The Vanitea Room
Ottawa's first opulent salon de thé on Somerset West, serving 3-tiered afternoon tea with Sloane Tea, finger sandwiches, and pastries in an elegant setting.
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The Vanitea Room bills itself as Ottawa's first opulent salon de thé. The 3-tiered afternoon tea pairs Sloane Tea with warm buttermilk scones (with jam and cream), cucumber sandwiches, quiches, mousse, and tarts. The aesthetic is worth the visit alone — European-meets-Middle-Eastern salon decor that's made it one of the most Instagrammable tea spots in the city.
What to Know
- Price: ~$50–$69 per person
- Discounts: 15% student and senior
- Dietary: Vegan, gluten-free, halal options available
- Children's Tea: Available
- Closed: Mondays
Visitor Information
- Hours: Tue–Sun 10am–4pm (seatings typically 11:30am and 2pm)
- Reservations: OpenTable required
- Good For: Bridal showers, birthdays, mother-daughter dates
- Group Bookings: Available
Getting There
- Address: 551 Somerset Street West (Centretown / Somerset Village)
- Transit: Bus routes along Somerset
- Parking: Street parking
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