Ember

Ember hit the mark in terms of an upscale location in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Welcoming and elegant. Food wasn’t cheap, but it was great value for what you pay. Almost all items on the menu can be made gluten free. Great selection of Negronis and other Gin cocktails, and big non-alcohol selection. Our server Stacy was knowledgeable and attentive and efficient. I would definitely recommend for a special occasion or a nice date night.

They make their own gluten free pizza, bread, and pasta! This is how you know they take great pride ensuring everyone can enjoy each bite the way it's meant to be enjoyed. Reg was our server on the bar side (very comfortable high top btw) and was incredibly sweet and attentive. His recommendations were spot on and he checked in on us just the right amount. Each dish was unique and full of flavour with very fresh ingredients. We tried a few dishes and regretted it because we ate so much. The roasted eggplant dip with the fresh made gluten free bread was an instant winner along with the fired olives. The chicken was like butter and the sauce definitely needs a piece of bread to get every last drop. I can't see anyone not having a great experience here. We will be adding this to our rotation.