Norca Restaurant & Bar
147 Reviews
- Thursday5–11 PM
- Friday5–11 PM
- Saturday5–11 PM
- Sunday5–10 PM
- Monday5–10 PM
- Tuesday5–11 PM
- Wednesday5–11 PM
About the Business
Welcome to Norca Restaurant & Bar - Located in Le Germain Hotel Ottawa | Norca Restaurant & Bar stands for Nordic cuisine, Canadian ingredients. By choosing to cook with products that are exclusively from Canada, the team pays tribute to our soil, our origins and our seasons. Those who love classic cocktails, natural wine paired in harmony with Canada’s terroir, and local beers will be delighted.
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+16136913218
30 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Hours
- Thursday5–11 PM
- Friday5–11 PM
- Saturday5–11 PM
- Sunday5–10 PM
- Monday5–10 PM
- Tuesday5–11 PM
- Wednesday5–11 PM
Features
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Wheelchair-accessible elevator
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Happy hour food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Washroom
- Cozy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Bar on-site
- High chairs
- Upscale
- Great cocktails
- Reservations required
Recommended Reviews
Anthony Kershaw
12.10.2023
Norca Restaurant & Bar
Considering a recent post pandemic reopening, a lovely, well presented meal. Delicious risotto, charcuterie (good wine list), amazing deserts. Great vibe and echoes the hotel’s modern decor. Marc, the manager, and Annie our server could not have been nicer or more accommodating.
skoz
09.10.2023
Norca Restaurant & Bar
We had the Valentine’s Day dinner menu - as vegetarians, the selection was great. Everything was delicious and I love the cheese plate option for dessert. Portion size was great, we definitely left full. Presentation of the food was lovely and so was the general ambiance, there was a live pianist and cellist. Service was fantastic - the pace at which courses were delivered was good, we didn’t feel rushed at all, and the wait staff were really attentive and nice. We received an additional complementary glass of champagne each :) will come back as soon as the regular menu includes some more veg options (currently only 2/6 apps and 1/8 main course are veg).
D Graham
05.10.2023
Norca Restaurant & Bar
We visited this restaurant on November 7, 2022. From the moment that we arrived, we were greeted with professional and friendly service. The server we had was Armande, and he was amazing.We ordered cocktails, apps, mains and dessert and will definitely return. Amaretto Sour, made with egg whites....perfect. Appetizers were the scallops and the Chausson. Both were absolutely perfect.For dinner we had the Bison Osso Bucco and the Arctic Char. We had a dispute about who's meal was best. The portions are also generous.To end the evening we shared a cake/pudding...WOW. Other tables were also saying how amazing it was. The manager of the restaurant, Hamza, came over and thanked us for the visit and wanted to ensure all was good. Such a amazing touch of good service.We have already emailed friends about going with us again next month. We will certainly return.
Mary Huang
12.09.2023
Norca Restaurant & Bar
Came here after an event at OAG since I already paid for parking. Wanted a glass of wine and some nibbles.I like California Cabs, French Bordeaux and Bourgogne, essentially big bold reds and not much selection on that end by the glass.Order the beef tartar with fries and fries were excellent with homemade mayo and regular ketchup. Asked a staff member what type of fat for the fries and she said she will ask but did not get back. A couple of large parties may have contributed to that.Tartar was good but had a little more caper than what I liked and already combined and it was flank steak. While good, I think I prefer the beef carparccio made with beef tenderloin at another restaurant for similar price. I can taste each component separately or together as I choose. Higher end pricing and I would likely come back and try a beef or duck main course and I would definitely order the fries with it. The soup sounded a bit on the lighter side although I eyeed it a little bit. Now moving into winter, would love something heartier like a nice clam chowder.
Marc Bains
23.08.2023
Norca Restaurant & Bar
Charming hotel restaurant in Ottawa with good food and tasty cocktails. Perfect for a quiet dinner and good conversations. We had the duck, bison, creme brulee, and caramel sponge cake! The Thyme for Marcs beets and House of Tarragon were our drinks choices. Pro tip: dress warm. It's gets cold.
