Erling's Variety in Ottawa

My partner and her friend had a reservation here, but unfortunately she got sick with COVID and had to cancel. Despite the cancellation being many hours in advance, the individual who answered the phone was incredibly rude to her, stating he was going to charge her and demanded her credit card. She obviously declined to provide it. Its disappointing because we had heard good things about this place, to the point where my partner and I were going to go together in the future. Not anymore. There are much friendlier places in the neighbourhood and so we will stick to those. Just a tidbit of advice: If your establishment is going to charge for cancelled reservations, then you should require a credit card up front. Dont berate people who are sick and then have to cancel due to no fault of their own. Do better.

Erling s has to be my absolute favourite spot to eat in the city. The menu is never boring in the slightest and everything is always better than expected. Looking forward to many returns!

Cozy restaurant with open kitchen. We shared 3 plates: mushroom tart was good; duck+frites was excellent (mayo/aoli was delicious); braised short rib was good; early grey crème brule was excellent. Pricey but we enjoyed it.

Great service and all our dishes were delicious!

This was a wonderful experience. this friendly bistro is tucked away in a nice Ottawa neighborhood. Great ambiance. Diffferent foods served tapas style. Members of the staff are very attentive to all the customers. We were offered a great food experience from start to finish. the wine they suggested was perfect. I really enjoyed the visit. Will certainly go back on my next visit to Ottawa.

I think we found our new favourite spot ! Food was amazing , ambience was warm and welcoming. We ll definitely be back in the near future

We had a wonderful experience this evening and it started before we even arrived. Staff proactively reached out to ensure we would be set up for success to dine with our 5 month old. We felt very welcomed and our son was even treated to something special prepared by the kitchen - a sweet gesture. We will continue to return for the exceptional staff, atmosphere and food.

While a well decorated and vibing atmosphere, the service could not have been slower, with tapas priced comparable to full meals (and with very cheap ingredients: nothing to justify the price). Presentation was haphazard, with some dishes passably well-plated and others plain ugly. You wont get anything there that a modestly skilled cook couldnt make for themselves at home in half the time and a quarter the cost. The town seems to agree too, because it was half-full on a Friday night when I went yesterday.

Very tasty food and a wonderful experience to live

The wines, unique dishes, and dessert were all excellent. I highly recommend this place

Stopped in for a happy hour drink and bite to eat at the bar. The waitress/bartender/dishwasher was quick to bark that we need a reservation but we could sit at the bar because no one reserved the seat. I guess that was her power play. Ordered a gin martini and the arctic char mini dish. I was served an ounce of warm gin in a rock glass with 2 olives. I noticed that they didnt have any martini glasses at the bar but martini was on the happy hour menu. Maybe they just like to be different. I like my martini with a few ounces of gin and cold in a frosted martini glass, like a normal establishment would serve it. The mini appetizer dish was okay but nothing memorable. Didnt dare order anything else after two disappointing rounds.

Only happiness Our Ottawa favorite Excellent service and cocktails. The food just wow. A place to return! Thanks for the experience

Always a lovely, sophisticated but friendly spot to have a bite. Had a whiskey sour, with an interesting but tasty twist. We tried one of everything on the menu and had some oysters too. The oysters to start were from PEI and very fresh. I really enjoyed the Falafel with lamb and the Gnoccho (pictured). Also, the duck tartare had a nice flavour. Really, none of the dishes were disappointing. Overall it was very expensive for small dishes, but the flavours were unique and if youre looking for a special night out with something different on the menu, this is a good choice.

Best food I have had in a really long time. Highly recommend the Arctic char salad and pork belly

Had a fantastic lunch at Erlings - so glad they decided to open again for lunch on Fridays! Service was excellent, we got to interact with the chef and the food was delicious, as always. The Scallops were TO DIE FOR! Thanks for a great lunch!

One of the best spots in town. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Love it. Food : 5/5

Had the most DELIGHTFUL experience last night! We decided to try out the happy hour and it has got to be the best in the city!!! The oysters were so fresh and the house made hot sauce was to die for. We were simply blown away by the duck tartar. The charcuterie board was a steal and the spicy pickled carrots have our hearts Enough about food, the service was phenomenal: friendly, knowledgeable, great recommendations and wonderfully accommodating about my food allergy. We didn t have a reservation, but they squeezed us in. The atmosphere was absolutely perfect, great for a romantic date night. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for everything!

The food is great. I really enjoyed the mushroom vol-aux-vent and the arctic char salad. The desert was very much on the sweet side though. The wine by the glass and cocktails are good and reasonably priced. Overall decent cost for the quality of the meal. The ambiance and open kitchen is also great. Cozy and laid back with a unique character yet still feels class.

Overall, had an excellent dinner experience here with my wife. All of the small plate dishes we tried were delicious. If Im getting picky, Id say the music could be a notch louder and the wines available by the glass didnt blow us away. Given how much love the kitchen puts into the dishes it would be nice to get a brief description of each at the table.

