Best Pho in Centretown Ottawa — Vietnam Palace

Centretown is one of Ottawa’s most walkable, vibrant neighbourhoods — and Vietnam Palace Restaurant is its favourite Vietnamese destination. Whether you’re coming from Bank Street, Elgin Street, or heading over from Ottawa City Hall, we’re just minutes away at 819 Somerset St W with 35 years of authentic pho on the menu.

Centretown’s Neighbourhood Vietnamese Spot

Residents of Centretown know the feeling: after a long day of errands on Bank Street or a stroll down Elgin Street past the restaurants and boutiques, sometimes you just want something warming and real. That’s where we come in. Vietnam Palace has been a fixture in the neighbourhood for over three decades — a place where the broth always tastes like it was made that morning (because it was).

Our family-run restaurant has gathered 671 Google reviews and a 4.3-star rating from Centretown diners, Ottawa foodies, and visitors from across the city. The secret? More than 100 menu items crafted from Vietnamese tradition, served by people who genuinely care about your experience.

The Pho Centretown Has Been Talking About

Our pho is built on a foundation of hours of slow-simmering — beef bones, aromatic spices, and the patience that comes from 35+ years of practice. The result is a broth that’s deeply fragrant and nourishing, whether you’re fighting off the Ottawa cold or just craving comfort food.

Signature pho options include:

• Pho Dac Biet — the house special combination bowl
• Pho Tai Chin — rare and well-done beef
• Pho Ga — traditional chicken pho
• Vegetarian Pho — fragrant tofu broth

Beyond Pho — The Full Centretown Menu

Centretown diners come back for more than pho. Our full menu includes crispy Vietnamese spring rolls, lemongrass dishes, rice paper rolls, bun vermicelli bowls, and com tam broken rice. It’s a full tour of Vietnamese comfort cuisine, all available for dine-in or takeout.

Dining with a group from the City Hall area? We welcome groups and can accommodate reservations for office lunches, family dinners, and special occasions. Book your table in advance.

Find Us Near Centretown

We’re at 819 Somerset St W — a quick bus or bike ride from anywhere on Bank Street or Elgin. OC Transpo routes 2 and 6 stop nearby. Street parking on Somerset and side streets is generally easy to find outside peak hours.

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Hours & Contact

• Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Tuesday: CLOSED
• Wednesday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

📍 819 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R4 | 📞 (613) 238-6758 | 📧 info@vietnampalacerestaurant.ca

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