205 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1W7, Canada
Middle Eastern take-out restaurant offering kebabs & curries in a simple counter-service space.
I travel for work and always look forward to coming to Ottawa specifically so I can eat here. I have been coming here for years from the west coast. This family run business has not only consistently provided tasty food but has always welcomed me with big smiles into a friendly atmosphere. I would highly recommend eating here.
What an excellent meal! Definitely go there if you're craving shawarma!
Amazing food and service. Wasn’t even hungry and got a medium platter cause I wanna try something of everything. Ended up finishing the whole plate, so full and so happy. They didn’t skim on the chicken. Best garlic sauce ever had. I don’t like potatoes usually but i love their potatoes - so soft and sweet. The curry rice s also very fragrant. Will definitely come back when I visit Ottawa again.
This place gives me the vibe that it’s a family working together to make it great. This photo is of my go to take out comfort food - Middle Eastern Salad (size medium) or call it a Fattoush salad like one of the regulars. A mountain of juicy chicken on top of all of the fixings for their shawarma (pickles, onions, turnip, hot peppers, hummus, garlic (or spicy garlic,has just a little heat) plus a mix of Romainne lettuce, green/red/yellow peppers plus a piece of pita bread plus some pita chips (deep fried goodness). Fast service and will also serve you at 10:30am if that’s when you NEED to eat. Ask me how I know. Ha!
When I come back to town, there is no question of the best shawarma around! For years, I enjoyed their quality service and amazing Shawarmas. Only wish they delivered to mtl!
This is my favourite shawarma spot in downtown. Prices are very fair and serving size is good. I've come quite a few times now and they're pretty consistent and I've always been satisfied. Update: the toum here is also fantastic, may be my favourite I have tried in Ottawa so far.
Excellent customer service and speedy order fulfillment. The staff members displayed friendliness and remarkable professionalism in catering to customers and delivering efficient service. The food was tasty , prepared with top-notch ingredients. Overall, my experience was exceptional, and I look forward to returning to the establishment during my next visit to Downtown.
Superb place to have shawarma. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The taste of the food was brilliant and portion size is huge as well. In my opinion they serves the best Garlic and spicy garlic sause in Ottawa. Another good thing about this place is that it opens around 9:30 AM in the morning when all the other Shawarma places are closed.
Best Shawarma wrap in Canada. I ve had my fair share of shawarma from across all Canadian major cities, this one has proved to be the best. Very delicious, a great portion size for chicken and toppings, welcoming staff. I ll make sure to stop by this spot every time I visit Ottawa.
10/10. No notes. This the best shawarma I ve ever had. I moved out of ottawa and my life hasnt been the same without this shawarma.
Class act from the chefs, slightly burnt a small section on my shawarma and replaced it, I didnt even have to ask, great gesture of quality assurance and left me quite satisfied with my experience
The best shawarma in Ottawa by far. The food is always freshly made, super clean restaurant & wonderful employees. I always have such an amazing experience & leave happy & full! Vegetarian options: Their falafel and salad options are great!
Best shawarma sandwiches in the city. Hands down.
The finest Shawarma establishment in the city by far. The guys that run this place are 5/5. Parking: Parking right around the corner
The best food in ottawa
Nice people, very delicious food, and very clean restaurant.
Lovely staff with delicious food Parking: Nepean Food : 5/5 |
Best shawerma in ottawa
Best shawarma in Ottawa . Not even close
Super friendly and great food. Our company comes here every Monday at noon for shawarma Mondays . How you doinnn.
Best shawarma Ive had in Ottawa. Its so flavourful and filling for an amazing price. The people there are always so friendly too :).
My favourite shawarma in Ottawa! I really appreciate the incredible service.
Best shawarma restaurant downtown.
Soo soo friendly! He offered me water for free. Amazing customer service and yummy food
Thank you Ali!! I called here because I really wanted to order delivery but my address is in Quebec (only 10 min drive but Uber Eats and Skip both don t deliver across the border) Ali helped me out and sent a driver with a huge box of delicious food for my girls night. Wow ! We loved the food so much - I can highly recommend the family platter with mixed meat and some extra Falafel. Everyone made their own shawarma and loved it. Will definitely order again. Thanks so much for going the extra mile ! Vegetarian options: Delicious falafel
The food is always amazing, and the owners are the nicest people you will ever meet! One of my favourite places downtown.
First visit. Young man was very pleasant. Food was better than I expected. Very nice experience. Parking: Went on a Saturday so parking was free, IF you can find a spot nearby.
Best shawarma in ottawa. Source: trust me Food
This is the best shawarma spot in all of Ottawa, I have been going consistently for 3 years, ask for sweet sauce on your shawarma it is so good.
