Rideau Restaurant

Reviews

• Robert E.

  star star star star star 17 June 2026

  When I lived in Montreal, the general rule was that the best Chinese restaurants were most modestly adorned and decorated.
  
  Rideau Restaurant is just that. The decor is sparse with a couple of pictures of an ex-prime minister posing with the restaurant owners, and a painting of a waterfall-that's it!
  
  But what it lacks in atmosphere is more than made up for in the quality and taste of the food. The menu is authentic and quite possibly the best Chinese restaurant in Ottawa and vicinity!
  
  The pricing is very fair and the value in enjoying a meal at this restaurant is not to be missed!

• Ben N.

  star star star star_border star_border 16 June 2026

  Tried this place for the first time. Got take out, it was probably around 10pm and not busy. One group dining in, another family getting takeout. The person at the cash was turned around counting cash and didn't seem that interested in taking my order, eventually I was able to after a couple minutes. Got the order pretty quick and is pretty standard Chinese food you'd find around the city.
  
  The thing I didn't  like was the takeout tray they used is foil without barriers. So any liquid in the food will mix together with everything else. The nice thing about that is I feel you get more food than the other places.
  
  The egg roll is open ends and for the price it kept me full. There were no plastic utensils included, I don't even recall if I got a napkin. But overall if you want a good portion and don't care about the flavours getting mixed, then it's an alright place.

• Hak T.

  star star star star_border star_border 16 June 2026

  I love this place so why did I give it only 3 stars?  The reason is that the presentation with regards to restaurant itself could be nicer.  Although the food is good I find the inside could be cleaner and brought up to date.  In fact, you'll find the interior very bland with little to no colour or "atmosphere".    
  
  The food tastes as good as it looks in my photos.  I've gone here a many times when I decide not to take the trek downtown Chinatown.  If you just want a good place to eat Chinese food, here's one good choice.  If you're entertaining people, just keep in mind what I've mentioned regarding the interior.  
  
  They also have lunch specials which consist of rice and a side dish.  I've ordered on occasion their lunch specials and was not disappointed.  I do not think they serve dim sum for brunch however I have never considered coming here for dim sum.  
  
  Prices are reasonable and comparable to others.  Staff here are friendly and prompt with requests.  I've never waited an unreasonable amount of time for my food.

• Tammy B.

  star star star star star_border 1 June 2026

  So over the past two weeks I've had the real pleasure of enjoying take-out from this little restaurant in a small Kanata strip mall on Eagleson.
  
  The food has been outstanding. I've had some pretty awful Chinese food in Kanata but never again.
  
  Favorites included the Mo She Pork ( although I always need more pancakes to finish the portion size) the lemon chicken and the Singapore vermicelli-were big hits in our group.
  
  Portions were huge and the value for money was bang on. I look forward to more in the coming year.

• Matthew T.

  star star star star star 22 May 2026

  I'm surprised nobody has reviewed this place yet. It's been around for awhile and it's very popular.
  
  Anyways, suburban Chinese takeout places are always a crapshoot. Okay, that's putting it nicely. You can win crapshoots. Suburban Chinese takeout places almost always suck. Westernized dishes with no flavour, slimy sauces, and mediocre portions at inflated prices. Obviously I'm not expecting to find Chinatown quality out in Kanata, but I don't think every place needs to be total crap.
  
  So with that lead-up, I can safely say that this place is the best Chinese place in Kanata/Stittsville. And it's not really close.
  
  I've been here many times. The service is always friendly, attentive, and very fast. If you go during slow hours, like 11:30 a.m. or so, your food will arrive as soon as 5 minutes after you order it. The atmosphere is pleasant. It's not too cramped. It's clean and bright. No complaints about any of that stuff at all.
  
  The food is still a lot of Westernized dishes. That's how they make their money, so what do you expect? But the menu is gigantic and features more than just chicken balls and fried rice. So there is something for everyone. The quality is excellent. Nice flavour, fresh ingredients, not too much slime. I really like their crispy beef. Yeah, most places serve that dish, but their actually do it right here.
  
  The portions are pretty generous. The four of us ordered four dishes plus rice, and ate until we were full, with enough leftovers to feed a fifth person. And the bill came to under $50. Pretty good value, considering most Chinese places tend to rip you off.
  
  I don't have a whole lot to say about this place. It feels weird to give 5 stars to a take-out place, but considering how low my expectations usually are for places like this in the burbs, I can't really come up with enough negatives to deduct a star.