Wow India Restaurant Ottawa in Vanier

159 Montréal Rd, Vanier, ON K1L 6E8, Canada

★★★★★
(498 reviews)
Categories: Indian restaurant Asian restaurant Family restaurant Indian takeaway Takeout restaurant Modern Indian restaurant North Indian restaurant Restaurant South Indian restaurant

About

Opened in October 2023, Wow India Restaurant in Ottawa brings a modern twist to classic Indian cuisine. Located on Montréal Road in Vanier, this eatery offers a flavorful fusion of Indian and international influences, perfect for an adventurous culinary experience in Ottawa or Gatineau.

Website
wowindiarestaurants.ca
Address
159 Montréal Rd, Vanier, ON K1L 6E8, Canada
Plus Code
C8MM+XW Vanier, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9 PM
Friday
11 AM–10 PM
Saturday
10 AM–10 PM
Sunday
10 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol All you can eat Beer Cocktails Coffee Halal food Happy-hour food Healthy options Salad bar Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site 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 Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
498 reviews

Most Mentioned

chef (42) dosa (30) the menu (21) patio (14) server (13) fusion (13) appetizers (11) chettinad chicken (9) butter chicken poutine (6) vindaloo (5)
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★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Everything was delicious and Jenny was an amazing server. Came for the first time during the summer and the food was absolutely delicious but the service left much to be desired. Probably why it took so long to come back. With the service now being on par with the food this is now my favourite hidden gem, will be back for date night soon! Good job Wow India and Jenny!

★★★★★
October 30, 2024

Nice place to have South Indian food in Ottawa. 100% guaranteed for taste. Wow Restaurant in Ottawa is a popular South Indian dining spot known for its authentic flavors and warm, welcoming atmosphere. The menu is filled with delicious South Indian specialties, delivering a memorable taste experience. The friendly staff adds to the charm, ensuring excellent service in a fantastic, cozy setting. It’s a must-visit for anyone craving quality South Indian cuisine in Ottawa.

★★★★★
September 16, 2024

We will be forever grateful for Master Chef Boopathi, the Manager, and team at WOW India. To say they went above and beyond for our wedding catering is a massive understatement. From meeting with Chef Boopathi to explain our vision and create a menu that is authentic for traditional Jaffna Tamil palates, but also meets the tastes of those new to the cuisine (and spice!) -- to their venue visits (1.5h away one way!) to map out logistics for their on-site catering -- and finally their amazing execution on the day of the wedding, left us absolutely stress-free. We got so many compliments on the food and presentation, even from those who have never tried this cuisine before. Chef Boopathi kindly added some personal touches and surprises, and delivered some special drinks to us during the ceremony, which was very thoughtful on a hot day! Everything was labeled clearly, and they even created and printed beautiful signage for the menu. We were honestly blown away and impressed by his service and attention to details. Throughout the whole experience we had great communication. We 1000% recommend working with Chef Boopathi and WOW India for your catering events; we couldn’t have picked a more perfect caterer for our special day. THANK YOU so much from the bottom of our hearts! மிக்க நன்றி! – Shankari & Josh

★★★★★
September 3, 2024

This Indian restaurant is an absolute gem! The authentic flavors are incredible, and the presentation is impeccable. The generous portions are perfect for sharing, making it an ideal place to enjoy with friends or family. The owner is so nice and welcoming🥰, which adds a special touch to the whole experience. It's definitely a must-try—you won't be disappointed!🥘🧆

★★★★★
July 18, 2024

The moment you step in the scents of spices waft in the air. We enjoyed some tasty cocktails (mule, mint mojito, wow fusion) and appetizers (Chat, veg pakora, basa fish on sizzling plate) & our palates were delighted. Explosion of flavours. Lovely presentation. The naan & butter chicken were delicious. So rich & flavourful. 1 of the best I've ever had. I've lived in Delhi and everything I ate at Wow tasted authentic & wonderful. Service was attentive. Prices were reasonable. We were 3 ppl and each had a 2oz cocktail...total bill 111$. Free restaurant parking in the lot right beside the restaurant accessed from Durocher. We left very happy & with very full bellies.

May 26, 2024

There is NOTHING WOW about this place. Trust me! I was there on the first day when their patio seating opened. We ordered sizzler dosa and drinks. Dosa was stale potato inside was smelling , chutney was worst and only the dosa was 15$. Like seriously????? I politely requested them for a refund as the food was awful, they said they would call but they never did. I always always give honest reviews for any place I visit, be it big or small. We spend more than 50$ for nothing. Never ever will I go back here!!!! Worst place ever.

