Café Raphaël
★ 4.9 · 1,453 reviews Ottawa Opened 2025
A small European café in Little Italy
Café Raphaël tucks into a corner of Little Italy that gets almost no passing trade. The room is European in style and small enough to fill quickly.
Open 9 to 5. It is the sort of place regulars would rather not see written about.
What guests say
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Simran Mehrotra 15 reviews · Local Guide 7 August 2026
Oh. My. God. What an amazing place! What an amazing experience!! From the food, to the desserts, to the ambience. I can’t even begin to rave about the coffee! You get here, you choose your cup, match it with your saucer and spoon, tell the lovely gentleman about your tastes and preferences and he will curate the most delicious drink for you! You take a sip and realize that the cup right there, is what your heart desired all this time! 100000/10! Definitely coming back here🤌🏻♥️
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Jewel Bernard 1 review 4 August 2026
Catered to our personal tastes and preferences down to our cups! The most amazing cafe ever! So amazingly beautiful and delicious! The owner makes you feel like you’re one of his very best friends!
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Laurance 6 reviews 31 July 2026
Such a charming spot with fantastic vibe! The owner’s taste in decor and art collectibles gives the place a uniquely elegant feel. The coffee is top-tier, the desserts are absolute masterpieces, and the staff couldn't be more welcoming. Hands down one of my favorite spots for afternoon coffee! Will be my go-to place!
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Sharon Rodas 12 reviews · Local Guide 15 July 2026
Wonderful and unique café experience! You get to choose your cup! (I choose a cute white cup decorated with colourful hearts). Raphael reads you and your tastes, and then serves you a magnificent sweet treat! This café was like stepping into a different world full of whimsy, relaxed, and smooth vibes. Bellissimo!! We felt like we were in an Italian patio and enjoyed Raphael’s personal collection of beautiful antiques. The hot chocolate and crème brûlée were so smooth and delicious - amazing quality products truly!!
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Stella Kim 4 reviews 14 July 2026
Such a lovely cafe! The owner is so welcoming and full of life. It was a unique experience picking my own cup, and you can really feel the owner's amazing passion through our conversation. The interior design is beautiful and drinks are great too!! I'm so glad I found this hidden gem in Ottawa. Definitely recommend!
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