We were wandering through the Ottawa Farmer's Market when I noticed The Falafel Guys' stand. It was…read moreone of the few kiosks that had a noticeable lineup and I figured if people are lining up it must be good. I wasn't hungry enough to grab a Falafel Wrap, so I decided to instead go with the Bag of Falafels ("Bag of 7 freshly cooked falafels"). It was handed to me the second I finished paying and I was off. As I suspected, it's worth the wait. This is some of the best falafel I've had in quite some time. They're light and fluffy but with a good exterior crunch. The subtle flavor is terrific, too. And the included tahini sauce elevates the whole experience. I do kinda wish I'd gotten the wrap, because I'm sure it was excellent.

We found their booth at the Ottawa Farmers Market, at Aberdeen Pavilion. What a find!…read more First of all, it's fun to sit and watch the flat bread being made. A little ball of dough is punched out in air and spun about 18 feet into the air, put on a pillow and transferred to the rounded grill....I'm sure there's a name for it but no clue. Someone message me if you know what the grill is called. We got the Syrian Pizza with Syrian sauce, cheese and tomatoes. It's served as a wrap. So flavourful! Also had their fresh falafal, also good...but the Pizza is better.

Got falafel as take out and was blown away. They are freshly made after you order so no stale…read morefalafel (looking at you Adonis). They are the doughnut shaped ones and were just the best I have ever had. The place is small and more of a take out joint but the falafels blew me away. I am coming back to try the grilled meat (also prepped but only cooked on order).

DELICIOUS! fresh fresh and did I mention fresh? The quality of ingredients that they use is top…read morenotch. I ordered the beef kabob and the fatteh bowl (exactly how my grandma used to make it!). I took away one star because the kabob was quite small. The platter was packed with flavor including the rice which is hard to get at other restaurants. The salad had a delicious tang! The fries were nice and hot. The restaurant is very tiny so please do not go with a large group of people. There are 4 two seater tables on the sidewalk. I will come back the next time and try the falafel.

The best falafel you will ever have! Crispy and fluffy on the inside made fresh, organic and vegan!…read moreThis Sunday November 26th, all sales will be going to support Palestine! Expect kind and humble service with a nice place to sit and enjoy your meal. Every falafel sandwich flavour is a must try!! I always have a hard time deciding which one to pick. Definitely try the black bean and original (then come back and try the rest lol). You can buy falafel by pieces, but trust me you're going to eat them just like that as they are! Their salads are excellent too, as well as all their hummus types. Everything is vegan Love this place :)

Best tasting and healthiest food around. Everything I've tried which is just about EVERYTHING on…read morethe menu is amazing. I crave this food when nutrition is needed. The soup, wraps, bowls, wedges are all OMG deliciousness and you can feel the nutrients running through your body. Gonna order right now after writing this making me think of it again.

We found this place while wandering the area in Ottawa, and had a great dinner! I had the…read morecombination dinner which included stuffed grape leaves, kibbeh, spinach pies, hummus and salad. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The kibbeh was seasoned beautifully as were the spinach pies. Even the salad was really good. The pita was fresh and perfect as well. I had the rose water iced tea to drink which was quite good and the rose water was not overpowering. One person was serving and cooking. I am assuming this was Omar the owner. I have no idea how he was managing all of that! He also did the art around the restaurant which was beautiful. Definitely a great option in this part of Ottawa!

Food and service are wonderful in a beautiful restaurant! You won't be disappointed if you love…read moreLebanese Cuisine. If you're visiting Ottawa, this is a must dine! Thank you Mr. Omar!

Came to Shawarma Palace after shawarma came highly recommended by a friend and generally this meal…read moredid not disappoint! The portion sizes are RIDICULOUS. For us modest appetites, this is easily 3 meals - easily! We ordered 2 plates and a sandwich for 4 people and still had enough leftovers for a small breakfast the morning after. My personal favorite was the mixed shawarma plate. I love how it comes with pita made specifically for Shawarma Palace, rice, potatoes, salad, pickled veg, and the meat. We also got the mixed kabob plate which featured tender beef but the chicken kabob was just a hair bit dry. The falafel sandwich was actually very dry and I would not recommend this. We also picked up some baklava for dessert after and I liked how it was just sweet enough! You can taste the pistachios and I thought the kiss of rose water was just enough to make the bite memorable!

Happened upon this restaurant one evening. I saw a shawarma place on the north side of the street,…read moreso I prepared to turn off and go back, but here was another shawarma place. Quickly looked at Yelp and saw a fantastic number of reviews. So this place looked to be the real thing. I stepped up to the counter and ordered the beef shawarma platter to eat in. The guys just kept piling more and more on the platter. It was absolutely ridiculously huge by the time they were done. It was stacked with beef on top. As I paid, I asked for a take-out container. There was no hesitation. So obviously, this is the way they do it. I sat in the super clean dining area and started in on this massive dish. Then I saw a young family carry their plates to a table adjacent to me. And they all had these massive plates too. So after stuffing myself and hardly putting a dent in this pile of food I had to load up the take out clamshell. It would hardly close and weighed 2-3lbs (after filling myself). So if you want to buy one dish and eat a tasty healthy meal for a week. This is your place. It seemed very clean in the restaurant (signs say leave your dishes on the table - so they are obviously bussing the tables regularly). The washroom was also exceptionally clean. The staff that built my meat mountain were super friendly. I would certainly recommend this place!

