Reviews of Brassica (Restaurant)

Matt Johnston

Enjoyed the Valentine's DInner for two at home. Excellent tuna with perfect tasty accompaniments, then a satisfying and rich tomato/squash soup, an arancini that was a nice break before a delicious portion of baked gnocchi with shrimp & a few bites of kale. Then crispy, tender fried chicken complemented by a variety of sweet, crunchy pickles and aioli. Finished off with a light and balanced cheesecake with lemon curd and dollops of torched marshmallow. Lots to eat and everything in its right place, really good!

jaye s.

Delicious!

Wen

Overpriced and small portions. If you want to walk away hungry and feeling ripped off, this is the place. The food and the service were actually not bad. I just disagree with the portions. Or reduce the price. $35 for a plate of maybe 5 pieces of steak... Really? At least give more fries or something. Or add a side salad.

zeena kaddoura

Great service and delicious food. We got the mushroom toast, fried octopus , thick cut fries and banoffee pie. Our favourite was the mushroom toast, definitely a must if you love mushrooms. We will be returning! :)

Wendy Leung

Service was very good and food was delicious. Would highly recommend ????

Amanda I

We ordered their Valentine's menu for two and were blown away by the quality of the food. We absolutely loved the arancini, tuna crudo, soup and fried chicken. The reheating instructions were helpful as well. Thanks for the wonderful meal!

Feras Gumgumji

One of the best fine dining restaurants in Ottawa????

Lucas Castro

We've been here several times, and the food has always been excellent; the dishes are interesting, varied, and have wonderful taste and texture profiles. The cocktails have been hit-or-miss, though. But not enough to deduct a whole star. I'd give it a 4.5.

Nicole

The service was fantastic. We came for a birthday dinner with friends and the atmosphere, food and wine was exactly what we were hoping for. The mushroom toast, fried chicken and beef tartare were our favorites but really everything was delicious. Thank you! I will definitely come back.

Simon Schuck

I went for my first time last night and it was DELICIOUS!! The mushroom toast and the steak tartar (see pic) blew my mind!

Sanjiv Kalra

Really Tasty Lamb Shank, Friendly Staff

Meredith Desnoyers

My husband and I have ordered from Brassica a bunch of times during the pandemic, and every time the food is beautifully prepared and presented, and is so delicious! From the fresh salads, to the decadent pasta dishes, to the duck confit (OMG), everything is so yummy. We will definitely order again and look forward to visiting the restaurant as soon as we can!

Noah Chauvin

Excellent food and great service at a fair price

Leo D.

This was a very good experience. I got the steak and it was amazing. The service was friendly and the food had so much seasoning and flavour. The appetizer calamari was crisp and served with a very good aioli. And the desserts were heavenly. Very highly reccomend, however the prices are a little high.

Tony Wong

I enjoyed the food. Very careful attention to flavours and presentation. Superb! Excellent customer service as well!

Josh Koop

Great food. They do the whole "old lady" floral plates trend which is nice. We had the tuna crudo, the gnocchi, and the shrimp. Great place for a date. Edit: only negative thing I can say is that I think the pasta for the shrimp dish was slightly undercooked rather than Al dente.

Leanne Nguyen

Have been here a few times and service and food are always exceptional. I was here last night for my cousin’s birthday celebration and between 4 girls, we had the arincini, Caesar salad, mushroom toast and braised beef and duck confit. Recommend all. Oh and their banoffee pie is OUT OF THIS WORLD.

Jess Coulson

Great food and amazing service!

