even eat dessert usually, and he did--thats how great everything was. We happened to be there on a night the Casino fireworks were going, and it was next level. We had just realized they might be on that night and were chatting about sticking around to see them when an employee came over to tell us they were happening so that we wouldnt miss them! Super thoughtful. They dimmed the lights a bit so everyone could see better, it was great. If you havent been, GO! My in-laws already went solely based on how happy we looked when we came home from this place and now THEYRE raving about it as well. Hats off to everyone at this restaurant for making a truly place restaurant on all levels!

Visited Le St. Laurent a few months back An Ottawa gem that is a little bit off the beaten path. Great food and menu options, casual but nice atmosphere and a great view of the city. My only critiques would be the limited parking and a rather generic bathroom that could be more in tune with the rest of the restaurant.

We organized a Last Minute Surprise small wedding in their back room (still with perfect views).. for a Group of 15 people. Both Chef Ryan and Shannon were on top of all of my requests and details... Our Evening Surprise to our guests was nothing but Magical. The Venue over looking the City... the Post Vow Toast with Prosecco during Sunset... The Perfect Tasty Menu Options that were totally Delicious ( especially the short ribs, Salmon), The Service from the Lovely Caroline and Jess.. who by the way Guests are still talking about how efficient, kind, and professional they were, never an empty glass. We give you accolades for your assistance pulling this together. We highly recommend this venue for a small celebratory gathering.. they do a fabulous job.. Thank you so much..

My family and I came here for a dinner. I ordered a duck confit, and was blown away by the rich, complex flavours and the variety in texture the plate had to offer with its complimentary sides. Very friendly staff, very nice ambience. More people need to know of this place. A must try for anyone in the Ottawa valley.

10/10 recommend for any business dinners. The service was amazing, the staff was very efficient, brought the courses at the perfect time, and the food there are no words besides unreal. You can tell there s passion in the food they make. Can t wait for next time!

The restaurant is good and the welcome is impeccable.

Great experience. At first we were given a table with a window view that was 3/4 covered by a non-functional blind. It really defeats the purpose of trying this restaurant that takes pride of its penthouse view of the sunset at dinner time. We had to ask to change table and were then given a table with a full window view... just in time to catch a beautiful sunset! The service and food that came after were wonderful. Josh looked after us and we appreciated his attentiveness (10/10, Josh!). Thank you to the entire staff for a great dinner and wonderful evening for me and my wife. Bravo, Le St Lauent!

Chic restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Ignoring bugs on outside of windows one has no control over and double paned glass reflections - the views are nice. Food (fries) a bit over salted IMO and service okay (meaning top notch for Ottawa, but below a cruise ship level). Would return if someone else was paying :)

AMAZING view. Window tables are a must. The staff was very nice and helpful.

After visiting countless venues, I finally found the perfect restaurant to host my private party! I rented the entire penthouse which seated approximately 70 guests comfortably. The service was excellent, the views were stunning and the food was phenomenal! I would also like to mention Shannon and Ryan, owners, hosts and chef of Le St-Laurent who, both were extremely accommodating, flexible and provided invaluable guidance, showing patience throughout my planning phase. I highly recommend Le St-Laurent for your next evening out or venue for a private event.

The food, the drinks and the service were amazing. The views are so special - seeing the cityscape at night is beautiful. Highly recommend.

One expects 5 stars across board when prices and reviews above avg. When we were there, when less than busy, having observed two tables ask for more water was less than impressive. Reminding staff on another item also not pleasing. Food good tho not wowish and would recommend an appetizer or eating some of the in house bread if ordering a less substantial main. View great. Nice layout. With the high reviews I expected more but meeting high expectations is often a difficult undertaking.

Everything perfect. The best part is when you receive the check bill. It will be half what you expected for this quality. I dont know any place in this category. Going back soon.

Excellent service of all kinds for a French cuisine restaurant, unparalleled service from the staff and superb view of downtown Ottawa. I recommend for my surprise of the environment by the beauty of finding this place a unique character. THANKS

So yummy & best environment

High-end food, friendly, helpful staff, nice view from penthouse location. High-end prices, but great quality and quantity. We spent just over $100 per person for a three course meal. Parking at the building is cramp, we parked across the street at a church.

