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Middle Eastern•Nepean•value
Phynicia Restaurant
Phynicia isn't chasing trends or rebranding itself as Middle Eastern-inspired anything.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.6
Based on 1548 reviews
Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Ottawa: 9 Picks for 2026
The best Middle Eastern restaurants in Ottawa, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
9 restaurantsAvg rating 9.2$ – valueUpdated July 2026
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Top Middle Eastern picks in Ottawa
Fast answers for diners comparing middle eastern restaurants in Ottawa. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
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Middle Eastern•Downtown•value
Shawarma AL MOUNA
Shawarma Al Mouna is a downtown Ottawa counter where the logic is refreshingly simple: one operator, one focused menu of Middle Eastern staples, and a room that seats maybe a dozen people before it gets loud.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.6
Based on 1310 reviews
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Middle Eastern•Centretown•value
Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown)
Mr.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.4
Based on 1851 reviews
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Middle Eastern•Ottawa•value
El Mazaj
El Mazaj is doing something Ottawa's Middle Eastern dining scene genuinely needs: no-frills, wallet-friendly cooking that respects the source material.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.4
Based on 1114 reviews
5
Google
Middle Eastern•Kanata•value
Tirweka
What Tirweka is doing in a Kanata strip mall deserves more attention than the exterior would ever suggest.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.2
Based on 777 reviews
6
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Middle Eastern•Nepean•$$$
Les Grillades
Les Grillades has built a reputation in Nepean as the kind of Middle Eastern grill house that makes a group dinner feel like an occasion without asking anyone to work too hard for it.
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9.0
Based on 2189 reviews
7
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Middle Eastern•Centretown•value
SemSem
SemSem is doing something Centretown badly needed: serving Middle Eastern food that reads like a family's actual cooking rather than a diplomatically softened version of it.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.0
Based on 1284 reviews
8
Google
Middle Eastern•Centretown•value
Jericho
Jericho carries a biography that shapes everything about how it operates.
Lebanese comfortlunchtakeout
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9.0
Based on 689 reviews
9
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Middle Eastern•ByWard Market•$
Shawarma Palace
What Shawarma Palace Rideau is doing in ByWard Market is straightforward and increasingly rare: running a Lebanese counter operation that treats shawarma as craft rather than assembly.
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8.6
Based on 5002 reviews
Common questions about Middle Eastern in Ottawa
What are the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Ottawa?
The top Middle Eastern restaurants in Ottawa include Phynicia Restaurant, Shawarma AL MOUNA, Mr. Fez Shawarma (Downtown). TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurant in Ottawa?
Phynicia Restaurant is among the highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Ottawa, with a 9.6 Google rating across 1,548 reviews.
How much does Middle Eastern food cost in Ottawa?
Middle Eastern restaurants in Ottawa range from $ to value. Most mid-range options fall in the value range.
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