Tirweka in Ottawa

473 Hazeldean Rd Unit 9, Ottawa, ON K2L 4B8, Canada

★★★★★
(574 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

TIRWEKA is Ottawa's best new middle-eastern restaurant . Made with fresh and authentic ingredients, we work to bring a "taste of home" through our cooking.

Website
tirweka.com
Address
473 Hazeldean Rd Unit 9, Ottawa, ON K2L 4B8, Canada
Plus Code
74X6+F7 Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
9:15 AM–7 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10 AM–5 PM
Thursday
9:15 AM–7 PM
Friday
9:15 AM–7 PM
Saturday
9:15 AM–7 PM
Sunday
9:15 AM–7 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet Assistive hearing loop
Offerings
Coffee Halal food Healthy options Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
574 reviews

Most Mentioned

fatteh (46) falafel (45) middle eastern breakfast (25) kunafa (21) middle eastern food (16) meat pie (16) hummus (14) lebanese (11) cheese pie (9) turkish coffee (8)
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★★★
December 10, 2024

Food was good, Fattah with meat was delicious falafel were crunchy and flavourful. Prices were fare but service was not great

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

5 stars is considered low for this restaurant. Everything is perfectly executed. Massive portions great authentic Lebanese flavours. Friendly staff. It is really the first time that a restaurant in Canada makes me feel that i am in Lebanon.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

This the authentic Lebanese 🇱🇧 breakfast experience without all the hard prep-work. Worth every Dollar! I love 🥰 coming for breakfast here the food is always served with a smile

★★★★★
November 14, 2024

This is such a hidden gem!! Absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to order again. The atmosphere is so calm and ample of sitting area. You wouldn’t think it from outside but it’s big.

★★★★★
September 15, 2024

Good food and good service in a wonderful atmosphere. Although now they've introduced a lunch menu and they're open until 7 pm, Tirweka means breakfast in Arabic, and that's their specialty. I highly recommend you go ... everything on the menu is delicious.

★★★
September 2, 2024

Food is good no complaints however service was poor. No plates were given , no napkins and almost took 45 minutes to get the food. They do ask for reservations now a days

★★★★★
July 17, 2024

Tirweka, a place where you feel it’s name in Arabic. Feeling good with nice mood and the most important so brilliant food and service. I tried their delicious food (pictures can explain) afternoon. Just have a visit and you will find it real. By the way, call before heading to the restaurant ;)-

★★★★★
July 16, 2024

Service was quick, food was phenomenal, prices are fair. My favourite was the foul, but everything was delicious. Falafels were piping hot, so was the shakshouka. I’d say that the kaak was a miss for me and I wouldn’t get it again, but I loved the halloumi and labneh it came with! Can’t wait to visit again, thank you for a delicious brunch. We went again the following week. Editing review to add more photos. (Meat pie, cheese pie, and kunefe)

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

So delisious, so clean, so organized.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Highly recommended for breakfast/brunch Arabic atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Today was our first visit to Tirweka and it wont be our last. The food was amazing, so delicious and a great selection of delights. The staff were lovely, all welcoming and friendly. We really enjoyed our experience and will for sure be returning and recommending to our friends. Thanks so much:)

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

I particularly liked the atmosphere and the decoration. I would definitely go back again.

December 8, 2024

Bad food, bad service. Dont recommend. Very disappointed

December 8, 2024

Bad food. I don t recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Authentic Lebanese food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

I tried their lamb shank with rice , it was delicious. Be honest, I did not expect that much from this small place but it was amazing food and friendly staff. If you did not try yet, it is really late. You have to try it now.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Probably the best arabic breakfast place in Ottawa

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Fantastic place, cozy, food is great, service is awesome. Highly recommend this restaurant. Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options. Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly restaurant.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Food is amazing. New items on the menu are delicious.service is top. I wish the new owners all the best. The kabab 3rook a must try

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We had the best breakfast. Everything was delicious, service is quick and very friendly. Super clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great ambience, good food, friendly staff. We had a good time. Thr shakshoka is made Iraqi style, abit differentn from the Yemeni one. Recommended but gets busy on breakfast weekends

November 22, 2024

The rolls and beans were spread out on the table, and when they told me that the food was cold, they offered to make it hot.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Fatteh homs, falafel, and kunafah are all delectable dishes, and the staff is exceptionally amiable. They accomplish two objectives: quality and quantity. Thank you for the exceptional service and delectable cuisine. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Wonderful hummus and falafel, and the tower is amazing!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Overall the restaurant is very clean and very beautiful. The food even better and succulent definitely recommend to try when you have a chance you will not be disappointed. The hosts are the best very welcoming. If you go, you are definitely going back again.

