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The story behind the name Dhruvees

Have you ever noticed that bright, brilliant twinkling star in the sky? It is always close to the moon and you can easily spot it on a clear night. It is the North Star. It is named so because it lies directly overhead when viewed from many parts of the planet.

This star has great significance in Japanese, Greek, Hawaiian and Indian culture. In Indian mythology, the pole star is called Dhruva and is based on the legend of a little prince behind it.

Line drawing of the young prince Dhruva in meditation beneath the North Star

Our Values

“Let Food Be Thy Medicine”

Hippocrates, 4th century BC

  • Fresh

    We are passionate about our food, hence we create our cuisine with fresh seasonal ingredients, Organic wherever possible and minimizing the use of processed ingredients.

  • Healthy

    We contribute to your well being, vitality and energy. Maximising the use of nutrient rich ingredients, our cuisine is nutritionally balanced and wholesome.

  • Sustainable & Local

    We care for our community, using locally grown organic and sustainable cuisine wherever possible. We know our local growers and work closely with a local farmer’s market which counteracts our trends. And in doing so, this has helped us build meaningful human connections.

The Dhruvees restaurant building on Beechwood Avenue at dusk

Closure Announcement

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the permanent closure of Dhruvees.

We are deeply grateful for your support, loyalty, and friendship over the past three and a half years.

Despite our best efforts to overcome the financial challenges caused by rising costs, we are no longer able to continue operations.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you—our loyal guests, suppliers, business partners, and the wonderful community of Vanier / Rockcliffe.

Serving you, whether at Dhruvees or beyond, has been a true privilege. We are sincerely thankful for the trust and patronage you have shown us.

Thank you for believing in us. Thank you for dining with us. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of Ottawa’s food scene.

With best wishes,
Team Dhruvees