Alejandro Aspinwall
18.08.2023
Norca Restaurant & Bar
My partner and I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and romantic. We both enjoyed the beef tartar and bison dishes, and the wine list was excellent. The desserts were amazing, and the presentation of the food was top-notch. We also appreciated the live pianist and cellist, which added to the ambiance. The only downside was the limited vegetarian options on the regular menu, but the Valentine's Day menu had great selections for vegetarians. Overall, we highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning soon.
Danielle Hanna
25.07.2023
Norca Restaurant & Bar
WOW always impressed!Norca restaurant has left the best impressions! Delicious dishes, beautiful presentation and wonderful dessert. The chef had all the attention to make sure the meal was gluten free and free of allergens so I can enjoy. I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again
Rob Rish
24.07.2023
Norca Restaurant & Bar
An amazing restaurant experience in every aspect. Amazing staff, wonderful food and great cocktails. This is what every single restaurant should be striving for.Impeccable, attentive and courteous service. Every minor detail of the experience was addressed, in order to make it as pleasant as possible.We've tried the following cocktails:• The City of Gold: El Dorado 12 year, Eclipse Heritage Blend, Goslings Black Rum, Turbinado syrup, Allspice bitters, orange *Smoked*• Pink Melon: Cazvedores Blanco, Triple Sec, watermelon, lime, pink salt.• I Cantaloupe to Cowansville with you: Ungava Northern Gin, cantaloupe, lemon, sugar, egg white• Straw-Basil Lemon Spritz (non-alcoholic): Strawberry, basil, lemon, sugar, soda.The city of Gold was a very interesting and smoky twist on the old fashioned. Both the initial taste and the aftertaste had a lot of complex layers of flavours. Ask for it to be *smoked* for the full smoky experience.'Pink Melon' and 'I Cantaloupe' both had fresh fruit juices and tasted amazingly refreshing and well balanced.The non-alcoholic 'Straw-basil' was a very tropical, pleasant and not overly sweet.Food wise we've tried the following:• Soup of the day: Carrot, Celeriac, terragon oil, prosciutto chips.• Scallop: 2x scallops, black garlic mashed potatoes, mushrooms, Gruyère cheese, breadcrumbs.• Braised beef cheeks: Ontario raised beef cheeks braised 48H sous vide, pinot noir reduction, salsify purée, garden vegetables and seared foie gras.• Duck breast: Mariposa farms duck breast, rösti, Brussel sprouts, baby turnips, orange gastric sauce.The soup was a perfectly balanced cream of root vegetables, and was exactly what we needed on a cool rainy day. Ended up getting another one after the dinner was done. The prosciutto in the soup was a very interesting addition and gave it even more depth.The scallop, covered by Gruyère cheese, on a bed of mashed potatoes and mushrooms, was a perfect starter.The braised beef cheeks just melted in your mouth from tenderness. The seared foie gras just added another level to the whole experience.The duck breast was simply amazing. Perfectly cooked and sauced. Would have gotten another portion of it if I could physically fit it in.Got the following for dessert:• Espresso panna cotta: Served with chocolate ganache, mascarpone cheese and crumble hazelnuts.It was the perfect dessert to round up the entire culinary experience; great texture and perfectly balanced coffee flavor.A special thank you to Marc, Meagan and Annie for making it such an unforgettable experience.Will definitely be back to try some of the menu items we haven't gotten to try, as well as have some of the ones we loved.Instagram: @norcarestaurant
Katherine Schinkel
13.07.2023
Norca Restaurant & Bar
Went here for dinner tonight staff was very friendly, professional and prompt. Atmosphere was very cozy, comfy and romantic. Food was very tasty our favorites of the night being the beef tartar and the bison. Will be returning, thank you for the lovely dining experience.
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30 Daly Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Norca Restaurant & Bar