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222 Lyon Tapas Bar

222 Lyon Street North, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5V9, Canada
613-238-0222
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Ranked #28 of 1,046 restaurants in Ottawa
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Price range: 15 AUD - 20 AUD
Cuisines: Tapas, Spanish
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Reservations
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Ottawa, Ontario
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We have been visiting this restaurant for a while now and we are always pleased with our evening.The staff is so friendly, the food is great with lots of choices. Last time we went we ordered the mussels with blue cheese...WOW!! Try it out, you won't regret it.

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Winnipeg
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

A friendly place to eat with great food. If you are on your own, sit at the bar and you are sure to get pulled into friendly conversation.

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courtenay , bc
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

I recomend to reserve for the evening . staff is very social and the food is oustanding .

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Ottawa, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

My wife and I recently returned from abroad and were looking for places to eat here at home...why not try TA as we did in Italy? Well, there wasn't much that WE liked in the TA reviews for Ottawa, so I will write about a few of our favourites. We've been to 222 Lyon Tapas Bar many times and it... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

We always enjoy this little restaurant. There is a wide selection of tapas from tortillas to shrimps to mussels to chorizo. Kathy will whip up a pitcher of sangria just to your liking. We order five or six dishes to share and the staff bring them out in the best order to allow each dish to complement the other. This... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

My spouse and I keep returning to this place because of the friendly atmosphere, good service and range of small-plate comfort foods. Sometimes we just like the ability to pick and choose delicious morsels from a wide range of foods (that aren't served buffet style!). One thing we noticed this last visit: the small plate portions seem to have increased... More

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Québec
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

222 Lyon Tapas Bar is a must for anyone traveling to Ottawa. A succulent meal in a warm and intimate ambiance. Their personalized service makes you feel like you are at a friends house. I was with my wife on a business trip and I impressed her with my choice (that doesn't happen often...) but will be back to this... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

We were told about your restaurant by a friend. This restaurant is small and cozy, and the food is fantastic. We were very impressed so we have spread the good word around. We are looking forward to go back again. You get bored of eating the same places all the time, so if you are looking for a change this... More

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Austin, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

Liked my dish. Cool environment, chic looking French speaking people. Ottawa is now a favorite city of mine.

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Ottawa, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

My wife and I recently visited to celebrate our anniversary. We try to go to 222 Lyon a few times a year however it can be a little pricey (our fault) so we have to limit our trips. The Tapas is always excellent and the atmosphere relaxed, albeit a little cramped. We always enjoy our meal and leave very satisfied.... More

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