Beautiful place with the some of the best food I ve ever tasted at a very reasonable price! Would highly recommend! Our waitress was nice and professional as well!

Great atmosphere and super nice view for a special meal. The food was excellent and the staff very professional and friendly. We will definitely return!

Went for the 5 course meal for late New Years Eve dinner. We were told upon arrival that everything had to be rushed due to covid and that instead of ringing in the new years there we would be kicked out at 11 and not be served alcohol after 10pm. I know this is not the restaurants fault but a lil email notice would have been appreciated. The first course was delicious however everything that followed was not to my liking so I essentially paid 130$ for a tiny bowl of soup and left very hungry. I wore a beautiful dress but nobody got to see it really because the air conditioning was blasting cold air right above our table and we had a great window seat but it only added to the freezing temperatures so I had no choice but to keep my winter jacket on the entire time! We let the server know but unfortunately there was nothing they could do about it, I do believe they tried tho. The staff was kind and friendly, I have no complaints there so I still gave an a good tip because none of my issues were with staff. Not sure I will return for an a la carte menu but I might give it another shot on a regular day with open menu choice.

Delicious food, beautiful space and view, attentive staff. Wonderful experience all around!

The service was excellent. The staff were friendly and very professional. The decor and ambiance was very classy. The view is spectacular. But the food was substandard. It didnt have much flavour, it lacked something. I dont think its the price.

Beautiful hidden gem!!

Went last week with my friend for dinner, the food and cocktails were amazing and the service was outstanding. The chef is very good at recommending options if you have allergies. We both had an appetizer with our main course and everything was fresh and very flavourful. The gorgeous view adds a little extra to the overall experience. Definitely a place to put on your list of restaurants to try!

Delicious food and a nice view.

Gorgeous setting overlooking downtown Ottawa. Excellent French cuisine!

Food was excellent. Service was pleasant and attentive. Tables were full, and nicely spaced. View of National Capital was lovely. Would have preferred a coat check offering. One does exist there, of course. Wine by the glass was limited, though full selection was fairly good. I enjoyed scallops and pork belly. A strong 8 of 10. Highly recommended. Great place for a date or an isolated, private conversation. Is on Penthouse floor of building. Our second visit. Try it.

Went here for date night based on the reviews. Started with the beet salad and hubby had the scallop crudo. Scallop was much better from a flavour stand point. Had the pork belly and short rib both lacked depth of flavour. I was disappointed given the price point of both dishes. Go for the view and cocktails.

Gorgeous view - at any time of day. Food was delicious and creative. Service was excellent. A very pleasant experience. Looking forward to returning!

Super service, nice food. With good bread this place will be perfect.

The property is located on the penthouse level of a residence building! Foods are excellent; wine selection is unique (enjoyed a Moroccan one).

We were disappointed overall with this restaurant. My meal was overly salty beef short rib served with soggy vegetables. Was not a complete meal should be served with potatoes. A pathetic plate with 4 tiny slices of bread was brought before the meal and looked like something from an airplane meal. Entire restaurant reeked of fish, and Nickleback played on the radio for ambiance. View was nothing to write home about and we had sun blaring on us the whole time even with the shade down. Waiters were amateurish and rushed us at the end despite the place being empty. Very overpriced and would not recommend. Although I understand the bar in Ottawa is pretty low.

The food was absolutely amazing and the service top notch! The view is also not to be ignored!

Amazing! Finally Ottawa has a decent dining establishment with beautiful views. Highly recommend for special or any occasion.

Such a wonderful place. Nice service and nice view. The beef short rib and the Québec Rabbit is outstanding. The foie gras is creamy and fresh. The beef tartare with balance control of the taste. Every dish we ordered were delicious and mouthwatering. We are so happy that we choose this restaurant to celebrate our 3rd year anniversary.

