Carleton Place, Ont. restaurant named one of Canada’s top 100 dining spots in 2025

Black Tartan Kitchen in Carleton Place, Ont. (OpenTable/opentable.ca)

A restaurant serving classic French cuisine in Carleton Place is among Canada’s 100 best restaurants this year.

OpenTable’s annual list of the best dining spots in the country is compiled from analyzing diner reviews, ratings, reservation demand and the percentage of five-star reviews, among other factors.

Black Tartan Kitchen on Bridge Street in Carleton Place was named to the list this year. Chef and owner Ian Carswell says the menus are composed entirely to showcase the best local products in Lanark County & the Ottawa Valley and are tailored monthly to best celebrate the tastes of the season. Experiences include a three-course table d’hôte menu for $84 per person, and a four-course or seven-course tasting menu from $96 to $144 per person.

No restaurants from Ottawa made the list this year. Last year, Dreamland Cafe on Preston Street was considered one of the top 100 restaurants in Canada.

Kingston’s Mayla restaurant made OpenTable’s list this year. The small plate, cocktails and craft beer spot has an average rating of 4.7 on OpenTable with 278 reviews. Bocado Restaurant in Prince Edward County was also named to the list, offering seasonal Spanish-inspired cuisine.

This year’s list includes 19 restaurants from Alberta, 15 from B.C., one from Newfoundland and Labrador, two from Nova Scotia, 44 from Ontario, 18 from Quebec, and one from Saskatchewan.

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