L'Orée du Bois

Diane Leblond (146 reviews)

4 May 2026

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5.0

What a treat to have this staple in the Outaouais open for lunch!  Anyone born and raised in Ottawa, Gatineau and the surrounding areas knows that L'Oree du Bois is the epitome of fine cuisine.  Even after more than 40 years, it is THE place to experience a superior dining experience, all while enjoying a gorgeous and welcoming atmosphere. Truly one of the treasures in our area. Bravo Chef Emile and the entire team. A bientot! Diane and Blake

Restaurant response

Hello Diane and Blake, Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're delighted you enjoyed your lunch and the dining experience we strive to offer. Your kind words about Chef Emile, Josée and our team mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! À bientôt!

Claudia Hubbes (4 reviews)

4 May 2026

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5.0

We were celebrating my father's 96th Birthday and everything was just perfect, charming, good food selection, wait staff was lovely and attentive, food was great, nothing that was not up to excellence. Overall absolutely delightful. Would highly recommend.

Roger Sinclair (1 review)

4 May 2026

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5.0

Again, we had a lovely meal. Our waiter was VERY nice and explained everything to us. She also checked often to see if all was going well. It would be a pleasure to be in her section again.

Sylvie Morel (8 reviews)

27 Apr 2026

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5.0

This is my favourite restaurant in the area. The food is always creative but genuine (good ingredients, well presented, not 'foofy' and absolutely delicious. The service team will professional and always lovely. Yesterday we had great soups (caramelized onion, Carrot and ginger), steak tartar, salade panaché and for mains: duck magret, duck confit, sweetbreads. All absolutely delicious. The wine list if good. Bravo again to L'Orée - we had a fabulous evening.

Javad Paydar (13 reviews)

27 Apr 2026

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5.0

Impeccable service, beautiful ambiance, and exquisite food. A top-tier dining experience.

Greg Athanase (2 reviews)

27 Apr 2026

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5.0

Food is excellent and with real tastes from French cuisine. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the service is just what we need, just the right attention.

Valerie Johnson (4 reviews)

27 Apr 2026

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5.0

We had a wonderful romantic dinner here. Staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. It was a very special experience. Such a pretty setting and cute town as well.

Fred Jaja (13 reviews)

26 Apr 2026

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5.0

L'Orée du Bois is a very good dining spot with a warm atmosphere, ideal for a nice evening out or special occasion. The service is attentive and professional, and the setting adds to the experience. The food is well prepared, nicely presented, and full of flavour. Overall, a solid restaurant that offers a pleasant fine dining experience in the Chelsea area.

Tim Skelly (4 reviews)

23 Apr 2026

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4.7

Excellent food and service!

Geoff Stewart (4 reviews)

16 Apr 2026

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5.0

Have been enjoying L'Oree du Bois for years. It's always a wonderful evening.

Dirk Van Geest (5 reviews)

13 Apr 2026

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5.0

Amazing brunch! I will definitely be coming back.

Sharon Huang (1 review)

13 Apr 2026

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5.0

We reserved for the maple festival 4 course meal. It was exceptional. Our server Cassia, was friendly, professional and an excellent server, very attentive, as was all the dining staff!! Each course was a delightful bite of maple and the combination of each dish were well thought out. Compliments to the chef!! It would be hard to pick a favourite as each one was delicious. Portions were perfect!! A must do next year!! Thank you for this amazing experience!!

Yann Chan (11 reviews)

6 Apr 2026

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5.0

Great food and service. Very attentive. I drink a lot of water, and I always had it refilled timely.

Michel Ferland (36 reviews)

5 Apr 2026

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5.0

Cozy restaurant with a charming atmosphere. Superb cuisine, well presented and served with elegance.

Gary InMarz (13 reviews)

4 Apr 2026

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5.0

Nice spot to appreciate good food and excellent service from all the staff. Special thanks to Shany who served us professionally.

Gabrielle Lessard (3 reviews)

2 Apr 2026

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4.0

I had the “cabane à sucre” Sunday brunch and it was delicious. It was a set menu with four courses. Great atmosphere, service was a tad slow but it was a full house when I attended.

Salvatore Martorana (42 reviews)

29 Mar 2026

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5.0

Great experience! The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. What really stood out was the service: friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Definitely a place I’d come back.

Sarah S (172 reviews)

27 Mar 2026

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4.7

Wonderful meal (steak, duck and lovely BC wine). Highly recommend and looking forward to going back.

D H (8 reviews)

26 Mar 2026

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5.0

Fantastic food & service. Can’t wait to come back

Claire Poulin (1 review)

23 Mar 2026

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5.0

Great place to dine in Chelsea.

Ely Hounzangbé (11 reviews)

23 Mar 2026

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3.3

Doesn't live up to its reputation. Food not particularly good and too salty. For the price tag, very disappointing.

herve bouzillard (26 reviews)

22 Mar 2026

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3.7

Good wine list, but food a bit disappointing compared to memories from a few years ago back.

Joanne Proulx (4 reviews)

21 Mar 2026

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5.0

Excellent!

Christopher Matthew (4 reviews)

17 Mar 2026

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5.0

First time visiting and had an excellent experience. They were super attentive, accommodating and welcomingwith our 9 month child. Food was fantastic

Snowy Owl (5 reviews)

16 Mar 2026

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4.0

Food was ok but overpriced; I would not return