50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Ottawa

“I was craving shawarma and found this place on my way home from work. I'm new to Ottawa and my shawarma standards are high because my hometown has amazing shawarma that no other spots have come close to and I've tried many places already in Ottawa. Let me tell you, this place DID NOT DISSAPOINT! Amazing shawarma every bit of it! I will definitely be returning. The best I've had in Ottawa by FAR!“

“The chicken shawarma at Mr. Fez is outstanding. I went back two nights in a row. Noor is a nice guy! Highly recommend.“

“I ordered a sandwich yesterday, the food was great and the service was fantastic, I find it disheartening that the malls security guards are scaring your business away. this is why the food court is empty. but I did enjoy my sandwich and will definitely be back for more, thank you“

“We had a great experience with our online order of 2 chicken grills. The food was ready to be picked up about 30 minutes after the order. The chicken grills were plentiful and absolutely delicious. A great experience!“

“Best shawarma in Ottawa. I recommend also fries and chicken with special sauce on top.“

“If quality food and healthy portions are the criteria you have when choosing a restaurant then if you’re in the mood for Greek, you can’t go wrong! The food was fresh, flavour profile was on point and there’s enough to satisfy the most hearty of appetites. Service is timely and dining in is 6-7 simple 4 seat tables that are comfortable and casual. Great value and the owner is polite, professional and welcoming. We will definitely be back!“

“If you’re looking for the best shawarma in town, this is the spot. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves great food and great vibes! The food portion is absolutely incredible!“

“Lovely Greek Style cuisine.“

“What a great place. Amazing food for a night out with friends or a romantic night with your partner. Hasn’t disappointed me yet. Everything comes in warm and ready to eat. The feta with fries is amazing and chicken skewers are top. I do miss their turnip salad but they removed that unfortunately.“

“Great plates and a very big heart 🤗“

“This is the best OG shawarma place in Ottawa known them for 20 years and still the best spot in Ottawa owner's and staff best service and food ever will never change even if we try other places thanks too the best staff Maarouf saad and family !! Happy new year!!“

“The Fattoush is amazing but unfortunately since our return to work the portions for the fattoush salad are much smaller and for the price of almost $15 it’s difficult to justify. Prior to the pandemic the fattoush portion used to be worth while. I know prices are climbing in everything but dissapointed in the portion size.“

“Great place! I especially like the minced beef kebob. All good people there. Marcel works hard and makes excellent daily specials. Joe (Nasser) is very friendly and funny. Thanks again for the book guys ;) (The Golden Mean). I highly recommend this place and I hope to be back soon.“

“I had an amazing experience at the Shawarma Andalos in the food court of Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, from the moment I arrived, everything felt welcoming and well-organized. I ordered a family tray, and it was absolutely delicious, with fresh ingredients and rich, satisfying flavors in every bite. What truly made the visit special was the outstanding service from Wissam and Zoya, who were incredibly kind, attentive, and went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. Their warmth and professionalism really stood out and made the meal even more enjoyable. It’s rare to find both such high-quality food and genuine customer care in a food court setting, highly recommended, and I’ll definitely be back!“

“Great service, friendly staff, best chicken shawarma I’ve had in a long time, loaded with chicken and fresh ingredients. Great price and value for money!“

“I was sad when this place replaced the Oka’s that used to be here as it was my favourite shawarma spot, but I’ve got to say I’ve been here a number of times now and it’s carrying the torch quite well. Solid wraps and poutines for sure.“

“This is my favourite spot for lunch. The chicken is crispy and never dry. The salad is never plain lettuce. There's always something else added into the mix like fresh cut bell peppers, purple cabbage or even broccoli. The portions are a good size as well. Friendly staff here as well. Always a pleasure to pick up lunch or snack here!“

“Great experience at Lupus while celebrating an important birthday. Refined menu with a palette of dishes offering varied textures and tastes. Superb service. Thanks Graham for a no nonsense, efficient and attentive stewardship of our table. A bit noisy but this was due to some customers not caring about other restaurant’ guests ( a major peeve of mine. Thank you.“

“I came here for a birthday party and the service was amazing. We were served by Joe and George, and they were incredible and really nice. The service was great and the food was absolutely amazing (kudos to the chef!). I will definitely come back again!“

“Amazing shawarma and and great portions! We got the shawarma platter for takeout and the box was filled to the max, it can easily feed two people. The platter came with two pitas. Ottawa Shawarma is exactly what comes to mind when I think of good shawarma. The meats are so flavourful and the chicken isn't dry.“

“We enjoyed our dining experience very much! The ambiance and service was fantastic! The food was fresh and delicious with excellent size portions! Highly recommend!“

“AYOOOOOO!!! You know that’s guy that throws his glasses when the food is so good?!? That. This. So freaking good!

