German Doner Kebab in Ottawa

The first time I tried German Döner Kebab was in London and I loved it so of course I had to track down the one in Ottawa. I really love their Original Döner Kebab, it is very savoury, LOTS of meat, and a good amount of spiciness. It may be spicy to some, but for me it was alright and I have about a medium spice tolerance. It is very different from the other Döner Kebabs I ve had in Ottawa and I recommend it so much!

Great food options

Just came for a quick bite and got the original with mixed meat. It was really good!

Very nice meal and very good service. We are never disappointed when we come to eat here.

Very tasty, wish they could have other branches on other locations, definitely better than the much hyped shawarma.

Abdul Jabar the manager was very nice. Dietary restrictions: Nice low carb options Food : 5/5 |

Food was pretty good, staff was amazing

Its alright.

While passing through the city of Ottawa, we wanted to try a Kebab restaurant. An excellent discovery, very good. I recommend.

Portions are very small..totally ripped off..!!one of the worst food I ever had...actually it s not Doner taste like processed food

Food is awesome. It s the best doner in town

Really great sandwich

The food was delicious, and the restaurant was decent, though parking was hard to find. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to find a long, black hair in my sandwich. This was my first time dining here, but probably the last.

Amazing food! One sandwich in not big enough for one person but the taste is great.

Thank you, Lina for great service

I made the mistake of ordering a light snack being the grilled cheese and chocolate waffle bread. The cheese was not fully melted and the fake tasting American cheese garbage.

Parking: Its deep Elgin St. Only street parking is available if youre lucky. Food

Best shawarma rap in Canada, no cappp.

I was craving for doner and decided to go to German doner ( I wish I hadn t) I ve ordered the original doner + the doner box, unfortunately was so bad it keeps my stomach upset+ taste not good and keep the feeling of want to vomit :( hopefully they improve their quality, otherwise doesn t deserve the name!!

Waste of money.

They recently changed the bread for the original doner and it is very hard to chew through! I used to always order but now I rarely do since I thought the bread change would be temporary but it hasn t changed in a bit!

Spring rolls are pretty good and the doner for sure is worth the try.

Has nothing to do with German kebab, but still not a bad kebab. You can do it

Food is delicious, restaurant is very clean. Service is very excellent

I recently tried a doner kebab at German Doner Kebab, and it was a great experience.

Very delicious food and people super nice and helpful.

Excellent discovery! The kebabs are tasty, with fresh, quality ingredients. The portions are generous and well stocked. The bread is soft, and the sauces add just the right amount of taste. The service is fast and the welcoming team. If you are looking for a modern and delicious kebab, this is the perfect place! Amazing experience at GDK! The kebabs are packed with fresh ingredients and full of flavor. The portions are generous, and the sauces complement the meat perfectly. The bread is soft and holds everything together nicely. Plus, the staff is friendly and the service is quick. If youre craving a modern twist on the classic doner, this place is a must-try!

Visited for lunch on a recent trip to Ottawa. Everything was fantastic. Food was good, restaurant and washrooms are very clean. Would love to visit again on a future trip.

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the best kebab in all of Canada and I weigh my words it reminded me of those we eat in Germany really very very good I really enjoyed it

Very good food, and best service as well.

Positives: The restaurant is very clean tidy. And Im done. Negatives: 1. The sandwich they are famous for is the original. I ordered a chicken one and let me tell you the chicken is dry and has no flavour. And the sauce they include is blend as well. The bread is ok but nothing special. 2. The customer service is horrible . There was a lady serving me and she was not friendly at all looked like she didnt want to even be there .But another customer came in while I was waiting and he was served by a nice friendly gentleman. So maybe its just her. Overall the place was ok nothing special. Definitely not worth coming back again.

Love it

We were served by Lina and had a great experience! All instructions were followed and the service was amazing.

I grew up in Germany in the 90s and the taste of kebab is nostalgic. Eating The original kebab with beef put me in a time machine and transported me back to my childhood it was that authentic.

In my opinion it s not bad I m not a big fan of Doner but I think I love the German Doner

Food isn t good at all. Service was good.

The rice bowl is so delicious.