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

I traveled a very long distance on Tuesday based on the posted business hours, expecting the restaurant to be open. However, upon arrival, I was disappointed to find it closed with no notice or update online. This was extremely frustrating and disrupted my plans. I strongly suggest the restaurant updates its hours online to prevent others from having the same bad experience.

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Found a great hype about this cafe on Instagram by food bloggers but unfortunately we didn t have a good experience. We ordered Cheese Omelet, Meat Hummus and Chicken rolls. Cheese omelet was quite bland and so the Hummus with Meat i can definitely make better at home. The food presentation was meh too, they give us bread in its packing. Ordered diet pepsi too, they didn t give us but charged us which we realized after we left. To be honest, chicken rolls were nice and only thing eatable. The place was 30 mins drive from downtown and it was not worth driving at all sadly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

nice service and good food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent taste Excellent hospitality Very nice staff Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great Middle Eastern food. All ingredients are fresh. The hummus is outstanding and the falafel is hands-down the best Ive ever had: delicately crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful inside. Vegetarian options: A number of vegetarian items are available

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great place to have other authentic arabic food with great new owners and service. We had foul, falafel, hummus, traditional coffee and tee with a great desert kunafa nabulseia

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Fantastic hidden gem in Kanata. The food is freshly done. It is the best falafel I have had in a while. The hummus is light and creamy. We tried the fava beans and loved them. Turkish coffee was a great start, and the tea with mint the best drink to accompany the food. To finish the experience, we were spoiled with an amazing single serving Kunafa ( enough to share) If you want amazing home cooking Middle Eastern food, this is the spot. Thank you, Omar and lovely family. Vegetarian options: Many options. Egg plant Hummus Fool Etc Kid-friendliness: Super friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The restaurant is very nice, and the food is great.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

This place is unbelievable. I highly recommend. Want to feel transported? Go there for brunch and you ll forget you re in Kanata. From the atmosphere, to the great service to the top quality food and beverages. So much more I want to try. Went there yesterday and I m already look forward to going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Amazing service. Omar and his team took good care of my family and I. Very generous in portions and service was quick! Will be a returning customer for sure.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Special thanks to Omar for his excellent hospitality and treating all his customers like family. Will definitely be visiting again!

September 22, 2024

Honestly, bad food that is overpriced and service is bad. Don t fall for the good reviews. I never leave reviews but the experience I had was just not acceptable. Stale bread during breakfast and way too much oil in the food. Avoid.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

Fantastic and friendly service. Food was good, especially the falafel and also the halloumi. Atmosphere was excellent - beautiful restaurant with Canadian made tables and chairs (the chairs were very comfortable). It was quite cold inside so be sure to bring a sweater (even in the summer months). The cuisine in Turkiye varies a lot between regions, so this was a different flavour than I was used to but I still really enjoyed it. I will be returning again!

August 22, 2024

I am very disappointed in this restaurant their hours say they close at 4pm I walked in at 3:30 And the young man in the front told me sorry we are closed. Do you see why people support bigger food chains like McDonalds and other places and not support this people. Because they do not adapt to the Canadian culture and rules and regulatience if a sign says its closed at 4 how are you closed at 330 you know and then they say support your local restaurants how do you want us to support the local restaurants when they dont even obey by their own rules and Im a 100% sure the manager or someone is going to reach out to me saying we are sorry but you know what you are not sorry this is why As an air of myself we do not get far because of our own people not being civilized and not going by the Canadian culture and regulations and rules so it takes one bad apple to make All the other apples look bad thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food is good. Prices are normal.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We had the best breakfast in town! So yummy and great service as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food and great service. Loved the place The Fatteh and the tea were really delicious and will definitely come back. I wish they would add fries to the menu

