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Arlo - Ottawa
4.8 (1127)
CAN$51 and over
Continental
340 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9
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Arlo - Ottawa
4.8
CAN$51 and over
Continental
Downtown
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2 people
Nov 7, 2026
7:00 PM
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Great for fine wines
- Neighborhood gem
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- PriceCAN$51 and over
- CuisinesContinental, Wine Bar
- Hours of operationDinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefChef Jamie Stunt
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Parking detailsNone
- AdditionalBeer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
All Experiences
Limbo @ Arlo
CA$100.00 per person
1 - 8 people
Nov 20, 2026 onlyOn Friday Nov 20th, our friends from Limbo restaurant in Montreal ( #23 Canada’s 100 best restaurants 2026, Bib Gourmand - Michelin guide 2026) will be taking over the Arlo kitchen for 1 night only! Chef Harisson Shewkhuk will prepare a 4 course menu of Linbo classics, served family style. $100 per guest (plus tax & 18% gratuity), optional wine pairings will be available. Due to the nature of the menu, we maybe unable to accommodate dietary restrictions so please contact in advance if you have any questions
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Reviews
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Best Food
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Innovative
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Rikuo
Ottawa1 review
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Charles
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0Dined on October 29, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Henry
Toronto2 reviews
5.0Dined on October 27, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Diane Gold
Manitoba3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 24, 2026
- Overall 5
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Jonathan
San Francisco1 review
5.0Dined on October 23, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
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Jason
Toronto5 reviews
5.0Dined on October 20, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Ingo
Atlantic Canada1 review
5.0Dined on October 18, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Karen
Ottawa9 reviews
5.0Dined on October 17, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Jessica
Ottawa3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 17, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
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Charlotte
Toronto1 review
5.0Dined on October 14, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- PriceCAN$51 and over
- CuisinesContinental, Wine Bar
- Hours of operationDinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–12:00 am
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive chefChef Jamie Stunt
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Parking detailsNone
- AdditionalBeer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
Featured in
August 28, 2026
How Arlo went from a wine bar to a serious restaurant
Arlo at 340 Somerset St. W. opened on Canada Day in 2020, when co-owners Alex McMahon and Jamie Stunt set out to start what they thought would be a small wine bar. The article reports its evolution into a serious restaurant.
Published in Ottawa Business Journal
July 28, 2026
Arlo becomes first Ottawa restaurant in the 50 Best Discovery guide
Arlo on Somerset Street West is the first and only Ottawa restaurant listed in the 50 Best Discovery guide. The guide highlights its natural wines and dishes including lardo toast, schnitzels, ribeye steaks and duck frites.
Published in Ottawa Citizen
June 18, 2026
Les 100 meilleurs restaurants avec terrasse au Canada sur OpenTable en 2024
OpenTable dévoile le Top 100 des meilleurs restaurants avec terrasse au Canada en 2024: votre nouvelle ressource pour découvrir les meilleurs restaurants où réserver pour profiter de la belle température.
Published by OpenTable
June 18, 2026
OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Canada for 2024
Announcing the OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Canada for 2024: Your new resource to discover the best restaurants for alfresco dining.
Published by OpenTable
June 2, 2026
Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining 2026 in Canada
Explore 2026’s Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining. These are the restaurants Canadian diners love the most for alfresco season.
Published by OpenTable
May 18, 2026
This Ottawa restaurant made Canada’s top 100 best patios list
Arlo in Ottawa’s Centretown neighbourhood was named one of Canada’s top 100 restaurants for outdoor dining. The article describes its patio as laid-back and cozy, and its menu as refined and inspired by the people and places important to the staff.
Published in CityNews Ottawa
May 15, 2026
Ottawa restaurants make Canada's best outdoor dining list
Arlo on Somerset Street West was named one of Canada's 100 best outdoor dining spots for 2026 by OpenTable.
Published in CTV News
May 5, 2026
Three Ottawa restaurants crack Canada’s 100 Best list
Arlo re-entered Canada’s 100 Best list at No. 77. The list praised its busy dining room and ever-changing menus of playful, ingredient-focused Canadian cuisine.
Published in CTV News
May 5, 2026
3 Ottawa eateries featured on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list
Arlo ranked 77th, down from 50th last year. The article describes its changing menus as playful, ingredient-focused Canadian cuisine and says the busy Centretown eatery still creates intimate moments.
Published in CityNews Ottawa
November 19, 2025
Ottawa’s Top Wine Bars
In downtown Ottawa, Arlo offers French cuisine and an extensive wine list, making it an excellent choice for wine and gastronomy enthusiasts. It was named one of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants in 2024.
Published in Ottawa Tourism
May 8, 2025
Four Ottawa eateries on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list
Arlo, in Ottawa’s Centretown neighbourhood, ranked in the top 50 on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list, moving up more than 20 spots from last year. The article notes its natural wine selection and seasonal-inspired dishes, and names Chef Jamie Stunt as its head chef.
Published in CityNews Ottawa
May 6, 2025
Four Ottawa restaurants on the list of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants
Arlo ranks 49th on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list, up from 71st last year. The article highlights its concise, changing menus of playful, ingredient-focused Canadian cuisine and accessible natural-wine recommendations.
Published in CTV News
August 29, 2024
Fancy À La Carte: 6 Ottawa Fine-Dining Restaurants Without a Tasting Menu
The article highlights Arlo’s seasonal fine-dining menu, natural wine list, and hidden back-garden patio, noting its No. 71 ranking on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list. It praises dishes including beef tataki, BBQ eel, and grilled maitake, and says the restaurant keeps delivering.
Published in Narcity
May 22, 2024
6 Ottawa restaurants make the list of Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants 2024
Ranked No. 71, Arlo Wine & Restaurant is praised for its natural wine cellar and evolving menu, which includes grilled pork collar, duck frites and beef tataki. The article also highlights its cozy atmosphere, backyard patio, unique décor and friendly service.
Published in Ottawa Tourism
May 14, 2024
6 Ottawa restaurants ranked among Canada's 100 best
Arlo Wine and Restaurant on Somerset Street West ranked 71st on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list for 2024. The article praises its explorative wine list and welcoming service, highlighting Quebec shrimp and crispy chicken skin with roe-bottarga dip.
Published in CTV News
FAQs
Arlo feels laid-back and cozy, a neighbourhood wine bar with natural wines, comforting food and good tunes, with intimate dining rooms and a peaceful back terrace, though it can get a bit noisier later in the evening.
Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, unfussy clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is required.
For a quieter visit and the best chance of patio seating, arrive right when Arlo opens for dinner (around 5:30 pm); guests specifically recommend going early to secure the back patio.
Yes, Arlo offers outdoor seating: guests consistently praise the back patio/back terrace as a lovely spot to dine al fresco.
Arlo’s main dining room is joined by a lovely back patio, a cozy bar, and an upstairs private dining room (the 'Apartment') available for private events.
Arlo’s Duck Frites are notably large and built for sharing, several guests call it a generous, shareable portion and note they left comfortably full.
Yes, Arlo is a lovely choice for date night, offering a cozy, intimate atmosphere, thoughtful wine pairings, and many guests celebrate anniversaries and engagements there.
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Arlo - Ottawa
4.8
CAN$51 and over
Continental
Downtown
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 7, 2026
7:00 PM