Here are a few addresses to try out, with your eyes closed:

• Di Rienzo’s Grocery. A small deli known to locals for making the best sandwiches in town. What’s more, prices are very affordable;
• El Camino, for excellent Mexican food;
• Boulangerie L’Art-is-in. For its pizzas, sourdough breads, burgers, pastries, and croissants that impress even the French;
• Copper Spirits & Sights, the Andaz terrace. It overlooks a superb view of Ottawa and the ByWard Market;
• The Grand Pizzeria and Bar. We go there for the wood-fired pizza and the beer and wine, which are discounted during market hours;
• Sidedoor and its indoor Ceylonta terrace on West Somerset Street. It’s a restaurant that doesn’t look like much, but serves absolutely delicious Sri Lankan food.

Gourmets will surely appreciate these good addresses:

• T.O.W.N. An intimate bistro with modern, tasty cuisine;
• Two Six Ate. For creative dishes that look as good as they taste;
• Fairouz Cafe. A great Lebanese restaurant;
• Riviera. Excellent food, served in a century-old building;
• Beckta Dining & Wine, very high-end. It is regularly listed as one of the best restaurants in Canada.

Finally, here are some other restaurant suggestions to suit all tastes:

• Chez Lucien;
• Corner Peach;
• The Prescott;
• Louis Pizza;
• Tavern on the Falls.

For your spending in restaurants and bars, don’t forget to use one of these credit cards, which earn you 5 points per dollar spent:

• American Express Cobalt^® Card
• National Bank World Elite Mastercard

There are several Marriott hotels in Ottawa. In Canada, Marriott Bonvoy is the most attractive loyalty program for free hotel nights. In fact, there are two Marriott Bonvoy credit cards issued by American Express, which allow you to accumulate numerous points in the blink of an eye.