★★★★★
May 9, 2024

Wow … absolutely delicious food and so reasonable. We had the Dal Tadka, avocado mango salad, Wow chicken biryani and buttered tandoori naan bread. Could easily have fed one or two more. Despite other reviews on spice level, we decided to try mild for our first visit. Perfect for our palate.

★★★★★
May 4, 2024

Amazing indian fusion dishes! Service by the waitress was great. The owner also came and checked on us while we were dining. He is an extremely talented chef and you can really see his passion for cooking through his food. We have been to the Cornwall location before, and this Ottawa branch is just as good if not better! I hope they can open a branch in Montreal sometime in the future :) A must-try

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Jenny was ours #1 waitress. Excellent food. A taste of India.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Great food, great customer experience, aesthetic vibes

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

I had dosa very nice. Great costumer experience from staff bala.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Went on a Sunday and had the lunch buffet. Excellent spinach pekoras, chicken bryanni and chicken vindaloo. Fresh made Naan bread and dosage were brought to the table. My wife really enjoyed the Chai tea. Cant wait to go back and explore the menu.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

It was a good dinning experience. Very friendly and good food.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining here and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a relaxing meal. What truly made the experience stand out, however, was the incredible service. The staff Bala was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, offering excellent recommendations and ensuring that we had everything we needed without being intrusive.

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

One of the best Indian cuisine restaurant. Their staff Bala was very friendly and helpful. Nice experience.

Local Guide
November 25, 2024

CONS - got the rasamalai mug cake and it was sour, got an upset stomach almost right after, no refund was given - all the curries taste basically the same - Kerla parotta is grocery store frozen parotta heated up and not authentic parotta (at $3 a piece??) PROS - service was ok - the restaurant itself in terms of aesthetics is nice

★★★★
November 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: South indian breakfast combo Food

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I have ordered Aloo Prantha and they served me with frozen Aloo Pranthas (they just heated up the frozen parathas from wallmart Very Disappointed If you can t cook paranthas then don t include in the menu. By the way coffee and Tea served is outstanding

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Had a take out order later in evening so couldnt get everything I wanted - understandable as a lot of items are slow cooked. All the food received was good.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Awesome food ,service And ambience. Worthy to have varieties in Sunday lunch buffet .specially paneer Tikka masala,JEERA SAMBA CHICKEN BRIYANI, Dal perfectly blended for my kids & Very AUTHENTIC Brinjal kadaisal. keep up the Good work .My hearty wishes to wow India & team.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Fantastic Diwali special buffet!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: The green dhal was delicious, and all vegetarian options that I tried were flavorful! I didnt miss the meat at all! Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

It was like « Kalyani Veetu Sapadu ». Pls continue the same.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: GREAT TIME WITH FRIENDS Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I ordered food and sweet gift boxes for house party. Food was delicious and well packaged. Thanks to chef Boopathi, who accommodated last minutes request and changes. Looking forward try food in his restaurant.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Awesome service and food. Vegan options listed on menu. Vegetarian options: Excellent Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I was impressed with all aspects tbh.

★★
October 23, 2024

Usually I review based on true experience, there were expectations for trying this place for a long time for me. However, they fell way too short for my expectations as the portion served is low especially for tandoori prawn (only 3 prawns in an appetizer is not acceptable by any restaurant standards). Taste wise decent for prawn, chicken and kothu parotta and chole bature was more of a poori than bature which isnt fluffy, chole was just boiled channa than a gravy and the egg noodles was burnt. Dosa, chutney, sambar was average as well. Service was very slow as they seem understaffed. Not sure we were victims during off days of the chef or staff, as the experience was not 50% of hype.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We sat on the patio for breakfast and it was almost empty but still very nice. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced and the service was excellent. It was not quick but we werent in a hurry and I assume they were making things fresh. They were out of a few things but the server listed them all right away. There are lots of vegetarian and gluten-free options. We had Indian breakfast dishes but the other breakfast choices also look good and well be back soon to try them.

Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Food was tasteless. Cant get why they got 4.5/5 on maps. Wouldnt recommend this. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The scents of spices guaranteed culinary journey

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Food was excellent, service was good , only problem was the glass or the water was stinking we had to buy water bottles . And they had a lot of bees which ended up in my delicious mango lassi lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Amazing food always happy with their service

September 23, 2024

I went there today to eat, and was seated at a small table very close to the door. We asked if it was possible to switch tables and the waitress sighed loudly, picked up our water and then stormed off. She didnt even say anything, so we werent sure if we could switch tables. Eventually we assumed that we could switch tables so we followed her. The new table was super unstable and so the water in the glasses quickly spilled over the entire table. With the experience already having been unpleasant within the first 2 mins we were there we just decided to leave.

