Gitanes

Came here for a special occasion and we were super happy with the experience! The food was amazing - we ordered the crab spaghetti. The staff are also very attentive and friendly! I would love to come back again.

I'll share some of the same comments I've read before. The food is ok but the price point and portions leave something to be desired.

The French onion soup and beef tartare were good. The soup was strong and concentrated. The beef marrow was kind of a gimmick to me, wouldn't really miss it. The tartare was nice and liked the texture.

The fries were limp and soft. Steak was ok but a small 8 oz.

The sauce on the dusk was a bit too sweet. The veggie sides were flavourless and too small to really get anything out of it. Would've appreciated potatoes instead.

This was a special outing for us and we were not disappointed. The price point reflects the quality and the cuisine. From the crab spaghetti, to the seabass, to the steak frites, and the duck, truly everything was outstanding. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly.
We were all very pleased with our dinner and we will certainly be back.

As a “beginner”, tasting menu is such a great choice to get to know Gitanes, and I’m glad I did that because every dish is amazing. My partner and I had a wonderful time to celebrate holiday season and Xmas here. We joyed the food, had warm conversations with Gitanes people, and we definitely will revisit and try Steak & Fries, and Onion Soup, because we see so many others ordering.

P.S. they are so thoughtful to call me 3 hours prior to the dinner time, asking any thing we are allergic to :)

We had the most amazing dinner out last night for my husband's birthday! We tried this French restaurant called Le Gitane that we've been eager to check out. I heard they put a modern twist on classic French cuisine.

Well, let me tell you, it completely lived up to the hype! As soon as we entered, I was wowed by the ambiance. The intimate dining room has a chic, modern cellar vibe with candlelit tables. Very romantic. One unique aspect - they have an open prep station where you can watch the chefs assemble the incredible seafood platters!

We opted for the 5 course tasting menu paired with wine—when in Rome! We started with decadent appetizers - I had the sublime French onion soup and bone marrow, while my husband tried the escargot. Melt-in-your-mouth good. The wines they expertly paired were lovely French vintages that perfectly complemented each dish.

The tasting courses followed - we relished scallop crudo, beef tartare, cacio e pepe, coppa and more. Each bite was an artful delight! The flavors were out of this world. When the mains arrived, I thought I might burst. We had the duck and a gorgeous composed salad, again paired beautifully with more exquisite French wines.

By the time the foie gras sundae came for dessert, we were utterly stuffed but powered through because it was too perfect not to finish. What an incredible start-to-finish dining experience! Certainly a splurge, yet worth every cent for the modern cellar vibe, incredible updated French cuisine and impeccable service. I cannot wait to return and sample more of their menu! It made for a truly magical evening and the perfect celebration of my wonderful husband.

Updated Review. I have visited the restaurant over the last few years it is easily my favourite in Ottawa. Food quality is pristine, wine selection is unique unlike any other location in the city. Service is great, we were able to move our bar seating to table seating with a simple phone call.
A must see location for foodies. Chefs menu is the best priced in my opinion.
Looking forward to doing the caviar service in the near future!

Tried Gitanes for the first time with friends. Great ambiance however the food was only average. We had the crab spaghetti ($34) beet salad ($23) shaved coppa ($24) and the escargot ($26). Found that the prices did not necessarily align with the quality. Wine selection was quite expensive but I did enjoy my cocktail, the art basil ($18) - we all left a bit hungry as we were not inspired to order more dishes