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The Capital’s Social Place

for drinks, dining, and other delights.

Welcome to Zoe’s, where the romance of the moment meets the heft of power politics. Where warm sunlight and cool moonlight meet, mingle, and converse. Where a delicate afternoon tea meets big steaks and stiff scotch. And it’s all infused with the soul of Zoe Laurier, whose taste and cultivation lives on forever.

Zoe’s is an aristocratic social space with a modern edge. Private great rooms in the castle, with a personal touch, for the downtown set. Impeccable culinary delights, timeless tea service, and compelling new cocktail culture. This is a place to gather, gossip, and fall in love with the city all over again.

The lounge is brooding and rich in shadows – a place for sharp wits, strong drinks, and a tartare with old chums. The restaurant is airy and civilized, perfect for afternoon tea, hyper-local cuisine like porcini and barley risotto, and contemporary delicacies like watermelon tataki – prepared in an open kitchen, in full view of our esteemed guests.

The best company. The finest fare. An iconic moment in our city history begins. In the castle where it all began.

LOCATION
1 Rideau St
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

HOURS
Restaurant:
11:00 am to 11:00 pm, daily
Lounge:
11:00 am to 1:00 am, daily
Afternoon Tea:
11:00 am to 3:30 pm, daily

CONTACT
+1 613-241-1414

Reserve A Table
  • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm, daily

  • Starters

    • Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
      Sesame tuile, citrus miso cream
      28
    • Watermelon Tataki
      Ponzu caviar, soya glaze, smoked almonds, parsley oil
      22
    • Foie Gras Torchon
      Pistachio crusted torchon, apple compote, Vidal ice wine reduction, toasted brioche
      42
      • Suggested pairing: Chardonnay, Chablis Daniel Dampt, Burgundy, France
    • Asian Pear & Red Apple
      Fennel, kohlrabi and ricotta
      28
    • Lobster Salad
      Vanilla scented tomatoes, mascarpone
      64
    • Chestnut & Celeriac Soup
      Chestnut and celeriac purèe, black garlic, brown butter crème fraîche
      22

  • Mains

    • Spiced Pork Belly
      Miso parsnip, roasted carrot
      32
    • Seared Tuna
      Courgette, emulsified soy sauce, wasabi, fennel, orange juice, olive oil
      42
      • Suggested cocktail pairing: Noble Infusion
    • Porcini Mushroom Black Barley Risotto
      Foraged mushrooms, roast squash, chive oil, parmesan broth
      38
      • Suggested cocktail pairing: The Winston
    • Braised Short Rib
      Pomme purèe, chestnut mushrooms, black truffle sauce
      52
    • Beef Medallion
      Creamy polenta, pea puree, Espagnole sauce
      62
      • Suggested cocktail pairing: Laurier’s Legacy
    • Lobster Vol-au-Vent
      Spinach purée, pearl onions, foraged mushrooms, American sauce
      72
      • Suggested pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, New Zealand

  • Dessert

    • Salted Caramel Macchiato Cream
      Salted caramel cream, coffee cremeux, coffee crumble, vanilla carame, vanilla foam
      16
    • Lemon Caramel Meringue
      Lemon curd, caramel Namelaka cream, raspberry gel
      16
      • Suggested pairing: Val d’Oca Prosecco DOCG, Veneto, Italy
    • SPICY ORANGE SOUP
      Honey ginger panna cotta, elderflower sou vide apple, cinnamon brown sugar apple, spicy crumble, honey jelly, spicy orange soup
      16
    • Chocolate Tart
      Vegan & gluten-free short crust, vegan chocolate cream, coconut custard cream, cocoa crisp
      16

  • Cheese & Charcuterie

    • Olives, Nuts & Chips
      Rosemary garlic olives, spiced mixed nuts, kettle chips
      14
    • Quebec Cheese Board
      Chef’s selection of three Quebec cheeses, house-made pickles, chutneys
      56
    • Chateau Cured Meat Board
      Chef’s selection of three house-made charcuterie, mustards, pickles
      56
    • Chateau Mixed Board
      Chef’s selection of two house-made charcuterie, two Quebec cheeses, chutneys, mustards, pickles
      64

  • Caviar

    • Sturgeon & White Fish Caviar (12 g each)
      egg yolk, egg white, chives, red onions, crème fraiche, blinis
      199

