15 Delicious Takeout Dishes To Try On Your Next Trip To Ottawa

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There's never a shortage of great food in Ottawa. And now, more than ever, local restaurants are offering takeout and delivery options to enjoy from the comfort of your home or hotel room. Here's a list of our favourite takeout dishes in the city.

1. This sourdough pizza from Art-is-in Bakery that'll taste great no matter how you slice it.

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Enjoy a pan while you curl up for a binge session of your latest show or host a small and intimate family game night. And if you're looking for a drink to pair it with, the bar menu is filled with beers from local breweries.

2. This Eggs Benny dish from Chesterfield's Gastro Diner that'll satisfy your brunch cravings with just a couple bites.

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Brunch is never complete without a cocktail, but Chesterfield's has you covered. Choose among a mimosa, a screwdriver, or prosecco to add a refreshing and boozy drink to your meal. Bring your dish back to bed, so you can enjoy brunch in bed.

3. This buttermilk fried quail from Play Food & Wine that'll bring a Southern-inspired dish to your Canadian table.

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Play Food & Wine offers a mix of small and large food items on their menu, so you can choose to sample a couple of app-sized dishes (like this fried quail) or indulge in a single scrumptious dish instead. And they recommend a wine to drink with each dish, so you can have a private wine tasting session from your hotel room.

4. This pint of ginger and ground-cherry ice cream from Moo Shu Ice Cream that is a perfect combination of sugar, spice, and everything nice.

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This ice cream is inspired by a classic Cantonese dessert and is made with zesty ginger juice and ground-cherry jam from a local farm just outside of Ottawa. You can also choose from 20 other flavours. There are traditional flavours like Hawaiian vanilla bean or vegan chocolate, and more unique flavours like matcha green tea or honeyed lavender and earl grey. Plus, you can grab a pack of their flaxseed waffle cones to make your own double- or triple-scoop ice cream in your hotel room. Or try other ice cream treats, like a dipped bar or a choco taco, which is a waffle shell filled with ice cream and dipped in chocolate. That's what I'm taco-ing about!

5. This bowl of spaghetti and meatballs from North & Navy that'll take your taste buds on a trip to Northern Italy.

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North & Navy serves up authentic Italian cuisine with dishes like polpette, heirloom tomatoes and ricotta salad, and a decadent tiramisu you won't regret trying. The only way you could make this better is by adding a bottle of Italian white wine. Oh, wait, they've got that, too.

6. A double cheeseburger from the King Eddy with a special mayo sauce you'll wonder how you lived so long without trying.

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This is comfort food at its finest, and it's only one item on this giant menu. We see that all-day breakfast section. Complete this classic meal with a drink that'll remind you of your childhood like a milkshake or a soda float. Remember those?

7. This Tuna Tataki Niçoise salad from Absinthe that adds a Japanese twist to a classically French dish.

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If you're looking for a wine to pair it with, try the Domaine Saint Michel. It's a French red wine that'll complement your French dish. Turn on some music en français and enjoy the views of the capital city from your hotel room.

8. A Tex-Mex bowl from Pure Kitchen Ottawa that'll taste so good, you won't want to share.

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A Tex-Mex bowl has never looked so magical, and it's only one dish off this vegetarian menu. This scratch kitchen restaurant uses fresh and natural ingredients to make everything from smoothies and cold-pressed juices to rice bowls and desserts. They even offer a list of cocktails and local wines, if you're in the mood for a drink.

9. This tasty vegan treat from Maverick's Donut Company that'll make your day a hole lot better.

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You could get one, but they come in dozens for a reason. There are a couple flavours to choose from and a bunch of non-vegan options, too. You can mix and match your donuts with classic flavours like honey glazed and cinnamon sugar. Or take a walk on the wild side and try unique flavours like maple bacon and pecan pie.

10. This pilsner from Flora Hall Brewing that'll come straight to your door, so you can enjoy the taste of your favourite on-tap brew from the comfort of your own hotel room.

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They offer six different brews, but some sell out quickly because they're just that good.

11. This gua bao from Gongfu Bao that substitutes pork belly for tofu, making it a vegan-friendly take on a Taiwanese dish.

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This dish is what vegan dreams are made of! There are tons of other vegan-friendly options on the menu, like a sriracha rice bowl, kale salad, and a deep-fried bao called mantou. They also offer three more styles of bao, so you can choose between a pork, beef, or chicken filling.

12. This lamb gyro from Evoo Kitchen that'll have you saying, "gimme a pita that!"

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If you're craving a taste of Mediterranean cuisine, this gyro will get your taste buds to Greece. Grab a bottle of Greek wine and brush up on your knowledge of Greek mythology by watching a flick on your television.

13. This burrito bowl from Zak's Cantina that'll spice up your life (and taste buds) in the best possible way.

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Zak's Cantina offers other Mexican-style favourites like nachos, quesadillas, and tacos. We should also mention that deep-fried Mars bars are a thing; so if you're deciding whether or not to get dessert, the answer is always "yes".

14. This lobster spaghetti from Riviera that's pretty much the most decadent pasta-to-go experience ever.

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Pair your pasta with a nice Negroni cocktail to complete your meal. It's already premixed, so you won't need bartending skills or equipment to make a drink. Just pour and enjoy it from anywhere in the city.

15. And finally, this rich chocolate gelato from Stella Luna Gelato Cafe that'll satisfy any sweet tooth.

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You can choose from over a dozen other gelato flavours like salted caramel or bourbon butter pecan, so you can sample a little bit of everything. We're not saying you should finish a pint in one sitting, but we're also not not saying that either.

Now you can wine and dine from the comfort of your own hotel room. The only question is, what will you pick?

If you're looking for more takeout recommendations, check out Ottawa Tourism to see a larger selection of great eats in the city.