Dhruvees Restaurant in Vanier

Great food and reasonable prices. Had a great time with my friends.

Great place, enjoyed the Lamb rendeng, and the much buffet.

Best food in town! Every dish taste like a home cook meal, I m obssessed!!!

The service was great. The buffet is a great way to try so many different things. The fish curry was delicious.

Exceptional. Top-notch, homely, subtle flavours! Love the vegetarian palya options, just tastes like home :) Vegetarian options: Beetroot, eggplant are a MUST!

The best Indian buffet at this price point or any price point. The food is fresh and feels homemade. This place will be a must-try anytime I visit Ottawa. Vegetarian options: A variety of veg curries with freshly sourced ingredients.

Excellent Food. Really friendly staff. I will definitely be back!

Food was amazing!! The service was charming. We cant wait to come back for more.

Awesome food! Everything we had tasted great and was good quality ingredients. And the staff was so friendly!

Incredible food and service! We got complimentary soup as a little appetizer and candy at the end of the meal. The staff was so friendly, they answered all our questions and were very helpful with dietary restrictions. Vegetarian options: Excellent vegetarian options. Dietary restrictions: They also have dairy-free options.

Very good buffet

Contender for best restaurant in the city, best brunch in the area! Mostly never messed up an order, a bit steep prices. Seafood. Veggie friends never complain. 4/5 because they dont offer dinner buffet. Till then theyll stay my groups #1 uber eats

Vegetarian options: Mixed Vegetable Curry, Dhal Curry. Food

Vegetarian options: I ordered the vegetarian Biryani. It was absolutely delicious! No skimping on the variety of vegetables, rice cooked perfectly, seasoned just right, with a bit of a kick, but not too much. A very generous portion for two people. I will definitely be back! Food

One of the best Sri Lankan restaurants visited so far. We visited the restaurant 30mins prior to their closing time as a group of 7 people. The buffet was almost over and they refill almost everything for us. The restaurant have many awesome authentic Sri Lankan food such as egg curry, fish curry, parata. Even their onion pakora, chicken briyani, naan, mini dosa, chicken tikka and carrot halwa are highly recommended. Everything taste freshly made from scratch. I recommend this place for anyone who would like to taste authentic Sri Lankan food with low spice tolerance

Best biriyani I ve ever had!!!

Always great Indian.

Great cooks and service staff. Very well done decor. South and East Asia dishes are delicious I recommend the weekend brunch. Vegetarian options: Sri Lankan vegetarian is the best Kid-friendliness: Tolerant friendly staff and the kids can step out onto the patio area to play if theyre antsy.

amazing place

The service and food are good, especially the coffee and tea.

Exquisite food, excellent service, kindness and professionalism. The place is decorated with great taste and the plants that decorate the exterior already invite you to enter. We had dinner outside and it was a very pleasant temperature. The person who posted the negative comment... I dont understand his negativity or the bad omen if it isnt for lowering the businesss rating. In our opinion: Highly recommended.

Truly excellent and the service is wonderful.

Perfect! Both the food and the very attentive service!

Great local restaurant with an excellent and varied menu with an emphasis on Malaysian cuisine. Super friendly amd helpful staff add to the atmosphere. A wee gem on the doorstep of New Edinburgh, check it out for yourselves

Absolutely exceptional. Delicious, simple, humble and extraordinary. A rare treat

I attended a wedding reception here and the food, service, and vibe of the place was great. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and the food was amazing. We will definitely be coming back here again soon.

1) Rendang had too much curry to be considered rendang. Still tasty tho. 2) The Biryani was... Sad. It barely had any spices in it. It was closer to Boiled Rice than Biryani. The chicken that died for this dish is probably very disappointed right now.

Very good South Asian/Malay style food in a nice, welcoming atmosphere.

Wheelchair accessibility: Its wheelchair accessible. There was someone dining here in a wheelchair if thats proof enough. Food

The wait staff is lovely, the food is delicious! Highly recommend checking this out there are many tasty vegetarian options as well Food

I have gone to this restaurant multiple times and each time I had a lovely experience. I love the food, very delicious, the service is wonderful. I have already tried chicken biryani, shrimp biryani, its so delicious. I will definitely return to this restaurant. Thank you for your amazing service!

Very good food! And good service! I recommend

Very delicious and well presented food! Great service too. The menu was super diverse. A must visit if youre a foodie in Ottawa

Dhruvees on Beechwood is one of the best places for Indian food that you will find in Ottawa. 2 words: goat curry.

the food was delicious!! our server was very friendly and took the time to explain everything we ate to us. she took the time to box our leftovers and place them in a bag for us.

Excellent quality food made fresh from scratch. Taste The difference and quality! Worth the price and service was exemplary! Check out the Dhruvees Cafe -food you won t find elsewhere! We had the buffet, dosas, hoppers and parothas! Biriyani , Daal and beef curry were my favourites! Dessert was perfect size and so yummy! Mango lassi was my beverage and it was fantastic! Brought by family member during our visit to Ottawa from Vancouver! We will definitely come again and recommend!