Very good

First time to this great restaurant and cant wait to go again!! We arrived at 5:15 pm on Saturday night. Started to fill up by 5:45 pm. First of all- theres no bad seat in the restaurant. Everyone can see out of the panoramic windows (although we had a seat directly on the window.) You can see as far as the Gatineau Mountains! Beautiful skyline of Ottawa too. Two of us had the Cod and Shrimp dish in a broth with corn that was excellent! One of us had the homemade cavatelli pasta with button mushrooms, green peas, rosemary, parmesan and lemon which was also fantastic! The Gazpacho as well as the 2 colored beet salad with tiny pickled apples and goat cheese croquettes were also great appetizers!! Great place for special occasions, out of town guests and just to treat yourselves!! Not inexpensive but in line in what its worth- great food, great views and great service!

Food is delicious and ambiance is beautiful. Service is mostly amazing. I dont know why but they brought the main dish very late, like 40 mins after the appetizers. Other than that everything was perfect.

Nice view of sunset and Ottawa night lights. Food was good, service was great!

Food was excellent, service was great, and view was amazing! Will be back!

Excellent, reasonably priced food and great staff! Magnificent view too!

Amazing food and service! Loved everything about this experience and we will be back.

Chicken Liver Mousse and the Duck Confit special were spectacular. Scallop crudo was good, but not excellent. Dessert was delicious as well.

We had an event in this fabulous space last week. It was beyond expectations. The food was delicious, the staff very attentive and professional. Un gros merci à Ryan et son équipe. A très bientôt.

Went in to meet some clients for a coffee and a lovely chat. Beautiful location and the lattes were delicious! Definitely going back to try out their breakfast menu and eventually the dinner menu upstairs!

After 2 years of not really celebrating our anniversary, we decided to try a very secluded restaurant located in the Penthouse of a beautiful apartment building on St-Laurent and Dunbarton (Brittany rd). Le St-Laurent is an elegant restaurant, with Owner and Chef Ryan making some of the most delicious food. He uses local and seasonal ingredients to create his menu, and this intimate setting has the most amazing view of the Ottawa Valley, the skyline at sunset was to die for and you can see the gatineau hills. Compliments to the chef for not only making such flavourful food, but also hand picking each staff member. Our server, Ann, was so sweet and attentive, and the bartender was very friendly and created very delicious cocktails. Now on to the food and drinks, we decided on a nice Pinot Grigio, later in our meal, we got a few caesars and Sean wanted to try one of their specialty cocktails that tasted like an icy apple cider. For the 2 entrées, we got the roasted mushroom soup which was so creamy and full of flavour, and the beet salad, with little slices of green grapes, nice chunks of orange and red beets, balsamic dressing, topped with grilled Halloumi cheese and roasted nuts, this was one of the best beet salads in Ottawa! For our Mains, we got the steak and frites, and the braised beef shortrib. The level of quality in these dishes was on point. The steak was cooked to our liking and the crispy thin fries were yummy. As for the shortrib, it was pulling apart so easily and melt in your mouth, and was accompanied by a delious sauce and cauliflower puree. Our overall experience was fantastic and would love to go again for another tasty beet salad. This is a must try! #supportlocal #ottawafoodiestalker

The foods are so fresh and staffs are so friendly

Duck was exquisite. Everything was perfect.

Amazing food!!! Great service and view. Will be back for sure and we strongly recommend it.

Nice place and very good food!

One of the best dirty martinis ever!

Amazing view of the fall colours at sunset set the stage for a wonderful culinary experience. Server was friendly and helpful . The chef has created an artistic and provocative selection of dishes. The total experience was fantastic.

Delicious food and beautiful view! Have gone for both dinner and brunch (they were only offering brunch the last Sunday of the month - not sure if they still do but I hope so!) both times visiting have been outstanding! Not to mention the stunning views. Drinks were awesome too. Would definitely go back!

Great spot, great food, great service. Will be back for sunset! Beautiful presentation, delicious and good portions. I couldnt recognize Ottawa from this vantage by night, so Ill have to return for dessert and cocktails at sunset.

Wow is all I have to say. If you dont check out this place you are missing out.

My wife and I went there for our anniversary and had a great experience, the food was great and staff went above and beyond to make our experience as enjoyable as possible. Would absolutely recommend anyone looking for a great dining experience to try it out !