September 23, 2024

Extremely rude waitress. Clearly does not like her job or helping customers. Will not come back.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Wow India has delicious food with reasonable prices. The service was good and it has authentic Indian food. We spent the whole afternoon here and they didnt kick us out . The food was served in a well-paced manner, and it was amazing. We will be coming back.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I went with my family and had a great time. The food was absolutely delicious. We received the food fast despite only one chef working in the kitchen. Overall it was a great experience and would highly recommend to go there with your family.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Friendly staff and owner. Good experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Cute little restaurant. Atmosphere is nice and staff are very welcoming. Would benefit from some sound-blocking panels, as it gets quite loud when the restaurant is full of chatter. I asked for mild spice, still found a basic staple dish too spicy & staff was quick to help with that lovely yogurt to mix in. Everyone found their food tasty & fresh; butter chicken, butter chicken poutine, saffron rice being the fan favourites.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Nehaa our server was awesome the food was great as usual my only problem is when I pay 125 and change for two adults and one child I would like to eat together what I got was my partner eat first then they delivered mine and last was the childs dish

September 23, 2024

Rated minus 10. We came to stay at the WOW India AirBnb, upstairs of the restaurant. The worst living conditions for 10 people either a dirty 1 bathroom. Dirty couch, dirty beds and unbearable. Rated 000. How can anyone rent this place to any human!!

September 23, 2024

Go on job bank.gc.ca website and you will see that this business only hires temporary foreign workers and or is trying to get Limas for them under fake pretexts of not being able to find workers.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Don t miss mini tiffin. Everything is fresh. Authentic South Indian food. Highly recommended. Must try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Excellent service attitude and very friendly- Dipak and Bala.I will come back here just for their service.

Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Ordered chettinad chicken masala, okra masala, rasam, and rice. No flavour in any of these food. Chicken was worst taste I ever tasted.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Clean, delicious food, friendly servers, good price with multiple $15 plate options. Most of the kids menu items were unavailable when I visited. I had the butter chicken poutine, recommend trying it. Vegetarian options: They have various vegetarian options, clearly indicated on the menu. Dietary restrictions: Have gluten free options clearly marked on the menu. Parking: Parking beside the restaurant access from a side street and a large parking lot on the other side of Montreal road. Kid-friendliness: They have one highchair, staff were ok with kids running around.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing food and super friendly service! I almost don t want others to know in case it ll get too busy

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Onam sadhya was super delicious.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The Onam sadhya was delightful, and Balas exceptional service made the meal even more enjoyable.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I had the pleasure of enjoying the Onam Sadhya at Wow India, and it was an absolute treat! The food was so delicious, authentic, and full of flavor, truly capturing the essence of the festival. Special mention to our server, Bala, who went above and beyond to make our experience even more delightful with his excellent service. He was attentive, polite, and ensured everything was perfect. I highly recommend Wow India for anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience! Vegetarian options: Onam sadhya

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Onam sadhya was good. Service by Bala and other team members was very good.

★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Not so good food and expensive!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Wow India A Hidden Gem in Vanier! I had the pleasure of dining at Wow India last Friday, and I have to say, this place is an absolute gem in Vanier, an area not typically known for standout restaurants. From the moment we walked in, the service was reminiscent of pre-pandemic levels attentive, friendly, and personal. It felt like the staff genuinely cared about making sure we had an excellent dining experience. The food was incredible, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. Every dish we tried was prepared to perfection, and it was clear that a lot of care went into the preparation. The experience was so enjoyable that I m already looking forward to my next visit! If youre craving authentic Indian cuisine with excellent service, Wow India is definitely worth checking out.

★★
September 23, 2024

I got the bad food and ordered the roti but there is no sault and overcooked, also orderd samosa chat but there is no green chutney .overall, there is something missing in the food amd they just busy with their stuff and didn t provide the service.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Neha is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Fantastic food! Vegetarian options: Entire area in menu for vegetarian options Parking: A few street spots for free and a parking lot for free Kid-friendliness: Welcoming

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great food and great service. Will definitely go back. Make sure to get the eggplant! Vegetarian options: Good variety and well labelled

★★★★
August 23, 2024

Nahe is a very sweet girl, very well trained and Pleasant. She is a hard worker and has a nice smile, while explaining all the ingredients and plates served. Vegetarian options: Yes. Dietary restrictions: Yes Kid-friendliness: Yes

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Wow! Wow India indeed! Presentation, service and food all blew my socks off, good thing I had an extra pair

August 23, 2024

I TRULY HAVE NO WORDS IM JUST VERY SHOCKED AND BAFFLED ABOUT THE FACT THAT THIS RESTAURANT DOESNT APPRECIATE THIER CUSTOMERS BECAUSE I HAD THE BOSS COME UP TO ME AND. BE VERY DISRESPECTFUL AND PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE AND SAY TO ME AND MY FRIEND THAT HE DOESNT MAKE A SAUCE THAT I CONSTANTLY ORDER FROM THEM ON THERE MENU AND HES LIKE WE ARE NOT MAKING IT FOR YOU EVERYDAY ITS HARD ON US?? EXCUSE ME ???? SO YOURE TELLING YOURE MAD BECAUSE I ORDER THE SAUCE THAT YOU GUYS PROVIDED ON THE MENU ??? ITS GIVING *******

August 23, 2024

Food quality and taste is poor. Kitchen Nightmares fame.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We had a great meal at Wow India. Everything was absolutely delicious. We loved the Paneer Tikka Masala.

Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Quantity is awful! Little bowls for rice! Very bad experience! Dont go by the 5 star reviews!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Absolutely phenomenal food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Best food in ottawa

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Thank you Neha for your amazing service. You were indeed very patient understanding and fast with your service! Also thanks for helping me choose the best dish you guys had! You deserve a raise lol ! Liked their pizza paratha the most!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Updated Review: Weve now been there several times and each time, the service and food are excellent. Original Review: First time today - will not be my last. We had the Mango Pistachio Lassi, Samosa Chat, Chettinad Chicken Dosa and the Idly Manchurian. All were very good. The server was really helpful and pleasant. The Samosa Chat had a unique taste, mixed with traditional flavours but with a twist (which is why this place is a fusion restaurant. The idli was a new texture to me and I will certainly try it again in another dish. Thank you for bringing this fusion to this neighbourhood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Very delicious! I had the Mushroom Masala Dosha. Definitely will be going back soon! Wow!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Enjoyed their Sunday special event food, Woww.. very good portions and reasonable price. Awesome customer service and lot of parking in the backside.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

I m writing this after tasting their recent Keda Virunthu for lunch. It was excellent taste and we really liked their seeraga sambha mutton biriyani, South Indian fish gravy, fish fry, okra puli kulambu and their ilaneer payasam. Very very nice and I would recommend this meal any day if offered. The best South Indian meal I ve had in ottawa by far

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Delicious food! Jenny provided great service. Will come back again!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

We took my elderly inlaws to Wow. The food was fantastic, the waitress Jinny was great! We will be back!

August 23, 2024

Except the service, nothing was great about this place. The starters were like gravy dish.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Had some of the best chef style chicken tikka, veg pakoras, garlic naan and dal makhni today, the waitress Neha saw that I was not feeling well so she recommended me the rasam which was exquisite, attention to detail for every dish and the hospitality provided by the restaurant really made me feel like eating at one of the top restaurants.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Had banana leaf virundhu and everything was amazing and authentic south indian dishes. Best pLace in ottawa if you are craving for south indian food. Spice level is manageable not too hot and lots of options for veg and non veg. Only place that provide jeeragha smabha biryani

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Booked Wow India for a recent party at our home it was a grand success loved the service and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Wow India arranged buffet station in the backyard of our house for a 40 person event. The food was delicious, as the name Wow suggests... Boopathiv and chef Bala were professional and courteous... We would recommend Wow India for your special occasion. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Went there twice, and both times, food tasted extremely good, and friendly service. The portions are just a bit to small for the price. Everything like bread, and rice to go with curry is sold separately.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The food is delicious and carefully prepared. The menu is well put together. Price is quite reasonable.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

We ordered food for our graduation event at GLOW College. Food and service is just amazing, this was the best catering experience we had and the tropical punch drink was delicious. Everything was very well presented. Highly recommend for corporate events .

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I have been to the Cornwall location and it was delicious, so I wanted to try the one in Ottawa. Wow India is just that WOW. Form being greeted by a friendly and beautiful Neha to the delicious fish and belh puri to the dosa everything was just perfect. We will definitely come back for more of it all and would love to enjoy the beautiful patio next time .

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

When you randomly choose a dining spot, casually strolling in on a cold rainy day. Take a seat and casually notice the cutleries arranged in fine dining order. You know you are up for a treat. We had the briyani and mutton vindaloo and a mint butter naan and mango pistachcio lassi. Which were all awesome. And worth a try. Having said that, the portions were huge and if I were to come and order again, I would mix the vindaloo with more naan instead of the briyani. Their naans are just so awesome!! Dont worry about ordering, you can order the naan as they get prepared in less than a minute!

Local Guide
July 23, 2024

We ordered chicken biryani and the chicken was uncooked. It looked so bad that I almost threw up. It is not just the chicken but the spices used didn t feel like it was made from scratch but was made from store bought biryani masala. Sorry to say but I don t think I would ever order anything from here. Food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Nice food, nice ambiance and great service. Vegetarian options: It was good. Parking: Fine space.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The food was delicious and good portion sizes.Friendly staff and a awesome patio. Very tasty drinks Food

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Nice cozy restaurant. Great menu. Food is above average. Would be nice if the senior server smiled a bit.

