Where the performance begins!

Enjoy the perfect blend of fine dining and artistic ambience in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The canal-side view and exquisite menu make Le Café the ideal place to go for any occasion: a business luncheon, before a performance or a night on the town.

Savour the true flavors of Canada and experience the best in contemporary Canadian cuisine. Depending on the season you may find wonderful Canadian products such as Sea Farmed East Coast or Wild West Coast Salmon, Arctic Sable or Caribou, AAA Alberta Beef, local free range chicken or duck and vegetables from the gardens of Southern Ontario. We are also proud to offer an inspired selection of Canadian wines for you to choose from.

Call early to make your reservations:
(613) 594-5127.

Le Café Winter Hours:
Monday to Friday: 12:00 to 14:00 & 17:30
Saturday: 17:30

MENUS
Menu

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L u n c h e o n
Appetizers

Our Daily Soup Preparation
Seasonally Inspired
$7

Coast to Coast Canadian Seafood Chowder
House Milk Bread
$8

Salad of Tender Greens
Caramelized Onion and Local Honey Vinaigrette
$9

Pressed Confit of Brome Lake Duck, Arugula and Frisée Salad
Poached Quails Egg, Potato Straw
$15

The Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, Hand-Cut Bacon
**Anchovies Optional
$14

Le Café’s Canadian Maritime Seafood Caesar
Grilled East Coast Salmon, Scallops and Shrimp
$18

NAC Classic Steak Salad
Slivers of Quick Seared Alberta Beef Strips Served on Tender Greens with Toasted Sesame Seeds and a Mirin Soy Glaze
$17

 

Main courses

Wild B.C. Salmon Gravlax, Double Smoked N.B. Salmon
Smoked Local Trout, Appropriate Garnished
$16

Atlantic Snow Crab Frittata
Baby Spinach, Fresh Tarragon, Lemon Zest
$16

House Made Charcuterie Platter
Duck Terrine, Pork Rillette, Chicken Liver Pâte, Jamon Serrano Moutard, Pickled Beets, Gerkins
$16

Sage Scented Pumpkin Ravioli
Hazelnut Cream Sauce, Sundried Cranberries, Wilted Arugula, Toasted Sesame Seeds
$17

Whole Wheat Hand-Rolled Fettuccini, Grilled Aubergine, Broccoli
Roasted Red Pepper Concassé, Light Pesto Cream Sauce
$16

Grilled Calf Liver
Caramelized Onions, Crisp Spaek Bacon
$19

BBQ Alberta Ribeye Steak
Beaus Beer and Caraway Scented Onion Relish
$22

Maple and Cider Brined Ontario Pork Tenderloin
Gingered Orchard Apple Compote, Chinese Five Spiced Pan Jus
$18

Pan Seared Loin of Kanata Farmed Elk
Juniper Berries and Cassis Reduction
$24

Chevre Noire Crusted Ontario Turkey Scaloppini
Dijon Sage Pan Jus
$18

Large North American White Shrimp
Kaffir Lime Red Curry Sauce
$22

Grilled ‘Northern Harvest’ N.B Salmon
Dill Remoulade
$18

 

D i n n e r
Soups, Salads, Appetizers

Our Daily Soup Preparation
Seasonally Inspired
$7

Coast to Coast Canadian Seafood Chowder
House Milk Bread
$8

Salad of Tender Greens
Caramelized Onion and Local Honey Vinaigrette
$9

Pressed Confit of Brome Lake Duck, Arugula and Frisée Salad
Poached Quails Egg, Potato Straw
$14

The Classic Caesar Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Freshly Grates Parmesan Cheese, Hand Cut Bacon
** Anchovies Optional
$10

Le Café’s Canadian Maritime Seafood Caesar
Grilled East Coast Salmon, Scallops, and Shrimp
$13

Wild B.C. Salmon Gravlax, Double Smoked N.B. Salmon
Smoked Local Trout , Appropriate Garnishes
$15

Pan Seared “Champs d’Elisé Farm” Foie Gras
Banana Bread French Toast, Balsamic Glaze
$19

House Made Charcuterie Platter for 2
Duck Terrine, Pork Rillette, Chicken Liver Pâte, Jamon Serrano Moutard, Pickled Beets, Gerkins
$16

 

Main courses

Sage Scented Pumpkin Ravioli
Hazelnut Cream Sauce, Sundried Cranberries, Wilted Arugula, Toasted Sesame Seeds
$24

Whole Wheat Hand-Rolled Fettuccini, Grilled Aubergine, Broccoli
Roasted Red Pepper Concassé, Light Pesto Cream Sauce
$23

Pan Roasted Breast of Quebec Duck
Manitoba Wild Rice and Duck Confit Cabbage Roll, Forest Mushroom Sauce
$32

Maple and Cider Brined Ontario Pork Tenderloin
Gingered Orchard Apple Compote, Chinese Five Spiced Pan Jus
$28

Roasted Rack of Lamb
Coriander Mint Pesto
$34

Pan Seared Loin of Kanata Farmed Elk
Juniper Berries, Cassis Reduction and Roasted Chestnuts
$36

Grilled Calf Liver
Caramelized Onions, Crisp Spaek Bacon
$29

Grilled Canadian Fillet Mignon
VSOP Cognac, Pink Peppercorn Sauce
$35

Large North American White Shrimp
Kaffir Lime Red Curry Sauce
$32

Grilled ‘Northern Harvest’ N.B Salmon
Dill Remoulade
$29

 

Dessert

Baked Granny Smith Apple
Roasted Pecans with Caramel Sauce
$8

Chocolate Chai Cheesecake
Bing Cherry Compote
$8

K.W. “Snow Eggs”
Soft Caramelized Meringue, Vanilla Sauce, Orange Confit and Preserved Fruits
$8

Niagara Ice Wine Brandy Crème Brûlée
Almond Crisp
$8

Newfoundland Screech Rum Cake With Fruit
Steeped in Honey and Lime with Crème Fraîche
$8

Grand Marnier and Dark Chocolate Dome
Sauce Anglaise and Raspberry Coulis
$8

Flourless Mocha Torte
$8

Three Cheeses from the Charlevoix Region
Mamirolle, Fleurmier, Ciel de Charlevoix
Home-Made Dried Fruit Bread, Candied Nuts and Apricot Compote
$12

Freshly Made Ices and Ice Creams

British Columbian Raspberry Sherbet
$7

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
$7

Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
$7

*** All Deserts are made at the NAC Pastry Shop ***

Tea: Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Orange Pekoe, Tisanes
$2.75

Coffee, NAC blend
$2.75

Café au lait
$4.25

Cappuccino
$4.25

Espresso
$3.25 (Dbl. $4.25)

Decaffeinated espresso
$3.25 (Dbl. $4.25)

Call now for reservations: (613) 594-5127