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Went in for brunch. The wait time matched what was listed on Google Maps for that time frame. We tried the fool, falafel, fried eggs, cheese bread (fatayer), mint tea, and kunafa. Food was tasty; falafel was crunchy on the outside and piping hot/soft on the inside. When we went it was pretty busy and perhaps understaffed at the time. Servers were pleasant and attentive.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great Breakfast Experience!** I recently tried Tirweka for breakfast and had a wonderful time. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was tasty! I enjoyed the breakfast platter, which had a nice variety of flavors. Falafel and iraqi kabab aroyk was the best Everything was amazing beautifully presented and full of flavor. The coffee and tea were the perfect touch that made the meal even better. Overall, Tirweka is a great place for breakfast, and I cant wait to go back! I recommend everyone to go and try it

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Incredible food, great atmosphere, very friendly staff!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great in everything.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food is very good. This is the first time I tried it and I will definitely go back to Eid soon. The service and reception were wonderful. I recommend it to everyone

July 22, 2024

Worst costumer service we ever had me and my wife . The server with the curly hair has no respect and manners whatsoever. At the end of our breakfast we had a mug of tea right ! And it was half full still so i asked the guy if he could reheat it for us he says no we can t because it will cost us gas imagine that was his response!!!!! I asked another guy he says no because your tea mug is half empty but i will give you two new hot cups if you want! While i was asking my wife if she wants one the server with the curly hair he was telling this server do not pay them attention ignore them and I heard him because he was saying it in Arabic how rude that was . I wanted to discipline that guy , but I didn t want to make a sene and break the peace of the place. We ordered Knafeh and as soon we ve received it we noticed there was a piece of hair on top of it we informed the servers about it and the lady on the register that owns the place she came and instead of apologising and saying we will make you another one and we will consider it for half price for you no she says our kitchen staff they all wearing Hijab well yeah and from our distance we could see them that their hair were not fully covered like my wife s Hijab was fully covered and we noticed them as soon as we ve had it . In compensation they offered us two cold Baklava we weren t pleased with . I at them while my wife walked away and i paid them in full plus + 10 dollars tip for their incompetent service . So in conclusion never again going back .

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Tirweka is a fantastic spot for breakfast if youre into Middle Eastern food. The place has a cozy vibe, and the smell of the food is inviting from the moment you walk in. The breakfast menu is packed with delicious options. I tried their Shakshuka eggs poached in a tasty tomato and pepper sauce. The service was great. The staff were friendly and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed. They even gave us some good recommendations on what to try. To finish off, I had the Baklava for dessert. It was sweet, flaky, and a perfect end to the meal. If youre looking for a delicious and satisfying Middle Eastern breakfast, Tirweka is the place to go. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Highly recommend. I had breakfast mezza. Turkish coffee. The stuff is very helpful. Service is a bit slow..

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The best tirweka restaurant in the city hands down! Amazing food. Thank you for the warm hospitality. Love the staff for an amazing service. I must say its the best experience Ive had in Ottawa and Canada. Their quality of their dishes is consistently excellent, and every visit is a delightful culinary journey

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Can t say enough good things about Tirweka, for someone who is not a fan about making the journey to Kanata, this trip is worth your while. Family owned, unpretentiously situated in a little plaza, cute decoration, and kind service. I m picky about fatteh, and there s is worthy of a visit. Delicious. A highlight for me is the manaeesh (meat pie), oh so delicious. Picturesque food setup. I ve now visited 3-4 times and just love it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

If youre craving an Arabic breakfast, this place is pretty good. My only issue is I wish their menu had more options, but what they do, they do well. Special mention for the meat pie with pomegranate molasses,fried halloum, and their basterma is good. Good Turkish coffee and mint tea also.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food and drinks here are DELICIOUS. Strongly recommend. We ordered the meat pie and the shakshuka with meat, with a back tea with mint and a cappuccino. Great atmosphere and decor. Filling yet light. You can tell they use quality ingredients. The staff is very friendly as well.