Nothing bad to say at all about this place. I have been there 3 or 4 times now and each time was fantastic. I cant recommend it enough. Vegetarian options: There are a number of vegetarian dishes. Parking: No dedicated parking, but there is some street parking in the neighbourhood behind the nearby metro. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a raised patio with a ramp out front. Ramp seems steep to me, but I dont know what is normal.

Amazing flavours, great service, and passionate owner make this place a must try. The recently opened Café by Dhruvees is excellent as well. Very fair pricing.

The food and service was very good and love the different taste for brunch.

Good food and very good service!!! Thank you for the beautiful evening and the beautiful atmosphere!!

Visited for the first time after the lunch rush on the weekend after seeing many enticing photos on their social media. Resorted to the newly opened cafe despite the owner kindly offering to sit me on the restaurant side as I didn t want to disturb their clean up. Many of the intriguing cafe menu offerings were sold out so I settled on the slow brewed chai, which I expected to be a little sweeter but otherwise was thoughtfully simmered. Given the location is essentially in a strip mall the vibes were constrained by the environment but both the restaurant and cafe were spotlessly clean. The most outstanding part was the service which I didn t even know one could still get in this day and age. I decided to sit outside despite it being slightly cold and the patio looking closed. The staff unexpectedly raced out ahead of me to wipe every table and chair of the rain that passed through earlier so I would have a choice of seating. Later I was again delighted to be offered a complimentary tasting of few of their dishes because they felt bad that everything I expressed an interest in was sold out. Having just dined at the long-established Thali serving similar regional cuisine earlier in the week with their exorbitant price to service ratio, I look forward to giving this new contender in the Ottawa Indian/Sri Lankan food scene more well-deserved business.

Food and service was really good.

Customer service is good. Delicious food.

Very delicious and well presented food! Great service too. The menu was super diverse. A must visit if youre a foodie in Ottawa :)

Dhruvees was amazing! We had heard good things from friends but got to experience it for ourselves for dinner tonight. The menu had Indian, Sri Lankan, and Indonesian dishes across the menu, and little flags on the menu to let you know which country each dish was from. The food was presented beautifully, was so flavorful, delicious, and not oily. The service was great and had a peaceful overall ambience. Would definitely come back! Vegetarian options: Lots of delicious vegetarian options were available. Would definitely suggest the vegetable pulao, the paneer butter masala, the eggplant moju, and spinach and lentil dishes. The Malabar paratha is delicious and goes really well with the paneer masala.

10/10 food, will be going again!!

This restaurant is the best. I went there and got a chicken biryani and butter chicken today. They were so damn good! And the sri lankan roast paan was the same taste and look what we buy in sri lanka. I can highly recommend this restaurant. Looking forward to go to the cafe by Dhruvees as well. Just one recommendation - please try adding kottu to your menu

The staff is attentive and the food has decent flavour but the very small portions and high price doesn t justify it. It s like you re ordering a sample size. I don t understand the high reviews at all. It s feels overhyped. Take your money somewhere else.

Best prawn Byriani I have ever tasted. The buffet is really tasty as well with quite a lot of selection. Great value and amazing food.

Brings a new standard to all restaurants. Specifically the atmosphere makes this place like a true experience. Cant wait to go back!!

Every dish was a delight (especially the goat curry), from the appetizers to the desserts. The presentation was also impeccable. An unforgettable dining experience with exceptional service! Its our first time, and it did not disappoint! Will definitely return. Thanks Dhruvees!!!

First time there and welcomed with a smile. I believe our waitress/host name is Sue or Su , she was so friendly and helpful with our ordering. She engaged in real conversation, not just the weather stuff LOL . The food was delicious, packed with flavours. The mango ice cream , made right there was a perfect dish to end our dinner with , not too sweet. We will be back and bring more friends and family. Thank you for making our dining experience a positive one. Maureen and Brian

Good authentic food, and helpful staff

Good service,. Delicious food,.. friendly staff

Delicious I enjoyed everything here. Highly recommended

Great dining experience overall. The food and the service have always been excellent and consistent.

Tired Dhrurvees for the first time tonight and it didnt disappoint! The food was tasty and service was friendly. They offer a number of Southern Indian and Sri Lankan dishes that arent as common on a lot of menus around town, with delicious hot sauce on the side to adjust to your palate.

just a wonderful evening with attuned knowledgeable staff serving delicious food..it really was one of the best restaurant experiences I have had in the past few years. It was a saturday evening and not too busy..nor too noisy. Comparisons are invidious but just across the street from the louder costlier Frasers! Alex MacKenzie

The brunch buffet was delicious!

