GITANES Ottawa

Gitanes is on Elgin Street. It is a contemporary French restaurant where the room runs smart and elegant.

The location is a fifteen-minute walk from ByWard Market, which matters more than the menu itself. While the city’s major tourist hubs are often caught in a loop of repetitive bistro standards, this address pulls away from the parliament district to focus on a sharper, modern approach. It avoids the crushing crowds found nearer to the National Gallery of Canada, making it a better choice for a focused meal than the spots clustered closer to the major landmarks.