das lokal

best restaurant experience we've had in a long time!. who would have thought such an amazing restaurant could exist in a repurposed kfc?

from the funky rustic decor to the amazing food and drinks, the experience was so worth it! this was the first time in a long time that the starter cocktails actually had alcohol in them. sick and tired of watered down drinks. everything we ordered was exceptionally creative in presentation, taste and texture. the biggest surprise was a dessert with cubed squash, whipped cream and other ingredients that tasted almost like the best pumpkin pie we've ever had! service was amazing, never in your face but very knowledgable, helpful and fast but never rushed. even the bartender was great when she whipped up a surprise spanish type coffee although it wasn't on the menu. turned out whatever she, should be on the menu as it was amazing and they didn't even gouge us when the bill came...impressed!

highly recommended!

chicken liver mousse + anything pickled + crostini = tasty. the rabbit rillette in the centre doesn't look like a rillette on the plate but tastes heavenly with a touch of moustard. the most disappointing part was the buffalo "bacon" which i guess was my own fault for going in with such high expectations because it just tasted like less salty bacon. overall not bad but it feels like there needs to be something creamy on this plate to balance the meat and acid components, like a cheese or something of the sort.

small menu that needs no apologies. the rabbit was moist and flavourful with so many great savoury ingredients that enhance the taste. the venison goulash was rich and sweet. this is not your german beer hall but a more sophistated glimpse of german cuisine. you may not leave stuffed but you will have a memorable meal. guten appetit

loved it! we will definitely be back :). my friends and i went here last night for some late night drinks/food. we got there late, and the kitchen was closed, so we didn't order anything from the menu, but they were still doing cheese and dessert. we each ordered our own chef's choice cheese board - so good and so much food provided for a modest price. we also enjoyed their drinks - gin caesar was delicious!

the ambiance and decor is wonderful - such a cosy place with so much character. there was also a live piano player - very nice touch. i will definitely return. great value in the prices.

das lokal is wonderful. the service is friendly, professional and timely. the cocktail menu is fulsome and unique for ottawa. the food, dinner and brunch, is delicious: simple, soul-warming and well-prepared. on top of everything, the ambiance and decor is relaxed and cool, which is hard to find in ottawa. highly recommended.

very delicious food and great service. waiters were very attentive. they also had a great pianist playing live. i had the baked cod and my husband the t-pork. great ambiance too.

loved the setup and atmosphere. there was a pianist playing on thursday evening (not sure if this is always the case). i had the scallops appetizer. it was almost perfect! the flavours blended extremely well (even with the orange segments which i thought were an odd choice), and the plate was visually appealing. the only negative is that the scallops were rather cold. but i honestly still think about the dish a week later. secondly, i had the spatzle (app size - which was a generous portion). it was very good, but not overwhelmingly impressive after the scallops. overall, a great dinner. will definitely go back.

the atmosphere was very relaxed and the restaurant had great decor. our server was very knowledgable and friendly. the food was excellent. i had the lamb and was very impressed. the prices are a bit steep but you get what you pay for and the quality was excellent.

came here for brunch yesterday, and i tried their savory board, which was a salad, potatoes, bratwurst, bacon, and a frittata.

the salad was a fairly mild & simple, but tasty dressing, which was good to balance out all the rich & savory flavours on the board. the potatoes were okay, i would say about average. the frittata i believe was spinach, and it didn't blow me away. the bacon was thick cut and not fatty, but perfectly cooked and had a lot more flavour than i was used to seeing. the bratwurst was juicy and delicious, and the board cake with 2 types of mustard (one grainy, one not) which paired excellently with them. the portion size was okay, but i didn't find it exactly generous for the price, but the overall quality & presentation were quite good.

the coffee they served was great, some of the better coffee i've had in a restaurant.

the decor was interesting and unique, i quite liked the ambiance.

the service wasn't the best, in my opinion. there were only 2 servers in and the place was quite busy. it took quite a while to be able to.place our order, but we had been waiting for someone. i had to specifically ask for more coffee, as when the food came, my cup was empty and she did not offer more. she came back to check on how everything was, and then i asked for more coffee, and by the time it came out, we had already finished eating. we also had to specifically flag down the server to get the bills.

overall, i would go back, they have a fairly unique menu with interesting options, and i'd like to try some of their different offerings.

returned to das lokal and loved it loved it loved it. spätzle noodles with veal. a delight. perfection on a plate as we're the desserts. and the mood and the super cuban pianist. excellent. austrian chef here has done amazing things!!!

today my my spouse and i had the best brunch experience to date at das lokal. we ended up their by sheer luck and were so happy we did.

there is a steady flow of people going in and out of the restaurant. it's warm and welcoming and there were people of all ages. the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable of the dishes. the ash was excellent and the bacon, simply divine. i must also mention the coffee that ranks hight up there: rich and smooth.

all the flavors on the plate complement eachother beautifully giving the meal great taste and depth. every ingredient on the plate is there to serve a purpose: it's fun to mix them in different ways and play with our taste buds. outstanding!

a small restaurant with an outdoor patio that features a piano. the food, cocktails, and service were all outstanding. it is a great place to get a bottle of wine and charcuterie board to split with friends.

i went to this place not knowing what to expect and at first glance it is very warm and inviting. beautiful style and nice servers. we were a group of 7 ladies here for drinks and dinner and a big catch up (as friends were in from toronto). cocktails were delicious and besides the fact we were 'shushed' by a table of elderly folk it was a nice dining experience. as the restaurant boasts their cocktail menu, we thought it would be safe for a bit of a rowdy (30+) table, but without being rude the crowd was somewhat older and maybe not the best for a boozy meal. our food was small portions for price but very tasty and gorgeous presentation. i would take my parent here for a nice meal but not take a big group of friends next time.

we came in and thought it would be good, and the food looked very good too... however the waitress was so very rude to us, we didn't even order any food and left.

i found the restaurant by accident and have fallen in love. it have been there for breakfast lunch and dinner and the food and drinks are consistently incredible!