Le St. Laurent is probably Ottawa s best kept secret. Hidden up on a penthouse with a most amazing view but the food is something else!!! So love that this is a family affair Chef Ryan and his wife Shannon both are very approachable and their staff is extremely helpful and cheery! Why not, they work in a beautiful place, with beautiful coworkers and such an amazing kitchen! You cannot go wrong here! The cocktails are great, the food is amazing and the place, ambience, view, vibe, is memorable. Treat yourself .just do it! Vegetarian options: Chef Ryan will make everyone s experience special! Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating and creative to those with dietary restrictions! Parking: Lots of parking at the church next door.

Must experience it.

The food was great! Server was very friendly but the ambiance of the restaurant was lacking. Took my wife for a nice dinner but it was unfortunately ruined by the table of 4 beside us who were swearing the whole time and doing sports trivia on their phones. I feel like management should have said something to them as you could tell others were annoyed as well.

Braised Beef!

Amazing!

Le St. Laurent is east Ottawas gem. Both their lunch and dinner options are delicious. The chicken sandwich is one of my favourites in town. We ordered a set menu for dinner and everything from appetizer to dessert was amazing - especially the lobster risotto and sticky toffee (please being these back to the menu at some point!). I recommend this spot to all my friends and family!

Very disappointing. We wanted to support a local small restaurant as we re able to dine in restaurants again. Unknowingly the menu was changed from what s on their website to a menu without direction. We arrived craving traditional French, and wanted the steak frities, and a simple traditional French dish was removed from their menu. I received a bland apple salad, and a dry tasteless crispy tofu for the main. I would have ordered the beef Wellington until I m saw a table order the dish and it came out looking dry and boring. Ottawa has a lot of great restaurants, I would not suggest eating here. To answer the owners question (see owner s reply), we did eat at your restaurant. We had the 8pm reservation, and we ordered exactly what I mentioned above. I would have written an email; however, I wanted to share your updated menu which wasn t present on your website, and provide feedback on the food. On a positive note, the waitress was very friendly and kind, we tipped her well as the decisions in food and menu change wasn t her fault.

We ve been so thrilled to support a local restaurant, Le St Laurent, throughout the pandemic, with their delicious take-out options. It s not often that you get fine dining options to eat in the comfort of our own home! The chef and his team prepare delicious meals consistently. We are lucky to have this local dining option so close to home, and happy to support them during such an uncertain time.

A hidden gem with amazing views and even better food. Staff and Chef are outstanding especially during these trying times! Chef Ryan knows how to balance great flavours and textures. I ve ordered from Le St. Laurent at least once a week the past few months and everything I ve ordered has been perfect!

Just added this place to the list of my favorite restaurants in Ottawa, dont have to say alot just go and see for yourself what I mean.

Unexpectedly different, stimulating and everything you would want for a dining experience. Chef Ryan is an artist and deserves a fully booked restaurant for his entire time in the business. You ll be talking about the meal you had for weeks to come. I dine out to have something I can t experience at home, and Le St. Laurent is worth your money and time.

Nice view and layout but service wasnt what I expected. Our waitress brought over our bottle of wine and just dropped it on our table. Didnt open the bottle nor poor it for us. When the food came, it wasnt her who brought it to our table which happens sometimes, but she never came to see us to check how we liked the food or the wine. The food was way too salty. I had the beef brisket with Brussel sprouts it was too salty to eat and the meat was dry. My partner had the duck and it too was dry and overly salty. We literally took 3 bites of our food. I was so unhappy I just wanted to leave. And that being said I had to flag another lady that was walking by to get our bill. She saw our plates and asked us of we wanted to bring home the food. I said no and she was just like ok. $225 later we went somewhere else to eat.

Good food, nice set-up, great tunes, awesome views of the city and attentive staff. Kicking ourselves for not checking it out earlier. So happy to finally have a nice dinner place in the hood.

