Restaurant · in Ottawa · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 1252 reviews
Address: 1335 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B7
Supply and Demand — Ottawa’s Gastronomic Benchmark on Wellington West
When Ottawa food lovers argue about the city’s best restaurant, Supply and Demand is either the answer or the standard the answer is measured against. Steve and Jennifer Wall’s seafood-and-pasta room in Wellington West has spent over a decade proving that a neighbourhood restaurant can cook at a national level — and the nightly full house has long since stopped being news.
The Story
The Walls opened their “Foods & Raw Bar” in early 2013, and validation came almost immediately: enRoute magazine ranked it among Canada’s best new restaurants of the year, and it has appeared on the Canada’s 100 Best list multiple times since. Through it all the formula stayed humble — supplier relationships, seasonality, and a menu short enough that every dish carries weight.
What to Order
The raw bar is the overture: oysters, crudo and whatever the coast sent. The squid ink rigatoni is the signature — dark, briny and copied all over town, never matched — while the butternut squash ravioli, shrimp toast with whipped roe and house-made sausage rotate through the seasonal card. Pasta is extruded and hand-made daily; the famous kale salad balances the indulgence.
The Space
A warm, confident, modern room that fills shoulder-to-shoulder most nights: open kitchen, busy raw bar, close tables and a hum of pleasure that owners of quieter restaurants dream about. Intimate in scale, big in spirit.
Who It’s For
Anniversary dinners that take food seriously, visiting gourmands with one night in town, locals introducing friends to Ottawa’s best argument — and anyone who believes a menu should be short, seasonal and sure of itself.
Good to Know
How far ahead should I book? As far as you can — prime weekend slots vanish quickly.
What made it famous? Handmade pasta and the raw bar — plus national recognition from its very first year.
What’s the can’t-miss plate? Squid ink rigatoni, with oysters to start.
Does the menu change? Constantly — it follows the seasons and the day’s catch, so favourites come and go.
Is it suitable for a quiet dinner? It leans lively — for conversation-heavy evenings, aim for early seatings.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 17:59:18
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I've been to Supply and Demand a few times over the past few years, and my husband and I decided to go back for his birthday. I have to say this most recent visit was the best! We were warmly greeted by the hostess at th…
You'll probably find this place in most restaurant guides, and for good reason. Their food is wonderful, and the service flawless. I'd recommend 4 or 5 dishes if there are just two of you. Their appetizers are wonderful.…
A very pleasant art-deco atmosphere with bar service. The hostesses and servers were very polite. The food was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The kale salad, roasted duck, tuna crudo and bucatini were incredible. The lem…
I think if you want a table, it's better to book one. The prices are moderate. The nice thing is their pasta comes in both small and large portions, so you can try different kinds if you like. All the food was tasty — ev…
My friend and I have been to this restaurant a few times. It's become a bit of a tradition for us, because the food is consistently exceptional. Even the bread and house-made butter are memorable, which speaks to the car…