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Very tasty and heavy food, makes you dizzy if you eat a lot, our family of 5 loved it. The food was delivered quickly, fresh and the bread was a bit dry, cold and hard to take apart. The rest of the dishes were hot and tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The small profile door in a non-descript strip mall does not prepare you for the pretty flower-laddened interior nor the fun communal eating experience. This is a great way to start your day, sharing platters of delicious Middle Eastern fare. The service was very friendly too. If you are not familiar with this food style, do not be intimidated - tasty and accessible treats await you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Our book club had our annual summer dinner last night and the meal was from Tirweka. It was amazing!!! We had the Tirweka platters, falafel, halloumi, mint lemonade and dessert . The flavours were outstanding and so special as many had not experienced many of them. I have always enjoyed dining in (loving presentation) but takeout works equally as well! Thank you Tirweka for making last night so special!!! Vegetarian options: Great options!! Dietary restrictions: Great for GF needs

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We went on Saturday for brunch and we were able to get a table despite not having any reservations. The atmosphere and decor were nice and the staff were very friendly. The service was quick. The falafel was really good. The kaak veggie pizza was ok lacked taste. And the haloumi sticks were good too. Their pita was not freshly baked.Overall it was a nice dine in experience. Recommended.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Amazing service, cute place, and servers were nice! Kid-friendliness: Children chairs and changing stations in bathroom Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Very hospitable, nice workers, and amazing food, and reasonable pricing!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

very good food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The food is all good and the service is excellent..

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Best falafel Ive ever had!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The best middle eastern experience in Ottawa. Very nice decor. The food was just amazing, specially the fatteh. Friendly staff and great service.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Amazing service and amazing food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

One of the best places I have ever been Great service , delicious food and friendly staff Thanks guys for your service I always enjoy having my food with my family or friends there

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

We just had the best experience with the waiter Saadeh! His customer service was off the charts. He made sure to keep eye contact and his kindness was so genuine. Saadeh, youre amazing at what you do! Keep up the fantastic work, youre a true pro!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Polite staff, cozy place and delicious food really unforgettable experience and for the price the food is great

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Excellent

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Excellent brunch at terwika I tried terwika tower, falafel and fatteh it was very good!! I highly recommend it!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Huge portion of the Belgium waffles Friendly and prompt service Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Best breakfast in Ottawa great work

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Parking: Friendly staff, great atmosphere and delicious food. Food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Best place for breakfast in Ottawa Ontario . Highly recommended

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Amazing food with absolutely great service. And very decent prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Must visit.

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Not a good restaurant if you have allergies. The staff are not allergy trained.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Serves very delicious food. I really liked the meat pie and shakshouka. However, customer service can be improved, as it was difficult to get the attention of our servers.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Very delicious and nourishing food! Really nice to have something other than a typical brunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious food! The meat pies were incredible and the service amazing :) Cant wait to go back for some more!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food is grear service is nearly great atmosphere is great, a bit pricey but that is OK, suitable for families and outings with friends :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Nice place to brunch The food was good and the service exceptionnel ! Food

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I was visiting Canada and went to Tarweka for brunch. The food was so good and fresh. I ended up visiting the restaurant two more times in just five days. The chef is excellent and friendly. I wish we had this restaurant in San Francisco. Don t skip the Falafel.

★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Went here for brunch with some friends. The decor is quite nice. We were able to get a table despite not having a reservation. We ordered a few things to share - the mosabaha (like hummus, but more chunky) was quite nice. The pitas seemed like they were the same kind you could buy at a grocery store (and not necessarily made in house). The shakshouka was good, although the eggs seemed a tad overdone (weren t as runny as I d hoped). The Tirweka tower was interesting since it had a few ka aks server with an assortment of things including halloumi, zaatar, olives and labneh. I felt that every single dish was overly salty, especially the halloumi. I couldn t eat more than one piece of it. Overall, it was still a decent brunch - especially if you want something different from the traditional eggs/pancakes style. Vegetarian options: They have veggie options such as shakshouka (contains eggs though). Tirweka tower was vegetarian.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Best labanese middle eastern breakfast in town. Flavors will take you to another world