Great food, classy cocktails (made by someone who makes it seem easy), and an amazing view. The starters were too difficult to choose from, but we were assured that the choices we made were going to be good ones -- and they were. (I had the marrow and wife had the beet salad, but I assume the menu changes regularly). Mains were steak frites and a braised short rib... Cant speak for the former because my wife didnt let me have any (which means she liked it a lot) and mine was tender enough to not even need the knife. Decent wine selection and a knowledgeable bartender (as well as the rest of the staff) rounded out a birthday meal that will keep me coming back.

Absolutely fantastic food. The entire team puts care, attention to detail and fresh ingredients into all the dishes. I have had a couple pasta dishes, the pastries and my favorite, the burger where they use a toasted brioches bun. Currently eating a sea salt brownie and it is fantastic. Thank you to the entire team - Jody and Chef Ryan for a lovely experience.

Superb view. Quality bistronomy, but not haute cuisine. Decent wine list, where Ontario wines are featured. The server dropped off the dishes without presenting any of them, but was friendly and professional.

This is a very good French restaurant. The menu changes on a regular basis with limited selections each day. It has a beautiful view all the way to downtown. The service is excellent and the staff are very pleasant. I would recommend the place for a special dinner.

This restaurant is an excellent experience that I would recommend to those who appreciate excellent food, outstanding service and a captivating view. We hosted a dinner for 10 and Chef Ryan was so accommodating to help us put a set menu together. Our server was Jerry that evening and he was attentive to every guest at out table. This evening was the cherry on top to a perfect day. Thank you Ryan and your team.

Amazing experience! Ryan s Rabbit was superb . many different flavors. The presentations of our appetizers and entrees were pleasing to the eye. The service was excellent and the views are breath taking! Thank you to Le St Laurent!

This was the best restaurant I have ever been too. First of all josh (our waiter who most definitely needs a promotion) was the best waiter ever, super kind and welcoming same with the chef super friendly and a great cook. The food was amazing. I had the steak frites medium well and it was so tender it just melted in my mouth, didn t even need a knife! For desert I had the creme brûlée and it was perfect sugar on top was perfectly melted and the batter was very nice and sweet. The view was beautiful, first josh said was to look at Venus in the sky, yes Venus who would of thought that a star looking satellite was Venus! The menu it self it pretty nice they have about 5 different main meals that change on a daily basis. Product is super fresh only like 1 or 2 days old. The restaurant is located on the Penthouse floor that is huge. Would 1000000% recommend this restaurant to anyone!

You will not be disappointed! We have tried several main dishes and loved them all. My all time fave is the Steak frites. Great view, great staff. Will be back again and again !

Good variety in menu, food most tasty, very satisfactory.

Lovely restaurant, good food good service

From the first contact with Shannon to organize a dinner for 27 people following the Funeral of my Father, the experience was impeccable. We enjoyed a spectacular meal amongst family and friends! An amazing view to amazing service from all. Not one complaint! I recommend Le St. Laurent to all, but perhaps I should keep it a secret as it is a true an East end Gem! Bravo Shannon and Chef Ryan! amazing!

Very nice place. Good view for sunset. Good food and service.

Delicious meal with very pleasant staff and a beautiful view from the pent house. I had a main with rabbit and shared a few appetizers, all of which were amazing. The toffee dessert I shared was a bit underwhelming but by no means bad. Definitely recommended.

Impressed ! Awesome food , beautiful place , scenic view. Really good staff and attentive chef !

We dined out last night at the Le St Laurent a Penthouse restaurant not far from the 403...everything in Ottawa is only 10 minutes away. Great views of the Ottawa city skyline as well as the Gatineau... We started with martinis...gin...for my Mom and brother... and Grey Goose vodka for me. For starters James and I had beet salad...included in the salad were mellon ball size pickled apples...which were spectacular! Mom had the soup made with root vegetables and apple...she is still raving about it this morning. We selected our wines to have with the entrees...James selected a Pinot Noir, I selected a Grenache (I have always preferred reds as I tend to find whites too acidic), and Mom after sampling the entire selection of whites settled on the Pinot Grigio. For the mains Mom and I had the scallops and James the rabbit. Both dishes were great...complex tastes that were delicious. Dessert was Sticky Toffee Pudding with homemade vanilla bean ice cream for James and Creme Brule for Mom and I. I will note the caramelized sugar topping on the Creme Brule was just a tad thick for our liking but overall it was delish. Will definitely visit the restaurant again...special note...due to Covid-19, seating is very limited, and appreciated! PS...I need to add the staff was great...they make you feel welcomed and special!

