Welcome to Absinthe

Established in 2003, Absinthe is renowned for its commitment to fine food. The restaurant is a modern bistro, using locally sourced ingredients, prepared in an inventive and sophisticated manner. Enjoy the richness of Absinthe cuisine which features meats, cheeses and produce from eastern Ontario and western Quebec, prepared with classical French culinary techniques.

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613-761-1138

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"Had the best experience at this restaurant. The food was very delicious. I like the fact they had a gluten-free menu available and that the food is locally sourced.
The service was attentive, very friendly and knowledgeable.
I highly recommend Absinthe."

"Excellent food and service. I'm not often impressed by a restaurant, but this one deserves special mention. The staff are professional, well-trained, observant and diligent. I thoroughly enjoyed my choices of escargot, mushroom soup, and roast duck breast, all skillfully prepared and presented. Wine selection was superb. The complimentary pink champagne for our anniversary celebration was a lovely touch."

"The service was excellent, our waitress was warm and professional, and also spoke French. To start we had the assorted cheese plate, which was top notch. I ordered the escargot, smoked tomato soup and duck. It was all delicious, while presented beautifully. They have an extensive wine selection. The atmosphere is inviting and sophisticated. I highly recommend this great restaurant and will be returning in the future!"

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Good morning after a great deal of consideration, we have decided to keep our dining room open.
We are only able to remain open with a 100% commitment from the people reserving, for that reason we are changing our reservation policy.
For the time that we are in the red zone we will:
Require a non-refundable credit card deposit of $50 per person. (We know this is controversial but since the onset of Covid we have experienced a rate of 40% no shows.)
Be moving to a Prix Fixe format 3 courses app main dessert coffee or tea for $50
open for two seatings 10 people at a time maximum 4 people per table.
First seatings between: 5:00 / 6:30 with 2 hours at the table
Second seating between: 7:00 / 8:30 until 10:00

We look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you
Patrick Garland, Chef-Owner

Le chef-propriétaire Patrick Garland a pour mission de vous offrir, dans une ambiance chaleureuse, des denrées de choix et les meilleurs produits de la région. Composez vous-même votre Table d’Hôte trois services ou choisissez à la carte. Reconnue pour une cuisine éclectique et un excellent rapport qualité-prix, l’Absinthe promet de vous séduire.

"Le chef-propriétaire Patrick Garland démontre un talent certain, une capacité à intégrer certaines nouvelles tendances culinaires tout en n'oubliant pas les traitements classiques d'une solide cuisine de bistro."
(Pierre Jury, Le Droit)

"Le chef-propriétaire Patrick Garland y va d’une cuisine fraîche où les produits de la région se déclinent dans des interprétations parfois classiques, parfois exotiques, mais toujours allumées." (Le Guide des Restos)

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