Love this place, amazing and very fresh food, super friendly staff and lots of vegetarian options. The Sri Lankan cuisine is very authentic and everything was filling yet easy on the stomach (not too oily or heavy). Definitely recommend stopping by here!

A must. It offers Indian cuisine, Indonésien and from Sri Lanka, à delight. The service is warm and the food délicieuse. I hope this restaurant will survive, it is worth trying.

Fantastic food, finally we got a great Indian food in Ottawa. Food & Service are fantastic. Nicole is a fantastic host.

Very good Indian dishes, but the kitchen also serves Korean dishes. Free starters courtesy of the chef

Best indian, Korean, & Indonesian food in Ottawa & canada. Tasted quite a number of restaurants but this one is the the best. Love the ambiance & mouth watering delicious food.

Food was delicious. Staff was friendly and welcoming.

Super impressed with this place, dont let the modern setting fool you, the food is truly authentic and delicious as is the service. Edit : went back twice in one week just because the food is so good; even got to meet chef Min Lee and try her bulgogi meat pie. Shes a wonderful chef and an amazing person.

I would give more stars if I could. Best Korean oven roasted chicken and rendang in town. Chef Min is awesome and staff are super friendly. A definition of what a dining experience should be. Will definitely return!

One of the finest restaurants to experience all Indian, Srilankan and Indonesian cuisines. The service was top notch and each and every item that we ordered was excellent and not even a single item was bad. Food

Been here two times now and the food and service has been great both times. Goat Curry is by far the best dish I have had so far.

This is what you want when you think of a mixing of cultures and the future of Canadian cuisine. I love the fact you can get so many different blends of spices and culture in one place and its authentic feeling. Food was amazing and the service was attentive in making sure we knew what we were ordering and how to navigate our meal. We did it family style and it was plenty of food and how I would go back again. Only thing I would want changed is more pickled side with the chicken. Specially for the amount of chicken we had ordered. I highly recommend and will update my review as I experience it more.

The best SriLankan food ever. Magnificent place

I ordered takeout from here this evening on a whim and it was so good I felt compelled to write a review. Highly recommend!!!

Visited this restaurant yesterday and was amazed at the experience! From the ambience to the service and the food, everything was top notch! The staff is attentive and helpful, the decor and seating is warm and inviting and the food was delish. We tried the Chef s Special Goat Curry and the Chicken Biryani and both tasted great. Can t wait to visit again!

Beautiful restaurant, delicious food and great service. Definitely our favourite Indian restaurant in Ottawa.

For Management: I liked the new veg pulao recipe, loved it actually... But, my wife wants the old recipe back (you can find her review too).. So if you dont want a poor husband to sleep on the couch for writing this positive review, please serve us the veg pulao with old recipe... Please Vegetarian options: Pulao is excellent (new recipe).. But seems a very important person in our home likes the old recipe better

Fabulous food and great service.

Absolutely phenomenal place to enjoy any occasion you may be celebrating. From the impeccable service to the mesmerizing ambience, all requirements continue to be met. Moreover, it really delivers in terms of taste with authentic ingredients used in signature South Asian dishes. Highly recommended to all. It really is a must try place.

First time trying this place out. A friend had been and recommended it and we were all glad he did. Our server (Ian) was amazing. There was another young guy (dark hair and glasses) who was also very helpful I just didnt catch his name. The service was top notch. We were fasting and came around sunset and they went above and beyond. They started us off with some complimentary dates to break our fast and we ordered a few dishes to share. We got the Beef Rendang (part of their Iftar menu) as well as a lamb Rendang and the Jaffna Chicken curry. Everything was absolutely amazing. I had zero complaints or criticisms even if I wanted too. Im already planning to come again. The poratas came out hot and fresh and were absolutely delicious. The reviews are real. They deserve 6 stars.

**Ordered here again from the Iftar menu. Was overall really happy with the food. The beef rendang was tender and had real a depth of flavour. Was great with paratha - should be made a permanent item on menu. Gado Gado and soup were also tasty. My request to management is to consider serving Nasi Lemak with fried chicken and anchovy sambal! *Ordered via delivery. Everything was packed nicely. Food was overall very good. Menu has some unique dishes--a nice change from most South Asian restaurants here. Enjoyed the fish balado the most: the sauce tasted fresh and flavourful. The lamb rendang had an excellent sauce, but would have preferred the chunks of lamb to be cut smaller and be more tender (should also be an option to add heat, as Im used to a spicier rendang.) The chilli crab and lamb dalcha were also tasty, but a little too salty. Though a little pricey, the taste and fresh ingredients explain why. Would like to go in person someday.

Went to Dhruvees for Sunday lunch, its a great location in Beechwood with parking in the back. Service was excellent and so was the food. We got the chicken cutlets to start, delicious crispy and the aioli was excellent too. For mains we got the chicken jaffna and upgraded to the Malabar paratha, which was super flaky and yum. We also got the fish balado which was recommended by our server and was delicious as well. We would definitely go back for a meal.

