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!“

“Outstanding experience, from the service to the food. I took Istanbul Basha and felt could feed 2 persons, keep up the great work“

“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.“

“We have been coming here for years. They changed ownership not long ago and the new owner is really nice and we are usually happy with what we order. Today was the exception, and I don't like to focus on the bad days, but I think feedback is important.

The shawarma chicken felt extremely dry, even with garlic sauce it was really dry. Also it was missing seasoning, same for the rice and potatoes which could definitely use some more salt. I hope I just caught them on a bad day and that the quality goes back to what it used to be just a couple months ago.“

“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.“

“Exceptional experience at Trofi. The lamb was outstanding, and owner Nick’s Grandmother’s fattoush salad was absolutely delicious — fresh, vibrant ingredients and perfectly balanced flavours. Despite being busy, the restaurant had an incredible energy and atmosphere; you could feel that everyone was genuinely enjoying themselves. Nick and the entire team work incredibly hard to ensure every guest felt welcomed and well taken care of. Trofi is without a doubt one of Ottawa’s hottest spots — make a reservation as soon as you can. Highly recommended. 5 stars!!“

“Great plates and a very big heart 🤗“

“Ordered the mixed platter and let me just say WOW! Best shawarma in Ottawa south for sure. The platter was like an explosion of flavours, meats were extremely tender and well seasoned, sauces were on point. Genuinely a 10/10 meal. Definitely recommend to anyone living in the south of Ottawa, won’t disappoint!“

“Had a great experience at Andalos Food Court , Hussein and Zoya provided outstanding customer service friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout. They made sure everything was perfect and created a warm atmosphere that made the visit even more enjoyable. The food was excellent, and their professionalism and positive attitude truly stood out. Highly recommend Andalos, and a big thank you to Hussein and Zoya for the amazing service“

“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 love their shawarmas and you can also order potato 🥔 chunks topped regular or hot 🔥 garlic 🧄sauce.
They also sell a variety of exotic bottled fruit juices, such as mango 🥭 and I think Guava as well. 🤔
You cannot go wrong when visiting and ordering something from this long time running food stand, because of their good variety of healthy foods. 😛👍“

“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.“

“Stop reading this and go. Sooooooo delicious…. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Med on June 26, 2026, and were delighted from the moment we walked in. Parker and Angela took exceptional care of us—the service was flawless and the food was outstanding. Between the beautiful decor, wonderful atmosphere, and top-tier hospitality, it was a truly memorable evening. Thank you for making her birthday so special. We will definitely be back!“

“Just discovered this fantastic little gem in Findlay Creek! We each ordered a donair, and it was the best I've ever tasted. The portions were incredibly generous. They offer a great selection of desserts.
The service was excellent. The staff were genuinely happy to have our business and were very patient while we took our time deciding what to order from their extensive menu. With so many tempting options, it wasn't easy to choose!
Highly recommended—we'll definitely be back.“

“The food was great! Amazing customer service. They provided us separate clean plates for chicken and vegetables. Table was clean as well. Will try again. I think the toilet ventilation was not working properly, hopefully they can fix it soon“

“Highly recommend! I was hesitant at first because I had no idea what the majority of menu items were. I was completely blown away. I am a very picky person, but the menu and how the food was explained in full detail, no matter the question by our incredible waitress was the first sign this is the place to be! A huge thank you to the waitress especially, the staff as a whole and a huge high-five to the chefs for clearly putting your all in to every single menu item. I was fortunate enough to run in to one of the owners and give my nothing short of positive feedback. He was so grateful and humble. Keep it up all! Would recommend to anyone. Will be back!“

“Great shawarma, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. Everything was flavorful and prepared quickly. Special shoutout to Vraj for the excellent customer service—he was friendly, welcoming, and made the experience even better. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Delicious food Masha ALLAH“

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

“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“

“The food is incredible and service is great. The lamb is amazing, and so is the fish. The atmosphere is beautiful - hand painted art everywhere you look! Would definitely recommend. There is only street parking available, and it gets busier later at night.“

“Shawarma molto buono, lo consiglio,In realtà, è tutto delizioso. 😋“

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

“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.“

“Excellent customer service and delicious food!“

“Super filling and well priced“

“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!“

“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!“

“I am truly grateful for the kindness and service by the staff at this location! After having what was a complicated issue with uber eats, Bisher was absolutely kind, understanding and helpful with the situation! My boyfriend and I have been ordering from them lately and they are now our go to for a cozy night in for dinner!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Not from Ottawa, but flew in this afternoon. Close to airport, man these guys do a fantastic job, friendly, quick, reasonable pricing. If I lived here this would be a go to for sure!!!!! Great food!!!!!!“

“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“

“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!“

“Not from Ottawa, but flew in this afternoon. Close to airport, man these guys do a fantastic job, friendly, quick, reasonable pricing. If I lived here this would be a go to for sure!!!!! Great food!!!!!!“

“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“

“Not from Ottawa, but flew in this afternoon. Close to airport, man these guys do a fantastic job, friendly, quick, reasonable pricing. If I lived here this would be a go to for sure!!!!! Great food!!!!!!“