Food is great. Generally, interactions here are positive and most times I ve been here the mood has been jovial, and classy. Robert, on the other hand, has legendary sass. He wouldn t last 5 minutes working for me. It s important to be mindful of how alcohol can impact your deportment and to be self aware of your own ability to self regulate, to avoid negative interactions that were not intended. It s been made very clear to me that he doesn t care. But I care about Robert. It s was needless and wasteful, and I am struggling to find an explanation that I can lean into. (this review is fluid).

Excellent, tasty dinner, great service, friendly atmosphere - perfect place to celebrate an anniversary

Best restaurant in Ottawa - hands down! Their changing seasonal menus are phenomenal. Every dish I have tried there (I have been many, many times) is to die for! Amazing atmosphere, super chill vibe. The staff makes you feel like family and I cannot recommend this place enough. Also - don t skip out on the homemade desserts. So delicious.

This has to be a foodies heaven! Every dish had amazing flavours, the pacing that the dishes came out to us was just right. Our servers suggestions and explanations of the dishes and cocktails were perfect. Great place to have a visit with friends or family, theres a laid back and comfortable atmosphere. Most amazing mushrooms Ive had, and Im not usually a mushroom person. Loved the tofu latkes, the gnudi was heavenly. The duck tartare, beef tenderloin and oxtail dishes were all delicious as well. Great spot to explore different flavours and new foods, they know what theyre doing.

Very special local restaurant with amazing food. My partner has a gluten allergy and they went out of their way to adapt our charcuterie board by making fresh waffle fries instead of crackers. We did not have to ask for this, but they did so anyway!

We had an amazing evening reconnecting with old friends at Erlings. Right from the moment we arrived, we were treated with exceptional hospitality by Liam who greeted us warmly. Despite it being our first visit, we felt right at home. The dinner format at Erlings consists of small plates that are perfect for sharing with your companions. The staff recommended having two plates per person, and we took their advice, enjoying a total of eight servings. Each plate was served individually, beginning with delectable oysters, succulent scallops, refreshing arugula salad, and a generous charcuterie board. We then savoured the flavours of duck, oxtail ragout, Cornish hen, and finally, profiteroles for dessert. Throughout the evening, the wine was flowing, and there was no sense of urgency. We were able to take our time, enjoying each others company and the delicious food. In fact, we ended up closing the place down! Its safe to say that Erlings Variety has quickly become one of our favourite restaurants in downtown Ottawa, and we look forward to returning soon.

Friendly and well lit... unfortunately I left here very disappointed. I understand its tapas and made from scratch, but there are plenty of expensive restaurants in Ottawa where after dropping $100 I dont leave as hungry as when I left. Food took incredibly long to make it to the table - was 3 hours to get to the last dish. Beer options were limited and disappointing (again, I understand this is a wine-first place but there is way too much good beer in Ottawa to have such a limited selection). Maybe the booth seating was more comfortable, but for a 3 hour dinner I found the chairs incredibly uncomfortable; the decor was definitely more hip than classy, and again, if dropping $100 a head I would prefer to have classy than hip... I understand maybe Im just not their typical clientele but personally I would not return just based on all the above. Clearly some people love this place, I just cant understand why. My thanks to the staff for their friendliness, I just can think of a myriad other places where I could spend half the money and have twice the experience.

Went here with my husband for a date night and we were super impressed with everything. The atmosphere was amazing, with cool art and lighting. The service was impeccable, we took recommendations from our server who was well informed on wine pairings and where the food was sourced, a lot which is from Canada. We shared the Big Board, Oysters, Duck tartar and Cod cheeks. Everything was so delicious.

Incredible, cozy dinner! Everything was delicious: duck breast tartare, mushrooms on toast, Meyer lemon tofu and oxtail pappardelle. Save room for the lovely profiteroles. Lovely service and wine - can t wait to come back! :)

If you want to treat yourself to something special, visit Erlings. One of my favourite restaurants in the city because of the incredible care put into their menu, curated with thought and a nod to seasonal dishes with their own special take. The staff are also wonderful, adding to the overall great experience I always have when visiting.

Honestly I cant think of one bad thing about this place. Oh, maybe that one of the washroom doors you really have to push to close. But thats a minor quibble. The food is just next level. We went during happy hour, and got the charcuterie board. Everything was perfectly portioned. The selection of cheeses, meat and condiments was well thought out and worked so well together. The small plates were next level. Were going to keep coming back to try them all. Service was also EXCELLENT. It was busy, but there were a few tables open when we left at 7:30pm. Though with food, service and prices like this, you got to go now.

Amazing food, friendly and accommodating service and cozy atmosphere and cool decor. Cant wait to go back! Dietary restrictions: They were very accommodating with my gluten intolerance. They made a fresh batch of gluten free fried pickles and helped me pick menu items that I could eat.

Came for dinner and ordered about half the menu for 4 of us to share. All dishes were exceptional. Service was excellent, atmosphere was relaxing overall. Looking forward to coming back

It s just a vibe, sometimes you pay more for good food, good service, and great vibes. $2 oysters and $10 drinks at Happy Hour was a surprise!