HIGH RISK !!! DO NOT GO or divulge any private info. Microsoft ALERT blocks the menu in complete RED as Danger. It reports it is a phishing site where personal & credit card info can be compromised. Their excuse is my ltd device - baseless considering there is no security alert for any other restaurant . They were very rude to me when I was seated & then not served. The chef also lied. D Wingell /owner ? sent me a nasty personal unprofessional response & outright lied that they never had Brunch there because of my TA review.This alone proves his site may not be trustworthy . I have the proof & others had also tried it . He actually sent me a bad omen . Who does that here ?

Whether youre going in for Indian cuisine or their fall-off-the-bone Korean chicken, Dhruvees wont disappoint. My husband, an ardent devotee of Tajs sumptuous butter chicken, couldnt get enough of Dhruvees mouthwatering take (high praise for anyone familiar with the authenticity of Tajs delicious cuisine) while I reached nirvana with their unbelievably crispy lemon chicken wings (bone-in). Dont sleep on the fires. Crispy and perfectly spiced, dip it into whatever sauce-y goodness presents itself on your table (yes, we are heathens and dipped fries into my husbands butter chicken no regrets).

Exceptionally slow service, had to keep asking for water, a server, cutlery, etc. Food is tiny portions, smallest Indian portions in the city. But the food does taste great.

Nice but masala dosa is available only on Sundays..

Various original South Asian-inspired dishes. Very pleasant atmosphere and excellent service. Food a little too spicy.

A treat worth visiting again and again. I cant remember the last time I dined in such a lovely restaurant in Ottawa that hit all the marks. From the entry, you are treated to a delightful atmosphere that hits the senses, from the diverse art on the walls, to the rose scented bowl of water at the entry, to the layout that is inviting, the multiple staff who appear magically to take your order, clear plates, fill water. The food is magnificent - a variety of dishes, clearly carefully chosen, from India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Korea - taste, presentation. Kudos to the owners, and their fantastic staff! Oh I forgot the drinks! Not ordinary drinks, twists on traditional drinks with infusions. What a gem.

Great food at a great price! The service is also fantastic with the most lovely staff.

I ate at Dhruvees for the first time last weekend. It was a perfect experience and I can t wait to return. Everything I ate was fresh and exceptionally tasty (samosa, tandoori chicken wings, chicken curry). The service was impeccable and the ambiance was clean, bright and stylish. Food

Wow I honestly never rate places but this is now one of my fave Ottawa spots. Such amazing food and service, will be recommending to everyone!!!

Went there today for the first time. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was amazing. Will be back for sure. Vegetarian options: Had the specials and was delicious and fresh.

Probably one of the best restaurants in Ottawa that is still unknown and hidden. Go visit it. You will not be disappointed.

Nice space, lovely food!

We used their catering service and they were excellent. We went in for a tasting first. They charged a very small tasting fee but their portions were sizeable. We gave them some feedback and requested them to make some small modifications and the chefs implemented the request perfectly! The onion pakoras, cauliflower manchurian and mint chutney were delicious! Highly recommend!

We went there for lunch, they have interesting menu and flavours. But it has disappointing portion. In Indian fine dining there is Sona, and other places which have generous portions.

We were visiting from the US and had an opportunity to visit this restaurant. Great food and exemplary service. They even made a custom dish per our request. Will definitely visit again!

The food was delicious, very well presented and the service was excellent. The restaurant is small but well decorated with paintings by local artists. The cleanliness was remarkable. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to family and friends.

Excellent food and super friendly staff

Dhruvees Indian Restaurant is an absolute gem for vegetarians like me! it was an unforgettable culinary journey. I wholeheartedly recommend Dhruvees Indian Restaurant to all vegetarians and those looking to explore the flavors of Indian vegetarian cuisine. The ambiance, the food, and the service make it a delightful destination for any food enthusiast. The menu was a delightful fusion of traditional Indian dishes and innovative creations. Each dish was a masterpiece, bursting with authentic flavors and aromatic spices that transported me to the heart of India. I opted for the vegetable biryani, and it was a masterpiece of fragrant basmati rice, tender veggies, and a perfect blend of spices. The palak paneer was creamy and rich, while the dal makhani was a heavenly blend of lentils simmered to perfection. In conclusion, Dhruvees Indian Restaurant deserves a solid five-star rating. I cant wait to revisit and savor more of their delectable vegetarian offerings!

Vegetarian food is palatable and the wide range of options which are available will make this restaurant as a standout for vegetarians. I love this place and not to miss out when you are visiting NCR. Donald is very meticulous in catering too. Recently we got our food for a biking team of 12 which was very tasty and perfectly packed keeping the aroma in place .

We tried their Lamb Rendang (Malaysian dish) and chicken cutlet (Sri lankan) - both were very good!

