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!

TL;DR/The Short Version: Excellent Yemeni food. Had the…read morechicken Mandi and it was fantastic. The Long Version: I have had Yemeni food several times before, including at Yemen Gate's original location on Bank St (this one in Orleans is their second location). However, my parents have never had Yemeni food and they love trying new cuisines, so I got them some Chicken Mandi to try. As luck would have it, they were having a special on UberEats. The quarter chicken Mandi was $15.95 buy one get one free. So I ordered on the app and went to pick it up since it's not far from my parents' house. Pick up was quick and efficient. Staff were courteous. The restaurant is nice inside with lots of seating. It looks like in the summer they have a patio out front. I was thrilled that one of the quarter chickens was a breast and wing and the other was a thigh and drumstick, so we got a mix of white and dark meat. My parents shared their food with me because sharing is caring, lol. So I had a little taste. It was even better than what I had at the Bank St location. The chicken was a bit on the small side but it was very moist, tender and fell off the bone. The rice was fluffy and flavourful and I loved the raisins, slivered almonds and fried onions in it. My parents also really enjoyed it. My dad loved that the flavour profile was different from anything he's ever had. I'll have to introduce them to the oat soup next time and maybe we can try the lamb Mandi. There's free parking on-site that's shared with neighbouring businesses. (209)

I'm happy that this second location has a nice family friendly eating area.. the floor eating spot…read moreadds authenticity to the place. Our server was great , very friendly but I believe she encouraged us to over order by much much more.. like double the amount our group needed. So be vigilant when you ask about quantities! The food came fast , meat is tender, all was good just too much food to take home.. their fresh bread is not to miss!

i would recommend this place if you're looking forward to eat meat pie, or the other options at…read morethis store are very good and delicious also very good customer service and good prices.Also affordable prices.

Best tasting pies in orleans been coming here for 9+ years now. Staff remembers my name every time…read moreand always great friendly service !!

We came for a birthday party. Food was great! Would be 5 stars if the server was able to come by…read moremore often for drink orders. She seemed to be upset when we went to the bar to get our own but didn't come by often.

I went to El Mazaj from a friends recommendation. The food and service (ask for SueSue) was…read morefantastic! We dined for three hours. It was a truly amazing evening. Make sure you go hungry, and take each course slowly, or they'll be rolling you out of there. We topped the meal off with a little baclava (yum). Best Lebanese food in the city. It served family style with appetizers and then barbecue. With choice of meats. Try it you won't regret it.

As a nail salon owner with a Vietnamese mom and Lebanese dad, I've grown up appreciating diverse…read moreflavors--and Middle Eastern food always has a special place in my heart. I was in Ottawa for a quick trip from Toronto, checking out new beauty supply brands for my salon, and decided to start my morning at Ottawa Kabab. It was exactly what I needed! I got there just as they opened at 11 a.m., and the atmosphere was calm and welcoming, perfect for a solo breakfast before a busy day. I ordered the chickpeas with vegetables and olive oil and the chickpeas with yogurt--and let me tell you, the flavors were just incredible. The olive oil on the chickpeas was rich and aromatic, blending beautifully with the fresh vegetables. The yogurt dish, creamy and tangy with just the right kick of garlic, reminded me of my dad's homemade Lebanese breakfasts. The fresh, warm bread tied everything together--it was like a little piece of home away from home. Ottawa Kabab is the kind of place where you can tell the food is made with love and care. I'm already planning my next visit on my way back to Toronto! If you love authentic Middle Eastern food, this spot is a must-try.

This review is exclusively for their meat pies (Pide) that they sell on UberEats under the name…read more"Manqousheh." It's the exact same store though. They sell Pide under the name Ottawa Kabab too, but bigger and more expensive, the ones I got are smaller. I got the meat one ($4.99 BOGO ) and the cheese and sausage one (also $4.99 BOGO). Both were delicious. The meat Pide was filled with ground meat. It was flavourful and smelled so good. The cheese and sausage Pide had lots of cheese and little cubes of sausage. It was tasty, but I preferred the meat one. Although my husband liked the cheese and sausage better, so I guess it depends on your tastes. At any rate, we both agreed that they were delicious. I ordered on UberEats for pickup. Staff were friendly and efficient. They even wrote "Thank you" with a smiley face on my takeout box, lol. The restaurant itself has some seating inside as well as a patio. The parking situation is the only downfall. There is free parking in front of the restaurant, but there are not too many spaces and it's very tight. Difficult to maneuver around. Street parking is available but not the easiest to find nor convenient. Glad this place popped up on my UberEats deals :)

Enjoyed their meat & cheese and sausage & cheese pies.. fresh, tasty and affordable…read more Easy reco to others

I was very excited when I found out that Aladdin Bakery was opening in Orleans. I remember as a…read morechild visiting Aladdin Bakery on Carling when the sign used to say eat for a $1.00. Now that this location has opened, I only pick up pies here! The service at this location is remarkable, always welcomed with a smile, the service is quick as well even when there's a line up. The establishment is clean, you can seem them kneading the dough in the back, putting the ingredients on the pie, ready to be made in the domed oven. My favourite is the meat with cheese! However, all their selection of meat, cheese, Zatar, & Veggie pies are delicious. They are oozing with flavour especially when eaten fresh! It not $1.00 anymore but considerably priced. Highly recommend!

A wonderful authetic lebanese family business that you should try…read more Fast service Owner makes you feel like you're one of them Food always fresh and tasty

From the owner: Venez Goûter au mets libanais authentiques sortants directement du four à pierreread more

GF options! Need to try for an authentic Middle East restaurant in Orléans!…read more Rice, kabob, salads.

Got the chicken shawarma and garlic potatoes to go. The chicken was pretty dry even with all the…read moresauces. The shawarma was okay, mediocre I think. The potatoes were not great. Not much garlic sauce and them and it almost seemed like they were boiled.