absintheI love Westboro and I love Wellington Street….There are a lot of tiny little cafes, vegetarian spots and cozy restaurants. When I asked my Twitties where I should go eat next the consensus brought me to Absinthe Café Resto Bar. I’m always down for something new so I went!

I was DELIGHTED to find that this place uses organic, locally grown ingredients…now – that’s what I’m talking about!!! They feature meats, cheeses and produce from eastern Ontario and western Quebec…and the best part – the menu changes on a daily basis! And to top it off the prices are great! You can choose to get a 4 course meal for $30!

The service was fantastic right off the bat! We were seated at a small table and served very quickly. The staff is very knowledgeable and caring. We decided to go with a variety of tastes to share and we found the portions to be filling and the menu – very inventive! If your extra hungry when you come – don’t worry – they bring you a rosemary bread with butter as well as a tiny soup sampler that should hold you over!

Here’s what we ordered:

Seafood Trio
Fanny Bay Oyster Beignet, Matane Shrimp, Albacore Tuna

Artisanal Greens
Pine Nuts, Parmasan, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

Absinthe-Steak Frites
Hanger Steak Served Medium Rare, Frites, Horseradish Aioli, Green Beans

Cherry Tomato Salad
Warm Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Oregano, Balsamic

Dessert Sampler (comes with a variety of 4 tasty bit size treats)

This is a GREAT date spot or even just a chill spot to go with some friends! The décor is minimalistic but inviting, the lighting is just right and the price is very decent! There’s a full bar at the back and yes – you guessed it – they serve 3 different types of absinthe as well as any other liquor based drinks you can imagine. *** ALSO FOR WINE LOVERS*** For each item on the menu there is a suggested wine pairing – which is phenomenal!!!

Cheers!

XOXO

Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar

www.absinthecafe.ca

1208 Wellington Street West
Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z7
(613) 761-1138

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