We had come here as we were staying in the area from out-of-town, and wanted to try the food, as we…read morehad read excellent reviews. We were happy that we did decide to give this place a try, as it was everything that we had expected, and more! When we walked-in, we were greeted by a young man, that asked if we wanted take-out or dine-in. We chose dine-in however, the restaurant was quite busy at the time so, we had to be seated at a table near the front entrance. Upon sitting, we noticed the iPad that was on the table for ordering. We were also given paper menus to look at, which was easier. Once we had placed our orders, we waited only about ten minutes for our salads to arrive, along with the hummus and pita bread. The salads were absolutely amazing; the bowls were filled to the brim with cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, and feta cheese. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty, and that dressing, WOW; it was delicious! It tied the salad in so well, it was the best salad we had ever tried at a Greek restaurant. The hummus was also delicious, with heated-up pita bread creating the finishing touches. This hummus was definitely homemade, and marvellous! We even asked for an additional pita, as the one we had wasn't enough for the four of us. This appetizer was definitely a great start! Once our main meals arrived, we were pleasantly surprised at how large the portions were. And the homemade sauce on top of the rice was wonderful; I don't know how they made the sauce, but it was perfect with the rice. The chicken was tender, with the tzatziki sauce not being needed often due to the tenderness. The potatoes were huge, and deliciously spiced. The meal was massive, and we couldn't finish it all; definitely worth what we had paid for! Throughout the entire meal, the server checked on us, bringing us water when we had asked, and making sure we were well taken care of. As we were leaving, the owner/chef asked where we were visiting from, and if we enjoyed the food. This place was hands-down the best Greek restaurant that we've ever been to; down to earth family-owned, amazing food, and great hospitality. Will definitely be back, and would recommend that you all try it as well; you won't be disappointed!

I was looking for a good Mediterranean food restaurant outside downtown to avoid the traffic and…read moreexpensive parking... This restaurant did it. It's located in a small strip and sometimes it takes time to find parking but not bad at all. The food is really good and fresh... You can feel the flavor of the marination and cook in the grill. The plate that I would go back for?.... The pork souvlaki and the excelent garlicky hummus. The service is super friendly and the chef will always ask if everything was as a good as we expected. The atmosphere is simple but practical and confortable. I've been here 3 times and I think I will go back everytime I come back to Ottawa.

Le Casablanca is a hidden gem of the byward market! The food was beyond delicious, the service was…read morekind and helpful and the restaurant offers a fun and cozy ambiance.

Low prices, good service and great food. Can't recommend enough to anyone in the area.read more

We have been several times and enjoyed it very much. Delicious food and excellent decor, evoking…read moreAlgeria. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I'm celiac and have had no problems after eating there.

Idriss is an Algerian restaurant. I went there to get takeout for my mom and I. Neither of us have…read morehad Algerian food before so we got a few items and shared. Overall, we were very pleased with everything. We got the Mhajeb (2 pieces for $5.99), Beef Bourak (2 pieces for ($4.99), Chicken Bourak (2 pieces for $4.59), a Chicken Sandwich ($8.29), a Beef Sandwich ($8.99), a Mkabez ($3.25) and a Nest Pastry ($3.39). Mhajeb is an Algerian flatbread. It reminded me a bit of the paratha from India. The Mhajeb was filled with onions and tomatoes. It was slightly chewy and I loved the texture. It had a warm cinnamon/nutmeg element to it. I would definitely order this again. The Bourak were like spring rolls. They were filled with ground meat and cream cheese. I would describe them as a cross between an Asian spring roll and a Greek Tiropita. They were crispy and I enjoyed them. The sandwiches were on a long baguette that reminded me of the bread that is used in Vietnamese Banh Mi. Now both Vietnam and Algeria were once French colonies, so I am not too surprised that they would have sandwiches with French influence. The chicken sandwich had grilled chicken breast kabab pieces in it, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and sauce. The beef sandwich had ground beef kabab pieces in it instead of chicken breast, bit otherwise the sandwiches were similar. I enjoyed them, but I will try other items next time. The heart shaped dessert (Mkabez) had a marzipan filling and the icing was rosewater flavoured. It was very sweet. The nest shaped pastry was vermicelli with ground pistachios inside. It was also very sweet. The desserts were very pretty, but too sweet for my tastes. Service was very friendly. I had lots of questions and the lady answered them all and was very patient. I liked that they labelled which Bourak was chicken and which was beef; they did the same for the sandwich. I also like that the receipt is itemized so you can see how much each item costs and also the names of the items. The restaurant is where Cat's Fish and Chips Used to be. It's in a converted house. There is parking at the front and at the back on their private lot. I would love to return to try some other items. I will also be ordering some more Mhajeb :)

