Benitz Bistro
1.3 Listed In: French Restaurants
Harmony, balance, instinct, passion and an infusion of soul–this is the essence of Chef/Owner Derek Benitz's attitude in the kitchen. He takes a contemporary approach to classic French cuisine, crafting innovative dishes from the freshest seasonal ingredients. True to the original spirit of… Harmony, balance, instinct, passion and an infusion of soul–this is the essence of Chef/Owner Derek Benitz's attitude in the kitchen. He takes a contemporary approach to classic French cuisine, crafting innovative dishes from the freshest seasonal ingredients. True to the original spirit of bistro dining, our accessible menu changes regularly to take advantage of seasonal offerings. Co-proprietor Meghan McManus assures warmly efficient service to enhance your meal. Enjoy an intimate dinner for two, or bring a group of your favourite friends and family to the Chef's table. Dine under the stars or enjoy the midday passers-by on Benitz's patio. In addition to the dishes listed here, there are also daily specials and a changing array of sumptuous desserts. Derek Benitz is the former head chef of Social, Luxe, Cafe Spiga, and Fusion. He was a winner of the Gold Medal Plate Award, along with Rob Feenie, in 2004. Read more
By boatman on October 23, 2009 Verified by Email
Went to this place after some people suggested it. Food was bland and cold, service was spotty. Once was enough.
By Benitz Bistro
Benitz Bistro is my number one restaurant when I visit Ottawa. The food is always amazing and I am always satisfied with the service. The wine list and the drinks are constantly impressing me.
By Benitz Bistro
Benitz Bistro is my number one restaurant when I visit Ottawa. The food is always amazing and I am always satisfied with the service. The wine list and the drinks are constantly impressing me.
By Benitz Bistro
Dear Dr Know, I hope you continue enjoying this restaurant whenever you come to town. It will leave an open table at the better restaurants. Buon appetito!
By TSCottawa on February 11, 2009 Verified by Email
A group of five of us went to enjoy the Taste of Winterlude menu. It's a small restaurant, so the only place to seat five of us was a table near the bathroom - not great, but acceptable. The appetizer was pretty good, but the main courses were not. Three of us ordered steak - it was so tough and stringy it had to be sent back. They replaced it with the ribs, which were good but greasy, and the accompanying gnochi was cold and doughy. Another of us ordered the risotto - once again this was only mediocre with it being too wet and yet not at all tender. I did enjoy my dessert though. The service was good , attentive and apologetic. It obviously was not his fault the food was not edible. However they made not efforts to compensate us for the lousy meal outside of not charging us for the coffee. Anyway, overall, terribly disappointed, particularly for the price.
By boatman on October 23, 2009 Verified by Email
Went to this place after some people suggested it. Food was bland and cold, service was spotty. Once was enough.
By Benitz Bistro
Benitz Bistro is my number one restaurant when I visit Ottawa. The food is always amazing and I am always satisfied with the service. The wine list and the drinks are constantly impressing me.
By Benitz Bistro
Benitz Bistro is my number one restaurant when I visit Ottawa. The food is always amazing and I am always satisfied with the service. The wine list and the drinks are constantly impressing me.
By Benitz Bistro
Dear Dr Know, I hope you continue enjoying this restaurant whenever you come to town. It will leave an open table at the better restaurants. Buon appetito!
By TSCottawa on February 11, 2009 Verified by Email
A group of five of us went to enjoy the Taste of Winterlude menu. It's a small restaurant, so the only place to seat five of us was a table near the bathroom - not great, but acceptable. The appetizer was pretty good, but the main courses were not. Three of us ordered steak - it was so tough and stringy it had to be sent back. They replaced it with the ribs, which were good but greasy, and the accompanying gnochi was cold and doughy. Another of us ordered the risotto - once again this was only mediocre with it being too wet and yet not at all tender. I did enjoy my dessert though. The service was good , attentive and apologetic. It obviously was not his fault the food was not edible. However they made not efforts to compensate us for the lousy meal outside of not charging us for the coffee. Anyway, overall, terribly disappointed, particularly for the price.
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Benitz Bistro 1.5 out of 5.0 based on 2 user reviews.
Benitz Bistro
327 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, ON
327 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, ON