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
warm marinated olives
frites
parmesan / chili oil / vegetable ash aioli
Le Coprin mushrooms
scapes / herbs
acorn squash soup
cashew sour cream / chili oil
grilled asparagus
crispy smelts
ramp gribiche / lemon
'nduja
challah / plum / jalapeño
garden turnip & radish
goat cheese / pesto
Waldorf
celery / apple / black grape / walnut / celtic blue / wasabi vinaigrette
mixed cheese & charcuterie for 2
house compote / honey / crostini
Extras
SWEETS
poached honey crisp apples
apple celery sorbet / lime coconut cream / cider gel / cashew coconut / phyllo
chocolate & almond
malted white chocolate ice cream / dulce de leche / yogurt & passionfruit panna cotta / espelette / chocolate coated cornflakes
smoked maple & cedar
cedar meringue / blueberry compote / confit lime zest / smoked maple mousse / lime oil