We came here during a girls' bachelorette weekend that happened to fall on Valentine's Day, and it…read morecould not have been a better choice! The restaurant has such a cozy, welcoming vibe -- perfect for celebrating something special without feeling overly formal. The service was amazing and incredibly speedy, even on such a busy night. The staff made us feel so taken care of from the moment we walked in, and the welcome shot they offered was such a thoughtful, fun touch that really set the tone for the evening. We loved the fixed menu options -- it made ordering easy for a group, and everyone genuinely enjoyed their dishes. The presentation was beautiful across the board. The seafood boil was a standout and an absolute must-order. The grilled halloumi was perfectly charred and seasoned -- hands down one of the best I've had. And the souvlaki options were such a fun experience, served on little fire stands that made the table feel extra festive. If you're looking for a spot that delivers on atmosphere, flavor, and great service -- especially for a celebration -- I'd highly recommend this place!

Dinner here was a treat.. let me begin on how cute and cozy this restaurant is, nothing fancy but…read morelooks nice and welcoming. Our server was very poolside and helpful. To begin with, she agreed very happily to move our table to another spot. Then she helped us navigate through the menu! We started with virgin mojitos, they were ok , a little bitter. For appetizers we had the Fatoush and the kataifi shrimp both were very flavourful . I absolutely loved the lemon dip that came with the shrimp! We got their grill for mains, we mixed things up with chicken, meat and kafta.. kafta was our least favourite a little chewy but the 2 others very juicy and tender, presentation was fun! For dessert we tried their crème brûlée which was a nice ending ! It was our first visit and now looking forward for the next one!

The food is very delicious ,yummy and fersh the service…read moreis so good. I really recommended

From the owner: Venez vivre un moment de bonheur et de convivialité chez Shamia Shawarma…read more Chaque plat est préparé avec passion et amour pour vous offrir le meilleur de la cuisine méditerranéenne. Laissez-vous séduire par nos saveurs authentiques et profitez de l’ambiance chaleureuse de notre restaurant. N’attendez plus, venez nous rendre visite dès aujourd’hui et découvrez par vous-même ce qui fait notre renommée!

Found this spot in a food court in Canada's capital city. I had already eaten lunch, but I was…read morecraving dessert. Decided to browse and spotted something that caught my eye. Butter tarts!! I purchased two of them for $1.35 each. No regrets! These Butter tarts with pecans were yummy!!! Not sweet at all. I really liked it. No idea if they make them here or not. 4.5 stars for those tarts! As for the rest of their food....I have no clue.

I ordered frozen yogurt and you can mix up to 3 flavors; I chose strawberry and mango.This is…read morenatural yogurt, so the only ingredient was fruit. That is amazing: one ingredient yogurt. Once you try this, you will never view froyo the same again. Frozen fruit is added to a machine that blends the fruit together and it is then swirled out into the regular froyo form. This is way better than regular froyo. It is also a lot healthier. I recomend trying this is you're near by.

The Short Version: Casual restaurant (mostly takeout)…read moreselling BBQ, shawarma and Greek food. Tasty gyro and they were not stingy with the meat. The Long Version: I was browsing UberEats to pick up some dinner for my husband and I after work. Oh My Grill is close to my current work location and comes highly recommend by a colleague of mine, so I was thrilled when I saw they had a BOGO (buy one get one free) offer. It was $13.99 for a chicken or beef gyro, BOGO. I got the chicken one. And when I told my colleague about it, she decided to get the same thing, lol. The gyro usually comes with Tzatziki, tomatoes, lettuce and onions. I requested light on the Tzatziki and no onions and my order came as requested. The Greek pita bread was thick and fluffy. They were generous with the amount of chicken, which was flavourful and mostly lean, which I liked. No big grisltly pieces. Lettuce and tomatoes were fresh. The amount of Tzatziki was good. It was creamy and very garlicky, lol. Both my husband and I enjoyed our gyro wraps. Service was pleasant and friendly. There are some seats to dine in, but it's mostly a takeout spot. They opened this location in the Byward Market in 2019 and have since opened a second location in Gatineau. Street parking only. Review #40 (2026)

Oh My Grill is a steady performer. The platters are well seasoned with good portion sizes. I could…read moreeat more meat but there's enough for the average human. Love the potatoes!