Identity
Our Story
At Aiāna, we celebrate the richness of Canada's natural bounty. From wild ingredients flourishing in and around Ottawa to carefully selected local harvests, every dish highlights the essence of our land—crafted with passion, precision, and respect for nature.
Meet Our Chef
Raghav Chaudhary
Raghav Chaudhary is a Canadian chef and an alumnus of The Culinary Institute of America. His path has taken him through Michelin-starred kitchens, where he interned with some of the world's most respected chefs and learned the value of discipline, humility, and care in the kitchen. In 2024, he had the honor of representing Ottawa at the Canadian Culinary Championship, a meaningful milestone in his young career.
At Aiāna, his food reflects both his training and his nature: thoughtful, generous, and rooted in a genuine desire to make people feel welcome. In October 2025, he released his first cookbook, Gather, Savor, Share, built around staff-meal recipes and the simple idea that some of the best food is the food we share with the people around us. He lives with his dog — Dushane — in Ottawa.
Our Team
Canadian Terroir, Multicultural Soul
Our tagline begins with the people. The team that cooks and serves at Aiāna carries the flavours and hospitality of seven countries — and brings them, together, to one table in Ottawa.
Raghav Chaudhary
Executive Chef
Canada / India
Connor Clune
General Manager
United States of America
Haocun Fang
Chef de Cuisine
China
Judy Alexis
Pastry Chef
Grenada
Robert Lemieux
Wine Director
Canada
Justin Foster
Sous Chef
Canada
Dongman Lee
Sous Chef
South Korea
Oliwier Widomski
Maître d'Hôtel
Poland
Join us at the table
Local and seasonal ingredients, interpreted with global memory, classical technique, and warm, exacting hospitality.
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