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Food surpasses my expectations every time! I will definitely go back specially for their lunch buffet

Very pleasant dining experience. The restaurant is now featuring a small buffet which is an excellent option. Food is good, staff are elegant and discreet in their black attire, atmosphere is relaxed. They offer information ranging from history of the caravans guided by the Northern Star (Dhruvee) to how to, with obvious pride. My small peeve was the scent of laundry soap on the cloth napkins and desserts offered in tin cups without a plate to place them on. But I definitely anticipate many happy returns to this gem and so does my friend who dined with me.

Came here on a trip from Vancouver and was blown away by the food and atmosphere. Amazing flavours! A must.

New favourite Indian spot!!! Amazing food, but also a great set of staff who provide exceptional service!

Excellent food and service. Quick order and food delivery. Amazing environment and nice ambience. A touch of Indian flavour in Special Goat Curry and the Chicken Biryani.

The experience we had tonight at Dhruvees was spectacular. The Sri Lankan cuisine was the best we have had outside Sri Lanka. The presentation was excellent, the food portions were very generous, the taste was like having at home in Colombo. We were recommended to visit Dhruvees and we were glad we went tonight.

Well done

The atmosphere and service was very good and the food we tried out this evening was excellent. Nicole was outstanding in her attention for service, Krishnan was always smiling and the music in the background gave it a special feeling. Our birthday dinner will remain a special occasion this evening.

The food was so fresh, hot and delicious! Service provided at each step impeccable .

Love this place. Food was great, service was even better!

The lamb rendang and paratha were fantastic. Such a cute place with great food!

Great ambiance, food taste was ok, and the portion size provided for each dish was ridiculous, not even sufficient for a single person. Everything is overpriced.

We came during the lunch time and went with main menu. Don t make the same mistake we did. Overpriced food, small portions and we waited for the food for 40 min. Food was good but nothing special. Food : 4/5

A must try in Beechwood.

Rating basis takeout $70 for a Lamb Rendang, Vegetable Stew and Sri Lankan Chicken cutlets. Where do I begin! Cutlets - filling in the cutlet was generous, chicken/potato/onion paste not much else flavour. Hope the Aoli was store made and not Costco bulk Vegetable Stew - seemed fresh, tasteful gravy! Lamb Rendang - seemed anything but Rendang from our experience - no lemon grass, no hit of kaffir lime. Tasted like a generic Ottawa South Asian curry base. The icing on the Rendang - there was more cucumber slices than actual lamb (not fresh). They were nice enough to give us chillies to add to the curry when our request was if they could make the curry a little extra spicy Food is definitely overpriced for takeout, guess the price you pay is mostly for the ambience and service of eating at the restaurant? *Before the restaurant makes another defensive comment - my comment on pricing is based on trying ~65 Asian restaurants in Ottawa. This is overpriced for pure food quantity, although quality my justify some of it.

I am non vegetarian, we went to buffet and it was really nice they have chicken , fish , beef and roti, dosa Vegetarian options: They have good number of items , come check out

Little gem in Beachwood. Food is not only amazing but varied. A culinary trip through south Asia if you will, with a stopover in Korea. Make sure you visit this place.

Really good food. Amazing service and dont forget the all different bread. Its just yummy and delicious. Family friendly.

Just went to try their business lunch buffet. All the curries were so on point. The chicken thighs in the mustard chicken were moist and tender. A great selection of vegetarian curries, all with great flavours that varied. Sometimes you go for a thali plate and each curry tastes the same but not here. The space was nice and airy, the service was very personal, friendly and prompt. The fresh yogurt for dessert was so good too, I mean the Gulab jamun was great but the fresh yogurt was something I hadnt had elsewhere and was a delight. Not to forget the fresh roti, partha, hoppers and dosas. I just ate and already cant wait to go back. Vegetarian options: 4 of 6 curries were vegetarian. Jackfruit, longbean, egg and tomato, and lentil curry. Dietary restrictions: The massala dosa is great if youre gluten free sand vegetarian. The hoppers are also gluten free. Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp up to the door makes it accessible.

I went to Dhruvees for their Business Lunch buffet with a group of friends and it was fantastic. There was a nice selection of different dishes, each one fresh and flavourful. The staff was also friendly and attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant!

The perfect place for weekend brunch!

Excellent meal and outstanding service. Would definitely go back.

Perfect sweet little place for a nice buffet

Fantastic buffet, the tandoori was soft and wonderful . The rassam was marvellous. Everything is homemade, the service incredible! If I could give 100 stars I would.

Excellent food. I had a dinner party for 14 people here and asked that the meal be prepared in advance and served family style. The team at Dhruvees did not disappoint. Very satisfied and I highly recommend the restaurant.

Best sri lankan restaurant in ottawa.

Amazing food! A cozy place.

Delicious; the very best in the area!!

Classy south asian cuisine. Delicious food. A must try for everyone!! One of the best Ottawa has to offer.

