Review of Arancini at Astoria Bistro Botanique by louisg

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I spent last weekend in the Ottawa area and had dinner at a vegan restaurant in Gatineau, Quebec. My date (a non-vegan) chose this restaurant to celebrate her birthday. I guess my vegan lifestyle has sparked her curiosity.

We shared 3 appetizers / starters and an entree. The first app to be reviewed is Arancini. I’ve had arancini before, but they were not deep fried. Although they were good, deep frying took these rice / risotto balls to another level! The crust was wonderfully crunchy and it enveloped a mix of rice / risotto, vegan Parmesan, onions, vegan mayo and chives. The tomato sauce / marinara tasted authentically Italian.

$18 for 3 Arancini balls is admittedly steep, but I’d probably order them again because they were so delicious!! When they’re this good, it doesn’t matter that they’re vegan. 🌱

The menu was quite varied, so there was something for everyone (except those who insist on not eating approachable and delicious vegan food).

I strongly recommend this restaurant and this dish.