Pho By Night Best Ottawa Vietnamese Restaurant Byward Market in Ottawa
309 Dalhousie St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5P8, Canada
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Discover the authentic flavors of Vietnam at Pho By Night, Ottawa's premier Vietnamese restaurant. Located in the heart of Byward Market for over 25 years, Pho By Night offers an extensive menu featuring traditional pho, fresh spring rolls, and savory banh mi sandwiches, all crafted with the finest ingredients. Our cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it the perfect spot for a casual lunch or a delightful dinner. We have a dedicated Vegan and Vegetarian menu. We also have Gluten Free options and we cook with no MSG. Whether you're a pho enthusiast or new to Vietnamese cuisine, Pho By Night promises a memorable dining experience. Join us for an unforgettable taste journey that is fresh and healthy in Ottawa!
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Great dish. Just a little bit sweat(sugar) than i thought. I believe this is the style of vietnamese and i respect it. A big bowl of pho is the best choice to enjoy when a cold winter is coming.
Food: I liked the presentation of my dish (vermicelli with pork and spring rolls). It also tasted good with fine balance between veggies, toppings and the noodle. Portion size was sub par compared to other restaurants in the area. Pho, on the other hand, was way too salty. Two people in my group ordered pho and they both poured a whole cup of hot water. Service: They have posters of signs saying $5 off on your meal if you sign up for their email list. If you do sign up, you won't be able to use it unless you order online next time you come in. This didn't bother me much. What bothered me was that a lady comes to our table asking for a review of this restaurant and is quite persistent. She would just stare at us for good 20 seconds to see if we're on our phones writing a positive review. It made everyone on the table feel very uncomfortable and we wouldn't recommend this dining experience to anyone around us.
Customer service was great!! My food came out fairly quickly and was amazing. Atmosphere and vibes were great as well. Overall had a wonderful experience.
🌱Vegan Friendly!🌱 Five stars across the board. There was plenty of seating. A member of the staff welcomed me immediately and gave me a menu, then someone else came over to answer questions / take my order as soon as I was ready. There are several vegan options but note the appetizers are vegetarian, not vegan. It’s a bit unclear on the menu, but the waiter was knowledgeable and helpful in establishing fully vegan options. I ordered the Vegan Phở in Tom Yum Goong Soup because I saw several positive reviews for it. They were all right!! My food arrived very quickly. The serving size is delightfully large, you can’t tell by the picture but the bowl is huge, probably 8 or 9 inches in diameter. If you’re not super hungry, you may be taking home leftovers. It was very hot (temperature-wise) and perfectly spicy. I like spicy; I’d say it was medium spicy or just below. Full of veggies, I especially loved the bok choy. The standout was definitely the tofu… SO GOOD. The texture was amazing! I’ll be thinking about that for a long time. All in all, a wonderful experience! The waiter was attentive and kind, the atmosphere is nice, and the food is absolutely fantastic.
Our first time here. We ordered shrimp salad rolls and spicy pork salad rolls. The pork was definitely spicy- so good! We also had the vermicelli and seafood stir fry. Delicious!!
Fantastic pho soup at lunch at this restaurant in the Ottawa Byward Market. The vegetarian springs rolls are the best we’ve ever had! The owner and all the staff are so friendly. Fast service too! Highly recommend!
Four of us had a mothers and daughters dinner here on a Thursday evening. The food (vegetarian pho, vermicelli bowl, vegan vermicelli bowl, and beef pho) was absolutely fantastic and the service was super friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend for healthy, hearty, yummy food!
We absolutely loved everything about pho by night restaurant! The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, making it perfect for both the taste and the eyes. You should try papaya chicken salad, was so good! If you’re in Ottawa and craving some high-quality Vietnamese cuisine, this spot needs to be on your list! Can’t wait to go back!
Vegetarian options: Lots of options Food
Wonderful food and super friendly!
Awesome pho and spring rolls!!
Enjoyed a delicious meal. The broth was really flavourful and highly recommend the Vietnamese tea.
Best food i ve ever had!
I had Beef Pho! Delicious!
The food was great, and the service was amazing.
Good food, I ordered a Vermicelli dish with 2 proteins and I got full. Vegetarian options: They have a Full vegan menu Kid-friendliness: Sí
Very friendly owner and staff, food is so good and tasty
Love the phoe. The broth is very tasty and the service is topnotch
Great food, lovely atmosphere and friendly service.
Really good food, we ordered shrimp summer rolls and spicy seafood pho. Both items very delicious. Peanut sauce with summer rolls was very yummy. Great service and goid atmosphere
Perfect noise level and delicious food!
the lemongrass bahn mi is AMAZING!!!
so delicious
big up for a very friendly staff
Everybody was so nice, i really recomend this place
Excellent food
Yummy
Vegetarian options: . Food
Excellent service and absolutely amazing authentic Vietnamese food
Very very good food!