Enjoyed the food ! The foie gras is so rich, with the peach puree taste so good. The pork belly is not greasy, wondering it is baby pork! The service is good. Enjoyed the sunset too!

Absolutely delightful food (I had scallops which were simply perfect), very kind and friendly service, my visit was well worth it, would strongly recommend

A wonderful experience Great service and fabulous food

Service and ambiance were amazing. Food was just ok.

Beautiful view anywhere you sit and the food is AMAZING!

I had the pleasure of celebrating my 30th birthday at Le St. Laurent (LSL). And it must go without saying- The experience was nothing short of memorable and definitely one for the books! Shannon (Manager), Ryan (Chef) and the LSL team went above and beyond to help assist in the success of my night. Prior to the date of the event Shannon and I worked closely together going over some of the details of the night - such as creating a charcuterie and appetizers along with some specialty non-alcoholic beverages. All of which was to be served as a prequel to the actual main course of the night. Shannon s attentiveness and time poured into helping me create an experience not only ensured that everything ran smoothly but that my guests had a great time. And that they did. On the day of I got to meet the chef and a few of the team, all of whom were extremely friendly and welcoming. The LSL staff were sure to adhere to any questions or concerns that may have arisen throughout the night which and I can t express how appreciative I am of that given we were a group of 20 people! The food was amazing and the plating was definitely worth all the pictures. Oh and let s not forget to mention the view ! Thank you LSL so much for such a wonderful night. If you re reading this review. Please go check this place out! And may your experience be nothing short of appetizing .

Great staff and delicious food. Very accommodating and helpful.

Excellent food, service, and view!! One of the best dinning experiences if had in a long time! Highly recommended.

A lot of great choices on the menu and our meals were delicious. The staff were very congenial and service was prompt. This was our first dinner out since COVID hit and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Nice view.

The food is central to the quality of the restaurant. Good thing the dishes are creative and professionally prepared. Rooftop view... The host was the most personable and helpful person of the night. The dynamic between bartender, server and customer seemed a bit chilly but got the job done. Almost felt the difference between feeling welcome and unwelcome. I will go back for the food. I wish they did takeout.

Went on a Sunday evening and had a great time. Amazing place for a date great food, service and overall experience, . Highly recommend the short rib and scallops.

Excellent food, service and view !!!!

The view was spectacular. The food and the service were excellent. We will definitely return!

Fairly good food overall but very poor service

Super amazing food and views of the city. Missing out, if you dont check it out! Great time.

The food was sooo good. The four of us tried each others plate and it was a solid 9/10 minimum. Drinks are amazing too, super unique. Gen served us and the service was spot on. This place is a must try!

Great staff and especially the Chef, we frequent as much as possible and are never disappointed in the food or the service. Highly recommend to all our friends.

It was our first time here, and it was excellent. The (very) friendly and professional service made us feel very comfortable and at home. They took great care with Covid precautions, but it still felt like a normal evening out. The view looking out over Ottawa was beautiful. We shared a three beet salad with pickled apples and hazelnuts and a goat cheese croquet. Really wonderful. For dinner, we had the beef short ribs with brussel sprouts and potato pave. Im not a big fan of brussel sprouts, but these were really tasty. The short rib was cooked perfectly, tender and melt in your mouth. The other main was steak frites. The steak was medium rare, cooked perfectly, and the frites were seasoned very nicely. The portions were definitely not small, and well worth the price. As an anniversary meal, and our first time out for dinner together since the pandemic started, this was really the perfect place to go. Apologies for the poor quality photos!

Ryan and crew are simply the best. Amazing food and the cocktails are truly among the best in the city. Treat yourself and enjoy the incredible view to boot.

Amazing view, excellent service and the food is always prepared delicately to beyond expectations. Priced very fair for what you get!

So, so good! An absolutely wonderful meal in exceptional circumstances. The whole team clearly understands and respects the ingredients.