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Restaurant: Absinthe Ottawa
Absinthe 4.6

Absinthe

Hintonburg
$$$$

About Us

Absinthe is a restaurant of the People for the People. Absinthe is the kind of place where you can eat too much, drink too much, laugh too loud and have your elbows on the table...all at once! We try not too take ourselves too seriously, but we promise too take you seriously. Fondue on Monday between Thanksgiving and Easter street side patio thereafter. Thanks Pat G

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4.6 with 20 ratings on OttawaRestos

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4.0

We were given a 2 seat table on a night when they were a little understaffed, service was still great. As for the food, it's good but I think I'd rather spend the same money (maybe even a little less) at Bar Lupulus next door. Both for the flavors & the decor.View more

Jan 02, 2024
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4.0

Everything was quite good. Just the chocolate fondue is too cold. it should be warmer when it is served.View more

Dec 19, 2023
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4.0

Steak was served on green beans which allowed it to cool down a bit more than I like. Flavor was greatView more

Dec 19, 2023
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2.0

I want to start by saying how excited I was to be dining at absinthe Unfortunately, my experience was not pleasurable at all. Our reservations were for 6:15 PM December 13, 2023. We were a party of four. My husband & I were excited to try the tasting menu. $90 per person. It consist of three seafood appetizers followed by butternut squash soup the main was Beef Wellington. We didn't want to ruin our appetites before the mains arrived. We shared our apps with our guests. I took about an hour to get out our little apps. Then another 30 minutes to get our bowls of butternut squash soup. The soup was so spicy I couldn't take more than one small spoonful. My husband loves spicy food but could only finish a quarter of the amount. When the almost full bowls of soup went back to the kitchen. Nobody inquired if there was a problem. We then along with our guests, proceeded to wait another two hours before our mains came out. By this time, so hungry, I had a full-blown migraine. & was not able to eat a thing. While, the other quests ate their food I sat there. My food untouched again not a single staff. Member inquired whether there was a problem if I needed help, & I could not even get anybody's attention. Not what you expect when you're paying $90 for your meal. They simply came over picked up the empty plates asked if I'd liked mine to go. I replied yes because I simply love my neighbors dog. Very sad. Very very disappointing. Another thing to mention we were very close to the kitchen. I think that was our only blessing because it was so cold in there. We would've froze to death if we were near the doors.View more

Dec 14, 2023
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5.0

We celebrated my sisters 30th birthday for the 30th time. The service & food were outstanding. I looked around & saw that everyone sitting at the other tables looked happy also. Loved the set menu for large groups. Quality & selection were outstanding. The price was awesome also.View more

Dec 14, 2023
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5.0

Came here for the Absinthe & not disappointed .. steak was excellent too 👌View more

Dec 06, 2023
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5.0

Great food, great vibe, great service, all around recommend to anyone!View more

Nov 25, 2023
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5.0

Love it!View more

Nov 23, 2023
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5.0

First time visiting with friends & will definitely be back. Food was fantastic. Make reservationsView more

Nov 09, 2023
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5.0

Visited tonight with our corporate group of 20+, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the dinner! We landed at this spot for dinner because they were surprisingly one of few restaurants that would accept a reservation of 20+ people on a Wednesday night. The food was delicious, portions were good, drinks were made well, & service was prompt. (Only downfall is that they have limited vegetarian options) Their salmon entree is a MUST-TRY! Had we not come here for tonight's dinner, we likely wouldn't have tried found this place... but I'd definitely recommend it!View more

Nov 01, 2023
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5.0

This is one of our favourite restaurants in Ottawa! The food is always amazing, the service is attentive. Prices are very reasonable & an excellent value. Already looking forward to our next visit!View more

Oct 21, 2023
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Amazing restaurant. Definately one of my new favorites in Ottawa. The steak frites was delicious & cooked perfectly! The "From The Sea" appetizer is a must! Great service & good atmosphere as well.View more

Oct 14, 2023
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5.0

Very good food, very accommodating staff, very cozy ambiance!View more

Oct 08, 2023
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3.0

Beautiful setting, servers were very nice & attentive! Would definitely go there for just a drink again, as my mocktail was very tasty.
However, bill was way too expensive for the quality received — the food was not very good at all IMHO (was pretty disappointed with the main course especially: tiny fatty steak + skinny sad-looking beans + soggy undercooked fries). Maybe other mains are better, but they were all pitifully small for their price.View more

Sep 30, 2023
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Went for Beef Wellington & unfortunately couldn't get it, then decided to go with the 3 course menu, food was simply amazing, drinks were good & our waiter Jose was awesome. Would definitely recommend this place.View more

Sep 11, 2023
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5.0

We dined here for a special birthday celebration recently. My salmon dish was delicious. My guys both had steak frites. It's what they always order if they aren't getting the amazing burger. Consistly prepared food is why we keep coming back.View more

Sep 07, 2023
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4.0

Had dinner for two. The location is convenient, the décor is nice & the overall feel of the restaurant is one of cleanliness. Our server, Mitchell, was friendly & attentive but still gave us space to chat & talk. The salads were fresh with a dressing that balanced the oil & vinegar perfectly. Our steaks were melt in the mouth tender & cooked perfectly (medium rare for me, medium for my dinning companion). The one (slight) disappointment was the sugar decorations on the mousse which were slightly over-done & burnt (not in a good way). Definitely recommended for a relaxing meal out.
Have also been with a larger group & had a wonderful time.View more

Sep 05, 2023
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