By far the tastiest shawarma Ive had in Canada. I liked it very much. When Im in Ottawa, Ill definitely stop by to eat here

Its so yummy

Amazing food and great service from abed

Great restaurant, excellent service, great cleanliness, especially the restaurant manager Abdul Jabbar . I recommend trying it

Never again. This place has gone completely downhill. I had been here multiple times before and never had an experience like this. I ordered on Uber eats and my original delivery guy was sitting there for half hour waiting for the restaurant to prepare the food. The delivery time changed 3 times before I actually had it delivered. I live a 5 minute walk from the restaurant and it took an hour and a half for the food to get prepared and delivered. (I didn t walk to the restaurant because my infant child was sleeping) Once I got the food (which was their traditional sandwich) I opened the package to see a sandwich that looked as though someone had already taken 2 bites out of the thing. I was starving so I cut off that bit and ate the rest. Upon finishing the sandwich, my stomach started rumble and hurt a lot. Sure enough, one hour later, I was on the floor in my bathroom barfing the entire thing up in my toilet for an hour. That being said, I will never eat here again and I advise everyone to proceed with caution when ordering from this establishment. Food poisoning is no joke.

Delicious doner sandwiches

Amazing food! A must visit in Ottawa!

Always an enjoyable experience, quality and consistency of kitchen

A little expensive but the food was excellent and is authentic Döner Kebab! The mixed meat Döner and Ayran brought me back to my trip to Berlin! Of course, the menu has halal options! Restaurant is family friendly, with plenty of room for dining in. Dietary restrictions: Halal menu

First time at the German Doner Kebab Had the original German doner it s a must try, lots of flavours it s delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant Food

I had the chicken salad and it was okay. Wouldn t go back for it though. The fries were also mid too.

Food was awesome

The best kebab in Canada

Finally tried the food here and it was ok. Got a mixed beef box and it was definitely overpriced for the tiny portion of mostly fries and lettuce. The people working were nice though and gave good service.

Not a real kebab, its not meat!!! And the sauce is weird

Whenever i go there they are always missing something. One day they say they are out of beef or chicken, either out of lettuce or even bread. Cant even rely on them anymore

I enjoyed the donor kebab I had at this restaurant. Delicious and the portion size was generous. Highly recommended.

Zero customer service The young lady (cashier) is so roud and unprofessional. I understand it s her end of shift but it it not the customer problem. She has to know how to deal with customers and get them good service to come back Food

Food is okay. Cashiers are roud. My friend and I had the order. Mine came with two white sauce. His came without any. He wants kindly asking but the cashier responded telling him pay. Not for one time, being here yesterday as well. None of us felt we are welcome.

Overpriced

the best doner in Ottawa

Came in today because I got recommended by a friend ! I had the amazing service from Mawadda she was very helpful and sweet. The food tastes amazing and was so happy about my visit. The restaurant was very clean as well I definitely recommend

The chicken kebab was great!

Amazing food and staff. Highly recommend :)

Amazing

Eating doner kebab in Canada is a different experience.

The food was so good ! The store is clean and the staff is amazing too

I enjoyed my time at GDK. Great service also by Marie, super efficient and kind. Thanks Food

Portions have gotten so much smaller, super disappointing for the price they charge.

Overpriced food. The veggie option is an insult against vegetarians, tastes very bad for the price + contains less vegetables than the regular one (?!). And the brand itself has nothing to do with german besides they copied the idea but their headquarter seems to be in scotland. A real kebab in germany costs just 30% and tastes much better. Vegetarian options: The vegetarian doner tastes horrible and is not a good alternative to the regular one.

Halal and tastes good.

Mawadda was amazing! She was Very nice and professional and helped me make a choice for my order. The food was amazing

We really enjoyed the dishes. It was a great experience!

Its a very good restaurant

Yousef was very helpful and knowledgeable of their products.

The food is really good! They refused to take orders for beef-only ones for a while but now they offer that too as usual Parking: It s DT and a bit tricky to easily find a parking spot

I discovered this place quite recently but it was amazing. First of all I was welcomed by Marie who was really kind and helpful and gave me a small description of each meal and bestseller. I finally went for the original but it was 10/10 the meat, the bread the vegetables everything was perfect I definitely recommend this place

convenient location, service was excellent but food can be improved, tried the new menu but a few of the items were a hit or miss, THE SNACK BOX was everything! never tried such an item where it looked like spring rolls but it was filled with doner, amazing amazing amazing! BUT the grilled cheese needs serious work, they just use plain American slice cheese if Im not wrong but they can level it up significantly with any other cheese.