Y’all better run. Don’t walk. Come eat here!

This girl just made a fresh tortilla right in front of me!!! So soft and light crisp, heaven in a mouthful. And let’s give a standing ovation for the flavourful and juicy butter chicken filling.

And let me tell you, the portion size, I legit said “ holy smokes that thing’s big”✨ the price for it, so worth it✨ the friendly guy behind the counter ✨✨

I want to eat this every day now!!! Almost cried when it was all gone ❤️❤️“

“The meat and cheese pies are to die for! Been going here since they opened up, and is our go to place whenever we need our lebanese meat pie fix. A trick is coming first thing early morning and they are super fresh. They are very friendly and always smiling when working. I've been to other meat pie stores and this is the best quantity and quality of pies in Ottawa region.

I have had a shawarma poutine in the shawarma side of the store and they are good as well!“

“I've been eatting Greeks to go since 2006. I've moved acrossed the country and I crave them so much. They have remembered me and when I come back to Ottawa, they are very accommodating. Every single time I go back, I HAVE to have their delicious food. If you want to try, mouth water food, eat here. Want great serve, eat here. Want a meal you won't forget, EAT HERE..... Mmmmmmm, now I wish I was there, trust me, its that good.“

“We ordered 2 chicken souvlaki plates through Uber Eats and when the order was delivered, there was only 1 plate in the bag. I called the restaurant immediately since the bag had been sealed and not tampered with so it was clear that the restaurant messed up. The restaurant offered to make another plate but unfortunately they don't have their own delivery drivers so we had to drive to them and pick up the other plate. Once we got there, the owner was very apologetic and offered us a free item from their menu and a dessert. This is an example of good customer service. I get that mistakes happen but it's how a business handles their mistakes that makes all the difference. This was handled very well, in my opinion and we will order from Oh My Grill again in the future. By the way, the food was excellent! I have to take the review down to 4 stars because of the fact that we had to drive to pick up the corrected order but otherwise it would have been 5 stars.“

“Certainly amongst the best Turquish restaurant in Ottawa even if the place is modest and simple but greatly clean, well ordered and with owner couple top class. Menu with a large amount of different delicious choices. The review made by Ottawa Citizen one month after their opening is still very actual and totally worth the large amount of kudos received. Bravo to the very gentle owner's couple. The food is great and reminded us our meal taken in Kusadasi few years ago. We are going to use this spot on a very regular basis for sure.“

“Delicious food Masha ALLAH“

“Great food. Fresh, full of flavour and plentiful. The owners are wonderful.“

“Highly recommended best kebob in ottawa smell test like kebob not like other junks.“

“Ordered a chicken shawarma on Ogilvie road, which was delicious and big.“

“Went there for Sunday brunch with some friend. delicious! It is busy, so you can't stay their too long to mingle. that's the only negative part.“

“As I sat in the booth dying from mild spice, the manager saved my mouth and what little dignity I had left by giving me a helping of napkins and a free bottle of water. Swallowing my pride in between gasps for breathe, I cannot recommend a better Osmow’s than this one. 11/10 will eat there again. Thanks again guys, the girl ended up going home with me at end, couldn’t have done it without you.“

“Food atmosphere and services were awesome during my visit from Toronto to Ottawa When I was eating my kofta sandwich I was thinking that I m eating it in ain diyab so nice and delicious Omar is a great server I m thinking to return back there when I will go to Ottawa Thank you guys“

“What a wonderful experience and a beautiful place to enjoy a meal at. I had an unforgettable experience here with the most delicious shawarma on homos and alcazar dessert I have ever had. If you are in town you definitely need to visit this hidden gem. I recommend this for anyone looking to try authentic middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. Cheers to the owner and staff!“

“Was amazing but now with the new owners the serving sizes have decreased and prices increased and the flavour is not there. Was my go to as I was addicted but now it is not the same and for me now worth it anymore.“

“This classic Greek restaurant has stood the test of time and has consistently served high quality authentic Greek food with excellent service in a relaxed atmosphere. Was there once again last night for dinner with the missus: we shared a saganaki, she had the calamari dinner and I the chicken souvlaki. We were served excellent food promptly and professionally. We walked out at $100 all in with leftovers. You just can't go wrong.“

“We had the family platter for our Christmas gathering at work and the food was delicious. The platter was extremely generous… we ended up inviting colleagues to join us. The owner is super nice and the staff is friendly. This is a great place to go. I’ve been going frequently since then and every time it delicious and everyone is really friendly.“

“Hey there! We ordered for the first time last nite and everything was great! We both got the Club wrap which was very fresh and tasty:). We also ordered a small roasted potatoes with garlic sauce...so yummy!“

