By John Galt
Ottawa, Ontario, is
Canada's capital, and it is home to some of Canada's premiere arts venues along with a vibrant nightlife scene. The international flair of Ottawa also provides for a wide array of ethnic restaurant selections each concentrated within its area of Ottawa. The Dalhousie area of Ottawa is where diners go to satisfy their cravings for authentic Indian cuisine.
Sitar Indian Restaurant
Sitar Indian Restaurant is located in the Dalhousie section of Ottawa. This restaurant offers traditional Indian fare, and its signature dishes include saag lamb and spicy butter chicken. Sitar has a casual environment, and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Take-out is available along with delivery within the Dalhousie area.
Sitar Indian Restaurant
417 Rideau St.
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5Y9, Canada
(613) 789-7979
Shafali
Shafali has been pleasing Indian food aficionados in Dalhousie since 1997. According to Ottawakiosk.com, Shafali's specialties include matar paneer, lamb korma and tandoori chicken. This restaurant is open for dinner only and is closed on Mondays. Xpresso, a socially conscious organic coffee shop, is also on-site, along with the Shafali Bazaar, which sells Indian groceries and take-out food including their famous "curry in a hurry."
Shafali
308 Dalhousie St.
Ottawa, ON
K1N 7E7, Canada
(613) 789-9188
shafali.com
Haveli Indian
Haveli Indian has been a staple of Dalhousie Indian cuisine since 1984. According to American Airlines Magazine, local celebrities including singer Bryan Adams are known to frequent this establishment. Haveli Indian offers diners a wide selection of fare including seekh kabob, spicy sambar and murg korma. This restaurant is open daily for dinner and offers a daily lunch buffet. A special dinner buffet is served on Sunday nights only. As of 2010, prices for main dishes at Haveli Indian ranged from $15 to $28.
Haveli Indian
39 Clarence St.
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5P4, Canada
(613) 241-1700
haveli.com
Govindas Vegetarian Buffet
Govinda's Vegetarian Buffet is located within the Hare Krishna Temple in the Dalhousie area of Ottawa, and it is open Monday through Friday for dinner. Govinda's was opened in 1981, and it is Ottawa's oldest vegetarian restaurant. The inexpensive buffet features hot and cold vegetarian Indian fare served in a sparsely decorated alcohol and smoke-free environment. As of 2010, the price for the all-you-can-eat buffet was approximately $7.
Govindas Vegetarian Buffet
212 Somerset St.
Ottawa, ON K1N 6V4, Canada
(613) 565-6544
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About the Author:
John Galt is a new writer with primarily a financial industry background. A serial entrepreneur, Galt has written an abundance of business-related documents along with marketing proposals, speeches and handbooks. Galt has a Bachelor of Arts from NYU in international affairs.