★★★
July 23, 2024

Food was good, there is no denying that. However, I was looking forward to having draught beer with my meal. Their website and menu said they had it. Once we showed up, and already started ordering, only then did they informed they had no draught and nothing good in bottles either. As silly as it may seem, it made me very disappointed.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great food, amazing service! New favourite Indian spot in Ottawa!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Food spectacular. Our server Jenny was fabulous. Will for sure come back.

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Excellent food. Great for both spicy and non spicy food lovers. Rude owner tho and the personnel doesnt come to check on you after the first time. I would recommend if you dont intend to drink. You can only bring your wine and they charge 25$ corking fee. Be warned.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Everything was amazing

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Outstanding food and great, fast service. Free parking behind the building. Will definitely be returning.

July 23, 2024

Since when is it acceptable to sell burnt roti? My husband (who isnt an Indian) requested for roti for me and this is what they gave him! 90% of it is super burnt and idk what this is, it doesnt even look or taste like roti. I am currently at the hospital about to go into active labour and really craved for roti and this is what I got. Im so disappointed

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Wow expérience ! Thank you Wow India !

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

the service was as great as the food and the patio is to DIE FOR. will be coming back with more friends

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Wow India is such a pleasant surprise! Flavourful, mouthwatering and delicious Indian food to be discovered tucked out of the way on Montreal Road in the heart of Vanier. We sat out on the patio and absorbed the local character with a cold drink. The tandoori oven provides unbelievable flavours and natural blackening essance to anything it receives. We tried the paneer and it came out just perfect, on a sizzling plate with onions and green pepper dripping in tantalizing heat. Home after a spicy chicken dish, my mouth still tingles from the 16 infused spices. Do yourself a favour and go go go.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Nehas service was awsome .Thank you

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I visited Wow Kitchen today and was impressed by the customer service, especially from Neha, a young staff member who welcomed us warmly and made great menu suggestions. I love being served by such friendly staff. Their dishes are authentic and delicious Indian cuisine. Definitely give them a try!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing flavours! A little spicier than I had expected but it was all delicious and the service was very good.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

A small place run with a lot of care. A great patio, delicious food, and excellent service - it started raining sideways and the entire staff helped us move our table inside. Will definitely be back to see Neha! Thank you!

★★★★
June 23, 2024

The food is good... Good for once or twice. Crispy corn is not that great. Bhel Poori and Tandoori Roti with panner Tikka masala are good.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Ordered lunch - very delicious dosas, Kathu partotta. The tandoori asparagus was a highlight. Affordable priced and great.

★★★★
June 23, 2024

My New Delhi-born spouse and I have been to many Indian restaurants in Ottawa over the past 30 years but this was our first (although it certainly wont be our last) time here. Very friendly team service - shout out to our primary server, Bala. As a stereotypically White North American, I very much appreciated that most dishes are offered in a variety of spice settings, including mild. My spouse chose a spicier vindaloo as her main. This fusion restaurant offers Italian-inspired items and butter chicken poutine but we stuck to more traditional Indian fare. Both alcohol and Indian soft drinks are available. WOW India is a Vanier restaurant suitably priced for local residents with most items under $20. Décor is basic, also typically Vanier.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Weve had Wow twice now, and both times have been outstanding. Tonight was our first dine-in experience, and the atmosphere, service, and food could not have been better. Both my wife and I tried their dosas on the servers recommendation.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

WOW India Restaurant offers an exceptional culinary journey through Indias flavors. The food is exquisite, bursting with authentic tastes and aromas that transport you straight to the streets of India. What truly sets WOW India apart is the outstanding service provided by the staff, particularly Bala, whose attentiveness and warmth enhance the dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone craving a taste of India!

★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Not to be rude to the chefs - but there is nothing wow about this place. Most high reviews are from non natives to the origin gif the cuisine-so not surprised with the overall review. Appreciating that this is a Fusion Indian restaurant - we hadn t ordered anything fusion from the menu so expected some authenticity. - Aloo Tiki Chat : not bad, good to be some more Tiki and Chana of better quality - chilly Babycorn : was so so, nothing exceptional about it. A lot of coating, making the actually babycorn in each bite non existent - Hyderabad Goat Curry : very questionable quality of goat. The gravy as well seemed like a tomato purée with some bottled sauce and cooked. Disappointment. - chicken Hyderabadi dum biriyani : seemed more Tamilian/Karnatakan the way the rice was flavoured, definitely not Hyderabadi. Chicken - undercooked, a good sign of Dum cooking not perfected. All in all, for a genuine Indian eat - give this place a pass. For a good westernized (fusioned) sub standard experience with good quantity (not quality) go ahead and have a meal.