  • Small Plates

    • East Coast Oysters
      Mignonette, house-made hot sauce, horseradish, lemon
      • 1/2 dozen
        26
      • dozen
        48
    • Ontario Wagyu Sliders
      Aged St. Albert cheddar, chateau sauce, iceberg lettuce, tomato, cornichons
      32
    • Parmesan Fries
      Grated parmesan, wood herbs, house-made raspberry ketchup
      16
    • Beef Tartare
      Quebec beef, capers, shallots, soft herbs, yolk, garlic aioli, fingerling crisps
      28
    • Shellfish Pot au Feu
      Lobster broth, littleneck clams, wild-caught prawns, white fish, mussels
      52
    • Watermelon Tataki
      Ponzu caviar, soya glaze, smoked almonds, parsley oil
      22
    • Lobster Rolls
      Caper aioli, Atlantic lobster, toasted brioche bun, crispy onions, 14k gold flakes
      52
    • Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
      Sesame tuile, citrus miso cream
      28
    • Short Rib Mac & Cheese
      Braised short rib, aged cheddar cheese, soft herbs
      18
    • French Onion Soup
      Caramelized onions, rich beef broth, gruyère cheese, sourdough
      26

  • Staples

    • Grilled Cheese
      Lump crab, aged cheddar cheese, house-made brioche, house-made raspberry ketchup, choice of salad or fries
      34
    • Burger
      Caramelized onions, maple smoked bacon, aged cheddar, chopped lettuce, chateau aioli, brioche bun, choice of salad or fries
      36
    • Steak Frites
      Marinated grilled flank steak, house cut Yukon golds, chimichurri, roasted garlic lemon aioli
      58

  • Dessert

    • Salted Caramel Macchiato Cream
      Salted caramel cream, coffee cremeux, coffee crumble, vanilla caramel, vanilla foam
      16
    • Spicy Orange Soup
      Honey ginger panna cotta, elderflower sous vide apple, cinnamon brown sugar apple, spicy crumble, honey jelly
      16
    • Lemon Caramel Meringue
      Lemon curd, caramel Namelaka cream, raspberry gel
      16
    • Chocolate Tart
      Vegan & gluten-free short crust, vegan chocolate cream, coconut custard cream, cocoa crisp
      16
  • 11:45 pm until 1:00 am, daily

  • Cheese & Charcuterie

    • Olives, Nuts & Chips
      Rosemary garlic olives, spiced mixed nuts, kettle chips
      14
    • Quebec Cheese Board
      Chef’s selection of three Quebec cheeses, house-made pickles, chutneys
      56
    • Chateau Cured Meat Board
      Chef’s selection of three house-made charcuterie, mustards, pickles
      56
    • Chateau Mixed Board
      Chef’s selection of two house-made charcuterie, two Quebec cheeses, chutneys, mustards, pickles
      64

  • Small Plates

    • East Coast Oysters
      Mignonette, house-made hot sauce, horseradish, lemon
      • 1/2 dozen
        26
      • dozen
        48
    • Parmesan Fries
      Grated parmesan, wood herbs, house-made raspberry ketchup
      16
    • Beef Tartare
      Quebec beef, capers, shallots, soft herbs, yolk, garlic aioli, fingerling crisps
      28
    • Watermelon Tataki
      Ponzu caviar, soya glaze, smoked almonds, parsley oil
      22
    • Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
      Sesame tuile, citrus miso cream
      28
    • Short Rib Mac & Cheese
      Braised short rib, aged cheddar cheese, soft herbs
      18
    • French Onion Soup
      Caramelized onions, rich beef broth, gruyère cheese, sourdough
      26

  • Staples

    • Grilled Cheese
      Lump crab, aged cheddar cheese, house-made brioche, house-made raspberry ketchup, choice of salad or fries
      34
    • Burger
      Caramelized onions, maple smoked bacon, aged cheddar, chopped lettuce, chateau aioli, brioche bun, choice of salad or fries
      36
    • Ontario Wagyu Sliders
      Aged St. Albert cheddar chateau sauce, iceberg lettuce, tomato, cornichons
      32
    • Lobster Rolls
      Caper aioli, Atlantic lobster, toasted brioche bun, crispy onions, 14k gold flakes
      52

  • DESSERT

    • Salted Caramel Macchiato Cream
      Salted caramel cream, coffee cremeux, coffee crumble, vanilla caramel, vanilla foam
      16
    • Chocolate Tart
      Vegan & gluten-free short crust, vegan chocolate cream, coconut custard cream, cocoa crisp
      16
Table flat lay of tea in teacups and small bites on saucers

Tea Time at La Mezzanine

Experience our modern twist on the traditional Afternoon Tea. Savour our famous English scones, open-faced sandwiches, and exquisite sweets. Enjoy signature Lot 35 teas, steeped and poured to perfection.

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