The food was amazing and the attention is great. The ladies at the restaurant are really kind. Great place to eat at any hour or meal. Food

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. Today, we ordered a doner kebab and politely asked for an extra sauce, which I believe is a reasonable request. Instead of accommodating us or simply informing us of an additional charge, the waitress with blonde hair and a shorter stature and have an accent gave us a very rude and angry look, making us feel unwelcome. Her attitude was completely unprofessional and disrespectful. We will not be returning to this establishment due to this unacceptable treatment. Such behavior is inexcusable in customer service. Avoid this place if you expect to be treated with basic courtesy and respect.

Amazing food and the staff are cool

Nothing to write home about

It is really close to a German Döner Kebab! The bread isn t as good as in Germany but the rest is just as good.

Had an amazing time at german doner kebab this afternoon. The food was delicious and the staff amazing . The young woman at the till was very helpful and the man in the kitchen made the best sandwiches for my family and I !

I had a doner box here with fries. It was quite filling and tasty. Would be returning again

My family likes the place and we are somewhat reguar visitors. But todays experience was odd. The original german doner kebabs were really dry, and we were thinking what happened to the taste and quality of food, we cherish for this place. While walking out of place I just commented that sandwiches were very dry today, and I was told that they were out of two of the three sauces used in the sandwich traditionally (i.e. garlic sauce and yogurt) so they only put the chilli sauce. And no one bothered to tell us of these sauces being out of stock so we can ask for a replacement (or order something else) and just served the dry sandwiches. This is their signature dish how come they are out of its basic ingredients and still sell it. It would be much better if they stop offering it (till they get all ingredients) OR at least inform people upfront of the shortage. I think these people should look into their business etiquette. (Obviously they charged the tip upfront, before service)

GDK have got a very unique menu. They ve got very kind staff and the food is great. Location is great too, right in the hub of Elgin street. They re a must-try if you re looking to try a different type of dish in comparison to your typical shawarma. Also, Jabbbar & Ahmed cooked me up the most elite kebab

Wonderful experience and the food was excellent. Special mention goes to Abd Aljabar who served us he was attentive and a very friendly guy!

The Doner kebab is fantastic. It comes with multiple tastes that really amazed me. It was beyond my expectations. I would definitely go back. The price is reasonable too and the portion is really huge for a single person

Today was my first time at German Doner Kebab and i was not the disappointed ! I went there for lunch with my family and got a bunch of things. Everything was so good and tasty and the portions too are good for the price. The young woman at the front Marie was so friendly and helpful and walked us through the menu. Even after getting our food she was still very open if we had any questions or needed anything . I would recommend the original and the quesadilla for any one who plans on visiting ! Good food, good staff and good service !

Ordered two boxes at around 10.30, wanted to get extra chicken but was told that out of chicken. As soon as I finished ordering next customer ordered chicken as well and now they had chicken lol other box they were out tomato and onions. This is not the first time by the way. Plan your prep better so you dont end up in this situation. I saw the chicken pit there was more than enough, I think the staff was saving for themselves. Owner u need up your game. Invest more on staff the girl with glasses needs more training. Hire better staff train them better.

Good treatment and delicious food

Kenza and her team are just wonderful

Excellent kebab, very hearty.

Tasty. Highly recommend.

Doner kebabs were excellent. Their bread is really good. Decor and ambience of the restaurant is cool.

I ordered the original doner kebab, at it was sooooo delicious I wish it had a store in montreal

Great tasting sandwiches. Recommended!

The food was delicious. Sahar jan had a friendly behaviour with us. Sahar = Awesome Keep up the great work Food : 5/5 |

Love the friendly environments and the food itself.

Not enough meet, fries were cold, and we ask for no tomato but they forget to do that -_-

Food was amazing

Disappointing the quality and portion size is ridiculously lacking in comparison to when it first opened .

The best doner kebab I ve ever ever had Very delicious food, great service and lovely environment. It s highly recommended Food : 5/5

Yyyyes

Ok. Not very clean, and having sick people working with no mask is bad.

Thank you guys the food was delicious like always.. amazing team work inside thank you

Thank you, this wonderful outlet I entered 2 minutes before closing to pick up food for My son. He was in the ER for 7 hours without anything. Salute to all of you for helping us.

