Black Cat Bistro

4.3 (94)

CAN$30 and under

French

428 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

We serve modern French food : classic dishes done well. Using the tools of classic French cooking, our kitchen prepares all food from scratch daily. For over 6 years the Black Cat Bistro has lovingly prepared and served modern, innovative, cuisine with a respect of the raw products, farmers and as many local producers as possible!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Website
http://blackcatbistro.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Schaub
Private party facilities
We would love to host your private party! There are a few options to choose from:1)Close the restaurant for a minimum charge of $3000.00*2)Rent the upper semi-private area at a minimum charge of $1000.00*3)Party under 20 people, request with the host upon reserving the option of a set menu at $55/person not including drinks, tax, or gratuity. *We require a deposit of $500, and 2 weeks minimum cancellation notice. *Minimum cost does not include gratuity. Email Adria@blackcatbistro.ca or call 613-569-9998

Location
428 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2
Neighborhood
Centretown West
Cross street
Norman St
Parking details
Parking lot is available to customers, and free street parking is available after 5:30pm
Public transit
We are a 5 minute walk from the Carling Avenue O-Train stop. The 85 runs every 20 minutes on Preston St.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

BCB FritesCA$6.00
cooked in sunflower oil
Tomato & Sunchoke BisqueCA$9.00
with asparagus & balsamic
Black Cat SpecialCA$12.00
lettuces, tomato, cucumber, ham, cheese & egg
Shrimp & Avocado SaladCA$12.00
with curry dressing & grilled bread
Seared Foie GrasCA$22.00
fried barley gnocchi, mizuna & TKP rhubarb ketchup

Local Cheeseplate

$22. Cheeseplate is served with chutneys, pickles, honey, nuts & crostin

Milkhouse Tomme
semi-firm, sheep, raw
Nauvoo
organic, firm, cow, raw
Highland Blue
semi-firm, sheep, raw

Mains

Mushroom GnocchiCA$22.00
Milkhouse Tomme cheese, greens & nastursium
Albacore TunaCA$28.00
asparagus, pea shoots, mushroom ketchup, crispy anchovies & lovage tartare sauce
Roasted Duck BreastCA$28.00
lentils, romano beans & apple chutney
BCB CheeseburgerCA$22.00
grainy mustard mayo, arugula, cheddar, crispy onions & frites
Steak FritesCA$34.00
beef striploin, green beans, early summer chimichurri & frites

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Black Cat Bistro.

4.3

(94)

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

94 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Ottawa1 review
3.0
Dined on June 27, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sad to see this restaurant close. All the best to chef dave and Adria and the crew. Thanks
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Rico
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, I had the bistro burger and it was perfectly cooked. Perhaps one of the. Eat burgers. The foie-gras was also delicious. I like how the fries come with their incredible homemade ketchup.
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PeterM
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 10, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Quaint neighbourhood bistro with simple yet tasty dishes to enjoy. Had window seat which was great to watch the passers-by in Little Italy as we enjoyed our meal.
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JPinOttawa
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, delicious food, handsome decor, what more can one ask for in a restaurant? 5 stars across the board. Thanks!
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Roberto45
Naples3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent except in noise level, music too loud for speaking!
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RuthW
Ottawa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us had a wonderful meal; service was friendly and informed; and we enjoyed good conversation.
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BrendaC
Ottawa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five friends got together to celebrate the birthday of one of us. It was a miserable, wet day, and Black Cat Cafe was the perfect antidote to Mother Nature! We had a delightful evening with a wide variety of appetizers and entrees. We all enjoyed our evening. Service was outstanding ---warm, friendly and knowledgable. A perfect evening!
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AmyL
Toronto10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our meals, highly recommend the cheeseboard made with Back Forty cheese which are local to the Ottawa valley.
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MarieC
Ottawa1 review
4.0
Dined on March 11, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Service from Richard. The ambiance is perfect. Had a great time with friends.
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VonYippi
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the casual chic vibe of this place - winter spring summer - it always feels right. The food is always fresh and seasonal so I'm never bored with the menu, although the staples are always there for the fussy eaters like my brother [e.g. steak frites]. Great cocktails as well as wine. Perfect for parties or casual girlfriend catch-up dates!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Bistro
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Website
http://blackcatbistro.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Schaub
Private party facilities
We would love to host your private party! There are a few options to choose from:1)Close the restaurant for a minimum charge of $3000.00*2)Rent the upper semi-private area at a minimum charge of $1000.00*3)Party under 20 people, request with the host upon reserving the option of a set menu at $55/person not including drinks, tax, or gratuity. *We require a deposit of $500, and 2 weeks minimum cancellation notice. *Minimum cost does not include gratuity. Email Adria@blackcatbistro.ca or call 613-569-9998

Location
428 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1S 4N2
Neighborhood
Centretown West
Cross street
Norman St
Parking details
Parking lot is available to customers, and free street parking is available after 5:30pm
Public transit
We are a 5 minute walk from the Carling Avenue O-Train stop. The 85 runs every 20 minutes on Preston St.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Weeknight Special

Burger & BordeauxCA$25.00

First Course

BCB FritesCA$6.00

Tomato & Sunchoke BisqueCA$9.00

Black Cat SpecialCA$12.00

Shrimp & Avocado SaladCA$12.00

Seared Foie GrasCA$22.00

Local Cheeseplate

Milkhouse Tomme

Nauvoo

Highland Blue

Mains

Mushroom GnocchiCA$22.00

Albacore TunaCA$28.00

Roasted Duck BreastCA$28.00

BCB CheeseburgerCA$22.00

Steak FritesCA$34.00

Reviews

Additional information

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