Aiana Restaurant

Did the tasting menu with the wine paring. It was excellent! Both my partner and I were a bit grumpy on our way in and the vibes and service paired with the amazing food calmed us down almost instantly. We had a lovely night!

I have a mild but still annoying food allergy (onions) and they accommodated me with no issue. Just a few subs but barely noticeable compared to my partners plates. For sure recommend for a date night!

Pictured: our two fave courses

One of the few restaurants I keep coming back to.

The Acadian seafood chowder was the absolute highlight of the night—rich, deeply flavorful, and incredibly comforting. All of the mains were excellent, beautifully executed with great balance and texture.

Service was outstanding as always—professional, attentive, and genuinely warm. The chef even personally came to the table, which we truly appreciated.

As a small note, the lobster dish was a bit saltier than my preference. I asked to change the dish, and the team was very accommodating. Overall, still a wonderful experience and highly recommended.

When do this place with a different expectation but it turned out to be all right. The food was good although the portion sizes were small compared to the price. Our server was awesome as he was very entertaining. Overall a good place to come back to. The best part was the selection of cocktails the barman really knew what he was doing.

I came here on my birthday because i wanted to save this restaurant for a special occasion… i wont be saving it anymore thou because it was way too good to not comeback regularly. The food is amazing the service was excellent and the atmosphere exceptional. I intend on definitely trying the tasting menu probably a good idea to do that every season lol. I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent drinks also i let the bartender create was very good definitely go with the dealers choice. All i know is if u havent tried this place dont think twice its one of my top choices in the city with ease. Oh and yes they did surprise me with desert was fantastic!

We had a fantastic experience at Aiana. We enjoyed the tasting menu with wine pairing and every course was amazing. The food and wine just kept coming! Sometimes a tasting menu can be scant but we walked out pleasantly full. Our server was attentive without being overbearing. It was a special evening and they sat us in what I would consider the best table. What’s more, as we were finishing up, they brought us the chef’s signed cookbook and a takeout box with treats to go home with. It really was a memorable night, thanks to everyone who treated us so well.

I recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner experience in Ottawa that truly deserves praise. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was refined and inviting—elegant without being pretentious. The service was exceptional, with Oliwier as our waiter. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm, adding a personal touch that elevated the entire evening.

The food? Absolutely divine. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Everything from start to finish felt carefully
curated, and it was clear the kitchen takes pride in both taste and artistry.

Highly recommend for anyone looking for an upscale dining experience with charm and grace.

Top place to eat. The flavors are perfect. We did not do the tasting menu, but it looks like something that should be done.
Each course was better than the last. The lobster bisque was awesome. The oysters have caviar on the., adding to the flavor and saltiness.
Again excellent meal.
The service was great. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu.
Great place for date night or taking clients.
I will be coming back many times.
The location is great also. Able to walk downtown to see parliament and all of the government buildings all are a quick walk from the restaurant.