Ek Bar, located at 225 Preston Street in Ottawa, is a modern Indian restaurant by Michelin-recognized Chef Hemant Bhagwani, showcasing inventive interpretations of traditional Indian flavours. A vibrant restaurant with a cocktail-first attitude, located in the heart of lively Little Italy, Ottawa.

Chef Hemant Bhagwani unveils the second chapter in his acclaimed culinary journey. In Season Two, Ek Bar brings to life a bold interpretation of Indo-British cuisine, where food becomes the storyteller for two intertwined cultures — Indian and British.

Ek Bar Ottawa invites guests to discover a refined yet playful dining and drinking experience, where every dish and every sip carries the story of two worlds coming together. Ek Bar translates to “once upon a time,” a nod to the long, complex, and intertwined history shared by India and Britain.

Transporting diners from the streets of London , Mumbai and New Delhi to the streets of Ottawa. Ek Bar is designed to evoke the elegance, warmth, and energy of elite colonial clubs and high-society lounges — reimagined for today.