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

My wife and I discovered this place on Uber Eats and decided to go into the store for a brunch because the pictures online of the restaurant looked amazing! We were extremely impressed with the environment, the service and of course the food! We got the Tirweka tower, and the Eggs with Awerma. The Awerma was cooked perfectly and extremely flavorful! The Kaak and toppings that come with the tower were all great (best Labneh Ive tasted in a while, and zaatar as well!). They also give a plate of fresh veggies on the side which really complimented the meal well! Happy to have discovered this fine establishment, highly recommend to all and cannot wait to go back to try everything else :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Nice atmosphere, amazingly fresh food. Love having a place that I can to for breakfast and not have eggs and greasy meat!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Super cute restaurant! It was our first time trying middle eastern food. Everything was really good! We tried the shakahoka, tirweka tower and the meat pie. You can really taste the homemade cuisine. It s a family own restaurant and they were very friendly. Definitely recommend!!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Wonderful experience dining here! The owners have such servant hearts and I love their vision behind what they do. The food was out of this world. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful! Ive been recommending it to everyone I know. Kid-friendliness: High chairs available. We made a huge mess and the owners did not mind and gave our kids lollipops & bananas.

★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food is very salty, atmosphere is good, surprisingly they ask you to pay flat 20% in tips!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I came here for a brunch, the food is delicious, the owner FADIA is very hostile, the restaurant s atmosphere and design is very nice and the prices are fair. I recommend to try their variety of TEA with whatever dishes you order.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Excellent and fast service. The Falafel and Hummus are very tasty. The atomospher is amazing. Definitely I will come back again. Sam, Kanata.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

The best brunch I ve ever had

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The food is by far, better than all their competitors in Ottawa

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Tried it for the first time today on the recommendation of a family member. And the 4 of us, at brunch, were very happy with our choices. The cheese pie was amazing. Definitely recommended. We met both owners who are very friendly. The location is very clean and welcoming.

★★
February 22, 2024

# 1 foul had no flavour # 2 for the type and style of food your getting is way over priced # 3 also for the price the portions are very small # 4 and on top of those prices they charge you for bread Food : 2/5 |

Local Guide
February 22, 2024

wanted to visit this place since long time, and when the time comes and after a 30 min drive with an infant baby we went in and the guy told us we need a reservation which we did not have, as no where on their site telling people to reserve before coming, we didn t think about it actually, another guy came and told us sorry they cannot accommodate us as they are busy, we left and took breakfast in another place nearby, and will not return back again.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Well appointed resto, with a selection of dishes not easily going in other middle eastern restaurants. Vegetarian options: The vegetarian options tend to either be small plates or will involve eggs. Parking: The restaurant is in the bend/elbow of the plaza, and can be hard to immediately spot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Everything was perfect and very authentic. The food, the service, the beautiful presentation of dishes and atmosphere. Recommend getting several dishes and sharing. We ordered loved the Special Labneh dish, the shakshouka and Haloumi.

★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Food is delicious as usual, however I was really disappointed and surprised because we were asked to leave because they have reserved our table for some other guests and that we already spent some good time in the restaurant. This is really inappropriate, not professional and unacceptable

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

This restaurant is a shining star in Ottawas otherwise milquetoast food scene. The staff are friendly and the food is unique and tasty. Food : 5/5

January 22, 2024

The staff (Lady) had a humiliating and belittling attitude. I will never go again besides this I will not recommend to Kurdish and Turkish communities.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Excellent and friendly service, small and delicious menu, and beautiful environment, must try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

A great experience everytime we go here. Fresh food, great quantities, amazing prices, and helpful service.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Awsome owner Awsome service and Awsome food... Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Very lovely brunch restaurant in town! The staff is very welcoming and kind. The food is amazing. So lucky to have it in our neighborhood

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Where do I start ? Service ? Food ? owners ? The fact that s it s female run ? For me it s a little piece of lebanon in ottawa highly recommended authentic middle eastern breakfast spot

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Came with my family two weeks ago for breakfast and I can proudly say that tirweka has one of the best, if not the best breakfast in Ottawa, if not Canada

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent spot for brunch or lunch! Highly recommend it, great place to share a variety of food with friends and family, large portions and lots of vegetarian options to be found here. One of the best falafel in the city, and the lotus cookie cheesecake is amazing. Go now!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food is so good recommended

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best place I ve ever been to !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Phenomenal food! Traditional yet modernized, Terwika has officially become my favorite brunch spot.

