Rabbit Hole
Underground cave-like dining room and tiki-themed rooftop patio on Sparks Street, serving wood-fire pizza, charcuterie, and oysters with themed nights throughout the week.
Features
About Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole occupies a distinctive dual-level space on Sparks Street, Ottawa's pedestrian-only downtown strip. The restaurant draws its name from the experience of descending into its underground dining room—a cave-like space that feels removed from the street above. This subterranean setting paired with a tiki-themed rooftop patio creates two distinctly different atmospheres under one roof, each offering a different reason to visit depending on season and mood.
The menu centres on wood-fire pizza, charcuterie, and oysters—items that work equally well as shared plates or individual meals. Wood-fire cooking gives the pizzas charred, blistered crusts that distinguish them from conventional oven-baked versions. The charcuterie program and oyster offerings round out a menu built around social dining, where ordering multiple items to share across the table is the natural approach.
Upstairs & Downstairs
The underground dining room delivers an intimate, cave-like atmosphere with dim lighting and textured walls that create a sense of discovery. This is the reservable space—suitable for dinner dates, group gatherings, or anyone who prefers a seated, full-service experience.
The rooftop patio takes an entirely different direction with its tiki-themed decor and open-air setting. Perched above Sparks Street, the patio operates on a walk-in only basis with no reservations accepted. During warm months this becomes one of downtown Ottawa's more distinctive outdoor dining spots, benefiting from the pedestrian-only street below that eliminates traffic noise.
Themed Nights
Rabbit Hole runs themed nights throughout the week, each highlighting a different part of the menu:
- Monday — Wine night
- Tuesday — Pizza night
- Wednesday — Oyster night
- Thursday — Cocktail night
- Sunday — Closed
Visitor Information
- Hours: Closed Sundays
- Reservations: Available for the underground dining room; rooftop patio is walk-in only
- Price Range: $$
- Phone: (613) 695-0500
Getting There
- Address: 208 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5C1
- Neighbourhood: Downtown, on the Sparks Street pedestrian mall
- Transit: Short walk from Parliament Station on the Confederation Line
- Parking: No street parking on Sparks Street (pedestrian only); nearby city lots and garages available
FAQ
Does Rabbit Hole take reservations?
The underground dining room accepts reservations, but the rooftop patio is walk-in only with no reservations.
What are Rabbit Hole's themed nights?
Rabbit Hole runs themed nights Monday through Thursday: Monday is wine night, Tuesday is pizza night, Wednesday is oyster night, and Thursday is cocktail night. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Where is Rabbit Hole located?
Rabbit Hole is located at 208 Sparks Street in downtown Ottawa, on the pedestrian-only Sparks Street mall. It is a short walk from Parliament Station on the Confederation Line.
Does Rabbit Hole have a patio?
Yes, Rabbit Hole has a tiki-themed rooftop patio that is open seasonally. The rooftop patio is walk-in only and does not accept reservations.
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