Absinthe Cafe

The kitchen’s closed on X, but we’re still serving up a little mischief on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & YouTube—or in-person on Wellington St. 🧚‍♀️

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We’re signing off from X.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest dishes, experiences, and stories from our cafe. Absinthe is always best enjoyed in real life, anyway—so come visit us on Wellington St.💚

—Team Absinthe

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@OttawaCitizen Honoured and grateful. Thank you @OttawaCitizen and @peterhum for the recognition. 🙏 #OttawaRestaurants

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Truly honoured to be featured among Ottawa's best. Thank you @OttawaCitizen and @peterhum for the recognition. After 20+ years in Hintonburg, moments like this remind us why we do what we do. 🙏 #OttawaEats

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Peter Hum picks Ottawa's best restaurant dishes of 2025 https://t.co/gECRGcU3e8

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Fondue magic captured by onelove.foodie 💚https://t.co/WMMiKHaUVH

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Savour every moment.
Ottawa, you deserve this.

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Birthday or anniversary for someone special coming up? May we recommend reservations, gift certificates - or both? ;)
A few minutes on our website and you're done - and they'll be delighted: https://t.co/cPdcmB7T8n

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We need to celebrate Tuesdays more.

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Supporting local tastes better, feels better, and does better.
French inspired, locally sourced, chef owned.
When was the last time you visited Absinthe Cafe in Hintonburg?

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If ever there were a reason to raise a glass, this is it. This coming Sunday, May 25th is National Wine Day.

Whether you fancy something bold and brooding or light and lyrical, we have just the bottle for you.

(We're closed on Sunday but we think it's worth celebrating early!)

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“All sorrows are less with bread. ”
― Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

We've been told our focaccia makes you forget you even had any sorrows to begin with.

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It's Thursday, so let's throw it back, shall we? Back to 2023 when we snuck into the lab and caught Chef Pat baking a perfect batch of fresh focaccia. We do it on the daily, for every table and guest. At Absinthe, focaccia is our love language, and we think yours might be too.

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Maybe if we start acting like it's summer summer will come faster?
Worth a shot - or a summery cocktail, just in case.

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Not everyone is a salad person, we get it.
Luckily we make salads that even non-salad people love.
Think we can't win you over? Challenge accepted.
Come on in, try it, and tell us the results.

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You can tell a lot about a person by how they tackle this burger.
What does your approach say about you?

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Longing for a luxurious lunch? Look no further than our Lunch Quiche, served with a plentiful side of vegetable salad and tomato jam. Swing by, give it a try and then come back again and try it some more. Once you start, you'll see that this Quiche is worth multiple visits.

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Have plans for tonight? Start with a little bit of sugar to subdue the bitterness of the day, follow with a few drops of water to dilute and smooth – and then relax – your Absinthe is ready to enjoy.

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Scallops, steak frites, salads and our famous bread – in other words, another great evening spent at Absinthe. Thank you for the kind words! We just so happen to love every dish, too. #OttEats #OttawaRestaurants #OttawaDining

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Imagine looking down at this. Better yet, skip imagining – come see (and taste) why Absinthe is renowned for its commitment to fine food.
Reserve today at https://t.co/cPdcmB7T8n
📸: IG hungry_biologists

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"Locally sourced" flows through our veins here at Absinthe – and so does a well-rounded and carefully curated wine list. We are proud to serve you and yours elevated food and drink, especially those that are #CanadianMade. Thank you for appreciating what we do and offer, Tania.

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"A restaurant is a place where you go to celebrate a special occasion, or to create a new one." - Unknown
It's been over 20 (fantastic) years of celebrating Ottawa. Join us for lunch, dinner or drinks.

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"Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up."
- John C. Maxwell

We can help with the bread part–baked fresh daily–bring a friend to help with the rest!