I am going to write my experience. me and my girlfriend walk into this restaurant, we saw the restaurant was busy. We asked to be seated at the bar as we only wanted coffee, tea and dessert. A man with a gold tooth approached us. He may of been the bartender, maybe he was the manager maybe he was the owner, I m not too sure. He then proceeded to tell us that the restaurant was for paying customers only. Clearly, shocked at what he said we both turned around and walked out . I still have absolutely no clue why he would say anything like this, but someone like that should definitely not be dealing with the public. Horrible PR for the restaurant.

Im going to be generous and provide a 1 star because at least the Mushroom dish was decent. However, for $26 dish I was expecting some kind of fancier mushroom, not button mushrooms. I could make this at home. Overall for the food quality, size and flavor, the dishes were not worth its price. Their steak was $48 and came in half the size than when I would get from Harmons steakhouse. We also got the hen, which I thought would be a decent size hen for $28. It was a small amount of meat on two slices of toast. The duck tartare was bland. Cant compare with the beef tartare at Bar Lupulus. The only upside is the toast was pretty good and Im not sure they made it themselves. Their cocktails werent special either. Ive had my fair share of great amazing cocktails in Ottawa worth $18-$20, the one I had called paper planes isnt worth $16. I wouldnt even pay $10 for that. The service was also pretty bad. Our server didnt get our drinks until 20 minutes after we sat down. They took our plates before we finished and didnt ask. Heck, if Im paying that much for a small pretentious meal I better scrape it all down. They barely came to us to ask how were doing. They even forgot our drinks and they are asking for 20% tip. Yeah, no... Overall super disappointed and I do not recommend going unless you wanna spend a lot of money on basic food. We went to Gongfu Bao after and that was a satisfying meal.

Really attentive service!! They have a great happy hour deal, $2 oysters and $20 for the charcuterie board. Everything we had was delicious. The hot het sandwich was my favourite. Would definitely come back, especially for the happy hour.

I never go out for food so this was a very special occasion thank you

Liam, the owner, is a genius... Always has been always will be... The atmosphere is brilliant thanks to the tasteful and creative design of the east wall, the open kitchen with an antique cart wheel (?) as the frame of a light fixture, a live edge ash (?) maple (?) bar to welcome the regular or adventurous patrons, and art work that speaks to the souls who are at peace with themselves and with their surrounding world. But thats only the set up... The food... Remember, Liam is a genius,... The food is rich or not, simple and complicated, thoughtful, creative, local... Delicious. And now the service... The best thing that happened to Earlings, after Liam,... Actually, Liam happened before Earlings, but you know what I mean... The best thing after Liam is Natalie, the manager... Shes sweet, kind, humble... But smart, witty, embracing of Liams genius and compensating for his laissez-faire business acumen... So she treats Earlings as her own, with the blessing of Liam of course, hand picking staff, who will appreciate the passion and creativity that come with the place. And all of that together will give you a most memorable restaurant experience in Ottawa. .. If not of all of the world!

Excellent service Music at just the right level. Food delicious. Food : 5/5

Fantastic dinner (as always) at Erlings! We absolutely love this spot. Its a hidden Ottawa gem, but it shouldnt be (hidden- that is)! Every dish is always outstanding- the team is knowledgeable & friendly and the drinks are immaculate. Our favourite place to bring people visiting from elsewhere- its always a hit! Not to mention our little french bulldog loves hanging out on the patio! Thanks for another fantastic night!

Erlings was a terrific find. Tapas-style dining great for a group. Comfortable environment with bar seats that overlook the open kitchen. The table favourites was the steak tartare and the scallops with hushpuppies. We plan to revisit.

Delicious quality food. The Big Board made into a Small Board was perfect for two - although we were fighting over the amazing olives from Italy. The olives were sooo good - we couldn t stop talking about them! The mushroom dish was divine and I can t stop thinking about it. Great spot to catch up with a friend or for a hot date!!! Highly recommend!

Went here for date night with my boyfriend. We had a reservation seeing as it was a Saturday but there were only 9-10 tables sat while we were there for 1.5 hours. Cocktails were good, but too much ice in the Negroni I ordered. It was already watered down a bit by the time I got it. Oysters were very good, though the hot sauce wasnt hot at all, tasted more like a mango puree than anything. We also had octopus salad, tuna crudo, pork tenderloin, and seared scallops. The dishes are small sharing plates which is fine, but for the price point some of them shouldve been full plates. If youre going to charge $32 for four scallops and three hush puppies then theyd better be out of this world. The scallops were excellent but the hush puppies were bland and stodgy, and didnt taste like there was any cornmeal in them at all. The octopus salad was very good, definitely would eat it again even though the octopus itself was a bit overcooked. The tuna crudo was missing some acidity and was sitting in too much oil. I wasnt sure if it was supposed to be olive oil because it didnt taste like anything really. The tuna was nice though and I liked that the cucumbers were small and very thinly sliced. The pork tenderloin was another winner, very tasty but again was underseasoned. It didnt ruin the dish but it was noticeable. Overall, the menu items are very appealing, just some technical issues with the dishes that couldve been prevented if the dishes were tasted beforehand. I dont mind paying +$200 for a dozen oysters, four sharing plates, two cocktails and two glasses of wine, but it had better be worth it, and I dont think this was worth it.

