Play Food & Wine Menu

Welcome to Play Food & Wine, a culinary gem nestled at 1 York St, Ottawa. This innovative restaurant artfully blends seasonal ingredients into a diverse menu that caters to various tastes. Notable highlights include the garden turnip & radish goat cheese and the sumptuous gnocchi with mushroom and ramp pesto. Guests rave about the restaurant’s cozy atmosphere and attentive service, making it the perfect setting for everything from intimate dinners to lively gatherings.

Play's approach to sharing plates amplifies the dining experience, allowing patrons to explore multiple dishes, such as the smoked pork ribs and acorn squash soup. With an exceptional wine selection, including unique finds like orange wine, you'll find perfect pairings for every dish. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual evening out, Play Food & Wine promises a delightful adventure for your palate.

2 for 49 / per Guest

scallop crudo

yuzu sake red onion / fennel / strawberry / lemon truffle / kombu / poppy seed

brûléed asparagus

clam chowder beer foam / pretzel / lamb kielbasa

tandoori halloumi

kale / almond yogurt / paratha / chutney / plum

jollof arancini

peanut maafe / plantain / peanut / pineapple

gnocchi

mushroom / sundried tomato / ramp pesto / sambal egg yolk / adobo

smoked pork ribs

crispy potato salad / asparagus / haskap

seed crusted lingcod

Matane shrimp / potato / leek / artichoke / green olive

grilled beef striploin

beef tallow broccoli / chili parmesan frites /vegetable ash aioli / scallop xo

grilled sourdough with caramelized butter

$4.00

warm marinated olives

$9.00

frites

parmesan / chili oil / vegetable ash aioli

$9.00

Le Coprin mushrooms

scapes / herbs

$9.00

acorn squash soup

cashew sour cream / chili oil

$9.00

grilled asparagus

$9.00

crispy smelts

ramp gribiche / lemon

$10.00

'nduja

challah / plum / jalapeño

$10.00

garden turnip & radish

goat cheese / pesto

$12.00

Waldorf

celery / apple / black grape / walnut / celtic blue / wasabi vinaigrette

$12.00

mixed cheese & charcuterie for 2

house compote / honey / crostini

$45.00

Extras

SWEETS

poached honey crisp apples

apple celery sorbet / lime coconut cream / cider gel / cashew coconut / phyllo

$11.00

chocolate & almond

malted white chocolate ice cream / dulce de leche / yogurt & passionfruit panna cotta / espelette / chocolate coated cornflakes

$11.00

smoked maple & cedar

cedar meringue / blueberry compote / confit lime zest / smoked maple mousse / lime oil

$11.00