Surprisingly good for a chain. Yes, not as great as in Berlin but good enough

Best place to eat an incredible meats!!

PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND CHECK YOUR KEBAB BEFORE EATING We had bought a chicken kebab from this restaurant and we found a huge piece of pointy glass, inside of our kebab. We were very lucky that my dad did not swallow it thinking it was a bone, or it could have cause some serious internal damage. Here is a picture of the object that we found inside of our chicken kebab. The manager was kind enough to make another one for us free of charge, but please I urge you to be careful when eating!

Amazing

Amazing food! Hot when you get it and everything is delicious!

The quantities are very minimal, its empty and the prices are incredibly high, the boxes have become smaller than before, yes its good but after all its not worth it.

Expensive and not worth what you pay.

Very satisfied! Cordial welcome! Attentive staff! Cleanliness and very good sandwich (authentic German chicken kebab). First time I tasted it!

It was my friend s birthday and we had a budget of 120$ for a group of 9, we were all satisfied beyond what we expected. GREAT food 10/10 like the staff. We all had a great time!

great food like always. thanks to the staff

The service was always with a smile and friendly! Kid-friendliness: Not today, but other times young families were here with strollers and toddlers. Food : 5/5 |

I had a wonderful dining experience The food was delicious and exceeded my expectations. The highlight of my visit was the excellent customer service provided by mawada. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed

Its my second time here. The food is always on the spot, hot fresh and tasty. I liked the service this time more than the last time short out to the girl working the front cou ter who changed my daughters sandwich because it was too spicy. Kid-friendliness: Changed my daughters sandwich because it was spicy

Amazing place to get food especially on the go. recommend the original

Clean restaurant Very friendly staff Fast service Good diet

I came here 3 times now.. I love the food so much, it s so incredibly delicious. I didn t appreciate much the customer service, as if they don t care much about the clients s comfort and don t really pay attention to their needs but it can be understandable due to the young age of the staff, I like the girl tho, she s adorable. I wish they can choose a better music.

If youre looking for Döner, this place is the closest Ive tried so far after a dozen or so places. Cant tell if its the sauce or what but its pretty close to what Id expect a Berliner Döner to be like. --- If youre looking for kebab in Canada, this is the closest I could find. After looking in Montreal, Toronto and Ottowa, this is actually exactly what I would expect from a Berlin kebab. To guadn.

You ruined my life. Yesterday night I was walking by German Doner Kebab and decided to stop in and try it. I ordered the original with chicken and brought it back home to eat. The flavours of that thing were an assault on my taste buds; not in a bad way, in the best way. Seriously, the flavours were literally perfect, the veggies were perfect and it was the perfect size too. Later I went to sleep and I dreamt of that thing... I have not been able to get it off my mind since. There are now only two periods in my life; BGDK and AGDK (Before & After German Doner Kebab). Curse you for ruining my life. I will be back. Often.

$6 for a single eggroll? Give me a break. What is this, a money laundering scam? Id sooner throw my favorite chair off the balcony into a parade of disabled before visiting this place again.

Amazing food

Great food and even better service!! The place is clean overall and the food was worth it. i would recommend trying 100%. I will definitely coming back here.

German Doner Kebab in Ottawa offers an exceptional dining experience. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive. The doner kebabs are a highlight, featuring perfectly seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and delicious homemade sauces. Each bite is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Highly recommended for a tasty and memorable meal!

Very good

Cant read ubereats or Doordarshan instructions to save their lives. Food is tasty. But always wrong and has to be messed with before edible. Update: Iv tried to order beef kebabs about 4 times in the last two weeks and they dont have beef. Their garlic sauce is gone too. I think I will stop attempting to purchase food from here, its impossible.

The food is excellent!

I recently dined at your restaurant and unfortunately, I was quite disappointed with the quality of the food. The dishes lacked freshness, very fatty too oily, too much salt introduced to your meat as well... I hope you can address these issues to ensure a better dining experience for future customers. It was by far better during your beginnings in 2020-2021. But since december 2022, the quality of the food has been dropping during my last visits...I am really sad to share such comment because your restaurant was a no brainer for shawarma, doner...

Best sandwich I know. Very good.

Best kebab spot

Dietary restrictions: Its halal!!!