December 22, 2023

Not good. Food not tasty especially shakshouka

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Bad customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best middle eastern brunch spot in Ottawa HANDS DOWN!!!! The food is amazing, the restaurant is so cute, and the service is amazing. Love this place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best middle East restaurant with many delicious foods such as Fattah, Falafil and fool, etc. Also, Samah and Fadia are amazing and welcoming their customers as friends!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is an amazing restaurant! Food was very tasty and service was excellent. Restaurant is quite big with lovely decor. This is such a welcome addition to the Kanata food scene. Highly recommend! Dietary restrictions: Great options for vegetarians.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely oriental atmosphere with tasty Mediterranean dishes right in the middle of Kanata. Its the place to gather that we have all been waiting for.

December 22, 2023

The pastirma pie was served cold and hard. The other was served good. But the most important part that made me frustrated and gave this review was the tip that I had to pay necessarily. They asked us to pay extra 20% because of service fee and were more than 8 people. My bill was high and they made it higher. That s the first time I hear something like that in a restaurant. I will never come back to this restaurant and I advise you not to go either because they will loot money from you more than ordering food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We loved the atmosphere there. The food was tasty. Neat and clean. We appreciated the owners hospitality.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I stumbled across upon this gem of a restaurant one morning in my search for coffee and pastries. From outside you only see two doors with signage above. Curiosity prompted me to enter. As I opened the door, I m transported to a beautiful oasis. Music softly fills the air and the decor beckons you in. I was greeted by a smiling, warm woman who gave me a quick tour of the menu. The genuine pride and passion in her voice peaked my desire to come back and try out the food. I ordered myself a Turkish coffee; yum! And picked up some homemade almond cookies and baklava to go. This will NOT be my last visit! A few days later, I returned for breakfast with my husband. We were not disappointed! The presentation and the aromatic taste of the food was excellent! Food sharing is encouraged and makes for a relaxing experience. Everyone you speak to is warm and cheerful. (See the photos below) This little treasure is now on my list of favourite restaurants. Kid-friendliness: Family dining is welcome.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic place for breakfast or brunch! Completely worth every penny and something different than the regular dinner stuff. Will be going back again!;

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food! Great service! Good place for family and friends Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Friendly staff and amazing food! Thank you to the whole team!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My husband and I went for lunch for the first time today and had an amazing experience. The atmosphere is beautiful and very clean. Our server asked if it was our first time and guided us through the menu and made suggestions when we asked. All of the food was delicious! We left completely stuffed and will definitely be back again. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and service. Im considered inexperienced to the middle Eastern cuisine but all the food I tried tasted amazing. Nothing was overpowering and every dish tasted differently good. We had the fatteh, meat pie and the shakshuka. Definitely coming back here again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food, nice decore and friendly staff. Its our favorite brunch place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great middle Eastern food, very friendly service, big portions!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was really delicious. The staff was really friendly. The ambience was very quite. I would definitely recommended this place for breakfast/brunch. They have many vegetarian options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was very tasty you just have to add your own spices, as for the service the owner was very hospitable, I recommend calling ahead on the weekend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Sama the owner of restaurant, is very friendly and kind person , presentations great , food so delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a beautiful spot, and the food was amazing. The staff is so nice and helpful also. The decor is beautiful a great spot for aesthetic pics!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious authentic. Warm customer service. Great for sharing dishes with group or a date. Don t let the drab strip-mall location deter, part of the charm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My experience at the Middle Eastern restaurant Tirweka was truly delightful. Right from the moment I stepped in, the ambiance exuded a warm and welcoming atmosphere that was unmistakably authentic. The staff was exceptionally attentive and cordial, making sure my dining experience was comfortable and enjoyable. The star of the show, of course, was the food. The dishes were a celebration of Middle Eastern flavors, perfectly balanced and wonderfully presented. Each bite offered a unique taste of the region, transporting me on a culinary journey. The freshness of the ingredients and the skillful preparation was clearly evident in every dish. Tirweka isnt just a restaurant, its an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Tirweka showcased Middle Eastern cuisine at its finest, and this was evident in their exceptional dishes. Their hummus was a revelation - smooth, rich, and with a depth of flavor that was simply mesmerizing. The falafel had the perfect crisp exterior with a moist and flavorful inside, truly the best Ive had. The fatteh was a delightful surprise, with the unique blend of textures and flavors making for a thoroughly enjoyable dish. The cheese and zaatar pie was a star in its own right. It was an exquisite balance of the creaminess of the cheese and the complex, tangy flavor of zaatar, encased in a perfectly baked pie. Every dish was a testament to their commitment to quality and authenticity. Tirweka sets the standard high for Middle Eastern cuisine, and its an experience I highly recommend. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone who appreciates high-quality, flavorful food paired with superb service and a cozy atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wow.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We came for brunch - absolutely delicious! I ordered the fatteh tahini and it was one of the best things I ve ever eaten. It s worth the drive out to kanata!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