Vanlang Nguyen

Service

Arsh Rai

Mediocre. Not worth the hype or the price. It's a busy restaurant, so make sure to make a reservation if you want to give it a try. We had an early reservation at 5:45 p.m., and that's pretty much when the resto opens for dinner. The interiors were okay, nothing exiciting, but the service was good. We were seated at our table as soon as we got got there and a waitress came over pretty quickly. So, service wise, I am happy. However, it was the food that just killed our experience. I guess my expectation was quite high, given how this resto was started and the background of the founders. Sadly, it was bit of a disappointment. Also, I found the menu a bit confusing. It's really a sharing menu, but it's not very clear, is it? You need to order at atleast two items per person, but to be honest, that won't be enough. We ordered the following items: Fried Cauliflower (4 stars). It was good. Loved the sauce. Crispy Calamari (3 stars). It was ok. It wasn't actually crispy. Fries (1 star). Terrible. Jees! Don't waste your money. Lamb Spaghetti (2 stars). Total disappointement. This was one item I was looking forward to eat. A soupy lamb spaghettti, that's what it was. Chunks of lamb was just thrown in and felt like the pasta was picked up from a grocery store. :( Yellowfin Tuna Crudo (3 star). It was good. Small portion. Crispy Duck Confit (3 star). It was okay. I would say, the skin was cripsy. Also, the overall presentation of the food wasn't exiting.

Alex B

Take-out review: food was exceptional and hard to pick a favourite but the duck was outstanding, so was the banoffee pie! And really appreciated the attention to detail - when packing up the meals (for three people having three courses - all different) staff ensured, no, were very specific in ensuring like temperature items were packed in separate bags. You’d think is would be obvious but the number of times I’ve pulled a salad from between two hot entrees is nothing short of disappointing.

Josh Nutt

We had a delicious NYE dinner from Brassica. Everything travelled well and we were able to have near dine-in level experience at home.

Trevor Walker

Food and service was excellent. We had the tuna crudo, mushrooms on toast, and banoffee pie. The pic is tuna crudo.

Chantal Jacques

Great food, great staff

Susan Hetherington

What a lovely experience! My spouse, wonderful friend and myself enjoyed a Birthday celebration at Brassica. We ordered the beet infused salmon, shrimp spaghetti, steak and frites, baked cauliflower and salad. We enjoyed every bite. Service was wonderful. As we live in Westboro, we will be back often. Welcome to Westboro.

Bill Dempster

Have been four or five times in recent months and never fails to impress - new menu every week, bread baked in house, sauces colourful but don’t overwhelm dishes - fish cooked just right - can’t say enough about Brassica. … ok now adding more raveness to this review - new pic from the feast for our eyes and tummy - THANK YOU Maggie and Arup and team for making this pandemorama bearable and at times delicious.

Lana H

An amazing meal. Thanks

Larry Blackburn

IT WAS DEEEEEEEELICIOUS

Elly Ha

The food was amazing!! The tuna tartare was off the chart. Perhaps the decor could better reflect the vibe of Westboro Would recommend and return!

David Poulin

Delicious food and excellent service!

Sarah Goulding

Excellent meal! The quality of the food was super high. Perfectly cooked duck breast, and great use of fresh veggies and plenty of fresh herbs.

Ashley Brian

Beautiful plating and always a delicious symphony of taste sensations! Although the portions are on the smaller side, it is a fun opportunity to order several plates and share.

Lucas N.M.

One of the most pleasant surprises ive had in the many times ive eaten out since patios reopened. I had the summer veg pasta and the broccoli caesar salad. The pasta was tangy and full of different textures. The caesar broccoli was also excellent, each floret caramelized and coated in dressing without losing any of its crunch. It almost saddens me to think the menu changes so frequently. I really look forward to returning.

Ufuk Orhun

Food was very good, service was excellent. They were careful (covid-19 wise) and accommodating. Will return.

Marzuka Khan

Great service! The seating area was a bit cramped and the food arrived later than expected but the taste was superb! We ordered yellowfin tuna tartare, eggs Benedict with mushroom and fried chicken and waffle. Each of these items tasted fresh and delicious with beautiful plating. The tuna tartare looked beautiful and was absolutely delicious but came in a very small portion considering the price but otherwise the place is fantastic and definitely worth the price.

Claudia Goulet

Just fantastic. Both food and cocktails were creative and delicious. I can’t wait to go back and try the brunch menu!

Silvia Klein

We were very impressed by the creative, high-quality and delicious food and the attentive yet not intrusive service. Hopefully in time the decor will match the superb food and Brassica will be one of the best places to eat in Ottawa. We will definitely be back soon. Thank you for a great evening.

Amanda Roth

Great food and great service. Would definitely recommend!