Amazing food!!!!!! Awful staff and service. Food sat there for 5 minutes before being given to us and we were the only ones in the store. The girl told us they had no chicken but when others came in after the kitchen clearly said they have both chicken and beef. We tried to order a sandwich at 10:40 but were told it is too late because they close at 11. The girl did not speak any english so you cannot blame her, just blame whoever put her in a customer service position. She had no idea what was going on

2024 Update: Dirty dine in, staff enable to take orders correctly. Have to pay extra for sauces. For these prices, we would expect at least a smile. Will never come back again Food

Recently, my craving for doner kebab led me to visit German Doner Kebab in Ottawa, a spot Ive frequented several times before. However, this time, I couldnt help but notice a few changes that left me with mixed feelings. Lets start with the positives. The service at German Doner Kebab remains commendable. The staff was friendly,attentive, and ensured a pleasant dining experience. Additionally, the ambiance of the place was still inviting, with a clean and well-maintained interior. However, my disappointment arose when I sampled the beef in the kebabs. There seemed to be a noticeable decline in the quality compared to my previous visits. The beef, which used to be a highlight for me, lacked the same depth of flavor and tenderness that I had come to expect. This aspect certainly detracted from the overall enjoyment of the meal. Another aspect that caught my attention was the significant increase in prices. While I understand that inflation affects businesses, the extent of the price hike was surprising. Paying over $23 for a combo, and a total bill of $54 for two combos excluding tip, felt disproportionate to the experience and value received. In summary, while German Doner Kebab in Ottawa still maintains its cleanliness, good service, and pleasant ambiance, the decline in beef quality and steep price increase are notable concerns. Therefore, I would rate it 3 stars for food quality and 4 stars for service, reflecting the mixed experience I encountered during my recent visit.

Interesting kebab if you want to call it that I guess? Chicken seemed pretty dry, wasn t a fan of whatever sauce they put on their original kebab. I gotta be honest and say I only chose this place because I needed something super quick and carry-able before meeting with family not to mention the ones who prep the food weren t paying attention to the front of house person at the cash. Can honestly say I don t really ever see myself coming back here & neither should you.

Excellent Food

I visited this establishment 1 week ago. First of all the service was unsurpassed ( above and beyond) and the food was delicious! Very flavourful and to be honest the prices are reasonable. I recommend this restaurant

Quality of food is really good. I hope it stays like that.

Great food, service is acceptable but could use some basic utensils (yes they don t have any) staff was good

Delicious food, choice of sauces, clean, perfect service

Great Doner Kebab sandwich really love their sauce and all the veggies. The Doner box with fries and cheese was also delicious. Always live their Currie fries.

The döner meat is NOT the usual Lenanese-style donair/shawarma meat that is ubiquitous in most of Ottawa and Southern Ontario, but much closer to the Turkish-style meat that is served in places like Rheinland-Pfalz Germany . That is a most-excellent thing indeed!!! The poutines are also excellent, made with the right cheese. Nummy nummy, nummy. Dietary restrictions: Chicken was available and items were withheld at our request .

Too pricey to recommend now and mistakes on orders a little too frequently

Very delicious, absolutely recommend

One of the most flavourful doners ever!! Thr meat was super flavourful and tender. The fries were crispy and fluffy and went really well with the garlic sauce!

Excellent service and the food was so good ! The staff is so friendly and helpful, got served by Marie, she was so professional, helped us with the menu as it was our first time and was so nice ! 100% would recommend this place

Very good food. Really enjoyed the donair burger. 8/10

Aside from the food being very expensive ($15 for a small sandwich) . These people are scammers. I placed an order online, drove 30 minutes to pick it up and when I got home after picking it up, I found out it is missing items. I called the restaurant & they wanted me to drive back 30 minutes to pick up the missing items. I asked for a refund on the items that are missing and they also wanted me to go back to the restaurant to get a refund. It was non sense because I paid for the order online when I placed it. I asked to speak with a manager and was told that there is no manager available and that they will call me back. It s been 2 days and no one has called me back. These people are scammers and will try anything to steal money and rip people off. Stay away!

Had the classic sandwich and wasnt disappointed. Good take on German doner kebab. Reminded me of the one I had in Berlin! Nice sauce, good bread and fresh ingredients.

16$ for only the sandwich..very expensive. the white sauce was disgusting and the meat looked like fake meat. I don t recommend