Benny's Bistro - Ottawa

Very good brunch experience! Went with a friend and we had the french toast salmon gravlax. French toast was pretty good the rhubarb compote was tart and complimented the sweetness of the toast very well. Texture of the toast was also good. The standout was definitely the gravlax, each component came together to make a very well balanced and tasty meal, and the potatoes were simply amazing. Would go back just for the potatoes honestly. We also tried the croissants however they were not as good as the brunch food and were a bit dense.

Went to Benny’s Bistro on a recommendation. My friend and I went for Brunch. I had the savory buckwheat crepe, my friend had the poached eggs with potatoes au gratin. Food was excellent, and stood out against the simple bistro backdrop. Would definitely go again.

I’ve been here several times. It’s the best brunch I’ve had in Ottawa (and Montreal even). It’s worth the wait, and prices are totally reasonable for what you get.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this small little bistro. Tucked away inside the French Baker (excellent macarons there by the way), Benny's Bistro has a home kitchen/avant garde kind of feel to it. It's cozy, but the decor and the brightly painted walls give it a touch of something special. The lunch is quite good, quality ingredients and very simple but good (love the sandwich), but it's not so amazing that I would recommend this place off the top of my head for brunch.

Had a lovely breakfast, myself the frittata and my friend the French toast! European feel, casual atmosphere, open kitchen. Excellent coffee as well.