Did not disappoint! Weve wanted to try Erlings for awhile, so we were excited to have the opportunity to eat there tonight. the food was excellent, but our favourite was the pork tenderloin with cheesy rapini späetzle. It was so good! The mushroom stroganoff was also delicious. Would definitely recommend!

Great food! Friendly service and wonderful ambiance! Highly recommend

Natalie was the best! Great food! Food

Lovely little hidden gem! Great food and atmosphere! Highly recommend!

This is a lovely restaurant with fantastic food. The flavours, textures, ingredients were are all nicely proportioned and super tasty!

I LOVE this place! Delicious food and great service! Definitely coming here again!

We went here to celebrate a friends birthday, and the Google review of this restaurant was good. Unfortunately, the food portions were small (we understand they call it tapas, but compared to the price, the quality was not satisfying). Service was slow, we had to waive many times for the waiter to refill our water. The only good thing about this restaurant was just the ambiance and decorations.

Food was super tasty but they only bring you the next dish once you finished the dish before, which the server did not explain when we ordered (unless it was unintentional and the kitchen was just backed up). I ordered the amaretto sour and it was either not shaken well enough or not strained properly because I had strands of egg whites throughout the drink (thought it was jelly at first).

Wonderful experience for solo dining. Sit at the bar and enjoy watching these chefs do what they love. The food was delicious and unique. Hush puppies, Brussels and my favorite the artic char flatbread- all wonderful. The staff were amazing and attentive especially for a solo dining experience they were friendly and made the experience! Worth a visit in Ottawa!

Forgot to post the other day but had one of the most delightful and delicious meals of 2023 at Erling s last Thursday evening. They have a magical happy hour with oysters, Prosecco and a tiny duck tartare with house made chips. Which we followed with the butternut squash hush puppies ( ), the scallops and the mushroom toast. Polished it all off with a beautiful earl grey crème brûlée. Every bite was fantastic! Along with welcoming service, all adds up to a perfect December evening. Thank you Erling s!

Its a great space for a restaurant, big window and a very cool vibe. Its got an open kitchen and you can sit at the counter to check out the action. The menu is small plates, tapas style. The food is well put together. They have nice if short list of cocktails, wines and beers.

Tried here for the first time this week and the food was amazing. Menu is so interesting and the portions are very fair for shareable plates. Service was also excellent. Will be back for sure!

Delicious food, great service, good for a date night (small plates to share), wine by glass was excellent. Very accommodating and aware for allergies, let them know ahead of time. Well be returning.

Service - excellent. Our server saw us catching up, and graciously let us ask for the bill instead of hurrying us out. Ambiance - beautiful! intimate, casual elegance. Food - we shared 4 plates and I felt like it was enough but my friend would have liked a little bread. Olives, cheese, fennel salad, and the mushroom/artichoke dip (this was a flatbread with mushroom/artichoke dip on top, not for actual dipping but it was the best dish by far). Drinks - drink menu is a little small, but we found something we liked.

Excellent service, great food and fantastic desserts.

Easily one of Ottawa s best restaurants. Imaginative, carefully prepared and delicious plates, great wine list, service just right every time. Always a pleasure to visit.

Great food and great atmoshpere. A must visit if looking for a great meal in Ottawa!

I try not to go to the same place twice. There are so many gems in Ottawa, and so many I have yet to see, so I try to spread the love. But anytime I have plans for dinner, Erlings is the first place that pops into my mind. I have been a handful of times in the last few years (the most I have ever visited one spot) and its perfect every time. I love that you can see right into the kitchen. The care and concern that go into each plate. A seat at the bar is a unique spot to feel right in the kitchen too. Their food is creative, fresh, on point, and delicious. I have had the same server every time, which is pretty cool, and telling of a wonderful small place. The menu changes, so I dont feel like I am ever getting the same thing. Except for wonderful service and small plates.

Everything was amazing, this place has huge potential. My only critique, is the cost/serving size is going to deter repeat business. Around $25 a dish for small plates, ~3 dishes per person, you re looking at a minimum of $75 per person before drinks, dessert, tax, or tip.

I dropped in for a snack, and a cocktail. I immediately felt like I was at a friends home. Duck breast tartare was suggested and it was an absolute hit.The suggested pairing was a Pinot noir, this team knows and loves what they are doing. Locally sourced product served up with a unique twist. I can t wait to visit my new friends. EAT LOCAL.

Outstanding service, good music (not too loud, not too discreet), good lighting, great food!! All around perfect for a special moment or business outing. Will be back! Vegetarian options: Amazing vegetarian options! Mire than half the menu

Great place! Good food, service, and drinks. Vegetarian options: They will accommodate on many dishes Food : 5/5 |

Had a great time at Erlings. We were a party of 4. At the advice of the owner, who was also our main server, we ordered 2 plates per person to share. It was actually more food than we needed. All was good, some excellent. The atmosphere and the vibe are friendly and caring. We will go back when we return to Ottawa. Highly recommend.

