Santé Restaurant
4/5
Opening at 11:00 am
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Cuisine type

  • Fusion,
  • Asian,
  • International,

Features

  • Extensive Wine List,

Products and Services

  • Good For Groups,

Languages Spoken

  • English,
Location
45 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W8
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  • $26 To $60,

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Menu & Prices

Lunch Appetizers MENU - Santé Restaurant

Parsnip Soup

apple parsnip and coconut milk soup, pineapple compote, cumin

$9.00

Featured Salad

beet salad, lemon confit, fennel oil, arugula, pickled radish, double smoked cheddar

$9.00

Foccacia

roasted mushrooms, basil pesto, goats cheese, wild boar bacon

$12.00

Seared Arctic Char

dill crème fraiche, micro greens, rosemary crostini, blueberry gastric

$12.00

Beef Carpaccio

arugula, parmesan, coffee balsamic vinegar

$17.00

Lunch Mains

Flank Steak Flat Bread

mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil

$18.00

Organic Salmon

potato cakes, seasonal vegetable

$24.00

Grilled Chicken Salad

mixed greens, tomatoes, tzatziki dressing

$19.00

Eggplant Parmigiana

parmesan cheese, truffle oil

$18.00

Featured Pasta

daily chefs choice, fresh market produce

$20.00

Pad Thai

chicken, shrimp, tofu, egg, peanuts and lime
*vegetarian option available

$23.00

Indonesian Beef

hoisin-lemongrass sauce with baby bok-choy, rice vermicelli and red peppers

$24.00

Dinner Appetizers MENU - Santé Restaurant

Parsnip Soup

apple parsnip and coconut milk soup, pineapple compote, cumin

$9.00

Featured Salad

beet salad, lemon confit, fennel oil, arugula, pickled radish, double smoked cheddar

$9.00

Foccacia

roasted mushrooms, basil pesto, goats cheese, wild boar bacon

$12.00

Artic Char

dill crème fraiche, micro greens, rosemary crostini, blueberry gastric

$15.00

Beef Carpaccio

arugula, parmesan, coffee balsamic vinegar

$17.00

Duck Bacon

foie gras scaloppini | green tomato jam | pan brioche | balsamic redux

$17.00

Charcuterie

duck bacon, double smoked bresaola, salame piacentino, parmigiano cheese, gorgonzola, pecorino

$20.00

Dinner Mains

AAA Bavette

seared beef, house made red wine mustard, sautéed fingerling potatoes, seasonal veg

$30.00

Pork Duo

pulled pork shoulder, baked pork ribs, carrots & swiss chard with honey glaze

$27.00

Lake Pickerel

brown butter, pickled cabbage, cappers and lime compote, sauté pisarei

$26.00

Braised Beef Cheek

root veg gratin, potatoes and green peas puree, braising demi

$24.00

Braised Goat - mezze maniche

squash puree, rosemary oil, tempura onion strings

$28.00

Vegetarian Lasagna

goats cheese, basil pesto, tomato jam

$19.00

Mediterranean Discovery Menu

3 Courses $47.00 4 Courses $67.00

Pad Thai

chicken, shrimp, egg, tofu, green onions, lime, peanuts and rice noodles
*vegetarian option available

$23.00

Indonesian Beef

hoisin-lemongrass sauce with baby bok-choy, rice vermicelli and red peppers

$24.00
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Restaurantica12
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Love for Sante

Came to Sante with friends from out of town who wanted delicious food in a snazzy environment with a great view. Sante was the clear choice. We were seated in a wonderful table which overlooked the Chateau Laurier and Sussex drive. Our meal was wonderful, fresh, tasty, and beautiful executed. Service was good, our server was very knowledgeable and recommended our wine which we loved. Only negative was the cappuccino machine was not working, so we settled for a coffee. Great place to bring out of town guests! Will be back very soon!

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One of THE BEST meals I've had - ever.

Santé Restaurant blew us away. The service was excellent, as was the food. Service was fast and friendly, and the food was some of the most flavourful I've had in a restaurant to date. We're really looking forward to going back again with friends. Don't miss this place - It's amazing.

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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This restaurant has great potential, but in the...

This restaurant has great potential, but in the end was disappointing. The location was great with views overlooking a busy intersection in downtown Ottawa. However, the service (and the food especially) left more to be desired. The ladies serving were very nice, but it did take time to get their attention. However, it was the food that was the most disappointing. The steak was cooked wrong (asked for medium rare, and it came as medium well). The steak was tender, but aged too much where it tasted powdery (like the steak I make at home!). And the Siam shrimp tasted like a meal I would make at home in a hurry...not something to expect from a high class restaurant. The food must get better for me to return. Also, the restrooms are quite disappointing considering the high class artwork hanging on the walls and the fine dining atmosphere presented. Just visit the restrooms..you'll know what I mean. The best part of the dinner? ..... was the appetizer bread! Yummy bread! The oil and vinegar was also lightly salted so it tasted great!

Atmosphere: 3/5
Food: 3/5
Service: 3/5
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It took forever to get waiter's attention even...

It took forever to get waiter's attention even before we ordered.The food came late,the order was wrong. The food were served cold and tasteless.Very poor service & unprofessional.We will never go back there again because of the horrible & awful service & the bad attitude of the manager who simply did not care.The restaurant should just be closed or fire the staff and start over! It was not well spend money for a fine dining right in the heart of downtown Ottawa.

Atmosphere: 1/5
Food: 1/5
Service: 1/5
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The service was great and we really loved the...

The service was great and we really loved the food! We would definitely go back again, and it's a great place to bring out-of-towners!

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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Great atmosphere! Fantastic Food! Looking...

Great atmosphere! Fantastic Food! Looking forward to my next visit

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
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The food was delicious and the view was great. I...

The food was delicious and the view was great. I would recommend this restaurant for a nice dinner for two or any special occasion.

Atmosphere: 4/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
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The food was amazing and I loved the atmosphere...

The food was amazing and I loved the atmosphere! Not a place to bring a family but perfect for a classy night out on the town

Atmosphere: 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
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