10 ByWard Market restaurants with fresh takes on comfort food
October 25, 2024 - The Ottawa Citizen
The ByWard Market is evolving, but it hasn’t lost its bite. While some longtime restaurants have closed this year, other old favourites like Restaurant E18hteen, Social, and Clarendon Tavern still pull in regulars. Not to mention a fresh wave of eateries bringing global flavours and new experiences to the table.
Live-fire grilled meats, Caribbean-inspired wings, and pizzas topped with inventive combos like ricotta, zucchini, and lemon zest bring international influences to dishes meant for sharing. There’s a Macedonian “canoe-shaped” pie topped with pork, crisp halloumi paired with figs, and thin-skinned soup dumplings that hold their broth.
Ottawa Citizen restaurant critic Peter Hum has reviewed each spot on the list, offering clear-eyed takes on what works — and what doesn’t. We’ve included links to the full reviews dating back five years so you can take a closer look at each place before you decide where to eat.
If you’re heading to the ByWard Market for a meal, here are some places to consider.
— Sofia Misenheimer, Digital Editor