Delicious inventive dishes, wonderful service always.

Always delicious food and drinks, in a laid back yet classy atmosphere with the friendliest staff!

Truly fantastic food in an otherwise unassuming but comfy and nice venue. Other places deserve five-star reviews because theres nothing wrong with them - this place actually provides five-star fare to begin with. Add the friendly and efficient staff, and its a shame there isnt a sixth button on the rating scale.

Amazing place. Fresh products, fair price. The setup is also in good taste. The service and the staff is flawless. Must try!

Loved the atmosphere, friendly attentive staff, food was delicious - trout was wonderful. Will be going back - highly recommend

Great wine selection, tasty and varied menu. Ambiance is cozy, and the staff is warm. Excellent neighbourhood restaurant I am happy to return to frequently. Great patio out front.

Definitely not impressed. The food was nice but extremely overpriced for what you get. Definitely there are more places where you can get the same quality of food for a reasonable price. The service for such a high price was very average and also did not reflect the price we paid for. Very disappointed.

I left the place very disappointed. The price was really high for what you get. Service wasnt great either. Food is good but there are far better places in Ottawa for a similar price and even higher quality.

This upscale eatery is tucked just off the main strip in the Glebe, with a lovely bisto atmosphere. The olives were out of this world good. I appreciate the small well chosen menu, the wine and the sharable plate format.

Restaurant style small dishes to share. We ordered the entire menu and each dish was better than the last out of ten choices, the majority were vegetarian. The menu changes every week and the dishes are inspired by local products! The kind of restaurant where you eat for a long time, my favorite kind of restaurant The atmosphere is nice, subdued lighting inside and a nice little terrace on a quiet street to enjoy the beautiful autumn evenings! I will go back

The food is amazing - local, fresh, and delicious! Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere is very cozy. Sharing the small plates for dinner is fun and a great way to try lots of their amazing dishes. Great spot for a date night!

My Favourite spot in Ottawa. Fabulous Food, Great Atmosphere and wonderful staff

Always a hands down amazing experience! We went last week with my fiancé and my new siblings and they did not disappoint!! SO ACCOMMODATING WITN ALLERGIES. My fiancé is allergic to nuts, eggs, soy, shellfish and legumes and he could eat everything he wanted or they adjusted the dish so it was safe. Their ambiance is something people write novels about. Always a banger with the Pinot Noir and if you are lucky, sometimes there s a pug named Stanley who hangs out in his house out front.

Excellent brunch.

Great place food was very delicious had there soup and sandwich of the day I will definitely go back to try other stuff

Went for the first time last night, not sure why it took us so long to try it. Incredible cheese plate only outdone by second-to-none service. Highly recommend.

We ve been here a few times and each time it offers incredibly attentive service, rave-worthy food and excellent drinks. It s stylish and unique. Definitely an Ottawa gem!

Best brunch Ive had in town in a long time. Mushrooms on toast and Brussels sprouts were outstanding. Jen and Steph were incredibly friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu. Atmosphere was delightful. Will visit again soon!

If I can give 10 stars, I would. I came with a friend a week ago and we ordered the brussels sprouts, meatballs, gnocchi and a lemon curd dessert. The food was outstanding and the service was great! What deserves the ten stars was that I unknowingly parked illegally on the street and the restaurant made an announcement that a car was getting towed and named my car colour and model. I ran outside just in time and the tow truck had hooked my wheel already. I ended up paying a fine but it would have been so much more had my car been towed. After settling the fines with the bylaw officer and tow truck company, I went back to the restaurant to settle my bill and Liam, our waiter and owner, said my bill was on them. I was so shocked and grateful for his generosity and I have never experienced this kind of service anywhere else. I have told everyone this story and have recommended Erling s Variety as a place to go for a fantastic meal not only in the Glebe area, but in all of Ottawa. This restaurant not only has amazing quality food, but they care about their patrons. Thanks, Liam! I will definitely come back!!

Best brunch ever. Chicken waffle was simply amazing, sweet & spicy sauce covering the perfect fried chicken over waffle, never had anything like this before. The kitchen is real open concept kitchen, every dish prepared right in front of you. This place gives you a feeling of being at your own kitchen, surrounded by huge family.

Would have liked to rate higher, but the menu is way overpriced. Other reviewers are correct when the state wine and menu prices arent reflective of what they should be. Also as noted from other reviewers they are wanting a 20-24% tip wow :( Ill say food quality was generally high with fresh ingredients. The decor and vibe inside was nice, cool artwork hanging on the walls. The bad part: we were a table of 6 and told that we should only have 1 person order for the whole table. It was noted by all in our group it was rather awkward to be told what do do. Next, the serving sizes versus price. The tuna dish was mainly cucumber and smaller serving than anything ever given to me at a sushi restaurant, $18 for cucumber slices is insulting. Beef tartar was okay, didnt blow us away. The perogies were good... seemed baked versus fried, but they were so small, once again price was high for these tiny guys. Gnocchi was great. The best dish of the night by far was the Pork. This was because it was super flavor, filling and delicious. Had Erlings served all dishes this well put together with that portion size I wouldnt be rating them mediocre. Honestly, this dish is the only reason why Im giving 3 stars. Final comment, back to prices, there was not much variety for reasonable priced wines.... $80, 100, 120 or $240 for a bottle of red wine. I guess that makes sense if its $16 for wine by the glass. BUT that glass of wine should have been $12-$14. Put a bottle of wine on the menu for $40 and $60. I dont see the point of over inflating wines, get a broader selection.

