Gitanes - Ottawa

The place was absolutely amazing. The food was great, but the people and ambience was even better. Amanda was the coolest and James gave us great recommendations. Will be back! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

The french onion soup is a must try! I loved the Oscar Ribeye. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: CA$40–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Fries, Steak Frites, French Onion Soup with Bone Marrow

Some things were good. Some things were bad. About the same amount of both. So 3* across the board. Probably won't be back. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: CA$100+ Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3

I visited Gitanes a while ago and found the restaurant to be wonderful for solo dining or in a group. The service was commendable, though I would advise making a reservation a few days beforehand. As for the food. I opted for the French Onion Soup and Steak Frites: French Onion Soup: Stood out the most and the soup alone makes the trip worth it. Its richness unfolded in multiple layers of texture and flavour. The onions imparted a pleasant spiciness, complemented by the cheese topping, while additional elements such as tomatoes and vegetables provided varying crunches. The bread soaked up the flavorful broth, and the addition of bone marrow elevated the richness to another level. Steak Frites: Was perfectly cooked to a medium rare. The accompanying sauce added an extra dimension, with its slight acidity cutting through any potential greasiness from the steak. However, it's worth noting that certain parts of the cut were a bit chewy, so it might not have been the prime selection. The fries were skinny, crunchy, and generally good. The overall experience was highly satisfying. I strongly recommend a visit, particularly to savour their French Onion Soup, and I would rate my experience a 9.5/10.

First time dining at gitanes and no regrets, I believe our servers name was Anna , very pleasant and professional! Chef was gracious and very informative regarding our diner! Will definitely go back : Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5