“Super filling and well priced“

“Had an amazing Sunday brunch at Mati Ottawa! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The atmosphere was stylish yet relaxed, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. A perfect spot for a weekend treat — can’t wait to come back!“

“Had the falafel salad plate. Was looking for a healthy and flavourful option in the food court, and my meal met those needs!! The falafel was fried to-order for my meal, and I was able to customize the salad options to my preferences. Was enough food to last two sittings, so I went back for a lid after eating what I could for my lunch! Yum!“

“I come here as often as I can to eat, and every single time, I see someone in line being disrespectful to the staff. Without fail. Loud, rude, entitled customers who clearly don’t understand how restaurants — or basic human decency — work.
I’m writing this because I personally stood up for the staff as a customer, and the response I got says everything. Instead of reflecting on their behavior, the customer tried to escalate the situation and told me to “mind my own business,” then attempted to engage in a fight outside the mall. All of this — over staff simply doing their job. That tells you exactly who the real problem is.
I’ve worked in restaurants myself, so I know exactly what I’m talking about. The staff here are not the issue. The issue is cheap, entitled customers who demand more while paying less, then throw tantrums when reality doesn’t bend to them.
This is one of the busiest stores in the entire food court. Nonstop lines, constant pressure, long exhausting shifts — and still, some of you think it’s acceptable to yell at workers, call them names, and publicly embarrass them in front of a packed mall. That behavior is pathetic.
Let’s make this painfully clear: the staff do NOT control prices. The mall and the Jimmy the Greek franchise do. Yet the workers take the abuse. Calling them cheap, being loud and rude, humiliating them, threatening them, and causing scenes because you’re unhappy with prices you didn’t set is disgusting. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
Pushing religion onto staff while demanding they smile through disrespect is harassment, not kindness. These workers are human beings, not punching bags for your frustration.
For a change, try asking them how they’re doing. Everyone is struggling. These people are working long shifts just to survive while being treated like garbage by customers who think money gives them power.
And here’s a reality check: if you can’t afford the food, don’t buy it. If you don’t like the prices, don’t go there. It’s that simple. What you don’t get to do is abuse staff because you’re unhappy with your own situation.
To the mall management and the Jimmy the Greek franchise: take note. Your pricing and policy decisions land directly on your staff’s backs, and they’re the ones absorbing the anger, threats, and hostility. Protect your employees instead of leaving them exposed to daily abuse.
The staff here deserve respect. If this review offends you, good — it probably means you’re exactly the type of customer being called out.“

“انصح به وبشدة مطعم ممتاز وباعلى المقاييس وبشوشين ويرحبون بالزبائن بحرارة I highly recommend it, an excellent restaurant with the highest standards, and they welcome customers warmly“

“I recently ordered from Greek On Wheels and had a great experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were very generous. The chicken and potatoes were especially delicious, and the garlic sauce was amazing. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. Everything was well prepared and the restaurant was very clean. Definitely one of the best places for Greek food. I highly recommend it“

“I've ordered from this location few times through Uber eates. I wanted to leave a review for the consistency on the orders I've had. This location seems to pay attention to freshness. Which to me far more important than speed. I called the location to give the staff a compliment through a manager however no manager was present but the person I spoke with was professional and wanted to help when I asked for a manager. Food was fresh and warm check, service was professional and accurate check, overall is a 5/5 experience.“

“Alissar Lebanese Cuisine is absolutely outstanding! The food is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic—you can taste the quality in every bite. The service is just as amazing: warm, welcoming, and attentive, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.

A special shoutout to their chicken salad—hands down one of the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly seasoned, juicy chicken, fresh ingredients, and a balance of flavors that’s simply next level. If you’re looking for real Lebanese cuisine done right, Alissar is a must-try. Highly recommended!“

“Above-par, hard workin' staff that still take a moment to chat you up while mixing 4 shakes and managing the take-out counter. Superhuman Service! Loved my Reuben so much I bought the tshirt in the hopes they'll give me staff rate on my next meal ;) Hearty portions so plenty left to share with a fellow hosteller. 5-Stars, thanks for the comfort food since Winterlude hot chocolates as a kid in the 80s. Best Nostalgia Diner in the City“

“The meat is cut with style, the sandwiches are wrapped with elegance, and the plates are made with love. An unforgettable experience every time, and the food portions are as generous as they are delicious. Make no mistake, you will want to come back inside every time you walk past this location, and you will never be disappointed.“

“Had a good chat with the manager, whom I give much respect. He gave me the answers that seemed more than reasonable and was honest with what they are good at and what they offer to remain relevant. I still stand by this establishment as the food is very good and honesty is the norm. Cheers, Kevin“