First of all when you walk into the restaurant you see beautiful designs and decoration. The food though was really really good and when you go to eat you cant not order the 2 best things on the menu, Falafel and Shakshouka! I recommend trying it!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

- FOOD: Mint lemonade was delicious and refreshing. Fatteh Tahini had fresh ingredients and was amazing. Halloumi pan was also quite good. Generally pretty decent value for quality. - AMBIENCE: Decor was very pretty and modern; instagrammable - SERVICE: quite friendly. Although the one sore point is that we were not advised that the meat had run out until after we made our initial order if we knew this at the moment we initially sat down, we probably would ve left and instead come back another day in order to try our choices (fatteh tahini and shahshoka) with meat

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My family and I were visiting from washington DC. Decided to go for breakfast. The restaurant was busy. Other people and I were waiting in line like normal people in any restaurant waiting in line to be seated. Have been waiting about 45 minutes to get my turn. Ended up being told by (She) might be the owner that I have to wait another hour just because we are four adults and one baby. She started taking the next people behind me. I recognized that they knows her and start doing the Arab style on ignoring others ahead of you and she start welcoming them. Long story short, zero out of ten. If you are known you will get seated easy. DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY FOR CHEAP SERVICE.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best experience i had. Food is amazing and service is even better. Must try

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food. My recommendation.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

absolutely delicious, best breakfast ever and staff is so friendly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing service. Amazing food. Feels like back home. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent food everything is fresh and delicious. Quick service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing place and great food very welcome stuff great job

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Pleasant service, delicious food and beautiful decorations and atmosphere. The first time I had a fresh Falafel since a very long time.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wow!!!!!!! The food here is sooooo good. Its my new happy place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent Lebanese/Middle Eastern breakfast.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We came for 9:00 am brunch on a Saturday and were the first customers but it was a full restaurant when we left around 1030. The servers were welcoming and explained some of the menu items for our family before ordering. Food was so good. I especially loved the fatteh.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A wonderful, comfortable dining experience where you can have delicious food in a beautifully decorated restaurant. Everything we had on the menu has been delicious over the past few times we have visited, cant go wrong trying anything on the menu!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this establishment courtesy of my favourite real estate duo in the city Barb & Carole. Absolutely delicious food, friendly and efficient service and a lovely vibe. Parking: Fantastic location, right in the heart of Kanata.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wow!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service and great food, atmosphere was very lovely!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Top notch arabic breakfast. We love coming here. Staff and owners are amazing.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

So yummy breakfast. Amazing decorations in the hall. Friendly staff, fast service. It was 11 am and WC was so dirty, keep the restroom clean Food

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food, but make you are of the right skin colour if you are going in person. Otherwise, youll be asked to move by the gentleman at the counter to make way for someone who has better skin colour than you as per them. We came long from middle east but still not ready to give up the ***** mindset! All the best!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and great service. The atmosphere is nice. I especially enjoyed the mint tea

