Ottawa Foodies

If you like martinis, ask for 'the box'. They bring this wooden box full of mult-coloured, hand written cards encompassing a huge selection of drinks (mostly the martini type). The selection has been built up by the restaurant and their patrons. Try the Swedish Berry...and the Astro Pop (hubby's addition)!

This place is great for appies, drinks and meeting friends. It is cozy and relaxed and they play some awesome electro jazz/lounge type music.

LOVE IT!!

Ottawa Xpress review: www.ottawaxpress.ca

And a personal comment on the review: I think the point was missed by both the reviewer and some of the commenters, but hey, it's not the first time I've disagreed with a review in the Xpress. ;)

It's not that Trio wants people to say 'oh hey, they aren't a restaurant so the food can be sub-par'. It's that they don't want people to show up expecting a full menu and expecting to have a long meal. This is a meet friends for drinks kind of place, or a hang out and listen to the DJ kind of place. That's all.

That said, I do agree that the menu probably should say 'pita pizza' or something, so people don't get surprised by the pizza's crust.

Great little bistro in the heart of Westboro. They've recently undergone some changes in direction, changing their menu and decor to better suit a club/bistro rather than a restaurant. For example, the tables and chairs have been raised up (to standing height) and most of the meal foods have been taken off the menu, leaving mostly snack foods like potato wedges and hummus with pita chips. I think this is a better direction for them, given the overall atmosphere.