Rabbit Hole

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