Joy On Sussex - Ottawa

The interior is adorned with numerous chandeliers and large-scale artwork, creating an elegant atmosphere that's perfect for enjoying champagne and cocktails. While the drinks are on the pricier side, the kitchen closes early, so it's best to visit primarily for drinks.

The atmosphere is lovely for a private party—very upscale—and I particularly enjoyed the music selection. At the event, we had a meat and cheese platter along with some delightful little cakes. However, drinks are rather expensive and the kitchen closes unusually early, before 9:00 pm, if I recall correctly. Nevertheless, it's not surprising, as this venue seems to cater more to nightlife than to dining.

This is one of the rare non-hipster spots where a girl can dress up and enjoy herself. I adore the chandeliers and the amazing salads they offer. It's one of the few elegant and appealing venues in such a beautiful location. It's the perfect place for a girls' night out, featuring stunning interiors that make it one of the most beautiful restaurants in Ottawa.

We were here for a private party. The staff was very attentive. The appetizers were very tasty and I looked forward to them being repeated. I liked the decor.

Seen both positive and negative reviews for MTR, but this review is based purely on my own one time experience. The restaurant has a really nice interior, but also a nice little patio that backs onto the Byward Market courtyard. The menu had a nice mixture of Russian staples borscht, flights of vodka, Russian beer etc) and interesting twists. Sandwiches and salads are in the low teens, cocktails are $11 12, and they have a pretty substantial sampling of teas. I ordered a glass of red sangria $7.50) which was nice. Had a grilled veggie wrap that definitely surprised me I'm used to getting some sort of balsamic combination of peppers and zucchini, but this wrap came with sweet potato, goat cheese, beets, and pickled veggies. It was delicious. Service was decent.