Great place good food good people
Ordered no pickle, specifically said it. He added it anyways. Asked for more olives, got none. Terrible service, doing a chargeback. The meat was pretty low quality as well.
Amazing shawarma :)
Welcoming and patient staff
Absolutely delicious!
this is the best of all ottawa,, i tasted many of shawarmas arround the city but this one its really tasty.. the sauce, the rise, the service, everything its the best.
A nice place to take a Shawarma. I took combo 1 and it was very well served. The taste is good and the employees are very kind.
S tier
Polite service, excellent shawarma
One of the best shawarma spots in the city, very generous portions and the lady at the counter is very nice as well!
Best shawarma in town cheap and yummy
Today I lost my appetite because there were pigeons at the entrance to the place I was originally going. So I went here, and it was clean, delicious, and friendly. The quantity for the price is really great! I will visit here again next time. The staff are also very friendly. Especially Hamus was the best.
Felt like I got ripped off. Portions were terrible and meat was cold. Ill take the L this time but I wont come back thats for sure.
Best Shawarma place in all of Ottawa
Amazing Quality food and Amazing A+ Service especially from the very nice lady Safia. Won t find better service anywhere in ottawa.
Best shawarma ever!
Best food. Amazing staff. Great customer service. I eat there every week and cant get enough. It is very clean and owners always working with a big smile. Love it!
Pricey for the quality of shawarma there. The staff are nice. The atmosphere was ok as well. There are many options available for halal and shawarma-type food in the centre town. The owner should work on competing at a better price.
Awesome Sharwarma ! Food
Hands down the best shawarma place in the city! I ve been a loyal customer for a long time and don t get shawarma from anywhere else. All the ingredients are super fresh including the meat, in comparison to other shawarma spots in the city. The staff are super friendly and carefully prepare the meals. Highly highly recommend! 10/10.
Excellent delicious food, very clean, excellent service, very good and helpful staff, everything is top..I recommend everyone to choose this restaurant as a number one.
Nice people, good service and delicious food, I recommend all ages to try it and enjoy their menus.
Incredible food! Great service, from out of town but will definitely go again next time Im in Ottawa.
The best shower Resturant, the best people, the best food, clean and amazing
Really nice, best shawarma in the town, go try and u gonna see ;)
Very rude guy for reservation
Yum! Fast, friendly, delicious falafel and potatoes! Good portions and they toast the sandwiches. Thank you! Vegetarian options: Falafel, potatoes
Very friendly and good communication. Also the food was really good quality and exactly what I was expecting.
I was going in to order and watch the euro game that was on the TV in the store. I watched the game for a few second , and went to order my food . Guy at the counter asked what I was doing , I said I just wanted to see the score before I ordered. I ask I cant see the score? He said no! Very bad customer service , Ill never eat there again.
Great service, a very nice atmosphere and their food was great. Also their shawarma was the most delicious thing I had ever tasted
I work nearby and so have compared the prices of comparable places downtown. They are the cheapest, but the food is GREAT. As is the service! Very generous portion sizes as well. They do not cheap out on the meat or the toppings. A small sandwhich, loaded up with toppings, is more than enough for lunch. Amazing spicy garlic sauce, and very friendly workers. What a great spot. BRAVO!
I am delighted with the staff, they are very polite and pleasant) I was also surprised by the cleanliness of the place, all the employees were wearing gloves, and the finished surfaces were in order. Huge portions for a low price. There are small questions about the meat, it was too marinated, and there was a slightly strange taste, but I really want to believe that it was fresh But otherwise I m happy with everything, it s top for fast food)
Best shawarma, good service and wonderful people
The best shawarma in Ottawa. The service is perfect and everyone is so friendly!
Probably my very first Food review. Greatest staff, friendly and fast. I love their shawarmas and always get the same thing every time I visit them. Taste is always consistent. Love it
The best shawarma not only in Ottawa but in the world. Better than Shawarma Palace
Best fattoush salad!!
Best shawarma in Ottawa, the meat is high quality, the garlic is delicious, and even the potatoes are so delicious, unlike some other places. I tried many shawarma places in Ottawa, but none of them beat this place. Not to mention the owner and lady and everyone that works there are so nice, Im glad I live close to this place. I recommend 10/10. You wont regret it, trust me!
Enjoyed the best fatoush salad Ive had in a long time. The medium was huge, and all the components were fresh and crispy. Topped with heaps of warm chicken, its an unbeatable dinner. The staff were polite and efficient. I also appreciated that they offer such a wide selection of drinks. Its rare to find something both sugar-free and non-caffeinated (besides water).
