Attended by two young and friendly guys. Good flavour, good price. We chose a plate for two with lamb.
T S
My friend and I were out for a long walk today and we decided to stop by Safia for bite to eat. From the moment you open the door, the aroma takes your breath away, and the staff so friendly! We both ordered the beef wrap with vegetables and a touch of hot sauce. We also ordered some samosas and got a free mandazi to taste. The food was absolutely delicious and reminded us of home, Tanzania and Kenya. We will be going back for the ugali and other dishes. They also serve, homemade chai. The portions are great as well. The two young gentlemen, who served us were friendly and kind. Safia restaurant on St Laurent /walkley location is a hidden gem I highly recommend you try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonya Howard
Overheard: "Best African food. Feels like home." Amazing all around, from the spicy brown sauce and well-seasoned rice, to the tender chicken and quick-pickled tangy red onions. Affordable with great portions, especially dinner for two. Staff were gracious, friendly, and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice & Chicken
Kevin Ush
Great spot, welcoming and kind staff , great pricing and amazing value for food. seriously could eat here every day!Great job!-Kev
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Faouzi Benchernine
Great food and very cheap! This will definitely be from now on the place where I will get my food! Awsome! I definitely recommend to get their food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Informer man
This is the worst experience, I had with Safia restaurant on the 1st of February 2024 for which I ordered a Rice & Chicken Suqaar from them and the food delivered looks delicious with no doubt. Fortunately, it was my good luck that I had found a chopped synthetic rubber material in the food with the onion and beetroot before started eating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Ramneek Sidhu
Customer service at its best. Very welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracey Camasso
The meat is seasoned well, I've had the lamb and the beef, rice is flavourful and quite delicious. The hot sauce is fantastic. The staff is super friendly and efficient. I will return for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
paul saint paul
Excellent food I can see why you call it the original samosa thanks
If Ottawa has a place for better food for such low prices, I'm not sure where that is...maybe Dirienzo's. This Somali restaurant has amazing food with enough spice to wake you up but not so much to wreck your mouth. Amazing flavours. And the staff were beyond friendly. What a hidden gem this place is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef and Chapati, Chicken Sandwich
Ab
Very good halal place next to the mosque! First time tryin Somalian restaurant and food. Very impressed! Good place for family or group of
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Romain Pavone
If i could add a star on this review, i would have done it!! Food is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Big Lemons
This place is amazing. I've ordered from Safia using Uber Eats over 10 times, and everything has been great. Also, 80% of the time they give me one more ginger tea than I ordered! Not complaining, it's delicious! The only thing I would change is I would like to be able to order the spinach medley on its own, or for it to be an add-on option for the family dinner. It's easily the best side dish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sazzad Hossain
Have tried the family platter. The food is very tasty and full of flavour. The owners are very friendly. Highly recommended.
Attended by two young and friendly guys. Good flavour, good price. We chose a plate for two with lamb.
My friend and I were out for a long walk today and we decided to stop by Safia for bite to eat. From the moment you open the door, the aroma takes your breath away, and the staff so friendly! We both ordered the beef wrap with vegetables and a touch of hot sauce. We also ordered some samosas and got a free mandazi to taste. The food was absolutely delicious and reminded us of home, Tanzania and Kenya. We will be going back for the ugali and other dishes. They also serve, homemade chai. The portions are great as well. The two young gentlemen, who served us were friendly and kind. Safia restaurant on St Laurent /walkley location is a hidden gem I highly recommend you try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overheard: "Best African food. Feels like home." Amazing all around, from the spicy brown sauce and well-seasoned rice, to the tender chicken and quick-pickled tangy red onions. Affordable with great portions, especially dinner for two. Staff were gracious, friendly, and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice & Chicken
Great spot, welcoming and kind staff , great pricing and amazing value for food. seriously could eat here every day!Great job!-Kev
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and very cheap! This will definitely be from now on the place where I will get my food! Awsome! I definitely recommend to get their food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the worst experience, I had with Safia restaurant on the 1st of February 2024 for which I ordered a Rice & Chicken Suqaar from them and the food delivered looks delicious with no doubt. Fortunately, it was my good luck that I had found a chopped synthetic rubber material in the food with the onion and beetroot before started eating.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Customer service at its best. Very welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meat is seasoned well, I've had the lamb and the beef, rice is flavourful and quite delicious. The hot sauce is fantastic. The staff is super friendly and efficient. I will return for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food I can see why you call it the original samosa thanks
Very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If Ottawa has a place for better food for such low prices, I'm not sure where that is...maybe Dirienzo's. This Somali restaurant has amazing food with enough spice to wake you up but not so much to wreck your mouth. Amazing flavours. And the staff were beyond friendly. What a hidden gem this place is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef and Chapati, Chicken Sandwich
Very good halal place next to the mosque! First time tryin Somalian restaurant and food. Very impressed! Good place for family or group of
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
If i could add a star on this review, i would have done it!! Food is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is amazing. I've ordered from Safia using Uber Eats over 10 times, and everything has been great. Also, 80% of the time they give me one more ginger tea than I ordered! Not complaining, it's delicious! The only thing I would change is I would like to be able to order the spinach medley on its own, or for it to be an add-on option for the family dinner. It's easily the best side dish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have tried the family platter. The food is very tasty and full of flavour. The owners are very friendly. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Samosa, Rice & Beef