Mathieu Blake

Amazing service and food as always. Thank you very much for taking care of my mother last night.

Peter Sherlock

Mushrooms on toast app is awesome. Very good service.

Clayton Johnston

Ate food from here last night, and honestly, it was delicious. Had salmon, salad, and a beef brisket that was so incredible. Nice little dessert too. Had the choice to pair wine, I didn't, but I should have. Inside looks good too, so we will order here again until we can go in-person safely.

Susan Ackerman

Service and food both great, and good value for money, will be back soon! The mushrooms on toast were my favorite.

Ryan G

I was incredibly impressed by this restaurant and I'm super glad I found it, I'd give over 5 stars if I could! Starting with the service, it was excellent. Everything between calling us beforehand to ask about any dietary needs to just being super quick, friendly and knowledgeable and asking for feedback prior to our dinner just showed great initiative to go above and beyond. The food and cocktails were also phenomenal, the Made You Blush cocktail was amazing as well as the brassicas for the appetizer. The main was also absolutely delicious, a combination of foods you would never think to pair together but it was all so incredibly flavourful and pleasant. Lastly, COVID protocols were good in my opinion too between asking screening questions as we arrived, mask-wearing, tables far apart from one another and hand sanitizer at each table. I, will be returning!

Shoba S

Cocktails, apps and mains were tasty. The service out on the patio was perfect as well ! Thank you!

Scott Clausen

After so many years of top notch and consistently reliable food and service (at Allium), the tradition continues with Brassica. Kudos to this entire team for its resilience in rising to the occasion - in the wake of Allium's fire, and now the pandemic. All six things we tried (Tuna, Heirloom tomatoes, roasted broccoli, brisket, shrimp, chicken....and of course the always next level banoffee pie) were exceptional. I'd give it six stars here, if I could.

Jem Lee

Delicate, super delicious and amazing staff.

Barca 10

I had been waiting and was excited to try Brassica and had high expectations having dined at Allium for years. Unfortunately I’m quite disappointed and confused by the “4.9 stars” on google. Here is an overview of our experience: Food: 2/5 Halloumi salad: 3 tiny pieces of halloumi badly burnt with a strong taste of oil. Mushroom on toast: delicious Braised short rib: meat was cold and dry, fries were fresh and crispy but with a strong taste of oil. Service: 1/5 One of the most poor service experiences at this type of establishment. Inattentive server, took over 30 mins to get our wine, completely forgot to bring bread to the table, did not come back a single time to refill wine glasses or water. I really wanted to like brassica, but after this experience… we will not be back.

james crankshaft@cogeco.ca

Last week my wife and I had the great pleasure of a wonderful 'Dine-in' meal at Brassica. The Covid protocols are very evident and we felt quite safe there. As we waffled back and forth between the red wines by the glass, Jess, our amazing waitress, never batted an eye, as she just kept cheerfully pouring tastes of one wine after another until we finally chose two. There was a sign on the stairs saying.. Must try the Mushrooms on Toast.. so we did.. so should you. My wife had shrimp, i had duck breast.. suffice it to say that Brassica knows what they're doing and never disappoints. This is a restaurant that I hope will be around for a long time and we look forward to our next meal there.

Marjorie Dubeau

We had a great meal. Everything was really good. Lots of different options in the menu.

Garrett Incze

Amazing food, amazing service and very accommodating to my family’s dietary restrictions. The meals I’ve ordered have been the best takeout I’ve had during the pandemic and my wife and I are looking forward to dining in-person soon!

Morgan Piczak

Great service, really fast! Food was really good the fried chicken was awesome. I would have expected the atmosphere/decor to be better for the prices. Still great!

Jason Carrier

Delicious brunch, great service

Nick Zdyrko

Great service and delicious food! Yellowfin tuna app was blessed!

Holly McCracken

Food was great and service was excellent. Really enjoyed our time there.

Matt Scase

Dine in

Julia Goodman

Lovely meal. Will be back.

Mike Beckwith

We just shared three appitizers and a bottle of wine, but all our food was very good. The musroom toast is delicious. Good service and pretty reasonable prices. I'd like to go back and try more off their menu, it all sounds yummy.

