The Vanitea Room

My first visit here was nice. All the employees are so enthusiastic and lively, and the food were very delicious too, especially the chicken being the perfect level of juicy and tender. I do question the mimosa, bc they weren’t ‘sparkling’ as a Prosecco should. However, the second visit was disappointing. We weren’t served until past an hour, and we were rushed out when we were still finishing the food. We had less than 30 minutes to actually finish the food. The restaurant was overbooked, and the customers had to deal with the consequences. Nonetheless, the food were delicious!

Such a gem - the place is beautiful, the service was great and the food was delicious. Downside: it is small so you cannot book for large groups and it gets warm inside. The price is a little steep imo. Tip of 18% is included which is high.

I really enjoyed high tea and would like to return to try some of their other food. The wait staff were very friendly and kind. Great atmosphere.

I want to preface my review with the fact that I rarely give less than 4 stars TLDR: between 2 and 3 stars cons: - needed to have someone who knew the owner to obtain any service -semi expensive drinks Pros: - staff is friendly and polite - great food - great atmosphere - accomodated food allergies ________________________________________ We came here one year ago for a work lunch and it was incredible. Our staff couldn't wait to go back. This year I was in charge of reservation and booking for a table of 18. We were originally told table for 20 was fine. Then I called to say it would only be 18 and I was then told we had to pre pick 3 meals but weren't instructed which menu (there are 5 or so on the website) and also not instructed if all 18 staff had to pick from only 3 options or select 3 options each. The staff were supposed to email us with instructions and the menu one week before the event. They never did (even to the day of the event). We called over 8 times and did not get an answer. We emailed twice over the span of two days asking which menu and we did not hear a response this way either. At this point I was extremely frustrated and wanted to move our reservation elsewhere. But everyone was so happy with the event last year (myself included) I stuck through it. I then sent out instructions asking our staff to pick one full meal from the regular menu. Then one of our staff mentionned she knew the owner and got in touch with them. Within an hour our reservation was confirmed & menu no longer required. Great! A day later the same employee who knows the owner came back and said menu IS required so they can plan in the kitchen - totally understandable as it was towards closing & as vaccine passports no longer required. I ended up getting everyone's order in the day before the event and things did run smoother once the person with the connection stepped in, but it shouldn't have had to be that way to have service. I was very dissapointed with the service I received while trying to plan before the staff member at our office intervened and called the owner. I do have to say when you do get in touch with someone, the staff are all polite and friendly. On the day of they were very attentive to our table and made sure we had drinks and everyone was served at a reasonable time. The food is amazing. Everyone was happy with what they ordered and they were willing to accommodate allergies which is always a huge plus. The drinks I find a bit on the more expensive side at about $15 each. The music this time was also much more appropriate. Last year they were playing W.A.P. and songs that contained many swear words. I attached pictures of my food here: the Waffle And Poulet and earl grey martini which I both really enjoyed and the Lady Bridgerton which I thought I would like but didn't enjoy despite loving gin.

The food was really, really great! My friend and I ordered the WAP, brisket benedict, and wicked waffles! So yummy! I don’t normally leave suggestions, but I would suggest the restaurant to stagger reservation times. We were rushed out while I was still eating. It felt very uncomfortable. The restaurant let everyone in at 10 AM (I’m guessing everyone had 10 AM reservations). Because the restaurant was full the server took our order last out of all the tables (past 10:30 AM). They served the waffles around 11 AM and the remaining dishes around 11:20 AM. Then they started rushing us out around 11:35 PM, so realistically, we had to finish the two dishes in about fifteen minutes. They handed me the bill when I hadn’t even finished my food. I think this could’ve been avoided if they staggered reservation times (maybe half the tables at 10, the other half at 10:30?). I understand that the time limit is 1.5 hours, as indicated in OpenTable, but this time limit wasn’t fair in light of the delay in service. Otherwise, the food was really good! Would recommend to others :)

Came for Drag Brunch and it was so much fun!! All the food was so delicious and beautiful from the tea to the scones to the crowaffle. Portions were perfect leaving me full but not stuffed. Our waiter and all the workers were so sweet and accommodating and the decor brought a great ambiance. The queen Devona Coe put on such a fun show and it was just a great way to spend an afternoon!

An amazing brunch place owned and hosted by some very cool people. They're super friendly and encourage great dogs on their patio (they've got very cool water dishes that they'll bring out) The food is amazing! Definitely top tier brunch food with vegan options that even entice someone who loves the brisket benny. All fresh, delicious, and presented in unique, fun ways. A lively musical selection and bottomless mimosas that they're not at all stingy with refilling. This is a must try brunch place.

And don’t know what to say. It has nothing to do with Ottawa. When we entered the place all the local setting changed to a place in Europe, Paris or maybe Rome? The place is very elegant and high class. The furniture, plates, and the chandeliers are all marvellous. The person who served us was very friendly, professional and makes you feel very comfortable and satisfied. Good taste, quality, and look are Royal class. It worth the high cost of the food ! Wait a minute, it wasn’t that expensive too ! The only thing that we did not feel comfortable with is the neighbourhood, a bit scary with a lot of police.