Top Twenty Restaurants in Ottawa Area: I am a native Montrealer and have travelled the world feeding my paunch. I have lived in Ottawa for 25 years and have eaten at pretty much every restaurant in town. Here is my Top Twenty list of world-class eateries which includes several on the Québec side of the river. I very much doubt that visiting gourmands would be dissapointed with any of these restaurants.: Chinese / Thai: Mandarin Ogilvie, off the beaten track but exceptional! French: Le Pied de Cochon (Gatineau-Hull), my favourite! Other French: Café Henry Burger (Gatineau-Hull), Signatures - Cordon Bleu (a bit stuffy, very formal), Le Laurier-sur-Montcalm (Gatineau-Hull), Le Baccarat (Casino du Lac Leamy), le Tartuffe (Gatinau-Hull), Les Fougères, and l'Orée du Bois (Chelsea, Québec) Contemporary / Fusion: Beckta's (new and very good! Try the seafood chowder.), Domus Italian: La Strada (try the rack of lamb, mmm-mmm!) Mamma Teresa's (OK food, an old standard) Sushi / Japanese: Kinki (trendy and fun!) Portuguese: Casa Churrasco (el re del frango!) Greek: Pilos Spanish: El Meson (lamb osso bucco!) Morroccan / North African: La Gazelle (Gatineau-Hull), Dar Tagine Pizza!: La Favorita (on McArthur Road) Bon appétit, les amis!
