What kind of restaurant is Fauna?

Jon Svazas's Sparks Street modern-Canadian dining room. Chef-driven, ingredient-led, and one of the most disciplined cocktail programmes in Ottawa.

Where is Fauna located?

Fauna is at 425 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y9 — Centretown — Bank Street.

What occasions is Fauna best for?

Our editors rate Fauna highest for First Date, Close a Deal, Birthday and Team Dinner dining in Ottawa.

How hard is it to get a reservation at Fauna?

Booking difficulty is moderate. OpenTable — 1–3 weeks ahead.

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Name: Fauna
Address: 425 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, K2P 1Y9, CA
Telephone: +1-613-563-2862
Price range: $$$
Rating: 8.2

Jon Svazas's Sparks Street modern-Canadian dining room — chef-driven, ingredient-led, with one of the most disciplined cocktail programmes in the capital.

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The Room

Fauna opened in 2014 on Bank Street in Centretown. Jon Svazas runs the kitchen as a modern-Canadian project with serious sourcing through Ottawa Valley producers. The dining room seats 80; the booking window is one to three weeks.

Service is small-team and floor-warm.

The Food

The chef's tasting at $95 rotates monthly. The cocktail programme is one of Ottawa's most-photographed.

Best Occasion Fit

First Date: Fauna's room is the Bank Street first-date for the diner who wants the night to register as chef-driven.

Team Dinner: The private dining room seats 18 and runs a set Canadian menu.

What Guests Say

Yuki M.First Date

Took her to Fauna and the chef's tasting did the work. The cocktails extended the night.

8.7 / 10

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