Absinthe

Absinthe There’s playful magic in Absinthe. Unpretentious, French-bistro inspired food to enjoy as-you-are.
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Established in 2003, Absinthe, is renowned for its commitment to fine food. The restaurant is a modern bistro, using locally sourced ingredients, prepared in an inventive and sophisticated manner. Enjoy the richness of Absinthe cuisine which features meats, cheeses and produce from eastern Ontario and western Quebec, prepared with classical French culinary techniques.

Today is International Friendship Day, and we think you should celebrate the way all good friendships are meant to be ce...
07/30/2026

Today is International Friendship Day, and we think you should celebrate the way all good friendships are meant to be celebrated: elbows on the table, laughing too loudly, eating too much, and absolutely not checking your phone.

Tag the friend you're most overdue for a dinner with. 👇 Then make the reservation - https://www.absinthecafe.ca

Summer birthdays. Retirement dinners. Anniversary celebrations. The long-overdue get-together you've been talking about ...
07/28/2026

Summer birthdays. Retirement dinners. Anniversary celebrations. The long-overdue get-together you've been talking about since January.

Absinthe has private bookings and large group reservations available. Chef Pat and the team take care of everything.

Book your private event today - https://www.absinthecafe.ca

07/24/2026

Chef Pat didn't grow up in a house full of great food. His own words: "There were a lot of Swanson TV dinners."

So he learned to cook for himself at 14, worked his first kitchen job at Bagel Bagel, made his way through Ottawa, Vancouver, Banff, Montréal, Seattle, Hawaii, and Miami... and eventually came home to open Absinthe on Wellington Street West in 2003.

His approach to food hasn't changed since: simple, clean, vibrant. Rooted in French technique. Driven by what's growing locally this week.

"In victory, you deserve Champagne. In defeat, you need it."- Napoleon BonaparteSounds like a Friday to us. 🥂No matter h...
07/23/2026

"In victory, you deserve Champagne. In defeat, you need it."
- Napoleon Bonaparte

Sounds like a Friday to us. 🥂

No matter how your week went, we have the bottle ready. What are you celebrating (or recovering from) this week? Tell us below. 👇

🔥 Fire. Fountain. Sugar cube. Green fairy.This isn't just a drink order, it's a ritual that dates back to the salons of ...
07/21/2026

🔥 Fire. Fountain. Sugar cube. Green fairy.

This isn't just a drink order, it's a ritual that dates back to the salons of 19th-century Paris, enjoyed by the likes of Oscar Wilde, Ernest Hemingway, and Pablo Picasso.

At Absinthe, we carry three distinct absinthes: Lucid (France), Hill's (Czech Republic), and Dillon's (Ontario). We prepare each one the traditional way: ice-cold water, a slotted spoon, and a little flame.

Have you ever tried Absinthe the traditional way?

07/17/2026

Some dishes earn their place on a menu for years. This is one of them.

Beef Stroganoff. Sautéed beef tenderloin, wild mushroom, sour cream, dill, eau-de-vie, fettuccine.

Ask anyone on the team what their favourite is. This one comes up a lot.

What's an Absinthe dish you've ordered so many times you've lost count? 👇

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"We went to Absinthe to celebrate an anniversary and it was a fantastic experience. The team was friendly and atten...
07/16/2026

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"We went to Absinthe to celebrate an anniversary and it was a fantastic experience. The team was friendly and attentive. The best part though was certainly the food. We did the prix fixe menu for two with cheese fondue, beef wellington, and the dessert sampler and we will be thinking about it for some time. The food was so good - we will certainly be back." - Marley L., Google Reviews

Moments like this are why we show up every day. Congratulations on your anniversary, Marley! We can't wait to have you back.

If you've dined with us, what was your most memorable dish? Tell us in the comments. 👇

07/09/2026

Fill in the blank:

The perfect Absinthe evening starts with __________ and ends with __________.

We'll go first: starts with an absinthe flight, ends with crème brûlée and absolutely no regrets.

Your turn. 👇

07/02/2026

Some people deserve more than a card and a supermarket cake.⠀
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We'll close off the room, help you with the menu, and make sure the whole evening feels like it was made just for them.⠀
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Up to 75 guests. Fully private available. Book your event today using the link in our bio.

Be honest. When you sit down at Absinthe, do you:⠀⠀📖 Read the whole menu carefully before deciding.⠀🥩 Already know you'r...
06/30/2026

Be honest. When you sit down at Absinthe, do you:⠀
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📖 Read the whole menu carefully before deciding.⠀
🥩 Already know you're getting the Steak Frites before you even walk in.⠀
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Let us know 👇 - no judgement either way.

Address

1208 Wellington Street W
Ottawa, ON
K1Y2Z7

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 2pm
3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 2pm
3pm - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 2pm
3pm - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 2pm
3pm - 10pm
Saturday 3pm - 10pm

Telephone

+16137611138

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