Great atmosphere, wonderful and friendly staff, I ordered the chicken and waffles and it was good, but I dont think I would order again. Nothing special about it, small chicken bits with waffle fries on a chive waffle( would have like there to be more waffle and maybe crispier). I would definitely come back to try something new!

I like the atmosphere but it s wayyy too slow and the Benny egg is over cooked. First time ever had a mustard sauce on overcooked yolk.

Ordered Food from the weekly delivery menu. The curry dish was fresh and vibrant, definitely enjoyed it.

Doubt a review can explain how good the food is here. Staff is super friendly and will always take their effort to accommodate customers.

Amazing brunch, dinner , wine list and fantastic staff!

My boyfriend and I came for a celebratory dinner and loved our experience from beginning to end! Food and service were both bar none!

If you knew how the owner lived you definitely would not want to eat here.

We went here for lunch after visiting the butterflies exhibit at the museum of nature. Great food. Classics with twist done well. Very attentive service.

Nice friendly place with excellent food.

Cool brunch spot with the best chicken and waffles ever. Service was awesome and food was amazing!

It was absolutely incredible. Liams service, understanding, and knowledge blew me away. It was such a fresh experience. I recommend it to anyone wanting a true food experience. Compliments to them and the kitchen crew!

Wonderful experience. Food was top notch, seasonal and interesting. The staff was attentive without being overbearing. Classic cocktails were very good. I will be returning.

Cuisine to die for - had the gnoccis, the beef shank, and the broccoli dishes - all were highly creative and delicious. Ambience is fabulous, wine perfect, service excellent. Best restaurant in the Glebe.

Incredible food, lovely atmosphere and great service! Really accommodating to allergies & dietary restrictions.

Great atmosphere. Brunch food was very tasty (I had chicken and waffles). Front of house staff are warm and welcoming. Highly recommend that you give this place a try.

Yummy food and awesome ppl

Coming from Europe I never thought I d get that same fun gastro experience here in ottawa, where the owner/family chats with you, knows how to pair and makes it fun! Seriously, I had an amazing time. Sit at the bar with your sig other and just soak it in and ask them for recommendations!

Loved the place! The service was excellent and so was the food. They literally catered to every single dietary restriction I asked for. Definitely going back!

Delicious food at fairly high prices. Quite small portions. No need to show up hungry.

Great food and price was a little bit on the high side. However the environment was very cozy and neat. We ordered the drumstick and later the chef came out, told us we were the first people ordered this new dish and asked for feedback. Definitely good dish, the chicken was very crispy on the surface and juicy inside.

We arrived at 730 and left at 11 at our table of four. We started off with unique cocktails made to order according to our tastes. I wanted something with gin and savoury and I received a gin and soda garnished with rosemary and pickled blueberries - the infusion of the salty blueberries and the rosemary made for a unique and perfect experience. My dinner companions had equally unique drinks. We ordered from their wine list, private supplied wines, which was perfect. and we ordered 8 dishes which arrived sequentially while we shared each in turn. The amounts made for a tapa style serving. The spaghetti carbonara (their take on it), the roasted Brussels sprouts, sablefish soup, and braised short rib were all excellent although the rest were also very good.

You can enjoy Nice Brunch here!!

Creative and unique food experience. Friendly and attentive staff. We will certainly come back to try some more!

Perfect dish sizes. Great service and of course very enjoyable.

Fun story about this spot: I came here for my birthday dinner with my family nearly 2 years ago. My mom forgot some sort of sweater, and as we were sitting about to order our food, felt a chill. When the server arrived and took our orders, which she also was extremely accommodating for, as there is a garlic and shellfish allergy in my family, she noticed my mom seemed a bit cold. She went and grabbed her own personal cardigan she had worn to work, and returned to the table to ask if my mom would like to wear it. Needless to say, Mom was much more comfortable over the course of the evening. The Sunday brunch is hard to beat but the small plate casual-fine-dining vibe of this spot throughout the week makes it one of the go-to spots for any occasion. The team of staff are amazing, and this place really does go above and beyond time after time. Ill never stop bringing people here.

Nicely decorated restaurant, industrial yet cozy. Staff was lovely to talk to, will be coming back for sure! Regarding drinks, dont feel stuck by the menu! If they can they will make you a drink! Asked for a sangria (not on menu) and it was delicious :)

My husband and I went for dinner and it had such a charming ambience to begin with, The owner was extremely friendly and helpful. The food variety was fun and enjoyable. We ordered different dishes from the menu and even went back on a Sunday for their brunch which delicious as well! It s a must to try whenever you re in the glebe!