Thank you for the glass of water and hospitality. I was passing by with my bike in a heat wave day and you were all so kind. Have a great Summer and see you all again soon.
Great staff, great food!!
one of the best Halal restaurants in Ottawa.....price good amd big meal
Friendly staff, amazing shawarma sandwich !
Visiting from Toronto. Loved this shawerma, tastes exactly as if directly from the middle east. Amazing taste 10/10 Tried the chicken sherma, beef shawerma and the salad. All tasted amazing . Will definitely come back for more .
This shawarma place is always excellent,perfect and the best
Excellent food and the owners are welcoming.
Very good shawarma
Very generous portions and excellent service, very friendly and super friendly staff
Without a doubt the best shawarma place Ive ever been to. The chicken is so flavorful and delicious, the portions are amazing, and the staff are the best. My friends and I absolutely adore this place.
Potatoes, garlic sauce on point - only thing missing for me are green olives but thats not enough to take it down to 4 stars
they have the worlds best turnips!!! and staff was so friendly and happy. amazing place and authentic shawarma
Was in Ottawa for the weekend and I tried this place out and to my greatest surprise it was one of the best shamans Ive ever had in a long while The chicken to sauce to vegetable proportion was just right I highly recommend
Best shawarma and potatoes in town.
Like any good Ottawa native, I ve eaten quite a lot more shawarma than what s good for me. IMO two things set this place apart: 1. Consistency - been here numerous times, never been let down. I usually get a chicken plate but have gotten the other plates and sandwiches too 2. Portions - every place has seen a price increase ofc, but as long as those increases are proportional, this place for sure remains up there in terms of good shawarma per $.
Cant say Ive tried a ton of different shawarma places but Ive been to a few and this is definitely my favourite. Their shawarma wraps and platters are so good and the platters are huge! Highly recommend.
I love love this place! The staff is so friendly :) I love the man and woman who own this place - they are there every day! Now, for the food. Not a thing to complain about. The shawarma meat is 5/5 delicious, their potatoes are so good, never dry, always good. The garlic sauce and creamy and too pungent. The spicy sauce is good too (it s orange). Def go here. Did I mention the shawarmas are only 8$??? OG PRICES MILLENIAL FRIENDS :D
The best shawarma place in the city. Hands down the nicest workers out there.
I ve been eating at this place for 4 years now and each time it feels like the first time. It s the best shawarma spot in town!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
You can eat well for 12 dollars
One of the best shawarmas I have ever had. Highly recommend. Their curry rice and their garlic sauce is amazing.
The shawarma sandwich was amazing! Price is reasonable and the flavour speaks for itself
One of my favorite shawarma places on Bank Street in Downtown Ottawa!
Very chill spot with amazing food and amazing portion sizes. Highly highly recommend you get a regular mixed plate, with spicy garlic sauce and hummus. This fed two people who hadn t eaten all day for only $20 dollars, just mind blowing. All their meat is juicy, and their rice is cooked to perfection
Good food from uber
Very tasty. And the staff is clean, the products are also up to standard. In a word - well done.
Been going here for years, great food and amazing service! I highly recommend getting regular garlic, sesame and sweet sauce on a chicken plater. It s seriously the best!
We loved the flavors, and also the good chat we had with the guys in the kitchen. Great place
The best shawarma of the city.
Good quantity, taste is similar to other joints, halal and reasonably priced.
Food was delicious and everyone behind the counter was nice. The chicken was particularly good, not dry like it happens too often in this type of restaurant. Well go back for sure. Wheelchair accessibility: Door at ground level, enough room to roll between the tables.
Good. Friendly service.
usually great shawarma sandwich today at 2:11 the man that made this sandwich rushed and this sandwich was made poorly that i had to get a plate and eat it from there, thanks guys!
Food is excellent, both the chicken and beef and quantities are plentiful. Kind and efficient service.
As close as possible to shawarma, normal price, delicious Kid-friendliness: Shawarma S with chicken without spicy, with garlic spread, a 6 year old child ate half of it with pleasure
My kids loved the food and relaxed atmosphere during our recent trip to Ottawa. The staff were very friendly!
The food here is consistently well made and full of flavor with a quaint, family-oriented atmosphere. The produce and proteins are created with fresh quality ingredients, where attentive and friendly staff tailor your order to your liking. Vegetarian options: If chicken or beef is not your forté, they have wonderful veggie samosas and fresh falafel to offer for those interested in the ethical veggie life Kid-friendliness: The atmosphere feels family-oriented, staffed with friendly and courteous individuals who kindly tend to their customer base
Me and my buddys came to get some food really quick, service was great. Friendly and nice. The shawarma was really good and enjoyable!
Overflowing with chicken!