June 23, 2024

I was there with my friend and the experience was not really good, I ordered Dosa and Aloo Tikki, The manager was non sense didn t knew how to serve and talk to customers (annoying). He was messing up with me for making the food the customised as I didn t wanted the yogurt and teaching me how the dish is authentically served can not be changed. Bro seriously I am Indian as well I know how to order. Even they were charging extra $4 for the extra sambar although the quantity was not even enough for one person.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

We tried soups, appetizers and meals, all were delicious. Our server Bala was great too.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

All I can say is wow! The meal was absolutely delicious. Our server was kind, attentive, and had a sweet smile. My mom and I ordered the chicken korma and samosas and they were presented beautifully and tasted equally fantastic. The naan bread was fresh and tasty. We will be back again soon! Thank you for a lovely dining experience. I ve eaten at the Cornwall location as well which was also wonderful.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

First time customer. Food was excellent. Service was friendly, prompt and respectful. Definitely going back.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Always great

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

@Bala, thank you for the good recommendations.... we enjoyed the food. Hope to come back soon.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Exceptional service, great food, especially butter chicken and mutton rolls. It was a perfect night to enjoy everything on the newly minted patio. We will be back!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Loved this new Indian restaurant and their patio! The service and our waitress were amazing! We tried different dishes and all were great! We will definitely be back! Parking: There is parking behind the restaurant!!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

The food here is amazing. The lamb korma is the best Ive ever had and the wow chicken biryani was top notch as well. Big portions, fast service. Lots of sauce left over which we took home and are now enjoying. Highly recommend

June 23, 2024

Tried the lunch buffet for the first time and didnt have a very good experience. The place is in the main road with parking which is good. fairly clean. The staffs looked pleasant but food was very disappointing. I started with the fruits and they werent fresh at all. It tasted bad that I almost had to spit em out . The potato salad was not bad. The green salad looked dry and sad. The tandoori chicken was NOT tandoori chicken. No flavour at all and the meat wasnt fresh. The rotis were chewy and cold. For the price $28 + tax ,they had way less options and the quality of the food was poor. it was definitely not worth it.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Absolutely wonderful food, the watermelon salad was a must have. This will be one of our goto restaurants.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great food and service from all the staff at Wow India

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

10/10! The server was super friendly and welcoming! The food was delicious! Great service! Great food! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Great service. Delicious tandoori dishes. Cheery outdoor dining area! On the down side, the medium spicy was more like mild. Vegetarian options: Paneer dishes, vegetables, pappadum and legume based dishes. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free dishes available. Vegetarian dishes available.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Super friendly staff and incredible deserts!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Everything is so delicious and the owner and staff are very friendly, kind, and passionate about food! This is definitely one of the best restaurants in Ottawa!!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

The taste of the food reflects the name of the restaurant- WOW! The service is also awesome. Thank you, Bala! Parking: Lots of space at the back

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

We arrived at lunch on a Saturday and sat on the terrace. We went to ask for a waiter to see us as the sign said. Our awesome waiter, Bala, promptly took our drink orders and when he brought them, he took the food orders (standard stuff). He was very helpful in explaining the menu items we were curious about and had a smile the whole time. The food did take a while to come out, but once we received it we knew why.. everything is made fresh to order, and is delicious! Thank you Bala for the great service, and we will be stopping in during our next visit to Ottawa.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Excellent food and excellent service. The food made our tastebuds dance. The patio was lovely. And Rachel was lovely

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Good food

June 23, 2024

The food came with excessive oil and Food color. The food color was so used us such an excessive quantity that it s been 2 days now and my fingers are still colored in red. BTW we had a dark blood red colored Paneer Tikka masala.

Local Guide
June 23, 2024

The noodles didn t have any noodles it was only full of veggies.

June 23, 2024

Saw the amazing 5 star review section and wanted to try the restaurant just to be disappointed later. The food is inferior Indian food and not the best. I see a lot of non Indian reviews here and if you are non Indian and want to try something new, this could be a ok place to start with.

June 23, 2024

Not recommended at all. Their spicy flavour is bland and sweet.Had worst drink ever. Basic thing- their utensils including water drinking glass were so dirty. -1 star. Food : 1/5 |

Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Indian food not so indian. Thank you for crossing out one indian restaurant from my list in Ottawa.

June 23, 2024

The tandoori chicken was absolutely disgusting and the mint chutney wasn t good either. I haven t tried anything else on the menu but very disappointing for the price I paid and even tipped.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Good food and the quality of service was really nice .. thankyou

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

I had the fish tikka and garlic naan which was really good. The portion size was really good.

