Had a quick lunch which was perfect. Sirloin and tomato and onion without anything being overpowering, yet great and subtle flavor. The dinner takeout items ...the falafels and Baba Ghaboush, just fantastic. So glad I happened to find my way to this gem today.
Irene Zoubi
I come here regularly with my family as it’s one of the few Arab breakfast spots in Ottawa - food is good, on the pricier end, but service was 0/10.
Hiba C
One of the best breakfast places in Ottawa, extremely healthy, delicious and great price.
Usman Qidwai
Nice little cozy restaurant with excellent food. We went for breakfast and ordered eggs with sojok, cheese sunflower, Fattah chickpeas with meat. They were tasty, fresh and perfect. Accommodating and welcoming staff, atmosphere was nice for us to talk and staff wasn’t bothering after every five minutes (which is becoming a case in some restaurants)
Saravana Perumal
Small but nice restaurant. I got the falafel wrap to go. It was nice. Falafels were warm. Wrap had enough veggies and sauces.
May be next time I will try the sit in. Pita not made here. You can try once.
Goose Canada
Amazing levant food
Mouni Maatouk
Everything is good I always go there and always take my friends/family.
The only thing I wish there's ice for the drinking water, water not cold at all.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese Overdose
Farah Shishani
The best place to go if you’re feeling nostalgic for an authentic middle eastern breakfast! I brought my friend here to give her a taste of the flavors I grew up with and it did not disappoint! Everything was excellent, the hummus & falafel, fatteh, fool, manaeesh, all of it! They were even playing Fairouz which was the cherry on top.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Falafel Plate
touch wood
A very nice and quiet place, the food tastes good and the prices are a little high
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawky Shamy
I rarely rate a place with 5 stars on all categories. This place is an exception, the ambiance is amazing, the staff are extremely kind and helpful, and the food tastes like it was prepared in heaven! Not exaggerating! I washroom is spacious and super clean, and it has a corner for diapers changing.
An absolute amazing place. Regret not going any sooner. Their Cheese Overdose is best!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Overdose, Sojok
Youssef S
Cozy place with authentic, simple, yet fine Middle Eastern cuisine. Delicious food with excellent service. We tried Musabaha, Meat Maqla, and Zaatar…each one is tastier than the other. We’ll be back soon to try the rest of the menu. Excellent spot for brunch/lunch. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karim jee
I thoroughly enjoyed the Eggcellent With Sojok and Fatteh Yogurt. The Semsem Drink Karak chai was particularly delightful. I would like to express my gratitude to the waiter for promptly providing me with a hot cup of tea.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nats Essential
Always amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Asma
SemSem is one of the best brunch places in Ottawa. The food is top notch and their quality is always consistent. The service is always friendly and impeccable. Reservation strongly recommended but they'll always try to seat us if possible. Food wise, they make the best eggplant fatteh I've ever had! I also love the po-pie. Definitely a staple. We go regularly and will continue doing so. Also small business gets bonus points!
Had a quick lunch which was perfect. Sirloin and tomato and onion without anything being overpowering, yet great and subtle flavor. The dinner takeout items ...the falafels and Baba Ghaboush, just fantastic. So glad I happened to find my way to this gem today.
I come here regularly with my family as it’s one of the few Arab breakfast spots in Ottawa - food is good, on the pricier end, but service was 0/10.
One of the best breakfast places in Ottawa, extremely healthy, delicious and great price.
Nice little cozy restaurant with excellent food. We went for breakfast and ordered eggs with sojok, cheese sunflower, Fattah chickpeas with meat. They were tasty, fresh and perfect. Accommodating and welcoming staff, atmosphere was nice for us to talk and staff wasn’t bothering after every five minutes (which is becoming a case in some restaurants)
Small but nice restaurant. I got the falafel wrap to go. It was nice. Falafels were warm. Wrap had enough veggies and sauces.
May be next time I will try the sit in. Pita not made here. You can try once.
Amazing levant food
Everything is good I always go there and always take my friends/family.
The only thing I wish there's ice for the drinking water, water not cold at all.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese Overdose
The best place to go if you’re feeling nostalgic for an authentic middle eastern breakfast!
I brought my friend here to give her a taste of the flavors I grew up with and it did not disappoint! Everything was excellent, the hummus & falafel, fatteh, fool, manaeesh, all of it!
They were even playing Fairouz which was the cherry on top.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Falafel Plate
A very nice and quiet place, the food tastes good and the prices are a little high
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I rarely rate a place with 5 stars on all categories. This place is an exception, the ambiance is amazing, the staff are extremely kind and helpful, and the food tastes like it was prepared in heaven! Not exaggerating!
I washroom is spacious and super clean, and it has a corner for diapers changing.
Kid-friendliness: High chairs available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Sunflower
Restaurantji Recommends
An absolute amazing place. Regret not going any sooner. Their Cheese Overdose is best!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Overdose, Sojok
Cozy place with authentic, simple, yet fine Middle Eastern cuisine. Delicious food with excellent service.
We tried Musabaha, Meat Maqla, and Zaatar…each one is tastier than the other.
We’ll be back soon to try the rest of the menu. Excellent spot for brunch/lunch. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I thoroughly enjoyed the Eggcellent With Sojok and Fatteh Yogurt. The Semsem Drink Karak chai was particularly delightful. I would like to express my gratitude to the waiter for promptly providing me with a hot cup of tea.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SemSem is one of the best brunch places in Ottawa. The food is top notch and their quality is always consistent. The service is always friendly and impeccable. Reservation strongly recommended but they'll always try to seat us if possible. Food wise, they make the best eggplant fatteh I've ever had! I also love the po-pie. Definitely a staple. We go regularly and will continue doing so. Also small business gets bonus points!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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