Its a very good place and they serve generous amounts of food. A good service and the food is delicious. Totally worth it
Amazing food, amazing staff I always come here to grab late night meals. Would recommend to everyone.
Friendly staff, delicious food!
I never knew sandwiches could be so delicious! Love this place!!! Fresh, tasty and friendly, I come here every day!
Great food, great service!
Simply Great food, great prices, great staff.
Tasty but gave us food poisoning.
Delicious and incredible attention.
Best Shawarma I ve ever had. Great service. Make sure you go to this one and not the different Shawarma King down the street!
Food was great and the staff was very friendly! Would definitely come here again.
Best Shawarma! The garlic sauce is fantastic
It was very good. Excellent food. Thank you to the hardworking staff of this restaurant
The taste of shawarma not that much ( less than normal.. not bad not delicious) Didn t like the beef, the chicken better than beef. Went to the restaurant depending on the reviews! The staff was decent & kind.
High recommendations and food, Services, And owner is so kindly
One of the best the best garlic sauces I ve ever tried, if not the best
The food is always fresh and tasty, also the service is great, love this place!
The food is really good and the owners make every effort to deliver a wonderful service. I highly recommend this place.
Top of the line shawarma, delicious veggies and chicken, great fast and polite service, family business, excited to go again !
Excellent shawarma, excellent service and
Good food
One of the employees I believe his name was Barzeen his service was excellent and the food was great and the price was good.
Efficient and friendly service. Excellent shish taouk. Sandwich combo quite filling.
Great restaurant! Excellent food, crew very friendly!
Good
The chicken shawarma here is amazing!
Amazing place!!! Its a must grab for me working in downtown . Everybody in our office is in love with this place. Super high quality shawarma and very firendly staff 10/10 experience.
One of the best spots for shawarma in Ottawa. Its definitely my favourite in the area.
Had the sandwich. Was fantastic. Will be back.
Im the shawarma taster. This is the best Shawarma place in the northern hemisphere. Food, Cleanliness, Staff, Location and Prices are A++++ Thank you to the evening shift guy s, keep it up :)
My go to for swarma
Yum
Always great here! Amazing service, great portions, great garlic sauce. Food
Top tier service and delicious shawarma garlic was so fresh
Best Shawarma spot in Ottawa. Customer service that is always inviting, delicious food and very affordable!
Good food in a reasonable price. The staff are super friendly! Kid-friendliness: Kind staff Food : 4/5 |
OMG! I just ordered chicken plate through DoorDash, and I ve only had one bite of chicken and it s the best thing I ve ever put in my mouth! I just tried a potato, also amazing! This is my new favourite shawarma joint!
Best shawarma in the city.
This is my only shawarma place I go to. Their potatoes with garlic are addictive. So good. I always leave full.
In my opinion, this is the top-notch shawarma in Ottawa. Whether its the high quality, recipe, assembly speed, price, generous portion size, or the consistently friendly service provided by these guys every day, everything is truly outstanding. Hits like a home cooked meal. Appreciate it! Vegetarian options: they have great falafel and very fresh ingredients and veg. theres no dairy or animal products in hummus or toum so maybe its even vegan? Kid-friendliness: very friendly and patient staff. kid size portions are available. like a shawarma plate in one of the garlic potato containers. Wheelchair accessibility: the restaurant is on the ground level with no large steps or ledge to get in. there isnt a automatic door open but the door isnt heavy.
My favourite Shawarma restaurant! Good: - Service is always warm, friendly and welcoming - Food is super fresh, tasty and most important, the meat and rice is moist and cooked to perfection - Big portion sizes and very good value for the price - SUPER consistent. Every time I go visit, its good. Never had a bad experience.
The worst experience ever the portions doesnt match the price and customer service Zero so bad i dont know how they still have customers i highly dont recommend to go here Honestly the worst ever Food
Absolutely delicious! Shawarma fit for a King!
Really fresh food
Very good good and nice people there.
In my opinion best shawarma in downtown ottawa
So much for such a good price - and so very tasty!
Halal. Amazing tasty food. The size of the portions is really big. One platter dish can feed two adults easily. The food is tasty and the place is clean!
Nice and Clean place. Very tasty and big portions. Loved it.
I ordered a falafel menu. This included a falafel doner kebab with rice and potatoes, plus a baklava and a drink for 6 p.m. Great value for money and it was very nice. One point deducted because the salt shakers were very sticky.
Best shawarma in Ottawa. Super friendly staff as well. Food was amazing.
Delicious, friendly owners, food was made perfectly even when asked for alterations.
Delicious food With a wonderful service The price was good..
Tastes good
Great service, nice guys, amazing food