Savana Cafe, Ottawa

Both the food and service were terrible at the Savana Cafe and we will not return. The watery Kallaloo soup was a meer 100ml in the bottom of a tiny bowl; the blackened shrimp consisted of two tiny shrimp and pile of steamed beans; the surf and turf consisted of two tiny burnt medalions of beef about the size and thickness of $2 coins along with two more tiny shrimp. Desert was basic but edible. We were rushed into and out of the restaurant, dishes were served before those from the previous course were removed, and the bill was delivered before we were even done eating. We will not return to the Savana Cafe.

The Savana Cafe is located on a quiet street in Centertown Ottawa. The place is usually hopping and I have been going there for almost 20 years. This is a consistent place. I recently brought a world traveling, expense account type friend here. He was amazed and the meal and at the good value and reasonable prices. This is usually a loud place with the sound of happy conversations and high energy. The service is great and unobtrusive. My food recommendation is the desert which I don�t always have room for. The Vanilla Cr�me is a combination of cream and raspberries. In general I usually try the special meal of the day

Very good soups, pad thai. The wild filet was one of the best meals I have ever had. Recommended.

The Savana Cafe is a real gem of Centretown Ottawa. It is filled with intoxicating smells, the service is wonderful and the food is a mouth-watering combination of various cultures. The decor and music also made the night a memorable one!! I have been to the Savana Cafe on several occaisions and have not once been dissapointed in any respect. Give it a try!

Make sure you try the kallaloo soup - it's probably the best soup I've ever had.