Alain Larabie

Unique and beautiful food with excellent service.

Doris Charlebois

Omg... Are you looking for a culinary delight? A taste sensation? Somewhere new to celebrate the holiday season or a just an amazing meal? Look no further than Brassica. THE FOOD was delicious, fresh and creative. Astoundingly good food paired with gorgeous cocktails and service. Highly recommended.

Serge Krayem

Just wow. The mushroom toast was amazing!

Mike Herzog

Absolutely amazing! The gastronomic genius and commitment to the highest quality food, preparation and service reminds me of only one other exceptional restaurant (Allium! Coincidentally, same owner and chef!! LOL). Looking for a wonderful meal in a casual bistro setting, look no further. Looking for a wonderful meal during the pandemic? Again, look no further than their website for take out or pantry items. If only one could add a sixth star to the rating... it would be so well deserved. Enjoy!

A K47

Five stars are not enough. Every morsel is heavenly. You literally cannot go wrong with any item on the menu. The staff are impeccable. They treat every customer like a VIP (shoutout to Rodrigo, you are fantastic). If I had the funds, I would dine there every single day. Try the duck, try the mushrooms on toast, try the Banoffee pie.

Mark Noseworthy

Great food. Got their dinner for 2 and it was amazing. Had reheating instructions and everything travelled home well. 100% would recommend and return!

Brendan Vick

Have had Brassica food several times now and have never been disappointed. The food is always amazing. Highly recommend!

Kevin Wolfe

The food was amazing.

Tara

We enjoyed a delicious dinner from Brassica this past weekend. It was our first time ordering from them and we will be back! I had ordered the dinner for two (x2.5) for my mother's birthday and we were honestly blown away. It takes an exceptionally skilled chef to really meld together diverse flavours so beautifully, but they've mastered it at Brassica. This was easily the best "take-out" we've had, ever. It was like fine dining in our home. The tomato & corn salad was a refreshing medley of flavours. The arancini were cooked to perfection - not greasy or too dense. Everyone raved about them. The braised short-ribs were delectably tender and the pickled squash added a zing of tartness that was refreshing. The chocolate & coffee pudding was the perfect ending to our meal. Portions were large and we had some leftovers as the meal was very filling. We really appreciated the notes for reheating (if necessary), ensuring that our meal tasted just as good as it would have in restaurant. Also really appreciated Brassica adding in a candle for the celebration (especially since stores are closed for non-essential purchases and this allowed us to make the celebration a bit more special). If you haven't tried Brassica, you should!

Emily Smith

Excellent service. Quick, polite, helpful, and accommodating. Food was incredible. Very flavourful. Perfect temperature. Good sized portions. Very unique dishes and flavours! Our menu was a traditional menu, not a sharing plates menu. Well priced for the quality of what you get. Mushroom toasts was the best thing I've had in a long time!! Everything we had on our table was perfectly cooked and so delicious! Overall a fabulous restaurant that we were lucky to experience. Highly recommend it!

Rick G

Everything is so delicious and the service is great. I leave this place impressed every time.

Marc Lavigne

Really good food here. A must try anytime I visit this city for work. Service is really nice all the time.

SHEILA ROSE

What a great meal. Everything was really good. We were with others so tried lots of different options. The Caesar salad was so delicious and different with roasted broccoli. The fries with their aioli were crisp and so yummy. Duck breast was done medium rare and so good. The steak tartare was excellent. The others raved about the pork belly. What else can I say but I will be back

Rod Beatty

First time eating here. Food was perfect. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. I will be back. Thanks for a wonderful evening, Chef and Team.

Steve N.

Beef stragonof was awesome. It's a must

Jonathan Collings

This place is overrated. The atmosphere is pretty bleak, food is subpar, lacks any flavor and is way overpriced for this quality of cooking.

Jessie Morin

I ordered a takeout dinner for two for Saturday Oct 17th. It included an appetizer, salad, Baked Gnocchi, Braised Beef Short Rib and Chocolate Pudding. My friend and I were delighted with the meal which was hot when it was delivered to me curb side, it was very tasty and just the right amount. There is definitely a ‘chef in the kitchen’. We plan to do this again.