Cindy was very helpful
delicious food and cute decor!
delicious food!!
The food was really nice (credit to Cindy). We got vermicelli, Bahn mi and vegan soup. Service was also nice
Yummm
What a wonderful place!! Vegetarian options: Great food Wonderful staff Sidney is great!!
Wonderful service, amazing food, I will definitely be coming again!! Dietary restrictions: Most things on the menu are gluten free which is great!! Food : 5/5 |
Amazon food
Delicious meal and a great atmosphere! Even the owners came out to greet us and thank us for coming.
Fantastic Pho soup & springrolls!
The food was wonderful and the servers were very attentive.
Good food, good coffee
It was delicioussssss!!!
Amazing atmosphere, food is tasty, great customer service and everyone is very nice! I ll definitely be coming back!!
Excellent - so fresh. I especially recommend the grilled pork - out of this world delicious.
Greeted personally by owners (mother, father and son) who are so proud and are genuinely looking for feedback. You feel welcomed and appreciated which is rare these days. The food was EXCELLENT. The seafood pho broth with coconut milk was to die for. Honestly one of the best meals I have had in a long time. It was our first visit and surely not our last.
Great food, quick and friendly service. I recommend trying the Iced Coffee, as it is delicious. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options for spring/summer[salad] rolls; vermicelli; banh mi. Vegan options for pho; pad thai. Dietary restrictions: A lot of items contain peanuts; but, they heavily stress that you let them know, so they can makes adjustments for you.
Amazing Food!!! Excellent Service!
Loved my meal! Delicious Dietary restrictions: Had a tree nuts free meal Food : 5/5 |
It was a cold day. We walked by and were drawn in to the beautiful, clean restaurant. Everything was so delicious. Our group was a mix of people with dietary restrictions. Everyone was able to find a nice dish. We highly recommend this place. Thank you!
Decided to walk in on a chilly November evening and this place hit the spot! The spicy beef pho was 10/10! Food : 5/5
Such yummy food. Amazing prices and such a warm and welcoming place.
Food was quick and great value!!
Best place in all Ottawa. Must try!!
Amazing vermicelli and coffee!
Food was delicious . Staff was great!
This is a great place to relax & enjoy a delicious bowl of soup with good friends. Excellent service, not at all pushy or trying to upsell anything. Best pho in town, or anywhere hands down, two thumbs up. Thanks a million. Vegetarian options: See menu Dietary restrictions: Very responsive to needs
Very good food and friendly service
A nice atmosphere. Busy but not slow. Yummy food! Vegetarian options: A huge vegan menu-- impressive options! Kid-friendliness: Maybe to add some.options for kids colouring or something simple like that!
Absolutely amazing pho! The broth is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced just the right combination of savory and aromatic. The noodles were cooked to perfection, and the fresh herbs and toppings elevated every bite. Service was quick and friendly (merci Yuta) and the atmosphere was cozy yet vibrant. This place nails authentic flavor with incredible attention to detail. Definitely my new go-to for pho highly recommend!
Family and friendly pho restaurant. The welcome is very pleasant! For my part I took the vegetarian pho which was excellent: broth and vegetables very good and tasty! I also tried the shrimp spring rolls which were delicious, especially the peanut sauce! Finally, the portions are generous, so come hungry! Vegetarian options: The majority of dishes are available in vegetarian versions.
Amazing place great food and really fair prices
Great food 1st time here will be back absolutely.
Delicious and soothing soup!
Loved the pork spring rolls! Vegetarian options: Nice variety Food : 4/5 |
Wonderful experience
food is amazing & a really cool vibe
they were really understanding when we took time to order and had really good food Food
Beautiful little restaurant, love the interior decorations, great service, good food, and price is good.
Pho by night was a lovely spot for dinner.
Peaceful atmosphere. Excellent variety of options for vegans and pescatarians. Loooved the seafood pho. Can t wait to come back. Perfect place for a cozy fall date
delicious food.good service
Excellent customer service! The place is clean Service was quick. Pecfect place for a quick lunch!
Very good food
Food was good, portions were big, price was reasonable and staff was very friendly and resolved any issue that arose.
Had the phò, very rich broth and very flavourful, nice and quaint service, cute vibe, could not recommend it enough!
We had the papaya salad with chicken and shrimp crackers, spicy pho and the viet coffee cocktail. Alll great! First time here but not our last ! Thanks! Can t wait to wear my nice shirt out on the town!
Absolutely delicious! The broth is a showcase!
yum yum
WoW - WoW - WoW this is my expérience love it
Beef Vermicelli
We re plant based. Our first visit. So, I tried the vegan appetizer soup which was quite filling because of the generous amount of al dente cooked fresh and colourful vegetables. The broth itself was delicately flavourful with a mild citric taste which I found particularly pleasing. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his meal sized soup. We also ordered the traditional tea which we quite liked as well. Thank you. We will be sure to return. Dietary restrictions: Good vegan options. We highly recommend them.