Great food and service! The waitress was humble and sweet. Dishes were amazing and full filling. One of the best experiences around in Ottawa.

The food was incredible!! Here is a restaurant that prioritizes quality. They took care of the details and my family. A wonderful blend of spices...felt like I was back in India.

This place is awesome! The food was so good and the folks here are so welcoming!

Delicious lamb, great chicken, classy place, will be back!

Bravo! We ordered chicken biriyani for takeout tonight and it was delicious. We will be back (a lot)!

Delicious!

Great services, Good portion, Excellent time The food is great with taste and portion. We arr a group of 5 and ordered 4 foods (chicken biryani, Shrimp biryani, butter chicken, and samosa), we got so full Also, such a friendly and great services.

The best place in the city for this type of food. A very sophisticated ambiance. The owner and manager (Nicole) are super friendly and passionate about the food they serve. The best Somosas Ive had, the chicken, the chutneys and sauces flavours, the food presentation is something really to experience. Bravo to the Chef. My son found this place and we will be sure to come back during patio season. I might even try the lamb! Enjoy....quite sure you will also like it

Delicious! I highly recommend the lamb biryani. Service is really friendly :) Will definitely return.

Great food, service and setting - a surprisingly lovely hole-in-the-wall for a classy date or reunion with friends

Great experience at Dhruvees yesterday. Outstanding service and food. Biryani, paneer butter masala & Gajar halwa were delicious. Will go again soon - Meena Vaidyanathan

Went with friends and really enjoyed the customized Vegeteran dishes served by Donald and his staff. Biriyani and Pooris were very tasty and chefs carrot Halwa was delicious! Vaidyanathan.

Finally tried Dhruvees for dinner and the food was delicious! Shared a bunch of plates and the flavours were so good! Customer service also went so above and beyond. Explained things really well and gave us a thoughtful birthday gift for my girlfriend. They even ran after us to the metro parking lot to make sure we got the birthday card we forgot at the restaurant would definitely recommend and well be back to try their lunch specials soon :)

Went there with my roommate and we ordered some chicken, lamb, and mango lassi. The food was very well seasoned and the presentation was very nice. However, I am leaving a 3-star only because I personally had a bad service and would never return again. I didnt appreciate the attitude of the waitress as she was being very passive-aggressive with me. When we were ordering food, we were both asking questions about the food as it was our first time trying Indonesian cuisine. She would answer my roommates question patiently but not willing to answer my question for some reason(also felt stupid for asking questions). Half-way through our meal, she came by our table to ask HIM how was the food and completely ignored me. She offered my roommate some green hot sauce and never looked at me once when she brought the hot sauce to our table again. Dont want to blame the race thing, but I have been in enough situation to spot discrimination.

We have been here twice now and will definitely be coming back. The food and service are excellent. The lassi and crab are to die for!

A great dining experience from beginning to end. Fantastic food, service and atmosphere.

What a great spot. So happy this place opened. It has been through a number of owners and changes over the last five years. I really hope this place lasts. Food was spectacular. The goat was amazing and the tandoori chicken was fantastic. Service and atmosphere were great too. Only odd thing is there is a tv on the wall that place food channel. Doesnt really match the Sri lankan food vibe. Will be back a lot to this place. Thank you

Great food and friendly service. The poori, chicken tikka and mutton rolls are a must try.

The level of care put into this meal is rare to find anywhere in the world. I felt fully immersed into a lovely experience with diligence in execution and excellence of service.

Disclaimer: Honest review!! I think everyone should read this before going there. My personal opinion is that Dhurvees is a little over hyped. We were super excited to visit the place after reading all the reviews here. So Today we decided to go there and we tried their chicken biryani and chicken tangri kabab. We drove from the west end just to try this place. I love trying different types of biryani , but the biryani rice here was just average with side gravy and raitha. Also after eating their chicken biryani and chicken tangri kabab, I felt the chicken was cooked multiple times and was not fresh (I am saying this from my experience). Also I felt it was overpriced for that quantity. They have mentioned that the biryani serves 2 people, but it will be sufficient for just 1 person. The tangri kabab was nice , but again , felt it was not fresh and had less spices. Dont get overwhelmed by the other reviews posted here. Go there and Try it out on your own without any expectations.

One of the best places to eat South Asian (Sri-Lankan) and Indian food. The Mysore Masala Dosa was awesome, having lived in Mysore myself for a while.

One of the best for Indian and Sri Lankan food . The best Lamb Biryani and Seek kabab plates in Ottawa.

First time here and I have to say it was one of the most incredible meals Ive had in a while!

This place is simply amazing! One of the best Indian restaurants I ve ever visited. The staff is so friendly. The owner is very humble and takes time to serve you right. The overall ambiance and hospitality was great.

Delicious! We had the lamb rendang, palak paneer and gulab jamen and they were all amazing!

