1 Elgin

Name: 1 Elgin
Address: 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ottawa, CA
Telephone: 16135945127

Restaurants ·Ottawa ·$$$$ ·Closed

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About

1 Elgin is the National Arts Centre’s contemporary Canadian restaurant at 1 Elgin Street in Ottawa, by the Rideau Canal.

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What's on here

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Why go

Bannock and rhubarb bread pudding with sumac, Saskatoon berry compote and maple.
Pre-show dinners and cocktails by the Rideau Canal.

Opening hours

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MondayClosed

Tuesday11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00

Wednesday11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00

Thursday11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00

Friday11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00

Saturday17:00 – 21:00

SundayClosed

Good to know

LunchDinnerFree WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailableParking AvailableReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible

Dishes to try Booking a table Atmosphere

Dishes to try

Daily-baked milk buns and focaccia with seasonal butter.
Sweet corn velouté with mini venison meatballs, sumac and parmesan tuile.
Three sister fritters with spruce and white pine aioli.
Floral salad with rose, mint and goat cheese pesto, raspberry, apple and orange blossom vinaigrette.
Ploughman’s platter with house terrine, smoked turkey, pickled vegetables, cheese and sourdough bread.
Caesar salad with Baby Gem lettuce, seasonal greens, pecorino Verona, maple bacon and anchovy.
Mushroom toast with smoked whipped gouda, Jerusalem artichoke chip and mushroom herb jus.
Burger with smoked bacon jam, gouda and a potato bun.
Celeriac katsu with turmeric-poached pears, roasted Jerusalem artichokes and almond-miso foam.
Roasted cauliflower rigatoni with anchovy butter, capers, chili, lemon and Pecorino Verona.
Saskatoon berry and blueberry mousse with white pine sorbet and pine shortbread crumble.
Flourless chocolate torte with raspberry and rose sorbet, pear, mint and sumac pâte de fruit.
Sweet corn crème brûlée with forest powder popcorn.
Three Canadian cheeses with crostini, house-made crackers and candied nuts.

Booking a table

To reserve, call +1 613-594-5127.

Atmosphere

A full bar serves alcoholic drinks.

Good for

Families Highchairs are available.

Shorts

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

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Where

1 Elgin Street, Ottawa

Website: nac-cna.ca/en/1elgin
Phone: 16135945127

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Questions and answers

What are 1 Elgin’s opening hours?

Opening hours for Tuesday–Friday: Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:30–14:00 and 17:00–21:00; Thursday and Friday, 11:30–14:00.

Is parking available at 1 Elgin?

Yes, parking is available.

Is Wi-Fi available at 1 Elgin?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.

Where can I see 1 Elgin’s menu?

View the restaurant’s menu: https://nac-cna.ca/en/1elgin/menu

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