We cant stop coming back!!! Delicious food and genuine, heart-warming service.

Great vibes, lovely staff, amazing food.

I went for the brunch. At first the menu may seem limited but it was one of the tastiest food I had for some time.

Appalling customer service, would not recommend to my worst enemy.

Brunch was so good and so huge absolutely amazing. Coffee was delicious, the staff was very friendly and I love the open kitchen. Quite fairly price for the area, I would gladly come again

Officially my favorite brunch spot in all of Ottawa. The food is amazing, fresh, and really really tasty. And the portion are very filling. The service is also some of the best Ive experienced in Ottawa. Go for the smoked cheddar/chive waffle Bennys, the hollandaise sauce will blow you away. This place is a must go, if you are in the Ottawa area.

Hidden gem. Everytime has been great. Love the vibe and food!

We booked a table for 20 people for our wedding dinner. Right from the start, the owners worked with us to find a time and menu that worked best, including menu adjustments for guest with dietary restrictions. The serving staff were very attentive, the food was AMAZING, and all of our out-of-town guests were so impressed. The owner even bought fresh flowers for the table and set up a cute seating arrangement. Highly recommend.

The food was amazing, as well as fast. Service was great too!

Great food, great service, friendliest staff, superb ambiance. Well go back for sure!

Quick service. Accommodated me with a vegan meal. Warm People.

Really friendly waiter, delicious food, and lovely relaxed atmosphere! Recommend in particular the scallops and Brussels sprouts.

Loved it, what phenomenal food! A local gem!

Disappointing. I have never been handed a credit/debit machine where the staff has had the audacity to program the suggested tip percentage to be 20, 22 and 24%. Service better be exceptional. It was not. The food is overpriced. Wines are ridiculously overpriced. The kitchen was painfully slow.

Three of us came for lunch a few days after Christmas and we all thoroughly enjoyed our food, the atmosphere and the friendly, very accommodating service. We were started with cups of a steaming lemon ginger tonic, great to ward off colds! Two of us ordered the scallops, another the gnocchi. Both were to-die-for -- the scallops were huge and beautifully presented, the gnocchi was rich and intensely flavourful. We began with the salad; we asked to share it and were brought three plates, each with a small but satisfying serving. I asked about white wine with the scallops and was given a taste of one on their menu -- delicious! We all shared the Crack pie for dessert and they were right! It was the best ever, with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top. The place was friendly, nearly empty and happily quiet. I hadnt been for months and months, but will put it on my regular list of local joints again as I dont want it to go anywhere!

I admit that I am slightly biased- some of my favourite people work here. Knowledgable, friendly service. Chefs that are happily accommodating to special dietary restrictions. A fantastic wine menu. Delicious food and amazing atmosphere. Who could ask for a better night out?

Favourite little spot for exceptionally flavourful small plates and first rate cocktails. Bit of a splurge price wise, but perfect if you prefer to tantalize the tastebuds rather than test the elasticity of your pants.

Child friendly with good, wholesome cuisine.

We went for a Sunday brunch and both our dishes were great. Fried chicken was crispy yet moist and the poached eggs were very well executed. Hollandaise was tasty as well. Latte was just ordinary though. Great service!

Fourth time at EV and always amazing. This restaurant is seemingly overlooked in many of the top restaurant listings which is a real shame. This is a top 5 Ottawa restaurant.

Went here for brunch with a friend and it was delicious. The service was attentive, the prices were reasonable and the portions were good. I m looking forward to coming back to try some of their other dishes!

This is one of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa!

Nice small plates, great quality and preparation.

Erlin

The meal was superb, but the staff made the meal. Everyone was so friendly, taking the time to chat and make sure were taken care of. Only disappointment was that we were only 2 people and couldnt taste all of the menu. Will be back with a larger group to eat all the things!!!

Went here for dinner with friends. The service was good, the food tasted good. My problem was small plates, big prices. After spending over $150 for my husband and I, we had to make food for ourselves when we got home as we were still very hungry. Even the drinks were very small. They suggest sharing, but I dont know how they expect you to share such small quantities of food between anymore than two people.

Friendly staff, tasty beverages and absolutely delicious EVERYTHING. We are in LOVE.

Very tasty eclectic food, excellent staff!

Experience was hit or miss. But when it was bad it was very very bad. We started witheir fries which we always love. Great aioli and housemade ketchup. Then garlic noodles with anchovies. That was pretty bad. We sent it back and they tasted it and said thats what was intended. I like anchovies but not theirs. They replaced it with a different noodle dish which was good. We also got gnocci in some kind of cheese, maybe gorgonzola, and it was excellent. Mushroom dish was fresh and meaty. My steak tartar was decent but lacked flavor. Took it home and cooked it with salt and pepper and chilies. Finally the lamb. My wife got it and didnt really like it. I tried it and it had an odd bitter taste and off odor. Nothing like lamb i have ever tasted anywhere. I wish i had sent it back but i felt bad about the anchovy noodles. By the time i decided that it truly was bad my wife and daughter had eaten more than half so i decided to let it drop. Need to be more consistent at this place. Love the interior though.

