Carben Food + Drink
408 Reviews
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- Thursday5–10 PM
- Friday5–10 PM
- Saturday5–10 PM
- Sunday5–10 PM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday5–10 PM
About the Business
Carben Food + Drink |
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+16137924000
1100 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y7
Hours
- Thursday5–10 PM
- Friday5–10 PM
- Saturday5–10 PM
- Sunday5–10 PM
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday5–10 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Curbside pickup
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Cozy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Bar on-site
- High chairs
- Romantic
- Upscale
- Great cocktails
Recommended Reviews
Chris Warkentin
14.10.2023
Carben Food + Drink
We've been to Carben several times and never been disappointed. As always we did the chef's tasting menu with wine pairings. Every dish is plated with care but still aiming to be wholesome real" food rather than excessively precious haute cuisine. The wine pairings were thoughtful and highlighted every course. It's a strange thing for us to focus on because we're not normally dessert people but the pastry chef is an absolute genius. The desserts alone are worth the visit."
hannah ml
09.10.2023
Carben Food + Drink
Would definitely agree with the 4.7 star rating. My husband and I went for our anniversary dinner last night. The service was great and relaxed atmosphere.We got the cod cakes, mushrooms and Brussels sprouts for small plates and I have to say you know it’s good when you want to lick your plate!! Highly highly recommend the Brussel sprouts and mushroom plates.We ordered the Guinea hen and beef short rib for larger plate.. still very tasty but a bit expensive for what it was vs the small plates.Dessert was just okay.. but I don’t think that’s their speciality.Would go back again!
Yum Yum YOW
24.09.2023
Carben Food + Drink
Lovely experience at Carben this week. We enjoyed all of our dishes and I loved to see crafted mocktails on the menu. I don’t generally like asparagus but I couldn’t stop eating this perfectly grilled one & the slight citrus flavour on the lobster was great. The pickled mushroom on the crostini of the mushroom dish also took the dish to the next level for me.
Oliver B
07.09.2023
Carben Food + Drink
Went to Carben for another great evening.As always the food on the degustation menu was outstanding.We enjoyed each course equally. It was a perfect flow with proper portions, flavours, textures and artfully presented. The miatake mushroom dish and flank steak were exceptional.We have been here at least 8 times and I've never been anything but impressed. CHEF Kevin and his brigade always excel. Caroline's desserts are always works of art and delicious. Her Chocolate truffle was a nice finish.Service was quick and efficient and very pleasant. My only critique was the wine matching as 2 wines were mixed up on the service and the pours were a bit lacking for a 70$ tasting.I also personnally like to see the bottle of wine im being poured. Makes the experience that much better. Perhaps it helped them expedite the service quicker, but thats just me. I'd probably just order a bottle next time.Anyways always a pleasure eating here. See you all again soon. One of Ottawas best restaurants and one of our favourites.
Joyce Chan-Cartier
17.08.2023
Carben Food + Drink
Absolutely amazing food, service and atmosphere! We booked the restaurant to host our wedding reception. From the start they were so easy to communicate with and easy going with planning. The menus they created blew all the guests away and people couldn't say more positive things about the experience! We will definitely be returning for their food!! Wonderful restaurant, wonderful staff, wonderful food.
June Bug
25.07.2023
Carben Food + Drink
Amazing food and friendly service. Best meal I've had in years. We had the tasting menu and each course was superb. The fois tarts were out of this world! The restaurant graciously accommodated two separate food allergies without fuss.Yes, it's a tad bit pricey, but portions were more than generous in size and the flavour combinations worked exceptionally well. I'm still stuffed an hour after leaving the restaurant. So yummy and unpretentious - a rare find these days in fine dining. Thanks for a wonderful evening out!!
Vincent
24.07.2023
Carben Food + Drink
Cocktails are delicious, we took the tasting menu (7 courses) it was one of the most delicious food I have ever tasted. I highly recommend this place.
Paulina Pisarek
21.07.2023
Carben Food + Drink
The dishes are delicious and creative. All meals start with some warm bread buns. There is now a chef's tasting menu but we opted to try some other items from the standard menu. The plating is beautiful and the customer service is lovely. Also a great ambiance and decor inside. Also check out Caroline's cake making business!
Marie-Eve Giguère
20.07.2023
Carben Food + Drink
Carben Food + Drink has been on my list for some time and it was worth the wait.•Friendly knowledgeable service staff. Beautiful crafted cocktails, elegant plating, fresh seasonal ingredients, well balanced plates. Overall, wonderful evening both pleasing on the eyes and palates. We highly recommend.
pierre bitcan
19.07.2023
Carben Food + Drink
We dropped in for a bite on a quiet Wednesday night and were blown away by the quality, care and love this chef puts into his food. I had the $90 tasting menu, great value with 6 superb courses of delicate, complex flavours, each more delightful than the last. Scallops, black cod and duck satisfied my hunger for fish and meat, while the mushrooms and brussels sprouts surprised me with hearty winter takes on favourite veggies.Unbelievable artistry and presentation all around. Service was top notch with Emily, whose knowledge of wine and cocktails made the night that much more special.Everyone should know about this Ottawa gem. We will be talking about this place for a very long time.Two thumbs up. We will be back!
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1100 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Y7
Carben Food + Drink