Local Guide
June 23, 2024

What a shame on the name of India, I have tried many Indian restaurants in Ottawa but the food that I got served today was the worst. Hakka noodles were 80% veggies, we barely could see any noodles and they were bland. Also, the service is a torture, 30-40 minutes of wait just to get a side or a drink. Tandoori roti was uncooked. Oily, food colours, not fresh, bad stomach next day. Highly recommend to go to any other Indian restaurant. Not even a single dish was good out of 8 that we ordered.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Phenomenal food everytime we come here! The service is wonderful and their always happy to answer questions. Highly recommend coming here! Food

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great customer experience, staff Bala was very friendly, good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

I have eaten here twice now, and plan on going back again. Very good food and everyone at the table was satisfied.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Just had an amazing meal! Especially loved the dosa. Definitely will be coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

The food is WOW. Seriously. Very chill place, friendly atmosphere, awesome service. Food

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Very clear menu description detailing whats vegan, lots of options and delicious! Food

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Best Indian food in the city. Very creative. Flavours and spices are perfectly balanced. Can t wait to come back and try new offerings.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

The food is amazing! Go :)

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Good food &very Delicious

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Good Response and Tasty Food, very Higiene, Please Try

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Good India food love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

I wanted to share my recent experience at the Wow India Restaurant. It truly is the best restaurant with a nice atmosphere, kind hospitality, and excellent tastes. I highly recommend giving it a try!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Best baryani Ive ever had. Blown away! So many layers of flavours.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Amazing food and great service. Thank you for a great Fathers Day memory!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Best place to chill out and to have a fine dine in..

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Gud Food

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

We ordered food for 45 people for an event. Food was ready exactly on time. The food was exceptional. Chicken skewers, naan, salad and pakoras with green chutney. All exceptional! Wow, would definitely request their catering again! Thank you Chef Bopathi and team

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

It was just outstanding. The food was rich with flavour! The service was 10/10. Huge menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Their butter chicken and naan was absolutely delicious. Tried the Nutella dosa and it was a new tasty experience. Their gulab jamun was sooooo soft and melted in my mouth. Never knew it could even be cooked to that level!!! Very attentive waitress and manager. Really cared about their customers and looked clean and cozy. Would definitely go again.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Food was wonderful literally licked the plates ! And the service was amazing . Great thanks to Bali and Jenny who were super nice and patient our whole stay . We stay 20 min after their closing but they were still super nice and welcoming . Lovely spot 100% recommand it !

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Amazing food and the service was so overstanding made my stay very special !! Special thanks to Bhali and Jenny :) WILL BE BACK

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Food is delicious !! Service is friendly. Con, when ordering the chai tea, it came in this ceramic tea cup, which is nice from the traditional point of view, but it was WAY too hot and inconvenient. Even the server had to use paper towels to handle these cups. You can easily burn your fingers-luckily I didn t have a child at my table. I would highly recommend a cup with a handle. Without saying anything, my guest I had with me mentioned it as well. Apart from that, I would go again for the food! Garlic naan is addicting.

May 23, 2024

Quality of food wasn t good enough and price was way too high according to taste.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

It was our first time at Wow India, and the food as well as the service were excellent. We will be back!

★★★★
May 23, 2024

A larger menu than I expected. Some unique cocktails. The food was delicious and the service was excellent (Jenny was friendly and happy to answer questions). Water refills were quick and frequent. Never had to wait to order more. The food came fairly quickly. The air blowing from the ceiling vents was a bit cold but otherwise the atmosphere was good. The music was a good volume. Vegetarian options: Shared the Sambar Medu Vada for an appetizer and it was delicious! Had Kadai masala with cauliflower and mushrooms. All the sauces had a lovely flavour.

May 23, 2024

Never go again

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Amazing people, delicious food. Cannot go wrong.

★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Idli sambhar and veg Manchurian tried and are below par. Did not try other foods.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

My partner and I went for an impromptu dinner. Service was amazing. The food was so delicious! Everything came out piping hot we will be back. I want to try the desserts, but we were too stuffed from the delicious dinner! Also the patio will be open in 1 to 2 days Parking: Lots of free street parking for 2 hours on the side street that the door is located on

May 23, 2024

Just finished eating here was the worst service ever. Waiting an hour for an appetizer salad-yes a salad which requires no cooking. People who came in after us had meals before I even had my salad. They finally brought my husbands app soup which was eaten by him before my salad arrived. It no sooner hit the table then they brought our meals. The owner had the audacity to come over and apologize and said he d cover our drinks (2 club sodas) thanks for the whole $3.00. Then I m sure as he saw my face he offered to cover our desserts - which when our meal was over the server offered only 1 dessert! The food was underwhelming at best. I would suggest you NEVER eat here. It s not 4.6-at best 1.6. I have never been so disappointed in a restaurant in my entire life!!!!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