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time visiting Tirweka but was blown away by the whole experience. From the service to the food everything exceeded expectations. The flavour on the fatteh was unbelievable. Will be returning and recommending to friends/family.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We came here for brunch on a rainy Sunday morning. We ordered mint tea, the Tirweka Tower, moushaka, meat pie and kunafa. Our favorites were the kunafa (less sweet and dense than at other places I had but so good that we ordered it twice), the Tirweka tower, the meat pie (nice combination of sweet and salty) and moussaka (comes with bread and vegetables). The food was very fresh and tasty and wed recommend a visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A wonderful place for brunch! The food is delicious. The staff are welcoming. It s a relaxing and inviting atmosphere inside. It s worth checking out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place and delicious. I definitely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I recently dined at the Tirweka, and it was a delightful experience. The flavors were authentic, the service was impeccable. A must-visit for anyone craving delicious Middle Eastern cuisine abroad!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We really enjoyed this delicious authentic middle eastern breakfast. The service was amazing and the restaurant was beautifully decorated.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful fresh homemade Middle Eastern food at a good price. Decor was what I imagine it would be like if we were eating in the town square of a small Lebanese village. Owner, cook and waitress was super friendly and engaging. We shared the egg on an excellent bell pepper melange (cant recall the official name) and the something-tower with skinny bagel like bread with sesame seeds and three dips and olives. It was way too much food for two and was delicious from first bite to last. A strong recommend. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian choices. Not much vegan. Dietary restrictions: Not much that is gluten free but chef is willing to adapt and use GF bread if patron brings it

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Beautiful venue. Excellent service, warm and welcoming staff. They made excellent recommendations. Good family environment as well. Food is delicious, presentation is excellent. We Will Be back to this little Gem Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

ts was really nice good food and excellent service had a lot of fun and will definitely go back

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is tasteless. Falafel is crunchy but tastes nothing like falafel. Very expensive for the quality of food you get.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great ambiance and service, which is unfortunate because the food is lifeless and bland. The pies were good, but the foul & fatteh were meh. If such major dishes cant be prepared right, then its a fail for a restaurant that calls itself tirweka. Foul is also not served with chopped tomatoes, and its among the ingredients in the menu, yet it came with chopped tomatoes. Id also expect authentic breakfast restaurants to serve hot bread in stead of cold white bread..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious Middle Eastern breakfast in a beautiful place with friendly staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Tirweka and I must say, its a gem for both breakfast enthusiasts and falafel lovers alike. The inviting atmosphere and attentive staff set the stage for a delightful culinary experience. The quality of ingredients shines through, making every bite a moment of pure indulgence. The bosss attention to detail and commitment to freshness elevate the breakfast experience to new heights.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such amazing food! The atmosphere is so lovely

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and amazing atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Order lots of dishes and share around - everything was FANTASTIC! Very friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is a very delightful place to have tasty levantine food. We have been to Tirweka 3 times and we always left satisfied. Samah, the manger, always makes certain that things are to our liking. Exceptional service! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely spot with a very cute atmosphere. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. I d highly recommend ordering the meat pie and shakshuka you will not be disappointed . Kid-friendliness: They have high rise chairs for kids

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really great food and service. We got coffee, falafel, shakshoka and a yogurt/fried bread dish I forgot the name of. It was so good and really filling

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Authentic Lebanese taste. The Kak bread is freshly baked, the fateh is very yummy and the meet pie is not something I have had anywhere else. Overall great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I wanted to try this place for a while and give my hubby the experience of a lebanese breakfast/brunch. Honestly we were both wowed! The service was amazing, we were greeted warmly by the owner! You can see and feel the pride in her business! We ordered a tahini fatteh, Zaatar pie and the Tarwika combo platter and a turkish coffee pot... when the food came, we were wowed by the presentation and then the taste, OMG! YUM!! So fresh and made with so much care, it transported me back home With every bite! Even my husband was speechless! We are so happy we found this gem and are already discussing our next visit! Thank you Fadia for the warm welcome and delicious Food made with love!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: most of the food its vegetarian lol! Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

1 word. Delicious. So welcoming and so hospitable. Family run business and the food is delicious. Thank you for a great experience!!!