We came here because of the great reviews but the Pho didnt come at the right temperature, the flavour was ok as well. Three of us ordered Pho, 3 well done beef and one shrimp. Weve had way better, the pho did not meet our expectations. The pad Thai, as well as the plate with grilled pork+chicken+beef were good but also came cold. None of the food items came hot. I would not be back.
Definitely the go to Phó place on the Byward market. Always excellent Vegetarian options: Lots! Food : 5/5 |
Very good pho
Great vermicelli bowl! Thank you!
Very good food Vegetarian options: Good Kid-friendliness: Good
Love the food and service! Definitely will come back again! Thank you
Don t mis this classic 25 year old family owned Pho restaurant.
Best pho I had so far (Coming from Toronto), tried bahn mi for the first time and it taste really good!
food is really good.love the setting of the restaurant...friendly staff and owners...overall great dining experience and customer seevice
Best pho in Ottawa
Awesome food! Fresh food! Lovely atmosphere! Definitely a must visit!
Amazing fod, quick service and friendly stuff.
Feels just like being back in Vietnam, food is solid and service is killer
Love their vegetarian crispy rolls!
Amazing place, food was so flavorful, great portions and lovely atmosphere. The staff are so friendly and service was fast.
Excellent!!!
Great food and specially a great value for a restaurant in the Byward Market. The Bahn Mi (baguette sandwich) with lemon grass chicken was excellent.
Top class Pho and amazing rice spring rolls
Fantastic food, I just wish there was more pacing after the appetizers, but otherwise a fantastic spot for great pho by the market.
The sea food soup (number 19) was great! Fast and friendly service. Food
We were regulars here for years when Tony worked there. The pho was amazing especially the broth but seems like after the pandemic the broth is watered down, the dont give as much broth for a full bowl and most of the food has no flavour. We wont be returning unfortunately.
Clean and delicious
The shrimp rolls are delicious! The atmosphere in the store is good
Really delicious food and cozy atmosphere! Definitely recommend!
Awesome place! Great food and atmosphere.
It was great
First time and we will be back again!! Vegetarian options: Vegetarian tofu vermicelli with fresh veggies Food : 5/5 |
Best service, portions, taste! Amazing vibes.
Love this place! Amazing food and service!
Absolutely the BEST Pho soup! We had #14 (rare beef Pho) and #17 (spicy Pho) and both were totally dynamite! Best decision weve made in weeks to come here for dinner! Will be back again, and soon! Vegetarian options: Yes
Amazing pho!!! The staff was amazing and Ms Cindy made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend a visit here while in Ottawa.
very good
Good taste and will come again
Delicious pho!
Delicious vegan pho options. Friendly service Vegetarian options: An entire vegan menu available Food : 5/5 |
the chicken pho i got could have been only the broth and it would still have been the best thing i ate all month omg it was so good, definitely recommend extra broth if youre sick or its a cold night
Stumbled upon this little family owned place and had a great lunch. The Spicy chicken pho was really goo, full of flavor, and the right amount of spice. My colleague and I shared to pork springs that were fresh and the filling was perfection.
Great Pho! Vegetarian options: Lots Food : 4/5 |
Vegetarian options: I had the seafood and there were a lot of vegetables :) Food
Great and Friendly Staff
Very yummy food and very nice atmosphere
Great
Love this place! Food is delicious. Have had not the pho and the vermicelli and both are great. Vegetarian options: There s a vegan pho
Delicious meals, nice decorations, friendly people.
The pho soup was so so.
The vegan pho in tom yum soup is out of this world! Flavourful rich delicious and good value for money. Best vegan noodle tom yum in Ottawa for sure. I will probably have 10 more bowls of that before trying anything else there.:)
The food is very good, ordered the Pork combination with rice
Pretty dirty place, the tables are sticky. Came in during lunch hour, wanted to order pad thai. The waiter said they dont have ingredients. I asked for rice as a replacement, they said they cannot make it with rice either. Not friendly, not welcoming. I just walked out. Not recommended. Parking: Very difficult to find a parking spot in this area. The restaurant is definitely not worth the effort.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pho Food
Pad Thai was delicious. Gluten free as wel Dietary restrictions: They had good gluten free options. We loved it Food : 5/5 |
Food is disgusting. Service is extremely slow and servers have terrible attitude
Love pho number 16. And the spring rolls were superb....
Calm and welcoming atmosphere. We had the vegan pho and vegan pad Thai. Both of excellent standards. The chef/owner Sydney came out to check on us. One suggestion I would have for their vegan menu is to include vegan spring rolls, vegan summer rolls and vegan banh mi. Currently they both include egg and cannot be removed. Our server was friendly and helpful.
