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!“

“I've been coming here for a few months now, and the food is always consistently amazing and delicious!
I highly recommend it to anyone who's in Bells Corners. They have the best Greek food and the best shawarma. The place itself is very cozy, and the staff are always friendly and very helpful.“

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

“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!“

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

“Lovely Greek Style cuisine.“

“Thank you guys so much for making my first birthday far from home feel not so lonely. I want to sincerely thank and acknowledge the amazing waitress who served me here. Unfortunately I cannot recall her name but she was by far the most kindest host I have ever had. If you are reading this thank you so much for making a difference in my day. Thank you guys so much for your amazing service and making a hard day from home so much better !“

“Great plates and a very big heart 🤗“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“Should be called 'Oh My DELICIOUS!'
Found this little hidden gem in the.Byward market today, tucked away at the end of York st and King Edward.
The food is made fresh and the Tzaziki sauce is amazing. Since it was a lunch visit I ordered the souvlaki filet mignon pita sandwich. They had me at the first bite.😜
Cant wait to go back and try another food item very soon.
Thanks guys...Kkeep grilling your way to yummy-ness!“

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

“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.“

“Delicious food Masha ALLAH“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“I was on a quick visit to ottawa and I saw this lovely restaurant and I am happy that i went in. The owner is very welcoming , and talented in drawing and cooking. The kafta was different and very tasty! I will sure visit it again when i am around.“

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

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

“Super filling and well priced“

“Excellent customer service and delicious food!“

“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!“

“Greek on Wheels deserves 5 stars for the food, and Adam deserves 10 stars for dealing with DoorDash lol I ordered the lamb chops medium rare and somehow they still arrived perfectly cooked despite the driver taking their sweet time. Everything was delicious, communication was excellent, and the service was above and beyond. If Adam isn't running the place already, he should be!“

“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!“

“Ordered a cevapi and it was so delicious. The sauces to go with it are a must. I really liked the white one and the red pepper sauce and onions. They also have fresh deserts and they were delicious as well. They have a very clean store with all types of european goods. I am not too familiar. The gentleman was very helpful and kind. I recommend coming to this store. Thoroughly enjoyed my hot food and desert.“

“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“

“The food was excellent.. I haven’t had such juicy flavorful chicken shawarma in a long time .. the salad was perfectly dressed .. the homemade garlic sauce was one of the best I have had .. also loved the cauliflower and eggplant .. coupled with amazing food was an equally matched great customer service .. an authentic Lebanese restaurant where food is the star .. would 💯 recommend it ❤“

“Atmosphere is miss for sure, but that’s fine, it’s better to take home, they make the food super quickly and it’s one of the best shawarma places in the city of Ottawa, I recommend the shawarma poutine, it’s delicious and they don’t spare any expense when it comes to packing meat and curds on there, super delicious and super quick and it’s affordable as well when you get it yourself and not Uber Eats it.“

“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“

“I tried Boustan Shawarma for the first time yesterday, and it was hands down the best shawarma I’ve ever had! The flavors were incredible, the portions were generous, and the owner was so welcoming and friendly. I can’t wait to try more!“