Amazing brunch

Very good food and atmosphere

Always a fantastic experience!

Fantastic food, amazing staff, great vibe. Love this spot. Brunch is the day

Great atmosphere and amazing staffs! I ve been here for several brunch and dinners and it is always a pleasure visiting this restaurant. The food/menu selection is small but that means that they put more focus on what they make during that day. Highly recommended and love to visit soon again!

The beautiful: we had an amazing brunch. Very tasty very well presented. Honestly the food deserves its merit. The good: ambient and atmosphere are nice and modern. The bad: doubts regarding hygiene. Cookers do not wear any kind of net on hairs/beards. Price is not attractive. The ugly: unacceptable waiting time after order, especially when late customers ask for the same dish and are served before you. Also the feeling that they forgot your orders. Got disappointed.

We were greeted by a warm atmosphere and a big smile. Loved the fresh cut fries. Mushroom soup had too much pepper and rehydrated chewy mushrooms. Yuk! Gnocchi was just weird, they were brown and the sauce was awful. I would not eat here again.

Terrific food. Wonderful service. Definitely worth adopting as a regular dining experience.

We chose to celebrate our 5th anniversary here and it couldnt have been better. The waitress was very friendly and calm (did not seem rushed nor rushing us). The food was delicate - truly, no better word - and we wanted to save every bite. Ambiance was quaint, cozy, and otherwise lovely. Thank you!

Nice relaxing atmosphere with great food and wine. Their deserts are to die for! Favorite date night spot!

Very frienly. Good food. Good service.

Their brunch is the appropriate cost the 90s are over

Excellent service and very tasty, creative dishes. Perfect for a date-night!

Was there for a lunch meeting and the quiet atmosphere and delicious food were a great fit. Will be back for more!

Loved the food

Best benny in town. Superior service. Epic coffee. Ill be back soon!

Fantastic place. Classy but casual atmosphere. Delicious charcuterie and modern menu. Great cocktails and wine selection.

Pros: Food has a really good taste. Cons: Really small plates. Really expensive, for the size. Really long waits : between sitting and ordering, ordering and first plate, between every subsequent plate, even for the drinks and bill Attentive staff, but slightly rude at the start. We went to buy some burgers to placate the lingering hunger after paying the bill, then we went home to cook. Not the best Friday night dinner.

The food had a great taste, my only complain is the plates were very small, if you are starving is not the best place to go, after ate there we went to eat burgers a different place, A little overpriced too. If you want to have a chic dinner and caused a good impression to someone is a good place,but have some cash on you.

Great food and great cozy atmosphere!

Overpriced for very small portions.

Went for brunch today. Arrived at 12, seated at 12:45. Order taken at 1:23. We are a party of 3. There are 3 tables of 2 open (beside each other that can be pushed together). We are asked if we want bar or table and we ask for a table. The server tells us that she doesnt want to waste seats in case more people arrive. We insist on a table as weve been waiting forever and not seating one chair is pretty ridiculous. She seats us and says that it will take awhile to be helped because theres a lot to do. A new group of 2 then appear at the door and are seated beside us. They immediately receive water glasses and menus. We and another group that arrived before them, receive ours about 5-10 Min after. As the server goes to grab water , she runs out as she gets to us and proceeds to say you each get 1/3 a cup, because thats what we do here. None of could tell if it was meant as a joke. Needless to say almost comically horrible service. The food was amazing but not worth the service or wait. My friends and I will not be returning. We also all work at restaurants and could all agree we were treated poorly. We all tipped because they may have just had an off day, but honestly we were extremely dissapointed with the manner of the staff.

Exquisite.

Went today for our Holiday Party. Staff were amazing. Wine list and food is amazing. Great cozy atmosphere with open concept kitchen and bar. Highly recommend!

Great atmosphere, friendly service and the food is very tasty. The cheese plate was one of the best I had in a long time. The portions are perfect to share and the price is right for the quality. I will definitely come back!

I arrived with a group of 12 on a blustry winter evening early 2017. Although we were suppose to be 18 the staff maintained their composure and served us with more grace than I might have. We had ordered a cross section of their menu and were pleasantly surprised with the variety. Hopefully we made up for the shortage in customers by staying late and enjoying a variety of wine bottles. A couple of my group have returned for an equally enjoyable Sunday brunch!

Went for brunch. It was good but not great. The steak and eggs was more like brisket, extremely rough not tender at all! Fried chicken was good though

Terrific food and service

Very impressed. Erlings Variety has a very cozy atmosphere, and welcoming and knowledgeable staff. The food was elegantly presented and the flavour combination were perfect on the palate. The pace of the meal was spot on. Definitely recommend the crack pie as desert for your next visit to Erlings Variety.

Great service and atmosphere! Beautifully presented and prepared food. Very friendly and helpful staff, including to people with babies and small children. They have two high chairs and the server brought out small plates with purées for babies for lunch.