I had heard of Falafel on Wheels (which is a food truck) but never got around to trying it because…read morethey are usually on Montreal Rd near Blair, which is not an area I'm usually in. So I was thrilled when I heard that they would be providing the food for one of our work functions. They came on site, so the food was freshly made to order. I had the falafel sandwich and a fattouch salad. The falafels in the sandwich were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. So delicious. It also had tomatoes, radishes, pickles, parsley and tahini, all wrapped in a pita. Easily one of the best falafel I've had in Ottawa. My only complaint is that it was a bit on the small side. Ok for small appetites, but likely too small for average to large appetites, and I definitely fall into the latter category, haha. The fattouch salad had romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, and radishes, all tossed in an oil and vinegar dressing with sumac. I think they usually have pita chips, but mine didn't have any :( It was a little overdressed for my liking, but I like very little dressing on my salad. Service was relatively quick and was friendly. Not sure when I'll be in their usual neighbourhood next, but when I am, I'll need to grab another falafel sandwich ;)

So I was craving a falafel sandwich, and the last couple of times I have had falafel at my local…read moreshawarma joints, it was so gross, that it was not consumable. You know the falafel that has been sitting around for weeks that taste like sweaty armpits? I don't know why Ottawa shawarma joints treat their falafel with such disrespect, but they need to start giving falafel a little bit more love! I decided to give Falafel On Wheels another chance, since they make fresh falafel, on the spot. I am seriously so happy that I did, because their falafel sandwiches are actually pretty bomb! The last time I tried their sandwich (on opening day) while it was good, there was something missing. This time around, the falafels were seasoned perfectly, and crispy on the outside. The pita was super fresh, and warm, and the ingredients of parsley, radishes and pickles were crisp and fresh. There was lots of tahini dressing in the wrap which was awesome! It literally hit the spot! For just under 5 bucks for a freshly made falafel wrap, it is seriously, as good as it gets.

The food is spectacular. There is no written menu, so you have to have a conversation with the…read moreperson at the counter. The music in the restaurant was loud, too loud to talk to other friends in the line. The line is the most disappointing thing. There were 7 people ahead of me in line and 25 people behind me. There must be a more efficient way to deal with the lunch rush. I think it would be better to eliminate the seating and set up two parallel serving lines.

(FL) Best shawarma I've ever had. Very tasty sandwiches, the salad combo is large and excellent…read more Clean and excellent service from the guys behind the counter. Location itself is simple and almost hidden. Been there eight years a block away from my office and I didn't know about it until recently. It can get busy with a line out the door.

I love this place. When I feel like eating merguez or a greek salad or need to buy spices or…read morecouscous at a reasonable price, and even for certain fresh vegetable, this is my go-to place. Wandering through the store and seeing products from all over the Mediterranean is like taking a little culinary cruise. The staff is also always friendly.

Zaatar and cheese pie with lemon and spice PLEASE…read more Prices have gone up over the last year but quality remains. Always greeted by the nice aunties in the hot food section. Shukran ya habibi

The stories are true. For $23 the mixed plate can feed three very hungry individuals. Garlic sauce…read moreis delicious. Beef was a bit dry but chicken was okay. Potatos were great. I liked the falafel and sesame sauce that we got on the side. I'm not the biggest shawarma fan in general but my partner liked this spot a lot. Service was friendly with a sip of soup given to everybody who walks in. There is some seating and tables inside.

Nearby and family had great things to say about this place and decided to give it a try. One thing…read moreis for sure O has the best Falafels specially the family owned business and this is as well proved it for us. From falafels already in the tray but as we were buying three wraps and a veggie platter the owner decided to make a fresh batch for us. The wraps couple made with a generous portion of garlic sauce and one without to make it vegan. The platter also made vegan. Both were just to the point. The freshness of the falafels, the generous toppings and the way the single pita is peeled into two and made on a single layer and wrapped again with both made the wrap so much better. The service was amazing. The interior small and brightly coloured. - very clean though. Definitely coming for some more.

Excellent dinner , we showed up a la a big group and although completely overwhelmed the service…read morethey delivered brilliantly on the quality of food . Quickly diving into the pros and cons Pros : 1. The kabsah - omg rich , indulgent and fall frown the bone kind of meat . The real Saudi way . The real mvp and a must try lamb and chicken in that priority 2. The mandi - the drier cousin flavorful and fingerpicking good 3. The decor and ambiance : chic and classy and spacious 4. The cleanliness and presentation : spot on Can be improved 1. The service : I believe it's a family run business and I did not see hired staff as such or maybe they were and not giving out a vibe of being present except for the main guy who was clearly overwhelmed 2. Minor hiccup with card reader not working but can be ignored as a unfortunate incident 3. Samosa had an extra dose of salt but kasbah washes away all sins Recoommendation Kabsah and mandi , lamb and chicken in that order

Very expensive menu. Too much flavouring in rice…read moreService was a bit slow. Busy ambiance.