Pho Near Rideau Centre Ottawa — Vietnam Palace

Downtown Ottawa is at your doorstep when you’re near Rideau Centre, and so is one of the city’s best Vietnamese restaurants. Vietnam Palace at 819 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R4 is just a few minutes from Rideau Street, easily accessible via the Confederation Line LRT. Whether you’re shopping, sightseeing, or heading home after a day in the core, stop by Vietnam Palace for a bowl of pho that locals have been raving about since 1989.

The Best Pho Minutes from Rideau Centre

Ottawa’s downtown core is packed with food options, but truly authentic Vietnamese cuisine is a short hop away. From Rideau Centre, hop on the Confederation Line toward Tunney’s Pasture and step off at Pimisi station — Vietnam Palace is a short walk from there on Somerset Street West. Alternatively, it’s a pleasant 10–15 minute stroll through the heart of downtown Ottawa’s diverse west end.

Our location in Ottawa’s Chinatown has made us the destination for both downtown workers and tourists wanting to experience real Vietnamese food. We’ve served over three decades of Ottawa diners, from first-time visitors who wandered in off Somerset Street to regulars who’ve been coming weekly since the 1990s. 671 Google reviews and a 4.3-star rating tell that story more than we ever could.

A True Ottawa Dining Experience

If you’re visiting Ottawa and want to eat where locals actually eat, Vietnam Palace is the answer. We’re not a tourist trap. We’re a family restaurant that’s been doing one thing exceptionally well — authentic Vietnamese food — for over 35 years. Our menu spans the full breadth of Vietnamese regional cuisine: northern pho, southern broken rice plates, central Vietnamese spicy noodles, and fresh seasonal rolls that change with the produce.

Downtown Ottawa brings food-curious guests from around the world, and we love welcoming them. Many guests near Rideau Street discover us after asking a local for their favourite restaurant recommendation. The answer, more often than not, is Vietnam Palace.

Ottawa’s Must-Try Dishes When Near Rideau Centre

• Phở đặc biệt — The classic house special with all beef cuts
• Gỏi cuốn tôm thịt — Shrimp and pork fresh rolls with peanut sauce
• Bún bò Huế — Spicy central Vietnamese lemongrass noodle soup
• Bánh cuốn — Steamed rice rolls with pork and mushroom
• Cà phê sữa đá — Iconic Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk

After shopping at Rideau Centre or exploring Parliament Hill, there’s nothing like sitting down to a steaming bowl of pho. Book your table or just walk in — we welcome you.

Hours & Location

Vietnam Palace Restaurant
819 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R4
Phone: (613) 238-6758
Email: info@vietnampalacerestaurant.ca

Hours: Mon & Wed–Fri: 11am–10pm | Sat: 10am–10pm | Sun: 11am–10pm | Closed Tuesdays

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