Elina Patisserie

My takeaway from this place is that the fruit-themed pastries were the star of the show; however, there were multiple options. My favourite one was the mango and hazelnut. I’ve tried the clementine, the pear, and the black forest. However, those did not stand out to me. I prefer the ones from “Mon Secret Gourmand” in Montreal. Nonetheless, not a bad interpretation of these sweet treats. The cheesecake was amazing though!

Definitely recommend it if you have not had them before. (Mango Passion Fruit was my personal favourite)

Very delicious desserts — the huge selection makes your eyes wander.
The coffee is great.
The staff are very friendly and attentive.
The atmosphere is very pleasant. When you walk into the café, the air is filled with the aroma of chocolate and baked goods, just like in childhood.
I wholeheartedly recommend it. 🤗

I really enjoyed this place. Their seating is very limited, so I was lucky enough to get a seat and enjoy this amazing dessert. I had the mango–passion fruit dessert and the flavours were delicious— not overly sweet and very natural. I find it hard to come across desserts with true, authentic fruit flavours, so I was very happy to find this spot.

The fruit dessert was around $12–13. They also have a great selection of pastries and desserts. Something I wish they had was free water. I didn’t think of asking, but since they only had bottled Evian for purchase, it can add a bit to the bill. Not sure if they offer free water, but that’s just me hahaha.

Overall, it’s not a place I’d visit daily since it’s far for me, but it’s definitely somewhere I’ll bring someone who’s visiting Ottawa. It’s a nice, unique spot for something sweet.

My happy place in Ottawa.
Every time I visit Elina Pâtisserie, I have to get their Basque cheesecake , it’s rich, creamy, and perfectly baked.
They’ve just added a new tea menu featuring Mariage Frères from France, and I’m obsessed! I tried the Sakura Green today. so gentle, smooth, and refreshing. 🌸
Every dessert here is crafted like a piece of art ,you can truly taste the heart and care behind each bite.
Highly recommend for anyone who loves cozy cafés and beautiful pastries!
Thank you so much for you and your team’s hardworking!

The “Highest Rated” tag on Google Maps is absolutely accurate!
It’s one of those rare Red Note recommendations that truly lives up to the hype — zero disappointments!
My friends in Ottawa also said this place is amazing!!
Check the little labels for prices — they also list the ingredients and components, so just pick what you like best.
After looking around, the hazelnut one is truly exceptional — it’s basically a walking Nutella! Who wouldn’t love that? The combination of coffee mousse and sweetness brings the flavor to another level.
And the Basque cheesecake… wow. You can find Basque cheesecakes everywhere, but none of them achieve the same rich and velvety texture as this one. So many people have said this is the best Basque cheesecake they’ve ever had.
A few customers even came in asking how long it keeps if they take it to go —
Elina patiently explained that it tastes best today or tomorrow, since the mousse texture won’t be the same after that.
Also, Elina herself is absolutely stunning and elegant! You can immediately tell she’s Elina — the Le Cordon Bleu chef and the owner!
She was so happy and appreciative when I sent her the photos I took with my iPhone.
(There are also great spots nearby — the Royal Canadian Mint, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the National Gallery — perfect for exploring before walking back here for dessert!)