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the urban pear

second avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Ranked #113 of 1,046 restaurants in Ottawa
4.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Cuisines: Fusion
Dining options: Reservations
Neighbourhood: The Glebe/ Dow's Lake
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Dining options: Reservations
Neighbourhood: The Glebe/ Dow's Lake
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1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012 via mobile
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The restaurant had a menu that was simple but pricey, and on the surface it looked liked a high-end dining experience. We decided to order pre-dinner cocktails and mains (no appetizer), and told our server that we would order wine later. The cocktails as well as bread and butter took easily 10-15 min, and after literally two sips, the mains... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012 via mobile

Have eaten at the restaurant a few times, for lunch and dinner. Staff are welcoming and service very good. Food is tasty and beautifully presented but portions small and overpriced. I have a normal appetite but have left feeling hungry.

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Ottawa, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

We went four people for dinner and we had a great time. Main dishes were all good and dessert was outstanding. Service was very friendly and helpful, also providing addional explanations on some of the recipes. Wine wasn't that good, but I guess it was our choice. I've been back recently with a friend to have lunch. She had heard... More

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Ontario
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Always good, deserves to be full every night! Never been disappointed.

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ontario
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132 reviews 132 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

An odd shaped little restaurant, you can't help feel that you sitting in a lineup due to the shape of the restaurant. The food is great and the service excellent, not the place to go for a private chat, can be a little cool in winter.

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Ottawa, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The Urban Pear is an upscale (yes, expensive) restaurant with a menu that changes daily featuring dishes made from mostly local and organic ingredients. I phoned ahead to discuss the menu for that evening, and the staff was very helpfull in suggesting options that were naturally gluten free, or modifications the chef could make for me. Because fresh ingredients are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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My husband and I had dinner this evening at Urban Pear! We had been there for lunch a few years ago and loved it but this time it was for dinner. We once again we were not disappointed. Absolutely great cuisine...well prepared and presented. The service was also top notch! A 5 star restaurant for sure!

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London, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Time and time again, Urban Pear delivers in terms of delicious brunches combined with great, friendly, unstuffy service. Today, for example, we had an amazing French toast serves with high quality bacon, cheese, apple, amazing maple syrup and vanilla-infused whipped cream. On other occasions, the pancakes have been to die for. Highlu recommended

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Ottawa, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

The Urban Pear is a bit of an outlier to us: nice location (in the Glebe but out of eyesight, interesting food, but somewhat expensive, with no atmosphere in a very limited floorspace. We re-visited the Pear last week, and were very pleased with the experience. The wine selection was adequate, and the menu offered something for all: fish, beef,... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Dined at the suggestion of a friend, and loved it. Innovative apps and mains. Excellent vegetarian zucchini canelloni. In fact vegetable sides were exceptional. Good wine list with good selection of moderate price wines (Primitivo-$39)

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