Follow my food blog on Instagram for restaurant reviews: @mimi.munches! I recently was invited to check out a new restaurant that will be opening soon, Dhruvee! They will be starting with a menu that includes dishes such as the ones featured here. The first dish is their chicken biryani (they will also offer a lamb biryani, mmm). The second dish featuered is their chicken tandoori, which is made in an authentic tandoor oven. The chicken was SO tender, and flavoured really well I enjoy when the flavouring is not only on the outside, but also infused into the meat. The amount of char was also good not too much, but enough to add a nice smoky hint. Lastly, I am super excited for their afternoon tea concept they will be the only restaurant that will serve tea from Dilma tea! You will be able to choose a flavour, such as Moroccan Mint Green Tea, Brilliant Breakfast, Pure Chamomile Flowers, Green Tea with Jasmine Flowers, The Original Earl Grey, and Rose with French Vanilla, which is what I tried. What s unique is that you will be able to use a physical sandglass hourglass timer to ensure the tea you choose will be prepared perfectly. In the future, nibbles/snacks will also be available to enjoy with the tea!

Great service and amazing food.

Wow, the food was excellent! Everything was very flavorful and fresh. They even have authentic masala chai, which I have not been able to find anywhere else in Ottawa! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable; her recommendations were spot on. A bit pricey but the cost definitely reflects the quality. I look forward to coming back!

Excellent in taste, presentation.

Unfortunately you do not get what you pay for. Honestly, service was good but this serves like fine dining, meaning very small portions but does not taste like fine dining. I counted 5 pieces of lamb in my Rendang. It was not filling and I paid $28.

Really good Indian food, Nice place top servers

This is probably the best South East Asian/Indian restaurant in Canada. They use very high quality ingredients, the chef is very flexible in catering to different kinds of tastes - mild to super spicy yet so flavourful. Just order what s on your mind and they will make sure that you are satisfied. The serving staff members are so courteous - they checked on us many times to make sure we are enjoying our meal. It is an experience to dine here, so make sure you don t miss it.

A wonderful ambience, one of its kind. I prefer the Indoor dining, which gives a cozy feeling. Keeps itself busy through the day. Like the staff who really listen to your requests.

My favorite byriani in the city. Generous (read: huge) chunks of goat, raita with red onion, and a veggie paste that was super fresh. Staff were great!

The staff were friendly, and knowledgeable on the menu and was able to explain the dishes. They also explained a bit of Sri Lankan customs. The food was flavourful, delicious and filling. The cocktails and dessert were wonderful additions. My tongue, tummy, mind and spirit were satisfied and happy from dinning here. Highly recommend! Parking: There is parking behind the building.

Gourmet dining at its best

Fantastic food cooked to perfection. The lamb was the most delicate Ive had in Ottawa. The Bahraini was familiar, like an auntie would make, but significantly better. The prices were more than fair and the staff was wonderful.

I hosted a private event in their restaurant which had many influential name in the city. The hospitality provided by the entire team of Dhruvees and the food served was just amazing! Every single guest of mine was just amazed and could not stop munching on the Indian and Sri Lankan delicacies which were served. The best part , the entire team went over and above and printed the menu with the details to nicely put beside the plates for every individual so that they can understand the food and mention of any allergies prior serving. I strongly recommend to our community folks to visit Dhruvees and enjoy their food or consider them for your private events.

We had the pleasure of ordering from Dhruvee for a party. The food was fantastic. Everyone at the party enjoyed it and its a great place to visit for Indian food in Ottawa.

My wife and I loved this place! Great food, service, and prices. Comfortable seating indoors with nice decor with additional seating outdoors on a small patio. Try the Samosas!!

Delicious and contemporary take on Indian dishes! Super friendly and welcoming service!! We will definitely be back!

Absolutely delicious food.I went to dine-in with my family last week, we ordered Tandoori chicken wings, chicken tikka, sea run salmon tikka, Lamb Biryani and their Indonesian prawns dish. Quality is fresh and delicious. They also have a nice and friendly staff. Will definitely come back again.

Tried them at the Capital Fair Fantastic food and awesome customer services Thank you

Awesome

Last Sunday I went with my parents for brunch and we got the masala dosa, hoppers, chicken biryani, and the mango lassi. My favourite dish there was the masala dosa. All the food was delicious! I would definitely recommend everyone to come here.

Exceptional local Sri Lankan restaurant The samosa was crispy and fluffy inside, so much flavour and texture The shrimp were delicious and spiced, good grill to them. The pepper crab is a must if you go - so much rich seasoning throughout the meat Highly recommend - going back to try their lamb biryani

The best Indian restaurant in Ottawa! We tried tandoori chicken wings, kabab Kati rolls and mango lassi . The food is very authentic and tasty with good quantity .The staff( Ian ) was very friendly and suggested us good options and hospitality was top notch. We will definitely visit again to try other dishes.

