Lola's Kitchen
765 Somerset St W, Ottawa
(613) 276-7708
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The service was outstanding and the food was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back!
🍽️ Lola’s Kitchen — Filipino restaurant & catering spot in Centretown-West Ottawa, known for authentic flavours and a warm, communal dining vibe. 
🇵🇭 What It Is
Lola’s Kitchen serves authentic Filipino cuisine inspired by family recipes and the owner’s experiences growing up with his grandmother’s cooking traditions. 
📍 Location & Hours
📌 765 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R1 — a cozy restaurant space with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. 
They’re typically closed Mondays & Tuesdays, open later in the evenings mid-week and weekends (e.g., Wednesday–Sunday with varying lunch/dinner hours). 
🍴 About the Food
• Traditional Filipino dishes: BBQ chicken, chicken adobo, beef tapa, spring rolls/lumpia, and pancit noodles. 
• Kamayan (boodle) platters: Shared meals served on banana leaves, meant to be eaten with your hands for a fun, communal experience. 
• Seafood & sides: Fish escabeche, garlic-buttered shrimp, plantains, and garlic fried rice. 
• Desserts: Classic Halo-Halo and Filipino-style banana desserts. 
🍛 Dining Experience
Guests often highlight:
• Warm, friendly service and relaxed vibe — great for groups or family meals. 
• The Kamayan experience — eating with your hands over banana leaves — which many find memorable and fun. 
• Moderately priced meals with generous portions and positive reviews for flavour and quality. 
🥂 Extras
• Takeout & online ordering if you want the food at home. 
• Catering for events with customizable Filipino menus and party trays. 
🍴 Quick Tips
• Reservations recommended — the space is cozy and popular with locals. 
• Try the BBQ chicken or beef ribs and a Kamayan platter for a traditional experience. 
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Platter For
It is my first experience at Lola’s and I personally loved it. The food is fresh, very tasty, chicken and meat so tender. I cannot even describe how the mix of flavors are so perfectly blending together. I recommend highly and please come open your restaurant in Montreal!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MAS SARAP! IT'S A MUST EAT!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved it fire🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the owner is very accommodating and the food is really good. 🥰😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We shared Kamayan platters and they were delicious. Service was great. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such amazing food here. Every bite was delicious. I will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CRAZY GOOD!
Love all the food i ordered and also the staff are so accommodating and nice. The place is so clean.
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Food was bussin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Platter For
Food was delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was Awesome!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and very friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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