black tartan
We believe dining is more than just a meal.
It’s an experience meant to be savoured. Nestled in the heart of Carleton Place, our intimate restaurant offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere where classic French-inspired cuisine meets the best of local ingredients. Each dish is crafted with care and creativity, showcasing the flavours of the season in a setting that feels both refined and familiar.
at black tartan
join us
We invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and genuine hospitality. Reservations are requierd, as seating is limited to preserve the cozy, personal nature of our space.
Book your table online or contact us directly. We look forward to welcoming you soon and sharing a meal you’ll remember long after the last bite.
about us
We believe dining is more than just a meal! We believe it’s an experience meant to be savoured.
Nestled in the heart of Carleton Place, our intimate restaurant offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere where French-inspired classics meet the best of local flavours from Lanark County and the Ottawa Valley. Each dish is crafted with care, creativity, and a touch of playful innovation, celebrating both tradition and the joy of discovering something new. It’s a cozy spot where refined technique, seasonal ingredients, and warm service come together to make everyone feel at home.
join us
We invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and genuine hospitality. Reservations are required, as seating is limited to preserve the cozy, personal nature of our space.
Book your table online or contact us directly. We look forward to welcoming you soon and sharing a meal you’ll remember long after the last bite.
our dining
Guests can select between two distinct dining experiences when making a reservation. Inside, our intimate dining room invites you to relax within the timeless charm of our 1920s heritage building, surrounded by soft lighting and vintage photographs that celebrate Carleton Place’s rich history. This is where guests can enjoy our seasonal tasting menus and table d’hôte offerings, each crafted to showcase creativity, technique, and the best local ingredients.
Outdoors, our covered patio offers a garden retreat enhanced by ambient warmth, subtle lighting, and a striking mural created by local artist Francis Pratt. It’s a relaxed setting ideal for our seasonal lunch service, with an open view into our kitchen that allows guests to feel part of the artistry and care behind every dish.
And for those looking for an ultimate hospitality experience, we are proud to introduce the newly renovated, 2nd floor Tartan Auberge-Inn! Whether you are looking for an overnight stay after a stellar meal or a private dinner for up to 20 guests, this cozy suite is sure to please…
our auberge-inn
We have spent the last decade opening our doors and hearts to ensure our guests feel at home in a dining room where they can comfortably share their life’s milestones, momentous occasions, laughter, tears and special memories with us. We find it is only fitting that the next chapter in our story together should bring us even closer by extending your stay beyond the dining room and into the rest of our home.
With that, we are proud to announce that we are (quite literally) taking our small-town hospitality to the next level! On the 2nd floor of our cozy little restaurant, sits a gorgeous, newly renovated two bedroom apartment that is ready to welcome you and your guests for an overnight stay, and possibly an exclusive culinary adventure.
With a cozy sitting room, full kitchen, private bathroom and spacious dining room, this beautiful suite can be rented out on a nightly basis with options for a privately catered meal for up to twenty guests! Whether you are looking to host life’s next milestone, a family gathering, corporate event, or even just an intimate dinner for two, we would be absolutely delighted to help make your event more spectacular than you ever imagined, in a space that feels as warm and inviting as an extension of our home.
Steve
We had a lovely experience at The Black Tartan Kitchen! We reserved a table for their “Supper Club” experience. The local food supplier was Trillium Meadow Farm who supplied food for all four courses. We enjoyed hearing about the farm and how they care for their animals. Chef/ owner spent time explaining every course selection. The wait staff were friendly and proficient. The wine pairings were spot on! What’s not to love!
from our guests
Ken
7 course meal with wine pairing, last weekend in May, was very enjoyable. Composition and tastes of each dish were great. I’m not a fan or orange wine but it went with the scallop serving. Chef’s description of each plate helped the experience
testimonials
Sadegh
Enjoyed a beautiful 4 course meal with my colleagues. The presentation, interesting combination of flavors and the service made it a wonderful experience. Highly recommend this place
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our awards
Business of The Year Award 2025
Top 100 Restaurants
Regional Culinary Champion
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black tartan kitchen
Wednesday - Thursday
5:00pm - close
Lunch:
11:30am - 1:30pm
Dinner:
5:00pm and
7:30pm seatings