We came across this nice Indian restaurant in Ottawa. Good ambience. Food is great, specially we loved the Kathi rolls, very tasty. Carrot halwa is also fantastic. We had also ordered roti with Palak Paneer and chicken wings, both are very tasty. Service is fast, and staff is very courteous. We also met the restaurant owner, he came personally to enquire about food and service, very nice person.

Great food. Great service. As a visitor, we really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend.

Good quality and portion size.

Very nice staff and they put a lot of detail into the food they make!

Great place for Indian food! Tried their masala Dosa, biryani and Lamb curry. Really good

Firendly staff and the chef cooked food that was not in the menu of the day too. Service was quick and too friendly staff. Best south Indian dishes and food Biryani too! Bit pricy though.

Our new favorite spot. Everything is spectacular, service is worth 20%++, the meals are impeccable. The food is rich, complex, amazingly paired.

Must-try place for all Indian / Sri Lankan food lovers. The dishes are really delicious and the aroma of spices you get from each bite is really wonderful. The only downside is that the prices are insanely high. You can spend similar amount of money in a different great Indian restaurant and basically get almost twice as much food.

Good food in a comfortable setting. Very friendly service.

Good place for South Indian, Sri Lankan food

Amazingly delicious takeout. Cant wait to try dine in as the space looks lovely.

Perhaps one of the best chicken biriyanis I ve ever had. The meat was tender and spiced all the way through. The box (it was a takeout) of biriyani came with raita, a brinjal gravy and chutni and adding these to the Biriyani rice just made it all the more amazing.

Ordered chicken biryani for takeout and it was Fantastic. Cant wait to eat in as that is always better and was already amazing! Portion was good too!

We tried Dhruvees for the first time and were extremely impressed by this hidden gem. This new restaurant has a very welcoming decor with a very professional staff. Chef Patricks Masala Dosa had flavours as authentic as in India. Kudos to Donald Wingell for bring such a delightful culinary experience to Ottawa!

What a wonderful find! Beautiful decor, friendly staff, amazing food. Perfect temperature and flavourful. Huge selection of teas. We will be back. Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian options Parking: On the street and across the road at Metro

Why havent you gone yet? Seriously, just go, its frickin fantastic and you are absolutely missing out.

The food is masterfully prepared and the service is above and beyond. Everyone who makes this restaurant so amazing deserves ten stars! I have been twice, once outdoors and once indoors (first indoor dining since 03/2020 and it was a beautiful experience). Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian dishes such as vegetable pulau and palak paneer.

Best combination of passion and profession, keep it up

Dhruvees is my favourite go-to place for Indian, Indonesian and Sri Lankan food. I keep on coming back for more due to the quality of food, the friendliness of the staff and the ambience. I especially love the Indian prawn biryani, Indonesian fish balado, Indonesian lamb rendang, Sri Lankan pepper crab and the Sri Lankan lamprais. I always end up having a new favourite every time I go. I m so glad that Ottawa now serves authentic delicious food from India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Definitely a must try!

I visited this restaurant for a dinner takeaway. We were delighted by the authentic Indian main course. The spices and flavours were extremely impressive . We ordered shrimp biryani and chicken wings. The shrimp biryani is to die for. IT WAS FIRE!! The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. They made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experience. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. You should skip several meals before visiting this amazing restaurant. Everything is so tasty, you cannot restraint yourself from having all of the dishes. Excellent, unassuming and wonderful find. Great variety and fine value tasting menu.

A must visit place in Ottawa if you re craving for crispy masala dosa. On Sunday brunch time I visited Dhruvees and tried their masala dosa (comes with two types of chutneys, veg sambhar and of course a potato palya!), masala tea and then went with kesar pista matkha kulfi. All of them were amazingly prepared and served. I loved their hospitality and kindness. This place is perfect for solo date/group or casual date night.

Incredible food that exceeded expectations. The spice blends were delicate, refined, very flavourful and absolutely delicious. Not a single morsel of food was left on any of the dishes we ordered. Great service and lovely ambiance. We are so lucky to have this place in Ottawa.

We each ordered a different dish (3) and the meals were freshly home made and cooked upon order. It was mouthwatering delicious! I would go back in a heartbeat.

Food was delicious and authentic! Very hard to find a nice sit down place that offers Sri Lankan food. The staff was also super friendly and accommodating

Awesone place for one who longs for Indian tasty dishes!!! Great ambiance with excellent service

Awesome food at Dhruvees! Spicy & Authenticated Lamb biryani. I recommend people who like very spicy food to say as Hot 10/10 level & savour the India style biryani! Loved the Mysore pepper Rasam & also desserts ! Tick all the boxes :)

Great discovery! The food was excellent and the service very attentive. Amazing food, will be going back for sure!

Service was 10/10 and the food was delicious (fish was a little dry but I ll let it slide because the flavours were good and everything else was 11/10). My only feedback is the plates are more expensive than similar restaurants.