We ordered lamb kabab and chicken korma. The food is great, tastes authentic indian.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Nice place, thanks you jenny!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Tried them for the first time and it is one of those Indian restaurants with a unique menu. They definitely WOW you with the taste and very impressive in all the categories (ambience, menu, taste and service). Wishing the best and will definitely come back.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Food was great, we ordered the wow dosa and wow biriyani. Minus one star for cleanliness, especially the washrooms.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Chef Style Tikka Chicken was so tender and flavourful! Great price but mostly, flipping delicious! I had a beer, an app and a meal for $37!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Vegetarian options: Excellent food as always Food

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

What a find! Amazing food, lovely atmosphere on the patio and such kind service from the manager Moosh, server Jenny and chef Boopathi. Highly recommend the vindaloo, butter chicken and pakora! We will be back soon!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Delicious and beautifully presented plates. The Amritsari Fish Pakora is Wow!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Different and well prepared food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Really friendly service and great food! We finally got around to coming in person to get dosa. We ordered the paneer masala dosa, which comes with the big rolled pancake we were used to, and the Chettinad chicken Kal dosa, which was a kind of dosa we werent familiar with that has toppings on a smaller, fluffier pancake. We also got appetizers and lassis. They food did not disappoint, both dosas were fantastic! We sat on their newly opened patio. They really brightened it up from what it was before! The only small drawback is one of us was staring into the parking lot, but I think they said they still have plans to spruce up the outside a bit and make that nicer too.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Amazing food and service. The chefs chicken appetizer was so flavourful. All the items we ordered tasted so good! The chai was a nice end to the meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great food! The food brought back memories of eating in India. Great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

What a great place. Excellent service, excellent menu and excellent experience. Biyriani is to die for. Curry dishes are very tasty. Definitely coming again.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Such a lovely restaurant !! Delicious food and drinks ! Amazing staff - friendly and efficient !! Our first meal in Ottawa on this trip

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Definitely give this a try. I had the veggie version of their Masala curry. Veggies had great texture as did the curry and the spicing flavour was really good with lots of depth in spices. That and 1 Naan bread was a good sized meal for one. Afterwards i picked out my next meal as i will be returning to try more.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Super good

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Awesome place! Service was really nice and chef came out to check in to see how the food was! Really welcoming atmosphere, food was delicious and portions were great!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Tasty food, good service, lovely night out. Will recommend! :).

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Delicious food and friendly service. Will be back! Dietary restrictions: Seems like there are good gluten free options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Absolutely delicious and has a family feel to the restaurant as the chef came to check in on how everything was tasting can t wait to try different items from the menu!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Good food and nice staff!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Amazing servers and amazing food :) Must visit if you re in Ottawa ! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Amazing indian food! Super vegan/vegetarian friendly and soooo many menu items. Our server was so kind! The owner is really nice too. The whole team seems super attentive, best service Ive received in a while. Highly recommend! Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian/vegan dishes Dietary restrictions: I have allergies and they accommodated me very well!

April 23, 2024

Worst taste of Indian food ever in Ottawa , waste of money and service is also worst

April 23, 2024

Never want to visit the restaurant again, bland food, visually not appealing food, atmosphere is very dull no vibes. All the items I ordered were bad and no quality Indian food found ,Owner feels like zombie.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Amazing food- everything bursts with flavour. Highly recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Lovely interior, friendly staff and absolutely delicious food! We loved the Wow biryani and potato-based dosa with diverse and complementary homemade sauces and chutney. The only reason I didnt give five s is because of the lengthy wait for our food. However, the manager came to us and apologized for the delay (due to other orders) and brought us a small appetizer. Luckily, we had just enough time, and the food was truly delightful. We will definitely return and would certainly recommend Wow India to anyone who enjoys Indian and fusion cuisine. Vegetarian options: Delicious dosas, etcetera Dietary restrictions: I noticed GF and vegetarian options on menu

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Waited almost an hour for my lamb biryani, the staff was very apologetic and kind. The place was quite busy with takeout and eat in diners. Other than the wait the lamb biryani and mango cheesecake were amazing, the flavours MMMMM! It was well worth the long drive from Buckingham! Can t wait to go again and order the dosas, they looked so good! Disappointed about the wait but the food was well worth it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

My work colleagues and I have been going there weekly since they opened in 2023. We absolutely love the food, the people, and the place. They are licensed with a good selection of beer (draft and bottle). It is the best Indian food and experience in Ottawa in my opinion.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Their food its wow , like the name of their restaurant, u can feel all the flavours while eating , i recommend everyone to go there