Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar
3.1/5
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Come savor a delectable creation at Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar. They are open late all week. You can get there by car. Payments by Visa, MasterCard and Interac are recognized.

Restaurant type

  • Coffee Shop,

Cuisine type

  • French,
  • Fusion,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
1208 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2Z7
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  • $11 To $25,

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Menu & Prices

THREE COURSE LUNCH SPECIAL MENU - Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar

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Artisanal Greens Salad

Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette, Toasted Pepitas, Parmesan ~ Pepitas, Parmesan, Vinaigrette au Thym et Citron

$9.00

Soup

Benevolent Burger

Sharp Cheddar, Double Smoked Bacon, House Made Brioche Bun, House Cut Frites, Salad ~ Cheddar Fort, Bacon, Brioche Maison, Frites Maison*, Salade Since 2011 Absinthe has donated $1 from every burger sold to Cornerstone Housing for Women ~ - Depuis 2011, Absinthe fait un don de 1$ pour chaque hamburger vendu à lorganisme Cornerstone Housing for Women

$15.00

Trout Niçoise

Seared Trout, Green Beans, Olives, Hard Boiled Egg, Anchovy, Peppers, Potatoes ~ Truite Saisie, Haricots Verts, Olives, Poivrons, Anchois, Pommes de Terre, Œuf Dur

$16.00

Beef Stroganoff

Sautéed Beef , Mushroom, Sour Cream, Dill and Brandy Sauce, Spätzle ~ Bœuf Sauté, Sauce aux Champignons, Crème Sure, Aneth et Eau-de-vie, Spätzle

$15.00

Absinthe Steak-Frites

Grilled Hanger Steak Medium Rare, House Cut Frites, Salad ~ Onglet Grillé Medium Saignant, Frites Maison, Salade

$16.00

Croque

Black Forest Ham, Emmenthal Cheese, House Brioche, Mixed Green Salad ~ Jambon Forêt Noire, Fromage Emmenthal, Brioche, Salade Verte

$15.00

Appetizers MENU - Absinthe Cafe Resto Bar

Yellow Fin Tuna Ceviche

Guacamole, Candied Jalapeños, Achiote Rice Crackers

$15.00

Venison Tartare

Brioche Toast, Béarnaise Aioli, Crispy Capers, Quail Egg, Frisée Caesar Salad

$15.00

Rideau Pines Tomatoes

Andalusian Gazpacho, Grilled Cheese Soldiers, Tomato Salad, Basil Vinaigrette

$13.00

Seared Quail

Peanut Crusted Breast, Chicken Fried Legs, Crispy Wontons, Star Anise Reduction

$15.00

Charcuterie

Terrine, Maple Pork Pogo, Grebiche, Duck Speck, Chicken Liver Parfait

$15.00

Mids

Mixed Greens Salad

Toasted Pepitas, Parmesan, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

$9.00

Soup

Chilled Asparagus Velouté, Fennel Bavarois, Garlic Chips

$8.00

Mains

Benevolent Burger

Smoked Bacon, Thousand Islands Dressing, Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips, Bacon and Mushroom Poutine, Salad - $1 goes to Cornerstone Housing for Women

$24.00

Cashew Crusted Grilled Swordfish

Vegetable Stir Fry, Green Curry and Coconut Sauce, Radish and Scallion Salad

$28.00

Mariposa Farm Duck

Rideau Pines Squash Purée, Heirloom Carrots, Orange Caramel Jus, Pistachios

$32.00

Absinthe Steak Frites

Hanger Steak Served Medium Rare, Frites, Horseradish Aïoli, Sautéed Green Beans

$25.00

Roasted Chicken Breast

Goat Cheese and Kale Stuffing, Root Vegetable Gratin, Sauce Robert

$25.00

Cauliflower and Parmesan Tortellini

Poached Egg, Sautéed Mushrooms and Kale, White Wine Butter Sauce

$27.00

Trio of Québécois Cheeses

Cortland Apple Chutney, Cranberry Walnut Bread (90grams)

Le Blackburn

Organic Raw Cows Milk Cheddar

Bleu dElisabeth

Blue Cheese, Unpasteurized, Cows Milk

Sauvagine

Soft, Washed Rind, Cows Milk

Desserts

Ice Cream

A Trio of Homemade Goodness

Warm Dark Chocolate Fondant

Dark Chocolate, Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce

Crème Brûlée

Dessert Sampler

Chocolate Fondant, Lemon Tart, Profiterole, Crème Brûlée

Profiteroles

Choux, Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce

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Decor was nice. We came in to a completely empty...

Decor was nice. We came in to a completely empty restaurant, with a reservation for 2 and were seated at a table for 2. Many other "2's" after us, seemingly without reservations were seated at more spacious tables for 4. I could not find anything on the menu that was not either red meat or laden with fat. I started to order the duck (knowing it is usually greasy) but the waitress informed me it would be cooked medium-rare. I didn't think that would go down well, greasy half-raw poultry, so opted for the quail instead, even though it was wrapped in bacon & stuffed with ricotta. It came served with beets (does anybody really like beets?), carrots and a cauliflower pate that I didn't find very palatable. The quail was tasty but left a greasy film in my mouth and a bit of a heavy greasy feeling in my stomach. We ended by sharing the maple tart and chocolate fondant, both served with a miniscule scoop of ice cream. Both were tasty but VERY rich. I didn't get halfway home before the goosebumps and stomach flipping started. I spent $98 (one table d'hote steak, one quail a la carte, 2 drinks, 2 desserts, no booze) and half the evening in the W.C. emptying my colon (involuntarily). Not worth it! Sorry, enjoyed it more last time, but won't be back.

Atmosphere: 2/5
Food: 1/5
Service: 2/5
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Restaurantica12
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We arrived for dinner and was greeted he hostess...

We arrived for dinner and was greeted he hostess who sat us by the side window. After sitting for a while, our server finally came to see if we would like drinks. We ordered two martinis. It took a while for our drink but when we finally got them. one of the "common" martinis tasted like it was bartender's first and she did't put the proper mixture of alcohol. We returned the drink. The waiter then asks us if we wanted more to drink and we then requested menus after 20 mintues!!! There was some confusion to the menu (table haute vs pre, mi etc). After another twenty minutes, we decided if it was this bad to get served for food, it would take just as long to get our dinner! We paid for our martini and left. Not very good service, lacking great staff and ambiance could be better for this restaurant. Will not recommend or return.

Atmosphere: 1/5
Food: 1/5
Service: 1/5
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Restaurantica12
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The wife and I loved it. Good food and not...

The wife and I loved it. Good food and not pretentious. Heard they're moving to Wellington to a bigger location. Looking forward to that.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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I really like this place. I'm really surprised...

I really like this place. I'm really surprised about the other reviews since I go often and have always had a really great meal and nice service. Love the three course option and the wine paring.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
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We had a great time at absinthe. The food is...

We had a great time at absinthe. The food is amazing (I love that they pair the wine with the food) and service was friendly and competent. This is my friends and I new favorite place.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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This fine dining establishment in Ottawa’s trendy Hintonburg neighbourhood is known for its award-winning chef and founder's penchant for supporting the community and local producers. The menu features predominantly French dishes, but with a worldly influence, and the burger is made from hanger steak trim from Ottawa's O'Brien farms. Available at lunch and dinner, the signature Benevolent Burger has changed over the years and is currently a double patty behemoth served with smoked bacon, cheddar and ranch sauce. True to its name, $1 from every burger sold is donated to a local women's shelter.

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