The Prescott

Was told at the end of the night that your business has gone cashless. Being a business owner, I understand the reasons why a company would go cashless. At the same time I disagree with it. If you won't except my Canadian currency, I can not go back.

It always seems to be busy at The Prescott. That is a good indication of the quality of the food they serve. People keep coming back. The servers are friendly. The atmosphere is casual.

I wouldn't let my dog eat there. The meatball tasted like it was last week's frozen meatball, thawed in the microwave. So dry. Only giving one star because I have to enter something. Dissapointed

I visited during midweek and the restaurant was not busy. My waiter is super friendly and service is great. Food is good too!

The pizza was the worst I've ever tasted, but the fries are some of the finest ever. The dough tasted like croutons, and neither the toppings nor anything else about it was decent. I wouldn't return here if it weren't for the pizza. They had a shortage of cooks, but it's unclear whether it mattered today.

Can't go wrong with their meals with meatballs. They can accommodate large groups which is a plus. All the meals I had there are good. It's one of my favourite go-to places for a get-together with friends. Parking is either on the street or a big lot off Beech St. Either way, it's paid parking although the on-street parking on Beech is free and unlimited after 5: 50 pm during the week. Not sure about the weekends.

Pizza is not up to the standard it was famous for many years. Maybe the recipe has changed or how it made with ingredients? Beer is still good and cold.

The “famous square pizza” was literally the worst pizza I’ve ever had in my life. It tasted like I put a piece of wonder bread with tomato paste and cheese in a toaster oven on broil. Very disappointed.

Not the same any more. Been coming here for 64 years. Food has fallen off and prices have skyrocketed. They don't pack the place anymore so that's what's killed the atmosphere. Regulars have changed venues.

So the roof top patio is amazing, great seating and atmosphere, service seems new and inexperienced, also an Italian pub with zero Italian beers broke my heart, nachos were over cooked. However I am aware they have the best meatball sandwich just didn't have the chance to try, I definitely recommend the rooftop mostly for the cozy atmosphere. Probably the best view on preston

Fries are one of the best ever but the pizza was the worst I’ve ever had. Nothing about it was good, the dough tasted like croutons and the toppings weren’t good either. Based on the pizza I wouldn’t come back here. They were short on cooks though not sure if that made a difference today.

Dreadful. Only offered Bud Light as a beer and no local craft beers. The meatball sandwich was indigestible and as for ambiance being surrounded by TV's showing American Hockey as infinitum it's not my choice. It's a time warp that should be put out of existence. We're well past the Men only Montreal Tavern period with stone floors and Wicker Chairs serving unnamed tasteless beer.

I had the Cadillac, and it far exceeded my expectations. Well worth a try, but be warned it's a lot of delicious food.

The Prescott is the kind of old-fashioned bar/tavern/beer hall that is worth finding in any big city. Simple, unpretentious, and steeped in history. The meatball sandwich is a fixed moment in time.

My better half and I stopped here for lunch a few days ago. It’s a scene from the old city, friendly waitresses, great food and we left full! 100% recommended for a taste of old Ottawa!

Always enjoy going to the Prescott. I work in the area, and I often pop in for a quick lunch. The staff know I'm in a hurry, and make sure I get out on time.

Shout outs to Dave and Sean, always great service!

I can’t believe that a run of the mill pub would charge so much for mass produced beer. The wings were mediocre at a crazy price of $20! I used to go here when things were better priced because it’s one of those places where you can come as you are but now, you’d be practically alone. I went on a Friday night whereas it use to be packed but there was about 10 people only. The high prices are clearly driving business away and who knows what the logic is of continuing this practice. Using the debit machine forces you to put an 18% tip too without an option to put a dollar amount so you feel cornered into paying too much at the end. Very disappointing and I’ll take my business elsewhere like many others.

A few of us went to the Porch on Preston just above the Prescott and we had a great time! Paul was our server and did an awesome job. Food and drinks were great and the service was fast. Will definitely be heading back there this summer!

Great pub space, good food, and the staff was very nice. A very down to earth place with great food portions!

I've been going to the Prescott for more than 40 yrs.and have always enjoyed it.
I'm dying from Cancer and my Son decided he was going to get me all my favourite things for Mother's Day so he showed up with Meatball Sandwich Platters and a couple of Lasagnas and other restaurant favourites.
I'm sad to say both were disappointing the French fries were soggy and undercooked, the meatball in the sandwich is the smallest I've ever gotten and the lasagna was all noodles not enough meatsauce so very dry and too expensive for the serving.
Maybe its new owners and they made changes. My son just wanted to make my day special so I told him everything was great I just wasn't hungry.

We went to the Prescott last night for the once legendary square pizza and a few cold pints. Let me just say the pizza is anything but legendary now, in fact it was horrible! Barely hot, under-cooked, congealed cheese!
The server was very nice but go somewhere else!

Sadly, it is listed here as wheelchair accessible seating and washroom. Ironically, to get to these there are steps as confirmed by a phone call to the business.

Love the place and the history of it but I don't care what you say about covid, over $21 for a pound of wings is ridiculous get over yourselves